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liseabetta.bsky.social @liseabetta.bsky.social · 17h

#NoKings

Lady4Freedom @sassylassiein2024.bsky.social · 20h

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liseabetta.bsky.social @liseabetta.bsky.social · 17h

#Cdnpoli #BCpoli #healthcare

Michelle Cohen @docmcohen.medsky.social · 1d

This whole situation is so disturbing, but the blasé responses of health officials, the way they brush off the total loss of OB/gyne care, their weak reassurance that it will be easy to replace these doctors - so chilling.
#medsky #cansky
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All ob-gyns at Kamloops, B.C., hospital announce resignations | CBC News

All seven ob-gyns working at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., have announced their resignation due to working conditions, according to a letter sent by the group. Interior Health says recruitm...

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lholan.bsky.social @lholan.bsky.social · 13h

I worked in Kamloops with some of these doctors. They must have absolutely no choice. How very sad for that whole area. Are they thinking they can just rehire another team?! Crazy

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liseabetta.bsky.social @liseabetta.bsky.social · 17h

#Cdnpoli #Abpoli #SKpoli Wyant report.
#AlbertaHealthCare #DanielleSmith #MHCare

NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 17h

I urge my fellow Albertans to read the Wyant report. It's actually not that long! It's not as well organized as one might hope but it is damning. #abpoli #ableg
open.alberta.ca/publications...
Take this, for example:

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liseabetta.bsky.social @liseabetta.bsky.social · 16h

#Cdnpoli #Alberta #UCP #DanielleSmith

Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean @mitchellab.bsky.social · 23h

“Someone” walked away with $70 million from AHS — and the only thing the Premier said is “wasn’t me!”
#ableg #abpoli

Judge Wyant's report on the AHS scandal reads like a 'bad spy' novel

It's comically bad, and it's really bad, and so far, no one is accountable, either.

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Deb 🇨🇦 @debrule.bsky.social · 23h

You don't get sky box seats, rental deals on houses and jobs handed to your family members by taking legitimate offers from Ottawa.

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

In December of 2022, the Govt of Canada offered 96,000 bottles of Australian Tylenol (the real brand) to Alberta.

It wasn’t AHS that refused.

It was the govt, saying that wouldn’t be enough.

How many bottles were actually used in hospitals?

9,000.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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lholan.bsky.social @lholan.bsky.social · 20h

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 5d

This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 5d

US Soybean farmer: This is caused by this administration, and it’s having a negative major consequence on not only farmers, but also on American factory workers..."

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lholan.bsky.social @lholan.bsky.social · 4d

So scary!!!

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KAMALA NATION @kamalanation.bsky.social · 5d

What a time to be alive when The Frog and his/her (inflatable) animal friends became the forefront of the Resistance in "war torn" Portland 😆 👏 👏 👏

Do Not Obey. We are Democracy. @zangerliberia.bsky.social · 5d

War torn Portland.
I am

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 5d

When politicians make guarantees, they must be held accountable. Albertans were promised no out-of-pocket costs for healthcare — no exceptions. A $100 vaccine fee isn’t just a bill, it’s a broken promise. #Alberta #Accountability #HealthCare #AxeTheCaxTax #ABleg #ABpoli

A mock greeting card styled as an official government communication from Alberta. On the left side of the open card is a fake invoice labeled “Government of Alberta” with the provincial crest at the top. The address reads “Alberta Health, 10025 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1G.” The heading says “INVOICE – ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE,” with details showing a charge of $100 for a COVID-19 vaccination administrative fee. A large red rubber stamp diagonally across the invoice reads “RETURN TO SENDER” in bold block letters. Below, faint text clarifies “SAMPLE – SATIRE / NOT OFFICIAL.”

On the right-hand side, a printed letter is addressed to “Premier Smith.” The text reads:

Dear Premier Smith,
In April 2023, you made Health Care Guarantee, assuring Albertans that no one would ever have to pay out of pocket to see their doctor or receive the medical treatment they need — no exceptions.

I recently received a $100 administrative bill for a COVID-19 vaccine.

In the spirit of your promise, I am therefore returning this bill to your office for correction.

A Tax-Paying Albertan

The card combines political satire and protest imagery, criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for an alleged contradiction between a public healthcare promise and a supposed out-of-pocket vaccine fee. The “RETURN TO SENDER” stamp symbolizes the sender’s rejection of the bill and their demand that the government honor its guarantee of no-cost healthcare. The overall tone is formal, ironic, and defiant, intended to highlight perceived inconsistency in provincial healthcare policy while emphasizing that the image is parody, not an authentic government document.

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lholan.bsky.social @lholan.bsky.social · 4d

Done!!

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 5d

Post info in alt tags. Make some GOOD TROUBLE, we need 100 letters. CC your MLA and fav media. #ABleg #ABpoli
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Albertans — Do you miss Smith's Alberta Next videos and town halls?
If you attended a town hall or completed the Alberta Next survey and felt it wasn’t neutral, you can file a Procedural Fairness & Transparency Complaint with the Alberta Ombudsman.
If an event or survey feels political, confusing, or unclear about who’s behind it — that’s not public input, that’s misrepresentation.
📢 Every single submission counts.
Each Albertan’s complaint becomes its own oversight file — and that’s what triggers action.
🖱️ Submit your complaint:
📧 To: info@ombudsman.ab.ca
📧 CC: info@ethicscommissioner.ab.ca, complaints@elections.ab.ca
📧 Subject: Procedural Fairness & Transparency Complaint — Alberta Next Panel
✉️ Sample email to copy, paste, and personalize:

Dear Alberta Ombudsman,
I am submitting a formal complaint under the Ombudsman Act (RSA 2000, c. O-8, s. 12(1)) regarding the administration of the Alberta Next Panel public consultation process.
The Alberta Next initiative was presented as a neutral, government-led consultation on Alberta’s future. However, the process appeared inconsistent and confusing, raising concerns about procedural fairness, transparency, and compliance with Section 3.1 of the Government of Alberta Communications Policy, which requires all communications to be “factual, objective, and free from political bias.”

Dear Alberta Ombudsman,
I am submitting a formal complaint under the Ombudsman Act (RSA 2000, c. O-8, s. 12(1)) regarding the administration of the Alberta Next Panel public consultation process.
The Alberta Next initiative was presented as a neutral, government-led consultation on Alberta’s future. However, the process appeared inconsistent and confusing, raising concerns about procedural fairness, transparency, and compliance with Section 3.1 of the Government of Alberta Communications Policy, which requires all communications to be “factual, objective, and free from political bias.”
Participants were not clearly informed who designed or oversaw the engagement, whether it was independent or politically directed, or how personal information and input would be used. These gaps undermined informed participation and public trust.
I respectfully request that your office review whether the Alberta Next process:
• met recognized standards of fairness, transparency, and impartiality expected in public consultations;
• provided clear and accurate information to participants about its purpose and oversight; and
• used government branding or communications in ways that could mislead the public about its neutrality.
I also ask that your office review publicly available media coverage, recordings, or meeting minutes from Alberta Next town halls to determine whether the format, facilitation, or messaging met the principles of fair and open engagement.
Please confirm receipt of this complaint and advise if further details are required.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
(Your City)
📁 Attach a photo or note where the event took place if you can — firsthand proof helps.
A large number of similar complaints can trigger a systemic Ombudsman investigation, which could:
⚖️ Expose how the Alberta Next panel was actually run
⚖️ Discredit its results publicly
⚖️ Force new fairness and transparency standards for public consultations

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 5d

From the DM’s…

Looks like multiple complaints have been launched regarding Dani’s “Manufacturing Consent on the Taxpayers Dime Tour”

Sorry…

That’s the “Alberta Next” panel.

Potato, poh-tah-toe

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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lholan.bsky.social @lholan.bsky.social · 4d

Love this show!!!

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Bradley Whitford @bradleywhitford.bsky.social · 5d

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lholan.bsky.social @lholan.bsky.social · 4d

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 5d

#DanielleSmith gave a Healthcare guarantee that you would never have to pay out of pocket. Remember that when you get the $100 bill for the Covid Vaccine. Mark "return to sender" with a copy of the HC Guarantee #ABpoli #ABleg #AxeTheVaxTax #Integrity #HCGuarantee #FinePrint

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 6d

WAR-TORN PORTLAND

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lholan.bsky.social @lholan.bsky.social · 5d

Oh the horror! Have they stopped for a latte break?

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 6d

Rest of post in alt tag. If you had issues with the #AlbertaNext Surveys send an email using file number listed. CC your MLA, the opposition and media. #ABleg #ABpoli

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Subject: Support Submission – File No. 2025-0213 (Alberta Next Panel)
Dear Chief Electoral Officer,
I am writing as an Alberta resident to support the complaint under File No. 2025-0213 regarding the Alberta Next Panel.
During 2025, both the Government of Alberta and the United Conservative Party (UCP) promoted surveys branded as “Alberta Next.” The existence of a parallel, party-operated survey closely mirroring the government’s official consultation raises serious questions about whether public resources, communications staff, or web infrastructure were used to benefit a political organization.
I personally experienced confusion or issues while completing the survey process. [Add one or two sentences describing what happened and add any support documents or screenshots if you have any.]
I ask your office to review whether the survey’s administration or communications used public resources in a way that created partisan or misleading outcomes.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City / Town], Alberta
[Email Address]
[Phone (optional)]
💡 Why It Matters
✅ It only takes a minute to make your experience count.
✅ Oversight offices act on evidence — not comments.
✅ The more first-hand accounts they receive, the stronger the case for accountability.
🗣 This isn’t about politics.
It’s about making sure every public process in Alberta is transparent, fair, and accountable. If something felt off — now’s your chance to put it on the record.
✅ Keep it respectful, factual, and focused on accountability.
This isn’t about politics — it’s about protecting public trust and ensuring Alberta’s processes stay fair.

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