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Ebooks, books and cats. Oh and sailing...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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The fantastic @ethymologynerd must’ve put tons of work into this great graphic showing the name and story behind the name of popular patterns used in clothing. I knew exactly nothing!
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Isn’t it ironic, dontcha think?
Recall campaigns were approved this morning targeting UCP MLAs Glenn van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan, and Searle Turton. That brings the total number of current MLA recall campaigns to 14.
🤠Total Recall: Nine UCP MLAs are now facing recall petitions in their ridings and MLA Dale Nally lashed out at constituent organizing recall effort in Morinville-St. Albert. 😬 Read all about it.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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✨ Check out this brand new review✨ of THE BEAUTY OF VULTURES poems by @wendymcgrath.bsky.social , photos by Danny Miles

Do you have your copy yet? Order from our online store or find at a bookstore near you!

#NeWestPress #BookReview #TheBeautyofVultures

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November 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Do you know an exceptional editor? Did you make an outstanding contribution as an editor? Shine a spotlight on great editing by submitting a nomination for the 2026 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. www.editors.ca/about/awards...
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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This Land Is a Lullaby has won the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award in the Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books category!

Our heartfelt congratulations to author Tonya Simpson and illustrator Delreé Dumont!
November 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Local legislator displays the importance of kerning
October 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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These two beautiful books are finalists for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards in the Young People’s Literature – Illustrated Books category!

📚This Land is a Lullaby by Tonya Simpson and Delreé Dumont
📚The Rock and the Butterfly by Kathy Stinson and Brooke Kerrigan
October 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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The nervous system wasn't made for scrolling social media without image descriptions.

Adding alt text says, ‘we want you here too,’ and keeps our nervous systems in check.

It’s easy to add: Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a description and post.
October 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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One week until my “Better With Bison” webinar at the North American Bison Discovery Center. Join me Oct. 25, 1PM CT, to learn about what makes bison so special.
✅ FREE to attend | virtual | kids and adults welcome
🔗 Join here: meet.google.com/ywx-uncf-nya...
@orcabook.bsky.social #bison #kidlit
October 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Not a bad place to wait if you have to wait for someone...
October 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website.

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#NeWestPress #NowHiring
October 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Ace Frehley! Oh no... Sigh.
October 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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EXCITING NEWS: Accessibility Standards Canada's Plain Language Standard is now out, just in time for #InternationalPlainLanguageDay!

Since 2020, I've been on the technical committee that developed this standard, so it's great to see it out in the world.

accessible.canada.ca/news/accessi...
Accessibility Standards Canada publishes Canada’s first Plain Language Standard - Accessibility Standards Canada
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October 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Even though it is a Thanksgiving weekend, our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are hard at work collecting signatures.

We are getting close to 300,000 signatures and there are only 16 days left.

You can sign the petition at 50 locations across Alberta:

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website
Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.
www.forever-canadian.ca
October 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website.

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#NeWestPress #NowHiring
October 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Are you an educator looking for age-appropriate horror for your students? Look no further for stories that young readers will find scary and thrilling—and that meets them where they’re at.

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Halloween stories for readers at all levels! 🎃
Email from Orca Book Publishers A mix of frights, chills and laughs Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser. October is here and Halloween excitement has begun! Look no further for age-
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October 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website.

buff.ly/fXs8W0A

#NeWestPress #NowHiring
October 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Is academic copy editing for you? Find out in our Oct. 21 webinar with James Harbeck, which will examine the particularities of copy editing academic books and the skills required. Sign up now to learn more: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

#Editing #CopyEditing #AcademicEditing
October 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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This map divides Canada into four equally populated regions. Source: buff.ly/VpmZKji
October 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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TODAY, there are more than 85 #ForeverCanadian petition locations across Alberta. Please, take a minute to look up your closest location and sign the petition.

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website
Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.
www.forever-canadian.ca
October 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Dear parents, one of the best things that happened in the last few centuries was the declining child mortality rate around the world. Source: buff.ly/IC4werE
September 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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WCAG Success Criterion 6.1.1: Give A Shit.

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Understanding Success Criterion 6.1.1: Give a Shit
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September 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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@nnelsca.bsky.social offers a new embossed braille service for readers & libraries nationwide, thanks to a partnership with CELA & support from the Government of Canada’s Equitable Access to Reading Program.

Riane LaPaire, NNELS Braille Coordinator, shares more:

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September 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Did you know that if you chant “add alt text” three times in the mirror, a social media manager appears behind you with a cat meme!
September 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM