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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 7h

Let’s keep the conversations going and keep up support for Alberta teachers and public education!!

Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · 8h

📚 Let’s Talk Education — Virtual Town Hall
Now is the time to come together and talk about the challenges facing our education system.

Join MLAs @amandachapman.bsky.social & Nathan Ip for an open conversation about what’s happening in our schools and how we move forward — together.

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 1d

Teachers won’t be silenced.

Give them the mic!

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 2d

We stand with Alberta teachers!!

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 5d

We know what it takes to get a pipeline built - and the UCP are not delivering.

Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 5d

Danielle Smith's 'plan' for a pipeline is nothing but a pipe dream.

There's no route, no partner, no funding, and no consultation. Just another $14 million of taxpayer funds wasted on a project that does nothing and goes nowhere.

Alberta's New Democrats got it done once, and we'll do it again.

Danielle Smith's 'plan' for a pipeline is nothing but a pipe dream.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 5d

Lyla, me, @janisirwin.bsky.social , Catherine and Jennifer at Autism Edmonton’s event regarding employment supports for people living with autism.

Thank you for the great work you do!!

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 5d

Albertans deserve better.

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 5d

When you are sick or injured, or when someone you love is, you should be able to count on your local ER being there to help you in an emergency.

MLA Jackie Lovely the people of Killam know health care has gotten so much worse under the UCP...

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 5d

The Alberta NDP stand with Alberta teachers, parents and students!

If you agree and want to make your voice heard, come out to the Fight for Public Education Rally this Sunday, October 5, 11:30am at the Legislature grounds in #yeg.

#AbLeg

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 6d

So heartbreaking to see this happening in this day and age in our province. My thoughts are with the family 💔

Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 6d

We’ve unfortunately just learned of the first measles death recorded in Alberta related to the recent outbreaks. It is only the second in the country.

This is heartbreaking news, and incredibly sad for so many reasons.

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

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death | CBC News

Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shor...

www.cbc.ca

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 7d

Today is International Day of Older Persons!!

I was honoured to attended a presentation by Professor Janna Klostermann, who wrote a book on the labour crisis in continuing care.

Our government must act to ensure seniors have access to the care and supports they need.

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 7d

Facts

Kathleen Ganley @kathleenganley.bsky.social · 7d

Alberta has the lowest minimum wage in the country.

Alberta has the highest youth unemployment in the country.

This is a very strong argument AGAINST the idea that raising the minimum wage increases youth unemployment.

Why did Smith say the opposite - she is lying or incompetent. #AbLeg

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 7d

It’s shameful to see Alberta falling behind the rest of Canada under the UCP’s leadership.

Sharif Haji @sharifhajimla.bsky.social · 7d

Today, October 1st, Saskatchewan increased its minimum wage. This will officially make:

👉Young Albertans receive the LOWEST MINIMUM WAGE in Canada.

👉Young Albertans have the HIGHEST unemployment rate in Canada.

Next week, young Albertans will have no teachers & classrooms.

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 7d

Public education is critically important. The youth know this. They won’t be silenced!

Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

They cut off his mic.
We’re giving him the floor.

Join Evan Li and me for a conversation tonight!

⏰ 8 PM
📺 YouTube Live: youtube.com/@naheednensh...

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 8d

We are dedicated to building a better future for all Albertans.

We acknowledge the Truth so that we can walk the path of Reconciliation. 🧡

Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember a dark past and we continue the work toward building a better future.

youtube.com/shorts/5QTwj...

We are building a better future for all.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Worksheets aren't classrooms.

Danielle Smith will spend millions of public dollars on everything but offering teachers a fair deal.

youtube.com/shorts/lzFsB...

Worksheets aren't classrooms, Premier.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 9d

Making life more unaffordable for seniors is NOT the way to help
Alberta thrive.

Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 9d

Seniors across Alberta are struggling with the cost of living. The UCP government’s increase to drug co-pay is already a huge burden. This leaked plan shows this is just the beginning, the UCP plans on charging Alberta seniors even more and that’s cruel. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 9d

Such a great event!!

Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 11d

Grande Prairie, thank you for making our last Better Together town hall such a memorable one!

Hearing your stories, your fears, and your hopes and dreams for this beautiful province we call home was inspiring!

We'll be back again soon!

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 12d

An amazing turnout at the town hall in Grande Prairie earlier this week. Thank you to everyone who came out!

Albertans really are #BetterTogether

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 13d

The UCP wants to build themselves up on the backs of Alberta seniors struggling to afford basic costs of living. Shameful.

Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 13d

After the UCP increased co-payments by 40% on seniors’ drug plans, a leaked cabinet document reveals that Danielle Smith has secret plans to charge Albertans hundreds of millions more for their prescription drugs.

Swipe the photos for our full statement. #abpoli #ableg #abhealth

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Rhiannon Hoyle @rhihoyleyeg.bsky.social · 13d

Last week, we dropped off free backpacks filled with supplies to local schools, helping ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

A huge thank you to the educators and community partners who work tirelessly to support kids and families!
#abpoli

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 14d

The UCP are full of empty promises

Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 14d

Danielle Smith promised to fix healthcare in 90 days. It’s been over a 1000 days, and it’s only gotten worse.

You told us what better healthcare looks like.

We’re fighting for it. ⬇️

youtube.com/shorts/gBvdU...

Albertans told us what better healthcare looks like. Alberta's New Democrats are fighting for it.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 14d

Shameful delay tactics 🤦🏻‍♀️

Christina Gray @christinandp.bsky.social · 14d

It's incredibly disappointing, but sadly not surprising, to see the UCP government has once again delayed their own carefully crafted report into the CorruptCare allegations plaguing their government.

albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/ucp-…

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 14d

"Given the scope and severity of the allegations in the CorruptCare scandal, only a fully independent public inquiry, with the power to subpoena witness testimonies under oath, would have gotten to the full truth of what went on.”

#AbLeg
www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/al...

Albertans deserve a public inquiry into the CorruptCare scandal

Anything short of a fully public inquiry into the CorruptCare scandal is an insult to every single Albertan who depends on our health care system.

www.albertandpcaucus.ca

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 15d

We shouldn’t be the province with the lowest minimum wage in the country!

Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 15d

The cost of living keeps rising, but the UCP haven’t raised the minimum wage in SEVEN years. Alberta’s New Democrats believe it’s long overdue.

We can build a better province and provide workers with what they need: a better paycheque.

youtube.com/shorts/FOZKU...

Let's protect your paycheques, Alberta! Raise the minimum wage now!

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Lori Sigurdson @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social · 16d

Awesome support for public education and the teachers who work tirelessly for Alberta students. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

David Shepherd @dshepyeg.bsky.social · 16d

A big shout-out to all of the students who came down to the Legislature this morning to support teachers & protest the deep damage Danielle Smith & the UCP’s have done to our education system.

We were proud to stand with them.

They know they deserve better & that better is possible. #abpoli

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