Vicki
@varmitage27.bsky.social
Passionate about community-building & cities. Advocating for services & supports that are accessible to all. She/Her. No DMs.
(Formerly @varmitage27 in the other place)
(Formerly @varmitage27 in the other place)
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1/3 In the wee hours of the morning, the UCP government passed its legislation to force teachers back to work. They even used the notwithstanding clause, admitting their violation of charter rights and freedoms.
October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
1/3 In the wee hours of the morning, the UCP government passed its legislation to force teachers back to work. They even used the notwithstanding clause, admitting their violation of charter rights and freedoms.
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Albertans feel strongly about the beautiful Rockies and our future of clean drinking water.
Please visit ProtectOurMountains.ca and sign the petition. #ableg #abpoli
Please visit ProtectOurMountains.ca and sign the petition. #ableg #abpoli
Protect Our Mountains Petition
Albertans have been clear that they do not want coal mining in our eastern slopes.
Protect our water. Protect our agriculture. Protect our mountains.
ProtectOurMountains.ca
April 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Albertans feel strongly about the beautiful Rockies and our future of clean drinking water.
Please visit ProtectOurMountains.ca and sign the petition. #ableg #abpoli
Please visit ProtectOurMountains.ca and sign the petition. #ableg #abpoli
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Coal mining in the eastern slopes would leave Albertans on the hook to clean up the mess. The environment minister tries convincing us the Mine Financial Security Program is sufficient.
It doesn’t require a mathematician. How is $1.71B in financial security supposed to cover $57.3B in liabilities?
It doesn’t require a mathematician. How is $1.71B in financial security supposed to cover $57.3B in liabilities?
April 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Coal mining in the eastern slopes would leave Albertans on the hook to clean up the mess. The environment minister tries convincing us the Mine Financial Security Program is sufficient.
It doesn’t require a mathematician. How is $1.71B in financial security supposed to cover $57.3B in liabilities?
It doesn’t require a mathematician. How is $1.71B in financial security supposed to cover $57.3B in liabilities?
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Happy Passover to Jewish Albertans in #yycglenmore and throughout Alberta who will gather around the Seder tables, reflect on stories of strength and resilience, and celebrate with friends and family. Chag Pesach Sameach!
April 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy Passover to Jewish Albertans in #yycglenmore and throughout Alberta who will gather around the Seder tables, reflect on stories of strength and resilience, and celebrate with friends and family. Chag Pesach Sameach!
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Today I asked the energy minister why the UCP is attempting to use Albertans' money to finance the clean up of oil and gas wells. The minister states he believes in the Polluter Pays principle. If so, why does the government's draft report show otherwise?
March 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Today I asked the energy minister why the UCP is attempting to use Albertans' money to finance the clean up of oil and gas wells. The minister states he believes in the Polluter Pays principle. If so, why does the government's draft report show otherwise?
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Thank you to the hundreds of Albertans—spanning from Red Deer to Southern Alberta—who came out on a cold Monday night to share their thoughts and concerns about the UCP Government’s coal policy.
February 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Thank you to the hundreds of Albertans—spanning from Red Deer to Southern Alberta—who came out on a cold Monday night to share their thoughts and concerns about the UCP Government’s coal policy.
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We heard from ranchers, fishers, environmentalists, hikers, and landowners whose lives and livelihoods will be negatively impacted by coal mining in the Eastern Slopes.
These voices are in addition to the 14,868+ emails my office has received rejecting the changes to the coal policy since Jan 20th.
These voices are in addition to the 14,868+ emails my office has received rejecting the changes to the coal policy since Jan 20th.
February 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We heard from ranchers, fishers, environmentalists, hikers, and landowners whose lives and livelihoods will be negatively impacted by coal mining in the Eastern Slopes.
These voices are in addition to the 14,868+ emails my office has received rejecting the changes to the coal policy since Jan 20th.
These voices are in addition to the 14,868+ emails my office has received rejecting the changes to the coal policy since Jan 20th.
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The amazing producer/director/investigative journalist who made this documentary is on bluesky! Please give her a follow and some congratulations for her work @wardrachel.bsky.social 👏👏👏
CBC's Fifth Estate has traced a wide web of anti-LGBT hate working to censor or close down libraries in Canada to a right-wing U.S. movement
A shadow war on libraries
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The amazing producer/director/investigative journalist who made this documentary is on bluesky! Please give her a follow and some congratulations for her work @wardrachel.bsky.social 👏👏👏
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I know pointing out hypocrisy doesn’t matter anymore, but if there’s one person I wouldn’t want to be the judge of who goes into locker rooms, it would be the man who openly boasted about walking into dressing rooms of underage girls
February 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I know pointing out hypocrisy doesn’t matter anymore, but if there’s one person I wouldn’t want to be the judge of who goes into locker rooms, it would be the man who openly boasted about walking into dressing rooms of underage girls
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Sitting in a room full of concerned citizens, listening to @jmeddings.bsky.social, @fionamattatall.bsky.social & @drluannemetz.bsky.social talk about #AbHealth. Thanks to @dianabatten.bsky.social & @nagwanyyc.bsky.social for hosting tonight’s health care town hall. ✊
#AbPoli #AbLeg
#AbPoli #AbLeg
January 30, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Sitting in a room full of concerned citizens, listening to @jmeddings.bsky.social, @fionamattatall.bsky.social & @drluannemetz.bsky.social talk about #AbHealth. Thanks to @dianabatten.bsky.social & @nagwanyyc.bsky.social for hosting tonight’s health care town hall. ✊
#AbPoli #AbLeg
#AbPoli #AbLeg
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And when the coal has gone or is no longer required there will be no more mining jobs. It's what happened over here in Wales.
If people use renewables - the energy is clean, cheap and the jobs forever
If people use renewables - the energy is clean, cheap and the jobs forever
December 20, 2024 at 9:11 PM
And when the coal has gone or is no longer required there will be no more mining jobs. It's what happened over here in Wales.
If people use renewables - the energy is clean, cheap and the jobs forever
If people use renewables - the energy is clean, cheap and the jobs forever
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Albertans just received a giant lump of coal before Christmas from the UCP government.
Alberta’s two energy ministers announced today that they want to increase coal mining in Alberta.
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Alberta’s two energy ministers announced today that they want to increase coal mining in Alberta.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Albertans just received a giant lump of coal before Christmas from the UCP government.
Alberta’s two energy ministers announced today that they want to increase coal mining in Alberta.
(Continued in comments)
Alberta’s two energy ministers announced today that they want to increase coal mining in Alberta.
(Continued in comments)
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The time Americans will save not having to change their clocks will be time better spent trying to not bring back polio.
December 14, 2024 at 2:22 AM
The time Americans will save not having to change their clocks will be time better spent trying to not bring back polio.
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Egale Canada, Skipping Stone, and several Alberta families have launched a legal challenge against the AB government’s Bill 26, which limits youth access to gender-affirming health care, they say in a statement this morning: egale.ca/egale-in-act... #AbLeg #AbPoli #AbHealth
2SLGBTQI organizations and families take legal action against the Government of Alberta in response to anti-trans legislation - Egale Canada
For Immediate Release December 7, 2024 EDMONTON – Egale Canada, Skipping Stone, and several families in Alberta, represented by lawyers from McCarthy Tétrault LLP and Egale, have initiated litigation ...
egale.ca
December 7, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Egale Canada, Skipping Stone, and several Alberta families have launched a legal challenge against the AB government’s Bill 26, which limits youth access to gender-affirming health care, they say in a statement this morning: egale.ca/egale-in-act... #AbLeg #AbPoli #AbHealth
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Less than 0.3 per cent of Ontario med school spots are occupied by international students.
10 people, including 3 from the U.S.
10 people, including 3 from the U.S.
Ontario wants to shut foreign students out of medical schools. Is it a problem that needs solving? thestar.com/news/insight... @suffiawrites.bsky.social
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December 7, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Less than 0.3 per cent of Ontario med school spots are occupied by international students.
10 people, including 3 from the U.S.
10 people, including 3 from the U.S.
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The guy who shot Brian Thompson apparently made his getaway on an ebike.
What's the betting this prompts loud demands for a clamp down on ebikes while maintaining a pointed silence on the subject of gun control?
What's the betting this prompts loud demands for a clamp down on ebikes while maintaining a pointed silence on the subject of gun control?
December 4, 2024 at 7:55 PM
The guy who shot Brian Thompson apparently made his getaway on an ebike.
What's the betting this prompts loud demands for a clamp down on ebikes while maintaining a pointed silence on the subject of gun control?
What's the betting this prompts loud demands for a clamp down on ebikes while maintaining a pointed silence on the subject of gun control?
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Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld had strong words for Minister of Transportation Devin Dreeshen, saying his photo radar announcement was disrespectful to police officers and victims of vehicle accidents.
Min. Dreeshen himself used the announcement to joke about BBQ.
Min. Dreeshen himself used the announcement to joke about BBQ.
Calgary police chief critical of province for trivializing trauma during photo radar announcement - LiveWire Calgary
Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen was criticized on Dec. 2, for his announcement of sweeping photo radar changes in Alberta, by members of Alberta’s law enforcement comm...
livewirecalgary.com
December 3, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld had strong words for Minister of Transportation Devin Dreeshen, saying his photo radar announcement was disrespectful to police officers and victims of vehicle accidents.
Min. Dreeshen himself used the announcement to joke about BBQ.
Min. Dreeshen himself used the announcement to joke about BBQ.
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Today, the premier plans to invoke the so-called sovereignty act in the legislature and continue fighting with the federal government.
Today, the premier plans to invoke the so-called sovereignty act in the legislature and continue fighting with the federal government.
December 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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Today, the premier plans to invoke the so-called sovereignty act in the legislature and continue fighting with the federal government.
Today, the premier plans to invoke the so-called sovereignty act in the legislature and continue fighting with the federal government.
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Whoa
Checking your iPhone on roadtrips make you carsick? This hidden iOS 18 feature could save you www.techradar.com/phones/ios/t...
This hidden iOS 18 feature could save your holiday road trip
It's the simplest way to help you, and other passengers, avoid motion sickness
www.techradar.com
November 29, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Whoa
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The Alberta gov’t has assumed the role of “freeman on the land” w/in Confederation. The Sovereignty Act is legal mumbo jumbo. It’s a bad look and won’t serve #Ableg well in the long run.
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
Alberta’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ’irresponsible’: Guilbeault
Alberta plan to make GHG emissions data property of the provincial government could lead to oil and gas companies breaking laws: Guilbeault
calgaryherald.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:08 PM
The Alberta gov’t has assumed the role of “freeman on the land” w/in Confederation. The Sovereignty Act is legal mumbo jumbo. It’s a bad look and won’t serve #Ableg well in the long run.
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
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1/ We're experiencing a huge influx of users, and with that, a predictable uptick in harmful content posted to the network.
As a result, for some very high-severity policy areas like child safety, we recently made some short-term moderation choices to prioritize recall over precision.
As a result, for some very high-severity policy areas like child safety, we recently made some short-term moderation choices to prioritize recall over precision.
November 26, 2024 at 12:08 AM
1/ We're experiencing a huge influx of users, and with that, a predictable uptick in harmful content posted to the network.
As a result, for some very high-severity policy areas like child safety, we recently made some short-term moderation choices to prioritize recall over precision.
As a result, for some very high-severity policy areas like child safety, we recently made some short-term moderation choices to prioritize recall over precision.
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I’m proud to be woke af, because this is the true meaning of being a selfless member of society!
November 24, 2024 at 3:55 PM
I’m proud to be woke af, because this is the true meaning of being a selfless member of society!