Laurie Buckland
@laurieinyyc.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Retired biologist living in Alberta (for now). Love hiking, nature, travel, cooking, reading, knitting, watercolour painting. #ABResistance #EnoughIsEnoughUCP #WomenAgainstPoilievre
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From the DM's...
UCP MLA says via email that the decision to use the notwithstanding clause was not just about getting students into classrooms...
The UCP were worried that arbitration would cost them "hundreds of millions, potentially billions".
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
UCP MLA says via email that the decision to use the notwithstanding clause was not just about getting students into classrooms...
The UCP were worried that arbitration would cost them "hundreds of millions, potentially billions".
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told reporters to ask her advisors how/why Sam Mraiche was hanging out with her inner circle, watching the 2023 election results roll in.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social and Emma Graney
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social and Emma Graney
Danielle Smith punts questions on health CEO’s election night appearance
Alberta NDP uses revelations to reiterate calls for public inquiry into controversy
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told reporters to ask her advisors how/why Sam Mraiche was hanging out with her inner circle, watching the 2023 election results roll in.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social and Emma Graney
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social and Emma Graney
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Anyways...
Can only imagine how nerve wracking is must be to be Marshall or Rob tonight!
Here's the link to the new story!
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Can only imagine how nerve wracking is must be to be Marshall or Rob tonight!
Here's the link to the new story!
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Danielle Smith punts questions on health CEO’s election night appearance
Alberta NDP uses revelations to reiterate calls for public inquiry into controversy
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Anyways...
Can only imagine how nerve wracking is must be to be Marshall or Rob tonight!
Here's the link to the new story!
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Can only imagine how nerve wracking is must be to be Marshall or Rob tonight!
Here's the link to the new story!
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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Alberta's Smith says her United Conservative Party is not a separatist party (Alberta)
Alberta's Smith says her United Conservative Party is not a separatist party - Alberta News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party isn't a separatist party.
www.castanet.net
December 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Thank you Thomas, Forever Canadian group & all Albertans who supported & signed the petition
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thank you Thomas, Forever Canadian group & all Albertans who supported & signed the petition
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CONGRATULATIONS #ForeverCanadian volunteers!
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Citizen Initiative Petition Verification Completed, Results Announced - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative petition. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has determined under section 10...
www.elections.ab.ca
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
CONGRATULATIONS #ForeverCanadian volunteers!
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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BREAKING:
Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Citizen Initiative Petition Verification Completed, Results Announced - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative petition. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has determined under section 10...
www.elections.ab.ca
December 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
BREAKING:
Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
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Smith: “I’ve got a little tip for low-life criminals out there: if you don’t want to get shot, don’t break into someone’s house. It’s really that simple, isn’t it?”
No, actually, it's not that simple in Canada where we have actual gun control. 🤦
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No, actually, it's not that simple in Canada where we have actual gun control. 🤦
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta to present motion against federal firearm 'seizure' program: Smith | CBC News
Premier Danielle Smith said her government will introduce a motion next week, through provincial sovereignty legislation, to defy the federal gun buy-back program. Smith made the announcement Saturday...
www.cbc.ca
December 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Smith: “I’ve got a little tip for low-life criminals out there: if you don’t want to get shot, don’t break into someone’s house. It’s really that simple, isn’t it?”
No, actually, it's not that simple in Canada where we have actual gun control. 🤦
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No, actually, it's not that simple in Canada where we have actual gun control. 🤦
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Yet more evidence that the "arm's length" Alberta Energy Regulator is a farce. The UCP govt told the AER not to enforce flaring rules, not to tell the public about it, and prostrate itself to the rogue energy companies and they did as they were told.
December 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yet more evidence that the "arm's length" Alberta Energy Regulator is a farce. The UCP govt told the AER not to enforce flaring rules, not to tell the public about it, and prostrate itself to the rogue energy companies and they did as they were told.
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“When you are waiting for the results to come in, especially in a close race like it was in 2023, you are surrounded only by [your] absolute closest advisers,” Mr. Nenshi said”
And Mraiche was with Smith’s elite.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
And Mraiche was with Smith’s elite.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Details of Premier’s ties to businessman underscore need for public probe, Alberta NDP says
Leader Naheed Nenshi says The Globe’s investigation into links between Sam Mraiche and Danielle Smith’s government worthy of further examination
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“When you are waiting for the results to come in, especially in a close race like it was in 2023, you are surrounded only by [your] absolute closest advisers,” Mr. Nenshi said”
And Mraiche was with Smith’s elite.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
And Mraiche was with Smith’s elite.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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My friends @coopspeak.bsky.social & @mjnabuurs.bsky.social of @theresisters.bsky.social have a brand new podcast on Spotify! These smart, feminist ladies conducted fascinating interviews & discussions on the old Twitter. Please check out episode 1 of the new show! open.spotify.com/episode/79DH...
The ReSisters introduce No Ostriching Here.
open.spotify.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My friends @coopspeak.bsky.social & @mjnabuurs.bsky.social of @theresisters.bsky.social have a brand new podcast on Spotify! These smart, feminist ladies conducted fascinating interviews & discussions on the old Twitter. Please check out episode 1 of the new show! open.spotify.com/episode/79DH...
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These people voted to restrict abortion in Alberta
UCP members pass resolutions on auto insurance, abortion, clean coal calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
November 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
These people voted to restrict abortion in Alberta
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Just once I'd like to hear a TV news anchor say, "Sir, that's not true, and if you keep insisting it is, we're going to end this interview to protect our viewers from further disinformation. And we won't invite you back."
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
November 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Just once I'd like to hear a TV news anchor say, "Sir, that's not true, and if you keep insisting it is, we're going to end this interview to protect our viewers from further disinformation. And we won't invite you back."
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Here's a gift link to a story that has more layers than a sack full of onions and somehow raises more questions on the story.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/4c440ab...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/4c440ab...
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Here's a gift link to a story that has more layers than a sack full of onions and somehow raises more questions on the story.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/4c440ab...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/4c440ab...
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The Frankenparty stitched together by Jason Kenney spawns a separatist monster in its ranks. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/the-...
The Frankenparty stitched together by Jason Kenney spawns a separatist monster in its ranks - Alberta Politics
The Frankenparty stitched together in 2017 by Jason Kenney from the Wildrose Party and the Progressive Conservatives has spawned a monster. Hard-line Alberta separatists who were tolerated by Mr. Ken...
albertapolitics.ca
November 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The Frankenparty stitched together by Jason Kenney spawns a separatist monster in its ranks. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/the-...
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what makes anyone think they can handle the complexity of running health care, education, or any of the core functions of govt?
Doesn't matter how you vote... every AB should be outraged.
11/11
Doesn't matter how you vote... every AB should be outraged.
11/11
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
what makes anyone think they can handle the complexity of running health care, education, or any of the core functions of govt?
Doesn't matter how you vote... every AB should be outraged.
11/11
Doesn't matter how you vote... every AB should be outraged.
11/11
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Their continued refusal to call a public inquiry is an open admission that they are not seeking truth, but simply covering their tracks
Why should all ABs care? You're paying for this: you taxpayer money wasted AND in worsening access to HC on every front.
9/11
Why should all ABs care? You're paying for this: you taxpayer money wasted AND in worsening access to HC on every front.
9/11
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Their continued refusal to call a public inquiry is an open admission that they are not seeking truth, but simply covering their tracks
Why should all ABs care? You're paying for this: you taxpayer money wasted AND in worsening access to HC on every front.
9/11
Why should all ABs care? You're paying for this: you taxpayer money wasted AND in worsening access to HC on every front.
9/11
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NO ACCOUNTABILITY, NO TRUST. RCMP IS INVOLVED
This scandal has triggered RCMP and Auditor-General investigations and led to a Cabinet Minister's resignation - who was on the inside and in the know and says this govt cannot be trusted to investigate itself.
8/11
This scandal has triggered RCMP and Auditor-General investigations and led to a Cabinet Minister's resignation - who was on the inside and in the know and says this govt cannot be trusted to investigate itself.
8/11
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
NO ACCOUNTABILITY, NO TRUST. RCMP IS INVOLVED
This scandal has triggered RCMP and Auditor-General investigations and led to a Cabinet Minister's resignation - who was on the inside and in the know and says this govt cannot be trusted to investigate itself.
8/11
This scandal has triggered RCMP and Auditor-General investigations and led to a Cabinet Minister's resignation - who was on the inside and in the know and says this govt cannot be trusted to investigate itself.
8/11
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While we need more answers to see what was going on… the appearance of corruption at this level is enough to show that public trust is fundamentally broken in the Premier's office.
5/11
5/11
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
While we need more answers to see what was going on… the appearance of corruption at this level is enough to show that public trust is fundamentally broken in the Premier's office.
5/11
5/11
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THEY CANNOT BE TRUSTED TO GOVERN FAIRLY.
The allegations about the Premier’s former Chief of Staff hiring the vendor's family members while living in the sister's house represent a shocking conflict of interest.
4/11
The allegations about the Premier’s former Chief of Staff hiring the vendor's family members while living in the sister's house represent a shocking conflict of interest.
4/11
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
THEY CANNOT BE TRUSTED TO GOVERN FAIRLY.
The allegations about the Premier’s former Chief of Staff hiring the vendor's family members while living in the sister's house represent a shocking conflict of interest.
4/11
The allegations about the Premier’s former Chief of Staff hiring the vendor's family members while living in the sister's house represent a shocking conflict of interest.
4/11
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