Ritz 🍁
@ritzmotu.bsky.social
Edmonton, AB ❤️ Canada “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”~Einstein
Today, I had the privilege of attending two very different events, honouring two very remarkable Alberta women, two Edmontonians who helped to build and define our community: Jane Flett MacKay and Chief Justice Ritu Khullar. #yeg #Alberta #yegheritage #cdnpoli
On this day in 1927, Kenojuak Ashevak was born on Baffin Island. One of Canada's most celebrated artists, she was a leading figure in the modern Inuit art movement. Her work has appeared on the $10 banknote, on stamps and exhibited throughout the country. 📸 Ansgar Walk
Never forget that Alberta is in this mess because Smith was determined that we would have a referendum on separation Remember the UCP announced the question while an #ableg committee were still debating the Forever Canadian petition This is all down to Smith #abpoli www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Early press release from UCP caucus stalls Forever Canadian review committee
The Alberta government’s move to add a potential separation question to a fall referendum was stalled by an apparent UCP media release error that announced a decision before it was actually approved.
ctvnews.ca
Mr. Rath is under a lot of pressure these day and perhaps he forgot that he touted Alberta as a 51st state on Fox News. ca.news.yahoo.com/alberta-lawy...
Alberta lawyer touting '51st state' support facing law society citation for allegedly threatening criminal charges 'to gain a benefit for a client'
An Alberta lawyer who appeared on Fox News to discuss the province joining the United States is facing professional misconduct allegations in a separate case, with claims he “threatened criminal charg...
ca.news.yahoo.com
Lucie🐈⬛Catnip @luciecatnip.bsky.social · 12h agoJeffrey Rath is a flat-out liar. He's supposedly a lawyer. He should know a thing or two about self-incriminating statements. #abpoli #cdnpoli
Danielle Smith is using your tax dollars to sell her political agenda. This referendum booklet is propaganda. It blames newcomers for her government’s failures and pushes constitutional changes without telling Albertans the truth. You deserve better than this political garbage paid for by you.
There is a growing chorus of experts all saying the same thing: Alberta's Bill 11 is a threat to patient access & a threat to our public health care systems. We urgently need Federal action to save Canada's medicare—before it's too late! 🍁📢 Help us demand it: friendsofmedicare.org/EnforceTheCHA
The Breakdown AB@thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d ago“It is clear that the Alberta government is not going to change course and, therefore, we strongly request that you and the federal government step in and defend the principles of the Canada Health Act” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
At the risk of sounding like a broken record... My DMs are open. Find me on LinkedIn. I am on Signal and WhatsApp. I can meet you wherever. Let's go for a walk am admire the changing colours.
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After reading @carrietait.bsky.social ‘s piece about the ties between separatists and the Trump administration, I thought I’d re-up my foray into speculative fiction for a couple of months ago. lisayoung.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...
A day in the life of the Governor
Editor’s Note: The following is a work of speculative fiction.
lisayoung.substack.com
Smith knew about the vulnerabilities to the integrity of the electoral process (data breach) and overall Canadian sovereignty (US interest). Not only did she not address the issues, she called the separation referendum anyways. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/4f78c6d...
The elephant in the room
Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province
theglobeandmail.com
Kudos to Carrie Tait, Grant Robertson, and Nathan VanderKlippe at the Globe and Mail for another bombshell story. They reflect the best of Canadian media helping us make sense of what is going on in the separatist movement.
this govt ain't "fiscally conservative".Truth and facts matter... I'll admit when I make a mistake. But you know whose job it is to be transparent with the public on this: the government! They should fulfill their legal duty to publish theirs public accounts and budgets. 5/6
I shared a graphic that had two errors:It listed formal Cabinet size at 38 instead of the official 25 ministers.It calculated direct ministerial stipends at $2.35M instead of ~$1.55M, mistakenly applying full minister top-ups to Parliamentary Secretaries.Getting the facts right matters, and I’m 1/6
‼️ A.I. + influencers + misinformation = election chaos❓ “Year over year, online influencers have been accumulating relevance and engagement at the expense of news media and elected officials." Alberta globalnews.ca/news/1208652... Report via @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social
Eyes on AI as factor in Alberta referendum | Globalnews.ca
If you ask a popular artificial intelligence chatbot and a search engine whether taxes in an independent Alberta would be higher, it might say yes.
globalnews.ca
Report: pro-independence influencers "dominate the online referendum conversation." "The online conversation about Alberta's referendum is driven by a passionate community of 114 accounts, unencumbered by traditional forms of political accountability..." See mediatechdemocracy.com/en/publicati...
Alberta’s Referendum, Online: Influencers, AI Content, Foreign Interest, and the Attention Economy Ahead of the October 19 Vote
Alberta is heading into a referendum on October 19, 2026, in a rapidly changing information environment. Year-over-year, online influencers have been accumulating relevance and engagement at the expen...
mediatechdemocracy.com
On Sept. 1, 1980, Terry Fox was forced to end his Marathon of Hope near Thunder Bay when his cancer returned. While he never got the chance to continue his run, a large memorial now honours him near where his run came to an end. youtu.be/2Ah7eE4QYgs
The Terry Fox Memorial
YouTube video by Canadian History Ehx
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More confirmation and details of the deep ties between Alberta separatists and Trump Republicans. They are part of the same far-right populist movement. And the Americans are deeply involved in promoting disunity in Canada. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
The elephant in the room
Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province
theglobeandmail.com
The federal government has removed those barriers to interprovincial trade under its jurisdiction. The remaining barriers are under the jurisdiction of the provinces. #cdnpoli
October is Women's History Month. During this month, we celebrate women from Canada's history who have helped shape the country. Today, it is Abby Hoffman.
Canadians never shied away from challenges. We answered the call in wars, stood with allies through the Cold War, and confronted tough questions about our past. Today, Canada faces a defining moment. Our future will be shaped by those who show up. Do your part. Cast your ballot.
You got it. I got it. Danielle Smith’s big book of political propaganda, paid for with $4M of your tax dollars, telling you how to vote in her $200M referendum. But no opinion on separation… You deserve better. Vote to REMAIN and NO to Danielle’s other nine. youtu.be/4uMimyMZ6pg?... #abpoli
Danielle’s Big Book of Political Propaganda
YouTube video by David Shepherd
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Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social Calgary care workers ask for 9% raise in new contract Unfortunately, their wages have fallen 15% behind inflation since 2019. albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary care workers ask for 9% raise in new contract
Unfortunately, their wages have fallen 15% behind inflation since 2019.
albertaworker.ca
On July 20, 1980, Terry Fox reached Stratford, Ontario. He was personally greeted by British actress Maggie Smith, who was performing at the Stratford Festival that summer. She gave him a hug, kiss, and a personal donation to the Marathon of Hope. 📸 Stratford-Perth Archives
If you don't get your mail-in special ballot after ordering or its not received back you can still vote. Check out elections Alberta. #abpoli #ableg www.elections.ab.ca/current-elec...
Hazel B. 🇨🇦@hab3261.bsky.social · 2d agoImportant to get those special mail-in ballots sent SOON. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Get your special ballots filled out & sent back before October 9th! Ballots need to be in Edmonton by 16th! Live in Calgary-Foothills? Need your photo-ID photocopied? Contact my office, we'll help you: Calgary.Foothills@assembly.ab.ca I'll be voting REMAIN & NO to the rest.
ThE aLbErTa AdVaNtAgE. The Alberta Advantage is, in reality, getting federal funding while refusing to institute some kind of sales tax to ensure a predictable tax base LIKE EVERY OTHER PROVINCE but still whinging about how hard done by Alberta is.
@KatyET www.abresistance.ca@katyet.bsky.social · 2d ago
