Bob Cunningham 🇨🇦
@bobcunningham.bsky.social
Husband. Father. Grandfather. Canadian. Retired IT guy. Born and live on Treaty 6 territory.
Wondering if I should learn Mandarin.
Wondering if I should learn Mandarin.
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
#ABHealthCare crumbling or already crumbs?
Poor (or intentional) capacity planning?
Poor (or intentional) workforce management?
Is it now unsafe?
Don't know what you got
(till it's gone)
...and it might be already...
Poor (or intentional) capacity planning?
Poor (or intentional) workforce management?
Is it now unsafe?
Don't know what you got
(till it's gone)
...and it might be already...
Take a listen…. Frank honest conversation about the state of HC in AB these days.
The system has collapsed…
The system has collapsed…
The Alberta Healthcare Disaster, with Dr. Paul Parks
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
January 7, 2026 at 3:10 AM
#ABHealthCare crumbling or already crumbs?
Poor (or intentional) capacity planning?
Poor (or intentional) workforce management?
Is it now unsafe?
Don't know what you got
(till it's gone)
...and it might be already...
Poor (or intentional) capacity planning?
Poor (or intentional) workforce management?
Is it now unsafe?
Don't know what you got
(till it's gone)
...and it might be already...
Reposted by Bob Cunningham 🇨🇦
Seeing more and more weighing in about how the GNH Triage nurse/ED team should be held to personal account makes me realize that the avg AB just doesn’t understand what an utter dumpster fire our major EDs have been for months/yrs.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Seeing more and more weighing in about how the GNH Triage nurse/ED team should be held to personal account makes me realize that the avg AB just doesn’t understand what an utter dumpster fire our major EDs have been for months/yrs.
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Easy to dismiss until you have a life threatening experience needing the health care sysyem.
I have had 2.
Most recent 2015 went to ER w/chest pains; stent inserted within 7 hrs; triple CABG 3 weeks later; still alive today.
Given the current state of #AHS don't want a 3rd.
I have had 2.
Most recent 2015 went to ER w/chest pains; stent inserted within 7 hrs; triple CABG 3 weeks later; still alive today.
Given the current state of #AHS don't want a 3rd.
Seeing more and more weighing in about how the GNH Triage nurse/ED team should be held to personal account makes me realize that the avg AB just doesn’t understand what an utter dumpster fire our major EDs have been for months/yrs.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Easy to dismiss until you have a life threatening experience needing the health care sysyem.
I have had 2.
Most recent 2015 went to ER w/chest pains; stent inserted within 7 hrs; triple CABG 3 weeks later; still alive today.
Given the current state of #AHS don't want a 3rd.
I have had 2.
Most recent 2015 went to ER w/chest pains; stent inserted within 7 hrs; triple CABG 3 weeks later; still alive today.
Given the current state of #AHS don't want a 3rd.
Horrible outcome, condolances and prayers for his family.
2015 went to ER w/chest pains; stent inserted within 7 hrs; triple CABG 3 weeks later; that was then; it so broke now.
"...let's review this case in the context of the severe system overcrowding, and commit to a real plan and a real fix."
2015 went to ER w/chest pains; stent inserted within 7 hrs; triple CABG 3 weeks later; that was then; it so broke now.
"...let's review this case in the context of the severe system overcrowding, and commit to a real plan and a real fix."
December 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Horrible outcome, condolances and prayers for his family.
2015 went to ER w/chest pains; stent inserted within 7 hrs; triple CABG 3 weeks later; that was then; it so broke now.
"...let's review this case in the context of the severe system overcrowding, and commit to a real plan and a real fix."
2015 went to ER w/chest pains; stent inserted within 7 hrs; triple CABG 3 weeks later; that was then; it so broke now.
"...let's review this case in the context of the severe system overcrowding, and commit to a real plan and a real fix."
This just makes sense ... unfortunately those in charge of health care and our province are senseless.
#abpoli #ahs #abhealth #abgov
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#abpoli #ahs #abhealth #abgov
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An important heads up!
But maybe a little light on underlying causes and possible solutions.
I'll provide my perspective on things in this mini-thread.
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But maybe a little light on underlying causes and possible solutions.
I'll provide my perspective on things in this mini-thread.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Very astute analysis! Worth the read to understand how Danielle Smith gets it done even with the individual atrocities being legislated, .
#ab #abgov #abpoli #ableg
#ab #abgov #abpoli #ableg
Danielle Smith’s Superpower: Making Radical Policies Sound Sane and Safe
A field guide to persuading smart people to believe utterly unhinged ideas.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
A field guide to persuading smart people to believe utterly unhinged ideas.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
Danielle Smith’s Superpower: Making Radical Policies Sound Sane and Safe
A field guide to persuading smart people to believe utterly unhinged ideas
markhamhislop.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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On behalf of the City of Edmonton, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the horrific antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach.
Families and community members had gathered peacefully to celebrate Hanukkah, a time of light, hope and the right to practice one’s faith.
Families and community members had gathered peacefully to celebrate Hanukkah, a time of light, hope and the right to practice one’s faith.
December 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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"Instead of focusing on ideology and dogma, govt could use their time and energy, and our taxpayer dollars, on bolstering the workforce AND funding increased staffing lines to first use our EMPTY ORs in all of our current hospitals."
#ahs #ableg #abgov
#ahs #ableg #abgov
medicinehatnews.com/...
"This decision to cancel these procurements was based on several factors..." I wonder if one of them was they finally got around to talking to local surgeons in the areas and found out we have EMPTY ORs in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
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"This decision to cancel these procurements was based on several factors..." I wonder if one of them was they finally got around to talking to local surgeons in the areas and found out we have EMPTY ORs in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
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AHS cancels procurement of Lethbridge chartered surgical facility - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com The UCP government has cancelled the procurement of two chartered surgical facilities this week, including the one planned for Lethbridge. The news of the cancellations was unveiled during question period in Tuesday afternoon’s legislative session. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Services Matt Jones informed legislature of the cancellations in response to a question about
medicinehatnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Well ... if you want a job done poorly and fail ... do it yourself?
Quite the caper down in Lethbridge: the Nate Neudorf recall campaign isn't circulating its petition, and petition leader is ghosting would-be canvassers.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
Lethbridgians worried MLA recall drive is a 'sham' that's ignoring volunteers | CBC News
Locals can't sign up to canvass for petitions against United Conservative MLA Nathan Neudorf or find out where to sign forms.
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Well ... if you want a job done poorly and fail ... do it yourself?
Reposted by Bob Cunningham 🇨🇦
So authoritarian threats and intimidation begin.
Danielle Smith, obey the Constitution, honour First Nations Treaties and respect nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans, and you won’t have to fear me.
You and I differ. I follow the law.
#ableg
ca.news.yahoo.com/braid-monste...
Danielle Smith, obey the Constitution, honour First Nations Treaties and respect nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans, and you won’t have to fear me.
You and I differ. I follow the law.
#ableg
ca.news.yahoo.com/braid-monste...
Braid: With monster fine and ban on words, UCP locks down political landscape
Bill 14 would institute hefty penalties for anyone who misuses information collection during a petition drive while also limiting the use of some words in political party names
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
So authoritarian threats and intimidation begin.
Danielle Smith, obey the Constitution, honour First Nations Treaties and respect nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans, and you won’t have to fear me.
You and I differ. I follow the law.
#ableg
ca.news.yahoo.com/braid-monste...
Danielle Smith, obey the Constitution, honour First Nations Treaties and respect nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans, and you won’t have to fear me.
You and I differ. I follow the law.
#ableg
ca.news.yahoo.com/braid-monste...
We are sinking to unnecessary deaths under Danielle and her dreams ...
Currently in AB: 50% of ALL Emergency Care Spaces in the Edmonton and Calgary major EDs are blocked by very sick pts who cannot be admitted up to the proper floor as the hospital is too full. (= Emerg In -Pts = EIPs). STRANDED in our EDs.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:48 AM
We are sinking to unnecessary deaths under Danielle and her dreams ...
Reposted by Bob Cunningham 🇨🇦
AB has only one chance ... election on or before 2027 ... if UCP wins ... most of us lose.
If you read nothing else I write, read this.
Canadians outside Alberta, pay particular attention. If Smith succeeds, she will infect other provinces with "ungoverning."
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
Canadians outside Alberta, pay particular attention. If Smith succeeds, she will infect other provinces with "ungoverning."
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
Danielle Smith is "Ungoverning" Alberta
And trying to break the very idea of Canada
markhamhislop.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
AB has only one chance ... election on or before 2027 ... if UCP wins ... most of us lose.
You're grabbed by the story ... the dialog ... the pictures painted in your mind by the words ... visuals augment but don't need to be 50 feet across ... don't need shaking seats ... don't need odorous venues ... those are for popcorn vendors.
December 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM
You're grabbed by the story ... the dialog ... the pictures painted in your mind by the words ... visuals augment but don't need to be 50 feet across ... don't need shaking seats ... don't need odorous venues ... those are for popcorn vendors.
Reposted by Bob Cunningham 🇨🇦
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
#NDRAVAW #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #OurActionsMatter
www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
#NDRAVAW #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #OurActionsMatter
www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - Canada.ca
Information on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and why we commemorated tragedy at Polytechnique Montréal.
www.canada.ca
December 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
#NDRAVAW #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #OurActionsMatter
www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
#NDRAVAW #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #OurActionsMatter
www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
Show receipts or shut up ... makes sense to me.
This is literally NONSENSE. Absolutely nonsensical!
Reminder: the Premier has NO medical expertise whatsoever, and seems to be getting horrendous advice (if she isn’t intentionally trying to mislead here)
Let’s delve into a couple of points:
x.com/thebreakdownab...
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Reminder: the Premier has NO medical expertise whatsoever, and seems to be getting horrendous advice (if she isn’t intentionally trying to mislead here)
Let’s delve into a couple of points:
x.com/thebreakdownab...
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December 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Show receipts or shut up ... makes sense to me.
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
#NDRAVAW #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #OurActionsMatter
www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
#NDRAVAW #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #OurActionsMatter
www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - Canada.ca
Information on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and why we commemorated tragedy at Polytechnique Montréal.
www.canada.ca
December 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
#NDRAVAW #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #OurActionsMatter
www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
#NDRAVAW #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #OurActionsMatter
www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
Reposted by Bob Cunningham 🇨🇦
'I used to be the kid looking for help': Can Man Dan marks 15 years of holiday food and toy drive
edmontonjournal.com/news/i-used-...
edmontonjournal.com/news/i-used-...
'I used to be the kid looking for help': Can Man Dan marks 15 years of holiday food and toy drive
Daniel Johnstone kicked off his event in Edmonton on Friday.
edmontonjournal.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
'I used to be the kid looking for help': Can Man Dan marks 15 years of holiday food and toy drive
edmontonjournal.com/news/i-used-...
edmontonjournal.com/news/i-used-...
"Tis the season" ...
... but E/R halls being adorned with incoming patients was probably not the meaning of that carol ... 🥺
... but E/R halls being adorned with incoming patients was probably not the meaning of that carol ... 🥺
CONDOLANCES to my colleagues and the patients in the Edmonton Area.
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
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They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
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December 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"Tis the season" ...
... but E/R halls being adorned with incoming patients was probably not the meaning of that carol ... 🥺
... but E/R halls being adorned with incoming patients was probably not the meaning of that carol ... 🥺
America's regression through aggression is Trump's mantra.
They cannot be given authority to forcibly remove anyone from their vehicle this way. Think about how bad actors would abuse this power.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
America's regression through aggression is Trump's mantra.
Respect for the rule of the law is not a characteristic of Danielle Smith and the UCP party as a whole.
#ABleg #ABgov
#ABleg #ABgov
Another barrier crossed in the UCP march of authoritarianism - publicly disrespecting a judge for exercising his right to call out anti-democratic legislation.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
December 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Reposted by Bob Cunningham 🇨🇦
My opinion piece in the Edmonton Journal on what the trans mountain pipeline expansion project taught me about nation-building.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Amarjeet Sohi: What TMX taught me about nation-building
When I look back and reflect, the benefits of TMX are clear both for Alberta and Canada.
edmontonjournal.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
My opinion piece in the Edmonton Journal on what the trans mountain pipeline expansion project taught me about nation-building.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Reposted by Bob Cunningham 🇨🇦
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Go here and scroll down to watch POW!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTu...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
@joeyclift @shaunabaker @ndncollective
Go here and scroll down to watch POW!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTu...
Go here and scroll down to watch POW!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTu...