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Bob Barnetson
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Retired professor, #YEG gardener, kayaker, anti-fascist, reluctant Albertan.
Forest lights from the Flying Canoe festival in #yeg.
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Removing black knot west of #yeg with the Edmonton and Area Land Trust.
January 25, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Sunrise in #yeg.
January 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Northeast River Valley Park in #yeg.
January 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Tarts made from cherries grown in #yeg.
January 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Hawk eating a pigeon at the Victoria Oval in #yeg .
January 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Cross-country skiing in #yeg.
January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Reposted by Bob Barnetson
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

NAIT workers file for strike vote

It has been 17 months since these workers began bargaining. Even mediation was not enough to get NAIT to make concessions.

albertaworker.ca/news/nait-wo...
NAIT workers file for strike vote
It has been 17 months since these workers began bargaining. Even mediation was not enough to get NAIT to make concessions.
albertaworker.ca
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Cross-country ski season opens in #yeg (pictures from Mayfair golf course).
December 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Outdoor skating surfaces are opening in #yeg. The ice at the Victoria oval is lovely.
December 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Sunrise in #yeg, shot from just west of the old museum site.
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Reposted by Bob Barnetson
"According to the bill, any activities related to the launching of legal challenges over the constitutionality or validity of laws, the running of ad campaigns or a union's participation in social movements would all fall under the optional due model."
Quebec union leaders slam proposed labour law ahead of parliamentary hearings | CBC News
Under Bill 3, any activities deemed to be outside of a union's primary mission wouldn't be eligible for financing via mandatory fees, but through optional ones only. Optional dues would also have to b...
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Black-knot removal at Glory Hills Nature Reserve west of #yeg with the Edmonton and Area Land Trust.
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Reposted by Bob Barnetson
AFL: What do you want!?
Alberta Labour: Action!
AFL: Here is a media campaign!
November 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Well, I guess Alberta workers have their answer about what the AFL is doing to resist the UCP violating their constitutional right to strike. #sfa

youtu.be/iOC5zWS2liY
Labour organization apologizes for not calling a general strike
YouTube video by CTV News
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November 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A sunny, late-season paddle on the North Saskatchewan in #yeg.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A snowy weekend in #yeg means jamming to make some space in the freezer for Christmas baking.
November 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Snowy day west of #yeg at Glory Hills Nature Preserve.
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Fiery start to the day in #yeg.
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reposted by Bob Barnetson
The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low

These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.

albertaworker.ca/news/athabas...
Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca
November 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A sunny, icy day at Muir Lake, west of #yeg.
November 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Happy Hallowe’en to everyone but the UCP and Danielle Smith.
October 31, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Reposted by Bob Barnetson
Sometimes questions are more revealing than answers.

The interview yesterday by Vassy Kapelos with Demetrios Nicolaides is one of those times.

Please enjoy these highlights.
October 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sunny paddle on the North Saskatchewan today in #yeg.
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM