Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3h

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

1 40 80

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 18h

“A leader of the Alberta separatist movement has been reprimanded by the Law Society of Alberta for a second time in four months, after he admitted to twice breaching professional standards.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

Alberta separatist lawyer reprimanded for second time in four months

Jeffrey Rath represents the Alberta Prosperity Project and was reprimanded on Friday for his role in a near-decade old legal case.

edmontonjournal.com

19 92 190

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

1.4K 8.3K 15K

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 6h

For those who are disabled, you can reach out to 311 to have someone come to your house so you can vote.
#YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli

1 8 8

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Another Green @anothergreen.bsky.social · 2h

Alarming that both Tories and Reform are committed to accelerating fossil fuel use and rolling back renewables. A suicide lobby, enthusiastic about wrecking our future! #Fossilfools #ClimateChange

16 68 210

☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy @roeteddy.bsky.social · 2h

This --- voting should be accessible to all people..please reach out it you need help getting to any of the polls!! #lethbridge #yql #abpoli #lethpoli

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 6h

This!! 👇👇
Need help getting to the polling station(s)? Just reach out.
#YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli

bsky.app/profile/beli...

belindacrowson.bsky.social @belindacrowson.bsky.social · 6h

And for those who are not disabled yet are still having trouble getting to the two polling stations, reach out to me and I'll help arrange a ride for you. Volunteers are standing by...

1 2

☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy @roeteddy.bsky.social · 1d

Hey #LETHBRIDGE #YQL we need people to help out during this important time

Ubiquitous B🇨🇦 @colbecky.bsky.social · 6d

Just part of the many, many things our teachers, students & schools do to look after kids in our community. Please share this far and wide! #Lethbridge #YQL

Brief version. Churchill High school GSA will continue to provide lunches for students in need. They can now be picked up at either public library location. Just request a ‘healthy hero snack’.

1 1

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 6d

Every journalist should have the following response prepared for every time they speak with Premier Danielle Smith:

“With respect, Premier, that did not answer my question. What you provided was a justification aligned with your predetermined position, not a direct response."

6 56 170

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 4d

Blaming immigrants is not new in Alberta. My latest for The Tyee.
'Shameless': How the Alberta Next Panel Blamed Immigrants via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

‘Shameless’: How the Alberta Next Panel Blamed Immigrants | The Tyee

Divisive scapegoating, including showing a slanted video, fits the populist playbook, says an expert.

thetyee.ca

5 55 89

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Ubiquitous B🇨🇦 @colbecky.bsky.social · 1d

Alrighty! Here’s your breakdown on who’s running for mayor in #Lethbridge #YQL #ableg. Great insights as always. Want a breakdown of everyone running for municipal office. Check out @ydbelanger.bsky.social previous posts. Need to know where and when to vote? Check out elections.ab.ca

2 3

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

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

UCP - We want teachers back to the bargaining table!

Also UCP - The earliest we can do is the 14th!

But at least it looks like bargaining in the teachers strike will restart next week!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

9 30 76

☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy @roeteddy.bsky.social · 2d

So let me get this straight #UCP YOU would rather give parents $30 dollars a day and fire support staff that actually fund #ABteachers

Again why can't we just fire all the ucp for failing at their jobs?

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

From the DM’s…

As the government delays returning to the bargaining table for almost a week…

Looks like that delay might cost some people their jobs.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy @roeteddy.bsky.social · 2d

Election interference in alberta? #ucpdesparate #electionsABuseless

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

From the DM’s…

Hearing of similar problems in Edmonton…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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

On the school board trustee front…

Hearing some “elections workers” were at advance polling stations in #yyc telling people that candidates had dropped out so there would be no trustee ballots.

When those candidates had not dropped out.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #yyc

☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy @roeteddy.bsky.social · 2d

This is how the ucp is treating seniors and the disabled?? Makes me so angry
At what point do farmers not realize this will be them some day? #firetheucp

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

From the DM’s…

Meanwhile, in the land of privately owned, for profit care…

Allegedly long term care homes have stopped using overnight adult diapers and are only using daytime ones because they’re cheaper.

Even though they allegedly compromise care.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

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

“This new funding model benefits school divisions with declining enrolments, often found in rural areas. For school divisions with increasing enrolment, the WMA model creates a funding shortfall.”

Rearview mirror math.
Rearview mirror government.

Growth in student enrolment and certificated school staff in Alberta since 2016-17
Student enrolment and full-time-equivalent (FTE) certificated staff in public, separate, charter and Francophone schools.

The chart shows a widening gap between the two variables since 2019.

12 10

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

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

The Alberta Medicial Association is raising the alarm on the disintegration of healthcare into silos that will only create barriers for patients.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

9 83 190

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 2d

An important point re: access to voting. 👇
bsky.app/profile/roet...

☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy @roeteddy.bsky.social · 2d

Hey can you also mention for those that are disabled they can reach out to 311 to have someone come to their house so they can vote? I had no clue till I started researching the school trustees. ❤️

3 4

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 3d

I will post "Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025" every day until Oct 20.👇
My post on the mayoral campaign will be out TOMORROW!
Vote on October 20! #YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli

Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025

I’m going off script in this post to discuss the slate of candidates for the October 20 Lethbridge municipal election. To cut through the white noise and offer some clarity (albeit no certainty), I…

yalebelanger.wordpress.com

4 3

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 2d

13 43

☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy @roeteddy.bsky.social · 2d

Hey can you also mention for those that are disabled they can reach out to 311 to have someone come to their house so they can vote? I had no clue till I started researching the school trustees. ❤️

2 3

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 2d

I will post "Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025" every day until Oct 20.👇
My post on the mayoral campaign is now published!
Vote on October 20! #YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli yalebelanger.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/m...

Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025

I’m going off script in this post to discuss the slate of candidates for the October 20 Lethbridge municipal election. To cut through the white noise and offer some clarity (albeit no certainty), I…

yalebelanger.wordpress.com

1 2 2

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

CTV News Lethbridge @ctvnewslethbridge.bsky.social · 4d

Quinn Keenan speaks with students rallying to support their teachers during strike action + #Lethbridge's Dave Elton Skate Park to be retired. #yql
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Monday, October 6, 2025

www.ctvnews.ca

1 2

☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy @roeteddy.bsky.social · 2d

#IsupportTeachers I❤️public education!!

CTV News Lethbridge @ctvnewslethbridge.bsky.social · 2d

Hundreds rally in #Lethbridge to support striking teachers, Karsen Marczuk reports + civilians continue searching for Darius Macdougall in Crowsnest Pass. #yql
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Wednesday, October 8, 2025

www.ctvnews.ca

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 2d

My comments on the #Lethbridge mayoral race. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely intended. Enjoy!
yalebelanger.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/t...

Two Stories, No Strategy: Lethbridge’s Mayoral Race, 2025

Bear with me while I quickly cite the oft-maligned former U.S. President Richard Milhous Nixon, who, in a 1971 speech, reflected on the increasingly combustible nature of American politics. He obse…

yalebelanger.wordpress.com

2 10 21

Reposted by ☕️addictedBear-Roeteddy

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

New episode!

We sit down with former Alberta Medical Association President & current ER physician Dr Paul Parks for a deep dive on the state of Alberta Healthcare with no punches pulled!

EMS Crisis! Chartered Surgical Facilities! And so much more!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

youtu.be/v6hYu9F46TA

Episode 7.34 - Alberta's Healthcare Crisis with Dr Paul Parks (@pfparks)!

YouTube video by The Breakdown AB

youtu.be

3 29 50