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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉

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In Nov 2024, BlueSky became my primary platform. Still have my @ziadfazel on Xitter because of my history of threads there. Thanks for following me (back) here again. Photo summer 2024 at Stamps game with my friend @booshmeister. Life is good.

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Jim Robert @mollygrub.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Top moments from the Canadian Air Show over Lake Ontario. ✈️🔥🇨🇦
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Hey @booshmeister.bsky.social we should drum up some of these $20 notes.
Image of front of $20 bill with Neil Peart instead if King Charles.
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
My friend and shutdown EBUG @booshmeister.bsky.social plays Puck, Paper, Scissors.
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Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph 🪶🌿🇵🇸🇳🇬🇱🇧🇨🇦 @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The UCP is about to spread some serious lies through a series of town halls on AI data centres. #abpoli #stoptheAIdatacentre #misinformation #UCPlies 1/3 www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
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Leading AI Development Responsibly
Alberta’s government has launched an online information hub and a series of town halls to provide comprehensive information on AI data centre development.
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Hey @booshmeister.bsky.social you going into the big city this Saturday?
Poster of Anika Nilles signing autographs at Long & McQuade in Toronto Sat 8 Aug 4-6pm.
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🔫Scott Martin🛼 @youcaughtscott.com · 01/08/2026
This is not just the BBC but framing “Indigenous knowledge” as a separate thing from “modern tech” does much to reinforce the idea that Indigenous cultures are antiquated and situated in the past.
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Boosh63 @booshmeister.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Further… since no one can put a price on life even an Apple Watch SE3 with a cellular plan would be good. The Garmin Bounce is an interesting product.
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Different people have asked my advice after a vulnerable boy got lost and died despite massive search effort. I'm an engineer with telecom background and experience with mobile devices. Here are my recommendations. I have no commercial interest in any of them. threadreaderapp.com/thread/20836...
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Thread by @ZiadFazel on Thread Reader App
@ZiadFazel: Different people have asked my advice after a vulnerable boy got lost and died despite massive search effort. I'm an engineer with telecom background and experience with mobile devices. He...
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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"It turns out that having an enormous, flat parking lot is one of the worst design decisions one can make for any public space."
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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Art in baggage claim area of Sacramento International Airport.
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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
1/8 🇨🇦 🩺 THE DISTURBING ATTRITION OF CANADA'S ER DOCTORS 🩺 🇨🇦 By 2025, 10% of emergency doctors quit and 48% cut their hours. A 50-year investment in specialized 24-hour care is unravelling. Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal #MedSky #CdnPoli #CanPoli #EmergencyCare #Burnout
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Al Toth @atoth99.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A federal judge just ordered all of the Epstein files to be turned over to him and DOJ must defend each redaction. This is solely because of Katie Phang’s lawsuit. Yay independent journalism! 👏
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Boosh63 @booshmeister.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A vulture is checking in at the airline counter. He's got a dead racoon under his wing… Clerk: "Would you like to check the racoon, sir?" Vulture: "No thanks, it's carrion."
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We knew the $100 admin change for the Covid vaccine was so everyone gets use to paying. But soon - Alberta you will be paying US style healthcare premiums. Maybe $10,000 a year. This will be only a fond memory. #abpoli
Medical experts speak out Smith - lets slap $100 on covid shots, lagrange - private healthcare test run done
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Peter Hook & The Light @peterhookthelight.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Join us at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio for a special interview & book signing with 2026 inductee Peter Hook of Joy Division & New Order. Tickets on sale to the public on 31st July. Peter Hook & The Light play the Agora in Cleveland the night before on their North American tour.
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Completely understand why @booshmeister.bsky.social (and @johnnycobra.bsky.social ?) not on Xitter, but hoping @cfl.ca can be active here so they can get important information like this directly.
Photos 1-2 of 4 with CFL tweet congratulating Philpot brothers on their birthday. Photos 3-4 of 4 with CFL tweet congratulating Philpot brothers on their birthday.
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
"OpenAI says some of its experimental AI models left a test environment with no human direction and hacked their way onto a different company’s real production systems while trying to “cheat” on a cybersecurity test." @drsmith.bsky.social @sameo416.bsky.social edition.cnn.com/2026/07/22/t...
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An OpenAI test model escaped and broke into a real company’s servers | CNN Business
OpenAI says some of its experimental AI models left a test environment with no human direction and hacked their way onto a different company’s real production systems while trying to “cheat” on a cybe...
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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 10/07/2026
NEW from me: I took a deep dive for @ricochetmedia.bsky.social into the American hedge fund-owned Canadian newspaper chain that’s pushing anti-trans, pro-genocide and climate science denial narratives down our throats. ricochet.media/media/dumpst...
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‘Dumpster fire’: Postmedia’s decade of pushing Canada’s politics to the right
Canada’s largest newspaper chain has amplified conservative grievance politics — creating fertile ground for MAGA-style ideas, Alberta separatism, and an increasingly polarized political landscape
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Tiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
It doesn’t matter…
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James Andrew Smith @drsmith.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
AI is not my peer. Watch out, everyone, because the AI boosters who are loving AI reviewers for conferences and journals are coming for tenure reviews next. University management will implement AI reviews of tenure files unless faculty push back.
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Cassidy McMackon @cassidymcmackon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The organizers of the Water Not Coal petition are asking anyone who signed their petition and was contacted by Elections Alberta to get in touch as questions about the watchdog's verification process continues From me today via @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social #abpoli www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Water Not Coal organizers seeking details about Elections Alberta’s verification process from petition signatories
The organizers behind an anti-mining campaign are asking anyone who signed their petition and was contacted by Elections Alberta to get in touch.
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Oh no. Now @tim4hire.bsky.social Xitter account has been hacked, judging by this phishing DM just received from his account there. Letting him know here on 🦋. help.x.com/en/forms/acc...
screen shot of DM just received on Xitter.
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Margaret Dumont @margaretdumont.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
"As The New Republic noted, 'In December, Dell pledged a $6.2 billion commitment to the [Trump] accounts. A few months later, Trump purchased at least $1 million in Dell stock, and then went on a rant about buying Dell computers'." www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Trump brushes off conflicts of interest, touts companies whose stock he owns
“Go out and buy a Dell computer,” the president said, neglecting to mention his ownership of Dell stock.
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 22/07/2026
Any day our young kids see a garbage truck is a great day, in their books. Today was EXTRA special, though. The driver stopped and gave them these colouring books. They were so thrilled! Small things like this do so much to build community. Thank you to the driver and the City of @calgary.ca! 😊
A pair of colouring books titled "It's Garbage Truck Day"
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michaeledward @michaeledward.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3ZY...
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 22/07/2026
It was March 2007. Apple had just debuted the iPhone. The Iraq War was raging. Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth had won two Oscars. And the prime minister of Canada was talking about “the exciting new technology called carbon capture and storage.” by @meyer.bsky.social: thenarwhal.ca/canada-carbo...
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For 20 years, Canada’s leaders have promised a carbon capture fix | The Narwhal
It’s expensive and unproven at scale. From Stephen Harper to Mark Carney, Canadian politicians have made promises on carbon capture — yet to be delivered
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I think I know how @booshmeister.bsky.social and I are voting. 3downnation.com/2026/07/22/o...
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One-third mark: five front-runners for CFL Most Outstanding Player - 3DownNation
The first third of the 2026 CFL season is over, which means it’s time to take stock of the race for Most Outstanding Player. Bo Levi Mitchell got off to a brilliant start this season with the Hamilton...
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 18/07/2026
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. — snapping another fragile thread as the war shows no end in sight. to.pbs.org/4ptikSn
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Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with U.S. as they exchange attacks
The widening strikes threatened civilians and services to them, including desalination plants for drinking water, while the global economy again was on alert.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Global consensus: U.S. now viewed as the EVIL entity. MAGA destroyed what was left of U.S. reputation. Only 33% of Canadians, 27% of Germans, 25% of Dutch, 24% of Australians, and 19% of Swedes have a positive view. See: www.pewresearch.org/global/2026/... via @pewresearch.org
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Splendid, deep biography of SCC Chief Justice Richard Wagner, and his challenge ahead with Quebec’s Bill 21, which seeks unlimited use of notwithstanding clause (supported by AB), and his past with Vavilov. @orlaghokelly.bsky.social @molszyns.bsky.social @sameo416.bsky.social @nigelb.bsky.social
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Tiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Common site in Calgary pathways these days are electric dirt bikes. Parents seem to have no problem allowing their kids operate these illegally and our authorities don’t seem to interested in enforcing their illegal use. I guess that makes it okay🤷‍♂️ #Calgary 1/n
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · 10/07/2026
A friendly reminder: life can feel heavy and sometimes even brutal, but make space to look for joy each day, in every small opportunity, even in the midst of rough times.
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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We're hiring a Water Conservation Educator to develop and deliver education experiences that support watershed health here in #Alberta 💧🚰🧊 To learn more and apply, visit cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/wate... 🩵 #Calgary #YYC #CalgaryJobs #YYCJobs #JobOpportunity #Science #Nature #Education
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Justice Loparco granted my clients a bold and rare injunction in defence of kids with disabilities’ right to an education, even citing international law. I am here for it.
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
My opinion on this depends on whether @booshmeister.bsky.social can play goal as an EBUG in World Cup this month. #NegotiatingWithFIFA
Pasted tweet from someone with a satirical list of 5 things to “fix soccer” which basically turn it into hockey
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Ken Vogel @kenvogel.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
SCOOP from @by-cjewett.bsky.social & me: Markwayne Mullin urged the Department of Health and Human Service to remove warnings from the FDA website about the health risks of the gas station drug kratom. Mullin owns equity in a leading kratom company called Botanic Tonics that could have benefited.
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How an Addictive Gas Station Drug Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Yo @booshmeister.bsky.social you having as much fun watching Tyson Philpott light it up again tonight as much as I am?
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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
How short is the list of possible panelists and committee members for the Alberta government? In a province of 5 million - with lots of smart and experienced people - the same dozen or so people keep getting appointed.
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Yes he was. He also had an aversion to transparency as a government minister. Check out his comments about Metis land rights in this story. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Morton used covert email for ministerial communications | CBC News
Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Ted Morton used a covert email for his internal communications while he was a government minister to evade potential public scrutiny, documents co...
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I burst out laughing when I read who the advisory panel members are. To call this panel independent is peak gaslighting.

The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy has been selected to conduct an independent analysis of the potential economic impacts of secession so that Albertans can make an informed decision. The report will give voters a better understanding of the estimated transition costs, economic impacts, potential savings and risks that could result if the province pursued this constitutional change.

“Albertans deserve clear and credible information on the potential impacts of separation. This is a huge decision that will impact our kids and grandkids long into the future, and we cannot approach it lightly.”

Jason Nixon, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance
“The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy is pleased to conduct this analysis to provide a better understanding of the estimated transition costs, economic effects, potential benefits and other economic implications of secession that would impact Albertans. We appreciate the independence and control over our work and final report.”

Martha Hall Findlay, director, School of Public Policy, and James S. and Barbara A. Palmer Chair in Public Policy, University of Calgary
Alberta’s government has also appointed an expert advisory panel that will provide input and act as a consultative body for both the School of Public Policy and government throughout the process. While the panel will offer input, the school will retain full and independent control over the final report.

Economist Dr. Jack Mintz will lead the panel, joined by Ted Morton, political scientist and former Alberta finance minister; Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta; Alex Pourbaix, board chair of Cenovus Energy Inc. and Janice MacKinnon, former Saskatchewan finance minister.

“Albertans need to know and understand the potential impacts of separating from Canada. This work is highly complex, carried out by researchers at the School of Public Policy. The advisory council will provide feedback to ensure that …
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John Claude Smith @jcsmith0919.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Rush, with new drummer Anika Nilles, killin' it last night. Here's 2112. I've got a semi-final version of my forthcoming novel to deal with this week. Yay! But right now? More Rush! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPoo...
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Rush - 2112 Overture, The Temples of Syrinx, Grand Finale (Opening Night KIA Forum) RUSHWEEKSPECIAL
YouTube video by JC Sobero - Creative Drums Lab
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
See Aimee Mann perform "Time Stand Still" with Rush at the first date on their Fifty Something Tour, 40 years after she sang on the studio version. @rollingstone.com @booshmeister.bsky.social @drsmith.bsky.social @sameo416.bsky.social @dupuisj.bsky.social www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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See Aimee Mann perform "Time Stand Still" with Rush at the first date on their Fifty Something Tour, 40 years after she sang on the studio version. 🔗 https://t.co/6qXwDwcfxV https://t.co/VJZGGMrdQY
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Too bad @booshmeister.bsky.social would have no interest in this video from tonight’s show youtu.be/eEHxKqM_amk?...
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Rush-Time Stands Still (with Aimee Mann) at the Kia Forum
YouTube video by Joe Schultzel
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Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦🇨🇦💉 @ziadfazel.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
In Calgary looking for family physician? My Crescent Medical Centre near Westbrook Mall (& LRT) is professionally run and now has 3 doctors taking patients. Walk-ins too. 2 Muslim Lady Docs: Ansari* & Amiri 1 Nigerian-background male Dr Andrew * My doc. Excellent. @jackieseidel.bsky.social
Apple Maps of Crescent Medical Centre 
My photo of front of clinicSign announcing Dr Andrew available 
 View of Westbrook Mall across 37 St SW from clinic
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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
When it comes to onus MAGA Devin Dreeshen, I think that Albertans can reasonably assume that any UCP MLA who is not prepared to affirm that they will tick the box committing to Canada will vote in favour of secession. If you want us to think otherwise you can tell us - until then ... #ableg #abpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
“Airdrie Public Library officials say preliminary compliance estimates tied to Bill 28 could require a manual review of about 65,000 library items and create at least $135,000 in one-time labour costs alone.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.discoverairdrie.com/articles/air...
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Airdrie library says Bill 28 could bring six-figure labour cost
Airdrie Public Library officials say preliminary compliance estimates tied to Bill 28 could require a manual review of about 65,000 library items and create at least $135,000 in one-time labour costs ...
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Asad Chaudhary 🇨🇦 @asadc.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Because these data centres (in part due to kneecapping on renewables by government rule changes) will largely be gas-powered, somehow all the provincial government concerns about agricultural land and viewscape preservation re: solar farms don’t apply and we won’t see any rules.
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Langdon residents up in arms over proposed AI data centre
Residents of a hamlet east of Calgary are voicing concern about a proposed data centre in their community's vicinity.
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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
You mean Minister Devin "MAGA hat wearing, Shields Up, crayon line for part of the Green Line for critical urban transit" Dreeshen won't say whether he's a separatist or not? 🤣 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta cabinet minister won't say if he supports keeping province in Canada | CBC News
While other cabinet members have backed Smith's pledge to vote to stay in Canada, Devin Dreeshen avoided answering the question.
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Tiny Beaches @tinybeaches.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
UCP plans to spend $15 million over next 3 years to “plan” train service to airport before shovels break ground. What a joke. This is just a 3 year distraction tool when they need to flood the zone from other bad news. Build it like you’re in a race against China you cowards! #Calgary #Edmonton
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Alberta government eyes downtown-to-airport trains as 1st key project of passenger rail plan | CBC News
Alberta's government is eyeing train connections between airports and the downtown cores of its two biggest cities as the first key project of the province's new passenger rail plan.
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