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Citizen-At-Large Leduc City Council 2021-25 ryanpollard.ca

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Eric Haywood @erichaywood.bsky.social · 12h
MapQuest has the opportunity to do the funniest thing
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It was a pleasure to speak at ABmunis today and connect with municipal leaders from across Alberta. Over the last seven years, the UCP government has placed an unsustainable burden on our local governments.
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Shannon Buchart 🇨🇦🍁 @sgbab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
One of two signs spotted today in Leduc, Alberta at the side of major roadways in this city and placed by the group, Let Alberta Decide. Are you really doing that (letting Albertans decide that is) when your sign promotes a particular choice to the separation referendum question 🤔?
Alberta referendum sign in Leduc, Alberta by the group, Let Alberta Decide.  The sign encourages voters to select option 2 on the separation question.
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 22/09/2026
this is a first for me: two volume Criminal Code
Tremeaar's 2027 Criminal Code, in two volumes
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 21/09/2026
St. David's United Church - Leduc, Alberta

St. David's United Church Offers Prayers For Serenity In A Time Of Decision Making

In the lead up to the October 19, 2026 referendum, St. David's United Church in Leduc, Alberta, will be hosting silent prayer gatherings every evening from October 1 to 18.

"The purpose for the meetings is not to have a discussion on any of the ten referendum questions. The purpose is not to tell anyone how to vote. It is, instead, meant to allow people to reflect, inwardly, in community. It is also for people for whom the referendum is causing anxiety, confusion, worry for what the referendum iteself means, and what will come next, whatever the outcome on any of the questions," said Rev. Leigh Sinclair, pastor at St. David's. 

"Our faith community has chosen to offer a prayerful and safe space in the lead up to the referendum. People are in need of comfort and encouragement, and we wanted the community at large to know that they are not alone."

"Besides the need for solace in a troubling time, people may also take this time to consider how it is they will be voting, and for what reasons. We want to offer our space for folks to consider their Treaty responsibilities and our belief in loving all neighbours, not just some."

"The silent prayer eventings, therefore, are to allow not only for a place for calm in the storm, but also to invite the public to reflect upon and discern what the meaning of each vote will be, how best to live in community, and how to be a neighbour to one another."

The silent prayer gatherings will be held in the sanctuary at St. David's United Church, 4614 48 Street, Leduc, Alberta, October 1 to 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 18/09/2026
I don't post a lot on here and furthermore don't do a lot of personal stuff but my friend of 40+ years and I did the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay this week and it was a very good experience.
me and my buddy Mark at the Paint Pots trailheada trail leading up to Mt. Drysdale. the late afternoon sun glistens off it's
north side. clouds are trapped in a canuon beside itlooking east over an expansive green valleyMark as we approach the Rockwall
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 01/09/2026
I went to the Vernon Cadet Training Centre as a kid. I also know the woman on the right. we volunteered with kids together, she is a model citizen. this shit is sickening.
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350 Canada @350canada.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Many Vs The Money Summit RSVP: www.manyvsmoneysummit.ca
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Linotype Pilgrim @symbo1ics.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"In ~2 weeks, PM Carney [invites superrich people] to Toronto…to…auction off public resources&infra, and finance destructive megaprojects like weapons factories,AI data centers,&toxic pipelines… 8th Fire Rising & Council of Canadians resistance concert Sept 12-13. Register www.manyvsmoneysummit.ca
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The Many vs. The Money - Counter-Summit & Demo
A counter-summit and protest against the privatization of Canada's public infrastructure and resources. Toronto, September 12–14, 2026.
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Michael DeForge @michaeldeforge.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Poster drawn for this Many vs the Money counter-summit www.manyvsmoneysummit.ca
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 25/08/2026
I... I don't know what to say globalnews.ca/news/1203405...
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Notley, Kenney join forces to co-chair business campaign against Alberta separation | Globalnews.ca
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says former premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley are co-chairing its campaign to keep the country united.
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 20/08/2026
a film my father made, "A Wake For Milton," was recently added on the NFB website www.nfb.ca/film/a-wake-...
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A Wake for Milton
Canadian poet, Milton Acorn, is remembered with feeling and eloquence in this tribute that takes the form of a wake. Cedric Smith acts as the singer of Acorn's …
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SPADEROTICA @kolleencarney.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Exciting news, I just got hit with my lawyer's bill for $9k (that's on top of the $5k retainer)... I've upped this fundraiser to $15k since I know she'll have to work more on stuff. Please share and thank you if you've donated/shared already! Link below:
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Chris Houston @chrishouston.ca · 01/08/2026
I've just updated my starter pack of independent Canadian media outlets. I'm keen to see what @thewatchdog.ca has to offer. go.bsky.app/7ce9PDR
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“In other words, had the premier not intervened to boost the separatist effort, it would have failed by a considerable margin.” ca.news.yahoo.com/breakenridge...
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Breakenridge: Separatist drive fell far short of 'confident boasts'
Had the premier not intervened to boost the separatist effort, it would have failed by a considerable margin
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United For Canada - UnitedFor.CA 🇨🇦 @unitedfor.ca · 29/07/2026
Citizens throughout Alberta are uniting against separatism and organizing for a better country. Here are some campaigns that have started and are advocating for a united Canada. List: unitedfor.ca/list/ #UnitedForCanada #ableg #abpoli
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The List
Citizens throughout Alberta are uniting against separatism and organizing for a better country. Here
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sdixonpollard.bsky.social @sdixonpollard.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
@avilewis.ca Back in the early 1980s, my dad and the late Stephen Lewis when he visited PEI. This incredible snapshot serves as a reminder that grassroots community building, where everyone is included, shines as a beacon of hope.
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 23/07/2026
the Government of Canada's latest transparent attempt to manufacture consent for AI
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 15/07/2026
These photos of FNs community members fleeing their homes by boat are genuinely apocalyptic (Photo via Wayne Wastaken of Collins, Ontario, who says his “hometown is gone”) www.facebook.com/share/r/1ArN...
Photo via Wayne Wastaken

Fire clouds over Collins, Ontario as community members flee their homes by boat
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Nick Tsergas @nicktsergas.ca · 23/07/2026
The datacentre debate is spreading across Canada. Are you a city councillor wondering what you can do to protect your community. Or maybe a very cool person who wants to stop one or more datacentres?
Image promoting webinar discussing Hamilton, Ontario’s datacentre pushback,  the story and tactics.

July 27 at 7pm. Info in thread.
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This week on twitter the prime minister of Canada made: 17 posts promoting the military industrial complex 6 posts promoting oil and gas interests 1 post talking about the wildfires
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 19/07/2026
I recently saw the Jill Oliver parody of a ChatGPT-generated poster which said “Hey if this is your flyer, I’m not going, I’m not donating, I’m not sharing. Don’t ask me" and I thought to myself "Oh good, it isn't just me." www.404media.co/we-are-livin...
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We Are Living in a ‘ChatGPT Flyer Pandemic’
"Hey if this is your flyer, I’m not going, I’m not donating, I’m not sharing. Don’t ask me."
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corviddone.bsky.social @corviddone.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Four months later, this has already turned out to be a bad idea as rural communities are evacuating from the wildfires. #cdnpoli These austerity cuts need to stop.
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Steve Smith @edmlawyersteve.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A helpful reminder to people outside of Alberta that there is no debate on this between serious people. Instead, there is a debate with serious people on one side, and just the most ridiculous, pathetic people you’ve ever seen on the other.
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
When Carney or Anand try to gaslight you about applying Canadian values internationally or respect for international law, remember that they won't even stand up for our own Canadian judge on the ICC. www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/...
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Ottawa mum on joining legal case against Trump's sanctioning of Canadian ICC judge
OTTAWA - Ottawa won
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Emily @ Alkemy @alkemymarket.com · 06/07/2026
Starting a new account is the worst! Forever posting nonsense @emilymackenz.bsky.social, this is my substantially more profesh account. Our new e-commerce app is in beta, check it out now if you're looking to sell online and frustrated with what's available for indie sellers! alkemymarket.com
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 01/07/2026
I'd love to be with you today, Leduc, catching The East Pointers, but as it turns out, I am in East Point. Happy Canada Day!
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Kelly @kehlee.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
May today be a day of reflecting on what we want our country to be, on our commitment to each other, the animals, the water, and the land. On how we can be accountable and work to repair past harm and also end current harms we cause here and abroad. May today be a day of dreaming, too.
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 01/07/2026
was trying to figure what to do for Canada Day this year (in PEI), esp. in smaller communities. there's this list but seems not very complete or the smaller communities just don't do much for Canada Day anymore. maybe I'll just hit the road and see what's up www.tourismpei.com/trip-ideas/b...
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Canada Day on Prince Edward Island | Tourism PEI
In 2026, Canada Day falls on Wednesday, July 1 marking the start of summer holidays for many. A perfect time for a extra long weekend getaway or to begin an even longer summer vacation in Prince Edwar...
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 25/06/2026
stopping in Minimegash today. tomorrow, Megamegash
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 24/06/2026
went on a little walk, got soaked Wellington to Portage (PEI), 31 km
picture of me from below with the blue sky and white clouds abovea railbed trail stretching out in front with a marsh on either side and tall trees in the backgroundan old displaced railway culvert with the date "1922" embedded in the concreteme in front of sign that reads "Portage, Route 2". the railbed trail stretches out behind me. I am soaked but smiling. the old Sharbell's Quick Mart is also in the background
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Scott Robertson @sarobertson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Wab Kinew: I reject the idea that we have to be slaves to surveillance capitalism in order to participate in the modern economy.
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Forget climate change. Carney is all in on AI, fossil fuels, weapons, and private profit. Paid for with massive cuts to the public sector.
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no brain, only alison @alisonborealis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Ok. Now make the Grande Prairie one disappear entirely.
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CultureAlberta @culturealberta.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Southeastern Alberta Is Becoming an AI Data Centre Corridor. Most People in the Region Have No Idea #MedicineHat #Alberta #Datacenter #AI www.culturealberta.com/articles/sou...
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Southeastern Alberta Is Becoming an AI Data Centre Corridor. Most People in the Region Have No Idea. | Culture Alberta
Medicine Hat already has the largest data centre in Alberta. A 1,200-megawatt proposal is under review in Newell County. Brooks just changed its land use rules. The province is courting billions in AI...
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 04/06/2026
unmatched posting game in Alberta municipal politics
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Aaron Paquette 🇨🇦 @apaquette.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Now take a referendum, and wrap it in ANOTHER referendum!
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 04/06/2026
I wish I was attending FCM this year. getting updates, apparently at a session about AI they had a graphic on the screen of the Cornwall, PEI town sign and it wasn't clear if they were talking about an imaginary hallunciated AI system Cornwall PEI does not have, or if they meant Cornwall Ontario
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 02/06/2026
if this flag offends you, I'll help you pack
City of Leduc pride flag
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reni 🦌 @reniadeb.com · 01/06/2025
every company from june 1st until june 30th
sheet music with the instruction "suddenly very gay"
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Dr. Catherine Strickson @brigitteempire.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
You banned us from public bathrooms, changing rooms, and hospital wards, you banned us from getting treatment proven to be safe and effective. You killed children with your puberty blocker ban. Multiple children took their own lives because of your actions. Eat shit
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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🎙️🏔️🌾New Daveberta Podcast: I caught up with Corb Lund to chat about the final week of his Water Not Coal citizen initiative petition to block new coal mines in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountain. daveberta.substack.com/p/water-not-...
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Water Not Coal with Corb Lund
Citizen initiative petition to block new coal mines in the Eastern Slopes enters final week
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Clark @kelake.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
David Weale should go play pickle ball or something.
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 13/05/2026
it doesn't look like the Town of Killam has a slogan, I think they should consider, "Killam. With Kindness."
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Aaron Paquette 🇨🇦 @apaquette.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Albertans should consider every legal option available in light of the release of YOUR personal Elections Alberta information. Up to and including MASSIVE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT(s). Make them pay for intentionally compromising your privacy. #ableg
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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Remember that he's talking to the Investor Class, not The Poors. He's bringing corporate costs down, not yours, creating opportunities for Canadians with investible income to make more money. His government told Newfoundland they can't have federal pharmacare.
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 28/04/2026
1/ Today’s spring economic statement fails to meet the moment at a time when Canadians are getting crushed by the rising cost of everything.
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Ryan Pollard @ryanpollard.ca · 28/04/2026
this is leadership. politicians who promise "lower taxes" w/o a plan are just jangling keys, and can't deliver in a way consistent with good governance. I'm happy to say that in Leduc, before and after my time, our council was up front about what things cost. the grown-ups of our city appreciate it
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
So someone made this. And in a time when no one seems to be fighting back against these awful, racist, useless referendum(b) questions, this gave me a glimmer of hope. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #referendumb #Alberta
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Alberta Referendum 2026 | Referendum Reality Check
Not because Albertans are dumb. Because this government thinks you are. Independent political commentary on Alberta’s 2026 referendum and the politics behind it.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Honestly, watching you “progessive” Americans attack and attack a truly progressive Indigenous Canadian city councillor who is criticizing a conservative provincial government is making me despair for your reason. Please stop. We are our own country with our own politics.
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