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Maybe she's trying out for a UCP job like certain past councillors...

Always love the province demanding more traffic and pollution, fewer services, and higher taxes in my neighborhood...not feeling hopeful.

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If you support treating immigrants like everyone else, shouldn't you support more affordable housing in your neighborhood and welcome them in? Or is it just theory that they deserve fair treatment as long as they are somewhere else?

Riding around some of the more "exclusive" areas of #yeg like Parkview and Valleyview, I wonder what the Venn overlap is between true No to the Nine people and restrictive covenant people.

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Extension along 111 Ave at 120 st which is intended to block left turns (NB to WB) and hopefully NB jogs to 120 st through Prince Rupert. Still seems to allow SB left turns to EB and SB jogs into Queen Mary Park area. Recommend EXTREME CAUTION crossing 120 st using the E-W MUP infrastructure.

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And bonus #yegbike news for the NW centre area. The Kingsway crossing lights on the 113 st MUP are done so now seamless-ish to go north from downtown to Blatchford. The asphalt holes on the 111 ave route in front of Timmie's are patched, so maybe also the ones further east. And new concrete median

New concrete median along 111 ave at 130 Street blocking NB turns to the west.

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Beautiful afternoon for a #yegbike ride to Hawrelak Park. Can confirm the pumpkin bread is as delightful as the view and the company. Got questions about my No to the Nine sign and spouse's Get to Know Your City: Ride a Bike sign that led to good discussions!

Photo of a lovely couple enjoying treats at Lift Me Up on the Lake.

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Yeah, not looking to pay a license fee. Just a protest and I probably have enough scrap around to do it.

The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I'm thinking about building a platform with wheels and an electric motor on it to put a garden box on and leave it in the street. It won't be functional, but neither are a lot of other vehicles on the street!

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This is also #alberta. Both rural areas rejecting people and suburban areas refusing to address homeless issues. Push them to #yeg #yyc. Reminds me of Ralph Klein - buy a one-way bus ticket for anyone on welfare. Cruelty defined in Canada’s richest province.

The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Just one near-downtown resident here who wants less drive-through traffic, more local services, and lower taxes. And lower rents for my neighbours. That used to be a position that would be considered conservative.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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“Canada remains the top country expected to have a positive influence on world affairs [10th year in a row]. Also among the top ranked countries are Germany (73%) and France (70%).” Via @cultmtl.com #Canada

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Canada named most positive leader on world stage

According to a study by Ipsos, Canada remains the top country expected to have a positive influence on world affairs.

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I’m with you, I quit around -20 - bike doesn’t work as well and too long getting dressed and unbundled compared to other options for me. I don’t mind walking at -30, but I fog up too much even with goggles.

The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Please, BC, keep the driver, we don’t want him/her back. Probably him.

The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A few more weeks to take the message to the streets #yegbike #yeg

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

(Compared to drivers today with cell phones, screens, etc I think I was much better!) It was a learning experience! I have done some stupid stuff since, but in general I pay attention…

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In 1986, when I was 21 and had been driving for 5 years, I moved to #yyc to work for a summer at an oilco. They made me take a driver test in case I was sent to out of town assignments. I flunked even though I had a license and believed I was a good driver.

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The 50th street redesign is planning 30 spots at about $80,000 each, $2.5M more than the original plan. That sounds like a crazy amount, but streets cost more than we think?? Just build them all a garage on their front lawn would be cheaper!

What is equitable? We don’t pay flat rate for water, sewer, garbage so why should we for street parking? Do we have to build such huge residential streets? We street park maybe 5 days per year. My neighbours routinely have >1 lot worth of personal and commercial vehicles on the street.

Hey #yeg, should we all pay for storing private property on public property? Should it be limited to “vehicles“ of whatever size regardless of personal or corporate ownership? The U-Haul near my place used to store many trucks on the street. What about rebates for parking on your property?

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Indeed. In a very different industry but the things I’ve learned working on 6 continents are profound. Both in my natural resources sector and about people, cities, and natural areas. My big takeaway is that people - if not their leaders - are generally good everywhere.

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I read it and it is in part why I supported him in the last election. His actions since show the book has virtually no relevance to his policies. Dropped the carbon tax because it was politically vulnerable - that’s politics not adherence to a Values system.

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@tomflood.bsky.social product making an appearance on my spouse’s bike on CBC News during a story on urban pushback against the UCP culture war on safe cycling in #alberta #yegbike www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Photo of a pretty bike with a sign advocating bike riding to know your city better and a Rovelo sticker saying “Bicycles deliver the freedom that auto ads promise”.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Walking around town and the stark contrast of tents on the ground to the cranes in the sky tell us all we need to know about who we prioritize and value.

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Don’t forget to check that your mail-in ballot has been processed. If it doesn’t get processed in time, CBC says you can still vote in person on referendum day. You will have a link in your “Special Ballot Request Confirmation” email. #yeg #yyc

Image of results of special ballot voting showing that ballot has been received and processed by Elections Alberta.

The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

120 st is a mess right now, hopefully better soon but driving there might be…interesting. We just ride down the hill and through that parking lot regularly.

The idea that we can recycle our way out of needing new mines and processing is laughable. There is a long stock-building phase which - with 10+ yr life in vehicle and substantial second use potential - means even 100% efficient recycling would be at least 50 yrs from being majority of supply.

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I grow a pink potato that adds some delightful colour to dinner, and have been able to over winter root stock for the last 4 years. That makes them basically free at this point! Let me know if you want to do a swap…

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I think we have one in YEG (Jasper and 121 st which has like 5 seconds of advance). Doesn’t seem much, but maybe it lets pedestrians get into the driven field of view (which SHOULD be much wider than just oncoming vehicles!)

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There are several bus lines running though. The ones I have used stop at YYC but not YEG and do downtown to downtown - which I do for conferences etc. About 4 hours but pretty cheap and environmentally efficient. I’d rather take a train and avoid the traffic!!

Interesting. My spouse got an email from Epcor about this 1 week ago that said cyclists should watch for posted signage and follow detour instructions. Be nice if they followed through!! I got surprised by it yesterday morning!

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Getting a big flooring reno done. Local company. Premium product made in Vietnam. The crew are all Ukrainian immigrants and they’re doing a great job. I’m glad they’re here! #notothenine

Reward those the most that pollute the most. Classic Conservative move.

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I haven’t put the 142 st ones in my counter map yet since I haven’t been out to verify location. The others are in my free GMap folder.

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Grifters gonna grift, gotta get yer hands on some of that sweet, sweet Department of War money!

cam franchuk @sixmileroad.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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The sun hit this mountain ash in just the right place, showcasing her beauty for all to see. #yeg #yegPhotographer #yegPhotography #yegCreatives #PigeonLake #Nikon #Lightroom

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The Nickel Nerd @ltrytten.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I don’t think drivers understand what it is like to slow down at every intersection and look carefully both ways for inattentive, careless, and selfish drivers. I’ve know for 50 years it’s easy to be right and dead.

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Pretty much every process I’ve seen that promises this recovery of everything hasn’t worked out commercially. And new processes are hard to ramp up. Check out Terry McNulty and more recent Niels Verbaan papers on rampup performance.

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The Alberta NDP won Calgary’s byelection. But next election, the map could look very different | CBC News

Your reminder that despite the referendum results this fall, the UCP may well be planning to guarantee continued rule by giving more power to rural voters. Abandoning the long-time independent commission for a political process is a very bad sign. #alberta #yeg #yyc www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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As work is underway to redraw Alberta's electoral map, Calgary-Shaw provides an up-to-date case study illustrating how proposed changes to provincial ridings could affect election results.

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Doesn’t look like a great year for western Canadian skiing!!

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