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NigelBankes
@nigelb.bsky.social
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Retired law prof ucalgary law; I principally post on energy, resources and climate change issues; committed to intergenerational equity; grateful settler on Treaty 7 lands.
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nigelb.bsky.social
I challenge you to read this without teering up.
And if you don't, enough said.
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Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
www.bbc.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
nigelb.bsky.social
Sound familiar Canada?
#cdnpoli #abpoli
mirror.co.uk The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · 2h
The UK must forge closer ties with Europe as Donald Trump proves to be “an unreliable partner”, the head of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) warns today.
Ditch Brexit divisions and forge closer EU ties as Trump 'unreliable', says TUC
www.mirror.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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pfparks.bsky.social
Anybody who reads about this tragic case and thinks this has to do with a HCW not recognizing the severity at triage has simply NOT been paying attention.

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@PfParks: This is a tragic event, and my heart goes out to the pt's family. 1/14globalnews.ca/news/11590698/… I cannot speak to any specific details of this tragic event, but I do feel it is very important to state:...…
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December 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
nigelb.bsky.social
I support Safe Food Matters and the work of friend and former student Mary Lou McDonald
#cdpoli
Holiday Reflections
mailchi.mp
December 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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drhonor.bsky.social
If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · 2d
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” https://cnn.it/4b6g3rd
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay | CNN
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.”
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December 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
nigelb.bsky.social
Here is a Lump of Coal, my final ABlawg post of the year with @drewyewchuk.bsky.social dealing with 2 coal law & policy developments in AB. One deals with Alberta’s Phoenix, Northback’s Grassy Mountain project, poised to rise from the ashes while seeking to avoid federal review. 1/2
#ableg #abpoli
A Final Lump of Coal for 2025
By: Nigel Bankes and Drew Yewchuk Matters Commented On: Notice of Termination of the federal environmental assessment for the Grassy Mountain Coal Project, December 19, 2025 and Bill 14, Justice St…
ablawg.ca
December 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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shastingssimon.bsky.social
The thing I haven’t seen much discussed that I’m curious about is why the people with $ aren’t worried about undermining their own access to life saving treatments in an effort to get faster knee replacements.

If the fundamental bottleneck is things like anesthesiologists, nurses, etc then
December 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
nigelb.bsky.social
My thoughts on the imp BCCA's Gitxaala decision dealing with BC's UNDRIP implementation legislation.
The bottom line? The sky has not fallen in. Premier Eby shd not accede to (or lead) demands for amendments to (or worse still, repeal of) this co-developed contribution to reconciliation.
#cdnpoli
Gitxaala and the Conundrum of UNDRIP Implementing Legislation: The Sky Has Not Fallen In
Gitxaala and the Conundrum of UNDRIP Implementing Legislation: The Sky Has Not Fallen In  By: Nigel Bankes Case Commented On: Gitxaala v British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2025 BCCA 430 (C…
ablawg.ca
December 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
nigelb.bsky.social
Grassy Mountain (version 1) is officially dead.
A long time coming.
#ableg #abpoli @cpawssab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social @cpawsnab.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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seumasb.bsky.social
“She was crossing 32nd Street on a green light with a walk signal when a woman in her 50s turned right from westbound 26th Avenue and struck her with an SUV.”

Prepare for the usual “safety is a shared responsibility” statements. FFS!

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Pedestrian dies following collision in northeast Calgary | CBC News
A woman has died from her injuries following a collision on Thursday evening, marking the 15th pedestrian death and the 38th fatal collision in Calgary this year.
www.cbc.ca
December 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social
Glad to see this re-filing by Corb Lund.
Also happy to note the application fee change from $500 to $25,000 by the Citizen Initiative Amendment Regulation on December 17th does not apply to this citizen initiative. Such a punitive amount by the petty UCP. And money better spent elsewhere.
#abpoli
December 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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nativecalgarian.bsky.social
We have an indoor signing location booked this Saturday for our recall petition, so you can stay cozy while standing up for your community. Join us at Waves Coffee House, Sunridge, December 20th from 1-2pm.

#RecallPeterSingh #ABpoli #CalgaryEast #ABleg #ABpoli #Calgary #YYC #RecallThemAll #Recall
We have an indoor signing location booked this Saturday for our recall petition, so you can stay cozy while standing up for your community. Join us at Waves Coffee House, Sunridge, December 20th from 1-2pm. Can't come in? Park up front and call or text 825.583.7100 and we will bring the petition to you. HOW YOU CAN HELP: 💪 Sign up on our website to canvass, volunteer, or host a signing station 💙 Donate to help us run an effective campaign 📢 Share this post to spread the word! 🌐 Website: www.recallpetersingh.ca 📧 Email: recallpetersingh@outlook.com 🟣 Instagram: @recallpetersingh 📱 TikTok: @RecallSingh . . . #RecallPeterSingh #ABpoli #CalgaryEast #ABleg #ABpoli #Calgary #YYC #RecallThemAll #Recall
December 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
nigelb.bsky.social
Corb Lund has re-filed his no coal citizen initiative petition.
#ableg #abpoli
Citizen Initiative Notice of Intent Received - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has received a notice of intent to apply for the issuance of a citizen initiative petition for a legislative proposal. The notice of inten...
www.elections.ab.ca
December 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
nigelb.bsky.social
This is such an important point; Smith's UCP are enablers of separatism; there is no other way to explain Bill 14.
#abpoli #cdnpoli
December 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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brettbergie.bsky.social
Let these honest words reverberate in Alberta.
hrc.org Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 9d
@mcbride.house.gov is right. It’s hard enough being a kid — and politicians don’t need to make it harder.

Thank you, Congresswoman, for speaking out against the cruel Republican attacks on health care for trans youth.
December 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
nigelb.bsky.social
This was posted over at linkedin from Min Nikolaides. It appears to be genuine. My reaction over there?
Gobsmacked. One more reason for recall for those in his riding with an opportunity to sign. The ground? Failing to represent all faiths and non-believers in his constituency.
#ableg #abpoli
December 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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jennyyeremiy.bsky.social
We must be winning cause this is hilarious. 🤣 Well played👇
#RecallThemAll
RecallNicolaides.ca
OperationTotalRecall.ca
#abpoli #notwithstanding #clause
Two kids crying on “notwithstanding” claus’ lap.
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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kevinnimmock.bsky.social
BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta | CBC News
Skate Canada says it will no longer host major events in Alberta following a review of the province's legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
nigelb.bsky.social
If Mr Rath is off to the US to drum up support (and $$) it will be important to keep an eye on the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, and the definition of ineligible contributions.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg
missellie19.bsky.social @missellie19.basically @missellie19.bsky.social · 11d
So which one is lying or are they both ? Sylvestre said they don’t
want to join USA, Rath says differently
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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dshepyeg.bsky.social
10 years ago, I walked into one of my 1st events as an MLA, a consultation with Boyle Street Community Services on building a purpose-built space for their important work.

Today I joined them to see that dream come true with the opening of okimaw peyesew kamik, the King Thunderbird Centre. #abpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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jvipondmd.bsky.social
“What our paper, I think, makes fairly clear is that there’s pretty much an utter failure of environmental management regulation and enforcement in relation to coal mining,”

thenarwhal.ca/alberta-stal...
Alberta officials stalled coal mine pollution study | The Narwhal
An Alberta government scientist was prevented from speaking publicly about his coal mine pollution research, emails show
thenarwhal.ca
December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
nigelb.bsky.social
Premier Smith, the great enabler, has done her work and now
the separatists can proceed with the next step of their campaign.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Citizen Initiative Notice of Intent Received - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has received a notice of intent to apply for the issuance of a citizen initiative petition for a constitutional referendum proposal. The n...
www.elections.ab.ca
December 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
nigelb.bsky.social
for @tim4hire.bsky.social
tylerfromtheinternet.com Tyler, from the Internet @tylerfromtheinternet.com · 12d
I don't have any news to counteract the terrible news of the last few days, so here is a thread of cute animals eating things, with most with crunchy cromchy sounds.

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December 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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ericidle.bsky.social
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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justinwolfers.bsky.social
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM