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Lola J.

@lolaj.bsky.social
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Happiest when out walking with the dog, cycling around Calgary’s amazing pathways, wandering around a local bookstore, or trying out a new vegetarian recipe. Calgary, Alberta

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
In 2005, 25% of Albertans supported independence. The same as today. Ralph Klein faced the same conditions and level of support for Alberta independence as Danielle Smith. He didn’t call a referendum. She did. Remember that. #cdnpoli #abpoli
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Lola J. @lolaj.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Received my Birds Canada 2027 calendar. Love October's Black-billed Magpie taken by @saskajanet.bsky.social Such a striking and interesting bird that sticks it out with us through the long cold winter.
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Lola J. @lolaj.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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You don’t have to caricature Alberta separatism as vacuous or racist, the separatists do it themselves
Over at journalist Paul Wells’s newsletter, he has opened the door to guest columnists on the Alberta secession question.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🇨🇦🎶FREE UNITY CONCERT🎶🇨🇦 #ForeverCanadian proudly presents @jannarden on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2-7 PM at The Confluence, Calgary. Mark your calendars. Ready your Canadian flags. Stay tuned for more details. (Maybe Jan will let me play my cow bell 😃). #ableg #cdnpoli #Yyc
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
That’s the Alberta #ForeverCanadian spirit!!!
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Blake Shaffer 🇨🇦 @blakeshaffer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
This is a damn good speech. Worth every Canadians’ time to hear. Glad and proud to have this level of competency at the helm during troubled times. 🇨🇦
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John Vaillant @johnvaillant.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
My latest on the #wildfires burning across the Northern Hemisphere: time.com/article/2026... via TIME
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What Happens When the World is on Fire
"From America to Algeria, dangerous blazes are occurring around the world, giving us a glimpse into an age ablaze," writes John Valliant.
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Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I was blessed with a truly magical moment with these two coyote puppies while out on the kayak last night. They were so cute and curious. 🌿
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Stephen Maher @stephenmaher.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Our neighbours are acting like meth heads www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Stephen Maher: American response to Canadian wildfires just proves their addiction to this one thing
The entire MAGA argument for blaming this country rests on a false premise
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 22/07/2026
With record lines expected on Referendum Day, only the most committed & available will stick around to cast a vote. This is why advance polls and mail-in ballots are so important — even for those of us who prefer same-day voting. To make it easier for everyone. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Skip the Line, Not the Vote
How advance polls and mail-in ballots are key to mobilization in Alberta this fall
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Boy, the Alberta Transportation's new Barbaric Urban Bicycle Lanes Tip Line, and that drop-down menu sans "Other" field. www.alberta.ca/report-conce...
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Lola J. @lolaj.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Bryan Adams - ‘51st State’ youtube.com/watch?v=LyyF...
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Bryan Adams - '51st State' (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bryan Adams
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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
It's time to cut through the bullshit about the Cowboys tent. Stampede succeeds because Calgarians welcome millions of people into our city. That goodwill matters. Bad operators do not get to treat neighbours like garbage and damage the reputation of an event that belongs to all of us.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
“The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs (AOTC) of Treaty No. 6, Treaty No. 7, and Treaty No. 8 has unanimously passed a resolution calling for an investigation by the RCMP & Auditor General into the actions of Premier Danielle Smith & members of the UCP to determine whether they constitute treason”
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Lola J. @lolaj.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Thanks for stepping up, Mayors.
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Danielle Smith's senior Calgary aide vends in several disproven 2020 US election conspiracy theories here, including noncitizen voter fraud and rigged vote machines. As part of argument for putting Canadian citizenship markers on Alberta drivers' licences.
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@SPhillipsAB
 
Requiring proof of citizenship to vote isn’t a restriction. It’s the bare minimum for real democracy. Citizenship decides who gets a say. Without upfront checks you’re inviting fraud and that’s exactly what we see when verification is weak.
Look at the pattern in the US. States that don’t require ID at the polls overwhelmingly vote Democrat. California, New York, Illinois, Oregon, Minnesota, and the rest of that list. Is that a coincidence? Or does loose verification help one side?
Premier Danielle Smith gets this right. She’s making Alberta the first province with a combined card that puts citizenship proof, photo ID, and even your health number all in one secure spot at no extra cost. It streamlines services so Albertans can access student aid, health benefits, and disability supports faster without hauling around extra documents. It builds trust and directly protects elections by making sure only eligible citizens vote. Smart move that makes life easier for real Albertans while closing loopholes.
Securing elections means proof of citizenship, paper ballots only, and real scrutineers from all sides watching every step. No hackable machines that can be flipped without a trace. Anything less leaves the system open to manipulation.
So why fight basic safeguards like this card? Why frame it as some partisan attack instead of common sense? The practical result is elections that can be tainted. Do you actually want that? Because fighting every layer of verification sure looks like it.
Democracy needs paper, eyes on the count, and confirmed citizens only. No excuses.
#Alberta #DanielleSmith #ElectionIntegrity #ProofOfCitizenship #AlbertaStrong #CanadaPolitics #SecureOurVote #AlbertaFirst
What do you think Alberta? Let’s get this right for the next generation.
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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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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 27/05/2026
Here's a fun way to learn more about the realities of Alberta separation. nextstepsalberta.ca
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Next Steps Alberta | Fact or Fiction Quiz
Distinguish between facts and fiction regarding the Alberta independence movement with our interactive survey.
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Lola J. @lolaj.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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Fact check: Did 700K Albertans want a referendum on separation?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said 700,000 people in the province signed petitions indicating they want a referendum about either remaining in Canada or separating. CBC’s Fact Check team takes a ...
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Don't waste time fighting Alberta separatists (you won't change any minds). Instead, spend your time motivating politically non-engaged federalists.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
DON’T MISS OUT!!! #ForeverCanadian will be distributing lawn signs across Alberta. Please, sign up at Forever-Canadian.ca to get notified when signs arrive in your area. Avoid FOMO! 😃 #ableg
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Now we know. Smith committed to give separatists a referendum. She pre-recorded her tomorrow’s TV address, before the Legislature committee had a chance to vote on the #ForeverCanadian petition. UCP sent out a press release on a vote that didn’t happen, while they supposedly listened to me #ableg
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 15/05/2026
This is one of the best pieces you'll read on the impact of court's decision on the separatism petition. And separatism, in general, including Quebec. www.readtheline.ca/p/clarke-rie...
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Clarke Ries: How two Alberta judges shot separatist delusions to death
(And, not for nothing, they probably just wrecked Quebec separatism, too.)
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The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 13/05/2026
That's de Adder's take: www.hilltimes.com/cartoon-dead...
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 07/05/2026
A growing number of Albertans are calling for a public inquiry into the voters list scandal. Dozens of academics signed this open letter this morning. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/05/07/o...
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A call for an independent public inquiry into the management and use of Alberta’s voters list
An inquiry would establish a clear and authoritative account of what occurred, assess whether ongoing protections are adequate, and offer recommendations to restore confidence in Alberta’s electoral s...
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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Great to visit a practice and spend time with the Vadrozsa Hungarian Folkdancers ahead of tonight’s Celebration of the Arts. Looking forward to seeing them take the stage tonight!
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#ForeverCanadian volunteers, Police, Elections Alberta and Judges will deal with cheaters. We will stay positive, honest and determined to keep Canada united. Please, encourage everyone to sign up and donate on Forever-Canadian.ca I’m so proud of our campaign!!!
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 24/04/2026
This is quite good. albertareferendumb2026.ca#top
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Alberta Referendum 2026 | Referendum Reality Check
Not because Albertans are dumb. Because this government thinks we are. Independent political commentary on Alberta’s 2026 referendum and the politics behind it.
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For Alberta, For Canada @forabforcan.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
For Alberta, For Canada is a movement for every Albertan who loves our province and loves our country. 🇨🇦 It's time to fight back against separatism and stand up for Canada. 🔽 youtube.com/live/4DvNEGh...
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For Alberta, For Canada — Campaign Launch
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
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Justin Ling @justinling.ca · 02/04/2026
The Premier of Alberta, who helped usher in a vote to declare independence from Canada, talked up Ivermectin at a Forum obsessed with thinly-veiled antisemitic conspiracy theories about international bankers. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Justin Ling: Danielle Smith should be pitching Canadian unity. Instead she’s playing to a crowd of separatists and conspiracy theorists
The Alberta premier did little to contradict some outlandish claims.
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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 12/03/2026
Welcome to Sucker Punch Spring
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Important #ForeverCanadian press conference and announcement tomorrow (Thursday) at La Cité Francophone in Edmonton at 10 am. Our Forever Canadian movement is ready to fight for Alberta’s future in Canada. #ableg #cdnpoli
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Alberta immigration trends and Danielle Smith's rhetoric: a visual timeline.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Recently, UCP government advertised that “Alberta is open for business”, wanting to grow Alberta’s population to 10 million by 2030. Now, influx on new Canadians is blamed for overcrowded hospitals, schools, and deficit. In reality, mismanagement is the culprit, not immigrants.
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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 26/12/2025
The Week Between Christmas and New Years
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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
BREAKING: Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold. www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
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Citizen Initiative Petition Verification Completed, Results Announced - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative petition. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has determined under section 10...
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
456,365 #ForeverCanadian signatures (plus few dozen last minute arrivals). I’m told it’s the biggest petition in Canada’s history. None of this would happen if not for thousands of volunteers and your love for Canada.🇨🇦 Thank you! This is Alberta’s and Canada’s victory.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
I have a very bad feeling about this...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
From the DM’s… Hey #yyc! Students are organizing their own rallies and protests! Let’s make sure that they know they aren’t alone! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
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Oregon Zoo @oregonzoo.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
let the gourd times roll
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Martin Z. Olszynski @molszyns.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
No one could have predicted this. #ableg
News article: “Province eliminates 'cash cow' photo radar on ring roads, including Stoney Trail”News article: “Stoney Trail has become a raceway, with 'extremely aggressive' drivers clocked at up to 195 km/h”
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Lola J. @lolaj.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Happy to have finally found the perfect basket for my front mount rack at @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social #OldManMountain
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Dannyboy wildlife @dannyboywildlife.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 05/05/2025
The cost of virtually everything rose sharply in Canada after the pandemic. One big exception: child care.
Consumer price index: All items vs. childcare services in Canada
Change in nominal prices from 2002 baseline
For years, the price of child care in Canada had been rising faster than overall inflation ...
.. then the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan took effect in earnest
And costs for parents have since plummeted
Source: Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0004-01 (Chart: Robson Fletcher / CBC)
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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
If you love birds as much as I do, please consider a donation to my annual birdathon in support of Birds Canada and their work to use science to drive conservation and make the world a place where tyrants and all #birds thrive! (5/5)
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Saskajanet's Alphabet of Birds
Birds need our help. I am participating in the Birds Canada Birdathon to raise funds that will help conserve and protect Canada’s wild birds. Proceeds from the Birdathon sustain conservation programs ...
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 10/05/2025
The UCP is facing 8 investigations into corruption, plus no fewer than 3 major public sector union strikes (all of their own making). The affordability crisis looms, as does a trade war with the US. Wildfires & measles are raging. And the premier chose now to clear a path for a separation vote.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro with the Mikisew Cree did not hold back today with his thoughts on Bill 54, literally throwing it away... "You're garbage like that. This is treaty land and we stand on it today" #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Lola J. @lolaj.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
@davidwcochrane.bsky.social Please interview the Chiefs who wrote this letter.
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Native Calgarian Podcast 🪶🧡>🇨🇦 @nativecalgarian.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
From the official pages of Indigenous bands and Treaty to Danielle Smith.. www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXq... www.facebook.com/share/1Akxm5... #Ableg #ABPoli #Indigenous
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Dear Canada- Please accept our deepest apologies from all decent Americans embarrassed by the obnoxious trolling from our man-baby-in-chief who is lacking in both intelligence & any impulse-control whatsoever. ❤️ from your neighbors below, 🇺🇸 #MakeAmericaNormalAgain
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