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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 6h

You deserve so much better and that’s what Alberta’s New Democrats will be fighting for when the Legislature returns this month.

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 6h

The health mandate letters are out and it’s clear the UCP cares more about privatization and Corrupt Care than you.

While the UCP are siphoning public funds to private operators and charging people for vaccines, over one million Albertans still don’t have a family doctor. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 3d

This fight is about respect, resources, and the future of our kids. My Alberta NDP colleagues and I will always stand with Alberta’s public education workers. #abed #ableg #abndp

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 3d

But under this UCP government, Alberta is funding education at the lowest per-student rate in the entire country.

The system is stretched to the breaking point. Families feel it. Teachers feel it. Students feel it.

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 3d

Today I stood with tens of thousands of Albertans at the Leg all raising their voices for the future of public education in Alberta and denouncing the UCP’s mistreatment of teachers.

Teachers deserve a fair deal. Kids deserve small class sizes and real supports, especially those with complex needs.

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 4d

We can have measles eradicated in our province yet again, if the government steps up and acts.

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 4d

My heart breaks for the family who lost their baby to measles recently in Alberta. I can’t imagine what they are going through right now. My condolences to that family.

I am calling on the UCP government to do more to ensure we never experience this again. #abhealth #abpoli #ableg

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 5d

…Stop fighting against education and health care workers and start standing up for them. We need schools and hospitals to support strong communities. Alberta's New Democrats will keep fighting FOR them, but it would be nice for the local MLA to do it too. #abhealth #abpoli #ableg

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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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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 5d

Instead, Danielle Smith is making their jobs harder by underfunding and destabilizing public health care.

Alberta's New Democrats will always stand with the front-line workers who care for us. Together, we can build the strong public health system Albertans count on. ✊🧡

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 5d

Yesterday I attended the @hsaalberta.bsky.social Day of Unity rally in Edmonton. Alberta's incredible health care professionals show up every day to keep Albertans safe and healthy, and they deserve fair wages, safe working conditions, and a better deal. #abhealth #abpoli #ableg

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 6d

This is reminder of the tragic outcomes when the government deprioritizes public health.

Get your vaccinations and keep up to date on your immunization schedules to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Public health saves lives and deserves the full support of government behind it.

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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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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #ThrowbackThursday! I was delighted to meet with students from Ross Sheppard School while marching at the Legislature in support of teachers last week. The kids are alright! ✊❤️ #abed #ableg

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to Dr. Heidi Fell on becoming AMA President Elect! I look forward to working with her and the AMA on ensuring patients and providers have the support they need.

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 7d

It was a pleasure to join the @albertadoctors.bsky.social's Representative Forum and connect with physicians and health leaders from across the province. These conversations are so important as we work together to strengthen Alberta’s health care system. #abhealth

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 8d

Things Danielle Smith will spend millions of public dollars on:
✅ Advertising war against teachers
✅ Distributing worksheets

Things Danielle Smith won't spend any public dollars on:
❌ Improving public education

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

youtube.com

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Uninterrupted: A Conversation with Evan Li and me is now LIVE!

Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGmR...

Uninterrupted: YouTube Live with Evan Li and Naheed Nensh

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

www.youtube.com

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Last night, Bruce McAllister, the voice of this government, suggested a young student be beaten after daring to ask about education funding and the teachers strike. /1

Zdenek Niederle @zdenekniederle.bsky.social · 8d

Disgraceful conduct by Bruce McCallister at last night's Alberta Next Panel in Calgary. @abdanielsmith.bsky.social and her bullies have no place in leadership. Silencing and threatening a citizen is cowardly. Evan deserves an apology.

youtu.be/DsZBDS-Tg5s?...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds town hall in Calgary – September 29, 2025

YouTube video by cpac

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 8d

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please know these services are available 24/7:
📞 1-866-925-4419 — Residential School Crisis Line
📞 1-855-242-3310, HopeForWellness.ca — Hope for Wellness Helpline
📞 1-844-413-6649 — Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Crisis Line

Home - Hope for Wellness Helpline

Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada.

HopeForWellness.ca

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 8d

...and ensure that the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are carried out. Together, we stand committed to walking a path of truth and reconciliation, knowing that healing takes time and understanding.

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 8d

This day is a reminder of the work still ahead of us. Reconciliation requires sustained commitment, listening, and action to address both historic and ongoing injustices.

We must continue to honour Indigenous voices, support healing...

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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 8d

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the generations of Indigenous communities whose lives were forever changed by residential schools. Let's remember the children who were taken from their families, and the survivors who carry those memories.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 9d

The news that Imperial Oil is closing its Calgary office and cutting jobs is a significant blow to Calgary's and Alberta's economies.

We need a Premier who keeps Alberta’s investment market competitive, instead of chasing separatism.
Read my full statement: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/na...

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 9d

Alberta's students are worth so much more than the lowest per-student funding in the country.

Investing in education is the BEST thing we could do to build a better future for our province. We'll never stop fighting for that.

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