Alan Stange
@alanstange.bsky.social
I live in Treaty 6 Territory, Cree, Dakota, Nakota, Saulteaux, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. Superannuated teacher. Passionate about public education and social democracy.
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I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
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#Manitoba continues to lead the country by fully embracing carbon-free electricity, accommodating eVs, & increasing economic development with #FirstNations
Manitoba Hydro to build Province’s first public EV charging network between Winnipeg and Thompson | Winnipeg Sun share.google/vOihobVs24t5...
Manitoba Hydro to build Province’s first public EV charging network between Winnipeg and Thompson | Winnipeg Sun share.google/vOihobVs24t5...
Manitoba Hydro to build Province’s first public EV charging network between Winnipeg and Thompson
On the long, lonely stretch of Highway 6, that endless ribbon of asphalt where the radio crackles and cell service is a rumour, something unlikely is coming.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:28 AM
#Manitoba continues to lead the country by fully embracing carbon-free electricity, accommodating eVs, & increasing economic development with #FirstNations
Manitoba Hydro to build Province’s first public EV charging network between Winnipeg and Thompson | Winnipeg Sun share.google/vOihobVs24t5...
Manitoba Hydro to build Province’s first public EV charging network between Winnipeg and Thompson | Winnipeg Sun share.google/vOihobVs24t5...
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Many regular Albertans still believe that if the O&G corps are making money that they will do well financially
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
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This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
Tax cuts for the wealthy only benefit the rich | LSE Research
Trickle-down economic policies are destined to fail, research suggests. David Hope explains why the issue is so controversial.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Many regular Albertans still believe that if the O&G corps are making money that they will do well financially
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
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“A lot of people worked for a long time to achieve that measles elimination status, and to lose it in one year because of a failure of government action … for a disease that’s totally preventable, it just makes me sad."
-Dr. James Talbot, former CMOH for Alberta.
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-Dr. James Talbot, former CMOH for Alberta.
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Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News
The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“A lot of people worked for a long time to achieve that measles elimination status, and to lose it in one year because of a failure of government action … for a disease that’s totally preventable, it just makes me sad."
-Dr. James Talbot, former CMOH for Alberta.
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-Dr. James Talbot, former CMOH for Alberta.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The #SAABGripen deal would help to solidify Canada's integration into the EU-NATO military acquisition chains
#SAAB would also allow 🇨🇦 to modify, maintain, construct the fighters to meet our specs vs the restrictions & strict maintenance contracts attached to 🇺🇸 F-35s
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#SAAB would also allow 🇨🇦 to modify, maintain, construct the fighters to meet our specs vs the restrictions & strict maintenance contracts attached to 🇺🇸 F-35s
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Swedish king’s visit highlights growing Canadian interest in Saab military aircraft | CBC News
A few days before the federal budget was tabled, the CEO of Swedish industrial giant Saab flew to Ottawa to meet with the country's top bureaucrat, fuelling the sense a deal is brewing between the Can...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The #SAABGripen deal would help to solidify Canada's integration into the EU-NATO military acquisition chains
#SAAB would also allow 🇨🇦 to modify, maintain, construct the fighters to meet our specs vs the restrictions & strict maintenance contracts attached to 🇺🇸 F-35s
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
#SAAB would also allow 🇨🇦 to modify, maintain, construct the fighters to meet our specs vs the restrictions & strict maintenance contracts attached to 🇺🇸 F-35s
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics column on how the budget won't do any good if Carney doesn't give corporate Canada a kick in the ass to stop being lazy and just waiting for an American payday, and actually do some hard work #cdnpoli
Carney needs to be clear that we need an economic culture change - Loonie Politics
We can’t just cut more taxes or deregulate more and expect that to kickstart our struggling economy.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:27 AM
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics column on how the budget won't do any good if Carney doesn't give corporate Canada a kick in the ass to stop being lazy and just waiting for an American payday, and actually do some hard work #cdnpoli
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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More than embarrassing. Dangerous, with the danger foreseen. Alberta has 38% of measles cases in Canada. It has only 11½% of the Canadian population.
Alberta has more cases than the entire USA.
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Alberta has more cases than the entire USA.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News
The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
More than embarrassing. Dangerous, with the danger foreseen. Alberta has 38% of measles cases in Canada. It has only 11½% of the Canadian population.
Alberta has more cases than the entire USA.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta has more cases than the entire USA.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Thanks anti- vaxers.
Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak, health officials say — ABC News
The country has seen continuous measles transmission for more than 12 months.
apple.news
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Thanks anti- vaxers.
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After almost three decades, Canada has lost its measles elimination status.
That means in 2025, this extremely contagious disease spread consistently in our country for the first time since 1998.
This was preventable, which makes it embarrassing -- in more ways than you might realize:
That means in 2025, this extremely contagious disease spread consistently in our country for the first time since 1998.
This was preventable, which makes it embarrassing -- in more ways than you might realize:
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
After almost three decades, Canada has lost its measles elimination status.
That means in 2025, this extremely contagious disease spread consistently in our country for the first time since 1998.
This was preventable, which makes it embarrassing -- in more ways than you might realize:
That means in 2025, this extremely contagious disease spread consistently in our country for the first time since 1998.
This was preventable, which makes it embarrassing -- in more ways than you might realize:
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And why are we losing the war for vaccination? Conservative provincial governments responsible for education & healthcare pandering to anti-vaxxers, underfunding local healthcare, and allowing uninformed, non-medical "personal objections" and religions to overrride public health demands. #cdnpoli
#Measles could be just the beginning if we don't restore this trust and act in solidarity with the world. Read on 👇
#cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
#cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
And why are we losing the war for vaccination? Conservative provincial governments responsible for education & healthcare pandering to anti-vaxxers, underfunding local healthcare, and allowing uninformed, non-medical "personal objections" and religions to overrride public health demands. #cdnpoli
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Free health care for me, but not for thee.
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Free health care for me, but not for thee.
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Talked about the prospect of another pipeline and Carney's recent comments on my Monday political panel.
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
Danielle Smith’s pipeline still doesn’t have a business case
The biggest obstacle standing in the way of another pipeline to the West Coast isn't the tanker ban or federal climate policies. It's oil prices and the nature of the businesses that rely on them for ...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Talked about the prospect of another pipeline and Carney's recent comments on my Monday political panel.
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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“Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
Given Smith's use of the Notwithstanding clause, I want a referendum on this
Go to the link below to find a location & time to sign
#ableg #abpoli
Given Smith's use of the Notwithstanding clause, I want a referendum on this
Go to the link below to find a location & time to sign
#ableg #abpoli
Have you signed the Alberta Funds Public Schools Petition yet?
More signing locations up all the time at abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
#ableg #abpoli
More signing locations up all the time at abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
#ableg #abpoli
Alberta Funds Public Schools
A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.
abfundspublicschools.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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The most important driver of Canada's long-term economic success isn't a new pipeline or some other infrastructure project. It's getting immigration right — and capitalizing on the opportunity Trump is handing us on it. #cdnpoli
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Donald Trump's immigration policy is a gift to Canada
Canada’s ability to integrate people from around the world has long been a source of comparative strength. It's all the more important right now.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The most important driver of Canada's long-term economic success isn't a new pipeline or some other infrastructure project. It's getting immigration right — and capitalizing on the opportunity Trump is handing us on it. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/10/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/10/o...
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UPDATE: Canada has announced that it has lost its measles elimination status.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
UPDATE: Canada has announced that it has lost its measles elimination status.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
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After decades of struggle, the warm-hearted kids’ programme has been rescued by Netflix. This could be the start of a partnership as enduring as Bert and Ernie’s. This means Sesame Street will be available to the world’s children.
‘The second coming we all deserve!’ Sesame Street goes global at long last — Guardian US
After decades of struggle, the warm-hearted kids’ programme has been rescued by Netflix. This could be the start of a partnership as enduring as Bert and Ernie’s
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November 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
After decades of struggle, the warm-hearted kids’ programme has been rescued by Netflix. This could be the start of a partnership as enduring as Bert and Ernie’s. This means Sesame Street will be available to the world’s children.
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We all like to say there is no place for extremism in Canada. But there is. From convoys politicians handed donuts to, to martial arts infiltration...
We need to recognize the problems and work towards the Canada we envision.
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We need to recognize the problems and work towards the Canada we envision.
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MMA gym owners, coaches ID’d at secretive neo-Nazi event in B.C. | CBC News
This summer in Vancouver, dozens of people gathered to attend a conference organized and attended by some of Canada’s most prominent white supremacist organizations. CBC’s visual investigations team l...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We all like to say there is no place for extremism in Canada. But there is. From convoys politicians handed donuts to, to martial arts infiltration...
We need to recognize the problems and work towards the Canada we envision.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We need to recognize the problems and work towards the Canada we envision.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Great piece Marc!
"Invoking the notwithstanding clause to short-circuit collective bargaining makes a mockery of the democratic process. It tells educators, parents, and students alike that your voices don’t count."
"Invoking the notwithstanding clause to short-circuit collective bargaining makes a mockery of the democratic process. It tells educators, parents, and students alike that your voices don’t count."
Opinion: Governments that silence teachers hurt students
What these premiers don’t understand or are unwilling to acknowledge is that teacher strikes are rarely about pay alone. They are acts of advocacy for the conditions that make real learning possible.
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What these premiers don’t understand or are unwilling to acknowledge is that teacher strikes are rarely about pay alone. They are acts of advocacy for the conditions that make real learning possible.
thestarphoenix.com/opinion/opin...
Opinion: Governments that silence teachers hurt students
What these premiers don’t understand or are unwilling to acknowledge is that teacher strikes are rarely about pay alone.
thestarphoenix.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great piece Marc!
"Invoking the notwithstanding clause to short-circuit collective bargaining makes a mockery of the democratic process. It tells educators, parents, and students alike that your voices don’t count."
"Invoking the notwithstanding clause to short-circuit collective bargaining makes a mockery of the democratic process. It tells educators, parents, and students alike that your voices don’t count."
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Trump every time he’s confronted about one of his lies: “Who are you with?”
Reporter: Gives name of company.
Trump: You’re fake news. You’re terrible. I’m not calling on you anymore! You should be ashamed of yourself! This is why nobody watches you!
Then goes back to lying.
Reporter: Gives name of company.
Trump: You’re fake news. You’re terrible. I’m not calling on you anymore! You should be ashamed of yourself! This is why nobody watches you!
Then goes back to lying.
November 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Trump every time he’s confronted about one of his lies: “Who are you with?”
Reporter: Gives name of company.
Trump: You’re fake news. You’re terrible. I’m not calling on you anymore! You should be ashamed of yourself! This is why nobody watches you!
Then goes back to lying.
Reporter: Gives name of company.
Trump: You’re fake news. You’re terrible. I’m not calling on you anymore! You should be ashamed of yourself! This is why nobody watches you!
Then goes back to lying.
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As we watch Trump & the GOP ignore the Constitution & the concept of human rights in the United States, consider what’s been happening in Canada with right-wing Premiers and Poilievre normalizing the common abuse of the Notwithstanding Clause to make Canada’s Charter of Rights & Freedoms irrelevant.
November 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
As we watch Trump & the GOP ignore the Constitution & the concept of human rights in the United States, consider what’s been happening in Canada with right-wing Premiers and Poilievre normalizing the common abuse of the Notwithstanding Clause to make Canada’s Charter of Rights & Freedoms irrelevant.