Cole Pederson
@pedercol.bsky.social
Retired settler in Treaty 6 area; love city life; walker and cyclist in a 2-car, 2-person house; it’s complicated. I don’t chat here.
A bit of Boxing Day indulgence
December 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
A bit of Boxing Day indulgence
Out chatting with the neighbour over frozen snow shovels, and we agreed that even though it’s still autumn we are more than ready for spring.
December 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Out chatting with the neighbour over frozen snow shovels, and we agreed that even though it’s still autumn we are more than ready for spring.
Max Fawcett continues to chip away at my MOU scepticism. This is a useful thread, showing and then arguing against a Greenpeace position. I hope that time proves him right, but I’m not optimistic about that.
Since my name keeps getting called out here, I thought it would be useful to take a look at Greenpeace's analysis here.
A quick thread:
A quick thread:
He's done so by ignoring long-term costs, the precedent it sets federally and the very real risk to frontline communities. I find it irresponsible and I'm hoping through this back and forth that the full story (and its impacts) behind this political betrayal can be brough to light.
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Max Fawcett continues to chip away at my MOU scepticism. This is a useful thread, showing and then arguing against a Greenpeace position. I hope that time proves him right, but I’m not optimistic about that.
If no political leader ever said “laser-focused” again, I wouldn’t miss it.
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If no political leader ever said “laser-focused” again, I wouldn’t miss it.
I’m still not a fan of this deal, and I still don’t think it wins any seats here, but @maxfawcett.bsky.social makes a strong case here, and his first point, on the primary failing of the PMJT government, is absolutely right.
My colleague @adriennetanner.bsky.social asks this rhetorical question in her latest column, and I thought it might be useful for me to take a crack at answering it.
December 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I’m still not a fan of this deal, and I still don’t think it wins any seats here, but @maxfawcett.bsky.social makes a strong case here, and his first point, on the primary failing of the PMJT government, is absolutely right.
Former minister Guilbeault lays out all the reasons I hate this deal far better than I could.My fellow Liberals in Alberta should read this and reflect before we get to the disappointment of not winning the Edmonton Riverbend by-election. Thanks @cathmckenna.bsky.social for bringing this to my feed.
Excellent piece by @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social. Well worth reading.
www.thestar.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Former minister Guilbeault lays out all the reasons I hate this deal far better than I could.My fellow Liberals in Alberta should read this and reflect before we get to the disappointment of not winning the Edmonton Riverbend by-election. Thanks @cathmckenna.bsky.social for bringing this to my feed.
Is anybody i know here gathering signatures for the “no eastern slopes coal mining” petition?
December 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Is anybody i know here gathering signatures for the “no eastern slopes coal mining” petition?
Reposted by Cole Pederson
Thanks to the Treasury Board of Canada for inviting me to serve as a panelist on yesterday's CCO Day of Learning, which was broadcast to thousands of government communicators across the country. Here are 12 of my comments, which I will attempt to weave into a paper at a later date:
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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Thanks to the Treasury Board of Canada for inviting me to serve as a panelist on yesterday's CCO Day of Learning, which was broadcast to thousands of government communicators across the country. Here are 12 of my comments, which I will attempt to weave into a paper at a later date:
Thread [1/13]
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This all seems sensible.
I’m on a mission to make common sense actually mean common sense again. At least in the context of cities and better city-building.
It’s common sense to proactively address/mitigate climate change.
It’s common sense to reduce pollution, emissions and particulates in cities.
It’s common sense to proactively cool cities, quiet cities, clean cities.
It’s common sense to move more people in less space and with lower public costs.
It’s common sense to reduce pollution, emissions and particulates in cities.
It’s common sense to proactively cool cities, quiet cities, clean cities.
It’s common sense to move more people in less space and with lower public costs.
December 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This all seems sensible.
Reposted by Cole Pederson
Brilliant.
For those saying « it won’t happen here », read this.
For those saying « it won’t happen here », read this.
Canada, abortion rights are under attack. The forced birthers are using the same strategies that worked in the U.S. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
Abortion Rights in Canada are Under Attack
Forced-birth groups are testing their strategy
open.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Brilliant.
For those saying « it won’t happen here », read this.
For those saying « it won’t happen here », read this.
It’s very disorienting to sit in Pearson Airport at 5:45 a.m. wondering why none of my preferred posters are in Edmonton are putting anything up. Frickin’ time zones.
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It’s very disorienting to sit in Pearson Airport at 5:45 a.m. wondering why none of my preferred posters are in Edmonton are putting anything up. Frickin’ time zones.
This is important. Note well @eleanorolszewski.bsky.social and @mark-carney.bsky.social
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
Time to plant my flag.
Danielle Smith is the stalking horse for Trump's MAGA movement and a threat to Canadian democracy.
#ableg #bcpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/part-ii-th...
Time to plant my flag.
Danielle Smith is the stalking horse for Trump's MAGA movement and a threat to Canadian democracy.
#ableg #bcpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/part-ii-th...
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
Democracy dies with a shrug, not a coup
markhamhislop.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This is important. Note well @eleanorolszewski.bsky.social and @mark-carney.bsky.social
I don’t know if any if the people who need to read this actually follow me here, but this is the clearest statement I’ve seen of what I think about in-fill in North Glenora. You should read it and think.
This is still relevant, and accurate.
READ: If you care about how we’ve been “planning” our cities and suburbs, this is REALLY important.
I’ve been saying this in ways for years now, but I haven’t put it in writing very much. I don’t use these kinds of words lightly or often. But too much patience is part of the problem.
Please share.
I’ve been saying this in ways for years now, but I haven’t put it in writing very much. I don’t use these kinds of words lightly or often. But too much patience is part of the problem.
Please share.
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I don’t know if any if the people who need to read this actually follow me here, but this is the clearest statement I’ve seen of what I think about in-fill in North Glenora. You should read it and think.
Oh, God! We’ve pulled our goalie so there are six guys wandering aimlessly around the ice instead of five. 4:12 left in the game — now 3;13
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Oh, God! We’ve pulled our goalie so there are six guys wandering aimlessly around the ice instead of five. 4:12 left in the game — now 3;13
As much as I hate watching the Oilers drift aimlessly around down 4-1 to the last place team in the East, it’s going to be listening to them tell us “we know we have to be better, but the answer is in the room” that will really wreck my evening. I wonder what’s happening on Magnolia Network.
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
As much as I hate watching the Oilers drift aimlessly around down 4-1 to the last place team in the East, it’s going to be listening to them tell us “we know we have to be better, but the answer is in the room” that will really wreck my evening. I wonder what’s happening on Magnolia Network.
Well I’m thrilled. This morning, I mentioned the Katie Wilson campaign for mayor of Seattle in the context of how great a Mamdani win would be in New York. I got a like from Wilson’s campaign, even though both the person I replied to and I are here in far off Edmonton, Canada. Nice!
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Well I’m thrilled. This morning, I mentioned the Katie Wilson campaign for mayor of Seattle in the context of how great a Mamdani win would be in New York. I got a like from Wilson’s campaign, even though both the person I replied to and I are here in far off Edmonton, Canada. Nice!
You should read this essay. IMO, it captures the essence of our present dilemmas and shows me what path forward is worth directing my energy toward.
The Myth of Continuity: Canada’s Illusion of a Safe Energy Transition
The energy future will not look like the energy past.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
open.substack.com/pub/markhamh...
The energy future will not look like the energy past.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
open.substack.com/pub/markhamh...
The Myth of Continuity: Canada’s Illusion of a Safe Energy Transition
The energy future will not look like the energy past
open.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You should read this essay. IMO, it captures the essence of our present dilemmas and shows me what path forward is worth directing my energy toward.
I NEED the Jays to win tonight, because I’ll be hot-switching to the Oilers game and the chances of disappointment there are high.
November 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I NEED the Jays to win tonight, because I’ll be hot-switching to the Oilers game and the chances of disappointment there are high.
A very important thread from Bridget Stirling
I'm appalled by the use of the notwithstanding clause to override the Charter rights of workers. And people need to know that not only did the province use S.33, but they also suspended teachers' rights under the Alberta Human Rights Act and Bill of Rights.
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A very important thread from Bridget Stirling
This pitcher may have lost his no-hitter, but he can’t complain about run support.
October 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This pitcher may have lost his no-hitter, but he can’t complain about run support.
My MLA Seth a thread to remind us what it was like to have a minister who could comprehend oversee a fully integrated Heath Ministry and who valued the health of Albertans.
Sarah Hoffman's, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister of Health and Alberta’s former Health Minister from 2015 – 2019, response to Lagrange OPED of Sept 10, 2025:
Albertans deserve to be fully confident the public health-care system will be there for them, especially in a time of crisis. 1/11
Albertans deserve to be fully confident the public health-care system will be there for them, especially in a time of crisis. 1/11
September 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
My MLA Seth a thread to remind us what it was like to have a minister who could comprehend oversee a fully integrated Heath Ministry and who valued the health of Albertans.
I did another survey of “Places You’ve Been” and got 8 of 30. OTOH, I’m sad I’ll probably never get another USA one, even including ones that have been on my bucket list since I was 12. OTOH, why does nobody ever ask if you’ve been to the Charles M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana?
September 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I did another survey of “Places You’ve Been” and got 8 of 30. OTOH, I’m sad I’ll probably never get another USA one, even including ones that have been on my bucket list since I was 12. OTOH, why does nobody ever ask if you’ve been to the Charles M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana?
I suppose I should upgrade my bio to say that a chat request is an automatic block unless I know you really well. Although it’s only people I’ve never heard of that ever ask.
September 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I suppose I should upgrade my bio to say that a chat request is an automatic block unless I know you really well. Although it’s only people I’ve never heard of that ever ask.
When I was in Grade 9, there was a huge todo about The Catcher in the Rye, and it was pulled from Alberta school libraries. I got an allowance from my parents, so when I’d saved enough I bought it and read it at home. Then I bought and read everything J. D. Salinger had written. It was good. 1/2
August 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
When I was in Grade 9, there was a huge todo about The Catcher in the Rye, and it was pulled from Alberta school libraries. I got an allowance from my parents, so when I’d saved enough I bought it and read it at home. Then I bought and read everything J. D. Salinger had written. It was good. 1/2
I just got a very highly produced pamphlet from “Edmonton Neighbourhoods United” telling me how bad the new zoning system is and how I can base my election decisions on opposing it. Does anyone know who these people are and where their funding comes from? There’s nothing about that on their website.
August 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I just got a very highly produced pamphlet from “Edmonton Neighbourhoods United” telling me how bad the new zoning system is and how I can base my election decisions on opposing it. Does anyone know who these people are and where their funding comes from? There’s nothing about that on their website.