Holly Hoye 🇨🇦
@hollyhoye.bsky.social
recovering Albertan | BC bound | door-knocker | letter-writer | earth scientist | climate | politics | pets | you can find me in the forest
You’ll never guess whose name pops up several times in this story about the tangled and mismanaged web of construction for pet government projects. (Hint: his initials are S.M.)
Contractors say Alberta recovery centres face unpaid bills as Premier stands by budget
The construction of addiction treatment centres in three Indigenous communities has been mired in lawsuits
theglobeandmail.com
“In a Tuesday social post on X, Smith said Alberta’s police service should be focused on addressing violent crimes, theft, illegal drugs and vandalism — not people’s free speech.” Yeah, and maybe your government should focus on delivering healthcare and education instead of pandering to loons.
Premier Danielle Smith criticizes Edmonton police for video on hate reporting
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says police should be focused on addressing violent crime not policing free speech.
edmontonjournal.com
This is very good. If you’re an American you should read it, and then get to work. If you’re Canadian you should read it too. Perhaps one day we will be friends again. rossboulton1.substack.com/p/to-my-fell...
To My Fellow Americans: The Canadian Door Is Ajar
Two hundred and fifty Canadians answered my letter about Canada. I read every comment. This is what getting our friends back actually costs.
rossboulton1.substack.com
Someone’s racist enough to spend money on a banner and hang it on a fence for the province to see. We see you, asshole.
Abuse Calls from Women Spiked During World Cup. Officials Were Warned via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...
Abuse Calls from Women Spiked During World Cup. Officials Were Warned | The Tyee
Vancouver’s Battered Women’s Support Services, which tracked the rise, says government didn't properly plan.
thetyee.ca
“This fall, pharmacies will be able to order and administer provincially funded COVID-19 vaccine to eligible Albertans 12 years and older.” *eligibility criteria unknown
Pharmacists preparing to give out free COVID shots to high-risk Albertans again this fall | CBC News
Pharmacists have been told they will be allowed to give out provincially funded COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Albertans once again this fall.
cbc.ca
I’m at the point in packing the house where I don’t remember where random items are (despite judicious labelling) so unpacking is either going to be a series of joyful surprises or a giant pain in the ass. 🤷🏼
Avamind Danse avec un Carton
Alt: Avamind Danse avec un Carton
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Canadians overwhelmingly demand wealth tax after Kevin O’Leary says it will make him move away
Canadians overwhelmingly demand wealth tax after Kevin O’Leary says it will make him move away
OTTAWA - Pollsters report a split among Canadians over the idea of higher tax on the assets of wealthy individuals, though support skyrockets after noting that Kevin O'Leary has vowed that he will res...
thebeaverton.com
On this Heritage Day, I invite my fellow Albertans to embrace what makes us remarkable, to defend our true Alberta heritage, to stand united against the politics of division, and to reject mischievous and malign referendum questions that fly in the face of our actual history, and limit our future.
The Universe: “Danielle, what will you do with your one wild and precious life?” Danielle: “Lie to a whole province, try to break up a country, and encourage burning the fuels that are ruining the planet.”
Florence 🇨🇦@florence1.bsky.social · 3d agoSmith Brazenly Broke This Promise on Health Care ‘No one should pay out of pocket to see a family doctor,’ she guaranteed. Albertans were suckered. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
My cat is yelling at me for breakfast, even though I’m not the human that regularly feeds him. This is annoying.
Gerald Butts recently made this point on Substack. Alberta’s governance history is now a wingnut-conservative-wingnut sandwich, with a thin wedge of NDP cheese. Kind of puts into perspective what a gargantuan task progressives have in the province.
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Saw Mr. velveteen antlers again. He was unconcerned with us.
If anybody is looking for some camping fun next weekend, I upgraded from Takakkaw to Two Jack Lakeside, so Tak is available for August 7-9… DM if you’re interested, just asking face value.
