@calgaryswsj.bsky.social
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We had a great convesation on HC in Medicine Hat...
Let's keep the conversation going Alberta!
Let's keep the conversation going Alberta!
'Data not dogma': Town hall provides outlet for frustrated Hatters amid health-care changes - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com More than a hundred people turned out to St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday to join the Friends of Medicare for a town hall event, “An Urgent Conversation: Public Health Care in Medicine Hat.” Friends of Medicare has partnered with local emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Paul Parks to tour the province
medicinehatnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We had a great convesation on HC in Medicine Hat...
Let's keep the conversation going Alberta!
Let's keep the conversation going Alberta!
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The group collecting petition signatures for a citizen's initiative to defund private schools in Alberta seem well organized. They have a website with a professionally shot video that seeks to highlight the disparity between public and private school funding.
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
Alberta Funds Public Schools
A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.
abfundspublicschools.ca
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The group collecting petition signatures for a citizen's initiative to defund private schools in Alberta seem well organized. They have a website with a professionally shot video that seeks to highlight the disparity between public and private school funding.
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
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NDP member David Shepherd said it’s impossible to view the UCP motions “as anything but an attempt to interfere with the work of Mr. Wylie, to divert and detour.
“We have seen a lot of reprehensible behaviour on the record today — incredible disrespect and condescension.”
#CorruptCare
#ableg
“We have seen a lot of reprehensible behaviour on the record today — incredible disrespect and condescension.”
#CorruptCare
#ableg
UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report
A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.
calgaryherald.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NDP member David Shepherd said it’s impossible to view the UCP motions “as anything but an attempt to interfere with the work of Mr. Wylie, to divert and detour.
“We have seen a lot of reprehensible behaviour on the record today — incredible disrespect and condescension.”
#CorruptCare
#ableg
“We have seen a lot of reprehensible behaviour on the record today — incredible disrespect and condescension.”
#CorruptCare
#ableg
Nothing to see here ....
#CorruptCare
#CorruptCare
UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/braid-ucp-dumps-auditor-general-finish-health-scandal-report
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Nothing to see here ....
#CorruptCare
#CorruptCare
www.nfb.ca/film/stolen-...
Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social this Wednesday, 5 November at the Cardel Theatre,
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary
Please RSVP at www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hope to see you there!
#abhealth
#ContinuingCare
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social this Wednesday, 5 November at the Cardel Theatre,
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary
Please RSVP at www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hope to see you there!
#abhealth
#ContinuingCare
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
Stolen Time
A compelling call for justice, Stolen Time follows charismatic elder rights lawyer Melissa Miller as she takes on the corporate for-profit nursing-home industry—an industry notorious for its lack …
www.nfb.ca
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
www.nfb.ca/film/stolen-...
Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social this Wednesday, 5 November at the Cardel Theatre,
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary
Please RSVP at www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hope to see you there!
#abhealth
#ContinuingCare
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social this Wednesday, 5 November at the Cardel Theatre,
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary
Please RSVP at www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hope to see you there!
#abhealth
#ContinuingCare
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
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Learn more about HOW the @abenergyregulator.bsky.social is undermining the safety net for Albertans. This week, Wednesday November 5, 6 - 8:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1
116 7 Avenue Southeast
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116 7 Avenue Southeast
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Calgary Town Hall: Clean Up Your Mess
Join us & learn how people like you are fighting back against coal mining in the Rockies & a planned gov't bailout of aging oil & gas wells.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Learn more about HOW the @abenergyregulator.bsky.social is undermining the safety net for Albertans. This week, Wednesday November 5, 6 - 8:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1
116 7 Avenue Southeast
www.eventbrite.ca/e/calgary-to...
116 7 Avenue Southeast
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"And, oh, yes, he’s also probing the private surgery procurement scandal. Wylie is the only investigator, besides the RCMP, with power to compel witnesses & testimony under oath.
That report will almost certainly be released before his contract expires in the spring."
#CorruptCare
#ABhealth
#ableg
That report will almost certainly be released before his contract expires in the spring."
#CorruptCare
#ABhealth
#ableg
calgaryherald.com/news/notwith...
“It takes spectacular gall to use the notwithstanding concept to strip rights from teachers one day, then invoke it the next day to deal with gifts for top government people.”
“It takes spectacular gall to use the notwithstanding concept to strip rights from teachers one day, then invoke it the next day to deal with gifts for top government people.”
Braid: 'Notwithstanding' takes rights from teachers, then used on gifts for officials
Midway through UCP second term, more troubles arise, including a hike in gift limits for senior officials using the notwithstanding concept.
calgaryherald.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"And, oh, yes, he’s also probing the private surgery procurement scandal. Wylie is the only investigator, besides the RCMP, with power to compel witnesses & testimony under oath.
That report will almost certainly be released before his contract expires in the spring."
#CorruptCare
#ABhealth
#ableg
That report will almost certainly be released before his contract expires in the spring."
#CorruptCare
#ABhealth
#ableg
www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hey Calgary -- This is one film doc you don't want to miss!!
Please see link to register below.
Hey Calgary -- This is one film doc you don't want to miss!!
Please see link to register below.
Film Screening: Stolen Time
Join @CalgaryFOM on November 5 for a FREE, public screening of Stolen Time, a documentary following an elder rights lawyer as she takes on the for-profit nursing-home industry
www.friendsofmedicare.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:26 PM
www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hey Calgary -- This is one film doc you don't want to miss!!
Please see link to register below.
Hey Calgary -- This is one film doc you don't want to miss!!
Please see link to register below.
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
“We saw a govt bullying,” said Schilling. “We saw a govt use the legislature to ram through what they feel is a fair settlement, & then use the notwithstanding clause to prohibit the rights of teachers.
“And this is a broader conversation for all Albertans.”
#ableg
“We saw a govt bullying,” said Schilling. “We saw a govt use the legislature to ram through what they feel is a fair settlement, & then use the notwithstanding clause to prohibit the rights of teachers.
“And this is a broader conversation for all Albertans.”
#ableg
Union leader: UCP has 'declared war' on labour movement, and the response will be severe
"We're looking at a wide range of possible actions."
calgaryherald.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
“We saw a govt bullying,” said Schilling. “We saw a govt use the legislature to ram through what they feel is a fair settlement, & then use the notwithstanding clause to prohibit the rights of teachers.
“And this is a broader conversation for all Albertans.”
#ableg
“We saw a govt bullying,” said Schilling. “We saw a govt use the legislature to ram through what they feel is a fair settlement, & then use the notwithstanding clause to prohibit the rights of teachers.
“And this is a broader conversation for all Albertans.”
#ableg
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
Doucet said he worries about “losing some of the civil liberties that every other Canadian has right now.”
“I’ll be excited to see my students, but . . . sad,”
“This is not how we make things better for everybody. This is how things stay the same, or get worse.”
Doucet said he worries about “losing some of the civil liberties that every other Canadian has right now.”
“I’ll be excited to see my students, but . . . sad,”
“This is not how we make things better for everybody. This is how things stay the same, or get worse.”
'A very dark day for education': Teachers, parents worry over province's back-to-work legislation
The Alberta government tabled legislation on Monday that could have teachers and students back in classrooms as early as Wednesday.
calgaryherald.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
Doucet said he worries about “losing some of the civil liberties that every other Canadian has right now.”
“I’ll be excited to see my students, but . . . sad,”
“This is not how we make things better for everybody. This is how things stay the same, or get worse.”
Doucet said he worries about “losing some of the civil liberties that every other Canadian has right now.”
“I’ll be excited to see my students, but . . . sad,”
“This is not how we make things better for everybody. This is how things stay the same, or get worse.”
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
ACTION NEEDED TODAY: The #ableg is back & Premier Smith is moving to use the Notwithstanding Clause against Trans rights. Personal emails make an impact. Flooding inboxes is how we show the government Albertans are watching & will not stay silent.
#TransRights
ACTION NEEDED TODAY: The #ableg is back & Premier Smith is moving to use the Notwithstanding Clause against Trans rights. Personal emails make an impact. Flooding inboxes is how we show the government Albertans are watching & will not stay silent.
#TransRights
URGENT: Send a Direct Message to the Premier
Now is the time to act. The Premier is about to introduce harmful anti-trans legislation early next week.
transactionalberta.ca
October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
ACTION NEEDED TODAY: The #ableg is back & Premier Smith is moving to use the Notwithstanding Clause against Trans rights. Personal emails make an impact. Flooding inboxes is how we show the government Albertans are watching & will not stay silent.
#TransRights
ACTION NEEDED TODAY: The #ableg is back & Premier Smith is moving to use the Notwithstanding Clause against Trans rights. Personal emails make an impact. Flooding inboxes is how we show the government Albertans are watching & will not stay silent.
#TransRights
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"They had the power to end it before it started. But instead, we have been on strike for the past 3 weeks talking about complex classrooms, overcrowded classrooms, fair funding & sustainable & equitable funding for public education." Lafortune, ED @pialberta.bsky.social
"They had the power to end it before it started. But instead, we have been on strike for the past 3 weeks talking about complex classrooms, overcrowded classrooms, fair funding & sustainable & equitable funding for public education." Lafortune, ED @pialberta.bsky.social
MSN
www.msn.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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"They had the power to end it before it started. But instead, we have been on strike for the past 3 weeks talking about complex classrooms, overcrowded classrooms, fair funding & sustainable & equitable funding for public education." Lafortune, ED @pialberta.bsky.social
"They had the power to end it before it started. But instead, we have been on strike for the past 3 weeks talking about complex classrooms, overcrowded classrooms, fair funding & sustainable & equitable funding for public education." Lafortune, ED @pialberta.bsky.social
Teachers and Public Interest Alberta protest in Education Minister Nicolaides' constituency.
Incredible support in the neighbourhoods as residents welcomed lawn signs to #SupportPublicEducation and #ABTeachers
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Incredible support in the neighbourhoods as residents welcomed lawn signs to #SupportPublicEducation and #ABTeachers
www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...
MSN
www.msn.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Teachers and Public Interest Alberta protest in Education Minister Nicolaides' constituency.
Incredible support in the neighbourhoods as residents welcomed lawn signs to #SupportPublicEducation and #ABTeachers
www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...
Incredible support in the neighbourhoods as residents welcomed lawn signs to #SupportPublicEducation and #ABTeachers
www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...
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“Instead, the report from retired Judge Raymond Wyant has strengthened the case for a public inquiry. Whether the government can be convinced of that, however, is another story.”
#PublicInquiryNow
#abhealth
#CorruptCare
#ableg
“Instead, the report from retired Judge Raymond Wyant has strengthened the case for a public inquiry. Whether the government can be convinced of that, however, is another story.”
#PublicInquiryNow
#abhealth
#CorruptCare
#ableg
Breakenridge: Judge's report on AHS highlights need for more clarity
The government is claiming some vindication, but there are enough unanswered questions here that this can’t be the final word on the matter.
calgaryherald.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
calgaryherald.com/opinion/brea...
“Instead, the report from retired Judge Raymond Wyant has strengthened the case for a public inquiry. Whether the government can be convinced of that, however, is another story.”
#PublicInquiryNow
#abhealth
#CorruptCare
#ableg
“Instead, the report from retired Judge Raymond Wyant has strengthened the case for a public inquiry. Whether the government can be convinced of that, however, is another story.”
#PublicInquiryNow
#abhealth
#CorruptCare
#ableg
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The considerable limitations on Judge Wyant's investigation only underscore's what FOM & many others have said for months: Albertans deserve a fully empowered public inquiry to get to the bottom of these very concerning allegations.
Our statement last week: www.friendsofmedicare.org/ab_still_des...
Our statement last week: www.friendsofmedicare.org/ab_still_des...
Breakenridge: Judge's report on AHS highlights need for more clarity
The government is claiming some vindication, but there are enough unanswered questions here that this can’t be the final word on the matter.
calgaryherald.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The considerable limitations on Judge Wyant's investigation only underscore's what FOM & many others have said for months: Albertans deserve a fully empowered public inquiry to get to the bottom of these very concerning allegations.
Our statement last week: www.friendsofmedicare.org/ab_still_des...
Our statement last week: www.friendsofmedicare.org/ab_still_des...
Well done @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
The truth is that without bold action, our treasured public health-care system is seriously at risk. Our system is in crisis. Canadians are struggling to access the care they need, when they need it.
#CndHealth
#abhealth
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
The truth is that without bold action, our treasured public health-care system is seriously at risk. Our system is in crisis. Canadians are struggling to access the care they need, when they need it.
#CndHealth
#abhealth
Opinion: It’s time to start treating public health care as a nation-building project
Opinion: It’s time to start treating public health care as a nation-building project
calgaryherald.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Well done @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
The truth is that without bold action, our treasured public health-care system is seriously at risk. Our system is in crisis. Canadians are struggling to access the care they need, when they need it.
#CndHealth
#abhealth
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
The truth is that without bold action, our treasured public health-care system is seriously at risk. Our system is in crisis. Canadians are struggling to access the care they need, when they need it.
#CndHealth
#abhealth
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The new mandate letters were chock full of the same old language privatization proponents always use to sneak through plans to continue privatizing & dismantling our public health care & other public services.
Use our decoder to cut through the politicking!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/health_care_...
Use our decoder to cut through the politicking!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/health_care_...
October 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The new mandate letters were chock full of the same old language privatization proponents always use to sneak through plans to continue privatizing & dismantling our public health care & other public services.
Use our decoder to cut through the politicking!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/health_care_...
Use our decoder to cut through the politicking!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/health_care_...
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“Nurses and health care workers deserve safety at work, and not only that – they need healthy and safe workplaces to care for their patients.”
nursesunions.ca/canadas-nurs...
nursesunions.ca/canadas-nurs...
Canada’s nurses urging health ministers to tackle violence against health care workers Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
Silas: We cannot allow violence against health care workers to remain a norm October 15, 2025 (OTTAWA, ON) – Canada’s health ministers are joining nurse union leaders from across the country for a pol...
nursesunions.ca
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Nurses and health care workers deserve safety at work, and not only that – they need healthy and safe workplaces to care for their patients.”
nursesunions.ca/canadas-nurs...
nursesunions.ca/canadas-nurs...
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We're coming to a town near YOU!
1st stop: Lethbridge! Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social Nov. 2 for an urgent townhall conversation about issues Albertans are experiencing in our health care system & solutions to make our lives & health better.
➕Info & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/healthcarele...
1st stop: Lethbridge! Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social Nov. 2 for an urgent townhall conversation about issues Albertans are experiencing in our health care system & solutions to make our lives & health better.
➕Info & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/healthcarele...
October 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We're coming to a town near YOU!
1st stop: Lethbridge! Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social Nov. 2 for an urgent townhall conversation about issues Albertans are experiencing in our health care system & solutions to make our lives & health better.
➕Info & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/healthcarele...
1st stop: Lethbridge! Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social Nov. 2 for an urgent townhall conversation about issues Albertans are experiencing in our health care system & solutions to make our lives & health better.
➕Info & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/healthcarele...
ca.news.yahoo.com/opinion-albe...
At the Premier’s Council on the Status of People With Disabilities town hall on Sept. 8, the message was clear: these changes are unnecessary, cruel and they will deepen poverty.
At the Premier’s Council on the Status of People With Disabilities town hall on Sept. 8, the message was clear: these changes are unnecessary, cruel and they will deepen poverty.
Opinion: Alberta’s new disability program strips support from those who need it most
I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today.
ca.news.yahoo.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
ca.news.yahoo.com/opinion-albe...
At the Premier’s Council on the Status of People With Disabilities town hall on Sept. 8, the message was clear: these changes are unnecessary, cruel and they will deepen poverty.
At the Premier’s Council on the Status of People With Disabilities town hall on Sept. 8, the message was clear: these changes are unnecessary, cruel and they will deepen poverty.
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Albertans will not be divided by the #UCP government.
Join Public Interest Alberta this weekend ✊
#StandUp for #PublicEducation
#Solidarity #StopTheExcuses
#FundOurPublicServices
#DoYourJobSmith #UnethicalAlberta
Join Public Interest Alberta this weekend ✊
#StandUp for #PublicEducation
#Solidarity #StopTheExcuses
#FundOurPublicServices
#DoYourJobSmith #UnethicalAlberta
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Albertans will not be divided by the #UCP government.
Join Public Interest Alberta this weekend ✊
#StandUp for #PublicEducation
#Solidarity #StopTheExcuses
#FundOurPublicServices
#DoYourJobSmith #UnethicalAlberta
Join Public Interest Alberta this weekend ✊
#StandUp for #PublicEducation
#Solidarity #StopTheExcuses
#FundOurPublicServices
#DoYourJobSmith #UnethicalAlberta
www.friendsofmedicare.org/intl_day_of_...
"AUPE VP Sandra Azocar, said since the elimination of the previous minimum nursing care hour in the legislation & policy there have not been any improvements to the way AB provides care to seniors."
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
#DayofOlderPersons
#ABhealth
"AUPE VP Sandra Azocar, said since the elimination of the previous minimum nursing care hour in the legislation & policy there have not been any improvements to the way AB provides care to seniors."
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
#DayofOlderPersons
#ABhealth
Seniors, advocacy groups call for urgent action on Int’l Day of Older Persons
Seniors, advocacy groups call for urgent action on Int’l Day of Older Persons
www.friendsofmedicare.org
October 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
www.friendsofmedicare.org/intl_day_of_...
"AUPE VP Sandra Azocar, said since the elimination of the previous minimum nursing care hour in the legislation & policy there have not been any improvements to the way AB provides care to seniors."
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
#DayofOlderPersons
#ABhealth
"AUPE VP Sandra Azocar, said since the elimination of the previous minimum nursing care hour in the legislation & policy there have not been any improvements to the way AB provides care to seniors."
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
#DayofOlderPersons
#ABhealth
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Reason #9985482 why private profits have NO place in our public health care!
And the scoops just keep coming. Last week, it was a worrying conflict of interest... this week it's TWO worrying conflicts of interest. Read what FOM had to say last Wednesday: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertans_de...
And the scoops just keep coming. Last week, it was a worrying conflict of interest... this week it's TWO worrying conflicts of interest. Read what FOM had to say last Wednesday: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertans_de...
September 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Reason #9985482 why private profits have NO place in our public health care!
And the scoops just keep coming. Last week, it was a worrying conflict of interest... this week it's TWO worrying conflicts of interest. Read what FOM had to say last Wednesday: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertans_de...
And the scoops just keep coming. Last week, it was a worrying conflict of interest... this week it's TWO worrying conflicts of interest. Read what FOM had to say last Wednesday: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertans_de...
It's so important that social workers show their support! Hope to see you tomorrow!
Locations in Calgary:
Foothills Medical Centre
1403 29 Street NW, Calgary
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
1213 4 Street SW, Calgary
#abhealth
#ableg
Locations in Calgary:
Foothills Medical Centre
1403 29 Street NW, Calgary
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
1213 4 Street SW, Calgary
#abhealth
#ableg
TOMORROW!
Support health care workers and our public health care system: Join an @hsaalberta.bsky.social rally near you! hsaa.ca/events/day-u...
Support health care workers and our public health care system: Join an @hsaalberta.bsky.social rally near you! hsaa.ca/events/day-u...
October 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM