Sonya 🇨🇦
@icedsnowberry.bsky.social
Mom to 2 teens ● Wife ● HCW
Guardian of Kali the Samoyed 🐾
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Often found on hiking trails 🥾 🌲
(she/her)
📍Calgary, AB
Guardian of Kali the Samoyed 🐾
Powered by Coffee ☕️
Often found on hiking trails 🥾 🌲
(she/her)
📍Calgary, AB
Pinned
Pass legislation requiring majority Canadian ownership and control of print, digital and other non-audio-visual news media, to protect Canadian sovereignty, ensure journalism integrity, and guarantee that our media reflects Canadian priorities and values.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Pass legislation requiring majority Canadian ownership and control of print, digital and other non-audio-visual news media, to protect Canadian sovereignty, ensure journalism integrity, and guarantee that our media reflects Canadian priorities and values.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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So Alberta won't trust medical or environmental sciences, but they think computer science in the form of AI is dependable enough to help draft/review content with legal significance?
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
So Alberta won't trust medical or environmental sciences, but they think computer science in the form of AI is dependable enough to help draft/review content with legal significance?
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
Sign the petition against Bill 11 and a letter goes straight to the Premier — instantly putting your voice on record.
But the real power comes when you share it. All Albertans need to be aware of the government’s plan to replace universal public healthcare with a two-tier system.
notwotier.ca
But the real power comes when you share it. All Albertans need to be aware of the government’s plan to replace universal public healthcare with a two-tier system.
notwotier.ca
URGENT – Stop Premier Danielle Smith’s Plan to End Universal Healthcare
Alberta Premier Smith has used the Notwithstanding Clause to pass laws that erase rights and silence the courts.
notwotier.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Sign the petition against Bill 11 and a letter goes straight to the Premier — instantly putting your voice on record.
But the real power comes when you share it. All Albertans need to be aware of the government’s plan to replace universal public healthcare with a two-tier system.
notwotier.ca
But the real power comes when you share it. All Albertans need to be aware of the government’s plan to replace universal public healthcare with a two-tier system.
notwotier.ca
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An impressive view of the long SO₂ plume from the #HayliGubbi #volcano eruption in #Ethiopia.
The #Copernicus #Sentinel5P map of Nov. 25th shows its trajectory stretching from #Africa all the way across #India and #China for more than 6000 km. #AirQuality
The #Copernicus #Sentinel5P map of Nov. 25th shows its trajectory stretching from #Africa all the way across #India and #China for more than 6000 km. #AirQuality
November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
An impressive view of the long SO₂ plume from the #HayliGubbi #volcano eruption in #Ethiopia.
The #Copernicus #Sentinel5P map of Nov. 25th shows its trajectory stretching from #Africa all the way across #India and #China for more than 6000 km. #AirQuality
The #Copernicus #Sentinel5P map of Nov. 25th shows its trajectory stretching from #Africa all the way across #India and #China for more than 6000 km. #AirQuality
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
This is a must read for all Albertans.
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
open.substack.com/pub/markhamh...
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
open.substack.com/pub/markhamh...
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
Democracy dies with a shrug, not a coup
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is a must read for all Albertans.
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
open.substack.com/pub/markhamh...
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
open.substack.com/pub/markhamh...
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
<<giggles>>
It’s like an advent calendar where we get to see new MLAs get nervous every day.
It’s like an advent calendar where we get to see new MLAs get nervous every day.
And then there were... 14.
Recall petitions have been approved against Glenn Van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan and Searle Turton.
That's 14 of the 47 UCP MLAs now facing potential recall.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Recall petitions have been approved against Glenn Van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan and Searle Turton.
That's 14 of the 47 UCP MLAs now facing potential recall.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Current Recall Petitions - Elections Alberta
Recall is a process to remove a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from office between elections by collecting sufficient signatures in the Member’s electoral division. The following recall peti...
www.elections.ab.ca
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
<<giggles>>
It’s like an advent calendar where we get to see new MLAs get nervous every day.
It’s like an advent calendar where we get to see new MLAs get nervous every day.
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I hope the CPC holds onto Poilievre as leader for as long as possible.
Why stop at 4 consecutive general election losses? Let’s go for the historic FIVE, amirite?
Good holy Zeus. Nearly 8 months after the election, and Pierre’s favourability has only sunk to new depths.
#cdnpoli
Why stop at 4 consecutive general election losses? Let’s go for the historic FIVE, amirite?
Good holy Zeus. Nearly 8 months after the election, and Pierre’s favourability has only sunk to new depths.
#cdnpoli
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I hope the CPC holds onto Poilievre as leader for as long as possible.
Why stop at 4 consecutive general election losses? Let’s go for the historic FIVE, amirite?
Good holy Zeus. Nearly 8 months after the election, and Pierre’s favourability has only sunk to new depths.
#cdnpoli
Why stop at 4 consecutive general election losses? Let’s go for the historic FIVE, amirite?
Good holy Zeus. Nearly 8 months after the election, and Pierre’s favourability has only sunk to new depths.
#cdnpoli
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
Everyone’s watching Quebec’s doctor revolt. For good reason.
The real story is in Alberta.
Both governments are testing how far political power can reach into medicine.
Here’s how it looks from 30,000 ft:
The real story is in Alberta.
Both governments are testing how far political power can reach into medicine.
Here’s how it looks from 30,000 ft:
Quebec bleeds doctors, as Alberta invents new methods of overreach canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/26/q... by @nicktsergas.ca
Quebec bleeds doctors, as Alberta invents new methods of overreach
Alberta’s project is qualitatively different. It goes further.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Everyone’s watching Quebec’s doctor revolt. For good reason.
The real story is in Alberta.
Both governments are testing how far political power can reach into medicine.
Here’s how it looks from 30,000 ft:
The real story is in Alberta.
Both governments are testing how far political power can reach into medicine.
Here’s how it looks from 30,000 ft:
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
Alberta has collected more than $1 billion in cannabis revenue.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
Canada collected over $5.4B in cannabis tax revenue since legalization | CBC News
Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Alberta has collected more than $1 billion in cannabis revenue.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
Alberta Prosperity Project based in Thailand.
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Alberta Prosperity Project based in Thailand.
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
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RECALL THEM ALL 🗳️ NOV 26 UPDATE: #RecallGlubish has entered the arena! 14 MLAs are approved for signature gathering now. 5 more paperwork submitted, 4 targeted including DS. The games are heating up before the UCP AGM party. #ABleg #ABpol #RecallThemAll #TotalRecall
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
RECALL THEM ALL 🗳️ NOV 26 UPDATE: #RecallGlubish has entered the arena! 14 MLAs are approved for signature gathering now. 5 more paperwork submitted, 4 targeted including DS. The games are heating up before the UCP AGM party. #ABleg #ABpol #RecallThemAll #TotalRecall
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The UCP didn't even campaign on most of the shit they're pulling now so I'm pretty sure they don't give a fuck if they come across as hypocritical and self serving.
Smith governs like she has 80 seats, not the slimmest conservative majority since the 70s.
#AbLeg
Smith governs like she has 80 seats, not the slimmest conservative majority since the 70s.
#AbLeg
You can't suddenly say no one collects $200 anymore when you pass Go because you keep rolling threes.
I'm not a recall fan, but you can't keep changing the rules mid-game to your favour.
Don't like your own rules you ran elections on? Then get another mandate
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
I'm not a recall fan, but you can't keep changing the rules mid-game to your favour.
Don't like your own rules you ran elections on? Then get another mandate
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Breakenridge: If recalls, petitions too much for Smith, it can be simplified to an election
If recalls, petitions and referendums are too much for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, it can all be simplified down to a general election.
calgaryherald.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
The UCP didn't even campaign on most of the shit they're pulling now so I'm pretty sure they don't give a fuck if they come across as hypocritical and self serving.
Smith governs like she has 80 seats, not the slimmest conservative majority since the 70s.
#AbLeg
Smith governs like she has 80 seats, not the slimmest conservative majority since the 70s.
#AbLeg
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Reminder, vaccines are:
✔️ Safe
✔️ Effective
✔️ Cause adults
✔️ Safe
✔️ Effective
✔️ Cause adults
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Reminder, vaccines are:
✔️ Safe
✔️ Effective
✔️ Cause adults
✔️ Safe
✔️ Effective
✔️ Cause adults
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
The UCP’s fall legislative session reveals volumes about what the party really values and what it doesn’t: no rights for teachers and trans folks (Bills 2 and 9) no rights for those who depend on AIMCo investments (Bill 12) but hey, we’ll pay out to aussie coal companies any time. #ableg #abpoli
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
14 member's of #Alberta Premier #DanielleSmith 's #UCP caucus are facing recall petitions, enough to potentially tip the balance of power in legislature. Many petitions cite the use of the #notwithstandingclause to end a recent provincewide teachers' strike as the cause! 🇨🇦
youtu.be/gBHGQsK87ag?...
youtu.be/gBHGQsK87ag?...
14 Alberta UCP MLAs facing recall petitions
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
14 member's of #Alberta Premier #DanielleSmith 's #UCP caucus are facing recall petitions, enough to potentially tip the balance of power in legislature. Many petitions cite the use of the #notwithstandingclause to end a recent provincewide teachers' strike as the cause! 🇨🇦
youtu.be/gBHGQsK87ag?...
youtu.be/gBHGQsK87ag?...
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Changing rules so they don't need to face Albertan seniors, while they roll over and pay out Australian mining companies hundreds of millions. #AbLeg
Pensioners whose retirements were wrecked by dodgy investment schemes by political appointees at AIMCO will be denied the right to sue AIMCO for damages by a new piece of legislation, Bill 12.
Alberta tables legislation aimed at blocking $1.3 billion claim against AIMCo
Alberta has tabled a new bill that would shield the province from a $1.3 billion claim launched against AIMCo.
edmontonjournal.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Changing rules so they don't need to face Albertan seniors, while they roll over and pay out Australian mining companies hundreds of millions. #AbLeg
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I "love" how the AB health minister points to Denmark public/private hybrid model as proof that we should do the same.
Denmark has almost double the doctors per capita than Alberta does. If you hired an extra 120k doctors in the Alberta public health system, we'd see better numbers too!
#abpoli
Denmark has almost double the doctors per capita than Alberta does. If you hired an extra 120k doctors in the Alberta public health system, we'd see better numbers too!
#abpoli
November 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I "love" how the AB health minister points to Denmark public/private hybrid model as proof that we should do the same.
Denmark has almost double the doctors per capita than Alberta does. If you hired an extra 120k doctors in the Alberta public health system, we'd see better numbers too!
#abpoli
Denmark has almost double the doctors per capita than Alberta does. If you hired an extra 120k doctors in the Alberta public health system, we'd see better numbers too!
#abpoli
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
The UCP argues recall is being weaponized against policy, not misconduct.
By that logic, the Gondek recall was also weaponized, as it was explicitly against her policies.
The UCP's reaction to the weaponized recall on Gondek?
To make recall easier.
By that logic, the Gondek recall was also weaponized, as it was explicitly against her policies.
The UCP's reaction to the weaponized recall on Gondek?
To make recall easier.
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The UCP argues recall is being weaponized against policy, not misconduct.
By that logic, the Gondek recall was also weaponized, as it was explicitly against her policies.
The UCP's reaction to the weaponized recall on Gondek?
To make recall easier.
By that logic, the Gondek recall was also weaponized, as it was explicitly against her policies.
The UCP's reaction to the weaponized recall on Gondek?
To make recall easier.
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
You stomp on our rights
We threaten your job
That's how this sh*t works
We threaten your job
That's how this sh*t works
calgary.citynews.ca/2025/11/25/f...
Five more Alberta MLAs facing recall, bringing total to 14
#Alberta #abpoli #ableg #UCP
#FireSnith #UCPCorruption
#RecallAllUCP #MLA #Canada
Five more Alberta MLAs facing recall, bringing total to 14
#Alberta #abpoli #ableg #UCP
#FireSnith #UCPCorruption
#RecallAllUCP #MLA #Canada
Five more Alberta MLAs facing recall, bringing total to 14
Elections Alberta says it has approved recall petitions against five more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative caucus, bringing the total to 14
calgary.citynews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
You stomp on our rights
We threaten your job
That's how this sh*t works
We threaten your job
That's how this sh*t works
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
Any elected official who doesn’t support our 🇨🇦 charter rights, public healthcare & public education should lose their job.
#Canpoli #ableg #abpoli #Alberta #Canada #prochoice #UCP #AHS #AxeTheVaxTax #CorruptCare #UCPCorruption #ABHealth #ABEd #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead #RecallThemAll #CanadaSky
#Canpoli #ableg #abpoli #Alberta #Canada #prochoice #UCP #AHS #AxeTheVaxTax #CorruptCare #UCPCorruption #ABHealth #ABEd #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead #RecallThemAll #CanadaSky
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Any elected official who doesn’t support our 🇨🇦 charter rights, public healthcare & public education should lose their job.
#Canpoli #ableg #abpoli #Alberta #Canada #prochoice #UCP #AHS #AxeTheVaxTax #CorruptCare #UCPCorruption #ABHealth #ABEd #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead #RecallThemAll #CanadaSky
#Canpoli #ableg #abpoli #Alberta #Canada #prochoice #UCP #AHS #AxeTheVaxTax #CorruptCare #UCPCorruption #ABHealth #ABEd #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead #RecallThemAll #CanadaSky
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
Universal Healthcare means one high-quality system for everyone, regardless of income.
Two-tier means two systems: faster care for people who can pay, slower (and less accessible) care for those who can't.
Danielle Smith effectively switched Alberta to Two-Tier yesterday.
NoTwoTier.ca #ableg
Two-tier means two systems: faster care for people who can pay, slower (and less accessible) care for those who can't.
Danielle Smith effectively switched Alberta to Two-Tier yesterday.
NoTwoTier.ca #ableg
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Universal Healthcare means one high-quality system for everyone, regardless of income.
Two-tier means two systems: faster care for people who can pay, slower (and less accessible) care for those who can't.
Danielle Smith effectively switched Alberta to Two-Tier yesterday.
NoTwoTier.ca #ableg
Two-tier means two systems: faster care for people who can pay, slower (and less accessible) care for those who can't.
Danielle Smith effectively switched Alberta to Two-Tier yesterday.
NoTwoTier.ca #ableg
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
#OperationTotalRecall #yyc #abpoli #ableg
Update on #RecallMickey:
Several of us gathered last night to discuss our next steps. We estimated we'll need about 50-100 canvassers. These canvassers must be residents of Calgary-Cross. (1/2)
RecallMickey.ca
Update on #RecallMickey:
Several of us gathered last night to discuss our next steps. We estimated we'll need about 50-100 canvassers. These canvassers must be residents of Calgary-Cross. (1/2)
RecallMickey.ca
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#OperationTotalRecall #yyc #abpoli #ableg
Update on #RecallMickey:
Several of us gathered last night to discuss our next steps. We estimated we'll need about 50-100 canvassers. These canvassers must be residents of Calgary-Cross. (1/2)
RecallMickey.ca
Update on #RecallMickey:
Several of us gathered last night to discuss our next steps. We estimated we'll need about 50-100 canvassers. These canvassers must be residents of Calgary-Cross. (1/2)
RecallMickey.ca
Reposted by Sonya 🇨🇦
2/8 The new targets include heavy hitters: House Speaker Ric #McIver and cabinet ministers Rajan #Sawhney, Dale #Nally, and RJ #Sigurdson.
They join Education Minister Demetrios #Nicolaides, who was already facing a campaign.
The pressure on the governing caucus is mounting.
They join Education Minister Demetrios #Nicolaides, who was already facing a campaign.
The pressure on the governing caucus is mounting.
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 AM
2/8 The new targets include heavy hitters: House Speaker Ric #McIver and cabinet ministers Rajan #Sawhney, Dale #Nally, and RJ #Sigurdson.
They join Education Minister Demetrios #Nicolaides, who was already facing a campaign.
The pressure on the governing caucus is mounting.
They join Education Minister Demetrios #Nicolaides, who was already facing a campaign.
The pressure on the governing caucus is mounting.