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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 5d

It's that time of year! Almost time to purchase new studded winter shoes. You know, to participate in this 'inexpensive' sport. 😄

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 7d

We meet the last Thursday of every month. So November’s Write Night is Nov. 27. Hope you can join us 😊

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 8d

Beautiful!

Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 8d

All recovered from my ultra. First longish run this morning in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley. Helped Jen figure out the route for ‘Warm Hands, Warm Hearts’ - a race to support the unhoused with mittens and hats.

Register!
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#trailrunning #yeg #edmonton

Edmonton’s river valley on a cool November morning. Blue sky and aqua water.

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 9d

Anti-EDI movement is gaining force in Canada. If you are in academia, please consider signing this open letter. Members of the parlimentary committee on Science and Research are using their position to push ideology rather than research. #canada #academia #edi #research #science #tricouncil #SSHRC

Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data

Why do we need urgent action to protect our data? The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10d

The Alberta President of the Canadian Bar Association has entered the chat…

Calling out not only the preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause but also the limited debate as threats to the rule of law.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 12d

Excellent news!

Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 12d

Oh wow.

Organizers of Alberta's 'Forever Canadian' petition say they collected 456,365 signatures.

Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 13d

I host a monthly night for dedicated, quiet creative work at Roam Cafe. It's free, cozy, and good people. Join us!

#yeg #yegwriters

Write Night (October 2025)

Write Night at Roam Cafe Join us for an evening of writing and community from 6:30 to 9:00 pm (MT) on the last Thursday of every month.

www.eventbrite.ca

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 13d

Jet lag is gone and a new writing plan is underway. Who doesn't get excited by first steps? Winter asks for pause and creativity, no?

Cool darkness, wind calls
Wet morning's yawning question
What will you begin?

#winter #mornings #haiku #starts

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 16d

If this were true, the UCP would be willing to discuss classroom size and complexity. Back to work legislation is a power move.

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 17d

I question how the study lumps calorie counting and fitness apps together for the same conclusion. It also included Strava which has a social media element. There are many variations in technology to support health. My Coros watch, for example, allows me to track my mood and feelings about my runs…

Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 17d

Forcing teachers back to work is NOT about AB children; it is about power, greed, and sloppy governance. If the AB Gov they really cared about children, they would support teachers' working conditions. Simple as that. #abgov #ata #alberta #albertateachers #teacherstrike #ableg #abpolitics

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 19d

Interesting! I’ve never heard of the island until now.

Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 19d

Yay! Yes, one of Alberta’s unsung, beautiful parks. The Athabasca Fire Lookout, plane crash, and indigenous village are interesting hikes from Jarvis Lake.

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𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 (𝐬𝐡𝐞/𝐡𝐞𝐫) 🇨🇦 @susanincanada.bsky.social · 19d

Many of us stand w/ teachers, staff, & students & support #PublicEducation.

@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.

Solidarity. ✊

#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 21d

Finished the #CappadociaMediumTrail ultra yesterday- 63k, 2000m gain. Challenging race, HOT, fun surprises (natural rock tunnels and scrambles). Views were incredible. Racing an international Solomon event was entirely different from homegrown ultras. 10/10 experience. #TrailRunning #ultramarathon

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 23d

All registered for tomorrow’s CMT ultra in #Cappadocia . It was pretty surreal walking into race registration during the mosque’s call to prayer. Here we go!! #trailrunning #CappadociaUltraTrail #Turkey

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 26d

Hiked to the top of Mount Nemrut to catch sunrise on the Gods. Only 4 days to race day and my legs are itching to go. The short climb to Nemrut was a beautiful comprise for taper week #Turkey #Türkiye #Nemrut #taper #Anatolia

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · 29d

Celebrating Iznik tiles and mosque domes in Istanbul. A rich and beautiful culture, but complicated political shadows. #istanbul #turkey #Türkiye #iznik #hagiasophia #bluemosque #takism

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · Oct 6

Just off the water from an amazing camping and kayaking trip off the coast of Kayakoy, Türkiye 🇹🇷. Gentle aquamarine was paired with 6 foot swells at times. Explored coastal caves. Unfortunately, bad weather made us pull out early. #Türkiye #Turkey #kayak #paddle #paddling #adventure #travel

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · Sep 28

Second training run in Turkey today (still suffering from jet lag) but got up into the hills for my first view of the Mediterranean. Hot AF. #trailrunning #Türkiye #Dalaman

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · Sep 24

Haha! Thanks!

Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · Sep 24

Did you see our dragonboat? What a beautiful night!

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · Sep 24

Final dragonboat practice of the season! The boats and dock will be put away for winter this weekend. We did a sunset paddle and returned to our dock in the dark. We lit up the river valley though! #edbrc #yeg #dragonboating #paddle #dragonboat #northsaskatchewanriver #fall

Dragonboat paddling into the sunset in Edmonton

Dragonboat with lights on a night paddle. Heading downstream with Edmonton skyline on the left.

Dragonboat night paddle heading down a river and approaching Edmonton’s Low Level Bridge. City lights reflecting on the water.

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Laura Manuel 🇨🇦 @lauram1066.bsky.social · Sep 23

“Sundown in the Paris of the prairies” (Tragically Hip) #yeg #NorthSaskatcgewanRiver

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