Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Conrad Nobert @conradnobert.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This infill dashboard is incredible work by @jacobdawang.com www.jacobdawang.com/projects/inf...jacobdawang.comNeighbourhood infill dashboard – Jacob DawangExplore every backyard home, duplex, fourplex and eightplex permitted in Edmonton’s RS Zone since 2024, on a map or in a searchable neighbourhood table. 2184
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Updated information from Elections Alberta. EA has approved 652,000 applications for special ballots; but to date has received and processed only 131,000. If you have yet to do so, EA recommends that you put your ballot in the mail no later than October 9. #abpoli #ablegelections.ab.caReferendum Information Updates - Elections AlbertaEDMONTON – Elections Alberta issues important referendum information updates to Albertans, including updates on special ballots, referendum voting information, and election worker recruitment. Special... 34035
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Pamorama 🇨🇦🐶💪🏕🇨🇦 @pamorama.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This explains a lot... #SheShed 065
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Sai On Blue Sky @saifiles.bsky.social · 30/09/2026He's right. Here's a classic example of populist politics in action. This is what the former Conservative Party has chosen to be. It's about performance; it's about scoring points. It's not about dialogue or debate. It's about browbeating. You can break it down and analyze it... 196
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦The Progress Report @theprogressreport.ca · 30/09/2026The Alberta chapter of the Canadian Bar Association has published an analysis of Premier Smith's nine referendum questions. They find that most of these proposals would invite immediate court challenges, and several of them are not legally clear at all.cbaalberta-referendum-analysis.comCBA Alberta Referendum AnalysisCBA Alberta Referendum Analysis 4153104
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Judy C @53swimmer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Yes! I’m so over being subjected to decisions made by UCP, a party devoid of ethics, honesty & respect for all Albertans. They believe everyone cheats & lies to “get ahead”just like they do! #ableg 041
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“Many of the leaders of the separatist movement are from the same cast of characters we first met during the “Freedom Convoy.” They failed to topple the federal government then but are engaged in a similar exercise now.”theglobeandmail.comOpinion: We must call Alberta separation what it isIt is not a movement of grievance politics. Something far more sinister is at work 23283135
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I am touched, as I always am, by the courage of First Nations people and all Indigenous people. Indigenous people have been harmed by the mistakes of Canada more than anybody else, and yet no one has stood stronger in favour of fighting for this country. 115439
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦🇨🇦 @thomasowen7.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Gary Mason nails it. Beyond this farcical referendum Danielle Smith is facing a police investigation into a healthcare scandal. Her faux tearjerker performance that Mason mentions, was despised as laughable by Albertans and was thus a self-inflicted wound. 041
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Wab Kinew: “It takes strength to be able to look in the mirror.” 213559
Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Very sorry to hear of crime novelist Peter May’s death. I love his books!https://peopleforever.com/p/peter-maypeopleforever.comPeter May (1951–2026): life, family and tributesScottish crime novelist of the Lewis Trilogy, embraced first by France. How Peter May died, family, career, quotes, and a place to light a candle. 010
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Adithya Ramachandran 🇨🇦🇫🇷 @adithyar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Remigrate every Canadian white nationalist back to Europe on a one-way ticket. If Europe won't take them, a prison cell will do. These scum don't belong in Canadian society. We are being way too tolerant of homegrown Nazis just because they were born in Canada. 1155
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Dr. Merritt Rae Turetsky @queenofpeat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I am a mom and scientist begging everyone to look closer at the muck. We’ve been conditioned to see wetlands as wastelands. But three decades of research, I see a fiercely defiant wilderness. The boreal mire is a dynamic carbon-trapping vault that in some places has outlasted ice ages. 1/ 11464125
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Things I never thought I’d be doing: #ForeverCanadian 2323241
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 25/09/2026Why should Albertans vote “no” on the four constitutional questions? Because we risk opening Pandora’s box — inviting another round of divisive and potentially detrimental constitutional debates that could well reduce, not expand, provincial autonomy. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/pandering-...drjaredwesley.substack.comPandering to PandoraWhy the UCP’s four constitutional questions are threats to provincial autonomy 35830
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 25/09/2026This is 23% support to simply have another referendum (Option 2). That's identical to the % who would vote for separation (23%, same poll). The separatists' strategy to get soft federalists to "send a message" by voting Option 2 is failing. Federalists need to turn out to put the issue to bed. 76529
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026TODAY is your last opportunity to request a mail-in ballot form Elections Alberta at www.elections.ab.ca/resources/me... Please request your ballot and VOTE for option 1 on question 10. Let’s show future generations how much we value being Canadians. Canada’s future is in your hands. 814160
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026FRANK and LETHBRIDGE, thank you for your massive turnout to meet with the Unity Bus and pick up our #ForeverCanadian lawn signs! Please, encourage all your friends to vote on October 16. Choose unity! 214740
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Jamie MacKinnon🇨🇦 @jamiemackinnon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Removing Toronto's key bike lanes will result in more cyclist deaths. That much is certain. It will also cost $48 Million for removal & $27 Million in "sunk" costs (losing the initial taxpayer investment) plus further "unaccounted costs." #ONpoli #cycling #cars globalnews.ca/news/1085115...globalnews.caToronto’s bike lanes cost millions to install. How much will it be to remove them? | Globalnews.caThe province has confirmed plans to remove bike lanes from Bloor Street, University Avenue and Yonge Street as part of new legislation. 1618673
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Reliving this Calgary. Thank you to every single one of you who made this night unforgettable. #canada #forevercanadian #cdnpoli #alberta 514242
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Now is the time to make your voting plan, by mail, at an advance poll, or on election day. We are working hard to bring 1,000,000 Albertans to the polls to save Canada. Canada is strongest when we all show up. 🇨🇦 418157
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026A new Buy Canadian app that is out allows you to search for local Canadian alternative products #TryCanadian #Canada #SupportLocal trycanadian.catrycanadian.caFind Canadian Alternatives | TryCanadian.caSearch the American brands, products and services you use. Discover Canadian alternatives. 8216130
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Sarah does an excellent job of explaining the impact of Danielle’s stupid temporary foreign worker charge. 👇🏼 #NoToTheNine 22712
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Join us Friday, either at 8am or 6pm, for events honouring the late Dr. Markland, and victims of preventable traffic violence. 8am - Coffee Outside (see below) at the Legislature. 6pm - Critical Mass at Ezio Farone park: yegbike.info/events#calen... #yeg #yegbike #yegevents 055
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Wow, what a compelling story. No solar or wind because of “pristine viewscapes” in Alberta but no problem fast-tracking a large fracking operation that destroys a family’s livelihood. 😔 24417
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Today marks one year since the tragic loss of Dr. Markland. We will honour his life & legacy at Critical Mass on Friday. Join us at 6pm at Ezio Farone park. www.instagram.com/stories/bike... #yegbike 05618
Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This is truly horrifying. I wonder if things are as dire in Alberta? 000
Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Not subtle, indeed! substack.com/@geraldbutts...substack.comGerald Butts (@geraldbutts)This is not subtle. 001
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦David Keegan @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Hey Alberta, it turns out the new private surgical care system is already gumming things up. I just spent 10 minutes answering questions from a family about whether or not they should pursue private surgery for their family member because of anticipated wait times. What we need is a well- … 1/2 12511
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Gil McGowan: Premier Smith, Cancel Alberta's Separation Referendum Now! "She called the referendum, she can cancel the referendum." @ABFedLabour head says ABGov's own separation report says costs are WAAAAAY too high. #ableg #abpolli youtu.be/h8kJT4tujHsyoutu.beGil McGowan: Premier Smith, Cancel Alberta's Separation Referendum Now!YouTube video by Energi Media 23310
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Lisa Young 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @jlisayoung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026At best, the Elections Alberta is an underfunded, over-employed shambles. At worst, it was responding to government pressure to ensure a desired outcome. If the latter, it’s a 5-alarm fire. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caFormer Elections Alberta staff raise ‘mismanagement’ concerns about 'Water Not Coal' petition verification | CBC NewsFive former Elections Alberta employees are raising “mismanagement” concerns about how Corb Lund's citizen initiative petition was validated, alleging procedures changed and that there was a lack of t... 12221102
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I'm going to leave this web page right here. www.alberta.ca/public-secto... Whistleblower protection in Alberta is weak, but the public service, including @elections.ab.ca has a teensy bit.alberta.caPublic sector whistleblower protectionCreates a safe avenue for public servants to speak out about wrongdoings or make complaints of reprisal. 0133
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Last night, Calgary-Shaw chose the incredible Kyle Campbell to be their next MLA. The Alberta NDP has now won four byelections since I became leader. The voters sent Danielle Smith and the UCP a strong message that this government is simply not good enough. There is no safe UCP seat in Calgary. 416325
Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Bashaw’s team-based model is excellent for rural/small town primary care. It deserves sustained funding. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caA new community-led clinic helped save a rural Albertan’s life. Now it faces a funding cliff | CBC NewsFaced with long waits, doctor shortages and the potential closure of its local clinic, the central Alberta town of Bashaw raised funds to launch a team-based medical clinic. However, relying on short-... 000
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Rod Feland @rhfloon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026womenofabpoli.substack.com/p/this-week-...womenofabpoli.substack.comThis week in AB: September 14, 2026Elbowing aside, Alberta Bloc, and a by-election... oh my 011
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Sai On Blue Sky @saifiles.bsky.social · 14/09/2026www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...theguardian.comEmily St John Mandel: ‘When half the electorate disagrees on basic reality, how do you come back from that?’Her hit novel Station Eleven seemed to predict the pandemic, now the novelist is tackling the future of the US. She talks about chance, world-building and experiencing a ‘tiny bit’ of clairvoyance 011
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 14/09/2026I recently worked with Abacus Data on a poll of Albertans, probing deeper into the sentiments underlying the separation debate. Today we are releasing the first of five reports. It explores an apparent contradiction: how Albertans feel both deeply attached to Canada & also deeply aggrieved by it.abacusdata.caAlberta at a Crossroads: Albertans Hold the Grievance and the Flag at the Same Time - Abacus Data% 52413
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦glenda_aus🍁🦘 @glendaaus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026It’s how #Alberta is too. Many don’t live in a normal reality, while they are protected by the cover of religion. Keep this hateful ideology out of Governments. #Canada 33421
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Blon from NS🇨🇦📎 @earthopa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Been watching politics a long time. The opposition negotiating for the country was never a thing. I think we need to stop any federal funding of opposition members(including Stornoway) in any way if they continue to do this. We did not elect them to speak for us. 0133
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Chris Turner @theturner.bsky.social · 13/09/2026This is roughly 98 percent of the reason why Alberta’s UCP government sabotaged a booming clean energy industry, which not even Texas was blinkered enough to do 0225
Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026So much history and analysis to absorb. Really appreciate this, scary as it is! 010
Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026“The province’s population was built through successive waves of migration. If Albertans are entitled to “first priority” because they are already Albertans, at what point did today’s Albertans acquire that priority over tomorrow’s Albertans?” 121
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Carole Paré Payne @paros13.bsky.social · 13/09/2026prairiesexposed.substack.com/p/carney-wal... PM Carney walks into Alberta separatism debate, sends a message to Measle Marlaina she can’t ignore.prairiesexposed.substack.comCarney Walks Into Alberta’s Separation Debate—and Sends a Message Smith Can’t IgnoreMark Carney arrived in Alberta this week for a federal cabinet retreat in Banff and walked directly into the province’s increasingly heated debate over separation. 072
Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Attention Alberta separatists. It will be lonely here once your vision of a white society is realized! 000
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026One of the targets of the UCP's paper is federal regulation of the NGTL part of Alberta's gas T system - thereby implicitly blaming previous conservative administrations for giving up control of what was for 50+ years a provincially regulated system responsive to provincial policy priorities. 1195
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Its criminal that our own tax money is used this way. #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg #NoToTheNine paidpitch.capaidpitch.capaidpitch.caA referendum is supposed to measure public opinion. So why are Albertans paying again to be sold the government's preferred answers? 77050
Reposted by Leslie AJ 🇨🇦Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 12/09/2026A great day celebrating British Day at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’! 🇨🇦🇬🇧 It was a pleasure to join British High Commissioner Rob Tinline and welcome incoming Consul General Rob Fitzpatrick to Calgary for his first official engagement. 0599