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David Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 15h
Agreed: Alberta Queen of Stupid Danielle Smith was never elected to hold a referendum of any kind on separation, and the whole current exercise is a act of treason calculated to keep the protofascists of her own party mollified. 🍁😠🍁
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 5h
Jen Gerson with more truth bombs: “Voting to leave is not sending a message to Ottawa. It’s sending a message to Washington.” “The message is this: Canada is weak, regionally divided, and can be turned on itself for America’s benefit. Ultimately, that message hurts all of us, including Albertans.”
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Jen Gerson: Oh, so you want to send Ottawa a message, eh?
Vote to stay and send Washington the right message. Namely, don’t fuck with us.
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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 19h
I wish I could repost this a thousand times It need to be on huge billboards across Alberta #ableg #abpoli P.S. @naheednenshi.bsky.social maybe check these figures and use it the next election 🤷🏼‍♂️
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Bonnie Critchley @bonniecritchley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The evidence of American interference here in #Alberta continues to grow. If you stay home and don't vote, you are letting them win. #ABPoli #Referendum2026
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Treason. “There is a word for this sabotage, for this reckless imposition of the tyranny of a small minority. We must not be afraid to use it, and reclaim it from the authoritarians of the far right.” Not a mistake these two pieces were in the Globe today www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/73871ad...
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We must call Alberta separation what it is
It is not a movement of grievance politics. Something far more sinister is at work
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 20h
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ConnieL 🟥🍁🟥🐝🌲 Living with COPD @connieskp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Bottom of page 16 "Claims about a feasibility study being conducted with Trump administration officials, about a potential $500 billion line of credit if Alberta separatists succeed. It's all here. disinfowatch.org/wp-content/u...
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 03/10/2026
Oh wow In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra @theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders: pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
The pitch began with a prayer.
On an afternoon in late January, Mitch Sylvestre, the leader of Alberta's most prominent separatist organization, gathered with three of his lieutenants in a boardroom not far from the executive hangars at the Calgary International Airport, where private jets shuttle in and out of the city away from prying eyes.
It was a few hours before thousands of Albertans would gather near the city centre at a rally to launch the separatist campaign. But this meeting, convened behind closed doors a half-hour drive away, was invite only.
The Alberta Prosperity Project chose the location to accommodate its guests, Republican political strategists from Michigan who helped Donald Trump win the state in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The American delegation travelled to Calgary to sell them on software developed for Republicans to get out the vote - and how it could be used to wrench Alberta from Confederation.
"They were young Christians. Capable, intelligent people," Mr. Sylvestre said. "We prayed before we started the meeting.""There is no secrecy'
One of the key figures behind the Michigan software company has expressed strong views on Alberta.
On July 1, Mr. Born wrote on social media: "On this Canada Day, I hope this is the last year Alberta is part of Canada." He has also called for U.S. annexation of the province.
A hunter, outdoorsman and commercial real estate agent in Grand Rapids, Mr. Born is the stepson of J.C. Huizenga, a wealthy Republican donor and founder of National Heritage Academies, a network of conservative charter schools in the U.S.
Mr. Wierda is the nephew of Erik Prince, who founded and ran the private military contractor Blackwater before it was sold to investors in 2010, and Betsy DeVos, the education secretary during Mr. Trump's first term.
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“A Globe and Mail investigation has found that Republican political operatives were on the ground in Alberta this year to assist the separatist campaign in its bid to leave Canada…” Can we stop both siding this yet? www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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The elephant in the room
Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Does the curriculum include how a progressive income tax works? And how that works on a population level?
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Stephen Harper has, as we've long awaited, weighed in against Alberta separatism. But man oh man, do I have to strongly quibble with him claiming sentiment was zero when he was PM. Here's a 2014 poll putting belief in separation at 23%, which is where it sits now. nationalpost.com/opinion/step...
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Michael J. Fox receives the Order of Canada 🇨🇦🥰
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Still waiting waiting for the separatists financial disclosure, which is required by law. They are now at least a month overdue. efpublic.elections.ab.ca/efCIPs.cfm?M...
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 01/10/2026
TODAY IN CANADA: In 1986, children's author Robert Munsch published "Love You Forever";  the book went on to become one of the best-selling children's books of all time. 📕YOUR SAY: Name a Canadian kids' book you can still partially recite from memory?
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AJ Hamilton 🇨🇦 @aj-hamilton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We’re an imperfect country and that means coming to terms with our past so we can build a better future together 🇨🇦
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pathetic…..
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🇨🇦 NanaGale @nanagale.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I hate it when I agree with Jason Kenney.
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Question for the 6% of Albertans who want us to become a US resource colony: why not just go there and make a refugee claim?
You'll be hosted in a lovely ICE detention facility while the Trump Administration determines whether you really are being oppressed in Canada by the "globalist deep state," or whatever.
Polling Canada & @Canad.... 12h
Alberta - Independence Polling:
Remain: 73%
Independent: 15%
Join The US: 6%...
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Vaccines work" isn't a political statement. "Immigrants do not increase crime" isn't a political statement. "Climate change is real" isn't a political statement. "Genocide is bad" isn't a political statement. Stop neutralizing the power of facts by framing them as "politics." Reality matters.
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Alberta's Voice @albertasvoice.ca · 24/09/2026
On October 19th, send Danielle Smith a message. Vote NO to her nine costly questions nobody asked for. No to Danielle Smith. No to the Nine. #ableg #abpoli #alberta #abreferendum
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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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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It is easier to blame someone else than to fix the problems that you are responsible for.
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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The UCP govt chose not to invest in necessary infrastructure. Good, hardworking people will look elsewhere to build their future. #abpoli #ableg #Calgary
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
funding sources are supposed to be published here: efpublic.elections.ab.ca/efCIPs.cfm?M... Reminder that either the APP financial data is overdue or Elections Alberta has not published it yet. Neither is reassuring.
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@deadder.bsky.social 😢😢😢
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Is that $1900 tax deductible? The TFW are already paying for healthcare via their taxes. And they all had a health check as part of their application.
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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
At some point Albertans need to understand that the price of oil is high & there's no boom because of this 👇🏼 #ableg #abpoli
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NO evidence to support UCP & separatists (hateful) lies about immigrants. "The evidence on this point is consistent. Migrants in high-income countries are, on average, healthier than host populations and contribute more economically than they consume in services." healthydebate.ca/2026/04/topi...
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Alberta can’t rely on immigrant workers while denying them health care - Healthy Debate
Alberta cannot build a functioning health system by recruiting newcomers to sustain it while denying some the care they need to live, work and stay.
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Anything but a clear and decisive victory will be dragging us down for years. For this, we need everyone engaged and voting. Remember, everyone who disagrees with you will be voting. turnoutsimulator.ca
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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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Forward Canada @forwardcanada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
In this week’s opinion column, Senator Paula Simons writes about anti-separation Albertans who genuinely believe the best form of protest is to boycott the referendum. While she understands their motives, she warns that staying home will backfire. #ableg #canpoli forwardweekly.ca/simons-cant-...
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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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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
new @albertasvoice.ca website just dropped. Check it out! whatcouldweget.ca
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What Could We Get for $134 Million?
What could Alberta get for $134.3 million instead of a referendum?
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
also c) the frustrations Alberta has after being abused for years by an out of touch provincial government.
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As long as I can blame my grievances on some else, I don’t need to look at myself and what I need to change in my behaviour.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🚨 Don't believe separatists lies.👇 ZERO evidence immigrants: - increase crime (on the contrary) - hurt healthcare system (on the contrary) - hurt education system (on the contrary) - etc etc. This noise nothing more than divisive hate-mongering. thewalrus.ca/albertas-sep... via @thewalrus.ca
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Alberta’s Separatists Are Chasing a Total Cowboy Fantasy | The Walrus
The province they describe—rural, homogeneous, under siege—bears little resemblance to reality
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Thumbs up for Hubitat and Home Assistant. Both open source and can run independent of the cloud and both with no subscription fees.
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Alberta's Voice @albertasvoice.ca · 18/09/2026
10 referendum questions, one clear choice. Vote to Stay in Canada and say No to the Nine. On October 19, vote with Alberta’s Voice. 🇨🇦🔗 albertasvoice.ca #alberta #abpoli #ableg #referendum
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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#Alberta, are you ready for your wages to decrease by $12,000? How about a 16.2% GDP loss? That's what separation could cost. Along with $327 Billion more in debt, along with $168 Billion in transition costs. Great research by UofC. Credit to CBC for coverage. #abpoli #ableg
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Jèf Uphoff @juphoff.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
From "The New Yorker."
A black-and-white cartoon sketch showing a V-shaped formation of geese flying over Paris and the Seine, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The caption reads, "CANADA GEESE FLY EAST FOR WINTER."

Signed in the lower right by "BLOPER."
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“We believe that power does not belong to the strongest, the richest or the loudest, but to all of us. That democracies have the freedom to choose with whom to work.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member
Commission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This referendum is going to be about everyone going out and voting. ALL of the separatists are going to vote. EVERYONE needs to get out and vote so that we can decisively end this. turnoutsimulator.ca?s=27&ts=72&t...
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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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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026
Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If Alberta subsidizes the rest of Canada, does that mean that Calgary subsidizes rural Alberta? Or do I, as a taxpayer in Calgary, just want to ensure that everyone has the best opportunity to learn and develop and contribute back to this society? Lucky me I had the opportunity to get here today.
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
By that logic, does Calgary subsidize Vegreville? The average salary in Calgary is higher than the average salary in Vegreville or Grande Prairie, so we pay more in tax per capita. But provincial funding is paid out per capita.
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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
THIS! 👇 An example of the generational damage that is happening to a once formidable friendship.
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Don't think for a moment the referendum questions are real questions. They are a trap. #abpoli youtu.be/XzfAB4lsL0Q?...
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Duane Bratt: Alberta’s Other Referendum Questions Are a Road to Separatism
YouTube video by Energi Media
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In my commercial sales (B2B) training, we learned that it costs 7 times as much to develop a new customer as it does to maintain loyalty in a current customer relationship. The U.S. has lost share of wallet, and that is not coming back.
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Yesterday at the grocery store there were 7 varieties of oranges. 5 from Australia (delicious), 1 from Israel and 1 variety from South Africa. Not an American orange in sight.
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bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Many of my friends and family have recently discovered France, Japan, Scotland, Italy, Korea, Spain and many other fantastic travel destinations. Many travelling off-continent for the first time this year. Its a huge amazing world out there and we don't have time or $ for the U.S..
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