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Wordsworth’s words have been rolling around in my brain a lot these days. Happiest in the fresh air and amongst the trees.
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We knew this all along about the Conservative Party. It's just slogans, smearing others, targeted harassment, misinformation, and all out lies.

A separatist event advertised on the UCP website, great stuff

It was the Dunning of tymes. It was the Kruger of tymes.

I’m not sure if you can overdose on schadenfreude but we’re about to find out

And there it is... the greatest header in modern history.

Oh my heart ♥️

💥 June 23 💥 By-elections just called for Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton-Ellerslie, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills! Feeling hopeless, wondering how to stop the UCP? There’s never been a better time to get involved and help elect more New Democrats to the Legislature. Let’s do this, Alberta! 🍊💪

The by-elections are on! Help send a strong message to Danielle Smith and the UCP by electing @nenshi Edmonton-Strathcona. You can sign up to volunteer here: naheednenshi.albertandp.ca/volunteer And donate to his campaign here: act.albertandp.ca/donate/estr #betterispossible #ableg

Post-recounts, the Liberals finish just 60 votes away from a majority government. A reminder that every vote matters. (41 back in Nunavut + 12 back in Terra Nova + 4 back in Windsor + 3 votes to win each riding by 1)

THREAD. When my parents' cat Bridget went missing, my dad, to try to ease his worry, painted her on a variety of historical ventures. Soon, these numbered in the dozens. After much nagging, my dad has had some postcards printed of this brilliant series: michaelcoxmoredaysthansausages.bigcartel.com

@jimbostanford.bsky.social post on FB.

“The Auditor General of Alberta has been approved as an intervenor in the lawsuit against Alberta Health Services (AHS) brought by former CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

Boo Danielle Smith

Again, someone once said that Silicon Valley is basically a bunch of dudes asking: What did my mom used to do for me. and can I make an app to do that for me

Message from Ukraine: Thank you, Canada. For being yourselves when so many others are trying to be worse. You reminded us that we are not alone. Because of you, this morning felt a little less like the end of the world. And more like something worth staying alive for. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s former chief of staff lived in a $1.6-million Edmonton home owned by the sister of Sam Mraiche” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Smith on Saturday - I can tell you, we have to remember what this scandal is all about, it's about AHS charging too much to deal with complex patients, let's all keep that in mind. No Dani. It's the alleged corruption. And you can't reframe that. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Indigenous Chief to Danielle Smith and Alberta separatists: "If you're not happy here, you're free to go." #cdnpoli

The UCP is facing 8 investigations into corruption, plus no fewer than 3 major public sector union strikes (all of their own making). The affordability crisis looms, as does a trade war with the US. Wildfires & measles are raging. And the premier chose now to clear a path for a separation vote.

In Alberta, it's beginning to look a lot like 1991 Saskatchewan. Like today's UCP, the Devine PCs were embroiled in scandal. And they, too, turned to referendums as both a distraction and attempt to rebrand themselves as a 'party of the people'. It didn't work. Here's some background.🧵

Danielle, mission accomplished!!! Russian state media rejoices your secessionism and weakening of Canada. You make Putin proud.🇷🇺 #ableg #cdnpoli www.rt.com/news/616869-...

Independent MLA Scott Sinclair asked the premier to apologize to the Minister of Indigenous Relations for damaging the relationship Willson worked to build with Indigneous people through her separatist talk

The Alberta government of Premier Danielle Smith breached the provincial Freedom of Information Act, says a provincial watchdog in response to 34 complaints filed by me. The finding was also in response to some articles published by a national newspaper — the Globe — following my own complaints.

The report shows this was a government-wide, systemic refusal to process FOIP requests. It's a damning indictment of the UCP's extreme culture of secrecy. And the UCP is further reducing FOIP access, which is yet another red flag re: growing authoritarianism. oipc.ab.ca/information-...

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Every day, a new bullshit attack. This is what ultimately sank Trudeau - the fire hose of lies and negativity that went totally unanswered. I hope Carney's team handles this much differently than the Trudeau PMO.

Mexico sues Google over changing Gulf of Mexico’s name for US users

Anyone advocating for Alberta separation from Canada, especially Danielle Smith and Alberta legislature, should pack their bags and renounce their citizenship. They can leave but the land will stay. The land belongs to First Nations and the treaties are with the Crown. #cdnpoli #AlbertaSeparation