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Andrea
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📍Treaty 6 Amiskwaciwâskahikan

PoliNerd with a side of reality tv

Obsessions: books, insects, skiing, birds, powerlifting, travel and lists

3 generations of magpies have me wrapped around their halluces

#yeg #abpoli
"I like songs about drifters, books about the same, they both seem to make me feel a little less insane." modest mouse

#spotifywrapped
December 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Was thrilled to chat about Edmonton Public Schools with
@kosman8r.bsky.social tonight. She is a strong advocate for public education: curious, engaged and open to new ideas. She has my vote! #epsb #yegvote #wardA #marcellekosman @sosalberta.bsky.social

Marcelle4trustee.ca
Marcelle Kosman for Trustee
A fresh voice for parents, kids and teachers. Vote for fairness, transparency, and reinvestment in Edmonton Public Schools!
Marcelle4trustee.ca
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Join us for a special community ride honouring Dr. Markland’s passion for people, cycling, and giving back.

We will visit some of his favourite #yegbike places and drop donations off at the Bissell Centre.

📅 Sunday, Oct 12 from 11-1:30
📍Coronation Park next to TWOSE
🎟️ Details:
Cranksgiving Ride — A Tribute to Dr. Darren Markland
Join us for a Cranksgiving Ride honouring the legendary Dr. Darren Markland!
buff.ly
October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
20 days of my favourite books: Day 7 — One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad

This book is a scalpel. El Akkad slices through the performative comfort of passive liberalism, exposing the rot. Essential reading as world gaslights itself in real time
#booksky 💙📚
May 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Today marks the final day of the Bissell Community Space, and I’m reflecting on what it meant to so many people. This place was more than just a spot for showers, coffee, or clean clothes—it was a sanctuary where people found safety, dignity, and support. #YEG #YEGCommunity #BissellCentre 1/12
March 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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March 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Your yearly reminder that the Irish shamrock is not a 4-leaf clover
March 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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As a proud Canadian-owned and operated company, we want to do our part to support Canadians. As a family we have decided to absorb all immediate increases in our costs due to the Trump-tariffs for the rest of the year to maintain our prices. We will continue to reinforce our Canadian-first policies.
March 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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This video kicks ass: youtu.be/o2jzKo1RqWU?...
How Trying Became Cool Again
YouTube video by Nathan Zed
youtu.be
February 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The Coldest Night of the Year is coming up. The Bissell Centre is looking for dedicated volunteers

Go to bit.ly/3CLA8o1 to learn more

#yeg #community #bissellcentre
Bissell Centre
Schedule for Route Marshals / Rest Stop Hosts: Coldest Night of the Year: February 22, 2025 Boyle Street Plaza 9538 103a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0J3 Schedule for Route Marshals / Rest Sto...
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February 12, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The Bissell Centre is always looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways, including in their community space.
February 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Currently reading Dark Mirror by Barton Gellman. #booksky 📚💙
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million over Siri eavesdropping lawsuit

Apple does not need to admit wrongdoing
Apple agrees to pay $95 million over Siri eavesdropping lawsuit
Apple reached a settlement a $95 million over a lawsuit accusing the company of eavesdropping and recording users' conversations with Siri.
san.com
January 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
December 20, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Toni Morrison's 10 steps that lead a county to Fascism

1. Construct an internal enemy, as both focus and diversion.
December 11, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Plowey McPlowface is working hard! The snowplower map is live #yeg

gis.edmonton.ca/portal/apps/...
November 24, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Well that was stressful! But, San Diego Comic Con badges secured!

#sdcc #sdcc2025
November 23, 2024 at 5:45 PM
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Also: If you don't have money to buy my (or anyone's) books, and you live in the anglosphere, before you pirate them, try to get them from your local library instead. They have it or can get it, they pay for the books, and in many places writers get paid for their books being lent. Everyone wins!
November 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM
20 days of my favorite books

Day 6: Redemption by Nathan Winograd

This is not a perfect book, but was perfect at the time I was a volunteer director in animal rescue (hey scarscare.ca ). The author provides new approaches and challenges commonly held beliefs.

#booksky 💙📚 #animalrescue #adopt
November 22, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Volunteers have been notified that the Bissell Centre's community space is closed after a fire. This space provides basic needs and support services to the community.

Coffee, clothing, showers, hygiene items, phone and charging and Internet

#bissellcentre

bissellcentre.org/community-sp...
Community Space
Our Community Space is a safe and supportive environment that provides opportunities for reflection, healing, and reconciliation
bissellcentre.org
November 21, 2024 at 5:27 AM
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New from me: Four people believed to be homeless died, or were found dead, in Edmonton bus shelters in the past two weeks as cold weather rolls into the city #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Four people died in Edmonton bus shelters in two weeks
Four people, believed to be homeless, died or were found dead in Edmonton bus shelters in the past two weeks as cold weather rolls in.
edmontonjournal.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:21 PM
20 days of my favourite books

Day 5 - My Name Is Leon by Kit De Waal

A story told from a child's perspective, when done right, is powerful.

Leon’s world is filled with anger, loneliness, and small moments of hope.

This is a book about family, identity, and finding your light.
November 21, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Post a non-religious photo that you think of as holy
November 21, 2024 at 4:14 AM
People starving and yet a banana sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/a...
Who’s Laughing Now? Banana-as-Art Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s
A conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan, “Comedian,” is just a fruit-stand banana taped on the wall. But 7 bidders were biting. It went to a crypto entrepreneur.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:26 AM
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In 334 days, Edmontonians will be going to the polls to elect a new City Council.

It's hard to keep up with everyone who's declared they're running — I'm here to help.

Until the election, I'll be keeping up and updating the candidate list here #yegvote

troypavlek.ca/yegvote-2025...
Who's running in the 2025 Edmonton election?
Learn about who's running and find links to their websites and social media.
troypavlek.ca
November 20, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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November 19, 2024 at 2:50 AM