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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 13h

Oh No!

Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 21h

Unfortunately, we have a closure at the funicular this morning.
It’s not your fault @ecryptid.bsky.social!

#YEGFunicularStatus

(Oct 8)

Funicular closed for maintenance sign in front of funicular doors

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 1d

Chased the super-moon on the way to the funicular this morning.
Funicular and elevator are both fine
7: 08 am
#YEGFunicularStatus

(Oct 7)

The moon looking east from the Tawatinâ bridge

Moon over the funicular looking into downtown

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Monday!
I’m doing a funicular fan shoutout today to @karenbdc.bsky.social for liking my posts and who I recently met IRL. Good morning!
Follow me if you’re a funicular fan. I post every morning I ride the funicular.
Funicular and elevator are both fine
7: 17 am
#YEGFunicularStatus

(Oct 6)

The view from the top of the funicular looking eastward at the river

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 5d

If you survived a tough week, sometimes you get a drone shot of the funicular as a treat.
Thanks to dronesloan on IG for the image.
Funicular and elevator are both fine
7: 17 am
#YEGFunicularStatus

(Oct 3)
#yegbike

Drone image of the funicular from directly above on a bright sunny autumn day.

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 7d

Scary month has begun, and that’s the best way to describe the air quality this morning.
AQHI 7
Remember, today, like every other day, every child matters.
Funicular and elevator are both fine
7: 14 am
#YEGFunicularStatus

(Oct 1 )

Pathway to the funicular with a cyclist waiting at the entrance

A teepee lit up orange in the early morning darkness

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 8d

We are all treaty people.

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 9d

@justip.bsky.social I think your bird is a yellow-bellied sapsucker. (Can’t comment or quote post you but, of course, was eager to reply!)

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alex d. @alexdacosta.bsky.social · 9d

"By placing me on leave, the University implicitly condoned and supported the targeted harassment of progressive academics across the United States and Canada for expressing a wide range of views critical of Charlie Kirk as part of a large-scale effort to have them terminated."
#UAlberta

Florence Ashley @floralashes.bsky.social · 9d

"Why would it bow to antidemocratic pressures by placing a professor on leave without their request, consent, or involvement? That any university would do this is beyond comprehension and is cause for alarm about the future of academic freedom in Canada."

What Happened to the University’s Commitment to Free Expression? Charley Kirk, uAlberta, and Me | Centre for Free Expression

I was shocked when the University of Alberta administration informed me, one of its law professors, that I was being placed on non-disciplinary leave for my social media comments in the wake of Charli...

cfe.torontomu.ca

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 9d

Moody Monday funicular
Elevator is working again!
Funicular is fine
Another A+ sunrise
7: 06 am
#YEGFunicularStatus

(Sept 29)

Entrance to the funicular from the end of the walkway

Sunrise with the view of the river and the Tawatinâ bridge

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 10d

Lovely photo, Jeff.🥰

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 12d

It was so great to see you Eric!

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 12d

So lovely to see the faces of our bicycling friends in #YYC!

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 12d

On my way to a memorial edition of Coffee Outside. Expecting lots of friends comforting each other, sharing memories, savouring coffee and lots of tears.
Somewhere, behind the dark clouds, the sun is rising.
Elevator down; funicular is good.
7:19 am.

(Sept 26)
#YEGFunicularStatus

Looking east at the river with the sunrise hidden behind clouds

Darren Markland with his barista bike in Ezio Faraone park

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 13d

Do some souls fly higher than others?
I hope the single-track on that other plane of existence meets your standards. 💙♥️
www.arbormemorial.ca/en/southside...

Remembering Darren...

View Dr. Darren Markland’s obituary and additional information. Share your memories and condolences.

www.arbormemorial.ca

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 14d

Please don't share this video. It is AI generated clickbait and no official announcement has been approved by the family. The video should be blocked and reported.

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 14d

It’s a relief to know that the same friends you laugh with are the ones you can cry with.

Elevator down; funicular is good.
7:20 am.

(Sept 24)
#YEGFunicularStatus

View from the bottom of the funicular facing east with the sunrise and my bike cleaning against the door of the funicular

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 15d

Please do not share items from these types of websites. It’s spammy and likely AI. The details about the person mentioned has not been shared via official channels.

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 15d

Please let it be kale, please let it be kale.

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 15d

I’m a fan of simple pleasures. Sunrises like this are enough to incentivize me to get out of the door earlier.
It’s called being present and living in the moment; it’s the only way to live.
A wise bike barista taught me that.
Elevator down; funicular is good.
7:28 am.

(Sept 23)
#YEGFunicularStatus

My bike leaning against the railing of the promenade with the sunrise in the background

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Audric Moses 🇨🇦 @audricmoses.bsky.social · 16d

I'm pretty sure that in 2025, when someone passes away unexpectedly, there are a number of predatory, AI-driven, fake obituary websites that post unsanctioned info.

Just an FYI, because I think that's happening today.

#yeg #yegbike

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 16d

I hope it is soon un-stuck-cular.

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 16d

♥️

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 16d

This Monday morning, I am grateful for all my car-free days.

I am also very sad because YEG lost an incredible person yesterday.

It’s okay to cry in the funicular.
Elevator still down, but the funicular is running fine at
7:40 am.

(Sept 22)
#YEGFunicularStatus

Sunrise looking eastward at the river from the top of the funicular

A poster celebrating world car free day on September 22

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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 17d

💔💔💔

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 17d

Mounties investigating fatal mountain bike crash in Clearwater County - RCMP say they are investigating a fatal mountain bike crash in Clearwater County, Alta.

Mounties investigating fatal mountain bike crash in Clearwater County

RCMP say they are investigating a fatal mountain bike crash in Clearwater County, Alta.

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