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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 10h

0 arrests in the border zone!

“The five arrests reported by Alberta’s Interdiction Patrol Team for trafficking …occurred in … Willow Creek, Rocky View County, Wetaskiwin County [550 km from US border] and the Municipal District of Foothills.”
#ABpoli

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 10h

Alberta launched its border patrol last year to help stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants across what Premier Smith called the “leaky” U.S. border.

But the Interdiction Patrol Team has so far made only a handful of arrests, according to data released through an access to information request.

Alberta’s Border Patrol Has Made Only a Handful of Arrests | The Tyee

Ten months in, critics are concerned about the $29-million cost and few results from the initiative.

thetyee.ca

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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 21h

Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.

Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd

Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News

If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.

www.cbc.ca

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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 1d

Border patrol is losing $85,000 per day (using standards applied to #CanadaPost) and they don’t deliver!
#abpoli

Brett McKay @brettmckay.bsky.social · 2d

Alberta border patrol has made just 4 arrests for illegal immigration or drug trafficking in border zone, data shows
theijf.org/alberta-bord...

Alberta border patrol has made just 4 arrests for illegal immigration or drug trafficking in border zone, data shows

Critics are raising concerns about efficiency and cost, but province says it remains committed to border patrol plan

theijf.org

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Brett McKay @brettmckay.bsky.social · 2d

Alberta border patrol has made just 4 arrests for illegal immigration or drug trafficking in border zone, data shows
theijf.org/alberta-bord...

Alberta border patrol has made just 4 arrests for illegal immigration or drug trafficking in border zone, data shows

Critics are raising concerns about efficiency and cost, but province says it remains committed to border patrol plan

theijf.org

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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 2d

As premier, I am often forced to make some really difficult decisions. Decisions that will affect people for generations. Decisions that affect me, my party, my friends, and our pocketbooks.

I stand by my decisions.

#abpoli #ableg #abteachers #abstrike #yeg #yyc

A meme showing Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, making a grimacing face next to the words Fund Public Education. Below is a picture of a smiling Danielle Smith doing a pinky wave next to the words Fund Oil & Gas

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

The reviews are coming in on the UCP's American lesson plans they're offering parents while teachers are on strike...

From this Grade 1 teacher, not only do they not align with the UCP's curriculum...

They aren't even based in what most Grade 1 kids can do.

#abpoli #cdnpoli

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

Nobody has ever claimed AHS was perfect...

But Smith's approach to healthcare has been to take a slightly injured patient (AHS) & dismember it.

We asked ER physician Dr. Paul Parks (@PfParks) if that's accurate.

Turns out it is, and some folks are getting very well paid!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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AB Resistance @abresistance.bsky.social · 2d

Check out our events this week! See our NEW event calendar for more details! #abpoli #ableg #alberta #ABresistance

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Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean @mitchellab.bsky.social · 2d

"The total private school grant was increased by 10.3 per cent in the 2025 budget. The hike was just 4.5 per cent for public schools, well short of inflation plus population growth. Per-student spending on private schools is expected to grow to $544 million by 2027-28."
#ableg #abpoli #ata

Don Braid @donbraid.bsky.social · 2d

Lavish private-school funding infuriates teachers, spooks government. They wanted to spank Evan Li because he dared mention it. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abed #ableg #yyc #yeg #apoli #cdnpoli

Braid: Lavish private-school funding infuriates teachers, spooks government

Spanking spat last week was caused by student Evan Li hitting a sore spot on eve of teacher strike — lush funding for private schools.

calgaryherald.com

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

From the DM’s…

The government of Alberta has apparently decided to take down the temperature on the teachers strike…

By locking teachers out.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 3d

"The kind of 'nerdy white men' that love their trains and love their maths, and I think there is a place for that because obviously those people do exist, but there are also different types of [autistic] people." Molly Siobhan Parker, yet another adult-diagnosed woman.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

The rise of women with autism diagnoses: 'We mask until it blows up'

Molly Siobhan Parker is on a quest to dispel myths around autism - especially autistic women.

www.bbc.com

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Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 7d

Do I need a doctor’s note to get a free Covid booster in Alberta if my underlying condition is depression or can I simply show my drivers license as proof that I live here and am therefore depressed?

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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 1d

Adorable! 🐾🐾

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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 1d

Rewrite Dr. T.
“Most people who want substance use treatment can’t get it in a timely, evidence based and affordable way“
Or
“ most people are not addiction. Don’t want to line my pocket.”

NotANarc @nobill53ab.bsky.social · 2d

Claim #1: "Most people in active addiction don't want treatment." Many PWUD have accessed or tried to access treatment, and 49% of Alberta PWUD in a recent survey would accept it if offered tomorrow. Sadly, access barriers, judgment, and ineffective treatments are common along the way.

PWUD-reported unmet health and social service needs include housing (55%), income support (36%), medical care (25%), basic necessities (23%), mental health care (21%), and drug treatment (14%). 40% were hesitant to access medical care and 27% were denied medical care because they use drugs.

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NotANarc @nobill53ab.bsky.social · 2d

Claim #1: "Most people in active addiction don't want treatment." Many PWUD have accessed or tried to access treatment, and 49% of Alberta PWUD in a recent survey would accept it if offered tomorrow. Sadly, access barriers, judgment, and ineffective treatments are common along the way.

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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 1d

I had to pull over to listen. The man is dangerous in so many ways.

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Euan Thomson @drugdatadecoded.ca · 2d

Remember when Cross-Country Checkup appeared to manufacture consent for “51st State” discourse?

Yesterday, the show struck again, placing the UCP’s favourite physician in front of the mic to advance kidnapping, caging, torturing and medical force-feeding of people who use drugs in Alberta. 🧵

NotANarc @nobill53ab.bsky.social · 2d

A heavy conversation today about the "Compassionate Care" Act on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Cross Country Checkup. A couple of claims raised our eyebrows, and some fact checking is in order. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....

www.cbc.ca

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Euan Thomson @drugdatadecoded.ca · 2d

Four months ago, I sounded the alarm about the shortage of sterile drug consumption supplies across Alberta: drugdatadecoded.ca/recovery-alb...

Now, the UCP government is making it official, blaming 'overspending': www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@jenleecbc.bsky.social

Calgary outreach organizations worried as access to free harm reduction supplies dries up | CBC News

Some community outreach groups working with vulnerable Calgarians are scrambling after being told that, starting this month, they no longer have access to free, provincially funded needles, pipes and ...

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Angela Welz @heartforward.bsky.social · 2d

The next time you see someone living on the street, remember that we exist in an abundant world with enough for everyone, and those hoarding the resources while telling you they're scarce are doing so knowingly.

Remember to direct your anger and disgust at those who deserve it.

From user @e_galv

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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 1d

Keep shunning. 🥃

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Angela Welz @heartforward.bsky.social · 2d

Where to vote?

Edmonton: www.edmonton.ca/city_governm...

Calgary:
www.electionscalgary.ca/for-voters/w...

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Elaine Hyshka @ehyshka.bsky.social · 2d

Less money for the Premier's pet projects, and more money for public education please! #ableg

Investigative Journalism Foundation @theijf.org · 2d

It was touted as the answer to what Premier Danielle Smith called the "leaky" U.S. border, but how effective has Alberta's new border patrol been? Here’s what we found about the number of arrests this $29 million team has made so far.

zurl.co/K8YCO

#abpoli #border

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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 1d

“No oxygen needed” Geri from the fatally flawed SCS review.

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Euan Thomson @drugdatadecoded.ca · 2d

NEW
ROSC Solutions Group, a top recipient of AB recovery contracts, was funded for two reports on operations of Saskatchewan recovery centres. Their outcomes are creating a new beachhead for the privatized, abstinence-focused 'recovery-oriented system of care.'
drugdatadecoded.ca/saskatchewan...

Saskatchewan government funded two advisory reviews by ROSC Solutions Group

ROSC Solutions Group, a top recipient of Alberta recovery contracts, was granted funding to access operational data of Saskatchewan recovery centres through government advisory reports. Their outcomes...

drugdatadecoded.ca

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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 1d

I am tired of the AB/SK/BC drug war profiteers, but as long as they exist I want to know what they are up to.
Sad to see smiley BBCSU staffers posing with that crowd.

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