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@kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social

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Canadian gal living in the maple maga hell of Alberta; Bear’s mom; lab lubber; avid reader and lifelong learner; Métis proud “Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced,” James Baldwin

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Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · Sep 2

What a whole ugly dystopian mess Alberta has become. I wonder if this is what small “c” cons envisioned for Alberta when they couldn’t bring themselves to vote for the NDP. I hope every parent of daughters fights this and makes a mockery of the UCP. Smith is disgusting.

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Parents must confirm sex at birth for students in girls' sports in Edmonton Public Schools | CBC News

It comes as the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act sets new rules prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in amateur female sports divisions. The bill came into effect Sept. 1.

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 13h

The Devoted Friend
Jeff Dillon
2021

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 21h

Ray Lewis was one of Canada's greatest sprinters in the 1930s.
The first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist, he was known as Rapid Ray for his speed on the track.
At one point, he held 17 national high school championships.
This is his story.

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A black-and-white historical photo of two athletes racing on a track, with one wearing a numbered jersey (77) and the other in a darker uniform. The scene is set in a stadium with a large crowd of spectators in the background, seated in stands. The track is marked with lanes, and a pole is visible on the right side. The photo is credited to an unknown source from the Wolf Reinhart Archive (cropped).

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 22h

When the First World War started, there were about 500 Muslims living in Canada.
Despite not having many of the rights others did in the country, 22 enlisted to fight for Canada in the war. One never returned home.
This is the story.

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A black-and-white historical photo depicting a formal military ceremony. Several soldiers in uniform, some wearing distinctive hats, are gathered outdoors with trees in the background. One soldier is facing a senior officer, possibly receiving an award or recognition, while other military personnel and a few women in period attire, including large hats, stand nearby. Chairs are arranged for an audience.

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sl25.bsky.social @sl25.bsky.social · 18h

I hear he's big in Michigan! 😁

variety.com/2025/music/n...

Zach Bryan Breaks Record for Largest Concert Audience in U.S. With Michigan Stadium Show

Zach Bryan set the record for the largest concert audience in U.S. history with his Michigan Stadium show Saturday night.

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 19h

BREAKING

In a new video, Dolly Parton, the Queen of America, says she’s going to be ok.

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Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 15h

From your lips to the Creator’s ears! We can only hope for an early election! I’ve shared the song with a couple of teachers and they love it! 😊

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 18h

This couple believes that doctors in California are killing four week old babies in “post birth abortions.”

These people vote.

(Via MakeAmericaKindAgain)

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Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 15h

Omg I just can’t with these dumb folks but fret not America, you are not alone. We have these loony tunes in Canada too. This kind of insanity knows no borders 🤦🏻‍♀️

Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 15h

So the ones that are hurting the most won’t qualify!?! Make that make sense for me please

Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 15h

I believe I like country again! Gonna pull on my shite kickers again 😊

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Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 17h

I had to turn it off. I normally enjoy watching but the disrespect towards the PM by Poilievre & Blanchet made me want to slap the tv. The days of good debate are gone with the current opposition. In fact they aren’t conservative they are reform/alliance trump wannabes. PP would sell us out.

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Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 18h

No words just 👇🏼

a woman is making a funny face and making a funny face with her hands .

Alt: a woman is making a funny face in frustration.

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 1d

Somebody somewhere
Needs flowers tonight

And endless mountain field, filled with flowers.

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Stephanie Wolfe @stephaniewolfe.bsky.social · 20h

Oh loook! I posted it again!! youtu.be/w7cAKm5EAwo

CHALK DUST IN THE AIR - HARD LESSONS NEW RELEASE

YouTube video by Travis Stone

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Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 19h

You know what I remember most about those “peaceful protests” that terrorized the folks living in Ottawa for weeks on end? Those upstanding “protestors” urinating on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. That’s who those people are and it’s exactly who Poilievre & Cons are: a bunch of feckless clowns.

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ynot57.bsky.social @ynot57.bsky.social · 1d

Was he saying this to PM Carney or was he looking in the mirror?

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Downie Wenjack Fund @downiewenjack.bsky.social · 20h

Share your reconciliACTIONs with us!

Use #DoSomething tag us on social media (@downiewenjack), or visit:

downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliactions

#ReconciliACTION #Reconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #WalkForWenjack

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Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 21h

Looking forward to signing this petition.

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DaOldGuy🇨🇦🖇️🍁- part owner of Canada @daoldguy.bsky.social · 1d

This one should be a cakewalk. They only need a little more than half the signatures we needed for the ForeverCanadian petition.

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Vanilla Fluff @stonesfan23.bsky.social · 1d

Well I became a Zach Bryan fan today ! Also highly recommend Margo Price and the icon Steve Earle ! Good country knows what’s up !!

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🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 1d

When pressed as to why Canada doesn’t have a trade deal yet when the UK and the EU have one….

This dude is slick.

#Canada
#CDNpoli

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Kat 🇨🇦 @katfromthehat.bsky.social · 5d

Still Missing please share!
missingpeople.ca/missing-girl...

MISSING GIRL IN HIGH PRAIRIE, ALBERTA – MEGAN PFEFFERLE, 12 – LAST SEEN SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - MissingPeople.ca

Megan Pfefferle, 12, went missing on September 26, 2025, from Sucker Creek First Nation, Alberta. She may be in the High Prairie area. Police and family are concerned for her safety.

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Cat @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 1d

It’s time Canada invests in the North. The Americans & Russians threaten our sovereignty over the Northwest Passage. If they control our waterways, our national sovereignty is at risk. With climate change, that threat becomes ever more urgent.

N.W.T. Council of Leaders tells Ottawa it's 'time to build the North' | CBC News

N.W.T. leaders emphasized Ottawa's role in getting major projects off the ground in the North at a press conference on Tuesday, where they shared their priorities.

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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 1d

David Eby will win this fight seven days a week and twice on Sundays.

He's not the one opening the door to separatist referendums and forever blaming Canada for everything that goes wrong in his province.

National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 1d

Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’ www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’

Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reaching an agreement regarding Alberta’s pitch for a proposed bitumen pipeline to the West Coast by next month, according to Premier Danielle Smith.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 1d

Honey, wake up, new potential Alberta referendum on ending private school funding just dropped.

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