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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · 5h

📚 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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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · 28d

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.

We stand together to break the silence and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Every life lost to suicide is one too many.

📞 Distress Line: 780-482-HELP (4357)
📞 Call 211 for referrals to social, health, and government services.

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Sep 4

As a former School Board Trustee, I’m deeply concerned and frankly outraged that Alberta ranks near the bottom in per-capita education funding. The UCP’s cuts are shortchanging our kids, our teachers, and our future

Join us TONIGHT at 7 PM for an Education Townhall!

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Aug 28

📣 Edmonton! Join us tonight for the Better Together Townhall

It's all happening tonight at 6:30 at the Polish Hall 🎉

Come share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear about the work being done to build a stronger, more inclusive Alberta. We’re better together — see you there!

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉

Join us for my Annual Back-to-school Block Party — a celebration of friendship and community.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
📍 Location: FreshCo Edgemont, 20141 Lessard Rd NW
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

🥫 Food bank donations are accepted!

I can't wait to see you there!

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Jul 17

What a debacle.

These Alberta Next panels are a sham.

www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

‘Bratty children’: Alberta’s Danielle Smith faces criticism, anger at town hall

Alberta’s Opposition NDP says the provincial panel seeking citizen input on concerns with the federal government is not getting a representative sample of sentiment.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 16

I had such a great time connecting with folks from Edmonton-South West at Milk & Honey Cafe in Glastonbury on Sunday! Thanks to all those who came by to chat and for sharing your insights with me.

Keep up to date with my future events in the community here: nathanip.com/news-and-ann... 🧡 ☕ #abpoli

Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 15

...and including many neighbours, local businesses, and local dignitaries.

Thank you, Karen, for your tireless advocacy, your heart for public service, and for inspiring all of us. Here’s to many years of recreation and memories at Karen Leibovici Park! #ableg #abpoli

Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 15

—from her early days as a social worker to her time as an MLA, and as a four‑term City Councillor who championed affordable housing, homelessness initiatives and so much more.

It was a true community celebration, lead by Connor and the fantastic Edgemont Community League team...

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 15

Saturday was a fantastic day for the grand opening of Karen Leibovici Park in Edgemont!

I had the honour of speaking at the proclamation and presenting a congratulatory scroll to former #yeg Councillor Karen Leibovici, celebrating her decades of unwavering public service... #yegsw

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 15

I invite you to join our movement to build a better Alberta by signing up for a canvass shift. You never know who will be coming out with us! 🤗

Sign up here: volunteer.albertandp.ca/ESWT

Edmonton-South West - Volunteer management

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 15

Last week, my wonderful colleague @janisirwin.bsky.social joined me and my volunteer team on the doors in Glenridding Ravine, one of Edmonton's newest neighbourhoods. Thank you Janis for helping us welcome these folks to Edmonton-South West!
#yegsw #abndp #abpoli #BetterStartsNow

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 11

Huge congratulations to Umair, Hafisa, and the entire Pita Bowl team on your opening and best wishes for continued success!

Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 11

Watching entrepreneurs bring their passions to life is one of the best parts of public service. Their dedication not only enriches our local economy, but gives Albertans delicious, healthy options when we eat out. #yegfood #supportlocal #yeglocal

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 11

This week, @christinandp.bsky.social and I had the pleasure of visiting Pita Bowl in Edgemont and present owners Hafisa and Umair with a scroll commemorating their grand opening earlier this year. We tried some of the Mediterranean fusion wraps and bowls. The food is absolutely amazing! #yegsw #yeg

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 7

This Sunday, join me for some coffee and conversations with folks in Edmonton-South West. I'll be at Milk & Honey from 10am until Noon. Stop by, say hi, and let my buy you a coffee or snack! 👋 ☕

Register here: nathanip.com/coffee-milk-... #yegsw #yeg #ableg

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 7

Yahoo! 🤠

Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · Jul 6

I spy Alberta's New Democrats at @calgarystampede.bsky.social Pride Day! 🌈 🧡 🤠

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 3

Instead of addressing issues Albertans actually care about, the UCP is more concerned with distracting from its disastrous record, which includes cutting funding for police services across Alberta. #ableg #abpoli

David Shepherd @dshepyeg.bsky.social · Jul 3

A provincial police force is a zombie idea that UCP just won’t let die.

Albertans have been clear: they don’t want it.

Even the vast majority of the rural leaders UCP claim they want to help but refuse to engage.

But Danielle Smith doesn’t care.

She wants it, she’s forcing it through. #ableg

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy Canada Day!

Let us celebrate the Canada we're building and everything we love about being Canadian. 🦫🫎🇨🇦

#yeg #Canada #yegsw #HappyCanadaDay

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jun 30

Huge congratulations to the Cameron Heights Community League on the opening of the Cameron Heights Community Centre! I was thrilled to attend the soft opening and hear firsthand from residents about the positive impact this exciting milestone will have on the neighbourhood. #yeg #yegsw #ableg

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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · Jun 28

The AB Government posted an $8.3B surplus for Fiscal 24-25.

But with rising cost of living, teachers on verge of striking, surgery waitlists & business uncertainty, the UCP Government is failing Albertans.

Public funds should be used to prepare our economy for the future & support the vulnerable.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Jun 27

I am pleased to hear the news that the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ruled to block Danielle Smith and her UCP government’s attempts to restrict the freedoms of parents, medical professionals, and children under Bill 26.

Read my full statement below:

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Jun 27

This flag is for you: the organizations, activists, trailblazers, and everyday heroes who have carried this movement forward.

We see you, we stand with you, and we are proud to work alongside you as you lead the way toward a more inclusive province.

Happy Pride Month, Alberta!

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Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jun 30

Another school year is finished and last week I had the pleasure of visiting several schools in Edmonton-South West to personally thank teachers and staff with some treats from K's Kreations.

Thank you to all the incredible educators and school leaders for their outstanding dedication! #yegsw #abed

Nathan Ip @nathanip.bsky.social · Jun 27

Wednesday's Pints & Politics was a blast! Huge thanks to all our amazing volunteers and friends who joined us for great food, beverages, and meaningful conversations about the future of our community. Looking forward to many more evenings of connection and collaboration! #yegsw #yeg #abpoli #abndp

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