Susan Tyrrell
@susantyrrell.bsky.social
Long-time Calgarian, Canadian First. Retiree and active volunteer. Arts enthusiast and history buff. Looking forward to enlightenment and civil discourse on this platform.
Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
January 16, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Desolation Row by Bob Dylan.
January 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Desolation Row by Bob Dylan.
Going downhill fast.
January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Going downhill fast.
Clarinet, when it’s played well and slowly- very sensuous.
December 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Clarinet, when it’s played well and slowly- very sensuous.
Of course not. I don’t buy books for myself often, preferring to borrow them from the Library. However, given a choice, I prefer to shop local. In my experience, independent bookstores can order almost any book for you. “Buying Canadian” doesn’t have to be all or nothing, just making choices.
December 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Of course not. I don’t buy books for myself often, preferring to borrow them from the Library. However, given a choice, I prefer to shop local. In my experience, independent bookstores can order almost any book for you. “Buying Canadian” doesn’t have to be all or nothing, just making choices.
Still, I’d rather buy books from a Canadian bookstore, better yet, a local bookstore than line Jeff Bezos’s pockets.
December 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Still, I’d rather buy books from a Canadian bookstore, better yet, a local bookstore than line Jeff Bezos’s pockets.
Unfortunately many parts of the world are currently ruled by grinches, including here in Alberta. And unfortunately, unlike the Dr. Seuss story, they are unlikely to have a change of heart.
December 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Unfortunately many parts of the world are currently ruled by grinches, including here in Alberta. And unfortunately, unlike the Dr. Seuss story, they are unlikely to have a change of heart.
A hard “no thanks “ on his offer to “help” with trade negotiations! Any friend of JD Vance is not a friend to Canada!
December 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A hard “no thanks “ on his offer to “help” with trade negotiations! Any friend of JD Vance is not a friend to Canada!
Reposted by Susan Tyrrell
Alberta’s Bill 11 threatens universal public healthcare across Canada. It replaces universal care with a two-tier system. This means longer waits, higher costs for everyone, and weaker public healthcare.
The federal government must act. notwotier.ca/canadahealth...
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
The federal government must act. notwotier.ca/canadahealth...
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
URGENT: Stop Two Tier Care. Prime Minister Mark Carney Must Act Now.
We have to defend and promote Universal Public Healthcare before it's too late.
notwotier.ca
December 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Alberta’s Bill 11 threatens universal public healthcare across Canada. It replaces universal care with a two-tier system. This means longer waits, higher costs for everyone, and weaker public healthcare.
The federal government must act. notwotier.ca/canadahealth...
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
The federal government must act. notwotier.ca/canadahealth...
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
From my experience it took a lot longer than 2 minutes to colour it yellow. My grandfather would do it for my grandmother who thought it looked lard. In our family of five, including teenage boys, we didn’t bother!
December 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
From my experience it took a lot longer than 2 minutes to colour it yellow. My grandfather would do it for my grandmother who thought it looked lard. In our family of five, including teenage boys, we didn’t bother!
Yes, i remember that they had special buses in the early 60’s taking families downtown to see the parade. Despite the decline of all those downtown department stores, I was pleased to discover that Montreal still has a Santa Claus parade!
December 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Yes, i remember that they had special buses in the early 60’s taking families downtown to see the parade. Despite the decline of all those downtown department stores, I was pleased to discover that Montreal still has a Santa Claus parade!
Contrast Hébert’s take with the YYC CBC’s “political panel’s” take. They think it’s a big win for Smith & Carney. Maybe for Smith (another distraction from the recall petitions, AHS scandals, etc.) but not for Carney! Turning his back on BC & his QB lieutenant for dubious political gain.
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Contrast Hébert’s take with the YYC CBC’s “political panel’s” take. They think it’s a big win for Smith & Carney. Maybe for Smith (another distraction from the recall petitions, AHS scandals, etc.) but not for Carney! Turning his back on BC & his QB lieutenant for dubious political gain.
So typical of Danielle Smith’s vanity but she should be careful what she wishes for!
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
So typical of Danielle Smith’s vanity but she should be careful what she wishes for!
Danielle Smith is always blaming Canada for Alberta’s so-called woes; this time Canada can blame her for losing our measles elimination status.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Danielle Smith is always blaming Canada for Alberta’s so-called woes; this time Canada can blame her for losing our measles elimination status.
The party whose leader, who aspires to be prime minister, refuses to get security clearance insists that children of Canadian citizens get it to qualify for citizenship.
October 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The party whose leader, who aspires to be prime minister, refuses to get security clearance insists that children of Canadian citizens get it to qualify for citizenship.
Absolutely chilling though unsurprising in present day Alberta. The UCP reveals their insecurity snd the Herald their cowardice.
Our new Substack article is live!
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
And it asks a very serious question...
Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with?
Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta!
#abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
Danielle Smith's former Chief of staff demanded The Calgary Herald remove an article rebutting his position...
And then it was removed.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Absolutely chilling though unsurprising in present day Alberta. The UCP reveals their insecurity snd the Herald their cowardice.
I get it, but Heritage Park is well worth a visit. I understand how HP’s hands are tied as it depends on government funding of all levels.
October 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I get it, but Heritage Park is well worth a visit. I understand how HP’s hands are tied as it depends on government funding of all levels.
That’s true. I thought you were referring to voting trends. Often it seems like voters vote one way provincially and another federally- to keep some kind of balance. Unless you live in Alberta, of course, where voters behave like sheep.
October 15, 2025 at 12:38 AM
That’s true. I thought you were referring to voting trends. Often it seems like voters vote one way provincially and another federally- to keep some kind of balance. Unless you live in Alberta, of course, where voters behave like sheep.
Experience tells me that provincial election results have actually little bearing on federal politics.
October 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Experience tells me that provincial election results have actually little bearing on federal politics.
How can Trump qualify for the Peace Prize when he has declared war on Washington, DC, Chicago, Portland, and any Americans he doesn’t like?
October 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
How can Trump qualify for the Peace Prize when he has declared war on Washington, DC, Chicago, Portland, and any Americans he doesn’t like?
Me neither. Especially if Trump keeps talking about a 51st state, gives us hassles at the border, sends troops to major cities, and continues to operate as a dictator.
October 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Me neither. Especially if Trump keeps talking about a 51st state, gives us hassles at the border, sends troops to major cities, and continues to operate as a dictator.
Back in the day when I also thought George W. Bush was the worst US President in my lifetime.
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Back in the day when I also thought George W. Bush was the worst US President in my lifetime.
Whoever wins as Mayor is likely to have only something like 25% of the ballot. Same for my ward, as the field is very crowded. I wish there was a preferential ballot in municipal elections.
October 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Whoever wins as Mayor is likely to have only something like 25% of the ballot. Same for my ward, as the field is very crowded. I wish there was a preferential ballot in municipal elections.
These statistics are shocking! So much for “The Alberta Advantage!”
September 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
These statistics are shocking! So much for “The Alberta Advantage!”