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YQL civics
@yqlcivics.bsky.social
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Civics: the study of the rights and obligations of citizens in a society
Focused on Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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@mark-carney.bsky.social -your statement on World Environment Day affirms commitment to safeguard fresh water. The Oldman
Watershed is at risk for selenium poisoning & overuse from proposed coal mines-Please help.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#grassymtn #waterislife #abpoli #cdnpoli #mountainsnotmines
Coal mines on Alberta's eastern slopes could push fishery 'beyond recovery': study | CBC News
Old coal mines on the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rockies are leaching chemicals that are poisoning the fish downstream, says a new study by Alberta government scientists.
www.cbc.ca
June 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Lethbridge - this might be a chance to tell the government your concerns about watershed protection. #yql #grassymtn #mountainsnotmines
thebreakdownab.bsky.social The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · Jun 7
Hey Southern Alberta!

It’s a given you’ll be gaslit and spun, but you can for sure make your voices heard!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
June 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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solarab.bsky.social
Pro-coal advertising blitz by dark money in Crowsnest Pass seems like it's against Alberta's election rules. The province says it couldn't possibly comment #yql #yyc #yeg #ableg www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/03/n...
Pro-coal advertising blitz tests Alberta's election rules
An investigation by Canada's National Observer suggests that far more money than disclosed went into promoting an Australian mining company's controversial Grassy Mountain project and the province's c...
www.nationalobserver.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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solarab.bsky.social
Damning research on selenium pollution from coal mines in Alberta continues to pile up #yql #yyc lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/o...
Damning research on selenium continues to pile up
Lorne Fitch For the Herald Another piece of research has just revealed the contamination of trout and mountain whitefish in Crowsnest Lake with selenium,
lethbridgeherald.com
June 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Persistent toxic selenium in Crowsnest Lake from coal mining.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/06...
#yql #GrassyMtn #mountainsnotmines
Old Coal Mines Near Crowsnest Pass Are Still Killing Fish | The Tyee
A new study warns against new mines in the area, finding toxic selenium pollution persists for decades.
thetyee.ca
June 4, 2025 at 4:32 AM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Federal election results for Lethbridge as of now.
#yql
April 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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lethbridgenewsnow.bsky.social
It’s election day in Canada. Here’s what southern Albertans need to know. #YQL #LNN #Lethbridge
It’s election day in Canada. Here’s what southern Albertans need to know
Monday, April 28, marks the general voting day in the 2025 federal election.Voters will decide if they want to...
lethbridgenewsnow.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
What the?

www.lethbridge.ca/news/posts/e...

#yql
Excessive contamination challenging wastewater treatment plant - Lethbridge AB
April 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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duanebratt.bsky.social
US President Donald Trump has some words as Canadians go to the polls today.
April 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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emmettmacfarlane.com
3) Anyone questioning electoral integrity in Canada tonight, especially re: how votes are counted, ballots protected, etc. is to be ignored. Advance polls are likely to be counted last. Late swings in close ridings are therefore likely. This is not a conspiracy, just how counting is done.
April 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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emmettmacfarlane.com
2) Beware of certain complaints about our single-member plurality system. It's *perfectly valid* to prefer PR, but there's no such thing as "wasted votes" and remember, it's 343 separate elections, not one giant prime ministerial one: if your party can't win many seats they needed deeper support.
April 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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emmettmacfarlane.com
My own Election Day reminders: 1) We don't elect the prime minister so there is no such thing as "PM-elect". If you must, say "PM-designate" or "presumptive PM" OR, if it's Mark Carney, just say "Prime Minister", because he's literally still PM even after the results tonight.
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April 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Tomorrow (Monday, Apr 28)is Election Day. Polls are open 7:30am-7:30pm.
#yql
April 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Which federal candidate have you seen out campaigning in Lethbridge? Who is actively working to get your vote?
#yql #election2025
April 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Advanced polls for the federal election start tomorrow.
Find your advanced polls here -
www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/...

#yql #cdnpoli
April 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Today (Thursday) at the City of Lethbridge's
ECONOMIC AND FINANCE STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE

Potential Water Quality Concerns with Coal Mining for the City of Lethbridge

9am

#yql

agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline...
Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee - 4/10/2025 9:00:00 AM - OnBase Agenda Online
agendas.lethbridge.ca
April 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Federal election voting info. More at -
www.elections.ca/home.aspx

Make your plan.

#yql #cdnpoli
April 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Hear from Lethbridge Liberal candidate Chris Spearman tonight (Sunday) at 8pm.
#abpoli #yql #cdnpoli
thebreakdownab.bsky.social The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · Mar 30
Sunday at 8!

It’s our last episode in our “coal in alberta” series (for now)!

We’re talking about the catastrophic impact coal could have on the Alberta economy, especially to the growing agri-food sector with former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
March 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Did you know you can watch Lethbridge City Council meetings online? The next is Tuesday, March 25, 12:30pm.

Agenda and meeting at -
agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline...

This includes an interesting response to a query on investment in housing.

#yql
City Council - 3/25/2025 12:30:00 PM - OnBase Agenda Online
agendas.lethbridge.ca
March 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
It looks like action has been planned for Saturday, March 29.

#GrassyMtn #abpoli #yql #MountainsNotMines
March 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Looks like we know who is going to be running for the Liberal Party in Lethbridge. Chris Spearman brings a wealth of experience and proven dedication to #yql.
#ableg #abpoli
March 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Good idea for #YQL?
Would you be interested in this type of course?
jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · Mar 22
Following a superb suggestion from @snarkysteff.bsky.social, the City will be investigating offering courses this summer that relate to resiliency & emergency preparedness in uncertain times.

I discussed it with senior staff today and will report back on what we decide.

Such a course interest you?
March 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
Must read on failed attempt at health care privatization.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#ableg #healthcare
DynaLife insolvent less than 90 days into contract for lab services, government documents show | CBC News
Documents obtained by CBC News show that a private medical testing company contracted by the Alberta government became insolvent and requested an additional $70 million in funding, which was denied. D...
www.cbc.ca
March 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
High Five to Councillor @belindacrowson.bsky.social . She gives the best, plain language overviews of City Council business we've ever seen. Check them out on FB.
www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjF...

#yql
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March 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
yqlcivics.bsky.social
If you haven't heard of The Breakdown, time to get to know them.
#GrassyMtn #yql #MountainsNotMines
thebreakdownab.bsky.social The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · Mar 11
New episode!

We're starting our series on Grassy mountain and the new coal policy with a conversation with Adam North Peigan that goes much farther than Grassy Mountain!

This is one conversation you don't want to miss!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

youtu.be/Nl0vfuyW66Q
Episode 7.08 - Alberta's Coal Problem (Part 1) with Adam North Peigan!
YouTube video by The Breakdown AB
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March 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM