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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 20m

I am soooo looking forward to sharing the new music from Hardscrabble Hope in concert!
Nov 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Festival Place Theatre
100 Festival Way
Sherwood Park, AB
Box office 780-449-3378
Tix www.showpass.com/maria-dunn-2/
#folkmusic #rootsmusic #yegmusic
I hope you'll join us!

Maria Dunn - Festival Place - Sherwood Park - Nov 6, 2025

2022 JUNO Award winner and acclaimed folk/roots songwriter Maria Dunn invites you to an evening of music that uplifts and inspires. Through finely crafted songs rooted in family, community, and the…

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

The website for the education funding petition is live!

It’s abfundspublicschools.ca!

And we’ve got a special interview with the petition proponent dropping Friday!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Alberta Funds Public Schools

A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.

abfundspublicschools.ca

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CalgaryK @calgaryk.bsky.social · 20h

Hahahaha with a straight face. Man this clown car govt

Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 20h

"Governemnt doesn't stop because you've got important things to do."

Premier Danielle Smith asked about the decision to announce the new provincial license plate via presser as the province deals with ER closures, teachers strike, etc

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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 1d

Of those polled by ARI, 84% said there are "too many kids" in Alberta classes.

56% disagreed that teachers are paid enough.

48% said the Danielle Smith govt is doing a "very poor job" (14% said "poor job") managing public education.

Poll results here: angusreid.org/alberta-teac... #AbLeg #AbEd

New poll suggests bulk of public back Alberta teachers in contract dispute | CBC News

A new Angus Reid Institute poll suggests locked-out teachers have more public support than the Alberta government as a contract dispute cancels classes for a second week.

www.cbc.ca

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Adam McKay @ghostpanther.bsky.social · 2d

Hard to even comprehend this.
Coral reefs are lost.
We knew it was coming but still…
Coral reefs are lost.

Dr Emma L Briant 🐸🎃 @emmalbriant.bsky.social · 3d

Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns

www.theguardian.com

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s have a frank conversation about Health in our community.

This is NOT about right or left wing politics… it’s about the right care at the right time.

Medicine Hat deserves a HC system that works for them.

Spread the word and let’s have an honest discussion!

Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 2d

We'll be in Medicine Hat on Nov. 4 to join your hometown Dr, @pfparks.bsky.social, for a townhall on what Albertans are dealing with in our health care.

Join us for a real talk about solutions we urgently need to better our lives & our health!

➕Info & RSVP: friendsofmedicare.org/healthcareme...

An urgent conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat

Join @friendsofmedicare and Dr. Paul Parks for an urgent conversation on Public Health Care in Medicine Hat November 4!

friendsofmedicare.org

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 2d

We'll be in Medicine Hat on Nov. 4 to join your hometown Dr, @pfparks.bsky.social, for a townhall on what Albertans are dealing with in our health care.

Join us for a real talk about solutions we urgently need to better our lives & our health!

➕Info & RSVP: friendsofmedicare.org/healthcareme...

An urgent conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat

Join @friendsofmedicare and Dr. Paul Parks for an urgent conversation on Public Health Care in Medicine Hat November 4!

friendsofmedicare.org

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Matt B @mattbernico.bsky.social · 2d

Do you need a new book to read specifically on May 12, 2026?

Yes? Oh cool, then you should pre-order the book @deandettloff.bsky.social and I wrote.

Here’s the link: tinyurl.com/MagnificastP...

Enough is enough: degrowth, capitalism, and liberation theology by matt bernico and dean Dettloff

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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 1d

#PortfolioDay

JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · Oct 15

I'm an Alberta based artist who has a thing for storms & space.

I do commissions & have originals & 50 different canvas & paper prints available earthskyart.ca/shop

#art #painting

Painting of a badlands valley with winding river at the bottom & swirling blue clouds on an orange background sky

Painting of a mother ship storm cloud lit from below with swirling clouds above over a butte.

Painting of a nebula that looks like a hand with orange yellow clouds and lots of stars on a blue black field

Painting of a spiral galaxy with swirls of blue white and red orange arms with clusters of stars and a area of stars in the center

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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 3d

“They shouldn’t need to seek out those other opportunities for their children. A well-funded public system should be meeting the needs of those kids in the first place,” said Taylor.

medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n...

Private school funding petition needs 177K signatures in 120 days - Medicine Hat News

[email protected] A Calgary high school teacher launched a citizen initiative this week that would ask if the province should end its policy of allocating public funds to accredited independe...

medicinehatnews.com

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Giselle General (she/her) @gisellegeneral.bsky.social · 2d

I’m running for Ward sipiwiyiniwak to bring:

💰 Smart Spending
🏘️ Thoughtful Growth
🚍 Reliable Services
👥 Safe & Inclusive Neighbourhoods

Don't forget to vote on October 20 in this city election!

www.gisellegeneral.ca

#yegCC #yegVote #EdmontonElections2025 #GiselleforYeg

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dash @phunphunphun.bsky.social · 2d

⭐️❤️

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Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 8d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 4d

Good news #yegbike, 108 ave at 113 st now reversed. New stop signs EW, free flow NS. But remain vigilant, many drivers have years of experience thd other way.

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 4d

RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #2

- Pt in their 40s, witnessed cardiac arrest
- EMS responds and begins resuscitation
- Only mins from nearest Hospital, but the ED is CLOSED
- Adjacent Hospital ED Closed too
- EMS crew NOT aware of ED closures
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JP @perrinjan.bsky.social · 4d

I’m loving this series 🌟

Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 4d

Let’s make conversations about bike lanes a little easier this Thanksgiving 🦃 #mythbusting #vote #yegcc
This municipal election vote for candidates that invest in a strong multi-modal city!

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Laura Weiss @lauralew105.bsky.social · 5d

I feel like this didn't get enough attention.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/h...

Kennedy Fires N.I.H. Scientist Who Filed Whistle-Blower Complaint

www.nytimes.com

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 5d

#sadsongs my own song The Fool from my 1998 debut album From Where I Stand #lostlove

(goodness, I sound young!); beautiful harmonies from Dawn Cross, violin, Shannon Johnson, guitar, Gary Koliger

The Fool

Provided to YouTube by Distant Whisper Music The Fool · Maria Dunn From Where I Stand ℗ Distant Whisper Music Released on: 1998-09-01 Composer: Rr. Lyricist: Rr. Auto-generated by YouTube.

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 5d

My cartoon for the books page in this week’s @theguardian.com

Title: Where writers really get their ideas.

A writer, holding a note in his outstretched hand approaches a cart in the park. The front of the cart reads 'Fresh ideas' and a colourful umbrella shades the server who is reaching deep into the body of the cart (much as an ice-cream vendor might) and saying:
"I'm all out of mind-blowing concepts and heart-rending narratives, but I've got an acerbic observation, an unexpected outcome and a couple of amusing notions."

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dash @phunphunphun.bsky.social · 4d

My guess you are fun to live with 😎🎈
Wonderful you have laughs together. ❤️❤️
Happy Thanksgiving

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 5d

Morning rainbow!

a rainbow over a suburban neighbourhood, with trees turning yellow in the background. in the foreground, an apple tree with a couple of apples still on it.

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dash @phunphunphun.bsky.social · 5d

Seems like we all need to be very aware of AI and how it is being weaponized to deliver misinformation.
Wouldn't want people trusting their own senses.
Stoking volatility with AI crap?
The medium is the message.

bsky.app/profile/vspo...

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YEGwindshield (Phil) @yegwindshield.bsky.social · 5d

I am thankful for YOU and your support.

I hope everyone has a terrific Thanksgiving weekend

At this time of harvest and prep for winter I hope you can look back on the year so far and be thankful for many things in your life. Time to reflect.

Art by Edmonton Artist
@hi.quinlyn.bsky.social

A Thanksgiving poster for Crackmasters Auto Glass

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alexis simpson @amutepiggy.bsky.social · 5d

hell yeah

Cover of the classic children's book Frog And Toad Are Friends.

Drawing of Toad, a brown toad, sitting on a bench, dressed in a green jacket and slacks. He is reading a book to his friend Frog, a green frog dressed in a brown jacket and slacks. They are surrounded by green plants and mushrooms. There is a silver Caldecott Medal in the corner.

Text has been altered from original. It reads
Fiftieth Anniversary
Frog and Toad Are Antifa
by Arnold Lobel

Commemorative Edition

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Maria Dunn Music @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 5d

thank you Erika and the team at CKUA for this piece on my upcoming album release Hardscrabble Hope:
ckua.com/read/five-qu...

Five Questions with Maria Dunn - Read - CKUA

Maria Dunn has been a beloved figure in Alberta folk for decades. We check in with her as the date for releasing her new album approaches.

ckua.com

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