Angela Welz
@heartforward.bsky.social
#harmreduction #careisnotforced
#careisnotcoerced
Supporting others grieving a toxic drug poisoning loss, like me.
Treat everyone with kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.
Treaty 6 - Alberta
#careisnotcoerced
Supporting others grieving a toxic drug poisoning loss, like me.
Treat everyone with kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.
Treaty 6 - Alberta
Pinned
30Jan26 Update Alberta
16: 688 (NDP)
17: 862 (NDP)
18: 956 (NDP)
19: 800 (NDP/UCP)
20: 1,413 (UCP-Lethbridge SCS closed)
21: 1,889 (UCP)
22: 1,778 (UCP)
23: 2,140 (UCP-Red Deer SCS closed)
24: 1,496 (UCP)
25: 1,141 Jan–OCT (UCP-RAH YEG SCS closed Dec)
Total: 13,163 DRUG POISONING DEATHS SINCE 2016
16: 688 (NDP)
17: 862 (NDP)
18: 956 (NDP)
19: 800 (NDP/UCP)
20: 1,413 (UCP-Lethbridge SCS closed)
21: 1,889 (UCP)
22: 1,778 (UCP)
23: 2,140 (UCP-Red Deer SCS closed)
24: 1,496 (UCP)
25: 1,141 Jan–OCT (UCP-RAH YEG SCS closed Dec)
Total: 13,163 DRUG POISONING DEATHS SINCE 2016
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It's quite a club. A veritable who's who of billionaires. Early on, maybe naive, but at some point, they had to know what Epstein was.
All the billionaires in the Epstein files.
All the billionaires in the Epstein files.
February 14, 2026 at 3:15 AM
It's quite a club. A veritable who's who of billionaires. Early on, maybe naive, but at some point, they had to know what Epstein was.
All the billionaires in the Epstein files.
All the billionaires in the Epstein files.
You clean up your mess. Oil companies won’t.
Now, Alberta’s MAS may make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.
Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now: share.nwmd.social/s/FV8irWGH
Now, Alberta’s MAS may make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.
Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now: share.nwmd.social/s/FV8irWGH
No More ‘Drill and Dash’ in Alberta
share.nwmd.social
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
You clean up your mess. Oil companies won’t.
Now, Alberta’s MAS may make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.
Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now: share.nwmd.social/s/FV8irWGH
Now, Alberta’s MAS may make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.
Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now: share.nwmd.social/s/FV8irWGH
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They say I’m radical for supporting harm reduction.
Saving lives isn’t radical.
Letting people die is!
Saving lives isn’t radical.
Letting people die is!
February 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
They say I’m radical for supporting harm reduction.
Saving lives isn’t radical.
Letting people die is!
Saving lives isn’t radical.
Letting people die is!
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Angus: It’s like having to negotiate with Al Capone in his syphilitic period. You want to shut down the bridge? Go ahead. Every day, 1,500 nurses from Canada go to help keep Detroit’s health care system going. I personally think those nurses should be working in Canada.
February 11, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Angus: It’s like having to negotiate with Al Capone in his syphilitic period. You want to shut down the bridge? Go ahead. Every day, 1,500 nurses from Canada go to help keep Detroit’s health care system going. I personally think those nurses should be working in Canada.
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The US Ambassador to Canada aka Chucklehead....
February 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The US Ambassador to Canada aka Chucklehead....
We, the undersigned citizens & residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:
1. Publicly condemn U.S. aggressions as violations of international law;
2. Refuse to participate in, support, or legitimize military, economic, or political aggressions against Venezuela and other countries;
1. Publicly condemn U.S. aggressions as violations of international law;
2. Refuse to participate in, support, or legitimize military, economic, or political aggressions against Venezuela and other countries;
We should immediately follow Mexico’s lead and condemn this act of economic warfare. And we should step up with humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people, as NDP MP @alexboulerice.bsky.social calls for in this excellent parliamentary petition: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7082 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM
We, the undersigned citizens & residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:
1. Publicly condemn U.S. aggressions as violations of international law;
2. Refuse to participate in, support, or legitimize military, economic, or political aggressions against Venezuela and other countries;
1. Publicly condemn U.S. aggressions as violations of international law;
2. Refuse to participate in, support, or legitimize military, economic, or political aggressions against Venezuela and other countries;
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America is starving Cuba
Cuban government has informed airlines that they only have about 24 hours worth of fuel left for planes.
Beyond the obvious damage that suddenly shutting down any country's air travel would have, a not at all small % of food and medicine in Cuba comes by luggage on airlines
efe.com/economia/202...
Beyond the obvious damage that suddenly shutting down any country's air travel would have, a not at all small % of food and medicine in Cuba comes by luggage on airlines
efe.com/economia/202...
Cuba comunica a las aerolíneas que en 24 horas se queda sin combustible para aviones - EFE
El Gobierno de Cuba advirtió a las aerolíneas internacionales que operan en la isla que a partir de este lunes el país se queda sin combustible para aviación.
efe.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
America is starving Cuba
Involuntary care fails to improve outcomes & raises overdose risk.
Real care is voluntary meaning available harm reduction options, accessible treatment, housing and long-term supports.
Punishment dressed as care is not that and never has been.
We need evidence-based compassion, not coercion.
Real care is voluntary meaning available harm reduction options, accessible treatment, housing and long-term supports.
Punishment dressed as care is not that and never has been.
We need evidence-based compassion, not coercion.
February 10, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Involuntary care fails to improve outcomes & raises overdose risk.
Real care is voluntary meaning available harm reduction options, accessible treatment, housing and long-term supports.
Punishment dressed as care is not that and never has been.
We need evidence-based compassion, not coercion.
Real care is voluntary meaning available harm reduction options, accessible treatment, housing and long-term supports.
Punishment dressed as care is not that and never has been.
We need evidence-based compassion, not coercion.
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Great analysis in this episode about the UCP misrepresenting data around ambulance calls for drug poisoning (citing @drugdatadecoded.ca)
and the false claims about crime near consumption sites.
At 13 min, better yet listen to the whole episode of #ABpoli @thebreakdownab.bsky.social!
and the false claims about crime near consumption sites.
At 13 min, better yet listen to the whole episode of #ABpoli @thebreakdownab.bsky.social!
New episode!
It's another Alberta Politics Roundup as well as deep dives on separatism and Smith's continued assault on the rule of law!
Listen everywhere you get your pods!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
It's another Alberta Politics Roundup as well as deep dives on separatism and Smith's continued assault on the rule of law!
Listen everywhere you get your pods!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Episode 8.08 - February 8th, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup!
Podcast Episode · The Breakdown With Nate Pike · 2026-02-09 · 2h 14m
podcasts.apple.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Great analysis in this episode about the UCP misrepresenting data around ambulance calls for drug poisoning (citing @drugdatadecoded.ca)
and the false claims about crime near consumption sites.
At 13 min, better yet listen to the whole episode of #ABpoli @thebreakdownab.bsky.social!
and the false claims about crime near consumption sites.
At 13 min, better yet listen to the whole episode of #ABpoli @thebreakdownab.bsky.social!
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SCOOP
A year ago, the Alberta government said it was building 2 drug jails for detainment and forced withdrawal of people who use drugs, in Calgary and Edmonton.
Turns out another was planned for Grande Prairie.
Any others? Seems likely.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
A year ago, the Alberta government said it was building 2 drug jails for detainment and forced withdrawal of people who use drugs, in Calgary and Edmonton.
Turns out another was planned for Grande Prairie.
Any others? Seems likely.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
Alberta government hiding additional drug jail plans
Newly obtained documents reveal a hidden plan to build a drug jail in Grande Prairie, raising questions about how many additional facilities are in the works.
drugdatadecoded.ca
February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
SCOOP
A year ago, the Alberta government said it was building 2 drug jails for detainment and forced withdrawal of people who use drugs, in Calgary and Edmonton.
Turns out another was planned for Grande Prairie.
Any others? Seems likely.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
A year ago, the Alberta government said it was building 2 drug jails for detainment and forced withdrawal of people who use drugs, in Calgary and Edmonton.
Turns out another was planned for Grande Prairie.
Any others? Seems likely.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
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Who is making money off this?
Is Marshall involved? Sam?
Is Marshall involved? Sam?
The Alberta government has repeatedly insisted that its drug jails (“secure care” Compassionate Intervention facilities) will be only a measure of last resort.
But this finding suggests they have bigger plans — apparently, space for 300 adults won’t be enough.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
But this finding suggests they have bigger plans — apparently, space for 300 adults won’t be enough.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
Alberta government hiding additional drug jail plans
Newly obtained documents reveal a hidden plan to build a drug jail in Grande Prairie, raising questions about how many additional facilities are in the works.
drugdatadecoded.ca
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Who is making money off this?
Is Marshall involved? Sam?
Is Marshall involved? Sam?
This image says it clearly and compassionately. Naloxone isn’t about labels .. it’s about being prepared. Accidents happen to seniors, kids, pets, and families every day. Having naloxone means you care enough to be ready. It saves lives. Every life matters 💜 #naloxonesavelives
February 10, 2026 at 2:37 AM
This image says it clearly and compassionately. Naloxone isn’t about labels .. it’s about being prepared. Accidents happen to seniors, kids, pets, and families every day. Having naloxone means you care enough to be ready. It saves lives. Every life matters 💜 #naloxonesavelives
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#UCP #ToddLoewen. Absolute losers and dangerous to Canadians
Janis doesn’t post here so I’m reproducing her IG content.
Todd here (a UCP MLA) is proud to show us all that he isn’t above virtue signalling, that he firmly supports the MAGA movement, and that he clearly doesn’t like fun or diversity.
Todd here (a UCP MLA) is proud to show us all that he isn’t above virtue signalling, that he firmly supports the MAGA movement, and that he clearly doesn’t like fun or diversity.
February 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM
#UCP #ToddLoewen. Absolute losers and dangerous to Canadians
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FOM & over 200 advocates & health care workers (incl. 30+ Albertans!) are in Ottawa this week for the Canadian Health Coalition's annual lobby for public health care!
We're calling on our federal government to speak up & enforce the Canada Health Act: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertanshea...
We're calling on our federal government to speak up & enforce the Canada Health Act: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertanshea...
February 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
FOM & over 200 advocates & health care workers (incl. 30+ Albertans!) are in Ottawa this week for the Canadian Health Coalition's annual lobby for public health care!
We're calling on our federal government to speak up & enforce the Canada Health Act: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertanshea...
We're calling on our federal government to speak up & enforce the Canada Health Act: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertanshea...
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"Alberta is now an outlier among western provinces. British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba all confirmed to CBC News that Type 58 visa holders are eligible for public health coverage in their provinces."
And the limiting health care begins.
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
And the limiting health care begins.
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta cuts access to health care for some temporary workers, raising concerns in the Bow Valley | CBC News
Alberta has stopped offering provincial health coverage to some people on working holiday and young professional visas, a change that came into effect earlier this year without a public announcement. ...
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
"Alberta is now an outlier among western provinces. British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba all confirmed to CBC News that Type 58 visa holders are eligible for public health coverage in their provinces."
And the limiting health care begins.
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
And the limiting health care begins.
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“the government of Alberta has done what appears to be a politicization of the whole process and basically hijacked the organization and the millions and millions of dollars that it administers”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general...
Alberta justice minister uses powers from recently-passed law to veto $780K law foundation grant
The grant makes up 99 percent of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre’s 2026 funding
www.canadianlawyermag.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:10 AM
“the government of Alberta has done what appears to be a politicization of the whole process and basically hijacked the organization and the millions and millions of dollars that it administers”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general...
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You can flood streets with cops and still have suffering everywhere.
Or you can fund housing, mental health care, and addiction treatment,
and actually make people safe.
One is control.
The other is solutions!
Or you can fund housing, mental health care, and addiction treatment,
and actually make people safe.
One is control.
The other is solutions!
February 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
You can flood streets with cops and still have suffering everywhere.
Or you can fund housing, mental health care, and addiction treatment,
and actually make people safe.
One is control.
The other is solutions!
Or you can fund housing, mental health care, and addiction treatment,
and actually make people safe.
One is control.
The other is solutions!
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Canadians, Please consider signing this petition asking for renewable energy to be funded equally well as fossil fuels via subsidies. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Sign this Petition - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Canadians, Please consider signing this petition asking for renewable energy to be funded equally well as fossil fuels via subsidies. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Extremely disappointing to see the lack of accountability and compassion from municipal leaders here.
“there's no correlation between our actions and the overdose events so no one's holding us to blame for that,”
Counterpoint, saying “we’re not to blame” does not exonerate you.
🧵
#bcpoli
“there's no correlation between our actions and the overdose events so no one's holding us to blame for that,”
Counterpoint, saying “we’re not to blame” does not exonerate you.
🧵
#bcpoli
February 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Extremely disappointing to see the lack of accountability and compassion from municipal leaders here.
“there's no correlation between our actions and the overdose events so no one's holding us to blame for that,”
Counterpoint, saying “we’re not to blame” does not exonerate you.
🧵
#bcpoli
“there's no correlation between our actions and the overdose events so no one's holding us to blame for that,”
Counterpoint, saying “we’re not to blame” does not exonerate you.
🧵
#bcpoli
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“Alberta’s chief justice is investigating the conduct of two judges after the Investigative Journalism Foundation uncovered evidence suggesting they gave money to the United Conservative Party after being appointed to the provincial court bench.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
Two Alberta Judges Under Investigation over Donations to the UCP | The Tyee
Ethical standards say judges should not be involved in politics or supporting parties.
thetyee.ca
February 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
“Alberta’s chief justice is investigating the conduct of two judges after the Investigative Journalism Foundation uncovered evidence suggesting they gave money to the United Conservative Party after being appointed to the provincial court bench.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
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“In a letter to Smith, the Canadian Bar Association, which speaks for 40,000 lawyers, judges and legal professionals across the country, says Smith's proposal would compromise the appointment process and judicial independence.”
She’s purposefully sowing distrust of democratic systems.
She’s purposefully sowing distrust of democratic systems.
Canadian Bar Association speaks out against Smith's judicial appointment demands nationalnewswatch.com/2026/02/05/c...
Canadian Bar Association speaks out against Smith's judicial…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM
“In a letter to Smith, the Canadian Bar Association, which speaks for 40,000 lawyers, judges and legal professionals across the country, says Smith's proposal would compromise the appointment process and judicial independence.”
She’s purposefully sowing distrust of democratic systems.
She’s purposefully sowing distrust of democratic systems.
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Police: “We need more officers to fight crime, but your officers commit the crime.
Who thinks this is not limited to Toronto Police?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Who thinks this is not limited to Toronto Police?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Toronto police officers accused of leaking information to 'key' organized crime figure after corruption probe | CBC
www.cbc.ca
February 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Police: “We need more officers to fight crime, but your officers commit the crime.
Who thinks this is not limited to Toronto Police?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Who thinks this is not limited to Toronto Police?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This situation isn’t unique to BC. The same can be said for Alberta, where significant public investment has gone into the private treatment industry without any publicly reported outcomes. Overdose deaths in Edmonton continue to exceed the provincial average, and ambulance calls are at record highs
“The only people, frankly, benefiting from the current model are organized crime and some of these private residential treatment centres who are charging exorbitant amounts to families... without any evidence that those are effective,"
Read @thetyee.ca full article here: thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Read @thetyee.ca full article here: thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
BC’s Drug Response Isn’t Following the Evidence: Former Coroner | The Tyee
The province is neglecting safer supply and housing, which are proven to reduce harms, says Lisa Lapointe.
thetyee.ca
February 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
This situation isn’t unique to BC. The same can be said for Alberta, where significant public investment has gone into the private treatment industry without any publicly reported outcomes. Overdose deaths in Edmonton continue to exceed the provincial average, and ambulance calls are at record highs
