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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦

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Childhood lessons from my mother, a public educator, that continue to guide me today: “always consider the source” and “you are the company you keep”. A Canadian who lives in Alberta on Treaty Land.

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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Camping in BC for the week and packed the essentials #ForeverCanadian. It is encouraging to see other campsites proudly displaying Canadian flags. Being here is a breath of fresh air in more ways than one.
Photo of a mostly white trailer parked at a campsite and surrounded by trees. To the right of the trailer is a red and white Forever Canadian lawn sign.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
“The PM @mark-carney.bsky.social has the authority to act now, using tools already written into law. It's time for him to show Canadians whether he's willing to sacrifice medicare on the altar of profit, or if he will stand up for it, like he promised.” @pfparks.bsky.social
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Somewhere over the rainbow is UNITY. #ForeverCanadian @lukaszukab.bsky.social
Full rainbow over a red and white Forever Canadian lawn sign that says:

CHOOSE UNITY
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
FOREVER-CANADIAN.CA
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
“A review of her Hansard record as Aboriginal Relations critic; how she once understood treaty rights, consultation and trust — and how completely she’s abandoned it. I was her speechwriter. I know.” Brandi Morin, June 11, 2026 www.facebook.com/share/v/1DsC... open.substack.com/pub/indigeno...
open.substack.com
From Ally to Adversary: Danielle Smith’s Broken Relationship With First Nations
A review of her Hansard record as Aboriginal Relations critic; how she once understood treaty rights, consultation and trust — and how completely she’s abandoned it. I was her speechwriter. I know.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Forever Canadian Lawn Sign Pick-up in Red Deer. To speed up the process register your lawn sign on the website. www.forever-canadian.ca #ForeverCanadian
FOREVER CANADIAN LAWN SIGN PICK-UP IN RED DEER

Pines Community Hall
141 Pamely Ave, Red Deer, AB

May 31, 2026 12 PM - 4 PM
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Snow did not deter these two dedicated #waternotcoal canvassers in Nordegg, AB. Their signing station was located in the shadow of the old Brazeau Collieries Mine. The mine closed in 1955. This beautiful area is also at risk: cpawsnab.org/our-work/coa... Find a place to sign: www.waternotcoal.ca
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Mark Carney has a one question survey: “What do you want to see from the Mark Carney Liberal government?” My answer: “Uphold the Canada Health Act and stop healthcare privatization in Alberta before it’s too late.” What do you want to see? action.liberal.ca/liberal-supp...
action.liberal.ca
Liberal Supporter Survey | Liberal Action
Do you support Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada? Add your name.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
unitedconservativecaucus.ca/surveys/
r/alberta
u/somewhenimpossible • 2h

Mass Text Message goes to an important website

Alberta Politics

Today the UCP sent many people a text asking if we are aware of the education spending. If you answered yes, you were given directions to a website:

Unitedconservativecaucus.ca/surveys

If you answered anything else, you did not get the link.

...their actual information will be skewed because they are limiting sharing link to people who respond "yes". People can still type in the website address to respond if they want to. I doubt the response texts are being read.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
More book bans by the UCP… this time in public libraries care of the Minister of Municipal Affairs Dan Williams. Just more distraction and deflection from this destructive government.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
In today’s Legislative Assembly, the NDP requested an Emergency Debate on 🆎 health care crisis. Min. Jones said based on their initiatives and data, there is no crisis (ED utilization ⬇️ from 100% to 80%, ED inpatients ⬇️ 50%). Speaker McIver denied the request. UCP voted to adjourn an hour early.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
“Each of those signatures represents a conversation many of the people who signed were not aware that public funding goes towards independent schools.” “We need people who value public education to continue to be engaged.” ~ Alicia Taylor #RedForEdAB edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
edmontonjournal.com
Petition to revoke public funding to Alberta private schools falls 55K signatures short
A citizen initiative petition seeking to ask if the Alberta government should end its practice of funding private schools has fallen short.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
“The government claims everything is fine.” “These 8000 stories are the evidence that we need immediate, tangible solutions: more beds, more staff, and sustainable funding for universal public health care.” ~ Raj Uppal, CUPE AB - President @pfparks.bsky.social stateofemergency.ca/stories?link...
stateofemergency.ca
READ NOW: 8,000 Stories of Alberta's Health Care Crisis - CUPE Alberta
Over 8,000 Albertans have shared the reality of our collapsing system. These unfiltered stories are proof we need immediate action; more beds, more staff, and sustainable funding for universal public ...
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
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David Shepherd @dshepyeg.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Danielle Smith is willing to dish out millions & rewrite the law to help AB separatists. But she won’t lift a finger or spend a dime to do the things that matter to you. You deserve a gov’t that listens to you & puts your interests first. That’s not the UCP. youtu.be/ZZ5Z60SPDI0?... #abpoli
youtu.be
Danielle Smith Will Help Alberta Separatists But Not You
YouTube video by David Shepherd
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
State of Emegency petition has been launched by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Alberta. @pfparks.bsky.social Read more at: reddeeradvocate.com/2026/01/23/a... stateofemergency.ca
stateofemergency.ca
Premier Danielle Smith: Declare a Health Care State of Emergency
Demand real solutions–more beds, more staff, and public funding that keeps up with our population.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Here are some opportunities in Red Deer to sign the Alberta Funds Public Schools Petition. The countdown is on! Let’s get this one across the finish line. See website for more times and locations across Alberta: abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ... #RedForEdAB #abfundspublicschools
ALBERTA FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Indoor Neighborhood Event
Red Deer
Saturday, January 24, 2026 
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Lancaster Green
23 Lampard Crescent

Sign the Petition!

Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?

abfundspublicschools.caALBERTA FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Sidewalk Signing
Red Deer
Saturday, January 24, 2026 
9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Harvest Center- Healthy Living Expo
4847A 19 Street

Sign the Petition!

Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?

abfundspublicschools.caALBERTA FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ross Street Business
Red Deer
Saturday, January 24, 2026 
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Downtown business
4730 Ross Street

Sign the Petition!

Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?

abfundspublicschools.caALBERTA FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Indoor Signing Red Deer
Red Deer
Saturday, January 24, 2026 
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: North of Bower Mall
2810 Bremner Ave

Sign the Petition!

Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?

abfundspublicschools.ca
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
@pfparks.bsky.social @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
“This is a chronic issue, it continues, and this needs to be addressed.” “Seniors and their families can no longer be assured that they are transitioning to a safe and clean environment they can be proud of”. @lorisigurdsonndp.bsky.social @shoffmanab.bsky.social @dshepyeg.bsky.social
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
@charlieangus104.bsky.social @lukaszukab.bsky.social
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Alberta: Here is an opportunity to share your experiences in our health care system. See form at bottom of story by @jantafrench.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/jant...
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
"Albertans' signatures will be a clear indication that the practice of sending public funds to private interests will no longer be tolerated, and that properly funded public education is a minimum expectation." The countdown is on! See website for signing locations: sign.abfundspublicschools.ca
sign.abfundspublicschools.ca
Alberta Funds Public Schools
A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.
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Andrew Longhurst 🇨🇦 🍉 @alonghurst.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Public health care is under attack, we must stand up and fight back! Rally to save public health care, February 10! www.healthcoalition.ca/save-public-...
healthcoalition.ca
Rally to Save Public Health Care on Parliament Hill – Canadian Health Coalition
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
@ucalgary.bsky.social this two x alumni is excited to see you come to TheGoodPlace™️. 🏃‍♀️ Run don’t walk 💨
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Dr. Kristopher Wells @drkristopherwells.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
New House of Commons petition to support gender affirming care in Canada. Sponsored by MP Leah Gazan www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
“Food insecurity is not healthy for the people affected nor for Alberta society. In fact, food insecurity is a major risk factor for physical and mental health problems, which adds preventable costs to an already stretched health system.” (L. McIntyre & N. Willows) calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com
Opinion: Celebrating food bank numbers obscene and insulting
High food bank use is not a cause for celebration; rather it is an indication of rising financial hardship in this province.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
@pfparks.bsky.social maybe it’s time challenge the Premier + her FOUR Ministers of Health to shadow an ED doc or HCW for an entire shift. Sit in the waiting rooms, witness the chaos and distress. And if the UCP won’t, looks like you have an NDP MLA @janisirwin.bsky.social who’s raised her hand.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Heading to Alberta. Jan 16 - Edmonton Bison Lodge (organized by MP Heather McPherson) Tickets here: www.heathermcpherson.ca/town_hall_wi... Jan 17 Calgary Bowness Seniors Centre Hall Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/meidas-can...
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
If you live in AB, this is a MUST follow to fully grasp the current state of our HC system. THANK YOU @yyccowboy.bsky.social and @frazzleheadlc.bsky.social for ongoing compilation and distribution of this information. @pfparks.bsky.social @thebreakdownab.bsky.social @shoffmanab.bsky.social
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
@pfparks.bsky.social @shoffmanab.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
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Frazzlehead (Lonna Cunningham) (she/her) 🇨🇦 @frazzleheadlc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
And for the text version of ER / OB / OR closures plus info on outbreaks (measles, covid, GI, flu) and ER wait times, check the full post on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh...
open.substack.com
AHS Update V266 of 2025! 2025-12-24
Mandatory Mask Mandate for YEG Hospitals, 14 OBGYN Closures/Diversions, 13 ED Closures, 8 Surgical Closures & much much more!
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
“The system isn’t failing because it’s universal; it’s failing because it has been deliberately underfunded, understaffed and the infrastructure and policies to build up staffing is withheld.” “Right now, our healthcare teams are performing a miracle under their provincial constraints.”
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
@altnps.bsky.social
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Colbert’s Canceled Christmas: The Last Noel Credits: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert youtu.be/XkEy_IttHKE?...
youtu.be
Colbert's Canceled Christmas: The Last Noel
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
We need more politicians who seek the fame of the pulley or the buttonhole... the fame synonymous with reliable function, silent necessity, and enduring purpose. So many seem to prioritize the wrong kind of fame or reasons for public service. 3/3
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Thinking about the impact on mental health after the UCP's attack on trans youth today. You are not alone. There is a much bigger and stronger community of people who love you and who are fighting for you. If you are not okay, talk to someone you trust or call one of the numbers below.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Thinking about Premier Kinew's words and actions as Premier Smith repeatedly chooses to violate fundamental rights and freedoms of Albertans. We deserve better @naheednenshi.bsky.social. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks to reporters | Full Media Scrum | October 16, 2025 | youtu.be/mS0QN5zzi-o?...
Instagram Post: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew (wabber) speaking at the Manitoba Legislative Building on October 16, 2025.

"The Charter protects our fundamental freedoms - from a Hutterite community's right to live by their faith, to a trans child's right to be safe and seen.

That's why we're introducing new legislation to ensure any use of the notwithstanding clause goes before the courts - and ultimately, before the people.

That's democracy in action."
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megganbouvet.bsky.social @megganbouvet.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Can you start by making public health like vaccination a national program? Premiers like Smith are endangering the entire country by making access to vaccines near impossible. She is the reason we lost our measles elimination status. If less people become ill there is less strain on hospitals.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
📚Alberta Funds Public Schools 📣 Here’s an opportunity to sign in Red Deer! 👀 See website for more times and locations across the province: abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ... #RedForEdAB #abfundspublicschools
ALBERTA FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Petition & a Pint
Red Deer County
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Red Hart Brewing
112-488 McCoy Dr Red Deer County AB T4E 0A4

Sign the Petition!

Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?

abfundspublicschools.ca
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Tune in Alberta! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
cbc.ca
Alberta at Noon | Live Radio | CBC Listen
If you're talking about it, so is Kathleen Petty on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
This video was first posted May 30, 2013. Here we are 12 years later with public education in crisis and private schools thriving. Let’s change this! Sign the petition for Alberta Funds Public Schools. Link to find locations: abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ... youtu.be/7ZliNRsfJ2w?...
youtu.be
For Richer For Poorer: A Tale Of Two Schools
YouTube video by OperationMaple
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
This is OUTRAGEOUS! No money for AB public education, but $86,000,000+ for parents. 180,000 parents x $480 for the 16 days students were out of the classroom. Read this article and do the math. Please tell me I am wrong! @thebreakdownab.bsky.social @albertandp.ca www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Eligible Alberta parents receive provincial payments Friday for children out of school during teachers' strike | CBC News
Thousands of Alberta parents will receive e-transfers from the provincial government Friday as part of promised aid to help cover costs of children being out of school during the more than three-week ...
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Multitasking for @aliciataylor.bsky.social Alberta Funds Public Schools petition. If you live in Red Deer and want to sign, DM me and I’ll share my address. #RedForEdAB #abfundspublicschools
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
“Hey Smith, we don’t stand for dictators”. @unlearn16.bsky.social schools Danielle Smith on the power of a union www.instagram.com/reel/DQXf1B4... I don’t think Smith will be a very receptive student 👇🏻 📸: Rowan Ley (Smith visiting the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, March 17/25)
Photo of Danielle Smith in a bright green blazer and black skirt. She is leaning over the side of a chair and her body is turned away from students with a sign that reads “Bill 26 is just BAD POLICY”. A second sign is hidden by an open laptop.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Listening to Nicolaides just now. All the complexity he described is all on a teacher to shoulder and solve in exactly the same environment with the same lack of support. So much blaming about the strike alone impacting students’ mental health. And it’s teachers who will fix it?Absolutely enraged.
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
This is a must watch:
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Peter Hoven @phoven.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I tried to call my MLA but it went to voicemail. And the Voicemail is full. So I sent him a fax. You can find your MLA's contact info here. www.assembly.ab.ca
assembly.ab.ca
Legislative Assembly of Alberta
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Happy Friday Alberta! And you know what that means? Brace yourselves for more fresh hell from Dani and the gang. They love a late Friday announcement so they can hide over the weekend. Like they did at the rally. Window Photos: www.instagram.com/p/DQK_YjogSw... Potato Photo: David Bloom/ Postmedia
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Kerri Hoven (she/her) 🇨🇦 @kerrihoven.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
FIGHT for PUBLIC EDUCATION OCT. 23 . 2025 2 PM - 4 PM LEGISLATURE OF ALBERTA Make some Noise on the North steps during the Speech from the Throne! Credit: ATA
FIGHT for PUBLIC EDUCATION
OCT. 23 . 2025
2 PM - 4 PM
LEGISLATURE OF ALBERTA

Make some Noise on the North steps during the Speech from the Throne!

Photo of protest in front of Alberta Legislature, a sea of red for education.
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David Barrett @davidbarrettyyc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
The day we've been working towards is upon us. To every single person who volunteered their time, knocked on doors, dropped literature, and to every donor who supported - thank you. Your support is what has made this all possible. #yyc #calgary #ward7 #yyccc #yycelxn
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