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David Mitchell :CApride:
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Edmonton musician, studio teacher, arranger, composer.
Husband and dad of 3. Interests include city council, transportation, art, government, society; former […]

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@chris

Crocodile tears indeed, more grifters riding on right wing credulity… usually buried in the last paragraphs of any stories on the issue are a few key observations: their self-described business was farming ostriches for “breeding purposes, some meat […]

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A woman stands in a kitchen smiling to the camera. She is surrounded by trays of dismembered ostrich bones and she is holding a long kitchen knife in a stabbing (rather than cutting) grip
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Have a spooktacular evening!
A glowing jack-o-lantern in the dark, it has a long mouth with hundreds of tiny sharp teeth and swirly psychedelic eyes.
November 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Nicholaides sure is peeved and has a *lot* of complaints against the very legislation *his* party and *his* government passed, and that *he himself* votes for!
Mr. Nicholaides: if this legislation is so flawed, why did you vote for it?

#abpoli #recall #nicholaides
Letter on official letterhead from Dimitrios Nocholaides: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ALBERTA Demetrios Nicolaides, PhD, ECA Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Calgary-Bow Dear neighbours, On October 23, 2025, a recall petition was filed and approved by Elections Alberta. Under the Recall Act, 2021, residents of a constituency can recall their MLA if they are dissatisfied with his/her performance as an elected official. It is my view, based on the reasoning provided in their application, and my previous interactions with them, that the petitioner is using the recall process to influence government policy and not because she has any legitimate concerns regarding my conduct as your MLA. The applicant alleges, in her official statement filed with Elections Alberta (available online) that I have "failed to support public education," that I am attempting to privatize education and that I "continue to dismiss Alberta's role in promoting fossil fuel disinformation in schools across the country." In a recent interview, the petitioner talked about ongoing provincial policy discussions regarding the creation of an Alberta Pension Plan, an Alberta Police Force, healthcare reform and further commented that the government must be stopped. …continued in next image page one cont… Clearly, this recall is a question of government policy and priorities, and not about my performance as your elected representative. There has not been a single mention or suggestion of any ethical violation, misconduct, or negligence. There is no claim that I am unable to represent your views in the Legislature or carry out the functions of my elected office. This recall is clearly an attempt to trigger a new election because of policy and political differences, effectively seeking to subvert the democratic mandate you gave me just two years ago. In 2019, when then-UCP leader Jason Kenney campaigned on the idea of recall, he noted that it should be an "instrument of accountability" if elected officials "totally violate the trust of voters." Legislature Office 403 Legislature Building 10800-97 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1B6 Phone: 780.427.5777 Constituency Office #2214, 8561 8A Ave SW Calgary, AB, T3HOV5 Phone: 403.216.5400 Email: calgary.bow@assembly.ab.ca page two… In 2023, I was duly re-elected as your representative with 49.7% of the popular vote, in an open, fair, and transparent election, giving me a clear mandate to represent you in the Legislature and implement the policies and priorities of the United Conservative Party. Our Westminster democracy provides regular opportunity, every four years, for citizens to re- evaluate their options and make a different decision if they desire. That is the proper venue for debating and deciding policy direction and provincial priorities. I am a firm believer in recall, when used appropriately and for the right reasons. If a member has engaged in illegal or unethical conduct, or demonstrably failed to perform the basic duties of their office, indeed, they should be recalled. If I have acted in an unethical manner or engaged in any misconduct, I would have no objections to a recall against me. However, I believe I have always acted professionally, respectfully, and with your best interests at heart. I recognize that many of you did not support the UCP's priorities and policies in the last election, but I will always do my best to listen to your views and concerns with humility. page 2 continued in next image… page two continued… I will, of course, respect the views of my constituents as expressed through any democratic means, including through a successful recall. I remain committed to the mandate you gave me, and I will always listen to different ideas to ensure I am in the best possible position to represent your views in the Legislature, as I have done with the recall petitioner herself, in person and via email. In closing, I commit to serve every resident of this constituency with dignity, respects and integrity. Demetrios Nicolaides, PhD, ECA Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Calgary-Bow
October 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
davidm-yeg.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy
Deflection, finger-pointing, finger-pointing, deflection, with a small dose of “there was too much politics for us to notice what we were doing” combined with finger-pointing, and deflection.

that’s Carrie Tait doing the persistent questioning as the moderator […]

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October 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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@Nonilex

Look at that commitment to all things American-made…
Close up of the demolition image showing the back end of the backhoe to reveal the maker of the equipment: Volvo
October 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Aaron Paquette’s signs vandalized overnight …

Posted this video with the comment:
“Saw my signs were vandalized.
I know it’s a competition but no need to get emo. 😬
Anyways, election is tomorrow. Let cooler “heads” prevail.”

#yeg #yegcc #yegelection #aaronpaquette
October 20, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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@sundogplanets

ooo… I found it!
A black field with a few stars and a faint smudgy comet in the centre.
October 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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@chad

So, the Gov of Alberta carefully limited and then failed to cooperated with the investigation so that the judge would be unable to actually say anything definitive.

“Wyant did not interview the premier or any ministers and his investigation was limited in […]

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Screenshot from article Wyant says he found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Smith, her ministers or other political staff. But he wrote that the limited powers afforded to him mean he can't make any definitive statements. "That only means that I found no evidence of such," he says. "I can only make conclusions based on the documents I was able to review and the people I interviewed." Because the investigation was not a public inquiry, Wyant says some individuals refused interviews and avoided answering certain questions. "Because there was not the kind of vigorous examination and cross-examination that would take place in a formal setting, I could not come to conclusions on the credibility of information provided verbally by interviewees."
October 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Thousands showed up outside Premier Smith’s “State of Alberta” speech to remind her and everyone else present that the state of Alberta includes that 1 in 55 workers in this province is a teacher on strike, and 1 in 6 people in this province is a child out of school […]

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A crowd of people wearing red, holding protest signs, with a couple of inflatable dinosaur suits in the front.
October 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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A photo of a green frog kind of lying back with its belly out and one of its suction cup fingered hands is cradling its belly. Its slit shaped pupils makes it look like its eyes are half closed. Caption reads: I’m so full. Oh look, pie.
October 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Turkey roasting in the oven with harvest stuffing (moist stuffing with carrots, mushroom, leek, celery, apple, craisins), roasted candied yams, baby carrots fresh harvested from the garden with a hint of curry and fresh parsley, mashed potato, gravy, green beans […]

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A modest table set for six with a harvestey centrepiece, autumn coloured napkins and a large pumpkin on a ledge in the background. Just needs food and people!
October 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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@futurebird

That timeline matches nicely with a ‘modern age’ of stable sea levels after some very dramatic change.
A graph showing many data points representing sea level over the last 20,000 years. Starting 15,000 years ago there is a sharp rise of over 100 meters reaching roughly today’s levels about 7,000 years ago and remaining stable since
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Here’s the government’s track record on funding education, currently Alberta public funding is $3,950 per student less than the Canadian average, and Alberta private school funding is $5,000 per student more than the average. In fact, the only reason the Canadian […]

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A graph of per student funding in Alberta since 2005 in adjusted 2024 dollars. It shows funding flat around $12,000 per student until a rise in 2016 under the NDP but then dropping precipitously from 2022, currently just over $11,000. Meanwhile funding for private school students has steadily risen and is now only $1,500/student less than public. Also marked are Canadian averages in both categories: Alberta public funding is $3,950 less than the average Alberta private funding is $5,000 more than the average
October 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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@americanfietser.bsky.social

Canada has a system that tries to split the difference, especially to avoid freeloaders. If you are determined to be non-resident, there is no taxation of foreign earned income, but as many people carefully maintain health care […]

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An explainer sheet about Residential status according to Revenue Canada. Residential ties The most important thing to consider when determining your residency status in Canada for income tax purposes is whether or not you maintain or establish significant residential ties with Canada. Residential ties Significant residential ties to Canada include: a home in Canada a spouse or common-law partner in Canada dependants in Canada Secondary residential ties that may be relevant include: personal property in Canada, such as a car or furniture social ties in Canada, such as memberships in Canadian recreational or religious organizations economic ties in Canada, such as Canadian bank accounts or credit cards a Canadian driver's licence a Canadian passport health insurance with a Canadian province or territory The information above is general in nature. For more information on residential ties, see Income Tax Folio S5-F1-C1, Determining an Individual's Residence Status.
October 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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@chad

I second those: Knack for Mayor and Paquette for Dene - Aaron has done a good job of representing us for 8 years and we need to keep his voice on council.

YES! PLEASE pay attention to school trustees people! It is a stated strategy of #ucp affiliated and […]

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A photo of a middle aged white woman with long blond hair, dark framed glasses and a brown blazer. There is a large red check mark and label that reads Linda Lindsay EPSB Ward B
October 7, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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So as far as I can tell, today’s protest at the Alberta Legislature in support of teachers who are about to strike is the largest protest ever held at the Leg. with estimates ranging beyond 20,000. And this was only one of many well-attended protests across the […]

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A photo of the plaza in front of the Alberta Legislature filled with thousand of people carrying signs. The Legislature is a Beaux-Art neoclassical building dating to around 1910 in slightly creamy stone with a columned portico, and a prominent dome. A view looking away from the Legislature building with the plaza crowded to the end with as many as 20,000 people, including on the raised courtyard beyond the plaza proper.
October 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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@gildilinie

Since we seem permanently stuck on fptp, I guess its good to have a lot of candidates with platforms I hate to split the votes of all the reactionary numpties?

Saw this sign just down the road…
A large political road at the side of the road. Text reads: DON'T TAX MY LUNCH! Ward Dene - City Council Elect Lana Palmer It shows a picture of the candidate and a brown paper bag with $.25 written on it covered by a large X
October 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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So *this* sign showed up on my neighbourhood, strategically placed next to the new bike lanes… 🙄

I mean, she’s right: roads are for cars, which is why we need bike lanes, but of course that’s not what she meant.

#yegcc #yegelection #yegbikes #bikes
A road where half the paved surface is marked off for bike lanes using low concrete barriers and green flexiposts. On the boulevard strip next to the sidewalk is a large (3x3 foot?) sign that says: ROADS ARE FOR CARS! Elect Lana Palmer Ward Dene City Council
October 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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An image of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms
September 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Since this appears to be one of the new horses for the #ucp to flog, and they are making noise about ‘joint jurisdiction’ for immigration, it will be good for people to know exactly what the constitution says about that, Section 95:

Provinces *can* pass laws about […]

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Screenshot text of Section 95 of the Constitution reads: Agriculture and Immigration Concurrent Powers of Legislation respecting Agriculture, etc. 95 In each Province the Legislature may make Laws in relation to Agriculture in the Province, and to Immigration into the Province; and it is hereby declared that the Parliament of Canada may from Time to Time make Laws in relation to Agriculture in all or any of the Provinces, and to Immigration into all or any of the Provinces; and any Law of the Legislature of a Province relative to Agriculture or to Immigration shall have effect in and for the Province as long and as far only as it is not repugnant to any Act of the Parliament of Canada.
September 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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@dalias @GottaLaff
The goose meme. On the first panel the goose asks, “Which extreme network?” On the second panel the goose chases a running person in a puffy jacket demanding, “Radicalized by which extreme network?!?!”
September 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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So now is when the rubber hits the road for Alberta’s discriminatory anti-trans laws. Edmonton families are receiving notices to complete forms that confirm assigned at birth sex to be eligible to participate in women’s only athletics. This screenshot from […]

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Screenshot of a notice to,students and families. At the bottom is the crest of Strathcona High School. Text reads: ATHLETICS UPDATE ATTENTION ALL FEMALE ATHLETES The Government of Alberta recently introduced new legislation called the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, which went into effect on September 1, 2025. This new law requires all Alberta schools to confirm the eligibility of female student athletes who are 12 years of age or older and wish to participate in a competitive female-only sport team. To meet the requirements of this provincial legislation, families of all female student athletes ages 12 and older who are interested in playing on a competitive female-only sports team, are required to complete the Fairness and Safety in Sport Confirmation Form. This form will confirm your child's eligibility to participate. For more information, please login into SchoolZone to view and print the form. A signed copy of the form by the athlete's legal guardian must be brought to the main office before attending the first tryout (at this time, Volleyball or Flag Football) or practice (at this time, Cross Country or Swim). Thank you for your time.
September 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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“Your Ignorance Doesn't Make You An Expert”
- A.R. Moxon aka @juliusgoat.bsky.social

Today’s The Reframe, on waterfalls and other mysteries…

https://www.the-reframe.com/your-ignorance-doesnt-make-you-an-expert/
Screenshot from linked article. Text reads: This, then, is the reframe. You don't listen to experts? You throw out the inherited sum collective of human knowledge? I would hope to never be that arrogant. You just use your own research? I would hope to never be that lazy. You think that the fact that you don't know means nobody does? I would hope to never be that close-minded. You not believing it doesn't make it true. You not understanding it doesn't mean it isn't understood. Your ignorance give you no authority. Your skepticism doesn't make you wise. Stay in the matrix of your own ignorance if you want; live in your fever dream of superiority with your coterie of proudly ignorant friends; live in a simplified illusion where you already have it all figured out, which gives you an illusion of knowledge and safety even while you're being consumed by those who made the illusion for you. The rest of us are out here fighting the good fight in the real world, where there will never stop being more to learn.
September 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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A panoramic photo of an urban square filled with thousands of people in lawn chairs. At the front is a stage with a symphony orchestra backed by a large screen that says “Disney in Concert”
August 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Edmonton Symphony in the Square downtown, the annual Disney concert. If numbers hold they expect >15,000

Preshow entertainment by the magnificent Keri Zwicker on the harp!
#yeg #eso #yegmusic #yegconcert #yegarts
August 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM