Alberta’s grievances with Ottawa are mostly manufactured, always exaggerated and, often, completely illusory. Now it's time for the people who spent the last decade amplifying and weaponizing them to put out the fire they helped create. #cdnpoli #abpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2026/05/26/o...

It's severe weather season! A reminder that I have built unofficial bots that post Environment Canada weather warnings. @bcwxalerts.bsky.social @abwxalerts.bsky.social @skwxalerts.bsky.social @mbwxalerts.bsky.social @onwxalerts.bsky.social @qcwxalerts.bsky.social @atlwxalerts.bsky.social

Knack defends Edmonton bike lanes but will work with province on new rules edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto...

This for the UCP AB government.

One thing I have liked about Barcelona, is the ability to hear birds and conversations across a street. It’s not a noisy city. Sure it has a hum when traffic moves.

Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice." Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.

To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte

Smith finally said it out loud... She doesn't believe that government should be providing any services to Albertans, she believes that private companies should be used universally to provide services. Faith groups should take care of the vulnerable. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Passage 40” x 30” Acrylic on canvas 2025 BEYOND THE HORIZON
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Hi PM @mark-carney.bsky.social, Calgary Climate Hub here. Judging by the responses to this post, this is a REALLY popular idea amongst Canadians. We believe that in 2025 #NationBuilding means #Electrification, not building out more #OilAndGas infrastructure. Happy to chat! #cdnpoli #ClimateChange

Do those that want to support the #yeg family impacted by the fire in #belgravia. There is a go fund me. gofund.me/a36d17bdc

Looking for a bike shop in #yeg Edmonton. Just moved into town. Something close to strathcona area. Even suggestions for places to avoid too #yegbike

"How you die does not redeem how you lived." Every. Word. Of. This.

COMMENTARY: If this was happening in another nation, we'd call it by name. It's authoritarianism.

Goodbye #regina #yqr. It’s been a blast. Onward to #edmonton #yeg!

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Sunday morning casual bike rides with one of my kids are the best. We do a task and then he detours us back home ish. Today was a detour for smoothies and McDonalds.

On Sept. 1, 1905, Alberta became a province along with Saskatchewan. One of the first tasks for the new province was to choose an official capital. Two main options were considered, Edmonton and Calgary. This is the story of how Edmonton became the capital. 🧵 1/7

If you’ve ever struggled to learn to ride a bike, try ditching the pedals and focusing on balance first. It’s a simple trick that works for kids—and adults too! 🤓🚲 Here’s a handy guide to get you started: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...

Imagine we all drove EVs and then someone came along and proposed an ICE vehicle… Video credit: Nic Cruz Patane (link in Alt text)

Motherfucking wind farms…

Peacocks have a secret hidden in their brightly colored tail feathers: tiny reflective structures that can amplify light into a laser beam. scim.ag/3UEM2oQ

I’m moving to #edmonton #yeg in about a month.

Hey, #YEG Alberta Avenue Folks, Dutch Elm Disease has arrived in the neighbourhood. Be on lookout for crispy leaves in the elm canopy, and please report any suspect trees to 311. cbc.ca/news/canada/... #yegtrees #dutchelmdisease #ded #yeggarden

An account I'd encourage everyone to follow. Roy is a super talented person for capturing healthy cities and people on two wheels. @roysymons.bsky.social 👈

#yqr where we turn it up to eleven.

How to tell a Cooper's Hawk from a Sharp-shinned Hawk. An oldie.

Reginians, there are Plans Afoot to update/replace the washroom facilities in Wascana Park. Here is a survey to gather your feedback: www.wascana.ca/washroom-upg...

In the same week that Israel waged war on Iran, it targeted and cut off communications systems in Gaza. What might unfold under the cloak of a communications blackout? @meenakshirv.bsky.social reports.

Sick . . .

The Declaration of Independence specifies 27 grievances with King George III and Britain. Donald Trump has committed at least 16 of those same offenses. #NoKings

Ed Sheeran prefers railways to runways.

Hey Guys… I just got a message from a buddy w/ the Cathedral Forest Project & they're in desperate need of volunteers TODAY, June 7. They're planting trees & they need way more folks to help than have so far shown up. They're at the forest site in Les Sherman Park & could really use your help!

Sam loves his bike rides. #yegbike

Another week, another province. Saskatchewan you are full of surprises.

I think Regina has the nut hatch.

In weird Monday news: Bear tranquilized near downtown Regina www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Pope McDonald’s IV.

Oh yes! And the little concrete parking barrier things as the divider don’t work either.

At a play of sister act. It’s good. Support local theatre. #yqr

Canada, we’re with you! TRUMPISM IS REPUDIATED IN AUSTRALIA! #auspol

Pollivere and Dutton both opposition leaders stoking fear. Have lost their seats in general elections. There party also didn’t win the election as well.

It's true. You should watch North of North

Happy #MissCongeniality Day. April 25 is the perfect date because it's "not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.”

PLEASE don’t buy into Amazon’s booksale this week. They are intentionally trying to eat into profits from Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, a really important annual event for our important community institutions. Check out your local fave or bookshop.org.