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Politics, policy, dog pics. Mohkinstsis/Calgary
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Susan Ingham
7 days ago
Don't let the blue sky fool you! It was -17 degrees C! π₯Ά For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12...
#baldeagle
#eagle
#birdphotography
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#birdofprey
#wildlife
#wildlifephotography
#bluesky
#birds
#πͺΆ
@naturecanada.bsky.social
#yyc
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Susan Ingham
13 days ago
A little humour for the holidays. Bears, of course, can swim & these were only playing! But these 2 photos led me to some captions. (Taken September 2025). For full story, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12...
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#Mammal
#π¦#grizzly
@goingwild.bsky.social
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Susan Ingham
15 days ago
Cast against a completely white background with only a few clumps of dead grasses in the snowy foreground, a coyote stands out in Nature's own photo studio. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12...
#coyote
#songdog
#canid
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
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Susan Ingham
27 days ago
Who's the fool now? Never underestimate the intelligence of wildlife. Thought this squirrel was playing "possum" but was just biding time. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12...
#redsquirrel
@ripfriattfro.bsky.social
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
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Susan Ingham
about 1 month ago
It appears a New Guard (darker brown) has replaced the Old Guard but certain his genes has been passed on to many progeny. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/11...
#Mammal
#π¦#muledeer
#naturephotography
#wildlifephotography
#Autumn
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Susan Ingham
about 1 month ago
Easily identified by his left ear, this tough guy's genes will be probably be passed onto the next generation. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/11...
#muledeer
#deer
#Autumn
#wildlife
#nature
#wildlifephotography
#naturephotograpy
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Susan Ingham
about 1 month ago
Logging on & logging off isn't just for computers! And how long is a Pileated's sticky tongue? - Photo #2 For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/11...
#birdsπͺΆ#pileatedwoodpecker
#woodpecker
#wildlife
#nature
@goingwild.bsky.social
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
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Jason Markusoff
about 1 month ago
Thatβs 4 invocations of Notwithstanding Clause for Danielle Smith within a month, with this these of transgender policy bills set to stand regardless of the Charter rights they violate. The premier mused about Alberta behaving more like Quebec in Confederation. This is one way to do it.
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Susan Ingham
2 months ago
A late departure. Someone's procrastinating on their trip south. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10...
#wildlife
#wildlifephotography
#yyc
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#osprey
#birdsofprey
#autumn
#naturephotography
#Birds
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Susan Ingham
3 months ago
Time to kick back & relax on one of Nature's recliners. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10...
#porcupine
#Mammal
#π¦
@ripfriattfro.bsky.social
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#nature
#wildlifephotography
#Autumn
@goingwild.bsky.social
#Alberta
#wildlife
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Susan Ingham
3 months ago
Get it while you can. Winter is fast approaching in the mountains. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10...
#pika
#Mammal
#π¦#nature
#wildlifephotography
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#Autumn
#RockyMountains
#Alberta
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Susan Ingham
3 months ago
It's that time when porcupines are looking for a companion for a very brief period. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10...
#porcupine
#Mammal
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#wildlifephotography
#nature
@goingwild.bsky.social
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#Autumn
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Susan Ingham
3 months ago
It's not only human families that like to play in a pool! π» For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10...
#Mammal
#π¦#grizzlybear
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#wildlifephotography
#naturephotography
#bear
#Rockies
#Kananaskis
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Susan Ingham
3 months ago
This time, not the journey - it's the destination! For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/9/...
#Birds
#naturephotography
#birdphotography
#birding
#wildlife
#wildlifephotography
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
@goingwild.bsky.social
#heron
#blackcrownednightheron
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Susan Ingham
5 months ago
It goes without saying, Bald Eagles only have beautiful children. π¦ For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/...
#eagle
#baldeagle
#birdphotography
#albertawildlife
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
#birdsofprey
#nature
#wildlife
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
@nature.org
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Susan Ingham
5 months ago
Definite but gentle push back from Mum beaver - no, you can't eat from my "plate" & a family portrait. For story & more photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/...
#beaver
#Mammal
@thefurbearers.bsky.social
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#castorcanadensis
#Alberta
#wildlife
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Susan Ingham
5 months ago
Do you need help with a carry out? Not! For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/...
#beaver
#Mammal
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#castorcanadensis
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
@ripfriattfro.bsky.social
#Alberta
#yyc
@thefurbearers.bsky.social
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Susan Ingham
6 months ago
A young Mule Deer fawn that I named "Bambo", Bambi X Rambo. Sprinted passed Mum into a huge meadow, up to where I was standing. Real heart stopper. Too bold for one so young. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/...
#fawn
#Mammal
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Susan Ingham
6 months ago
Mom always did love you best! For full story & more photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/...
#beaver
@ripfriattfro.bsky.social
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#wildlifephotography
#naturephotography
#nature
#wildlife
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#Alberta
#yyc
#summer
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Susan Ingham
6 months ago
One Great Blue Heron with a great big White Sucker fish. For full story & photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/...
#greatblueheron
#heron
#whitesuckerfish
#fishing
#nature
#wildlifephotography
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
@goingwild.bsky.social
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Western Wheel
6 months ago
NEWS: Fawn finds welcome mat to nap on in Okotoks
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Fawn finds welcome mat to nap on in Okotoks
Westmount Hill resident almost stumbles over baby deer relaxing on her front step.
http://dlvr.it/TLVJFr
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Only the finest silk for the dog park! This was so much fun and the photos are treasures.
add a skeleton here at some point
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Robson Fletcher
6 months ago
Details are sketchy right now but this sounds very bad:
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'Multiple hikers' injured or killed in rock slide near Bow Lake in Banff National Park | CBC News
Numerous hikers have been caught in a rock slide north of Lake Louise with multiple people injured or killed, according to the RCMP.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bow-lake-glacier-falls-rockslide-banff-alberta-hikers-1.7566196
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Susan Ingham
6 months ago
Even beaver mothers need a moment or two just to relax. For full story & more photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/...
#beaver
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#wildlifephotography
#Mammal
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#naturephotography
#castorcanadensis
@goingwild.bsky.social
@ripfriattfro.bsky.social
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Matthew Black
7 months ago
It took 21 months but, this morning I received the results of the Alberta government's pension plan engagement survey: *63% opposed to Alberta Pension Plan (APP) *10% pro-APP *12% undecided/unsure *15% other responses
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
#ableg
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Alberta releases its pension survey results, 63% opposed to leaving CPP
After a more than 21-month wait, the Alberta government has released to Postmedia the results of its 2023 provincial pension plan survey.
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-pension-survey-results-opposed-leaving-cpp
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Susan Ingham
7 months ago
An adult Bald Eagle π¦ seen through Nature's smoky filter. For full story & more photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/...
#baldeagle
#eagle
#birdofprey
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
#yyc
#birdphotography
#birds
#smoke
#Alberta
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Aryn Toombs
7 months ago
Measles cases in Alberta on 2025-06-16: β’ Total cases: 932 (+53) β’ South cases: 647 (+35) β’ North cases: 155 (+16) β’ Central cases: 105 (+1) β’ Calgary cases: 19 (+1)
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Susan Ingham
7 months ago
Guess who has new antlers??? π¦ For full story & more photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/...
#muledeer
#deer
#naturephotograhy
#wildlifephotography
#Spring
@briggsalexa.bsky.social
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Tim Osborne Photography π
7 months ago
You've gotta love the playful spirit of fox kits!
#wildlife
#fox
#foxes
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Alberta Views Magazine
7 months ago
Today in Alberta - June 9: Albertaβs total measles count hits 809 cases. Dr. Sam Wong, president of the Alberta Medical Associationβs section of pediatrics, says Alberta could end up with more cases than the entire US (which has 1,168 cases as of June 6).
#ABpoli
#ABleg
#Vaccines
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Lee Stevens
7 months ago
Over the past year I have spoken to a few mayoral candidates about their plans to address homelessness and safety issues. This podcast episode covers a lot of what was said.
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#yyccc
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/l...
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Examining Homelessness in Calgary
Podcast Episode Β· Let's Talk Poverty Β· 2024-08-28 Β· 35m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/lets-talk-poverty/id1585005840?i=1000666904942
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Beauty of a bike ride this morning around Fish Creek with
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and we saw so much wildlife. I love my city.
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JA Westenberg
7 months ago
normalize not having an opinion about everything that trends for 12 hours
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7 months ago
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I mostly clicked on this article for the photos, turns out it was also very informative!
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Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation takes in rare silver fox kit
Young foxes seen without parents for 24-hours taken in by the Alberta Institute for Wildlife conservation have rare genetic mutation.
https://calgaryherald.com/news/alberta-institute-for-wildlife-conservation-takes-in-rare-silver-fox-kit
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Susan Ingham
7 months ago
An eagle's talons have multiple uses, particularly with regard to those hard to reach places. π¦ For full story & more photos, click link below:
www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/...
#baldeagle
#birdphotography
#wildlife
#birdsofprey
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Adam MacVicar
7 months ago
NEW: The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation is partnering with local developer Truman to build a hotel on Stampede Park. The plan is a 13-storey upscale boutique hotel with 320 rooms and other amenities. Construction is set to begin later this year with an opening date in late 2028.
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7 months ago
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7 months ago
Obey traffic laws. Come to a full stop. Then get going and going fast, because it is Thursday, and the weekend is just two days away!
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BikeBikeYYC
7 months ago
Hey
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! STOLEN BROMPTON ALERT!
bikeindex.org/bikes/2808026
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Stolen 2024 Brompton Bicycle C-line
Green 2024 Brompton Bicycle C-line, serial: 2402070293. Stolen: 2025-05-25, from: Calgary, T2E 4E8, CA
https://bikeindex.org/bikes/2808026
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Aaron Wherry
7 months ago
Applause during the throne speech. Patriotism is compelling us to breach protocol.
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The Globe and Mail
7 months ago
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More than 8,300 Hudsonβs Bay employees will be out of a job by next week, others to lose disability benefits
Vast majority of staff to be terminated by the retailer without severance payments
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-more-than-8300-hudsons-bay-employees-will-be-out-of-a-job-by-next-week/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Carrie Tait
7 months ago
Scooplet: Alberta Health Services paid more than 6x its normal price for meds from Turkey, could have bought fewer bottles
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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Alberta paid more than six times usual price for pain medications in $70-million import deal, according to government briefing note
Briefing note indicates health authority could have reduced overall bill by ordering less medicine
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-alberta-turkish-pain-medication-deal-prices/
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Toronto Star
7 months ago
Canadaβs tourism sector is taking a hit in the wake of world-wide economic uncertainties and political tensions, according to new data released by Statistics Canada.
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Travel to and from Canada takes a nosedive: StatCan
Canadaβs tourism sector is taking a hit in the wake of world-wide economic uncertainties and political tensions, according to new data released by StatCan.
https://www.thestar.com/business/travel-to-and-from-canada-takes-a-nosedive-statcan/article_02ab1870-128e-4535-9635-e4f9a8d74d10.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=Bluesky&utm_campaign=Business&utm_content=travelto
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Aryn Toombs
7 months ago
New research shows that the poverty gap is expanding, with 27 per of Calgary Food Bank users now having full time employmentβmany with more than one job. People are forced to choose between paying for shelter, or eating food. But it gets worse...
livewirecalgary.com/2025/05/22/c...
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Calgary Food Bank research finds 27 per cent of users working full time - LiveWire Calgary
The latest research by the Calgary Food Bank has found that tens of thousands of their clients receiving food supports are also working full time. Results from Work that Isnβt Working: Food Insecurity...
https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/05/22/calgary-food-bank-research-finds-27-per-cent-of-users-working-full-time/
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@Above96th
7 months ago
I spotted this Great Egret on Central Park's Harlem Meer just as it was taking off. Believe it or not, this is no more than 50 yards from Fifth Avenue. π₯°π₯°π₯°
#Egret
#CentralPark
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Jonny Wakefield
7 months ago
New from me: a raft of new court fees went into effect in Alberta this month, including more than doubling what it costs to file a court search, from $10 to $25
edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/a...
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Alberta more than doubles court search fees, raising fears on access to justice
The Alberta government has hiked a raft of court fees β including more than doubling the cost to search public documents.
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/alberta-doubles-court-search-fees
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#cdnpoli
experts if this approach has ever been taken before?
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Janet French
7 months ago
Alberta Innovates, a provincial agency that funds research and innovation, is undergoing substantial change, including a new board, new CEO and facing a $53-million funding cut. Entrepreneurs who rely on AI donβt know what all the changes will mean:
#Ableg
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Government cutting Alberta Innovates budget, setting new direction | CBC News
A government agency that funds research andΒ innovationΒ β and helps inventors get their products to marketΒ β is set to lose a third of its provincial funding in the next two years.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/government-cutting-alberta-innovates-budget-setting-new-direction-1.7539288
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