Another day, another word salad from the leader of our province.

Seconds after proposing a "complexity cap" instead of addressing class sizes, Smith was asked what that means... Her response? "I don't know" So we're back to doing complex policy via "Dani free associates words" again. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

The Speaker of the House thinks a naked bike ride is terrorism. This is a sentence I never thought I’d write when I got a degree in professional writing for journalism.

If you have a licence plate holder on your car (or can get one!) it looks like you won't have to see 'Strong and Free' #ableg #ablicenseplate #ab

In a news conference earlier this hour, ATA president Jason Schilling said the Alberta government isn't "rooted in reality" about the current learning conditions for students in public schools. And he asked Horner (again) to stop bargaining in the media. #AbLeg #AbEd

The UCP ads make their offer of 3000 extra teachers sound reasonable Until you realize that 3000 teachers is about 1 extra teacher per school That's NOT going to solve the problem of overcrowding Not even close #able

#IStandWithAbTeachers #UnethicalAlberta

Understand: Teachers are fighting for funding to SAFEGUARD effective public education for ALL. 2 Billion is what the safeguards cost. BECAUSE #UCP has neglected & deliberately underfunded public education while siphoning tax $ into private schools for the FEW. #ableg #abpoli #abed #PubEdu

“The ATA and their members need to be prepared to come to a clear, concrete solution rooted in reality,” - Nate Horner This translates to: "We ain't paying for anything unless you are our friends or O&G" #AbEd #ableg #ATAStrike #IStandWithTeachers

I have two kids in elementary. I support teachers as I've been in the classroom as a parent volunteer and education is falling apart horribly right now. Dani and Co? They wouldn't last 5 min in a classroom trying to do what teachers do EVERYDAY. #ableg #abEd #ATAStrike

Smith in 2014: The plan to change the motto on Alberta's licence plate is a politically motivated distraction. Smith in 2025: Here's a plan to change the motto on Alberta's licence plate.

From the looks of this the majority of Albertans support the teachers, which is good But look at the numbers for the UCP 62% of people who voted UCP think Smith is doing a good job If you add in the 8% who are "not sure" that's 70% Education does NOT move the needle in the next election #ableg

Not even bothering to hide it anymore

Even though it is a Thanksgiving weekend, our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are hard at work collecting signatures. We are getting close to 300,000 signatures and there are only 16 days left. You can sign the petition at 50 locations across Alberta: www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

On World Mental Health Day, I'm thinking of everyone who is struggling right now. If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone. If all you do today is exist, it's ok. You are loved. You matter. Your mental health matters. And I'm so grateful you're here.

The passport for my kid arrived!!!!! Only a week late. Man, that's some stress off our shoulders!

PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying” (#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)

I don't need to buy a new dryer! Yay! Repair man came out and replaced the heating element and it's working again. Man, I needed this win this week.

Today sucks: -The garage couldn't find the key to unlock my tires for swapping them -My kid has a passport stuck in transit due to equipment failure with purolator -my dryer stopped putting out heat -power outage -kids have been bickering all day b/c they miss their teacher and friends #TodaySucks

1/8 🇨🇦 ALBERTA STOPPED TRACKING CLASS SIZES & SQUEEZED FUNDING 🇨🇦 As teachers strike, a new analysis shows how two key government decisions—ending data collection and changing the funding formula—created the conditions for the current crisis. Robson Fletcher, CBC News #AbLeg #AbEd #ATAstrike #AbPoli

Pressure that the UCP has caused by diverting billions. I understand his kids don't go to public school? “That would create massive pressure on our public system, which, of course, is already under immense pressure.” ~Demetrios Nicolaides www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

From the DM’s… As the government delays returning to the bargaining table for almost a week… Looks like that delay might cost some people their jobs. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

The Alberta Medicial Association is raising the alarm on the disintegration of healthcare into silos that will only create barriers for patients. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Some sober analysis here. Highly recommended reading on how teachers went from being part of the solution to to part of the problem.

From the DM’s… Hearing of similar problems in Edmonton… #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

“This new funding model benefits school divisions with declining enrolments, often found in rural areas. For school divisions with increasing enrolment, the WMA model creates a funding shortfall.” Rearview mirror math. Rearview mirror government.

Purolator has updated that due to 'mechanical delay' the passport is delayed further. But, it took 6 hours to update the tracking? So, hopefully next week?

I'm downright sassy in my daily email to @abdanielsmith.bsky.social & Nicolaides today. Asked them how starving the teachers for the month of October is helping the Alberta economy. I guess they don't care about the homeless, so what's a few more? #RedForEd #TeachersStrike #ISupportTeachers #ableg

This private school has better athletic facilities than some towns. Let's stop claiming we need to fund private schools; it’s nonsense. Danielle Smith dislikes public education. #yeg #yyc #yql #abpoli #ableg

Ethics breach. Corruption probes. Attacks on democracy. Now even CBC reports her govt is restricting public info access. Alberta deserves accountability — it’s time for Danielle Smith to step down. 🔗 r.pebmac.ca/https://www.... #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #Accountability #SaveTheCBC

I'm waiting for a passport for one of my kids. Purolator tracking is TERRIBLE.

I just want Albertans who still support this UCP government to give me a real reason. The UCP have made everything worse. Skyrocketing utilities & insurance rates. Healthcare on the verge of collapse. Teachers on strike over working conditions. They’ve made an awful mess. #ableg #cdnpoli

#AlbertaTeachers know a strike: is the last resort to save their classrooms is a generational chance to preserve public education means no strike pay is a fight for OUR kids This strike is in defense of OUR kids' futures. Tell #UCP to stow that "greedy teacher" dreck. #abed #ableg #abpoli

Danielle Smith announces plans to hold her breath until she gets what she wants

PACE is a social conservative Trojan Horse. PACE is backed by the people who make up the most extreme wing of conservatives in Alberta. They're using messaging about infill an taxation as bait to trick voters into electing their alt-right slate. Don't be tricked.

Also if you challenge them on things they said....man do they run away quickly. (I don't agree on this person's stance on municipal political parties or bike lanes. They ran off before I could bring up other things!) #yegvote #yegcc #vote #yegelection

My local candidate for Better Edmonton (Timbit Party) just came to the door. Man are they backtracking on the party thing! "We're just a group of like minded individuals" #yegcc #yegvote #yegelection #yeg #vote #DontVoteForCartmellandCo

New mandate letters! And Danielle Smith has directed Rick Wilson to introduce forced treatment to Alberta! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

I support Alberta Teachers

My neighbourhood is all up in arms about density and setting up restrictive covenants. Some of my neighbours are really showing who they. The interesting thing? A bunch of these people live in infill or have properties they rent out.

WOW! Alberta just got another approved referendum petition! And this one calls for the practice of funding private schools with public money to be put to an end! During the teachers strike! Strap in Alberta, we’re going on a ride! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Have you called or emailed your MLA today? (and the Education Minister and the Premier?) Keep that pressure on them that we all support PUBLIC EDUCATION!! #abed #ableg #abpoli #WeStandWithTeachers #WeSupportTeachers

Watching the province slander teachers & mislead folks is really familiar. Health, cities, etc. They’ve spent the past 4yrs using their mouthpieces - & deliberately underfunding - to spin a narrative that things are broken (sound familiar?) We all need to stand up TOGETHER UNBROKEN #unbroken

From the DM’s… The government of Alberta has apparently decided to take down the temperature on the teachers strike… By locking teachers out. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Aaaaaand the UCP has locked out Alberta teachers starting Thursday. She realizes we’re on strike? Should have played the lockout card earlier

Ok, now up the 6th grader LA: "We've been doing reading strategies for years. This isn't something new, we do it everyday. We're working on fiction writing" Math: "We're doing fractions, decimals, word problems and representation of numbers." (Integers near Xmas in the note the teacher sent out) 1/2

Took a look at the AB Govt, 'Learning Toolkit' with my kids. My 4th grader? Science : "That was the first science class, we've moved on from that and had a test on waste" Social: "We finished that. That was the first week of social" Math: "We aren't working on that yet" 1/2

Well.. COVID Cases are UP in #YEG (Edmonton).. More ER Closures, OR Closures & OBGYN Diversions... Never a dull moment in Alberta Healthcare! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... @frazzleheadlc.bsky.social Buckle up cause here we GO!

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