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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 18h

Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore.

The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.

The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...

This is getting ridiculous.

Don Braid @donbraid.bsky.social · 18h

UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP

Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report

A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.

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Don Braid @donbraid.bsky.social · 18h

UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP

Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report

A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.

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Dr. Bob Turner @canbob.bsky.social · 2d

Excellent campaign. Proud to have supported you

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · Sep 30

The Scream
Kent Monkman ~ Cree
2017

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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · Sep 26

Let the health care professionals make health care decisions.

Stop channeling RFK Jr

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Janet 🇨🇦 @jansplanet.bsky.social · Sep 26

Stay in your lane, Amery & keep your nose clean. MAID is vital care, & this government fails Albertans—both in life & in compassionate end-of-life support. BTW, where are the public consultation results?
#MAID #AbPoli #CorruptContracts #Injustice #UnethicalAlberta #MHCare

Heme Doc @labsandmabs.bsky.social · Sep 26

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Alberta justice minister told to legislate new safeguards, oversight of MAID | CBC News

Alberta's justice minister has been directed to introduce new legislation on Medical Assistance in Dying, or MAID, that would give the government greater control and oversight of the program.

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Jeff Samsonow (non-Halloween name) @jeffsamsonow.bsky.social · Sep 25

"If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger." edmontonjournal.remembering....

Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering

View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 8 tribute posts from the community.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Sep 19

For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.

Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.

Read my full statement below:

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · Sep 10

The fact that the province wants its share of the funds to opt out of the dental plan should absolutely be viewed through the lens of how they’re treating AISH recipients.

No improvements, but subsidizing the govts bottom line.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Alberta intends to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026. What that means for you is still unclear | CBC News

Alberta’s dentists are pressing the province to put dates on the table to pull out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. In June 2024, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent a letter to then-prime minister J...

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Dr. Bob Turner @canbob.bsky.social · Sep 6

Is there the equivalent of a Plagiarism detector for AI written submissions?

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Dr. Kristopher Wells @drkristopherwells.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sexual health education should not only be comprehensive but mandatory in every school in Canada.

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Jim Wachowich @jimwacho.bsky.social · Sep 4

Newton said it was a Law- ...For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...

Maryanne W @uptownone.bsky.social · Sep 3

Alberta wouldn’t have vicious compliance without idiotic directives.

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W. Andy Knight @knight54.bsky.social · Sep 1

This is why I believe that Naheed Nenshi will make a much better Premier for this province that Danielle Smith. He is measured, thoughtful, calm; and, he makes a lot of sense.

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165K views · 7.3K reactions | The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. Public servants aren’t above criticism, and Danielle Smith’s behaviour was insensitive and unbelievably entitled. Albert...

The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. Public servants aren’t above criticism, and Danielle Smith’s behaviour was insensitive and unbelievably entitled. Albertans deserve better..

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · Aug 27

MONTREAL – Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.

As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts

MONTREAL – Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.

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Rakhi Pancholi @pancholirakhi.bsky.social · Aug 23

The Alberta Legislature belongs to the people of Alberta. It is supposed to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all.

The UCP is the only government in the country to welcome a performer who preaches hate towards its people onto public land and waste public resources while doing it.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · Aug 21

The lies people tell themselves...
(And yes, I'm an Albertan and the so-called "culture of individualism" is full of shit)

Carson Jerema: I want Canada to become a part of Alberta
The rest of the country would benefit from our culture of individualism

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Dr. Kristopher Wells @drkristopherwells.bsky.social · Aug 21

Good to see this leadership.

Saskatoon City Council and the Alberta Legislature should take note and do the same.

Hate should not be given a public platform.

vancouversun.com/news/west-ke...

West Kelowna denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds

The City of Abbotsford last month denied a permit for a show at Mill Lake Park, which would have taken place this Sunday.

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Euan Thomson @drugdatadecoded.ca · Aug 20

Drug Data Decoded has covered My Recovery Plan extensively.

Thread detailing those stories: 3/🧵
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Euan Thomson @drugdatadecoded.ca · Aug 18

Newest to oldest:

1. The privately owned, sole-sourced app that collects personal health information of people entering recovery programs was launched as ‘voluntary’ to comply with Alberta privacy laws. But eight months later, it isn’t voluntary anymore. 2/
drugdatadecoded.ca/coercion-at-...

"Coercion at its finest": Ministry mandating My Recovery Plan participation for recovery service access

The privately owned, sole-sourced app that collects personal health information of people entering recovery programs was launched as ‘voluntary’ to comply with Alberta privacy laws. But eight months ...

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Lisa Johnson @reportrix.bsky.social · Aug 20

Here’s the second flip floperrrino from the Alberta government today. Looking for a proactive press release about the restoration of proactive expense receipt disclosure policy today? Good luck. edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/08/19/a...

Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is again shifting its expense disclosure policy after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility. In early August, the...

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Dr. Bob Turner @canbob.bsky.social · Aug 20

Bats are flying in SW #Edmonton
We're on Lessard Dr. just above the North Saskatchewan bluffs
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 17

“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”

(Among MANY other public benefits.)

Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane.

#CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness

Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane

Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 14

Finland is successfully fighting homelessness — despite new political developments. “We currently have a government that wants to cut social benefits & build less affordable housing in the future…But we are not despairing, we are working with the tools we have.”
thebetter.news/interview-ju...

Finland is successfully fighting homelessness – despite new political developments

No more homelessness by 2027 – Finland makes it possible: In this interview Juha Kahila talks about new developments in "Housing First".

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David J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · Aug 12

Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins. albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/dani...

Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins - Alberta Politics

Alberta’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began yesterday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the...

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · Aug 11

Alberta has opened up a six week window for people to pre order their COVID-19 & Influenza vaccines.

Six.

Weeks.

Hospitals are going to get absolutely destroyed this fall and winter.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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