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@berkieb.bsky.social
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Family law lawyer for over 30 years. People are resilient. 🇨🇦💙🌃

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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 14h
The UCP wants you to get bogged down on the policy debates around infill. Don't be fooled. Their intrusion into local democracy reveals something far more troubling to folks across the political spectrum. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/this-isnt-...
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This isn’t about infill
The UCP government’s intrusion into municipal authority raises much deeper concerns
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@KatyET www.abresistance.ca @katyet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Nenshi had strong words today about Danielle Smith sending MLA's & Ministers on luxurious trips and vacations on the taxpayers dime while the province heads into a referendum. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is calling out Smith’s claims she had no idea separatists were meeting with the US State Department… While pointing out they raised the alarm on this months ago. With receipts. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Halbeerz @halz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Didn't win the lottery. Or a Nobel prize. This fucking day.
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berkieb.bsky.social @berkieb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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glenda_aus🍁🦘 @glendaaus.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
If a politician lies profusely, like Smith, then tries to distance themselves from their own party, due to 18 (+/-) members who are for separation, they MUST call an election once they lose this referendum. #Unitedsepartistparty Keep yelling, they count on our complacency. #Alberta #Canada
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I didn't mince my words. Alberta's anti-immigration referendum questions are racist. They are also a potential disaster for Alberta's economy. Last night, I rose in the Senate to denounce them - and to thank all the thousands of Albertans fighting against them. Please share. #notothenine #cdnpoli
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Watch: Senator Paula Simons denounces Alberta's anti-immigrant referendum questions
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
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Erin 🇨🇦 @spicyerin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Roasted tomato/basil soup with jalapeño havarti grilled cheese.
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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Just as a quick reminder of the kind of person Dennis Modry is: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Family seeking $1.3M owed by Alberta separatist leader Dennis Modry after court order | CBC News
Relatives of a prominent Alberta separatist who met with U.S. officials are upset that he has failed to pay back more than $1.3 million that he owes from a court order issued almost a year ago. A B.C....
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Halbeerz @halz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“A judge has ordered the Alberta government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to disclose records they had sought to keep private, or claimed did not exist, to the agency’s former chief executive officer Athana Mentzelopoulos” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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'Gaps and deficiencies': Government and AHS ordered to disclose records in Mentzelopoulos lawsuit
Alberta gvernment and AHS records including meeting minutes and email attachments must be disclosed to the former AHS CEO, a judge ruled
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is fantastic news for Ben and his family! But it's also another example of how badly the UCP have screwed up AISH. Ben was forced onto ADAP, a social media outcry caused a re-evaluation and then Ben was approved AISH after they found out about a press conference. /1
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Halbeerz @halz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Went out. Got arty.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Dear Alberta, VOTE! 🗳️ NO to the 9. 👎 YES to Canada. 🇨🇦
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Albertans with Canadian flags attached to their car in 2026 and Albertans with Canadian flags attached to their car in 2021 are completely non-overlapping groups.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🙏💔💔💔💔🕯️🕯️
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In which Conrad Black simultaneously a) surrenders in advance, and b) gives up the game behind US interference in Alberta's referendum. #cdnpoli
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
California company accused of shipping pesticide laden berries to Canada. We can't trust American product we should be able to trust that our government has adequate numbers of inspectors in place to protect us. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California is alleging millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals crossed the border into Canada, and the company tri...
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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Every stitch tells a story of love, community, and remembrance. Volunteers across MN created the "Stolen Neighbors Quilt" with 11,000 squares to honor Minnesotans detained by ICE. Each fabric square represents a neighbor, a family member, and a life impacted by deportation. We stand for Justice!
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Local woman considers crossing floor of provincial legislature to join NDP.
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Danielle Smith’s popularity dips as her party now tied with NDP in support: poll | CBC News
The Janet Brown Opinion Research Poll for CBC News suggests 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the UCP if an election were held today, while 41 per cent would vote for the NDP.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Useful context for Alberta’s anti-inmigrant referendum questions. We are not being “flooded” with newcomers. And scapegoating immigrants for longstanding structural problems with our public health care system, in particular, is gutter politics. #cdnpoli #abpoli #notothenine.
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Canada's population growth slows to lowest level in 80 years
The population is also aging with the median age now at 40.9 years
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@KatyET www.abresistance.ca @katyet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Jay Gamble @drjaydrno.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised by the number of pro Canadian signs and flags compared to seppies. In Lethbridge. And I am seeing them on lawns that don’t usually have political signs during elections. “Remain” folks still need to vote. Go vote!
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Brian Jean - The AER is an arms length regulator! Also Brian Jean - I had the AER over for dinner! Also also Brian Jean - Here’s a roughly $20,000 raise for the board chair of the AER! Nothing to see here folks. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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lucindacatchlove.bsky.social @lucindacatchlove.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
He's likely supporting right wingers in Canada (there are both very racist campaigns going on around the upcoming Quebec elections and there's also the Alberta vote to vote on separation referendum going on). I really wish people would understand fascism and White supremacy are a global project.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
My latest column for Forward Weekly. Why you should absolutely vote in Alberta’s referendum, even if the process seems absurdist and performative. Indeed, BECAUSE it is absurdist and performative. #cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg #Alberta #Canada
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We Can’t Boycott Our Way Out of a Meaningless Referendum | By Paula Simons | Forward Weekly
Forward Weekly feature for September 20, 2026.
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Julia Hayter @ndpjulia.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Fantastic time door knocking in Calgary-Edgemont! Many proud Canadians who want an Alberta NDP government who will show up for them. Help us Save Canada and vote to remain and NO to the rest. Join us: savecanada.albertandp.ca
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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The Chief Electoral Officer Must Postpone the Alberta Referendum
Elections Alberta is in over its head
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Last night, I had the pleasure of joining host Rolan Latorre on his Tagalog/English radio show on My Radio 580, to talk about the separation referendum and the noxious nine other questions. Thank you, Rolan, for helping me connect with the Filipino community across Alberta. #ableg #abpoli #yeg
Host Rolan Latorre, seen from behind, interviews Senator Simons from behind his radio control board.Senator Simons, seen from the front, talks with her hands, as per usual, behind a microphone
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Lisa Young 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @jlisayoung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At best, the Elections Alberta is an underfunded, over-employed shambles. At worst, it was responding to government pressure to ensure a desired outcome. If the latter, it’s a 5-alarm fire. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Former Elections Alberta staff raise ‘mismanagement’ concerns about 'Water Not Coal' petition verification | CBC News
Five former Elections Alberta employees are raising “mismanagement” concerns about how Corb Lund's citizen initiative petition was validated, alleging procedures changed and that there was a lack of t...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Water Not Coal has released a copy of a letter with concerns about Elections Alberta, including... - 2 directors being fired without cause - Multiple changes to how their petition was being verified mid process - A service manager & 4 supervisors quitting with concerns the process was compromised.
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Jay Gamble @drjaydrno.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“Jason Kenney lit this dumpster fire.” Evergreen post.
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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NEW: Corb Lund has penned a letter to Premier Smith, calling for an immediate coal moratorium, claiming that former Elections Alberta staff have raised serious questions about the validation process of his petition.
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Halbeerz @halz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A pyramid scheme I can wholly endorse. This is fierce and funny, and deserves to be shared. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #notothenine
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5X for Canada: Stop Separation. Crush the 9 Questions. Defeat Danielle Smith.
YouTube video by 5X for Canada
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Meanwhile... Environmentalist Kevin Van Tighem is raising the alarm on the sport hunting of Grizzly bears that is operating under the auspices of animal control thanks to changes made by the UCP... #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
BREAKING! "Saddle Lake Cree Nation is asserting its Treaty rights and jurisdiction to provide safe refuge for those seeking and providing gender-affirming care. Any Albertan will be able to access gender-affirming care on Saddle Lake Cree Nation reserved lands and territories"
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Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Ok, summer's over and my DMs are open. I am on Signal and WhatsApp. Drop me a line! Interests include, but are not limited to: separatism, AHS, recovery centres, Mraiche, Melewka, chartered surgical facilities, shopping for Canadian ski gear
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Peggy Hill on the Phone in King Of The Hill
ALT: Peggy Hill on the Phone in King Of The Hill
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Kelly Rebar @kellyjeanrebar.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Remembering going out in the canoe on a #September #evening a few years ago. #kootenaylakebc #canada
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glenda_aus🍁🦘 @glendaaus.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Being compassionate during a time when Governments (like #Alberta and the US) are intent on wiping us out with inadequate healthcare, food deregulation, climate change and financial ruin, can be hard. Do something kind for someone everyday and let’s love life again. Keep basic humanity.
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Be Kind: Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Battle
ALT: Be Kind: Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Battle
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Josh Johnson @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Latest haul in Montreal at Librarie Drawn & Quarterly
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Separatists constantly suggest Alberta has a unique "cowboy", "toil the land", & "rural" culture. Reality: - AB as urban (80% +) & diverse as rest of Canada - AB ag industry = about 2% of total economy. Ag is 1% of Ont's - The cowboy hat thing = just identity fashion like punk pins, blue hair...
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Halbeerz @halz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Morning walk.
A spider web in a hedge with little blue berries.
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 04/09/2026
Thinking of sitting this one out? This tool from @robsonfletcher.com shows you the comsequences. turnoutsimulator.ca?s=26&ts=76&t...
turnoutsimulator.ca
The smaller side can win a referendum — or at least make it close
A side that's behind in the polls can still win if the other side stays home. Try it with the Alberta separation vote.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/09/2026
Mark Carney in Thunder Bay on Lutnick: "I don't think, with all respect, appointed unelected cabinet members in the United States are experts on Canadian politics"
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caasbrey @caasbrey.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Thursday evening, I’ll be joining Public Interest Alberta at the launch of their “Just No” campaign. I’ve been asked to give a short inspiring speech - which is a somewhat daunting assignment. But this is no time to be shy. #ableg #abpoli #yeg #Edmonton #Alberta #cdnpoli #Canada
A sunrise pink poster announcing the launch of the Public Interest Alberta “Just No. Vote No. Vote Remain” campaign. Thursday Sept 3 at 6:30’at the Beverly Heights Community Hall.
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Choosing to vacation in America during a trade war should be disqualifying for a Canadian politician right now -- especially one purporting to fight for Canada and against the separatists running her own party. And yet. #cdnpoli #abpoli
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
My rallying cry. We must reject these nine noxious questions, which are cynically designed to incite discrimination and foment distrust in our courts, our county, and our fellow Canadians. Say no to the nine. And please read snd share. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #Canada #Alberta #notothenine
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Alberta's Referendum Questions - The Noxious Nine - Alberta Views
Nine disingenuous, malicious referendum questions, push-polls, designed to incite social division and undermine confidence in the country.
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