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Civics: the study of the rights and obligations of citizens in a society Focused on Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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Pro-coal advertising blitz by dark money in Crowsnest Pass seems like it's against Alberta's election rules. The province says it couldn't possibly comment #yql #yyc #yeg #ableg www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/03/n...

Damning research on selenium pollution from coal mines in Alberta continues to pile up #yql #yyc lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/o...

Persistent toxic selenium in Crowsnest Lake from coal mining. thetyee.ca/News/2025/06... #yql #GrassyMtn #mountainsnotmines

Federal election results for Lethbridge as of now. #yql

It’s election day in Canada. Here’s what southern Albertans need to know. #YQL #LNN #Lethbridge

What the? www.lethbridge.ca/news/posts/e... #yql

US President Donald Trump has some words as Canadians go to the polls today.

My own Election Day reminders: 1) We don't elect the prime minister so there is no such thing as "PM-elect". If you must, say "PM-designate" or "presumptive PM" OR, if it's Mark Carney, just say "Prime Minister", because he's literally still PM even after the results tonight. 1/n

Tomorrow (Monday, Apr 28)is Election Day. Polls are open 7:30am-7:30pm. #yql

Which federal candidate have you seen out campaigning in Lethbridge? Who is actively working to get your vote? #yql #election2025

Advanced polls for the federal election start tomorrow. Find your advanced polls here - www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/... #yql #cdnpoli

Today (Thursday) at the City of Lethbridge's ECONOMIC AND FINANCE STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE Potential Water Quality Concerns with Coal Mining for the City of Lethbridge 9am #yql agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline...

Federal election voting info. More at - www.elections.ca/home.aspx Make your plan. #yql #cdnpoli

Hear from Lethbridge Liberal candidate Chris Spearman tonight (Sunday) at 8pm. #abpoli #yql #cdnpoli

Did you know you can watch Lethbridge City Council meetings online? The next is Tuesday, March 25, 12:30pm. Agenda and meeting at - agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline... This includes an interesting response to a query on investment in housing. #yql

It looks like action has been planned for Saturday, March 29. #GrassyMtn #abpoli #yql #MountainsNotMines

Looks like we know who is going to be running for the Liberal Party in Lethbridge. Chris Spearman brings a wealth of experience and proven dedication to #yql. #ableg #abpoli

Good idea for #YQL? Would you be interested in this type of course?

Must read on failed attempt at health care privatization. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ableg #healthcare

High Five to Councillor @belindacrowson.bsky.social . She gives the best, plain language overviews of City Council business we've ever seen. Check them out on FB. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjF... #yql

If you haven't heard of The Breakdown, time to get to know them. #GrassyMtn #yql #MountainsNotMines

New episode! We're starting our series on Grassy mountain and the new coal policy with a conversation with Adam North Peigan that goes much farther than Grassy Mountain! This is one conversation you don't want to miss! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli youtu.be/Nl0vfuyW66Q

Wednesday #yql #ableg #grassymtn #mountainsnotmines #agriculture

City council reaffirms opposition to coal mining in the Oldman headwaters. #yql #ableg #grassymtn #mountainsnotmines #notocoal

Official Business Motion: Protecting the Oldman Watershed and Protecting Agriculture and Agri-food Businesses On the Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Lethbridge City Council Agenda. agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline... #yql #ableg #WaterIsLife #grassymtn #MountainsNotMines

It's good to see that council is considering a motion to reconfirm opposition to coal mining that risks the Oldman watershed. This is on the council agenda Tuesday, Feb 25. 12:30pm. City Council Chamber. Public attendance is welcome. calgaryherald.com/news/lethbri... #yql #GrassyMtn #ableg

Want to volunteer for Lethbridge's Emergency Social Services team? www.lethbridge.ca/news/posts/o... #yql

SCOOP: AB Health Minister Adriana LaGrange stripped Alberta Health Services of power to negotiate after its then-CEO allegedly refused to sign pricey deals www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg

Progressives in Lethbridge are meeting tonight at the flex space in the YWCA building at 7 pm. Come down and get to know others in the city who are interested in moving the city forward through the next Municipal and School Board elections! You're not alone!

AHS CEO (Mentzelopoulos) investigated AHS's relationship w/ Turkish co. MHCare ($75M failed kids' med deal, $614M-other deals). AHS board recommends RCMP. AHS board & CEO fired. AHS procurement boss (Prasad) also worked for MHCare & other companies. archive.ph/2025.02.06-0... #ableg #corruption

I'd like to remind everyone of the upcoming City Council Meeting.  📅 Date: Tuesday February 11 🕒 Time: 12:30 pm 📍 Location: City Hall To view the agenda or watch online visit:  https://agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline  #CityCouncil #StayInformed #yql

The City has provided good info on recent rezoning at the 500 block of 13 St S. www.lethbridge.ca/news/posts/w... #yql

@robmiyashiro.bsky.social [email protected] @courtellingson.bsky.social Alberta NDP Shadow Finance Minister [email protected] Listen & respond to issues, ideas, & experiences of residents www.albertasfuture.ca/budget-town-... #Lethbridge #YQL #Alberta

Call for engagement Survey on the future of Henderson Lake Park www.lethbridge.ca/news/posts/s... #yql

BREAKING!!! Take Back Alberta has been fined well over $100,000 for elections violations and David Parker has been fined $7500 personally! Important to remember, while this may be the end of TBA, it certainly won't be the end of their network. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

AHS uncertainty and accountability. Staffing crises and chaos. How about we provide incentives for US doctors to move to Alberta? lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri... #ableg #tariffs

From the Prime Minister. Looks like the invasion of Canada is on hold for the time being? #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

With tariffs almost upon us, here are the folks I'm listening to for insights on Canadian politics. go.bsky.app/Pb7vXgt

Questions for the Canadians out there. There seemed to be a pro Trump conservative movement that dragged down Trudeau. Is that movement getting stronger or weaker ?

American health workers looking to relocate? Doorway to practice medicine in Canada 🇨🇦 We have job openings nationwide. www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...

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Lethbridge-East MLA to attend U.S. National Prayer Breakfast. #YQL #LNN #Lethbridge

UCP MLA in Lethbridge East, Neudorf, tells the local Chamber that coal companies will certainly win their lawsuits and cost Albertans $14-$22B - resulting in a 10-20% tax increase. Why isn't this info coming from Smith or Jean? Valid? lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri... #ableg #yql #grassymtn

Third provincial riding in Lethbridge? Sounds like Middleton-Hope knows something the rest of us do not. #yql #ableg lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...

David Carpenter was the Mayor of Lethbridge from 1986-2001. He's got something to say on Premier Smith's junket south of the border. #yql #ableg lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/l...

Still time to get to this. #yql

Grab a coffee & listen in while Sarah shares more about the history of coal mining in Alberta. ~10 min video #mla #bkn #banffkananaskis #environment #protectedareas #protection #coalmining #water #agri #agriculture #recreation #ableg #abpoli

Hey, #Lethbridge, I'll present at the Library's Main Branch on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Cade Community Lectures. I'll discuss how the Lethbridge Herald & City Hall frame the issue & whether we're prepared for the rise in homelessness resulting from Trump's tariffs. See you there.