Barb Phillips
@barbphillips11.bsky.social
I am Canadian, Albertan, Grandma, and Raging Grannie. I love dogs, gardening, nature, Park run & learning. Lethbridge is my home. I try to make a difference in my city with showing empathy and kindness. I can't do everything but I can do something.
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In response to the Elections Canada approved recall Danielle Smith says Ottawa to blame for the miscommunications between her and her constituents.
Danielle Smith becomes first Alberta premier in 90 years to face citizen recall | Globalnews.ca
Recall petitions have been issued for Premier Danielle Smith, Technology Minister Nate Glubish and Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz, Elections Alberta announced.
globalnews.ca
December 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
In response to the Elections Canada approved recall Danielle Smith says Ottawa to blame for the miscommunications between her and her constituents.
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Today, on International Human Rights Day, Albertans woke up in a province where the rights of one of our most vulnerable minorities have been overridden by a government whose only concern is its own ideological base. 1/2
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Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today, on International Human Rights Day, Albertans woke up in a province where the rights of one of our most vulnerable minorities have been overridden by a government whose only concern is its own ideological base. 1/2
nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/10/a...
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Some days I think that humans really have gone "to hell in a hand basket!" Good grief!
Stares in
*thousands of years of women solving problems together*
Anyway, techbros really are just a bunch of dumb guys
*thousands of years of women solving problems together*
Anyway, techbros really are just a bunch of dumb guys
Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
December 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Some days I think that humans really have gone "to hell in a hand basket!" Good grief!
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You can get into politics to improve lives or you can go after vulnerable children and pick fights with the federal government.
Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth time nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/10/a...
Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
You can get into politics to improve lives or you can go after vulnerable children and pick fights with the federal government.
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Very interesting. Yet another Con job?
Wow, from local grumbling to the Lethbridge Herald to the Calgary Herald to CBC. Where there's smoke ... !
"Lethbridge MLA's recall campaign doing no visible campaigning, spurning volunteers"
"Lethbridge MLA's recall campaign doing no visible campaigning, spurning volunteers"
Lethbridgians worried MLA recall drive is a 'sham' that's ignoring volunteers | CBC News
Locals can't sign up to canvass for petitions against United Conservative MLA Nathan Neudorf or find out where to sign forms.
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Very interesting. Yet another Con job?
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This is AWESOME!!
And poor Buckwheat the anonymous irritant commenting below: “What rights have you lost? I’d like to know!” 😂😂
“How the premier stole Albertans’ Charter rights”
And poor Buckwheat the anonymous irritant commenting below: “What rights have you lost? I’d like to know!” 😂😂
“How the premier stole Albertans’ Charter rights”
How the premier stole Albertans’ Charter rights
Editor, Every Albertan in Alberta liked the Charter a lot, But our Premier in Edmonton—well, she did NOT! She HATED the Charter, all those freedoms and
lethbridgeherald.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This is AWESOME!!
And poor Buckwheat the anonymous irritant commenting below: “What rights have you lost? I’d like to know!” 😂😂
“How the premier stole Albertans’ Charter rights”
And poor Buckwheat the anonymous irritant commenting below: “What rights have you lost? I’d like to know!” 😂😂
“How the premier stole Albertans’ Charter rights”
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This is one incredibly inventive protest event. Kudos to whoever thought this one up!👍🤟
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This is one incredibly inventive protest event. Kudos to whoever thought this one up!👍🤟
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The UCP hate poor people. Ranchers are donating cattle to food banks, and the UCP won't fund to help with butchering fees. About 35% of food bank users are children. F**king bastards!
#ABpoli #RecallThemAll
#DaniTrump
www.cbc.ca/news/alberta...
#ABpoli #RecallThemAll
#DaniTrump
www.cbc.ca/news/alberta...
Alberta food banks grapple with high cost of free beef | CBC News
Rural Alberta food banks are seeking provincial funding to support a program that sees cattle producers donate animals to organizations that feed people in need.
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The UCP hate poor people. Ranchers are donating cattle to food banks, and the UCP won't fund to help with butchering fees. About 35% of food bank users are children. F**king bastards!
#ABpoli #RecallThemAll
#DaniTrump
www.cbc.ca/news/alberta...
#ABpoli #RecallThemAll
#DaniTrump
www.cbc.ca/news/alberta...
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🎥 NEW EPISODE: This week on ‘Whatever This Is’ we unpack why Danielle Smith’s plan for two tier healthcare is the most dangerous shift Alberta has seen in decades. Other countries tried this and their public care fell apart.
Follow us here for more. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #canpoli
Follow us here for more. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #canpoli
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Happy Strike Day, AHS Nursing Care! Please go support these brave workers! ❤️💪🏻
#nursingcare
#strike
#firetheucp
#solidarity
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#nursingcare
#strike
#firetheucp
#solidarity
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Happy Strike day, AHS Nursing Care. We support you. ❤️💪🏻 #nursingcare #strike #ucp #alberta #union
YouTube video by Lisab0923
youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Happy Strike Day, AHS Nursing Care! Please go support these brave workers! ❤️💪🏻
#nursingcare
#strike
#firetheucp
#solidarity
youtube.com/shorts/LHCul...
#nursingcare
#strike
#firetheucp
#solidarity
youtube.com/shorts/LHCul...
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This is great and I will sign the petition. Thank you, Corb!
However, is it only "foreign" ruination that concerns us? Are we OK if Canadian companies obliterate the Eastern Slopes and destroy the Oldman headwaters? (spoiler: I'm not)
#ABPoli #ABLeg
However, is it only "foreign" ruination that concerns us? Are we OK if Canadian companies obliterate the Eastern Slopes and destroy the Oldman headwaters? (spoiler: I'm not)
#ABPoli #ABLeg
A first for Alberta - a legislative petition, not just a policy petition, demanding the prohibition of all new coal mines (including Grassy) on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
Way to go Corb.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social
Way to go Corb.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawsnab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social
Corb Lund launches Alberta-wide petition against foreign ruination of the Rocky Mountains
Alberta’s favourite musician continues to light fires in Smith's murky coal bin
www.crowsnestheadwaters.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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It beggars the imagination. 6,000 people spent three months working hard to gather over 465,000 signatures for the Forever Canadian petition. So what does This Person do?
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
It beggars the imagination. 6,000 people spent three months working hard to gather over 465,000 signatures for the Forever Canadian petition. So what does This Person do?
Lethbridge peeps...Here is a SACPA (Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs) event you might want to put in your calendar for Thursday, Dec. 11/25 at 6:30pm. at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Centre. " Elbows Up, Elbows Down. Donald Trump and the Future of Canada."
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Lethbridge peeps...Here is a SACPA (Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs) event you might want to put in your calendar for Thursday, Dec. 11/25 at 6:30pm. at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Centre. " Elbows Up, Elbows Down. Donald Trump and the Future of Canada."
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Proud to be trampling on Peter Lougheed's legacy!
"We didn’t imagine the extent to which political and governmental norms would change — for the worse — over the years"
— Dave King, Conservative MLA, Former Minister of Education
Read: calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli #ableg
"We didn’t imagine the extent to which political and governmental norms would change — for the worse — over the years"
— Dave King, Conservative MLA, Former Minister of Education
Read: calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli #ableg
Opinion: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be used to benefit the government
Dave King was was there when clause was born in Alberta cabinet. It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself.
calgaryherald.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Proud to be trampling on Peter Lougheed's legacy!
"We didn’t imagine the extent to which political and governmental norms would change — for the worse — over the years"
— Dave King, Conservative MLA, Former Minister of Education
Read: calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli #ableg
"We didn’t imagine the extent to which political and governmental norms would change — for the worse — over the years"
— Dave King, Conservative MLA, Former Minister of Education
Read: calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli #ableg
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This is scary stuff. Thanks to the UCP's Bill 2, it's illegal for the head of the Alberta Teachers Association to speak publicly about the strike. #1984 #ableg #abpoli @amandachapman.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This is scary stuff. Thanks to the UCP's Bill 2, it's illegal for the head of the Alberta Teachers Association to speak publicly about the strike. #1984 #ableg #abpoli @amandachapman.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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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.
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.
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
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.
calgaryherald.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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.
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.
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Was one of the guests on West of Centre this week - the CBC’s Alberta Politics podcast - with @jaredwesley.ca and @colinaitchison.bsky.social
Check it out on Apple or Spotify…and subscribe. The gang at CBC Calgary are doing good work over there.
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Check it out on Apple or Spotify…and subscribe. The gang at CBC Calgary are doing good work over there.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
'A shock to the political system in Alberta'
Podcast Episode · West of Centre · 2025-10-31 · 44m
podcasts.apple.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Was one of the guests on West of Centre this week - the CBC’s Alberta Politics podcast - with @jaredwesley.ca and @colinaitchison.bsky.social
Check it out on Apple or Spotify…and subscribe. The gang at CBC Calgary are doing good work over there.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
Check it out on Apple or Spotify…and subscribe. The gang at CBC Calgary are doing good work over there.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
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🧵 Hey folks – this is Nate.
Nate is a #UCP MLA for #Lethbridge East.
Nate voted to invoke the Notwithstanding Clause to help end the teachers’ strike.
Nate could use the NWC again.
1/6
Nate is a #UCP MLA for #Lethbridge East.
Nate voted to invoke the Notwithstanding Clause to help end the teachers’ strike.
Nate could use the NWC again.
1/6
November 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🧵 Hey folks – this is Nate.
Nate is a #UCP MLA for #Lethbridge East.
Nate voted to invoke the Notwithstanding Clause to help end the teachers’ strike.
Nate could use the NWC again.
1/6
Nate is a #UCP MLA for #Lethbridge East.
Nate voted to invoke the Notwithstanding Clause to help end the teachers’ strike.
Nate could use the NWC again.
1/6
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“Quick! Let’s distract from my meddling in the courts!”
“Now we have to distract from the AHS Scandal”
“Now we have to distract from book banning.”
“Now we have to distract from our failure to bargain in good faith.”
“I HAVE TO GO TO SAUDI ARABIA!”
It’s turtles of incompetence all the way down.
“Now we have to distract from the AHS Scandal”
“Now we have to distract from book banning.”
“Now we have to distract from our failure to bargain in good faith.”
“I HAVE TO GO TO SAUDI ARABIA!”
It’s turtles of incompetence all the way down.
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“Quick! Let’s distract from my meddling in the courts!”
“Now we have to distract from the AHS Scandal”
“Now we have to distract from book banning.”
“Now we have to distract from our failure to bargain in good faith.”
“I HAVE TO GO TO SAUDI ARABIA!”
It’s turtles of incompetence all the way down.
“Now we have to distract from the AHS Scandal”
“Now we have to distract from book banning.”
“Now we have to distract from our failure to bargain in good faith.”
“I HAVE TO GO TO SAUDI ARABIA!”
It’s turtles of incompetence all the way down.
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Alberta’s now the first jurisdiction to use the notwithstanding clause to take away the right to collective bargaining.
The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…
The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Alberta’s now the first jurisdiction to use the notwithstanding clause to take away the right to collective bargaining.
The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…
The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…
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The UCP uses closure more than any other party in Alberta history.
It's easy to blame the leadership for curtailing debate.
But UCP backbenchers have willingly handed over their authority by supporting these motions.
Our new book explores this element of hyperpartisanship: partyloyalty.ca.
It's easy to blame the leadership for curtailing debate.
But UCP backbenchers have willingly handed over their authority by supporting these motions.
Our new book explores this element of hyperpartisanship: partyloyalty.ca.
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The UCP uses closure more than any other party in Alberta history.
It's easy to blame the leadership for curtailing debate.
But UCP backbenchers have willingly handed over their authority by supporting these motions.
Our new book explores this element of hyperpartisanship: partyloyalty.ca.
It's easy to blame the leadership for curtailing debate.
But UCP backbenchers have willingly handed over their authority by supporting these motions.
Our new book explores this element of hyperpartisanship: partyloyalty.ca.
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David King, former AB Minister of Education,hits the nail on the head! He captures my thoughts on the importance of a well functioning public school system in a democracy. The UCP is playing with fire 🔥 #ableg
October 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
David King, former AB Minister of Education,hits the nail on the head! He captures my thoughts on the importance of a well functioning public school system in a democracy. The UCP is playing with fire 🔥 #ableg
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UCP is set to slam through back-to-work law, possibly in one day, end to end. Will teachers obey? Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abed #ableg #yyc #yeg #abpoli #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abed #ableg #yyc #yeg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Braid: UCP set to slam through back-to-work bill while teacher anger rises, other unions threaten action
The Albert UCP will slam through a back to work bill to end teacher strike but wider labor trouble could be close behind
calgaryherald.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM