S Hempel 🇨🇦🍁
@shalice.bsky.social
Retired teacher, proud parent and grandmother, gardener, traveller and book worm. Loves a cozy knit night. Born and raised Albertan, Canadian first 🇨🇦
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Never since 1905, when Alberta became a province, was a petition with nearly half a million signatures tabled in the Legislature.
Never was a Premier presented with such clear choice between right and wrong.
Premier, do the right thing. Avoid a divisive referendum. #ableg
Never was a Premier presented with such clear choice between right and wrong.
Premier, do the right thing. Avoid a divisive referendum. #ableg
December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Never since 1905, when Alberta became a province, was a petition with nearly half a million signatures tabled in the Legislature.
Never was a Premier presented with such clear choice between right and wrong.
Premier, do the right thing. Avoid a divisive referendum. #ableg
Never was a Premier presented with such clear choice between right and wrong.
Premier, do the right thing. Avoid a divisive referendum. #ableg
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Exclusive: Alberta oil regulator stopped enforcing gas flaring limits after government pressure, documents show reut.rs/4rCQsMz
Exclusive: Alberta oil regulator stopped enforcing gas flaring limits after government pressure, documents show
The regulator in charge of environmental enforcement in Canada's main oil-producing province bent to pressure from the provincial government and oil companies to eliminate a limit on natural gas flaring as Canadian oil production increased, according to documents seen by Reuters.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Danielle Smith dared Eastern Slopes coal mine opponents to start a citizen initiative petition – so Corb Lund did. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/dani...
Danielle Smith dared Eastern Slopes coal mine opponents to start a citizen initiative petition – so Corb Lund did - Alberta Politics
Albertan country music icon Corb Lund showed up in Edmonton yesterday to drop off a citizen initiative application at the offices of Elections Alberta for a referendum petition seeking permanent prote...
albertapolitics.ca
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Danielle Smith dared Eastern Slopes coal mine opponents to start a citizen initiative petition – so Corb Lund did. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/dani...
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“I am not working in those facilities because I find it morally inappropriate.”
A Tyee investigation found that Calgary anesthesiologists are being scheduled by managers, in response to government directives, to work in for-profit chartered surgical facilities, sometimes against their will. #abpoli
A Tyee investigation found that Calgary anesthesiologists are being scheduled by managers, in response to government directives, to work in for-profit chartered surgical facilities, sometimes against their will. #abpoli
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta’s For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing | The Tyee
The shift strong-arms doctors but hasn’t saved money or shortened waits for critical operations, sources say. A Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
November 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“I am not working in those facilities because I find it morally inappropriate.”
A Tyee investigation found that Calgary anesthesiologists are being scheduled by managers, in response to government directives, to work in for-profit chartered surgical facilities, sometimes against their will. #abpoli
A Tyee investigation found that Calgary anesthesiologists are being scheduled by managers, in response to government directives, to work in for-profit chartered surgical facilities, sometimes against their will. #abpoli
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Doctors request vaccinations be given to children at hospitals (when parents are willing to do so); province says no.
Bananas.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Bananas.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta doctors call for regular access to vaccines in children's hospitals to combat low immunization rates | CBC News
Some Alberta pediatricians say they've got an idea to help improve routine childhood vaccination rates, but they're facing roadblocks. The doctors want the shots, including measles and whooping cough ...
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Doctors request vaccinations be given to children at hospitals (when parents are willing to do so); province says no.
Bananas.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Bananas.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta MLA Angela Pitt accuses school principal of weaponizing position to push recall petition — principal says he’s specifically not been advertising his title, but Pitt has now brought it to the forefront.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Alberta MLA accuses school principal of weaponizing position to push recall petition
One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus members went on the attack Wednesday against a constituent trying to get her kicked out of the legislature.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Alberta MLA Angela Pitt accuses school principal of weaponizing position to push recall petition — principal says he’s specifically not been advertising his title, but Pitt has now brought it to the forefront.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
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Rethinking COP30: Why Scaling Clean Energy Is the Climate Imperative
The energy transition is inevitable, but will it arrive quickly or slowly? COP30 could be the beginning of hastening its arrival
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/revamping-...
The energy transition is inevitable, but will it arrive quickly or slowly? COP30 could be the beginning of hastening its arrival
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/revamping-...
Revamping COP30: Why Scaling Clean Energy Is the Climate Imperative
The energy transition is inevitable, but will it arrive quickly or slowly? COP30 could be the beginning of hastening its arrival
markhamhislop.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Rethinking COP30: Why Scaling Clean Energy Is the Climate Imperative
The energy transition is inevitable, but will it arrive quickly or slowly? COP30 could be the beginning of hastening its arrival
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/revamping-...
The energy transition is inevitable, but will it arrive quickly or slowly? COP30 could be the beginning of hastening its arrival
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/revamping-...
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I think folks should be making a bigger fucking deal about how our Premier is saying out loud that the judicial branch shouldn’t be a check and balance against the legislative and executive branches. That notion is one of the pillars of modern democracy itself. calgaryherald.com/news/premier...
Premier Danielle Smith says courts should be more 'constrained' in making decisions
Alberta premier Danielle Smith commented on the justice systems involvement in deciding matters like the use of the not withstanding clause.
calgaryherald.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I think folks should be making a bigger fucking deal about how our Premier is saying out loud that the judicial branch shouldn’t be a check and balance against the legislative and executive branches. That notion is one of the pillars of modern democracy itself. calgaryherald.com/news/premier...
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Alberta is calling. 😔
November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Alberta is calling. 😔
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Can we add interference with the AER to that list? www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/70a7e73...
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Can we add interference with the AER to that list? www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/70a7e73...
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The UCP government pretty clearly tried to artificially suppress demand for COVID-19 vaccines by forcing people to pay out of pocket for them.
It didn't work. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It didn't work. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
High demand for private COVID-19 shots sparks supply problems, waitlists for Alberta pharmacies | CBC News
Some Alberta pharmacists say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as frustrated Albertans turn to them for the shots.
www.cbc.ca
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The UCP government pretty clearly tried to artificially suppress demand for COVID-19 vaccines by forcing people to pay out of pocket for them.
It didn't work. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It didn't work. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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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 12:54 AM
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Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
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 1:06 AM
Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
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Smith Silencing Teachers with Notwithstanding Clause is a Dangerous Precedent
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Smith Silencing Teachers with Notwithstanding Clause is a Dangerous Precedent
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October 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Smith Silencing Teachers with Notwithstanding Clause is a Dangerous Precedent
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when you've completely lost Don Braid...
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...
Braid: An appalling, unjust law drives Alberta teachers back to work
Alberta teacher are going back to work, but the law that drives them lingers as a dangerous attack on rights
calgaryherald.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
when you've completely lost Don Braid...
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...
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As the Teacher’s strike continues don’t forget the Province was budgeting a below inflation 13.2% increase in public school funding by 2027/2028 while Private schools is funding set to increase by 30% in that time. They ain’t governing for all of us folks. www.theprogressreport.ca/budget-2025-...
Budget 2025: Private school funding outpaces inflation and population growth while public system falls behind
Alberta's 2025 budget adds even more support for private and charter schools while the public system struggles and tuition continues to rise
www.theprogressreport.ca
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As the Teacher’s strike continues don’t forget the Province was budgeting a below inflation 13.2% increase in public school funding by 2027/2028 while Private schools is funding set to increase by 30% in that time. They ain’t governing for all of us folks. www.theprogressreport.ca/budget-2025-...
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"Farmers keep making changes to keep feeding the world.
We’re not climate change deniers. We live with its consequences every single day.
And we’re not old-fashioned. We’re willing to try new methods, embrace new technologies, and evolve — because the future of our farms depends on it."
We’re not climate change deniers. We live with its consequences every single day.
And we’re not old-fashioned. We’re willing to try new methods, embrace new technologies, and evolve — because the future of our farms depends on it."
Cultivating change: The unseen evolution of Alberta farmers
Eric Steeves has seen firsthand how combining solar energy and agriculture can keep farms productive and profitable.
www.nationalobserver.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Farmers keep making changes to keep feeding the world.
We’re not climate change deniers. We live with its consequences every single day.
And we’re not old-fashioned. We’re willing to try new methods, embrace new technologies, and evolve — because the future of our farms depends on it."
We’re not climate change deniers. We live with its consequences every single day.
And we’re not old-fashioned. We’re willing to try new methods, embrace new technologies, and evolve — because the future of our farms depends on it."
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The UCP are the worst provincial government in the history of Canada
Anyway, if you want a covid vax in fall 2026 or winter 2027 you have to order it now 🤦🏼♂️
Link is in the post below
#ableg #abpoli
Anyway, if you want a covid vax in fall 2026 or winter 2027 you have to order it now 🤦🏼♂️
Link is in the post below
#ableg #abpoli
🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda
#yyc parent Jenny Yeremiy has filed a recall petition to remove #Alberta Education Minister @demetriosnAB as MLA for Calgary-Bow.
Another incompetent @ABDanielleSmith cabinet minister.
#ABleg
youtu.be/c9JlGu7z098
#yyc parent Jenny Yeremiy has filed a recall petition to remove #Alberta Education Minister @demetriosnAB as MLA for Calgary-Bow.
Another incompetent @ABDanielleSmith cabinet minister.
#ABleg
youtu.be/c9JlGu7z098
Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda
YouTube video by Energi Media
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October 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda
#yyc parent Jenny Yeremiy has filed a recall petition to remove #Alberta Education Minister @demetriosnAB as MLA for Calgary-Bow.
Another incompetent @ABDanielleSmith cabinet minister.
#ABleg
youtu.be/c9JlGu7z098
#yyc parent Jenny Yeremiy has filed a recall petition to remove #Alberta Education Minister @demetriosnAB as MLA for Calgary-Bow.
Another incompetent @ABDanielleSmith cabinet minister.
#ABleg
youtu.be/c9JlGu7z098
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The UCP wants to replace "Wild Rose Country" with "Strong and Free" on provincial license plates.
The minister responsible said caucus, alone, decided on the change. And that the move was "clearly non-partisan".
Here's the official party logo.
You be the judge.
The minister responsible said caucus, alone, decided on the change. And that the move was "clearly non-partisan".
Here's the official party logo.
You be the judge.
October 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The UCP wants to replace "Wild Rose Country" with "Strong and Free" on provincial license plates.
The minister responsible said caucus, alone, decided on the change. And that the move was "clearly non-partisan".
Here's the official party logo.
You be the judge.
The minister responsible said caucus, alone, decided on the change. And that the move was "clearly non-partisan".
Here's the official party logo.
You be the judge.