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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Proud to join Chris & the @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social board at their annual gala! 🧡 Public healthcare was born on the Prairies on a simple principle: care for everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Proud to serve on the board, advocate for public healthcare & always stand up for it.

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today we honour residential school Survivors, the children who never came home, and their families. 🧡 Indigenous people have shared their truths. It’s up to the rest of us to listen and act. Read the 94 Calls to Action. Ask what remains undone. Be part of reconciliation. Every Child Matters.

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations, @kylecampbellyyc.bsky.social , on flipping Calgary-Shaw! 🧡 Alberta wins. Calgary wins. And most importantly, the people of Calgary-Shaw have won with a fantastic MLA-elect ready to get to work in the Alberta Legislature this fall. Congrats, Kyle! 🧡

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Labour Day is more than a long weekend — it’s a reminder that when workers stand together, we win. Fair wages. Safer workplaces. Weekends. Benefits. The right to organize. None of it was handed to us — workers fought for it. Solidarity today and every day. ✊ Happy Labour Day!

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What a turnout for the Edmonton launch of the Together-No! campaign! 🍁 The room was packed with people who know Alberta is stronger as part of Canada. We won’t let ourselves be divided. YES to Canada. NO to the nine. 🇨🇦

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our healthcare system is being squeezed from every direction. UCP privatization on one side and corporations refusing to pay fair wages on the other. Proud to stand with AUPE and Miller Crossing AgeCare workers today. We have to keep showing up and fighting back. Solidarity! ✊🏻

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Great news! ✈️ WestJet flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement. Proof that when workers fight together, workers win. Solidarity always. ✊🏻🧡 @cupealberta.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Back on the picket line, this time with WestJet flight attendants. You’d think the airline industry would have learned by now that workers deserve to be paid for every minute they work. Proud to stand in solidarity. Unpaid work won’t fly. ✊🏻 @cupealberta.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Had a great morning volunteering at the Art Walk pancake breakfast in Edmonton-Strathcona! 🥞 Served pancakes, caught up with friends, enjoyed music, & checked out some amazing local artists. It was great seeing so many familiar faces from NE #yeg A fun & great way to spend a Saturday morning!

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Back in Winnipeg for the first time in 7 years and what a return! I’m at the Federal NDP Convention with friends, fighting every day for Canadians. I am honoured to stand with my friend @heathermcpherson.bsky.social as she runs for leader. 🔥✊🧡

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Thank you for your encouragement and for being part of this incredible journey. Your support truly makes this work possible. Together, we’ve built something strong, and with you by our side, we’re ready for what comes next. Friends, the best is still ahead.

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

To wrap up the day, I headed over to the Clareview LRT station to catch the Holiday Train 🎄🚆—and what a heart-warming way to end the evening. Seeing so many families bundled up, smiling, and soaking in the holiday magic was just so special. Clareview truly knows how to do the season right ✨❤️

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Clareview Christmas spirit is truly something special! 🎅 Stopped by Belmont Sobeys for Can Man Dan’s Camp Out in support of the Edmonton Food Bank. He’s there until 1pm tomorrow — swing by, say hi, and donate if you can. North vs South Side 👀🔥 Let’s show the city how big North Side hearts are.

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Christmas spirit is alive in Clareview! 🎄✨ South Clareview Christmas Craft Fair is on until 4pm today — local baking, crafts, candles, and more. I grabbed a Lemon Hibiscus Bath Tea made by a young entrepreneur 💛 Shop local. Spread holiday cheer 🎁 #BevClare #yegevents #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Last night I checked out the Christmas Market at the Old Beverly Café — and what a magical holiday delight it was ✨🎄 If you’re looking to pick up your last few gifts, be sure to check it out today from 4–8 PM. So grateful for events like this that bring neighbours together. #BevClare #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

World Diabetes Day 💙 30 years with #T1D. 78k shots. 89k finger pokes. Still no complications. Turns out it made me a fighter. #T1D #WorldDiabetesDay #CanadaHealth #ABPoli

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

🎃 Had a blast volunteering w/ the Heather Sweet team at the Manning Monster Mash this afternoon! Between bouncy castles, balloon art, & mountains of treats — the energy was spooktacular! 👻 So many amazing costumes & smiles — this is what community looks like! 🧡 #EdmontonManning #yeg #MonsterMash

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

🔥 Proud to stand with Alberta’s teachers & students today. This fight is about more than wages — it’s about packed classrooms, growing challenges & a govt that won’t listen. 💪 When we fight, we win. And when we win, every student wins. #ABEducation #ABLeg #ABPoli #BevClare #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🎉 Edmonton gave the Liberal caucus a big welcome today! 💥 Spoke with Finance Minister Champagne—told him: Don’t Backtrack on Pharmacare. Canadians like me depend on it. 👉 Plus, check our new Hwy 2 billboards 👀🚗 #PharmacareNow #Pump4Life #T1D #CanHealth #Cdnpoli

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Spent #LabourDay at the Edmonton & District Labour Council BBQ 🌭 I come from labour (IBEW 2228) & giving back to our community is what keeps me going. Great food, great people, & a reminder that when we stand together, we’re stronger ✊ #ABLabour #CanLab #ABPoli #CDNPoli #EdmontonManning #BevClare

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

✊ This #LabourDay, I’m proud to stand with the workers who built this country and keep it running New Democrats will always fight for free collective bargaining, strong unions, and workers’ rights — because when workers are strong, our communities are strong too #CanLab #ABLabour #CDNPoli #ABPoli

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

🍋 Had such a fun time visiting lemonade stands across Northeast Edmonton today! 💛 Amazing to see our community come together to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation — and I definitely enjoyed some freshening lemonade along the way. #LemonLoveYEG #EdmontonManning #BevClare

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

🍋 What a day for lemonade! I’m out visiting stands across the community in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital 💛 First stop: Cy Becker, where Gray served up some fantastic lemonade! Excited to see more of these young changemakers making a difference, one cup at a time. 🙌 #LemonLoveYEG

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

🌈 Had such a fun day at the Edmonton Pride Parade! Walked with @heathermcpherson.bsky.social & our Federal NDP crew, and loved bumping into old friends along the way. Love is Love🧡 #YEGPride #NDP #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

3rd E-Day of 2025 for me. Out in Camrose this evening for the Battle River - Crowfoot by-election. Scrutineering the vote count for Katherine Swampy for Battleriver - Crowfoot. 🧡 #NDP

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Back out on the line w/ Air Canada’s Flight Attendants. Workers have the right to strike. Trying to legislate workers back to work is an attack on workers’ rights. Nothing has changed with the Liberal govt — they don’t have the backs of Canadians. I stand w/ workers. ✊ #canlab #cdnpoli #AirCanada

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Clareview spirit was out in full force today at the 2nd Annual Skatepark Skillsfest! 🛹💙 So proud to volunteer with Bannerman, Hairsine & South Clareview—our community shines when we come together! 🌟 #UnityofCommunity #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

✈️✊ Proud to stand in solidarity with Air Canada flight attendants on the picket line at Edmonton International Airport this morning. Enough is enough — work without pay is criminal. No More Unpaid Work! When we fight, we win! 💪🔥 #Solidarity #AirCanada #WorkersUnite @cupealberta.bsky.social

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Spending the day volunteering alongside my MLA Peggy Wright at the Beverly Towne Farmers’ Market; sunshine, community spirit, and so many amazing conversations. There’s no better way to celebrate than with friends & neighbours. 🧡 #CanadaDay #YEG

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

It’s plus 27 with a heat warning in effect so I did the only sensible thing—hit up Queen Elizabeth Pool with Liam. Sunshine, water…it’s Summer Time, my favourite time of the year. ☀️💦

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Just because it was a full workday doesn’t mean I’d miss a chance to help pull the vote in Ellerslie tonight! 🚊 Took the LRT all the way from Clareview to Mill Woods—end to end, and I gotta say, I love the transportation options we have here in #yeg . 🧡 #GetOutTheVote #BetterIsPossible #ABNDP

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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Today on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honour the strength, culture, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. True reconciliation means action—not just words. That means respecting Indigenous rights, upholding treaties, and delivering justice. Always.

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Anti-scab legislation is now law — a HUGE win for workers! The NDP made this happen. While Liberals force workers back on the job & Conservatives back billionaires, we fight for you. No scabs. No sellouts. Just solidarity. ✊🏽🧡 #canlab #cdnpoli #NDP #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Stopped by the Lemonade Stand for Hope at Anne Fitzgerald School! 🍋💛 These amazing students are raising funds to support families in need this summer. They are serving up lemonade & collecting food donations until 3pm today. #LemonadeForHope #EdmontonManning #CommunityCare #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

You can’t keep me away from a good door knock! Out in Ellerslie today helping @gurtejsinghbraryeg.bsky.social connect with voters. We used to work together at OMNI TV—now we’re fighting for a better Alberta. Vote Gurtej & AB NDP June 23! 🧡✊ #ableg #ABElxn #VoteForBetter #EdmontonEllerslie

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Joined CUPW and our posties today! These workers keep our communities running—and they deserve fair pay, respect, and safe conditions. I come from labour. I stand with workers, and I always will. #CUPW #Solidarity #SupportPostalWorkers #HandsOffMyPostOffice

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

For everyone who has a Lesley sign on your lawn, please leave it there as our team is out picking up signs today and tomorrow. #EdmontonManning #NDP

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The results weren’t what we hoped for, but we built something powerful in Edmonton Manning — a movement rooted in courage and community. Thank you for your trust. I’m still here, still fighting, and we’re not done yet. The best is yet to come. 🧡 #EdmontonManning #NDP #yeg #CDNPoli

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

It’s Election Day! 🧡 If you’re ready for a fighter who knows what it’s like to take on tough battles — and WIN — I’m ready to be your voice in Ottawa. Vote Lesley Thompson. Vote #NDP. Let’s make it happen! Polls are open — grab your ID, bring a friend,& let’s flip #EdmontonManning!

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

It’s National Volunteer Week and I’m so grateful for our unstoppable team!  Your energy, heart, and hard work are building a movement for real change in Edmonton Manning.  Thank you, #TeamLesley — let’s keep pushing all the way to victory!  #NDP #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I am horrified and deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of 9 people and the many more injured in Vancouver last night during a Lapu Lapu Day celebration. My thoughts are with the Filipino community in Vancouver and throughout Canada.

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Last night on the doors, you could feel it; change is in the air. People are ready for leadership that fights for them, not for profits. Leadership that puts people first.🧡 The momentum is real & on Monday, we can make history in #EdmontonManning. Let’s win this. #NDP #CDNPoli #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Honoured to be invited to join members of Masjid Al-Omari today. Grateful for the support & proud to be the only #EdmontonManning candidate endorsed by VotePalestine.ca, MuslimsVote.ca by CMPAC, National Muslim Action Fund, Masjid Al-Omari & rated ‘A’ by YEG Muslim Vote. #cdnpoli #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

We’re proud of what makes us Canadian—healthcare, pensions, dental care. But we only have them because people voted NDP. I fought and won for kids with diabetes. Now I’m fighting for all of us. Watch the video. Share it. And on election day, vote Lesley Thompson in #EdmontonManning. Vote #NDP.

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Yesterday was yet another amazing day on the trail! 🧡 We hit doors across Edmonton Manning, then capped it off with an amazing rally at the Art Gallery. People are fired up about healthcare, affordability, and real leadership. The momentum is real—let’s keep it going! 💪 #NDP #EdmontonManning #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I'm proud to have received a Grade A from @YEGMuslimVote for my unwavering support of justice and human rights. I’m the only candidate in Edmonton Manning standing with the people of Palestine. #cdnpoli #VotePalestine #YEG #EdmontonManning #NDP #FreePalestine

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Happy Easter to all those celebrating today! Wishing you a day filled with peace, joy, and time with loved ones. #Easter #Spring #EdmontonManning #NDP #yeg #CdnPoli

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

So grateful for stories from our community—Kelly drove 5 neighbours to vote, Hassan shared his Imam’s support, and Neil voted NDP before I even knocked. Advance voting is on now. Vote early. Bring a friend. Share your story. We’re just getting started. #NDP #EdmontonManning

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

The Edmonton Journal just confirmed what we’ve been hearing at the doors—Edmonton Manning is ready for change. The momentum is with us. People are choosing community, compassion, & real NDP leadership. I’m proud to be leading that change. Let’s flip #EdmontonManning together. #NDP #yeg

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Lesley Thompson (She/Her) @lesleyndp.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

You can vote early at your assigned polling location now until Monday! Polls are open 9 AM to 9 PM. This election is important and every vote counts! 🗳️✅🧡 Visit www.elections.ca for more information.

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