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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦

@mesturge.bsky.social
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Pop- and political culture-curious. Burgeoning needle felter. General dabbler of much and master of not much. Forever Canadian! 🇨🇦

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Very grateful to @thetyee.ca for reprinting my recent Senate speech on Alberta’s racist referendum questions. #senca #cdnpoli #Alberta #abpoli
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Every Albertan should watch this.
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Cat 🍁🇨🇦✊🏼 @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Alberta, if you have your mail-in ballot get it filled out and into the mail NOW. Every vote counts & YOUR VOTE MATTERS. Don’t leave it to the last minute get it done. You have until Friday (October 9) to mail it back. Remember: YES to remain in Canada NO to the nine
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Cat 🍁🇨🇦✊🏼 @kitkatnorthof60.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Immigrants ARE NOT Alberta’s problem. The UCP and 50+ years of corruption by continuous Conservative governments is the problem. Today is your last day to order a ballot from Elections Alberta. Make a plan to vote. Apathy is a democracy killer. YES TO CANADA NO TO THE NINE
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Useful context for Alberta’s anti-inmigrant referendum questions. We are not being “flooded” with newcomers. And scapegoating immigrants for longstanding structural problems with our public health care system, in particular, is gutter politics. #cdnpoli #abpoli #notothenine.
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Canada's population growth slows to lowest level in 80 years
The population is also aging with the median age now at 40.9 years
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
new @albertasvoice.ca website just dropped. Check it out! whatcouldweget.ca
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What Could We Get for $134 Million?
What could Alberta get for $134.3 million instead of a referendum?
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It’s beyond my comprehension why any Albertan who wanted to stay in Canada would try to make a point by boycotting the referendum. It’s the federalist equivalent of voting for separation to “send a message to Ottawa” 🤦#ableg
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Last day to request a special ballot - Sept 25th. Can also be picked up in person at Kingsway office Edmonton. #abpoli specialballot.elections.ab.ca/index/8400 and more info www.elections.ab.ca/resources/me... #VoteNoToTheNine NO to the NINE Option 1 Stay In Canada
A humorous political graphic featuring a crocodile floating with only its head and part of its body visible above bright blue water. Large black text at the top reads, “ENOUGH WITH THE CROCODILE TEARS. GIVE HER SOMETHING TO CRY ABOUT.” Large bold red text in the lower left reads, “VOTE.” The image uses the crocodile and the phrase “crocodile tears” as a visual metaphor for criticism of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and encourages viewers to vote.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NO evidence to support UCP & separatists (hateful) lies about immigrants. "The evidence on this point is consistent. Migrants in high-income countries are, on average, healthier than host populations and contribute more economically than they consume in services." healthydebate.ca/2026/04/topi...
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Alberta can’t rely on immigrant workers while denying them health care - Healthy Debate
Alberta cannot build a functioning health system by recruiting newcomers to sustain it while denying some the care they need to live, work and stay.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Albertans, this is worth a look to see the implications of getting out the vote on Oct 19. turnoutsimulator.ca?s=26&ts=74&t... #ableg #notothenine
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The smaller side can win a referendum — or at least make it close
A side that's behind in the polls can still win if the other side stays home. Try it with the Alberta separation vote.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
If you watch one video today... Dr James Makokis speaking at the historic announcement by Saddle Lake Cree Nation that they are establishing a safe haven for gender affirming care... Is that video. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Buy Canadian. This applies to Canadian businesses too. 🇨🇦
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Other than that, you can trust him… 😃
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 31/08/2026
macabre = “muh-KAHB” Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer” omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt” reticent = “RET-uh-sunt” epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee” myriad = "MEER-ee-ud" Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
There are expected to be long lines on Oct. 19 for the Alberta Referendum vote. You can request a mail-in ballot to ensure you get your vote in 👇 www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-sp...
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Request a Special Ballot - Elections Alberta
Electors who are unable to vote in person may vote by mail by applying for a Special Ballot. You may choose to: Mail the ballot to your home address, Mail the ballot to an alternate address (e.g. for ...
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Lake Ontario's name comes from the Wyandot word Ontarí'io, which is typically translated as "beautiful lake". The Kanienʼkéha called it Katarokwi. Samuel de Champlain called it Lac de St. Louis. The name Lacus Ontario was first recorded in 1660 by Francis Creuxius.
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a Page in your life 🍁📎 @sailorgirl2017.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Hey Canada...would you follow @yukon.ca This account posts daily and gets little traction; meanwhile, the Premier just wrote a wonderful statement supporting PM Carney and all of Canada in this trade war. We need to SEE each other and support each other!
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The Tragically Hip wove the fabric of our country into their music.   Ten years on from their final concert, I was given the chance to reflect on what the Hip meant to Canada — and to Canadians.   Watch the full documentary: youtu.be/x7FZV5HdIpY?...
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Danielle Smith needs to put her own ambitions aside and think about Canada first. 🇨🇦
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 25/07/2026
222,000 signatures is impressive. It's still lower than the original threshold set by the Kenney government. Not to mention time frame and regional requirements. Key takeaway: without Danielle Smith's rule changes, the separatist petition would have failed.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Albertans, take note…
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 19/07/2026
The lack of clarity on the "other nine" referendum questions is galling. These policies will affect tens of thousands of Albertans, say nothing about the impacts on businesses --and yes, public services -- that depend on them. 🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 17/07/2026
This is a very useful resource for understanding the racist and useless referendum questions on offer to Albertans this fall. knowthenine.ca
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Stay in Canada. No to the Nine.
Use Alberta's Voice's interactive ballot guide to review all 10 referendum ballots before you vote.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Go Belgium! 🇧🇪
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
OMG, this tennis! 🇨🇦 Go Felix! #Wimbledon
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
My love letter to Alberta - a province I proudly call home. I’ve had huge response to this essay - mostly positive, but some very negative indeed. Some have questioned whether a Senator should even weigh into this debate. I’d argue it’s not just my right - but my duty. What say you?
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Happy Pride, Toronto. #PrideToronto2026
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This is Bryan. Once a week, he takes a shelter pup on a New York City adventure in his ‘Adopt Me’ backpack, hoping someone will fall in love. He films their big day out, and almost every dog he’s featured has found a forever home. [📹 madmax_fluffyroad] Original post
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
How much will the referendum on having a referendum, and on 9 questions that can’t be provincially implemented cost? $90 million tax dollars. 60,000 workers to be hired by Elections Alberta. You could build 3 schools for that. That’s your money #ableg www.elections.ab.ca/resources/me...
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Elections Alberta Launches Largest Recruitment Drive in Alberta’s History - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Today, Elections Alberta is launching the largest electoral event worker recruitment campaign in Alberta’s history and one of the largest referendum recruitment efforts ever undertaken in C...
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This would be funny, if the stakes were not quite so high. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 01/06/2026
With 141 days to go, the popularity of separatism remains stagnant in Alberta. This does not mean federalists should be complacent. The ballot question is tailor-made for strategic voting, and the Overton Window has shifted. These factors mean things can change in a hurry.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
”Poor weather conditions couldn’t hold back the wave of Calgarians looking to show their support for the Forever Canadian lawn sign pop-up event in northeast Calgary Sunday afternoon.” #Yyc #ableg #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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Hundreds of Calgarians brave pouring rain for Forever Canadian lawn sign pop-up event
Calgarians stood in line under pouring rain for the Forever Canadian lawn sign pop-up event in northeast Calgary.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Tomorrow, Saturday, starting at 11 am, join us at the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus at Edmonton’s Borden Park at the Ukrainian Festival and claim your lawn sign. See you there! #Yeg
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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Important Referendum Information – May 2026 - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – “Elections Alberta recognizes Albertans’ deep interest in the upcoming referendum and will be providing important information on our website over the next weeks and months leading up to Oct...
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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Opinion: Editorial Cartoons for May, 2026
The Globe and Mail offers the most authoritative news in Canada, featuring national and international news
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
When it comes to polls, stats, facts and information about Alberta separation, we should all confirm, question, research and source. And for gods sake, stop repeating “300,000” without qualification that it’s an unverified number. Else it’s normalized. And weaponized. #ableg #ForeverCanadian
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
.@ABDanielleSmith decided that 6 months of a divisive campaign and economic damage to Alberta isn’t long enough. She wants to hold a referendum on holding a referendum to break up Canada. #ForeverCanadian will fight for unity every step of the way. Join us in Edmonton! #ableg
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 22/05/2026
Will Danielle Smith's referendum be in a "check all that apply" format? Because you could want to... ⚪️ remain and hold a vote ⚪️ remain and not hold a vote ⚪️ leave and hold a vote ⚪️ leave and not hold a vote Not sure this is a dichotomous choice.
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Rakhi Pancholi @pancholirakhi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Danielle Smith is a separatist Premier, and the UCP is a separatist party. They don't even believe in democracy. They don't respect our rights. This whole thing is a sham, and we won't stand for it. youtube.com/shorts/4ZvCg...
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WTH just happened in there! UCP CONFIRMED A SEPARATIST PARTY!
YouTube video by Rakhi Pancholi
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Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
WTF happened in Alberta today? @mattscace.bsky.social and I have you covered --> www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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UCP bid to add secession question to Alberta’s fall referendum stalls amid procedural dispute
A legislative committee ended without a vote on a referendum proposal after procedural disputes
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 06/02/2026
Business leaders are speaking out against the UCP's separatist drift. Lawyers & judges are rising up against Premier Smith's threats to judicial independence. Real conservatives are realizing what we've been saying for years. open.substack.com/pub/theline/...
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Jared Wesley and Ken Boessenkool: Danielle Smith is not a conservative
Her politics amount to libertarian-laced populism, directly opposed to the sort of principled, incrementalist politics Albertans have had before.
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
I hope Albertans watch this and understand this was all the plan. There’s no pressure to release, unless it was created by Danielle Smith herself through her pitch in 2022, Bill 54 and Bill 14 #ableg www.instagram.com/tv/CkE0dRfAu...
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Alberta Prosperity Project on Instagram: "Danielle Smith "Alberta Prosperity Project is the 'or else' if Ottawa refuses to negotiate" #ableg #abpoli #Alberta #albertacanada On August 25th, 2022, the ...
142 likes, 5 comments - albertaprosperityproject on October 23, 2022: "Danielle Smith "Alberta Prosperity Project is the 'or else' if Ottawa refuses to negotiate" #ableg #abpoli #Alberta #albertacanad...
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
If you're interested (or puzzled, confounded or outraged) by the separatism talk in Alberta, this is a good overview from @charlesrusnell.bsky.social of one of the people behind it. thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
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The Wild Claims of Jeff Rath, Separatist Firebrand | The Tyee
The free-swinging Alberta Prosperity Project leader is caught on video spouting conspiracy theories and profanities.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
MUST READ ARTICLE! ”The too-cute-by-half game she’s been playing with the separatists who dominate her United Conservative Party has now gotten deadly serious — and threatens the future of both her province and country.” #ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
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Danielle Smith's separatism games are coming at a dangerous moment
Alberta's premier loves to talk about standing up for her province. Will she ever show the same enthusiasm when it comes to Canada?
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Glad we met. “This is reckless governance and contrary to the collective interests of all peoples in Alberta and Canada … these are unconscionable political acts that laid bare the Alberta Government’s true view of its obligations to First Nations and our peoples.” calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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'Unconscionable:' Blood Tribe vows legal action against Alberta independence petition
The Blood tribe has joined other First Nations in vowing legal action against Alberta's decision to allow an independence petition.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
@sarahdearing.bsky.social Hi Sarah! So happy to find you here. Hope you’re well 🩵
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Every Albertan should be deeply concerned about what happened in the Leg a few days ago. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Opinion: If the UCP can take away teachers' rights, no one is safe
But Bill 2 does far more than end a strike. It turns fifty-thousand Albertan teachers into second-class citizens.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
@altmadison.bsky.social re: 2hollis cope. Nay.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
.@lukaszukab.bsky.social announced earlier today that Forever Canadian has 230K signatures from people who believe Alberta should remain in Canada. If you, your friends or family are in Alberta haven't signed the PAPER petition, please visit forever-canadian.ca to see where you can sign this week 🇨🇦
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Thomas Lukaszuk's op-ed in today's Globe on the Forever Canadian initiative 🇨🇦 (gift link) www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/7c651d2...
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Yes, Canadians – Albertans do want to stay in Canada
Don’t believe the separatist rhetoric of a few vocal and misguided pundits
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