In Alberta, the October Alberta Views @albertaviews.bsky.social magazine has an excellent article about hostile architecture in Edmonton #YEG. It’s so cruel. Read it here albertaviews.ca/exclusion-by...

Medetomidine has also been *presumptively* detected via test strip in recent #yeg fentanyl/down samples and in a confirmatory-tested down sample from late August. Medetomidine is much stronger than Xylazine and may not show up on FTIR test if <5%. People need #SafeSupply.

Peaceful but watching. #yeg

The Alberta government is re-launching a grant program to fight racism - after a series of Alberta Next Panels that experts said actively fomented hatred against immigrants. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

“In Alberta and elsewhere, the culture wars are little more than a distraction from the interests already driving privatization in public education, eroding democracy and its promise of a more equitable future.“ a devastating and important read.

There's a super cool Underground Film Festival happening in Edmonton next weekend that I want to help promote because honestly the world needs more rad, weird, experimental shit. Here's the eventrbite link. www.eventbrite.ca/e/edmonton-u...

October... A brief highlight from a burst of sun just after sunrise on 106 Street a couple of days ago, after rain. #yeg #autumn #autumnlight #edmonton #photography (sorry this photo keeps failing to load)

Safe Drugs on Trial: DULF's Trafficking Case Begins via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

According to the data obtained and analyzed during this investigation, more than 250 food establishments across Edmonton went at least two years without seeing an inspector.

Read EPSB candidates' responses to the Progressive Trustee Hub survey here! We sent candidates questions that dig into some key issues this election. You can see both a grade and summary for the candidates' views and read their full replies. www.supportourstudents.ca/edmontonvote...

Hi from a Ward D school trustee election candidate forum at the Cloverdale community league. I’m not live-posting but I’ll try to include some highlights. There are four candidates in Ward D, and no incumbent trustee. - Nickela Anderson - Colette Bachand - Nancy Hunt - Rufino Ranon #yegvote #epsb

“It’s a very scary time right now for the disability community. I’ve been contacted by many (people) saying that (they) don’t know how (they’re) going to afford rent come time when this increase happens, and that’s rightfully justified.” #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

It's time for our big look back at Edmonton weather for a historically hot September 2025. edmontonweathernerdery.blogspot.com/2025/09/sept... #yegwx

At tonight’s “consultation”… When a high school kid tried to raise concerns about the teachers strike, Bruce McAllister cut the kids mic and then suggested his parents should have beaten him more. Listen to the clip yourself… It’s… Telling. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Mile Zero Dance presents: Confession Publique MAYDAY (Montreal) Its title serving as a promise, Confession Publique explores ambiguity and paradox, probes the noble and the vulgar, oscillates between grace and brutality. OCT 14 7:30 PM $30/$35 milezerodance.com/event/confes... #yeg #yegarts

Alberta Teachers’ Association members have voted 89.5 per cent to reject the latest contract offer. Turnout for the vote was 94 per cent. 51,000 teachers will go on strike across the province on Oct. 6. Here’s ATA president Jason Schilling announcing the vote result in Edmonton #AbEd #AbLeg

Hey Bluesky, could you help me spread the word? I have three creatures left at my Big Cartel shop. Each lil guy is designed, hand-sewn, hand-embroidered by me and takes many hours to create. jeremycreature.bigcartel.com

Well.. Buckle up folks, because this is an UGLY AHS Update V241 tonight.. Hospital units closed for over 2,000 days.. OR's now closed until further notice.. Service downgrades.. ER Closures.. Here.. We... GO! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... /1

“This is not “endless accommodation” — this is brutal, socially sanctioned neglect of extremely ill human beings, who are viewed with something far from compassion.” A powerful counter to the moral entrepreneurs advocating for involuntary “treatment”. #bcpoli www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...

What colour is this tape? edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

Photo of the (Jeff) Day... I took this shot on Autumnal Equinox once. I ran to these glass pyramids at dawn like a stocky hippie, watched a wildfire sun rise. Day and night in balance. I've never been good at that, balance. #autumnalequinox #alphabetchallenge #WeekMforMemories #yeg #photography

It’s Sept 18 and there is a weird contagious viral illness going around. I mean, what could it be and what could we do to minimize transmission? If only we had guidance…evidence-based guidance…from a public health authority…

Last year, 743K COVID vaccines were administered in AB. Still, 405 people died & 3,364 people were hospitalized. This year, it'll cost $100 & the Alberta government only ordered 485K doses. This will do massive harm to Albertans & our health care system. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Local woman wakes up, reminds everyone that safer communities are tied more to healthcare, housing and public services and less to police, makes oatmeal.

As city columnist for the Edmonton Journal, I wrote often about the crisis of homelessness. I was naive. For years, I thought people wanted to help those living on the street. It took me ages to realize that many people just wanted the homeless gone, someplace away, out of sight and out of mind.

More than 200 musicians demand Carney move away from fossil fuels. 'Canada is burning' reads the campaign's letter, signed by the @theweatherstation.bsky.social , Luna Li, Cris Derksen, @danmanganmusic.com, @sarahharmer.bsky.social and more www.cbc.ca/music/carney...