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Kirsten

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🇨🇦 West Coaster currently surviving in #AB. Gen X. Mum. She/her. Voter (ABC baby j/k it’s Alberta 🫠). Climate change & science don’t care what you believe. 🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 Ally🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ I❤️dogs but my city says only 3.

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Alberta doesn’t just risk losing out on future immigrant entrepreneurs, tech start up founders, and skilled workers. We risk driving out a generation of talent. Please, vote NO to the Nine.
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Watch: Senator Paula Simons denounces Alberta's anti-immigrant referendum questions
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
US Republican organizers are in Alberta to help separatists mobilize their vote. They’re not even hiding it. They are openly working for the national interest of the United States. Cast your vote for Canada. Reject these treasonous imposters. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Make Alberta America again? The fantastic Globe crew unearths even deeper ties between Alberta separatists and Republican officials, including a pledge to give the U.S. some of our resources in exchange for backing sovereignty 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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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The UCP's hidden tax plan is becoming more apparent - despite their attempts to HIDE IT! It will massively impact the wealth of Alberta's business owners, employees, seniors, and those requiring medical care 1/5
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
If you think that this billboard is paid for by separatists - you’re wrong. This billboard is paid for by you - Alberta taxpayers. This is how Danielle Smith supports Canadian unity. #ableg #cdnpoli
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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
On behalf of the City of Calgary, I am proud to welcome President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska to our city. Calgary has deep ties to Ukraine and a vibrant Ukrainian community that has helped shape our city for generations.
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Alberduh is free to be dumb @alberduhfreedumb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 04/09/2026
This is the government of Canada’s scientific finding. It is true. It is also a terrible message. Here’s what’s also true: 🧵 www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...
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Changes to Canada's climate now 'irreversible,' federal report says
The impacts of climate change in Canada are now largely irreversible and average temperatures are expected to rise by at least 3.5 C by the end of the century, a new government report warns.
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cm 🍁 @cmcalgary.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
"I don’t have Facebook, I sent it to pet recovery. Transit has video of her getting off at 39th ave train station, I’m going there. CPS has all this also. I can get dm’s here" www.threads.com/@hellolellow...
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Gus Moyer (梅子超) @gusmoyer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
According to a landmark report by the sustainability nonprofit #Ceres, #datacenters across seven key states—including Virginia, Texas, and California—indirectly withdraw roughly 3.4 trillion gallons of #freshwater annually just to generate the electricity required to keep them running.
All Data Centers In 7 States* Now Use More Water Than Every City In California Combined.
* AZ CA TX GA VA IL OH
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
#abpoli www.albertareferendum2026.org/upcoming_eve...
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Pledge to Vote NO
Alberta has everything it takes to succeed: a strong economy, incredible people, vibrant communities and a proud history of getting things done. We are rural and urban, young and old, newcomers and mu...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
“More than anything I wish the government would understand the damage that they have done” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #AISH
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Diane McLeod @dimcl2.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
My God, people, stop accusing Carney of being a sellout about U.S. booze. Firstly, it's the Premiers' choice if it happens. Secondly, the choice to buy is ours. Do you really need govts. to make your liquor choices? This was an easy compromise if we continue to walk the talk. #cdnpoli #ElbowsUp
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
More than 50,000 #ForeverCanadian lawn signs already found their home on lawns across Alberta. Thank you for your courage to show support for Canadian unity. New batch just arrived. We have signs for everyone. Please order one at: www.forever-canadian.ca/en/lawn-signs Canada needs you now!
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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
For months, I have been raising the alarm in the House of Commons about Danielle Smith’s attack on public health care. I’ve raised it repeatedly during Question Period. I’ve written to the Prime Minister and the Health Minister multiple times. And for months, the federal gov’t stayed silent. (1/3)
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS - Synapse in OLDS Denied Power to the people NO DATA CENTRE OLDS #abpoli www.auc.ab.ca/regulatory_d...
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Decisions
The AUC reviews all evidence and submissions to arrive at an informed decision for each application. The AUC’s written decision is generally issued no more than 90 days after the close of the hearing ...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
In the early days of the US/Canada trade war, amidst Trumps annexation threats towards Canada… Danielle Smith used taxpayers money to send Pete Hoekstra on an exclusive oil sands tour. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli thebreakdownab.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
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Danielle Smith's Taxpayer Funded Tour for US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra...
And what did it get?
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
This website can be trusted to provide accurate independent information about the upcoming referendum questions. Many highly respected people behind it. beforevoting.ca
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Before You Vote | Make Informed Choices Now
Explore unbiased, fact-based insights on Alberta's referendum questions to make informed voting decisions. Before you vote, learn about separation, immigration, and constitutional issues.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
As of just now 72,107 signatures - Petition in thread here #GoCanada 🔥💪🏻🍁🇨🇦 Nearly 60,000 people had signed the petition as of Wednesday morning, almost double the number of signatures 24 hours earlier. /1 thread www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Tens of thousands of Canadians call for U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to be expelled | CBC News
A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall calls on the government to declare U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and remove him from Canada.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
“It also clarified that eligible claims may be reimbursed up to the amount listed in the order, but not beyond that amount.” Even if you find something with the scan you paid for, if you paid more than the govt approved rate, youre still out of pocket. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
edmontonjournal.com
Cancer-diagnosed Albertans may have to partly pay for diagnostic scans, even after government compensation
Albertans diagnosed with cancer after paying out-of-pocket for medical scans may not receive enough in compensation to cover the costs.
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glenda_aus🍁🦘 @glendaaus.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
#Canada #Alberta Stand up and fight back before it’s too late.
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Climate Watcher @pmagn.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Summerland fire map firemap.live?lng=-119.742...
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We know exactly how the UCP hold town halls. Come for the "entertainment' #AlbertaNext2.0 www.alberta.ca/ai-data-cent...
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AI data centre engagement
Albertans can share input to shape Alberta’s data centre strategy while learning about data centres and what we are doing differently.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We are on the verge of a climatic upheaval greater than any of us can imagine. Global leaders and media aren't paying attention. They are focused on a series of self-inflicted crises that have left us dangerously vulnerable and totally unprepared. My latest. charlieangus.substack.com/p/what-keeps...
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What Keeps Me Up at Night
Rising temperatures in the Pacific will blow away any previous “Super” El Niño by a “truly mind-blowing margin.” - Zeke Hausfather
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Alberta's Voice @albertasvoice.ca · 04/08/2026
Help Alberta’s Voice keep spreading the message across the province ahead of the October 19th referendum. Stay in Canada. No to the Nine. 🇨🇦 🔗Donate today: albertasvoice.ca/donate #ableg #abpoli
Roadside “Stay in Canada, No to the Nine” sign under a bright Alberta sky, with a request to donate at albertasvoice.ca/donate
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
My editor asked me to write about what happened to summer:
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We launched a war on nature. Now we are in a climate warzone | Rebecca Solnit
Summer is not what it once was. We have been robbed of one of life’s great joys
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
“Premier Smith, Albertans with disabilities want to talk about how your government has betrayed them. And, dammit, so should you.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli edmontonsun.com/opinion/colu...
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TAIT: Albertans with disabilities betrayed by Smith government
Please don't call the most vulnerable among us freeloaders from a podium and walk away without proof.
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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Sir #DavidAttenborough “Things are going to get worse. This is the new extinction. We are in terrible, terrible trouble and the longer we wait to do something about it, the worse it is going to get." #ClimateEmergency
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David Attenborough, the voice of Our Planet: “Things are going to get worse”
The voice of some of the most stunning nature documentaries ever made is pessimistic about the future of wildlife on earth.
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
⚠️ URGENT: Be a Referendum Scrutineer on Oct 19! Elections Alberta doesn't take volunteers—you must join a group by Aug 24 to protect the vote! Scrutineers ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity during ballot counting. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli www.elections.ab.ca/elections/re...
The Referendum (General) Regulation, which came into force April 23, 2026, provided provisions governing scrutineer appointment requirement, conduct, duties, and numbers.

In a referendum, scrutineers represent official parties, proponent(s) of a question arising from a successful Citizen Initiative petition, and third parties at voting locations to ensure fairness and transparency and to observe election procedures and ballot counting.

Official political parties and proponents
Official political parties and proponent(s) of a question arising from a successful Citizen Initiative petition may appoint scrutineers for each voting location.

Contact an official political party or a proponent directly to volunteer. Parties and proponents are responsible for appointing scrutineers. Please do not contact Elections Alberta to volunteer as a referendum scrutineer.

Official political parties and proponent(s) must submit their list of appointed scrutineers to Elections Alberta no later than 8 weeks before referendum voting day.

Registered referendum third party advertisers
Registered referendum third party advertisers representing the Yes or No side of referendums question(s) may also appoint scrutineers by submitting a list of scrutineer names to the Chief Electoral Officer. The Chief Electoral Officer may appoint scrutineers if official parties or proponent(s) do not appoint a scrutineer or if the Chief Electoral Officer determines additional scrutineers should be appointed. Elections Alberta will determine a process for receiving scrutineer requests from third parties and determine placement. These placements will be determined based on the factors above and others, including size of voting location and balance of each side of the referendum positions.
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 24/06/2026
If you look really closely at the graph, you can see why the premier wants us all to focus on noise bylaws for Stampede.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Alberta, here’s a glimpse into our future. See the damage caused by ill-thought-out separatism. Brexit destroyed UK’s economy, polarized people and destabilized politics. In 10 years, UK will have a 7’th prime minister. www.youtube.com/live/f-n7205... #ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is forced out – what happens next? | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 22/06/2026
Don't worry, everyone. We have only two provincial ministers focused on micromanaging Calgary Stampede. That leaves 24 other ministers to focus on other municipal issues, like bike lanes, LRT routes, and taxes.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
CALGARY and LEDUC, come and claim your #ForeverCanadian lawn signs. If you live nearby, claim yours too! #Yyc #ableg
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LorriefromCanada @lorriefmp.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
we started a Gofundme if anyone wants to help www.gofundme.com/protect-calg...
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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Let's talk wait times with CHEST PAIN at the UofA ED. Just this week: posted "average" wait time at UAH was 5hrs... but something has changed and these are no longer even close to reflective of the real wait times. 1/11
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
This means ICE has killed people in custody. wapo.st/4o8jcv7
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ICE to stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees, internal memo says
The agency is facing pressure to improve medical care in its facilities after reporting the deaths of 18 detainees in the first five months of this year.
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 05/06/2026
Alberta and Ottawa want to build a new pipeline while reducing emissions from the oilsands — but that second goal just got a lot less ambitious. Read more in our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-a...
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Oilsands, greenwashing and the Mandela Effect | The Narwhal
Alberta and Ottawa want to build a new pipeline while reducing emissions from the oilsands — but that second goal just got a lot less ambitious
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign… #ForeverCanadian is changing the landscape of Alberta. Our signs popping up everywhere. Stay tuned for a sign event in your community. If you wish to sponsor signs, please donate at Forever-Canadian.ca #ableg #cdnpoli
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
This referendum will be won, or lost, based on voter turnout. The future of Canada will depend on your resolve to vote. Please sign up with #ForeverCanadian and let’s show the world how committed to united Canada we are. 🇨🇦
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AB Resistance @abresistance.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
American political strategies can stay in America. Make sure to take 5minutes this weekend to let your MLA know your thoughts.
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Urban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
“From climate change to smoking & cancer, this is the story of how doubt has been manufactured. This 10 part series will explore how powerful interests & sharp PR managers engineered doubt about the connection between smoking & cancer & how similar tactics were used to make us doubt climate change.”
bbc.com
BBC Audio | How They Made Us Doubt Everything | Welcome to How They Made Us Doubt Everything: The Tobacco Playbook
From climate change to smoking, this is the story of how doubt has been manufactured.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Danielle Smith is a separatist. The UCP is a separatist party. They are going to spend millions of public dollars to back the separatists and fight against the rights of Indigenous peoples. youtube.com/shorts/rooDp...
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Danielle Smith is backing the separatists and fighting against the rights of Indigenous peoples.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 15/05/2026
TLDR: this agreement does not maintain a path to net zero by 2050
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Mebs ⭕️ @mebs.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
"Data Centers" are nothing more than surveillance centers that also happen to kill the environment. Fight to keep them out of your state.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Free money for good people doing good things in Calgary Apply today! @calgaryclimatehub.ca
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 05/05/2026
Parties are built to score political points. So I don't begrudge the NDP for going public with these allegations or call for an emergency hearing /debate. That's fine. But Albertans also deserve an independent, transparent investigation. A public inquiry. Now. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Alberta’s Voters-List Scandal Deserves a Public Inquiry. Now.
This is an egregious breach of privacy and democratic trust. Albertans deserve answers before they cast another single ballot.
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Serene Yew @serene.pixeltree.ca · 05/05/2026
Today in Executive Committee, taxpayers will be spending $6,084.17/hr to entertain Councillor Johnston's Notice of Motion to reintroduce single use water bottles back to council chambers. #yyc #yyccc
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
“Alberta’s democracy was stolen. It was sold for profit. And loaded up onto a far-right mobilization app by a pro-sovereignty group called the Centurion Project.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli thewalrus.ca/how-did-an-a...
thewalrus.ca
How Did an Alberta Separatist Group Get Its Hands on the Voter List? | The Walrus
The data breach, likely the largest in Canadian history, raises urgent questions about election security
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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
👀Largest privacy breach of personal information in Alberta’s history Separatist Centurion Project somehow got access to the 2.9 million names on the official voters list and uploaded it to a public, searchable database. daveberta.substack.com/p/largest-pr...
daveberta.substack.com
Largest privacy breach of personal information in Alberta’s history
Separatist Centurion Project somehow got access to the 2.9 million names on the official voters list and uploaded it to a public, searchable database
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
“An Edmonton city councillor says he and his team are helping a woman facing intimate partner violence relocate with her children after her address was leaked in an alleged privacy breach by a separatist group.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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Mark Carney calls alleged privacy breach in Alberta deeply concerning
An Edmonton city councillor says he and his team are helping a woman facing intimate partner violence relocate with her children after her address was leaked in an alleged privacy breach by a separati...
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