R Hunter
@divarmh.bsky.social
Retired- living the dream- Cheering on all our Grands from the sidelines; fan of Canadian Tennis and Soccer; Progressive Politics. she/her
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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.
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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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Many questions and a lot of disinformation about the #ForeverCanadian petition. Here are some straight facts about what’s next. Premier has two choices. Which one will she make?
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/aZyCe7xrfDg
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/aZyCe7xrfDg
Pro-Confederation petition verified by Elections Alberta | Hanomansing Tonight
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Many questions and a lot of disinformation about the #ForeverCanadian petition. Here are some straight facts about what’s next. Premier has two choices. Which one will she make?
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/aZyCe7xrfDg
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/aZyCe7xrfDg
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This guy gets it. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Alberta-Ottawa MOU is a climate breakthrough, despite Steven Guilbeault’s misplaced outrage
Federal climate policies weren’t working, but Ottawa and Alberta’s ‘grand bargain’ puts Canada’s progress back on the road
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This guy gets it. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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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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🚨 A Threat to Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy & Public Health Security at the FDA www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... @nejm.org
"We are deeply concerned by sweeping new FDA assertions about vaccine safety & proposals"
Needed: "open deliberation, solid evidence, & procedures the public can see & trust."
"We are deeply concerned by sweeping new FDA assertions about vaccine safety & proposals"
Needed: "open deliberation, solid evidence, & procedures the public can see & trust."
A Threat to Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy and Public Health Security at the FDA | NEJM
Twelve former commissioners of the FDA express concern that the agency’s recent moves
will undermine a regulatory model designed to ensure vaccine safety, effectiveness,
and availability.
www.nejm.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🚨 A Threat to Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy & Public Health Security at the FDA www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... @nejm.org
"We are deeply concerned by sweeping new FDA assertions about vaccine safety & proposals"
Needed: "open deliberation, solid evidence, & procedures the public can see & trust."
"We are deeply concerned by sweeping new FDA assertions about vaccine safety & proposals"
Needed: "open deliberation, solid evidence, & procedures the public can see & trust."
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Opinion: Stepping back from feminism in foreign policy exposes a deeper crisis of commitment at home
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Stepping back from feminism in foreign policy exposes a deeper crisis of commitment at home
A serious foreign policy must still include measurable commitments to women’s leadership, safety, economic security, political participation, and bodily autonomy.
www.hilltimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Opinion: Stepping back from feminism in foreign policy exposes a deeper crisis of commitment at home
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
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Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers’ rights and shut down a provincewide strike.
2 cabinet ministers say money a key factor in using Charter override on teachers
Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers’ rights and shut down a provincewide strike.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers’ rights and shut down a provincewide strike.
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🦠Tis the season
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Chesterfield Royal Hospital reintroduces mandatory face mask rule
Chesterfield Royal Hospital says the rule comes after a rise in flu cases.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🦠Tis the season
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“[Clean electricity regulations] would have done a lot to send a signal to Alberta's beleaguered renewable sector that they are wanted..."
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
What does suspending Alberta’s clean electricity regulations mean for Canada’s climate goals? | CBC News
The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, th...
www.cbc.ca
December 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“[Clean electricity regulations] would have done a lot to send a signal to Alberta's beleaguered renewable sector that they are wanted..."
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Oh, Canada... it's spot on! 🤣
Canadian Comedy Show Epically Skewers Trump With Hilarious 'Quiet, Piggy!' Storytime Sketch
www.comicsands.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Oh, Canada... it's spot on! 🤣
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E-bikes are a growing danger on U.S. streets. In one California town, a 15-year-old’s terrible accident led to reform.
The Shocking Crash That Led Marin County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes
Unregulated e-bikes are a growing danger on American streets. In one Bay Area town, a terrible accident finally led to reform.
nyti.ms
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
E-bikes are a growing danger on U.S. streets. In one California town, a 15-year-old’s terrible accident led to reform.
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This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
This is how a health system burns to the ground
Dr. Paul Parks explains how Alberta's dual-billing plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care.
canadahealthwatch.ca
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
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Forever Canadian petition successful: Elections Alberta
Forever Canadian petition successful: Elections Alberta
Elections Alberta has completed the verification of the Forever Canadian petition and has determined all requirements have been met and the petition was successful.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Forever Canadian petition successful: Elections Alberta
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In another almost certainly unrelated turn of events...
It was Marshall Smith who lived in a luxury home owned by Sam Mraiche's sister!
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It was Marshall Smith who lived in a luxury home owned by Sam Mraiche's sister!
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December 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
In another almost certainly unrelated turn of events...
It was Marshall Smith who lived in a luxury home owned by Sam Mraiche's sister!
/3
It was Marshall Smith who lived in a luxury home owned by Sam Mraiche's sister!
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told reporters to ask her advisors how/why Sam Mraiche was hanging out with her inner circle, watching the 2023 election results roll in.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social and Emma Graney
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social and Emma Graney
Danielle Smith punts questions on health CEO’s election night appearance
Alberta NDP uses revelations to reiterate calls for public inquiry into controversy
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told reporters to ask her advisors how/why Sam Mraiche was hanging out with her inner circle, watching the 2023 election results roll in.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social and Emma Graney
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social and Emma Graney
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People saying “the UCP can’t ignore the Criminal code of Canada” or “they can’t violate the Health Canada act”…
UCP literally do NOT care. They passed allowing them to ignore the federal courts.
What enforcement mechanism are the feds going to use?
Like #trump the #UCP know no one will stop them.
UCP literally do NOT care. They passed allowing them to ignore the federal courts.
What enforcement mechanism are the feds going to use?
Like #trump the #UCP know no one will stop them.
November 30, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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These people voted to restrict abortion in Alberta
UCP members pass resolutions on auto insurance, abortion, clean coal calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
November 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
These people voted to restrict abortion in Alberta
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Final results on the #CanucksThisWeek beat - with Kayla Cross the big winner w/a doubles title and singles final in Ortisei.
Looks like top 200 (exactly) for the 1st time in her singles career.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/22/c...
Looks like top 200 (exactly) for the 1st time in her singles career.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/22/c...
November 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Final results on the #CanucksThisWeek beat - with Kayla Cross the big winner w/a doubles title and singles final in Ortisei.
Looks like top 200 (exactly) for the 1st time in her singles career.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/22/c...
Looks like top 200 (exactly) for the 1st time in her singles career.
opencourt.ca/2025/11/22/c...
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Nenshi's UCP-Lite Energy Policies Not Nearly Good Enough
Opposition Leader isn't a hard job:
1) Criticize the @ABDanielleSmith
2) Propose better policies
Naheed Nenshi failed on both counts last week.
#ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/KmVGBKM7pTk
Opposition Leader isn't a hard job:
1) Criticize the @ABDanielleSmith
2) Propose better policies
Naheed Nenshi failed on both counts last week.
#ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/KmVGBKM7pTk
Nenshi's UCP-Lite Energy Policies Not Nearly Good Enough
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Nenshi's UCP-Lite Energy Policies Not Nearly Good Enough
Opposition Leader isn't a hard job:
1) Criticize the @ABDanielleSmith
2) Propose better policies
Naheed Nenshi failed on both counts last week.
#ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/KmVGBKM7pTk
Opposition Leader isn't a hard job:
1) Criticize the @ABDanielleSmith
2) Propose better policies
Naheed Nenshi failed on both counts last week.
#ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/KmVGBKM7pTk