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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 7h

100%. It is often wild how "small" it truly is.

Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 9h

Case in point: I was at a bbq on the weekend and someone said I looked familiar. Tried to determine if she knew me or my (identical twin) sister. After some detective work, we determined we briefly worked at the Market Mall Gap together almost two decades ago.

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 9h

I think people don't realize we're at 1.6 million because you can't leave your house in this city without bumping into someone you know. Seriously, Calgary is the biggest small town ever.

Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 2d

Calgary’s suddenly a few years away from a population milestone planners had expected to come by mid-century. I don’t think ppl realize we’re already a 1.6M city.
By me:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

ANALYSIS | Calgary is racing to 2 million people. Will next council prepare for it? | CBC News

City's population has hit 1.6M far faster than expected. City hall will face pressure to manage continued growth and the strains that come with it.

www.cbc.ca

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 6d

open.substack.com/pub/annehele...

I Promise This Will Change The Way You Think About Partnership

Are You In "The Squeeze"?

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 6d

open.substack.com/pub/plumpits...

unrot your brain

on post-grad decay and the fight to feel sharp again

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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 6d

Good column.

Overdue, and filled with conclusions a lot of people arrived at many, many months ago, but hey, credit where it's due.

www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson...

Jen Gerson: Maybe this angry panel will fix it!

Alberta tries for Round 3 of the Fair Deal panel.

www.readtheline.ca

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Harold Pliszka @hpliszka.bsky.social · 8d

"... a male high-school student from Calgary took to the microphone to criticize the government... The boy's microphone was cut off 14 seconds into his question...

"Your parents should turn you over your knee," said [UCP's] moderator Bruce McAllister."

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Premier's Alberta Next Panel closes out tour in tense Calgary town hall | CBC News

Premier Danielle Smith's panel completed its cross-province tour on a tense note on Monday night as the premier heard from residents with grievances directed at Ottawa and her own government.

www.cbc.ca

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 9d

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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 9d

Hey Dave! Who’s going to be the next Mayor of Edmonton? Walters, Knack, Cartmell? It could be anyone's game.

daveberta.substack.com/p/hey-dave-w...

Hey Dave! Who’s going to be the next Mayor of Edmonton?

Walters, Knack, Cartmell? It could be anyone's game.

daveberta.substack.com

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 9d

Great post! Now do Calgary next 😉

Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 9d

It's the most magical time of year to hike!

Everything you need to know about larch hiking here: gooutside.substack.com/p/larch-watc...

And evidence of why we always recommend staying away from popular trails, especially on weekends, is here: www.instagram.com/reel/DPIh748...

Larch Watch 2025 Is On

And here's five things you should know

gooutside.substack.com

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 9d

Bizarre. Agree re Spring/Summer/Fall. But also Winter!!

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 9d

River Hall is awesome. Exactly what we need more of in Calgary. Accessible, affordable, fun places for people (and dogs) of all ages to gather.
So why is it only open for 15 days a year?!

cm 🇨🇦 @cmcalgary.bsky.social · 10d

Party time at River Hall. Food, music, drink. 4th Ave & 8th ST SW

People, picnic tables, food and drink stations. Everyone hanging out having a good time.

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 9d

I don't like talking about the hate & abuse I received in politics. I don't need sympathy. But we do need change. And I promised to support women & girls who want to go into politics. So here is my story. We need to stop this. Now.

🔗 thewalrus.ca/they-called-...

They Called Her “Climate Barbie.” She Fired Back | The Walrus

Catherine McKenna on misogyny, rage farming, and the toll of online violence in Canadian politics

thewalrus.ca

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🇨🇦Tired Mama G 🇨🇦 @tiredmamag.bsky.social · 13d

Don’t read the comments in this link when you’re out in public, it is a huge tear-jerker to read about the many people were so deeply impacted by someone that many hadn’t even met.

Cailynn Klingbeil @cailynn.bsky.social · 13d

"Darren did not want a formal funeral. If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger." 💔 #yycbike #yegbike edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/dar...

Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering

View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 6 tribute posts from the community.

edmontonjournal.remembering.ca

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 13d

"My general philosophy is life is short. You should make every day a little adventure.
And so I will have my adventure today and then I will have a little adventure tomorrow that might be a little different."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 13d

"If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger."

Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 13d

Darren Markland touched the lives of so many in Edmonton and across Canada and I know he will be greatly missed by family, friends, colleagues, patients and others. edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/dar...

Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering

View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 6 tribute posts from the community.

edmontonjournal.remembering.ca

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 14d

For three straight years now, Alberta has been the most popular destination, on net, for Canadian residents moving within the country.

And for nearly four straight years, Ontario has seen the most Canadian residents leave.

Net interprovincial migration in Q2 (April to June) 2025

Alberta reported the largest net gain from interprovincial migration for the 12th consecutive quarter

While Ontario reported the largest net loss from interprovincial migration for the 15th consecutive quarter

Source: Statistics Canada Table 17-10-0020-01 (Chart: Robson Fletcher/CBC)

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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 15d

It's (almost) larch time!!!
gooutside.substack.com/p/larch-watc... #GoOutside

Larch Watch 2025 Is On

And here's five things you should know

gooutside.substack.com

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Dr. Kristopher Wells @drkristopherwells.bsky.social · 17d

The cruelty and unfairness of life is a sobering reminder that our time on this pale blue dot is fragile and unknown.

Live each day to the fullest. Love fiercely. Be humble. Do good.

In the end, it’s not what we did but the relationships we had.

You were loved by many.