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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · 2d

From a colonial modernity lens, we are conditioned not to question whether or not progress is good. Progress has become synonymous with “innovation” and we should probably start thinking about these terms more critically.

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · 7d

My take on how to make the city safer #yyc #yyccc podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

How can the next city council make Calgary safer?

Podcast Episode · This is Calgary · 2025-10-01 · 20m

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · 9d

Recording for the “this is Calgary” pod. Watch for it on Wednesday! #yyc #yyccc

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · 14d

A reminder that the provincial government spent $1.2 Billion on a tax cut in the same year they claim they cannot afford to pay for the supports needed to sustain our public education system. This is why teachers are striking and I don't blame them. #Abpoli #Ableg www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Income taxes down, property taxes up — especially in Calgary: How Alberta Budget 2025 affects you | CBC News

Province's new budget means nearly all Albertans will pay less in income taxes, while home and business owners — especially those in Calgary — will pay more in provincial property taxes. The province ...

www.cbc.ca

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · 16d

Friends and supports of #basicincome please consider signing this House of Commons petition for the PEI Guaranteed Basic Income Demonstration! A basic income in PEI could spread to the rest of Canada! #UBI #BIG www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Petition e-6772 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · 22d

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Adam MacVicar @adammacvicar.bsky.social · 22d

NEW: Calgary's climate emergency declaration will remain after an attempt from Communities First party candidates to rescind it was defeated by city council.

Reposted by Lee Stevens

Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25d

Jagged Little Pill - Alanis Morissette (1995):

The third studio album from Morissette, the album had six singles including the hits You Oughta Know, Ironic and Hand in My Pocket. It hit #1 in 14 countries and sold 33 million copies. It won five Grammys and five Junos.

The photo is the cover art for an album titled "Jagged Little Pill" by Alanis Morissette. The image features a stylized, colorful portrait of a person with long, dark hair, overlaid with abstract, vibrant hues of green, pink, and purple. The name "Alanis Morissette" is prominently displayed in the center in bold white letters, while the album title "jagged little pill" is written in smaller text at the bottom. The background has a textured, almost halftone effect, adding a dynamic and artistic feel to the design.

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Sep 8

Armine nails it, “we need to be making sure that EVERY job is a good job” podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/j...

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Podcast Episode · Just Asking · 2025-09-06 · 53m

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Sep 6

My latest op-ed. #ABleg #abpoli #cdnpoli #CDB
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Let the Canada Disability Benefit reach those who need it most in Alberta

calgaryherald.com

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Sep 5

I just shared a piece of writing in calibri. What does that say about me?

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Sep 1

I have two kids in the public system, and if there is a strike my life will be negatively impacted. But I stand with the teachers, they should get what they asked for.

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Sep 1

Or the annual salary needed to buy a home in Calgary ($156,000)
www.calgary.ca/communities/... A 12% raise over four years doesn't appear to reflect the high cost of living in Alberta cities. Keep in mind these figures are for shelter costs alone! #ABlef #abpoli

Housing Needs Assessment

www.calgary.ca

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Sep 1

The province has promised the #ATA a 12% raise over 4 years however negotiations have broken down.

Collective agreements show the annual salary for a new full time teacher starts at $61,788 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/.... Compared to the salary needed for average rent in Calgary ($84,000)🧵

Why Alberta teachers are threatening to walk off the job | CBC News

Teachers and administrators at all public, Catholic and francophone schools across Alberta are in a legal strike position.

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 28

Unfortunately the land transfer has not happened yet, things at the City are pretty much at a stand still.

Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 28

On January 25, 2022, a NoM was tabled to initiate the process that would facilitate a transfer of land, to the IGP Society, at the confluence of the Elbow and Bow rivers for the development of an Indigenous Gathering Place. On February 15, 2022, the Notice of Motion was passed unanimously.

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 28

A bit of background: On May 26, 2021, the City of Calgary and the IGP Society entered a Memorandum of Understanding where the parties committed to working together towards the establishment of an Indigenous Gathering Place. This commitment was validated through a smudge and a pipe ceremony.

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 28

Gondek is on the record in this mayoral debate that "providing land for an Indigenous Gathering Place is a priority" #yyc #yyccc #IGP #IndigenousGatheringPlace
youtu.be/4gxuuBWT3OY?...

Calgary Mayoral Debate - 2025 Municipal Election Coverage

YouTube video by CJSW

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 23

Made it to Morraine lake last week for the first time. It was stunning!

Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 22

I am so disturbed by this 😔

Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you Dr. Bates for saying what so many of us are thinking. #ABleg #abpoli

Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 21

Open letter from the AMA condemning the government's decision to claw back the CDB.
"Every time I listen to an Alberta politician extol how generous the AISH program is relative to other provinces, I would challenge them to try to live on $1901 a month." www.albertadoctors.org/media/bvbknq...

www.albertadoctors.org

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 15

The ADAP guide shares a few details on earned income exemptions (the amount of income that can be earned before benefits are clawed back). The amount for ADAP clients is $350 however people on IS without disabilities can only earn $230 before benefits are clawed back 🤔 www.alberta.ca/system/files...

www.alberta.ca

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 14

The GoA has disincentivized the transition back to AISH in December 2027 by requiring that they provide a new disability assistance medical report. Those with "exceptional cases" will not have to do this. Here is the link to the public survey open until Sept 12 www.alberta.ca/alberta-disa...

Alberta Disability Assistance Program engagement

Share your feedback to help shape the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).

www.alberta.ca

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 14

All AISH clients will be transitioned to ADAP on July 1 2026, and will receive the AISH rate until Dec, 2027. Comparing rates to Calgary's poverty line shows ADAP benefits do not reach even the deep poverty line threshold.

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Lee Stevens @leestevens1.bsky.social · Aug 14

The proposed benefit rates for ADAP were announced today along with details on the program roll out. #ableg #Abpoli 🧵https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=93761744A4743-E916-D685-83481604D141E9ED

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