Reposted by Shorty4Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Let me be clear: we know from evidence in countries around the world that physician dual practice drains resources away from the public system and, in many cases, increases wait times for public patients. This goes directly against the spirit of the Canada Health Act. 1/3 7352187
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“Under no circumstance do I support separation of this province from Canada,” he said. “So, we just decided we’re not going to do this.” Separatist event in Banff organized by UCP CA president gets cancelled by owners of venue. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.rmoutlook.com/canmore/canm...rmoutlook.comCanmore resort pulls venue for Alberta referendum event with separatist tiesReferendum town hall, Q&A cancelled by Stone Creek Resorts CEO, who says he will not support an event linked to Alberta separation 2327797
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026From the DM’s… Allegedly these illegal door hangers are now showing up across Alberta… Without identifying who is distributing them. Sure would be a shame if someone had some doorbell footage… #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli 22190121
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Brian Jean - The AER is an arms length regulator! Also Brian Jean - I had the AER over for dinner! Also also Brian Jean - Here’s a roughly $20,000 raise for the board chair of the AER! Nothing to see here folks. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli 1421197
Reposted by Shorty4🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026new @albertasvoice.ca website just dropped. Check it out! whatcouldweget.cawhatcouldweget.caWhat Could We Get for $134 Million?What could Alberta get for $134.3 million instead of a referendum? 3204126
Reposted by Shorty4Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 21/09/2026I’m so happy that the @ash.hematology.org guidelines are getting a lot of attention but all these influencers who don’t actually understand iron deficiency posting about it is making me CRAZY. 6555
Reposted by Shorty4JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 22/09/2026Folks. This referendum is divisive nonsense but you MUST vote. Brexit happened because "normal" people thought It couldn't happen so didn't bother. 27640
Reposted by Shorty4Forward Canada @forwardcanada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026In this week’s opinion column, Senator Paula Simons writes about anti-separation Albertans who genuinely believe the best form of protest is to boycott the referendum. While she understands their motives, she warns that staying home will backfire. #ableg #canpoli forwardweekly.ca/simons-cant-...forwardweekly.caWe Can’t Boycott Our Way Out of a Meaningless Referendum | By Paula Simons | Forward WeeklyForward Weekly feature for September 20, 2026. 49854
Reposted by Shorty4Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I keep meeting smart informed Albertans who tell me they do not intend to vote, because they don’t want to legitimize the process, or because they know the premier is not bound by the results. But what if making us give up on voting is the whole point? My argument to vote - no matter the absurdity. 34396191
Reposted by Shorty4HenryBee 🇨🇦 @heavensatruck.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Shrugging off one’s democratic duty to vote is what gave the world Trump. Abstaining only gives power to those who seek to destroy democracy. 2414
Reposted by Shorty4Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 22/09/2026New from me: Newly released data show severe storms — not ballooning injury costs — were behind the spike in claims Alberta’s United Conservative government is using to justify the switch to no-fault auto insurance, a lawyers’ group says. edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta...edmontonjournal.comData shows severe weather, not injuries, behind spike used to justify Alberta's no-fault auto insurance move: lawyers groupNewly released data show severe storms — not ballooning injury costs — were behind the spike in claims Alberta's United Conservative government is using to justify the switch to no-fault auto insuranc... 12325
Reposted by Shorty4Sèafra @woodward.ca · 21/09/2026I haven't heard of anyone in my circle thinking about boycotting but if you were...don't. Vote. The traitors will be voting for sure. 393
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Wherein Danielle Smith admits that at least one of the questions in her incredibly costly, incredibly divisive referendum… Won’t accomplish anything and she never expected it to. She just wanted to make a point. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli 3917475
Reposted by Shorty4Sèafra @woodward.ca · 13/09/2026If you need a selfish (vs altruistic) reason to never support a politician who's willing to sell out trans rights for votes, it's this: If they'll abandon trans people (who are fucking PEOPLE) to get votes, they'll happily abandon you too if it's in their interests. They simply have no integrity. 2203
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11/09/2026“the pre-emptive disarmament that Smith keeps pressing for is already hurting people in BC, Ontario, Quebec & the Maritimes — all places that an Alberta premier intent on changing the constitution and seeing more pipelines built needs” #abpoli #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/11/o...nationalobserver.comDanielle Smith still doesn't get itAlberta's premier might be the most Trump-friendly politician in Canada, but she still hasn't figured out what makes him tick — or why he's a far bigger threat to her province's oil and gas industry t... 79447
Reposted by Shorty4JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 08/09/2026Sony: hey you know those PlayStations you've bought for 3 decades? Ya. We decided you don't own those either. 1295
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026“Government resources are not a permitted source of contributions, and the production of advertising or promotional material constitutes a campaign expense and may also constitute a non-monetary contribution.” Looks like the video question is kinda a big deal... calgaryherald.com/news/politic...calgaryherald.comAlberta NDP accuses UCP candidate of getting government help in Calgary-Shaw byelection campaignAlberta's NDP is raising eyebrows at a UCP campaign video ahead of the Calgary-Shaw byelection. 213163
Reposted by Shorty4Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 06/09/2026Alberta political predictions: -referendum on separation fails, but by an uncomfortably small margin -Danielle Smith resigns -Thomas Lukaszuk becomes new UCP leader (or renamed party that’s slightly more progressive but still conservative) -NDP make some statements 13706
Reposted by Shorty4Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Here’s the best shirt for Halloween. 🎃 240148303891
Reposted by Shorty4Erin 🇨🇦 @spicyerin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026In an email, directly from the Horses’ asses mouths. 1157
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 04/09/2026To be super clear… Elections Alberta has confirmed that… “Electors may cross out the statement “I declare that I am unable to vote at an advance voting place or a voting place on Election Day” and complete the rest of the declaration, and Elections Alberta will accept it.” 139850
Reposted by Shorty4Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The UCP referendum keeps causing stress for Albertans... The UCP government has forced this referendum on Albertans. This is a story we've seen over & over again: The UCP are unprepared to implement their own flawed policies & are making life harder for #Albertans #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli 0188
Reposted by Shorty4Melissa (she/her) @melibee44.bsky.social · 04/09/2026If you don't have ten ballots in your package, be sure to contact elections Alberta and they will send you a new package. 780.427.7191 info@elections.ab.ca But yeah, I'm worried about how many people won't know, so spread the word! 011
Reposted by Shorty4Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Elections Alberta is acknowledging a.) a "handful" of referendum voting packages were mailed out with ballots missing b.) that a declaration threatening $50k fines and 2 years in jail if you can't vote in person was essentially a misprint edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...edmontonjournal.comElections Alberta changes deadline for vote by mail applications for Oct. 19 referendumElections Alberta has moved up the deadline to apply for a special ballot to Sept. 25 for the fall referendum. 74332
Reposted by Shorty4APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Rebel News is selling shirts that question the existence of suspected unmarked graves at former residential schools. Jennifer Laewetz says it feels like it’s meant to provoke people ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Truth & Politics: youtu.be/8WUJmfIpAfg 84530
Reposted by Shorty4Lisa @lisab0923.bsky.social · 04/09/2026youtube.com/watch?v=iafi...youtube.comAlberta voters - spread the word #referendum #ballots #alberta #politics #canada YouTube video by Lisab0923 16744
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 04/09/2026"Elections Alberta also said that, after doing some polling, it's anticipating a voter turnout of 85 per cent". It should be higher. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...thecanadianpressnews.caDemand surges for mail-in ballots for Alberta referendum, historic turnout expectedEDMONTON - Election officials in Alberta said Thursday they've seen a surge of interest in people wanting to vote early by mail for next month's referendum on whether Albertans want 79640
Reposted by Shorty4ScAaron feat. Hellson the dog @crabbycrab.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I'm a Procurement and Logistics professional in Edmonton, Alberta. If you know of a good work opportunity with a positive, professional and supportive organization, please help me get in contact with them. My DMs are open for this purpose. 32621
Reposted by Shorty4Rakhi Pancholi @pancholirakhi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026*Important Update on the October 19th Referendum* 1. The deadline for ordering a mail-in ballot has changed to September 25, 2026. 2. Check your mail-in ballot for errors and contact Elections Alberta if your ballot is incorrect. 3. Remember why we're in this mess: Danielle Smith and the UCP.youtube.com*Important Update on the October 19th Referendum*YouTube video by Rakhi Pancholi 15728
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Holy crap. Danielle Smith issued an "Alberta Day" statement this morning... And then reissued it, removing the acknowledgement of First Nations peoples in Alberta. And included a shout out to oil and gas instead. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli 37285172
Reposted by Shorty4Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Alberta’s revised statement celebrating province’s birthday removes reference to Indigenous peoples www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @mattscace.bsky.socialtheglobeandmail.comAlberta’s revised statement celebrating province’s birthday removes reference to Indigenous peoplesUpdated version was ‘issued in error’ and the original ‘stands,’ government spokesperson says 106536
Reposted by Shorty4Maryanne W @uptownone.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Worth reposting since DJT seems to think we’re “nasty.” 032
Reposted by Shorty4YYCCowboy @yyccowboy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026AHS V061 of 2026 is now LIVE! Barrhead has lost its OBGYN services, Viking to see multiple OBGYN closures this month, more ER closures... and a long list of Acute Care bed's unavailable! frazzlehead.substack.com/p/new-ahs-v0... #ableg #abhealthstatic.klipy.comAhem The PittALT: Ahem The Pitt 02614
Reposted by Shorty4True Oak @trueoak.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Ebby: Don’t vacation in the US Kinew: Don’t vacation in the US Ford: Don’t vacation in the US Fréchette: Don’t vacation in the US Holt: Don’t vacation in the US Houston: Don’t vacation in the US Lantz: Don’t vacation in the US Wakeham: Don’t vacation in the US Smith: I’m vacationing in the US!! 1011056
Reposted by Shorty4Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Found this online 🤣🤣🔥🔥 Would you like that in French? 💪🏻🍁🔥🤭😆 23587193
Reposted by Shorty4Chukkato @chukkato.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Pots and Pans? Check out ChefSupplies.ca. Instead of Amazon! Cheaper even!!chefsupplies.caCanada's Kitchen Store | ChefSupplies.ca100% Canadian. Your order ships today or it's free! Free shipping over $99. Top brands like All-Clad, Zwilling, Lodge, Cuisinart, Riedel, and More. 01611
Reposted by Shorty4Thanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanh-neville.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Election interference much? 12713
Reposted by Shorty4Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 27/08/2026There are 1.6 million households in Alberta. If this report is correct, the Meta project could add up to $736 million each year in extra power costs for Alberta families. Danielle Smith and the UCP have a lot to explain about why they think this is a good deal amid an affordability crisis.edmontonjournal.comNew report says Alberta power prices could spike because of Meta’s data centre. The company disputes the claimMeta will draw power for years before its gas plant is built prices rise until it does. 44631
Reposted by Shorty4Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 22/08/2026248,481 signatures ⬇️ Turf Hoekstra petition Don’t forget to confirm and verify your signature with the email received from the commons petition www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...ourcommons.caPetition e-7531 - Petitions 1122595
Reposted by Shorty4SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 17/08/2026🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Iowa High School Student Dasia Taylor Invents Color-Changing Sutures That Detect Infections. 301318274
Reposted by Shorty4Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 12/08/2026‼️‼️‼️Always check to see if the QR code is on a sticker first, do not scan if unsure, try and peel it off, these machines have it built into the unit Victims lose ‘large amounts of money’ after scanning fake QR codes on parking meters: police #Vancouver www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...ctvnews.caVictims lose ‘large amounts of money’ after scanning fake QR codes on parking meters: policePolice in New Westminster are warning about a scam where victims have had “large amounts” of money stolen after scanning fake QR codes on parking meters in the city. 55336
Reposted by Shorty4Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026If you have enough money that you can blow $100,000,000 on avoiding taxes, you have enough money to pay $100,000,000 *on* taxes that will help your fellow citizens, you self-centered prick. 1295273658186
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 05/08/2026You guys… This ain’t that. All this OIC means is that the referendum cannot be conducted by mail only. Special ballots are mail in. They are allowed, just not as the only method. And available. And you should sign up. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli 29043
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 01/08/2026As Danielle Smith moves on her plan to expand private, for profit healthcare... Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is raising the alarm over the fact that they weren't even consulted on the changes. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli 11219130
Reposted by Shorty4The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026“Water Not Coal has filed an application for judicial review in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, challenging the Chief Electoral Officer’s decision to deem the Water Not Coal Citizens’ Initiative unsuccessful.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli 720376
Reposted by Shorty4Willy Skinner @willygrant.bsky.social · 27/07/2026🏥 Alberta is introducing changes that will allow out-of-pocket payments for some medical testing. Find out what the new rules mean for patients and the future of health-care access in the province. 👇 www.stalbertgazette.com/alberta-news...stalbertgazette.comAlberta to begin allowing out-of-pocket payments for medical testing as of FridayCALGARY — Beginning Friday, Albertans will be able to pay out-of-pocket to bypass medical referral for diagnostic screening tests like an MRI or an ultrasound. 132