Shannon Buchart 🇨🇦🍁
@sgbab.bsky.social
A librarian working in elementary education with a colourful past in corporate and public libraries.
If your principals change based on personal opportunities, then you have none.
If your principals change based on personal opportunities, then you have none.
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I concluded this weeks ago. They didn't hide it.
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister says
Alberta infrastructure minister says the province invoked the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back was due to cost.
edmontonjournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I concluded this weeks ago. They didn't hide it.
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
The UCP didn't have to use the notwithstanding clause. They wanted to, in order to avoid an arbitration process they knew they'd lose.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
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BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
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“the fact is Northback’s Grassy Mountain coal mine will be an open pit mine, even though Smith promised Albertans it won’t be.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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BREAKING: Big Aussie Coal *is* Going to Strip Mine the Alberta Rockies After All
“When it comes to coal mining, people do not want to see mountaintop removal,” she said.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“the fact is Northback’s Grassy Mountain coal mine will be an open pit mine, even though Smith promised Albertans it won’t be.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Administration generally refuses to:
1) Send executive branch lawyers to these briefings who could explain the legal basis for the maritime strikes.
2) Refuses to allow lawmakers to bring legal counsel to see the OLC memo.
Thus keeping Congress in the dark.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
1) Send executive branch lawyers to these briefings who could explain the legal basis for the maritime strikes.
2) Refuses to allow lawmakers to bring legal counsel to see the OLC memo.
Thus keeping Congress in the dark.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Republicans begin to tighten the screws on Hegseth’s Pentagon
GOP frustration with Trump’s defense secretary has intensified, with some lawmakers questioning their confidence in him as key committees pursue an aggressive oversight campaign.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Administration generally refuses to:
1) Send executive branch lawyers to these briefings who could explain the legal basis for the maritime strikes.
2) Refuses to allow lawmakers to bring legal counsel to see the OLC memo.
Thus keeping Congress in the dark.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
1) Send executive branch lawyers to these briefings who could explain the legal basis for the maritime strikes.
2) Refuses to allow lawmakers to bring legal counsel to see the OLC memo.
Thus keeping Congress in the dark.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Former senior AHS execs told me they fear the healthcare system is like Humpty Dumpty: so broke it can't be put back together again. Sources say UCP spending a fortune on consultants for rushed fixes to serious organizational problems LaGrange et al were warned would happen, but ignored the advice.
December 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Former senior AHS execs told me they fear the healthcare system is like Humpty Dumpty: so broke it can't be put back together again. Sources say UCP spending a fortune on consultants for rushed fixes to serious organizational problems LaGrange et al were warned would happen, but ignored the advice.
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The HPV vaccine is safe and cuts cervical cancer risk by 80%, 2 large reviews find.
Hundreds of studies, including gold-standard clinical trials, challenge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim that the cancer vaccine is harmful." www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Hundreds of studies, including gold-standard clinical trials, challenge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim that the cancer vaccine is harmful." www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
December 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The HPV vaccine is safe and cuts cervical cancer risk by 80%, 2 large reviews find.
Hundreds of studies, including gold-standard clinical trials, challenge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim that the cancer vaccine is harmful." www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Hundreds of studies, including gold-standard clinical trials, challenge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim that the cancer vaccine is harmful." www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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“Crypto giants moved billions linked to money launderers, drug traffickers and North Korean hackers ***
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists traced tens of thousands of transactions and found major crypto trading platforms awash with dirty money.”
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists traced tens of thousands of transactions and found major crypto trading platforms awash with dirty money.”
Crypto giants moved billions linked to money launderers, drug traffickers and North Korean hackers
An ICIJ investigation traced tens of thousands of transactions and found crypto platforms awash with dirty money.
www.icij.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“Crypto giants moved billions linked to money launderers, drug traffickers and North Korean hackers ***
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists traced tens of thousands of transactions and found major crypto trading platforms awash with dirty money.”
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists traced tens of thousands of transactions and found major crypto trading platforms awash with dirty money.”
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🇨🇦 ALBERTA CANCELS SURGICAL DEALS TIED TO MRAICHE 🇨🇦
Minister Matt Jones stunned the legislature Tuesday, killing talks for private clinics in Red Deer and Lethbridge. He cited "conflicts of interest."
Carrie Tait & Tom Cardoso report #AbLeg #AlbertaHealth #CdnPoli
#AbPoli #CorruptCare
🇨🇦 ALBERTA CANCELS SURGICAL DEALS TIED TO MRAICHE 🇨🇦
Minister Matt Jones stunned the legislature Tuesday, killing talks for private clinics in Red Deer and Lethbridge. He cited "conflicts of interest."
Carrie Tait & Tom Cardoso report #AbLeg #AlbertaHealth #CdnPoli
#AbPoli #CorruptCare
December 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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🇨🇦 ALBERTA CANCELS SURGICAL DEALS TIED TO MRAICHE 🇨🇦
Minister Matt Jones stunned the legislature Tuesday, killing talks for private clinics in Red Deer and Lethbridge. He cited "conflicts of interest."
Carrie Tait & Tom Cardoso report #AbLeg #AlbertaHealth #CdnPoli
#AbPoli #CorruptCare
🇨🇦 ALBERTA CANCELS SURGICAL DEALS TIED TO MRAICHE 🇨🇦
Minister Matt Jones stunned the legislature Tuesday, killing talks for private clinics in Red Deer and Lethbridge. He cited "conflicts of interest."
Carrie Tait & Tom Cardoso report #AbLeg #AlbertaHealth #CdnPoli
#AbPoli #CorruptCare
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Amazing conversations!
More to come on 2026!
Check back and get involved!
More to come on 2026!
Check back and get involved!
Another townhall in St. Albert yesterday!
We've been all over the province with @pfparks.bsky.social having Urgent Conversations with Albertans about their concerns with our health care. And wherever we go it's the same: folks are increasingly struggling to access the care they need & deserve.
We've been all over the province with @pfparks.bsky.social having Urgent Conversations with Albertans about their concerns with our health care. And wherever we go it's the same: folks are increasingly struggling to access the care they need & deserve.
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Amazing conversations!
More to come on 2026!
Check back and get involved!
More to come on 2026!
Check back and get involved!
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Any one of the abusive, fascist over use of the Notwithstanding Clause, underfunding of Elections Alberta, political games played on the Wyant Investigations, refusal to call a public inquiry on contracting and procurement corruption are all egregious enough to justify recall petitions.
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Any one of the abusive, fascist over use of the Notwithstanding Clause, underfunding of Elections Alberta, political games played on the Wyant Investigations, refusal to call a public inquiry on contracting and procurement corruption are all egregious enough to justify recall petitions.
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Listen, if you tell me that “taxation is theft” I’m going to need you to quit driving on highways or walking on sidewalks or attending a public school or using police or fire services or city snow removal.
I would mention libraries, but…
I would mention libraries, but…
December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Listen, if you tell me that “taxation is theft” I’m going to need you to quit driving on highways or walking on sidewalks or attending a public school or using police or fire services or city snow removal.
I would mention libraries, but…
I would mention libraries, but…
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From the DM's...
UCP MLA says via email that the decision to use the notwithstanding clause was not just about getting students into classrooms...
The UCP were worried that arbitration would cost them "hundreds of millions, potentially billions".
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
UCP MLA says via email that the decision to use the notwithstanding clause was not just about getting students into classrooms...
The UCP were worried that arbitration would cost them "hundreds of millions, potentially billions".
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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“Justice Minister Mickey Amery issued guidance effective last week to Crown prosecutors, saying that prosecuting for those offences will not be in the public interest.”
Don’t we have laws that guide prosecutors? Someone explain it to me like I’m 6.
Don’t we have laws that guide prosecutors? Someone explain it to me like I’m 6.
Alberta urges prosecutors to think twice before charging in cases of self-defence
Alberta urges prosecutors to think twice before charging in cases of self-defence
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is urging Crown prosecutors to think twice about charging someone who acts to defend themselves or others in their own homes.
www.thestar.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“Justice Minister Mickey Amery issued guidance effective last week to Crown prosecutors, saying that prosecuting for those offences will not be in the public interest.”
Don’t we have laws that guide prosecutors? Someone explain it to me like I’m 6.
Don’t we have laws that guide prosecutors? Someone explain it to me like I’m 6.
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It's almost time for #ableg Question Period! Reminder that as of today, the UCP has been in government for 980 days longer the "one term NDP".
#abpoli
#abpoli
two men are standing next to each other and one of them is wearing a t-shirt that says i 'm in .
ALT: two men are standing next to each other and one of them is wearing a t-shirt that says i 'm in .
media.tenor.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS #ForeverCanadian volunteers!
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Citizen Initiative Petition Verification Completed, Results Announced - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative petition. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has determined under section 10...
www.elections.ab.ca
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
CONGRATULATIONS #ForeverCanadian volunteers!
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Elections Alberta just informed me that our Forever Canadian petition is approved! Your hard work and love for Canada paid off!
Now, the Premier must do the right thing and call for a vote in the Legislature.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
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“Ms Smith hasn’t changed. As far as I can tell she’s an opportunistic bottom feeder. She saw opportunity up follow Trump regime to power and even thought she had power of a US governor: sweetie, you’re Canadian!”
Bonnie doesn’t hold back #Cndpoli #AB 🇨🇦 youtu.be/o2RW-_Jmtjk?si…
Bonnie doesn’t hold back #Cndpoli #AB 🇨🇦 youtu.be/o2RW-_Jmtjk?si…
December 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
“Ms Smith hasn’t changed. As far as I can tell she’s an opportunistic bottom feeder. She saw opportunity up follow Trump regime to power and even thought she had power of a US governor: sweetie, you’re Canadian!”
Bonnie doesn’t hold back #Cndpoli #AB 🇨🇦 youtu.be/o2RW-_Jmtjk?si…
Bonnie doesn’t hold back #Cndpoli #AB 🇨🇦 youtu.be/o2RW-_Jmtjk?si…
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In 2024, every glaciated region on Earth reported losses due to melt for the 3rd year in a row, highlighting the alarming trend of accelerating annual loss.
Help us amplify the #Glaciers2025 messages and call for urgent climate action.
https://www.un-glaciers.org/en
Help us amplify the #Glaciers2025 messages and call for urgent climate action.
https://www.un-glaciers.org/en
December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In 2024, every glaciated region on Earth reported losses due to melt for the 3rd year in a row, highlighting the alarming trend of accelerating annual loss.
Help us amplify the #Glaciers2025 messages and call for urgent climate action.
https://www.un-glaciers.org/en
Help us amplify the #Glaciers2025 messages and call for urgent climate action.
https://www.un-glaciers.org/en
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Yep, "the Frankenparty stitched together by Jason Kenney." That's the reality that's always papered over. It's never been fully united, despite the name. There's a permanent struggle for dominance, with the old Wildrose faction usually in command, and the only glue is fear of the loss of power.
The Frankenparty stitched together by Jason Kenney spawns a separatist monster in its ranks. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/the-...
The Frankenparty stitched together by Jason Kenney spawns a separatist monster in its ranks - Alberta Politics
The Frankenparty stitched together in 2017 by Jason Kenney from the Wildrose Party and the Progressive Conservatives has spawned a monster. Hard-line Alberta separatists who were tolerated by Mr. Ken...
albertapolitics.ca
November 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Yep, "the Frankenparty stitched together by Jason Kenney." That's the reality that's always papered over. It's never been fully united, despite the name. There's a permanent struggle for dominance, with the old Wildrose faction usually in command, and the only glue is fear of the loss of power.
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Deadliest tropical cyclone of 2025: A rare low-latitude tropical storm (Senyar, which formed at 3.7N) contributed to flooding in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia that has killed 775+ and left 430+ missing. Lhokseumawe, Indonesia had 15.12" (384 mm) of rain in 24h ending 12Z Nov. 26.
Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442 as people hunt for food and water
At least two areas of the worst-affected Sumatra island still unreachable, as authorities struggle to deliver aid.
www.aljazeera.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Deadliest tropical cyclone of 2025: A rare low-latitude tropical storm (Senyar, which formed at 3.7N) contributed to flooding in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia that has killed 775+ and left 430+ missing. Lhokseumawe, Indonesia had 15.12" (384 mm) of rain in 24h ending 12Z Nov. 26.
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Russia is beginning to evacuate Russian citizens from Venezuela.
Special flights are to begin, as reported by ATORUS (Association of Russian Tour Operators).
Special flights are to begin, as reported by ATORUS (Association of Russian Tour Operators).
November 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Russia is beginning to evacuate Russian citizens from Venezuela.
Special flights are to begin, as reported by ATORUS (Association of Russian Tour Operators).
Special flights are to begin, as reported by ATORUS (Association of Russian Tour Operators).