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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · 3d

I’m thinking she’s getting another “piss off, Vassy” text soon.

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Holly Hoye 🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 4d

Vassy Kapelos nails all the issues (and brings receipts) for the Education Minister. His responses were all canned talking points about Alberta teachers being the highest paid in western Canada.

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Adam MacVicar @adammacvicar.bsky.social · 10d

NEW: Elections Calgary has denied a recount request in Ward 9.

Unofficial results show there is a margin of 267 votes between winner Harrison Clark and runner up Gar Gar.

Gar requested the preliminary recount today.

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LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary.bsky.social · 10d

Two preliminary recounts were requested by council candidates. Only one was approved. Mayor recount request is still to come. #yyc #calgary #yycvote

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Two preliminary Calgary election recounts submitted, only one approved - LiveWire Calgary

At least three recounts are being requested after Calgary’s municipal election, with candidates concerned about election worker fatigue and observed errors at polling stations and the counting…

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LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary.bsky.social · 11d

Long lines at the polls a result of additional complexity and paperwork requirements for electors and election workers, despite more staff and 73 more polling stations for 2025 versus 2021.

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Long lines at the polls a result of provincial changes for local elections, not labour shortages - LiveWire Calgary

If there was one universal for the 2025 Calgary general municipal election, it’s that long lines and a frustrating paperwork process led to discontent among voters. Social media posts over the past…

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Aryn Toombs @aryn.bsky.social · 19d

The $87 billion climate cost has always been, very clearly so, a long-term cost to the economy and not a direct City of Calgary cost to taxpayers—in fact many stories, and admin have pointed this out.

But some candidates keep using this number to campaign on.

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Is there an $87 billion Calgary climate strategy funded by city taxpayers? Y/N... Candidates respond - LiveWire Calgary

Since the climate emergency declaration on the heels of Calgary’s 2021 municipal election, an $87 billion cost claim has been the rallying cry of opposition to the city’s climate strategy. Only, as re...

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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · 29d

So is the Alberta government gonna spank my bare butt or what?

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Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · Oct 2

Jen Gerson: Maybe this angry panel will fix it!
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Jen Gerson: Maybe this angry panel will fix it!

Alberta tries for Round 3 of the Fair Deal panel.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · Oct 1

Fire breaks out in south Calgary at vacant Ogden Legion building

The fire was reported around 3 a.m., and CPS described the building as "fully engulfed" at the time of the fire.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · Sep 30

At tonight’s “consultation”…

When a high school kid tried to raise concerns about the teachers strike, Bruce McAllister cut the kids mic and then suggested his parents should have beaten him more.

Listen to the clip yourself…

It’s…

Telling.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · Sep 30

$6,000,000 apparently

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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · Sep 30

Do any journalists want to FOIP how much the provincial government’s current media campaign is costing? I keep seeing/hearing the ads about how many teachers they are adding.

Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · Sep 30

A teachers' strike is much closer to reality in Alberta, as ATA membership rejected the province's latest proposal with 89.5% against with a week to go until strike day.

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Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · Sep 29

SCOOP: Two senior Alberta Health Services procurement officials were also briefly directors in a numbered company linked to MHCare, a supplier that has been awarded $$$ in business, The Globe and Mail has found

By @tomcardoso.bsky.social, @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social and friend

Alberta health officials were also directors at a company linked to a supplier

Corporate filings reveal further links between Alberta Health Services procurement staff and private firms

www.theglobeandmail.com

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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · Sep 23

The comments of the U.S. Ambassador to Canada reveal a shocking ignorance and disdain

Pete Hoekstra has struck a tone-deaf note with Canadians over their reaction to Donald Trump

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The Sprawl @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social · Sep 16

NEW STORY: The push to 'conservatize' Calgary's public school board. Six CBE trustee candidates have campaign materials that look identical—so we took a closer look. #yyccc #ableg

The push to ‘conservatize’ Calgary’s public school board | The Sprawl

Not a slate, candidates say.

www.sprawlcalgary.com

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Martin Z. Olszynski @molszyns.bsky.social · Sep 12

No one could have predicted this.

#ableg

News article: “Province eliminates 'cash cow' photo radar on ring roads, including Stoney Trail”

News article: “Stoney Trail has become a raceway, with 'extremely aggressive' drivers clocked at up to 195 km/h”

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Sep 9

A new report details how right-wing forces are weaponizing the concept of “parental rights” to push culture-war narratives aimed at undermining public education in Alberta. @readtheorchard.org writes. #abpoli

The Right-Wing Plan to Take Over Alberta Education | The Tyee

A new report zeroes in on the forces aiming to win control of school boards in next month’s elections.

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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · Sep 9

Learned via my kid’s school’s parent council that the school can’t afford paper or markers currently so they’re asking kids to bring their own. And our provincial government is spending an inordinate amount of time to ban a few graphic novels.
How is this real life? #ableg #yyc

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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · Sep 9

Harrison Clark is my choice for Ward 9 Councillor in this fall’s #yyccc election. He’s positive, compassionate, a connector and a great listener. He doesn’t slag other candidates.
I know what he stands for: it’s a fair share of investment in Ward 9 #yyc #Calgary

www.harrisonclarkward9.ca

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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · Sep 5

Nutlick

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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · Sep 5

Accurate.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · Sep 4

Confusion around Alberta’s school library book ban driving sales at book stores, including uptick for targeted books and Margaret Atwood

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Confusion around Alberta’s school library book ban driving sales at book stores

Kelly Dyer with Audreys Books says the store has seen a jump in sales since July, when the province announced a ban on books with explicit sexual content

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Zev Klymochko @klymochko.bsky.social · Sep 5

Any #yyccc council who goes on and on about what policies they will implement or repeal is either lying or doesn’t realize that they only have one vote.

Building consensus for strong policies and ideas is the only way to get things done at Calgary city council.

a monkey is sitting on a rock in the woods with its legs crossed .

ALT: a monkey is sitting on a rock in the woods with its legs crossed .

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · Aug 22

Alberta premiers’ comments & policies on COVID vaccines:

Kenney in 2021: “For the love of God, please get vaccinated.” Offers $100 cash incentive to those who do.

Smith in 2024: It “doesn't work particularly well.” If you want it, you’ll have to pay $100.

Screenshot of a 2021 news article in which Jason Kinney announces $100 cash incentive to get the Covid vaccine

Screenshot of a 2025 news article in which the price of the Covid vaccine for Albertans is revealed to be $100 per dose

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Aug 21

After Palisades fire, Eames House reopens with a surprise: new access to a private space

It took months to clear the smoke damage from the fragile Eames House, but once that was done, the family decided to open their grandparents' creative studio to the public for the first time, and launched a much more expansive foundation.

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