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Larissa

@bisseemom.bsky.social
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Albertan, mom to 2 emerging adults, like to have flour on my counter, dabbler in crafty stuff. Wants to see more joy in the world. Knows that there are injustices to fight. I don’t correct typeos

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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Separatists keep saying that federalists have not given one single reason to remain in Canada. All they have is fear mongering. Therefore, I am reupping this post from February. duanebratt.substack.com/p/the-case-f...
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The Case for Alberta Staying in Canada
Alberta separatists have been attacking federalists for discussing the complications that would confront an independent Alberta (and there are many) and the significant challenges of separation (and t...
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Jessica Price @delafina777.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This should be so obvious that it doesn’t need to be said, but given what kind of weekend it’s been on here, apparently it does: If you don’t want old rapists running the world, in office, in the board room, making decisions for all of us get comfortable with “ruining” young rapists’ lives
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Johnny “Euro Hoser” Renton @johnnyrenton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On the other side Alberta needs to wake the fuck up and realize that this war with Iran is accelerating EV and renewables in China, India and other places and that’s going to radically change oil demand sooner than it seems and devastate the oil sands. Both sides need to face the new realities
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
WHAT THE HELL. Police do not stop/reduce crime. "police followed Chan to Value Village in Victoria where the voyeur spent an hour and a half with a cellphone in hand."
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Police did not intervene as Canada's most prolific voyeur was 'looking for more victims,' court records show | CBC News
Saanich police watched but did not intervene for over a month as Canada's most prolific voyeur strode through businesses with a phone in hand while out on bail, in breach of bail conditions. Court re...
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"Industrial water treatment is a well-established & highly regulated practice across Canada & around the world,” Suncor said. “We have tested these same proven technologies & have confidence in their ability to treat industrial water from oilsands.” Yet, they would not drink the h2o to prove it.
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‘Environmental racism’: Fort Chipewyan residents protest proposed treat-and-release plan for tailings water | CBC News
Suncor packed up its mobile information display a day and a half early during a recent community engagement session in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., after area residents protested a plan to release treated t...
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Great resource
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Please understand this. The legal appeal didn’t challenge the ample and undisputed evidence in the first trial that removing protected bike-lanes would significantly endanger lives, ADD to traffic conjunction, etc. The appeal decision simply concluded that Ford had the legal right to do all that.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Looking forward to seeing this week progress. Safe bike infrastructure helps everyone.
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 31/08/2026
macabre = “muh-KAHB” Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer” omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt” reticent = “RET-uh-sunt” epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee” myriad = "MEER-ee-ud" Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I have NO regrets about leaving Musk’s site. But I wish I could extend my reach here, with Alberta’s referendum hard upon us. Don’t be shy. Please follow. Please recommend me to your friends. I post about Canadian politics, Alberta, Edmonton, and an absurd array of other topics! #cdnpoli
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Cycle Fun Montreal @cyclefunmontreal.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
"The question is not “Are bike lanes a right guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?” It’s “Do they save lives?”"
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The question on bike lanes shouldn’t be about constitutional rights but if they save lives
If your position is: ‘I am comfortable with people dying if that will improve the flow of traffic,’ then say that, writes Andrew Clark
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no brain, only alison @alisonborealis.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
This is a great little video on hostile architecture in public spaces and how they're contrary to the entire goal of public parks. youtube.com/shorts/nKYGf...
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How hostile architecture came for skating
YouTube video by Josh Katz
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Mary Grace Scary Face 🎃👻👹😈💀 @emgeekay.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I am fed up with our tax dollars fighting Indigenous peoples in court so that their rights to shelter and potable water can be continued to be denied. If the federal government wants nation building projects, start here. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Canada won't disclose cost of fighting First Nations in court on water, housing | CBC News
The federal government refuses to disclose how much money Canada has spent fighting First Nations in court over their right to safe drinking water and housing on reserve, which analysts call undue sec...
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Esther Verheyen 🇨🇦 @estherverheyen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Meanwhile excellent scientists across Canada are shuttering up their labs and unable to pay trained staff because the CIHR budgets have not kept pace with inflation. I have nothing against the new recruits, I just wish that 🇨🇦 wanted to support all the folks aready here trying to advance knowledge.
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Garry @thegmcconnachie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This is why Dolly Parton will be remembered and loved ❤️📚
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This should be your goals regardless of where you live or what your political stripes are. Make a difference where you live. Though you can also do these actions with a zoomed out perspective. We prioritize one national and one international cause to donate to yearly in addition to our local issues.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Doing my best to keep the pollinators happy. By the time this little fella left the blossom he was covered head to tail with pollen.
Large yellow squash blossom loaded with pollen welcomes a pollinator. The bee has pollen speckles all over it head portion.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
OMG @sarahmackattack.bsky.social have you seen this artists work! Gorgeous
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
We absolutely need, not just want, options.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
This insult is golden.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We really are sticking it heads in the sand aren't we. CBC has a similar record apparently
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I feel such ache in my heart for the children of these fools
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
So angry that the people of the AER have no spine, no teeth, no ball, no conscience
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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Good-faith concern on this issue would be going, "hmm, professional sports leagues should probably have some standards in place to ensure trans competitors aren't getting an unfair advantage," googling for 5 minutes, realizing every sports league already has those standards and dropping it.
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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Same with gender-affirming care for kids. Good-faith concern would be, "gee we should be making sure kids are appropriately assessed before receiving care and don't end up regretting it," realizing the numbers are tiny, kids are assessed and regret rates are miniscule and then dropping it.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The owner is such a delightful man. 2 years ago when we stopped to take a picture, my daughter and I had a great conversation with him and got a tour of this treasure.
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David Zinn @davidzinn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The emergence of Ignatius, deeply entranced by what he sincerely hopes is real lava:
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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 24/07/2026
This thread tells a real-life story to help understand why means-testing is wrong and universality is the correct approach. Read it. 💯
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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🚨 How to search for Parker on your property 🚨 Many people have asked what we mean when we ask residents to "check their property." In this video, Sergeant Chris Martin demonstrates how to properly search areas where Parker may seek shelter.
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Petra Schulz @msthpetra.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Disgusted to see this government overreach by the #UCP Bike lanes are a municipal issue and Dreeschen Needs to stay in his lane. Bike lanes keep cyclists safe and I use them daily in #yeg. They gist a fraction of what we pay for roads. @michaeljanz.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta government launches web portal taking complaints on bike lanes | CBC News
The province said it will use feedback through the form to inform future policy decisions, but some Calgary councillors have argued the city is better suited to oversee cycling infrastructure and crit...
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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 16/07/2026
Americans thinking Canadian wildfire smoke shouldn’t affect them and Canadians thinking FDA cuts won’t affect our food supply. We’re all on this continent together, buckos. Smoke, parasites and viruses don’t care about borders.
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Suresh Singaratnam @suresh.social · 16/07/2026
Maybe Prime Minister Carney needs to apply his "Taking the world as it is, not as we wish it to be" philosophy to fighting global warming and air pollution instead of building more fucking pipelines and AI data centres. 🤷🏾💔🌎
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Kathryn Davies @kaphryn.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Denigrating someone for being a renter is different from pointing out structural power imbalances that function to exacerbate socioeconomic disparity and suppress much-needed housing.
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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This piece by @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social in @livewirecalgary.bsky.social is brilliant. Before my church, St. Stephen's Anglican Church in the Beltline, decommissioned our church hall kitchen, we'd serve 300 people breakfast on the first Sunday of Stampede. 1/ livewirecalgary.com/2026/07/06/w...
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Walcott: The Calgary Stampede - A glimpse at ending food insecurity
Every year, the Calgary Stampede does something that, for most of the year, society pretends is impossible. Through volunteerism, charity, and corporate sponsorship, Calgary feeds all who want a meal ...
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Great read. "the absence so far of a private-sector proponent willing to commit its own capital may be the single most important fact in the entire debate"
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I can only imagine how tired the residential neighbours of Cowboys Park feel after only 2 nights of Stampede party noise. I live 6 km away and can feel and hear the music. All those who said the city were party poopers have no idea. The money that the city gets from Cowboys for maintenance 1/2
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Wow. Brave post. My heart aches.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
What a dream
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Only a select few need to know what these violent asshats think. The general public are not a select few.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Sue and her cameras are absolute gems. I appreciate every garden water dish, raccoonabahn, sky and now spider video she posts. Who knew spider mommas were so doting? Anybody who read Charlotte's web is having "makes perfect sense" reminders.
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Climate.us @climate.us · 23/06/2026
Climate.us is live. Built by members of the team behind Climate.gov, this new independent nonprofit website keeps trusted climate information easy to find, easy to use, and harder to erase. #ClimateForUs #ClimateUS
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Absolutely fascinating situation. Even if you read no further than the abstract you will have learned something important.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
This is a must read for Albertans. There is nothing that this government is focussed on that will truly help Albertans
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 22/06/2026
The Alberta government is barreling ahead with its changes to provincial ID cards. Get ready for the inevitable U-turn. My latest. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/one-card-m...
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One Card, Many Problems
Why the UCP's changes to provincial ID are bound to fail.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
My goodness. Quite the life Paula has led. 🤣 this thread 🤨 In all seriousness, DON'T TRUST AI TO DO YOUR RESEARCH
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A great thread by Amanda
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Phil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I was just offered to be on a pilot TV show where people debate various "controversial" topics; they wanted me as an expert defending the reality of the moon landings. I turned them down flat. I will not elevate conspiracy bullshit into something debatable. Been down that road. It goes nowhere.
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Larissa @bisseemom.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Heartbreaking and unnecessary
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