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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ooh we got a photo! Love how vibrant our SFF community is here!

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This is true! We plan to have a session in our science track to talk about this phenomenon!

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Question: does Worldcon do land acknowledgements, given it's in a new city each year? Answer for Edmonton:

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Visit the @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social, @brisbane28.org, @dublin2029.bsky.social, and @edmontonin2030.bsky.social tables in the vendor room to find out more about the locations and details of future, and potential future, Worldcons!

An older woman with a red shirt sits at a table for Montreal. Banners about Montreal are behind her with a Canadian Flag and Rainbow Pride Flag on the table.

A group of people surrounds the Brisbane in 2028 booth as people find out about the bid.

Two women sit behind the Dublin in 2029 Booth with an Irish flag on the table as well as trinkets and informational papers.

Two women are smiling, wearing North of Ordinary shirts, and sit behind the Edmonton 2030 booth with an Explore Edmonton banner behind them and a stuffie on the table.

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Hugo, Girl! the podcast @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Support @edmontonin2030.bsky.social, the only bid endorsed by totally unbiased dinosaurs Edmontonsaurus and Albertasaurus!

Lori and Kevin at the Edmonton 2030 bid table with Edmontonsaurus and Albertasaurus

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

This is what it looks like when you hold an online bid party. We are starting with Edmonton trivia. Yours truly, though holding back to give our guests a chance to answer, has still got two questions correct.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Getting ready for our in-person online bid party @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social ... if you're attending online, we will be ready for you to log in in a few minutes. @laworldcon.bsky.social @hugobookclub.bsky.social

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Amanda Wakaruk from our bid and Tracey Harrison from Explore Edmonton are at our bid table at @laworldcon.bsky.social. COME SAY HI PLEASE!!!??

Photo of Amanda Wakaruk from our bid and Tracey Harrison from Explore Edmonton at our bid table at @laworldcon

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

THIS IS TOMORROW IN EDMONTON!!!! www.audreys.ca/events/60291... **** We're hosting an online bid party at LAcon V later this month! We know that it's not possible for all our supporters to travel right now, so we're bringing the virtual party to you.

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Help bring the Worldcon and the Hugos to Edmonton! | Audreys Books

Edmonton's Oldest Independent Bookstore selling new books for adults and children

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

And tomorrow (Aug 29) don't forget to drop by the Bid Table on the lower level of the ACC. Lots of people are complimenting our tshirts, which can be bought here: www.edmontonin2030.org/wear-your-su...

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Wear Your Support On Your Sleeve — Bidding To Host Worldcon in 2030

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who came to the party last night, especially the Australians who replenished our vodka after we ran out. Not making that mistake in Montreal next year! Pictured: our heroes. Bartender was Kevin Anderson of @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social.

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An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog @hugobookclub.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

TONIGHT - 7:30 p.m. ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 Bid Party! Hilton Room 5-124 - Join the ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) team for snacks, Canadian music, and Alberta's inexplicably-shellfish-related mixed drinks. @edmontonin2030.bsky.social (This is a private party only for Worldcon members)

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Milchick Dancing in Severance (Apple TV)

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An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog @hugobookclub.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The @laworldcon.bsky.social starts tomorrow! Come by the @edmontonin2030.bsky.social bid table to say hello to us! Or swing by one of our panels. Amanda's talking about fanzines on Friday 9 a.m. @ 256B ACC North. Olav's talking about Magic and Politics at ACC 260C on Saturday at noon!

Acceptable Casualties: Military SFF’s Empathy Deficit
Palos Verdes (Hilton), Starts: 13:30 PDT con time, 14:30 MDT local timeDuration: 60 mins
AK Llyr
Gina Saucier
Olav Rokne (moderator)
Ronald D. Moore

From the bugs of Klendathu to the Tyranids of Warhammer 40,000, military science fiction often imagines enemies as beings unworthy of empathy or compassion. This panel explores how depicting sentient others as subhuman, as worth less, normalizes real‑world dehumanization. When fiction frames some lives as “acceptable casualties,” how does that affect the way we respond to real world conflicts?

Magic and Politics
260C (ACC North), Starts: 12:00 PDT con time, 13:00 MDT local timeDuration: 60 mins
Catherine Cruzan (moderator)
Julia Bianco
Lawrence Watt-Evans
Megan Haskell
Olav Rokne

How does magic affect politics and vice versa in fantasy stories? How does the interplay of these two power structures impact the way a story is told? What media showcases this connection in interesting ways?

Fans Know Best: Hugo Best Fanzine Finalists
256B (ACC North), Starts: 09:00 PDT con time, 10:00 MDT local timeDuration: 60 mins
Amanda Wakaruk
Christopher J. Garcia
Gideon Marcus
Jean Martin
Misha Grifka Wander
Paul weimer
R-Laurraine Tutihasi (moderator)

Speculative fiction got lucky with its fanbase; they are one creative and dedicated bunch! They can turn out amazing material about the many facets of SF/F, as shown by the Hugo Award Finalists for Best Fanzine. These fanzine folks will be talking about creating, running, and loving the work and community.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Speaking of Animethon (we were a couple weeks ago anyway), Ma'Scar'Piece shot their recent music video while visiting us for Animethon. youtu.be/xLXUlf8mN8I?...

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Ma’Scar’Piece - Resonating Beats (Official Video) #DENONBU #電音部

YouTube video by Ma’Scar’Piece(マスカーピース)

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We're hosting an online bid party at LAcon V later this month! We know that it's not possible for all our supporters to travel right now, so we're bringing the virtual party to you. The best part? We're also meeting in person in Edmonton to attend the virtual party.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Edmonton accent is a unique and distinct regional accent. As an example, “Pringles” is pronounced here with a soft “g,” like the “g” in “Magic.”

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Volunteers needed: LAcon V is from August 27-31 and convention organizers are still looking for people to volunteer remotely to help out with their virtual programming. If you are interested in volunteering for our bid this is a great way to learn a bit more about how Worldcon volunteering works.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Worldcon 2026 is almost here! Attending LAcon V in person? Come say hello at our bid table in the dealer’s hall and attend the Edmonton in 2030 bid party on Thursday evening.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Worldcon 2026 is almost here! Attending LAcon V in person? Come say hello at our bid table in the dealer’s hall and attend the Edmonton in 2030 bid party on Thursday evening.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

When worlds collide, we don't miss a chance to rep out booth. So here we are at day 1 of When Words Collide in Calgary! If you're around, come say hi and learn more about our bid to host Worldcon in Edmonton in 2030.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

One of our co-chairs, Amanda Wakaruk, has a bit to say about where we'd hold Worldcon (the Edmonton Convention Centre) and shares a few details about why we've chosen it. So she made a video. But the video is too large for Bluesky.

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An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog @hugobookclub.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Got an important question that I'm sure @princejvstin.com will want to hear your answers on. When you look at guide.lacon.org and www.lacon.org/events-overv... what do you want to see photos of? Not just the obvious things (Masquerade, Hugos, etc.) Specific panels? Other events? Exhibits?

At-con photography. Photo by John Jinneman.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We conducted more than two dozen focus groups, and the consultants ended up quite adamant that there was a significant overlap between the shower-curtain demographic and our target audience.

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Paul "Princejvstin" Weimer @princejvstin.com · 30/07/2026

But wait there's more. Remember I am a Hugo Finalist as part of @nerdsofafeather.bsky.social . So I will be at the Hugos as a Finalist and working it. And if that's not enough, you may see me at the @edmontonin2030.bsky.social bid table to support the 2030 Hugo Bid for Edmonton

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Giant Statues in Alberta: a Guide All right. This website has a list and a map and maybe that's all you need. However, I still want to post a bunch of photos of these amazing/silly things.

roadtripalberta.com

Guide to Alberta Roadside Attractions

Another ultimate Alberta road trip - here are all the roadside attractions in Alberta and where to find them.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Giant Statues in Alberta: a Guide All right. This website has a list and a map and maybe that's all you need. However, I still want to post a bunch of photos of these amazing/silly things.

roadtripalberta.com

Guide to Alberta Roadside Attractions

Another ultimate Alberta road trip - here are all the roadside attractions in Alberta and where to find them.

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This article is five years old, but it's what we up here in the boreal forest call "evergreen content." Highlights in the thread below ... www.cbc.ca/arts/for-can...

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Paul "Princejvstin" Weimer @princejvstin.com · 14/07/2026

Speaking of corvids, did you know the magpie is the city bird of Edmonton? We of @edmontonin2030.bsky.social are keeping that in mind...

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

On this day in 1867, the British North America Act went into effect, uniting the Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick into a single country that we now call "Canada." To commemorate that day, the new settler country began celebrating Canada Day every July 1. Happy Canada Day.

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Canadian Flag Waving

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Derryl Murphy @derrylm.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Now you have me wondering about Canadian SF novels that take place in Edmonton. I can think of three off the top of my head: A Paradigm of Earth by Candas Jane Dorsey (mentioned in another response), The Night Watch by Sean Stewart and my own Napier's Bones. But surely there must be more.

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Paul "Princejvstin" Weimer @princejvstin.com · 01/07/2026

Banff and Jasper National Parks

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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Canadian Flag Waving

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Aussiecon5 @aussiecon5.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy #CanadaDay to all our Canadian supporters and friends, and especially to the 2030 #WorldconBidTeam @edmontonin2030.bsky.social

Three maple leaves against a dark red background. Two red maple leaves with a white maple leaf imposed over the top. Below, HAPPY CANADA DAY! in block capitals with an exclamation mark.

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Paul "Princejvstin" Weimer @princejvstin.com · 20/06/2026

Putting out a few @edmontonin2030.bsky.social cards at @4thstreetfantasy.bsky.social

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A focus of our bid to host WorldCon in 2030 is honouring the Indigenous people who lived on this land before it was colonized, but there are Indigenous people across the globe. Reply with your favourite authors of any Indigenous heritage here:

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

It’s also Pride Month! Some of the Indigenous authors we’ve shared this month are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, but here are a few more works we hope you’ll check out:

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Before North America was colonized, it was known as Turtle Island. The border between Canada and the USA splits a variety of traditional Indigenous territories arbitrarily. We can’t celebrate Indigenous writers who live on the Canada side without mentioning a few favourites from south of the border:

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ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Edmonton) In 2030 @edmontonin2030.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It’s Indigenous History Month! Here’s a list of some of our favourites speculative fiction writers from the so-called “Canada” portion of Turtle Island:

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