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Personal account Progress over perfection Pronouns are he / him Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Treaty 6 (1876)

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CJSR 88.5FM @cjsrfm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📚New season!📚 The CJSR show scans the issues facing libraries including censorship, diversity and… romance novels. Shout for Libraries opens the book on Season 11 tonight at 5-6pm MT. 📻 88.5 FM on Edmonton radios 🛜 cjsr.com anywhere in the world 🌏
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Maria Dunn Music 🇨🇦 @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Critical Mass #BicycleRide Fri Sep 25, 6 PM Constable Ezio Faraone Park Edmonton, AB www.eventbrite.ca/e/critical-m... Sep 21 marks 1 year since the death of Dr. Darren Markland — physician, cyclist, community builder & a founder of Edmonton’s Coffee Outside tradition. A joyful ride. A tribute.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 22/09/2026
None of the reasons cited by Prime Minister Mark Carney for airport privatization hold up. So why is he doing it? DT Cochrane writes. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
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There’s No Good Reason for Carney to Privatize Canada’s Airports | The Tyee
The plan would worsen labour conditions and make flying more expensive.
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Megan Nichols @megjnic.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Cannot stress enough how much I'm looking forward to this! www.eventbrite.com/e/author-tal...
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Author Talk with Brenda Miller + Writing Sprint w/Prompts
Join us for a conversation with Brenda Miller about her newest book, the craft of creative nonfiction, and the writing life. ​
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Strathcona Centre Community League @strathconacl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Old Strath Mini Folkfest Sunday, September 20 1pm - 6pm Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn 10140 86 Ave Members and Guests Featuring musical act: Mallory Chipman @paranormallory Want to help out? We are looking for volunteers! Email social@strathconacommunity.ca
Old Strath Mini Folkfest
Sunday, September 20
1pm - 6pm

Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Mallory Chipman
@paranormallory

Want to help out? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca
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Nicole Anne. @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I knew those Red Solo Cups would get reused somewhere
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Taproot Edmonton @taprootedmonton.ca · 27/08/2026
Arts Roundup: August 27, 2026 edmonton.taproot.news/roundups/art... #yegarts #yegmusic #yeg
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Arts Roundup - Aug. 27, 2026
With news from the Rosies, CKUA and Ryan McCourt, Arlo Maverick, ELIXR Simulations, O‑day'min Park, Fringe, Mandy Eve-Barnett, the Expo, and more.
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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Snapped this pic a decade ago. The sign reads: "In 1911, the ACC marked the toe of the Robson glacier at this point. The glacier recedes approx 15 meters a year."
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Maria Dunn Music 🇨🇦 @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I’m thrilled to be performing at #AlbertaDay Sun, Aug 30, 2026 at 1:40 pm Alberta Legislature - Main Stage Amiskwacîwâskahikan/Edmonton I’ll be joined by fabulous violinist Shannon Johnson for a 30-min set. Free, all welcome! Info: www.alberta.ca/alberta-day-...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“Russia’s attention has now turned to Alberta, with potentially destabilizing consequences for Canada.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli thewalrus.ca/the-russian-...
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The Russian Money Behind Alberta’s Separatist Movement | The Walrus
The Kremlin has perfected covert influence. I’ve seen how poorly equipped Canada is to stop it
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Jon Lai @jonjlai.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I think it was the soundtrack to Donkey Kong Country 1 for super nintendo. I regret discarding that compact disc.
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The Energy Mix @theenergymix.com · 17/08/2026
“Children born in 2020 are projected to experience up to seven times more extreme weather events than those born in 1960,” Sesame Workshop writes. Parents worry about the impacts on their children. Enter the "Storm on Sesame Street." #sesamestreet #extremeweather #emergencypreparedness
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Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street as Today’s Kids Confront 7x More Extreme Weather
Climate change arrived this summer for the beloved TV characters and landscapes of Sesame Street, in a special episode where Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and friends have to get ready for extreme w...
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Megan Nichols @megjnic.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
You may know Brenda Miller from her new collection Love You, Bye or from Tell It Slant, the beloved craft book she co-authored with Suzanne Paola. Join our live Author Talk + Writing Sprint on Sept 19th to learn about Brenda's essay and poetry writing process!
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University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Alice Major's CKUA interview airs around 12:30 today on Kate Stevens show. They are talking about Alice's new book, TRIANGULARITY: Essays on Poetry, Science, and Spirit. CKUA: bit.ly/4qe1gAr Triangularity: bit.ly/4wt5Koh
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Alberta Views Magazine @albertaviews.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
@arnokopecky.bsky.social wrote this article on March Carney for us only 4 years ago. It feels overly optimistic looking at where climate action stands now. albertaviews.ca/mark-carney/
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Mark Carney - Alberta Views
Mark Carney is a soft-spoken, cerebral consensus builder who studied economics at Harvard and Oxford. His global-mindedness...
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Audreys Books 📚 Edmonton @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Edmonton Bibliophiles! Our Book Clubs will be starting up again in September and we have THREE to choose from...the OG, Classics and our newest club Genre! All our books clubs take place on Monday evenings—no sign-up required, just show up. Find out more at audreys.ca or sign up for our newsletter!
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Audreys Books
Edmonton's Oldest Independent Bookstore selling new books for adults and children
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All Classical Radio 🍂 @allclassicalradio.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
You've heard the expression: “With friends like these, who needs enemies?” Saturday at 2:00 PM PT, Edmund examines films filled with “Frenemies." Enjoy the on-screen rivalries of Buzz and Woody in 'Toy Story,' Thor and Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more.
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CJSR 88.5FM @cjsrfm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Coming up on Brains on Campus... The Rose Caucus’ public town hall discussion on if current Alberta NDP leader, Naheed Nenshi, can meet the moment and if he provides a real, viable alternative to the UCP: www.cjsr.com/shows/brains... August 5 at 11am MT 📻 88.5 FM 🛜 Stream via cjsr.com #abpoli #yeg
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
‼️ Sum: Ugh ‼️ ZERO evidence to support this move! Eg, likely to: > costs to healthcare system > overdiagnosis, anxiety, iatrogenic injury > confusion & inequities > wait times for public Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week globalnews.ca/news/1199559...
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Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week | Globalnews.ca
Patients will pay for the tests when they receive them and potentially be reimbursed if the results lead to a cancer diagnosis, the Alberta government said.
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CJSR 88.5FM @cjsrfm.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
On Tuesday's Two Irish Don't Make a Right... An interview with David Genn from 54•40: www.cjsr.com/shows/two-ir... Tune-in at 2-3pm MT 📻 Edmonton radios 88.5 FM 🛜 Stream at cjsr.com #yeg #music
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Forward Canada @forwardcanada.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Independence isn’t the only question Albertans will be voting on this fall. The Oct. 19 ballot will also include five questions centred on immigration that critics say have been designed to demonize newcomers and immigrants by painting them as a threat to prosperity. forwardweekly.ca/referendum-n...
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Alberta’s Referendum Puts Newcomers in the Crosshairs | By Richie Assaly
Forward Weekly feature for July 26, 2026.
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All Classical Radio 🍂 @allclassicalradio.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Saturday at 2:00 PM PT on The Score, Edmund Stone examines films that were made with modest budgets and saw huge box office returns. From classics like #Rocky and #StarWars to indie favorites such as 'Get Out,' enjoy music from films with a lot of bang for the buck.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 23/07/2026
Canada arguably has a Red Tory party — it just so happens to still be called “the Liberal Party of Canada.” Rachel Gilmore writes. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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Mark Carney, Red Tory | The Tyee
The prime minister is causing a major realignment in Canadian politics. More proof came Wednesday.
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Kim Mannix @kimmannix.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I have MANY things to say...I will (probably) filter out the expletives when I write to my MLA
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Jeff Samsonow @jeffsamsonow.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Hey Edmonton pals, this smoke is awful for our health. You can pick up free N95 masks at libraries, rec centres, green shacks and pools. If you need a mask, find the closest spot at the City of Edmonton website: www.edmonton.ca/programs_ser...
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Extreme Weather Response for Summer | City of Edmonton
During periods of intense heat and smoke, caring for our city’s most vulnerable residents becomes especially critical. From May 15 to September 30, additional support is available to help keep people safe.
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Nicolette Little @nicolettelittle.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Are you, or is someone you know, a member of an Are We Dating the Same Guy group? Invitation to participate confidentially in my study:
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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
River at Dusk Matthew Wong 2018
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Taproot Edmonton @taprootedmonton.ca · 16/07/2026
Arts Roundup: July 16, 2026 edmonton.taproot.news/roundups/art... #yegarts #yegmusic #yeg
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Arts Roundup - July 16, 2026
With news from Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Purple City, Edmonton Mural Festival, Silver's Wind, Citadel Theatre, Rayanne Haines, EAC, Kaleido, and more.
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 16/07/2026
Toronto air quality plummets to 1990s bingo hall levels
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Toronto air quality plummets to 1990s bingo hall levels
TORONTO — Environment Canada has warned that wildfire smoke drifting from Northwestern Ontario has reduced Toronto’s air quality to 1990s bingo hall levels.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
⚠️ Ugh. Protecting knowledge base crucial. ⚠️ Doctored data sets could trick AI agents www.nature.com/articles/d41... It is easy "for fraudsters to ‘poison’ these resources by uploading manipulated data sets that closely resemble the original ones but lead to different conclusions."
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Doctored data sets could trick AI agents
Researchers warn that ‘poisoned’ information can undermine the reliability of tools that analyse data autonomously.
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Alberta Views Magazine @albertaviews.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Karly Coleman @szaracat.bsky.social: Yes With lower upkeep costs than roads, and year-round usability, bike lanes offer practical mobility for everyone. Kayode Southwood: No Failure to plan, consult and integrate bike lanes impact local communities and businesses. albertaviews.ca/should-citie...
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Should Cities Build More Bike Lanes? - Alberta Views
bike lanes show where cyclists are on the road. Bike lanes have unfortunately become a polarizing infrastructure issues in cities.
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Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A biggie on the separatist file re: Jeff Rath www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social
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Prominent Alberta separatist’s assets frozen as First Nation alleges he diverted funds
The injunction is a response to an application by the Tallcree First Nation, who wish to remove Jeffrey Rath and his corporation from overseeing the band’s trust
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The AM @theam.ca · 06/07/2026
On air for the next three hours with a selection of favourites from the first half of 2026. Tune in at 90.9fm in Calgary or CJSW.com anywhere worldwide to listen in. Full 100+ song playlist below, probably only get through around a third of it today though.
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The AM's 2026 Half Year in Review by Peter Hemminger on Apple Music
Playlist · 104 Songs
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 04/07/2026
Officials announce new AI Data Centres to calculate why heat dome happening
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Officials announce new AI Data Centres to calculate why heat dome happening
OTTAWA - With much of Canada and the United States gripped by an unseasonal heat wave, federal officials have announced construction of new natural-gas-intensive data centres, aimed at using artificia...
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CJSR 88.5FM @cjsrfm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
CJSR will be at the Open Mic Festival this Saturday (July 4) at Sherbrooke Community Hall: edmontonopenmicfestival.ca 👀 Look for the CJSR table from 11am-4pm (come get a sticker or 2). Find out where we'll be "in the wild" through the summer: www.cjsr.com/2026/06/cjsr... #yeg #yegmusic #yegarts
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The Energy Mix @theenergymix.com · 03/07/2026
Taxpayers will carry the lion's share of the up to $43.7-billion cost of the new West Coast Pipeline carrying one million barrels of oil per day from Alberta to the B.C. coast. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says detailed funding 'remains to be negotiated'. www.theenergymix.com/90-public-ow...
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‘90% Public Ownership’ as Carney, Smith Announce New Pipeline into Declining Global Oil Market
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced a route and a tentative partnership for a new pipeline from Alberta’s oil sands to the British Columbia coast, with taxpaye...
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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 03/07/2026
All your money is going to the military, pipelines and AI
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Andy Grabia @agrabia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
What’s missing from this story is that the Summerby-Murray report suggests selling the organ to someone in the United States. A memorial to dead Canadian soldiers. Let that sink in. Absolutely shameful behavior from the university. The organ needs to stay where it is.
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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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joshclassenctv.bsky.social @joshclassenctv.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It's already been the wettest June in over a century in Edmonton. We're on track for the wettest June on record: www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art... #yegwx
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Edmonton’s on track for its wettest June on record
If it feels like you’ve never seen a June with this much rain, you’re right.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
ZERO evidence to support this move. ZERO. More privatization likely result in: > inequities > in healthcare spending > inefficiency & admin costs > unnecessary care / procedures < resources / providers in public system Sum: unhinged idea fuelled by blind ideology www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Eligible doctors in Alberta can work in both public, private systems starting this fall | CBC News
In order to be eligible for dual practice, doctors must do a minimum number of hours in the public system first. The province says those hour requirements along with other safeguards will protect the ...
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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
NEW: Alberta announces dual practice will start this fall. Patients will now have option to pay for all elective surgeries allowed by CPSA in a non-hospital surgical facility, including hips, knees and cataract.
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All Classical Radio 🍂 @allclassicalradio.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made a gift during our 2026 June Fundraiser. The music, programs, and companionship you enjoy on #AllClassicalRadio are only possible thanks to listener support. Thanks for making a splash! Please stay a while and enjoy the music. 💦
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CJSW 90.9FM @cjsw.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Missed Laraaji on CJSW? You can watch back the live stream ahead of tonights show! www.youtube.com/live/KaA1wZ5...
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Laraaji LIVE @ CJSW & Sled Island
Find the full schedule Sled Island x CJSW live sessions at cjsw.com/sled-island
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Nicolette Little @nicolettelittle.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Thanks to @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social for the Morning Show chat about creative anti-violence activism in Canada and my new book--which came out June 1! @ubcpress.bsky.social @ualbertaarts.bsky.social @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid...
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New technology tackles gender-based violence
The author of "From Red Dresses to Memory Stones," Nicolette Little, talks about how new technology has people fighting back against gender-based violence.
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Stephanie Swensrude @stephanieswensrude.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I'm hosting a municipal trivia night at Earth's Refillery Coop & Cafe on June 23! Come test your knowledge of the best municipality ever. www.instagram.com/earthsrefill...
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Earth's Refillery Coop & Cafe on Instagram: "Join @taprootyeg and ERC for food, drinks, interesting factoids, and learn ways you can get involved in what’s going on in Edmonton! Reserve a spot by reg...
20 likes, 0 comments - earthsrefillery on June 14, 2026: "Join @taprootyeg and ERC for food, drinks, interesting factoids, and learn ways you can get involved in what’s going on in Edmonton! Reserve ...
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Jon Lai @jonjlai.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Anyone have any suggestions of where to park a bike in and around whyte during the evening and night hours? #yeg #yegbike
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Sara @sarasupernova.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Save the date! ♿🎭🪩 Our full-length CRIPSiE showcase of integrated disability arts in #yeg 🌈 September 18-19, 2026 at the Fringe Arts Barns 🌈 We are a collective of disabled artists & allies who prioritize disability justice, accessibility & collaborative creation. #yegarts #yegtheatre #yegdance
Three photos of various movement artists dancing on stage. Some of the dancers use mobility tools such as walkers or wheelchairs. 

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What is CRIPSiE?

CRIPSIE (The Collaborative Radically Integrated Performers Society in
Edmonton) is an Edmonton-based collective of artists that include people who experience disability and their allies. We challenge dominant stories of disability and other forms of oppression through high-quality crip and mad performance art, video art, as well as public education and outreach programs.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Hey #YEG! Tickets are going fast for our live show on July 25th! We’ve officially locked in our full lineup and will be announcing another amazing guest on our livestream this weekend! Get your tickets soon! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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