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Leslie AJ 🇨🇦

@leslieaj.bsky.social
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Newish Edmontonian after 40+ years in Peace River. Retired evaluator, MSc in health promotion. Treaty 6 territory. 🍁

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Conrad Nobert @conradnobert.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This infill dashboard is incredible work by @jacobdawang.com www.jacobdawang.com/projects/inf...
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Neighbourhood infill dashboard – Jacob Dawang
Explore every backyard home, duplex, fourplex and eightplex permitted in Edmonton’s RS Zone since 2024, on a map or in a searchable neighbourhood table.
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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Updated 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 #ableg
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Referendum Information Updates - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta issues important referendum information updates to Albertans, including updates on special ballots, referendum voting information, and election worker recruitment. Special...
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Pamorama 🇨🇦🐶💪🏕🇨🇦 @pamorama.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This explains a lot... #SheShed
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Sai On Blue Sky @saifiles.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
He'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...
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The Progress Report @theprogressreport.ca · 30/09/2026
The 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.
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CBA Alberta Referendum Analysis
CBA Alberta Referendum Analysis
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Judy C @53swimmer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Yes! 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
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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.”
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Opinion: We must call Alberta separation what it is
It is not a movement of grievance politics. Something far more sinister is at work
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I 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.
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🇨🇦 @thomasowen7.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Gary 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.
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Wab Kinew: “It takes strength to be able to look in the mirror.”
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Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Very sorry to hear of crime novelist Peter May’s death. I love his books!https://peopleforever.com/p/peter-may
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Peter May (1951–2026): life, family and tributes
Scottish crime novelist of the Lewis Trilogy, embraced first by France. How Peter May died, family, career, quotes, and a place to light a candle.
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Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Rural people deserve better. Stop voting UCP!
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Adithya Ramachandran 🇨🇦🇫🇷 @adithyar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Remigrate 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.
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Dr Karen Pinder 🇨🇦 🔬 @drkarenpinder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🇨🇦 👍 💥 🍁 🦫
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Dr. Merritt Rae Turetsky @queenofpeat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I 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/
A woman scientist - me! - standing over the boreal forest in interior Alaska.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Things I never thought I’d be doing: #ForeverCanadian
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 25/09/2026
Why 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-...
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Pandering to Pandora
Why the UCP’s four constitutional questions are threats to provincial autonomy
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 25/09/2026
This 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.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
TODAY 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.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
FRANK 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!
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Jamie MacKinnon🇨🇦 @jamiemackinnon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Removing 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...
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Toronto’s bike lanes cost millions to install. How much will it be to remove them? | Globalnews.ca
The province has confirmed plans to remove bike lanes from Bloor Street, University Avenue and Yonge Street as part of new legislation.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Reliving this Calgary. Thank you to every single one of you who made this night unforgettable. #canada #forevercanadian #cdnpoli #alberta
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Now 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. 🇨🇦
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A new Buy Canadian app that is out allows you to search for local Canadian alternative products #TryCanadian #Canada #SupportLocal trycanadian.ca
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Find Canadian Alternatives | TryCanadian.ca
Search the American brands, products and services you use. Discover Canadian alternatives.
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sarah does an excellent job of explaining the impact of Danielle’s stupid temporary foreign worker charge. 👇🏼 #NoToTheNine
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join 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
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wow, 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. 😔
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today 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
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Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This is truly horrifying. I wonder if things are as dire in Alberta?
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Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Not subtle, indeed! substack.com/@geraldbutts...
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Gerald Butts (@geraldbutts)
This is not subtle.
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David Keegan @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Hey 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
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Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Gil 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/h8kJT4tujHs
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Gil McGowan: Premier Smith, Cancel Alberta's Separation Referendum Now!
YouTube video by Energi Media
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Lisa Young 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @jlisayoung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At 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/...
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Former Elections Alberta staff raise ‘mismanagement’ concerns about 'Water Not Coal' petition verification | CBC News
Five 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...
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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I'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.ca
Public sector whistleblower protection
Creates a safe avenue for public servants to speak out about wrongdoings or make complaints of reprisal.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Last 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.
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Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Bashaw’s team-based model is excellent for rural/small town primary care. It deserves sustained funding. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A new community-led clinic helped save a rural Albertan’s life. Now it faces a funding cliff | CBC News
Faced 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-...
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Rod Feland @rhfloon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
womenofabpoli.substack.com/p/this-week-...
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This week in AB: September 14, 2026
Elbowing aside, Alberta Bloc, and a by-election... oh my
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Sai On Blue Sky @saifiles.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...
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Emily 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
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 14/09/2026
I 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.
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Alberta at a Crossroads: Albertans Hold the Grievance and the Flag at the Same Time - Abacus Data
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glenda_aus🍁🦘 @glendaaus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It’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
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Blon from NS🇨🇦📎 @earthopa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Been 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.
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Chris Turner @theturner.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This 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
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Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
So much history and analysis to absorb. Really appreciate this, scary as it is!
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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?”
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Carole Paré Payne @paros13.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
prairiesexposed.substack.com/p/carney-wal... PM Carney walks into Alberta separatism debate, sends a message to Measle Marlaina she can’t ignore.
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Carney Walks Into Alberta’s Separation Debate—and Sends a Message Smith Can’t Ignore
Mark 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.
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Leslie AJ 🇨🇦 @leslieaj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Attention Alberta separatists. It will be lonely here once your vision of a white society is realized!
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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
One 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.
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Its criminal that our own tax money is used this way. #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg #NoToTheNine paidpitch.ca
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paidpitch.ca
A referendum is supposed to measure public opinion. So why are Albertans paying again to be sold the government's preferred answers?
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A 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.
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