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Laurie Buckland @laurieinyyc.bsky.social · 2h

If we get the vax thru AB govt clinic, apparently they send a bill. I wonder what happens if we just don't pay it?

Laurie Buckland @laurieinyyc.bsky.social · 2h

Does anyone know if federal government health care plan will reimburse for covid vax? It seems not from what I can tell.

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Merlin Ca @merlinofcanada.bsky.social · 2h

Just received my Covid booster from my pharmacist rather than getting in a place crowded rather pay my pharmacist for it rather than Alberta Government
Do not believe Dani when she says waste it from multi dose vials they come in individual shot doses, no waste.

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ALT: a green sticker that says # vaccinated on a black background

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2h

From the DM’s…

Hey #yyc!

Students are organizing their own rallies and protests!

Let’s make sure that they know they aren’t alone!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

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Longtail News @longtail.news · 1d

Feed: "Women of ABpoli"
By: Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean on Thursday, October 9, 2025

This Week in AB: October 8, 2025

Strikes, slams, and sighs.

womenofabpoli.substack.com

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 1d

This isn’t about Right or Left Politics, this is about the RIGHT CARE at the right place at the right time.

Come out and discuss HC Access in your community.

You Deserve Safe and Timely Health Care.

Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 1d

We're coming to a town near YOU!

1st stop: Lethbridge! Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social Nov. 2 for an urgent townhall conversation about issues Albertans are experiencing in our health care system & solutions to make our lives & health better.

➕Info & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/healthcarele...

Red text graphic: "An urgent conversation: Public Health Care in Lethbridge. Join Friends of Medicare & Emergency Physician, Dr. Paul Parks: Sunday, November 2. Doors 2:30 pm, Townhall 3:00 pm. Southminster United Church (1011 4th Ave S). friendsofmedicare.org/HealthCareLethbridge"

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glenda_aus🍁🦘 @glendaaus.bsky.social · 1d

There’s two things that, “need to end as quickly as possible”.

1. Ending of funding for private schools.

2. Ending of the UCP/MAGA reign of terror.

#Canada
#NonutsNicolaides
#Alberta
#UCPMAGA

www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...

‘This needs to be over quickly as possible’: Alberta education minister on teachers' strike

Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides addresses the concerns between the province and the union during negotiations.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Tania J. Spencer @taniaspencer.bsky.social · 1d

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"What makes me furious is that protecting kids from repeated infections was entirely possible. Masks work. Air filtration works. We know exactly how schools could have been made safer.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

What if you had to take your drivers test at least every 10 years?

A lot changes over time. Including knowledge/memory of the road rules, driver skills and ability, and the size and deadliness of vehicles.

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Laurie Buckland @laurieinyyc.bsky.social · 1d

I'm all for that. I am fortunate in that most of my jobs required me to take a defensive driving course every few years. There was always something to learn.

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Alberta Views Magazine @albertaviews.bsky.social · 1d

"In a free society, many things are allowed to be said, done and provided that the community would not endorse or fund. Private education is an example. Public funding for private schools should end."

albertaviews.ca/private-scho...
#ABpoli #ABleg #CDNpoli #teachers

Private Schools - Alberta Views

Out of concern for the well-being of the community that I recognize how public subsidies for private schools erode our sense of connection.

albertaviews.ca

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 1d

We're on!

DasHeibz @dasheibz.bsky.social · 1d

📢Event date has been changed to OCTOBER 26TH @ 1:00PM. Still at the Edmonton Legislature North Steps! Spread it! Thank-you! #bantheban #abpol #ableg #alberta

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Rugged Broad @ruggedbroad.bsky.social · 1d

I believe that this pipeline proposal is, literally, a pipe dream. BC and FNs will never approve it. Millions of ABs have no interest in paying for it. I suspect the majority of Canadians oppose it. It’s just a tool to pin Mark Carney.

Let’s just save the 14M, okay?

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Alberta will need B.C. government’s backing to build proposed pipeline: energy minister | CBC News

Canada’s energy minister says Alberta will need to get its neighbouring province on board in order to see its proposed pipeline project to the West Coast come to fruition.

www.cbc.ca

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Nature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know that spending just 15 minutes in nature can reduce stress and boost your well-being?

From reducing anxiety to strengthening friendships, connecting to the natural world makes a positive impact on our mental health 🌍🌿

#WorldMentalHealthDay

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Laurie Buckland @laurieinyyc.bsky.social · 1d

Isn't tomorrow's announcement for the year 2024?

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 1d

Hard to imagine a person less fitted to receive a Nobel peace prize than Trump.
A man who could have stopped Israel's genocide in Gaza many months ago.
But did not.
A man who cd have taken a hard line with Putin.
But did not.
A man who re-names the US defence dept the Dept of War!
#cdnpoli

Raw Story @rawstory.com · 1d

President Donald Trump has repeatedly and publicly demanded to be given a Nobel Peace Prize — and the government of Norway is starting to prepare for the risk he could exact revenge on their country if it doesn't happen.

Norway preparing for Trump to seek revenge if spurned for Nobel Peace Prize: report

President Donald Trump has repeatedly and publicly demanded to be given a Nobel Peace Prize — and the government of Norway is starting to prepare for the risk he could exact revenge on their country if it doesn't happen.According to The Guardian, "The Norwegian Nobel Committee pointedly said on Thur...

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 1d

I spent over a yr trying to work directly with this govt: raised the alarm about disintegration and chaos
Dr. Duggan spent over a yr trying to work w this govt: "and can only describe it as chaos"

HCWs and pts alike cannot navigate this chaos

buff.ly/rLxCOdC

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Laurie Buckland @laurieinyyc.bsky.social · 2d

That room alone is more square meters than my bungalow.

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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 2d

I just want Albertans who still support this UCP government to give me a real reason.

The UCP have made everything worse. Skyrocketing utilities & insurance rates. Healthcare on the verge of collapse. Teachers on strike over working conditions.

They’ve made an awful mess.

#ableg #cdnpoli

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 2d

Calgary, please, just vote. Early voting is open now. Election day is Monday, October 20th. /end

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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, #ableg & #cdnpoli

I hope you’ve all seen this. If not, you should.

Eby is 💯 correct. This “pipeline” is more Danielle Theatre. It’s a means to eventually blame BC & Ottawa for her gov’ts failure. It’s a means to distract from the AHS scandal. It’s pandering to her base.

IT. IS. NOT. REAL.

Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 2d

Danielle Smith loves to pick fights but if I were her I might have thought twice about picking one with a guy who is 6’7”, spits facts, and absolutely nailed the real reason she’s shilling for a pipeline.

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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 2d

The Premier of Alberta is up to her perpetually confused brow in scandals; the teachers are on strike and there’s no end to that in sight, we’re still waiting on the report about the procurement scandal …

The pipeline is THEATRE. It’s not real. It’s a distraction, and it’s a cover - that’s it.

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Laurie Buckland @laurieinyyc.bsky.social · 2d

Take some time to get used to it, but eventually you might find a cause or two to volunteer with. I find that volunteering a few hours a week satisfies my social needs and having a commitment in my calendar gives some structure and purpose to my week. Enjoy!

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Laurie Buckland @laurieinyyc.bsky.social · 2d

Soon you won't know how you ever had time for a job!

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Laurie Buckland @laurieinyyc.bsky.social · 2d

Smith thinks she is an expert on how to deal with Trump.

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