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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 17h

Hey AB... re Rural ED closures: the govt will try to pretend it is all "AHS's fault"... but Covenant Health has the same issues. But for some reason that Premier has a hate on ONLY for AHS...

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Dr. Bast 🇨🇦 @bastsbest.bsky.social · 20h

Americans, this is who we are now...

Jake @my2bits4u.bsky.social · 21h

Just spoke to a lifelong friend in Canada, who is selling their winter home in America and refuses to spend another dollar here as it would be supporting terrorism. She views our government as a terrorist organization and refuses to buy any American products of any sort.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 20h

“a new report shows teachers in Alberta are the most stressed in the world, and their workload is among the most demanding.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

Alberta teachers among the world's most stressed, new report shows

ATA president Jason Schilling said the report shows his agency’s findings that teachers feel stressed out, overworked and underappreciated.

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 1d

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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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 21h

If you haven't voted in the municipal election yet, read this first. The UCP injected party politics and big money into these elections to appease Take Back Alberta. No one wanted it. Danielle Smith herself said she was against party politics in municipal elections. albertaviews.ca/parties-over...

Municipal Parties Over People - Alberta Views

Danielle Smith was being lobbied to legislate municipal parties. Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta (TBA) was in fact behind the push.

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 19h

The Premier's new mandate letters do nothing to address Alberta's urgent health care issues.

“Every time this government talks about choice in health care, what they really mean is further privatization, & Albertans paying more out of pocket for the care that they need," says FOM's Chris Gallaway.

Critics speak out about mandates to Alberta health ministers - Red Deer Advocate

‘Cohesive, patient-centred health system’ needed, says AMA

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 19h

This and next week, the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus and I will be in:

Mundare
Vegreville
Vermillion
Wainwright
Viking
Camrose
Stettler
Strathmore
Brooks
Medicina Hat
Lethbridge
High River
Calgary
Canmore
Banff

I look forward to meeting with proud Canadians everywhere.

#cdnpoli

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 22h

New Angus Reid polling on Alberta teachers' strike, private school funding, etc.:

"Teachers make enough money as it is":
15% strongly agree
24% agree
31% disagree
25% strongly disagree
5% not sure / can't say

Do you think private schools should...
10% receive more public funding than they do now
23% receive about the same
25% receive less public funding than they do now
35% receive no public funding at all
8% not sure / can't say

"Do you think the provincial government under Danielle Smith has done a good job or a poor job handling public education?"
10% very good job
22% good job
14% poor job
48% very poor job
7% not sure / can't say

(Among those aware of the teachers strike): In this dispute between the Alberta government and the teachers, would you say your sympathies are more with ...
58% the teachers
21% the government
18% neither
3% not sure / can't say

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 22h

Full report & methodology from Angus Reid:

Teachers’ Strike: Most Albertans side with teachers as they criticize UCP’s handling of education - Angus Reid Institute

Three-in-five say Smith government has done poor job on education October 14, 2025 – The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is set to resume negotiations with the government in an effort to resolve a...

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 1d

Working in the ED over the weekend, but wanted to take a moment to say I'm thankful to live in Canada where we still strive to try to provide universal health care!

That we haven't abandoned it to a system where only the rich get optimal care

Sharing a poem thankful reflection

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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 1d

I know it’s early but…
Wondering what to buy for the Secret Santa swap at the Antifa Christmas Party?

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 1d

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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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 1d

Loyal Canadians in Alberta can stop this! 🇨🇦

Go to forever-canadian.ca to find a pop up near you and SIGN THE PETITION today to keep Alberta in Canada.

We are so close to the 300,000 signatures needed—every signature counts! 🇨🇦

#Canada #Alberta #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #ForeverCanadian

Robyn 🍁 @ladyoftheisle.bsky.social · 1d

Danielle Smith colludes with American fascists regularly, and they’re using her to attempt to drive a stake through the heart of #Canada via a feckless #Alberta separatist movement. It won’t work, but it’s still despicable and divisive. Maple MAGA must be stopped in its tracks.

#CDNpoli

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 1d

The think tank is widely known for creating Project 2025.

And this isn’t the first meeting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has had with allies of the U.S. president.

David Falk writes. A @desmog.com Canada reprint. #canpoli

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 1d

TODAY, there are 110 #ForeverCanadian signature collection locations across Alberta. Certainly, there is one not too far from you.

Please, take a moment to sign this important petition. We need your signature to reach our goal to keep Alberta in Canada.🇨🇦
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 1d

Kimika Hara, contemporary embroiderer from Japan #WomensArt

Pictorial embroidery of a stylised hedgehog fzcing left looking outwards with vivid green spikes, pink ears and yellow face

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 1d

Must read here for all Albertans via @ximenaka.bsky.social.
Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education | The Tyee

MAGA’s Project 2025 has become a blueprint for undermining Canada’s schools in the name of profit and privilege.

thetyee.ca

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

Incredible, heartbreaking interviews by @reportrix.bsky.social.

Quote: "“You show your love really weird," the girl says of [Premier] Smith." 💔

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/well-...

The kids, they know what's going down. They're fighting for their actual lives. No bluster. No exaggeration.

'We'll be moving': Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes

EDMONTON - Football decals plaster the walls of his bedroom. A San Francisco 49ers bedspread and a binder full of trading cards make it clear the seven-year-old loves sports.

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 1d

Notice the Don't Tread On Me sign?

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🎃 Leah says @leahincanada.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for Covid & Flu home tests? Check out @canadastrong.bsky.social. They even have new, Health Canada approved, combo tests for Covid & Flu. Also, they have the best masks! #FluSeason #Covid19 #Canada

canadastrong.ca/products/wel...

Well Life COVID-19 / Flu A&B Home Rapid Antigen Combo Test (5 tests)

Box of 5 Well Life CWV01P0001-5 COVID-19 and Influenza A&B Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Approved in Canada by Health Canada Authorized for at-home use and for self testing with nasal swab.

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 3d

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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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 2d

The work of contemporary Northumberland artist and printmaker Rebecca Vincent #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

Print featuring a view over a colourful furrowed field landscape to a flat horizon on which a single windblown tree grows under a sunset pinky blue sky

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 3d

Even though it is a Thanksgiving weekend, our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are hard at work collecting signatures.

We are getting close to 300,000 signatures and there are only 16 days left.

You can sign the petition at 50 locations across Alberta:

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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Eric Christiansen @erichristiansen.bsky.social · 2d

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 2d

The bad news is that it snowed in NE Calgary.

The good news is that #ForeverCanadian volunteers couldn’t care less. They are braving the elements and are set up near Nandos restaurant, collecting signatures.

This Forever Canadian movement is something else…

#ableg #cdnpoli #Yyc

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YYCCowboy @yyccowboy.bsky.social · 2d

Long Weekend in Alberta? Better check to see if your rural ER, OR or OBGYN are open! Chances are you'll be taking a road trip, to another town or city for help.. Be Safe & Happy Thanksgiving! @frazzleheadlc.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... #abhealth #abpoli #UCPCorruption

AHS Update V246 of 2025! 2025-10-12

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

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