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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“Hamster cross”. Love it.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Dani can say what she wants and cry her crocodile tears but the party's actions speak so much louder than those hollow words
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Your cultural references are always spot-on, Jay. Dani's the Chuck Barris of Cdn politics. And Rath is Fredo.
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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I guess that’s it. It’s incomprehensible to me that someone whose “policies” are so reprehensible would *still* be as popular as she is. But yeah… unwavering, unquestioning brand loyalty.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
And you want Canada to be your 51st state... Honestly, the best fiction writer in the world couldn't make this stuff up. What the heck is going on here?
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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I just got it this morning. Can't wait to listen.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
new @albertasvoice.ca website just dropped. Check it out! whatcouldweget.ca
whatcouldweget.ca
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
"Thank you for your attention to this matter," is the only thing missing from Rob Smith's post.
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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...
healthydebate.ca
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
turnoutsimulator.ca
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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Wow. Spectacular! Thanks for posting.
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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
From a federalist Albertan and also an Austen fan, I applaud you and this post, sir!
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This UCP govt disgusts me.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Beats my rendition of ‘Bah bah black sheep’ on the recorder at that age. Wow!🤯
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This chokes me up a little.
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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Got my special ballot package a few days ago; it included the attestation line and folding instructions noted this Elections Alberta message. Still, I marked my X’s, completed the declaration, folded the ballots and mailed it all back. Not going to let some wee hiccups sway my democratic privilege.
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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Beautiful shot (and to me, nothing says 'winter's almost over' in Canada when the waxwings descend on the RM ash trees)
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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Well said.
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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
We stand with you and this decision, Mr Carney. Thank you and the rest of the negotiating team and advisors for making the tough but best decisions for Canada 🇨🇦
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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The story may have been updated as here’s an excerpt of what I just read: “In fact, during the pandemic, it was the Alberta government that invoked a variety of measures to stop the spread of the virus, including school and business closures, mask mandates and restrictions on public gatherings.”
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
It was such a great decade for music.
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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
knowthenine.ca
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 · 08/07/2026
On the regular, this one.
A white Lowchen dog looks up innocently, ignoring the mud covering his face.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The tepid applause tho…
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Superb choice of gifs, Senator!
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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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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Very good.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We are Albertan federalists. Appropriately, we believe, we have a Forever Canadian lawn sign in front of our house, flanked by the Alberta and Canada flags.
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Mary Sturgeon 🇨🇦 @mesturge.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Oh yes. Waiting for the song to come on, with fingers poised above ‘record’ and ‘play’, then hoping the DJ didn’t talk over the first few seconds of the song…
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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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