Every day, I get letters demanding that the federal govt or the GG or the LG “do something” to change or save Alberta. But the only people who can “fix” Alberta are Albertans. There is no magic constitutional genie. The responsibility is on all of us.

An important reminder from @nicktsergas.ca on the perils of trusting online polls.

Love this beer

Btw... This piece has been sitting in a crate for the last 3 years so if you know someone who has the space (it's huge) & wants to buy it (it's $$$).... Let me know.

For #ArtAdventCalendar Day 13 Forward Under Shared Skies 60×98″ 152x250cm Mixed media (oil paint, canvas, birch panel, collage) 2019 A collaboration w Cree-Metis artist Dawn Marie Marchand focusing on the sharing of artistic space and ideas between a non-Indigenous and Indigenous artist

“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes. This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com

If folks live in Calgary-Bow, or have friends &/or family in the riding, help & signatures are urgently needed. The recall petition is about halfway thru the time & have ~4K of required 16K sig's. UCP's arrogance & abuse of govt powers are horrible now, but watch out if/when recall fails 🤢 #Alberta

The UCP has made 2025 one of the darkest years for Alberta’s democracy. Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026. By simply being Albertan. Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...

“Talk. Organize. Show up. Act.” I have never felt so out of place and time in my home province, and I know I’m not alone. Dr. Wesley is right—we must show our dissent, every day. Our future depends on it. I’m doing many of these things now. I won’t be stopping. I hope you won’t stop either.

"There is a psychological impact on ICC staff, who have spent their lives working within the criminal justice system, when they suddenly find themselves on a sanctions list alongside people implicated in human rights violations, terrorism or organised crime."

"‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock Intl Criminal Court judge out of daily life. Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards or access everyday services (Uber, Alexa, Ticketmaster...) in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary." www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

My latest purchase In light of the news of Crown Royal being traitors and Jack Daniels not needing Canada. Don't worry, we don't need you either. Glynnevan whisky is made and barrel-aged in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada, at the Authentic Seacoast Distillery.

Please repost all Recall Events. We can reach more people!

Attention northern word nerds: The very first Canadian Word of the Year is MAPLEWASHING!

Snow II Lawren Harris 1915

We've seen firsthand how Meta's algorithm censors our campaigning. Over the last year our posts advocating for the decriminalisation of abortion, or an enforceable 'conversion therapy' ban have been affected. It is tragic, but unsurprising 🧵

Meta made changes to its algorithm (determining what you see) following Trump’s re-election. It is troubling that, amid the resurgence of Christian Nationalism, Meta's new approach is blocking women and LGBT+ people from the info they need, indirectly pandering to anti-choice and homophobic lobbies.

🚨 Major result of our movement for removal of this lawless presidency: Rep. Al Green is about to stage a sit-in on the House floor until the vote on his Articles of Impeachment is called. A congressman who honors his oath & his word. Call Congress now & demand support of his articles‼️ ☎️202-224-3121

Bake these homemade Sesame Seed Crescent Rolls this weekend, on the light golden side. Freeze them. And be prepared for the adoration coming your way when you pull them out of the freezer and warm them up for Christmas dinner! #foodie #foodsky 🍽️ #recipe www.thatsusanwilliams.com/2020/11/home...

Employment in oil and gas is in terminal decline and won’t be saved no matter what Carney and Smith cook up, according to new research from the Centre for Future Work provided exclusively to @nationalobserver.com. The only responsible choice for governments is to plan for the transition.

Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

Important work mythbusting on MAID, and fighting against the moral panic often propagated by MAID opponents and the media. Is MAID accessed due to social isolation, or as a substitute for social supports? The evidence says no. maidincanada.substack.com/p/isolation-...

Calibri wasn't an aesthetic choice, it was disability accessibility. And, as we told you way back when, 'DEI' includes all the accessibility measures people rely on. 2/

I know everyone wants to mock the White House font change, and I understand because it is SO ridiculous, but please don't lose sight of the fact it was changed to Calibri to make access better for people with various visual processing and neurological conditions. 1/

#abpoli #ableg

Canada #2 only behind Switzerland. The US dropped 18 places. #cdnpoli #uspoli

Coming up soon, the longest night of the year with a Parade and Big Fire in Kensington Market on the winter solstice. Reposting here for visibility because it's one of my favorite celebrations of the year. Few of my pics from years past.. #toronto #solstice

Canada’s defence minister responds to Trump’s new National Security Strategy Must read!!! ‼️‼️ Trump is a national security threat to Canada! /1 thread www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

The province-level Conservative Party (UPC) in Alberta is using the “Notwithstanding Clause” a STAGGERING 4TH TIME IN UNDER 2 MONTHS to ignore the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms. In this Alberta Govt, extremist ideology is clearly a lot more important than human rights and the rule of law.

Howard McCurdy was a civil rights activist, a groundbreaking biologist, a Member of Parliament, and a vocal opponent of apartheid in South Africa. When Nelson Mandela was released from prison, he personally thanked McCurdy. This is McCurdy's story. 🧵 1/9

@rbreich.bsky.social nails it on Trump and his cabinet. Please share widely. youtu.be/NQHLciC67V8

A national stain. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

✔️ YES: On Nov. 28, a raccoon broke into a liquor store in Virginia, damaged more than a dozen bottles of alcohol & passed out on the bathroom floor. ❌ NO: This video does not depict the real event. It's AI-generated. 🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/AIRaccoon #AILiteracy #MediaLiteracy

Proud of the @wsj.com for informing its readership that strategic reserves aren't "inventory" Everyone getting a forced lesson in stock behaviour-to-price effects this year.

He was healthy and fit at 54, an avid runner with no vices — he didn’t smoke, drink or do drugs. So when he suddenly experienced left-sided weakness, numbness and difficulties with balance, walking, swallowing and speech, a family member rushed him to a nearby stroke clinic.

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Canada’s Big Six banks have engineered a $2.2 trillion mortgage debt bubble. According to a new report by @maketheshift.bsky.social, banks’ lending practices have pushed home prices out of reach and left the public holding the bag. breachmedia.ca/canadas-big-...

Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

Quite the caper down in Lethbridge: the Nate Neudorf recall campaign isn't circulating its petition, and petition leader is ghosting would-be canvassers. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me

This is a fun little story, exemplifying prairie pioneer spirit.

Canada's Ambassador to Kristen Hallman is stepping down after six years on the job. Her statement on X: x.com/KirstenHillm... #cdnpoli

People are looking for belonging and meaning beyond the old institutions. Humanism becomes a home when we live our values and show what community can be. And we grow by building something worth joining. americanhumanist.org/join

The UCP is changing the law to protect themselves from consequences that apply to every other Albertan.

Day 9 #ArtAdventCalendar #artistsofBlueSky #oilpainting This was a painting I did for Dr Darren Markland, based on one of his photos from his cabin. Sadly, we lost him due to an accident earlier this year. This one is for you, #drdagly

High-control religious groups suppress questioning and dissent. The human tragedy is that this culture of control can tear families apart. This is the 'conditional love' experience by so many people who leave. @faith2faithless.bsky.social

"Oh by the way: the president wants you to give up all your user data." "No can do, buddy — that data is held in a sacred trust. I can no more violate the sanctit-" "We'll cut you off; no more government contracts." "Haha, you old snake in the grass. Fine, fine. I'll have my guy send it asap. Fore!"

'In a nutshell, humanist pastoral care is like-minded support which encompasses the emotional, moral, ethical, and existential aspects of life.' Read Claire's interview to learn more about non-religious pastoral care in hospitals, prisons, universities, and Armed Forces. humanists.uk/2022/07/25/h...

"My animals drink the water, my mother drinks the water. So I'm not a guy flying in from L.A. on a private jet. I am a sixth generation rural Albertan, and I'm just trying to keep the water clean." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

If you read one thing today, make it this, from mattgurney.bsky.social “we will never fucking trust you again” www.readtheline.ca/p/matt-gurne...

Well, by that logic, how much would it drive prices down to have a single universal system?... y'know, facilitated by the one structure that represents everyone... what's it called... oh, that's right. GOVERNMENT.