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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 1d

Drivers not paying attention is only getting worse while vehicles keep, needlessly, getting larger. We need federal legislation on vehicle size, provincial/municipal taxes on vehicle weight, and cops to actually do their jobs (gasp) and ticket/suspend terrible drivers.

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 1d

The main point I forgot to mention is that a life was lost and the article is nothing but victim blaming. Maybe he was in the wrong, but motorists hold the lion's share of the responsibility as they are driving literal death machines.

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, it might be well-known, I just didn't know. I recall the hatred but I thought it was to do with how generally annoying they are, safety issues, they shouldn't be on the sidewalks but they also shouldn't be on the roads, etc. I somehow missed the whole legality issue and provincial exemption 🤷‍♀️

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 1d

I accidentally stumbled upon this article today, while searching for something unrelated, and was super confused by the wording and also learned that personal e-scooters are illegal?? They're considered off-highway vehicles and only permitted on private property. Seems stupid. #yegbike

chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @newfangl3d.bsky.social · 3d

This was an (illegal) e-scooter.
But it's also a #yegbike story:
You're making a left on a road without a turning bay.
While you wait for an opening in oncoming traffic, you are completely exposed.
All that you can do is hope that the people behind you are paying attention...

chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @newfangl3d.bsky.social · 3d

This is the wording from eps, and it's being copy/pasted by the media.
But it doesn't say anything.
Someone making a left turn "moved back into" the lane they were turning from(?) and was killed.
Or did the person who just killed someone fail to stop?
www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaRe...

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C. L. Polk @clpolk.blacksky.app · 4d

wake up, hosers

new petition just dropped

e-6818 is calling to strengthen the Canada Health Act to stop provinces from privatizing health care and to force provinces to account for how and where they used health transfer money

Sign this Petition - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Eyeska Swansong @eaterofash.bsky.social · 7d

#yyc #alberta #yeg Just boosting - this is fantastic, we just need a few more to go! www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet... - in several municipalities (including places like Cereal and Fort Macmurray) canvassers will come to YOU to collect! You don't even need to arrange transport!

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 8d

AISH is already so difficult to qualify for. Now they will automatically switch people to ADAP and then those people will have to reapply to go back on AISH when ADAP doesn't work out for them.

#yeg #alberta

“AISH is intended to support Albertans with severe disabilities that result in them being permanently unable to work,” said the statement. “ADAP will empower Albertans with disabilities who are able to work to pursue fulfilling job opportunities while continuing to receive the supports they need.”

Those on AISH will be automatically transferred to ADAP come July 1, 2026.

The core benefit for ADAP is a proposed $1,740 per month. AISH offers a monthly benefit of $1,901.

If an ADAP client is unable to find a job after receiving employment services, they will continue to receive financial and health benefits, said the province. If their medical condition progresses to the point where they are unable to work, they can be assessed for AISH.

From July 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2027, people can choose to remain on ADAP or be assessed for AISH. The province said it will continue to match the AISH amount during that period.

Those who wish to stay on AISH will need to provide a disability assistance medical report which will be reviewed by a disability assistance adjudicator and referred to the AISH medical review panel for final determination of eligibility.

If the panel determines an individual is not eligible, they will remain on ADAP.

Employment income exemptions will be reduced for AISH clients when ADAP comes into effect.

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 8d

Fuck Dani and the UCP! The government that's supposed to be all about "reducing red tape" is creating so much MORE at every turn.

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

‘The disabled community does not approve’: Edmonton man starts petition against ADAP

One man has started a petition against the provincial government’s new Alberta Disability Assistance Program which is scheduled to take over the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program nex...

www.ctvnews.ca

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Ty 🇨🇦 @triforce.gg · 10d

The kid who the UCP cut off and suggested needed a spanking made a great post on Reddit today. Check it out.

www.reddit.com/r/alberta/s/...

#abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #albertanext

From the alberta community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the alberta community

www.reddit.com

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𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 10d

On Sunday, #Zürich residents voted 52.8% in favor of increasing parking fees for cars according to weight.

The owner of a BMW X2 (Diesel), which weighs 1,675 kilograms, will now pay equivalent of €717 Euros per year to park on a public street. (Before, about €321.)

Direct democracy!

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Chris Chang-Yen Phillips @chriscyphillips.bsky.social · 10d

If you feel out of the loop with all the orange shirts today, read this new story on ECAMP.

This is not the distant past. My grandparents were alive when children were forced to do dangerous work at this "school” in St. Albert. #yeg #yeghistory #trday
citymuseumedmonton.ca/2025/09/30/m...

“More Than Half a Day”: Child Labour at the St. Albert Youville Indian Residential School

A letter written by a lawyer in 1939 shows Indigenous families challenging the legality of forced child labour at St. Albert Youville Indian Residential School. For decades, at this school and others,...

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Stephanie Swensrude @stephanieswensrude.bsky.social · 11d

The Taproot Survey is LIVE NOW! #yegcc

Take some time to answer 30 multiple choice questions and you'll get to see where the candidates stand on each issue. Tell your friends!

Taproot Edmonton @taprootedmonton.ca · 13d

We’re excited to launch our tool that helps you find out how the candidates running for mayor and city council in Edmonton align with you on the issues that matter most. blog.taprootpublishing.ca/2025/09/26/t... #yegvote #yegcc #yeg

Take the Taproot Survey to see how the candidates align with you

We’re excited to launch our tool that helps you find out how the candidates running for mayor and city council in Edmonton align with you on the issues that matter most.

blog.taprootpublishing.ca

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 11d

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It's me, Serena in YEG @itsmeserenat.bsky.social · 11d

I will never believe that the Alberta UCP gov't isn't trying to actively kill us all.

Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 11d

After my August "pre-order," I got an email today to book a COVID shot, which reiterates it's ONLY available at public health clinics, not pharmacies.

The email links to a site that EXCLUDES bookings at pharmacies. 🙃

The correct link then says: "COVID-19 vaccines may be available at pharmacies" 🫠

Reminder to book your immunization appointment

This e-mail is your reminder to book your immunization appointment for the vaccine(s) you pre-ordered.

Please note: The COVID-19 vaccine is available only at public health centers. A fee may apply, and you may be turned away if you are not eligible. Please check your eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine at https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-Albertans .

Individuals eligible for both the COVID-19 (Phase 1) and influenza vaccines can start booking on September 29, 2025. Everyone else is asked to wait and book starting October 20, 2025 (Phase 2).

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/booking

This email address is not monitored so please do not reply.

Book an immunization appointment online

To book an appointment for influenza or other vaccines (excluding COVID-19) at a pharmacy, please enter your details below.

To book an appointment for COVID-19 vaccine at a public health clinic, please click here to use Connect Care.

In phase 2, vaccine is available for all other Albertans age 6 months and older depending on vaccine availability. If you are in phase 2, you can book an appointment starting October 20. There will be a $100 administrative cost.

COVID-19 vaccines may be available at pharmacies at a cost. Contact your pharmacy for availability, to learn the cost, and how to book.

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alex d. @alexdacosta.bsky.social · 11d

"By placing me on leave, the University implicitly condoned and supported the targeted harassment of progressive academics across the United States and Canada for expressing a wide range of views critical of Charlie Kirk as part of a large-scale effort to have them terminated."
#UAlberta

Florence Ashley @floralashes.bsky.social · 11d

"Why would it bow to antidemocratic pressures by placing a professor on leave without their request, consent, or involvement? That any university would do this is beyond comprehension and is cause for alarm about the future of academic freedom in Canada."

What Happened to the University’s Commitment to Free Expression? Charley Kirk, uAlberta, and Me | Centre for Free Expression

I was shocked when the University of Alberta administration informed me, one of its law professors, that I was being placed on non-disciplinary leave for my social media comments in the wake of Charli...

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 11d

Are we really surprised? I'm not.

Jeff Samsonow @jeffsamsonow.bsky.social · 13d

With just 20% going to charity, is the Oilers 50/50 really more of a 50/30/20? With that 30% going to team-owned operation of the raffle. www.stalbertgazette.com/beyo...

Beyond Local: Oilers 50/50 raffle has paid $81M to company owned by hockey group over 4 years, documents reveal

The foundation says Win50 is responsible for all costs related to running the raffle, including additional prizes, television and radio commercials, promotion and advertising, the raffle technology platform and many other expenses totalling millions.

zurl.co

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Ned @neddog.bsky.social · 18d

Running candidates supported by the YEG Bike Coalition: yegbike.substack.com/p/who-were-s...

Incumbent report cards: yegbike.substack.com/p/edmonton-c...

#yegbike #yeg #abpoli #urbanism

Who We’re Supporting in the 2025 Edmonton Election

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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 18d

The Netherlands is known worldwide as a cycling nation.

Our new report explores how Dutch embassies and consulates worldwide use cycling diplomacy to build trust, strengthen relationships, and inspire change.

👉 Download the full report here: buff.ly/xU7jVGp

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âpihtawikosisân @apihtawikosisan.bsky.social · 18d

Yeah, we managed to keep PP out but when folks were criticizing your saviour, far too many of you said critiques were divisive. Are you doing shit now? This man is draped in a liberal flag but he's the same flavour as Stephen Harper.

Trapdinawrpool @trapdinawrpool.bsky.social · 18d

Mark Carney’s first 100 days a blitz of pro-corporate, Trump-friendly moves
breachmedia.ca/carneys-firs...

Mark Carney’s first 100 days a blitz of pro-corporate, Trump-friendly moves ⋆ The Breach

Carney has seized on Trump’s tariff crisis to push through a pro-corporate agenda that attacks Indigenous peoples, workers, and the environment

breachmedia.ca

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Dana El Kurd @danaelkurd.bsky.social · 18d

People in palestine are bracing for greater crackdown as Israel punishes them for statehood recognition by UK, Canada, & Australia.

As I, and many others, have pointed out - these proclamations of recognition do nothing to stop the violence.

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Andrea DeKeseredy @andiewinnipeg.bsky.social · 18d

I was interviewed for a piece in The Globe and Mail by the amazing Amberly McAteer on the impact of Canadian employers implementing back-to-office policies.

We are moving backwards and are at risk of losing the employment gains made by Canadian women coming out of the acute phases of the pandemic.

When companies force workers back to the office, working moms are left behind

Return-to-office orders are forgetting - or ignoring - the needs of working moms

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 22d

The first time an Alberta government invoked the notwithstanding clause, public outrage forced a reversal in less than 24 hours. I wish to God Albertans would show the same moral fury now, when school children are outed & bullied by the government that is supposed to protect them. #ableg #abpoli

Stripping Away Rights Using the Notwithstanding Clause. - Alberta Views

After a week of rancorous debate, Klein announced he would not invoke the notwithstanding clause on the landmark gay rights decision...

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 21d

Danielle Smith often calls herself the most 'freedom-loving' politician in Canada, yet she's repeatedly infringed on your fundamental human rights.

Her actions are simply cruel, wrong, and politically motivated.

youtu.be/QSt_msI0ayo

Danielle Smith is stripping away your fundamental human rights.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

youtu.be

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

“The Canadian Medical Association calls on the Alberta government to refrain from invoking the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that directly interferes in the clinical care of patients.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...

CMA calls on Alberta government to refrain from using notwithstanding clause to interfere with patient care

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) calls on the Alberta government to refrain from invoking the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that directly interferes in the clinical care of patient...

www.cma.ca

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Sarah 😻🍟🚲 @grumpalump.bsky.social · 19d

#yegbike new t-shirts dropped from @bikeology.bsky.social

Nadine | Meditation Enthusiast @slashgraphics.com · 19d

It's Sunday, cyclists.
The perfect day to take a bike ride.
You're probably wondering what to wear.

I have an idea. Join bikeology.ca. And get your fine self a shirt.👇

These also have smart ass quips on the back. So the drivers have a reason to honk their horn.

www.slashgraphics.com/bikeology

A pale pink image with black text that reads "This Machine Fights Tax Increases." Below the text is a black horizontal line, followed by a small illustration of two gears forming a heart.

A purple image with white text that reads "I'd be in a bike lane IF I had one!" Below the text is a white horizontal line, followed by a small illustration of two gears forming a heart.

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