Sarah Elmeligi
@elmeligisarah.bsky.social
MLA Banff-Kananaskis
Shadow Minister for Environment & Protected Areas.
Listener, biologist, landscape planner, politician.
https://linktr.ee/elmeligisarah
Shadow Minister for Environment & Protected Areas.
Listener, biologist, landscape planner, politician.
https://linktr.ee/elmeligisarah
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'I just think killing bears should be the last possible resort': Banff-Kananaskis MLA
MLA Sarah Elmeligi says there are many science-based options to manage grizzly identified in the recovery plan for the species aside from bringing back the hunt.
www.rmoutlook.com
📰NEWS📰
“I just think killing bears should be the last possible resort, right, so if that’s the conversation that we’re having, we need to make sure that we have exercised every other option before we got there,” said Elmeligi, who is also a #bear biologist.🐻
@rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social
“I just think killing bears should be the last possible resort, right, so if that’s the conversation that we’re having, we need to make sure that we have exercised every other option before we got there,” said Elmeligi, who is also a #bear biologist.🐻
@rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social
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It’s no surprise that over a third of the UCP caucus has recall petitions filed against them. Scandal after scandal has left people exhausted with this government.
Albertans want better. They deserve better.
youtube.com/shorts/h2nEc...
Albertans want better. They deserve better.
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Scandal after scandal has left Albertans feeling exhausted with the UCP government.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
It’s no surprise that over a third of the UCP caucus has recall petitions filed against them. Scandal after scandal has left people exhausted with this government.
Albertans want better. They deserve better.
youtube.com/shorts/h2nEc...
Albertans want better. They deserve better.
youtube.com/shorts/h2nEc...
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“The Alberta gov’t released a report on aggression and complexity in schools on Friday that echo what the teachers’ union and others have spent years calling for, prompting critics to accuse the gov’t of dragging its heels.”
It’s almost as if they should have been listening all along. 🎁
It’s almost as if they should have been listening all along. 🎁
Alberta’s new report on classroom complexity echoes teachers’ union recommendations
Critics say the province’s solutions have long been called for, government needs to show greater urgency in tackling issues in schools
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“The Alberta gov’t released a report on aggression and complexity in schools on Friday that echo what the teachers’ union and others have spent years calling for, prompting critics to accuse the gov’t of dragging its heels.”
It’s almost as if they should have been listening all along. 🎁
It’s almost as if they should have been listening all along. 🎁
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
📽️⁉️What will Minister LaGrange and this government do for rural health care? Why are they doubling down on failed two tiered, US style health care?
#mla #banffkananaskis #abhealth #rural #ableg #abpoli
#mla #banffkananaskis #abhealth #rural #ableg #abpoli
Dr. Elmeligi questions government plans for Rural Health Care. Short: Q2 & Q3
YouTube video by Sarah Elmeligi, MLA Banff-Kananaskis
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
Albertans paid the price for the UCP’s $125 million dollar political experiment with public health care.
Wait times grew, errors increased, and patients suffered from waiting too long for routine appointments and delaying cancer treatment.
youtube.com/shorts/vRrj3...
Wait times grew, errors increased, and patients suffered from waiting too long for routine appointments and delaying cancer treatment.
youtube.com/shorts/vRrj3...
Auditor General: over $100M wasted because of UCP government
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Albertans paid the price for the UCP’s $125 million dollar political experiment with public health care.
Wait times grew, errors increased, and patients suffered from waiting too long for routine appointments and delaying cancer treatment.
youtube.com/shorts/vRrj3...
Wait times grew, errors increased, and patients suffered from waiting too long for routine appointments and delaying cancer treatment.
youtube.com/shorts/vRrj3...
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
My heart is heavy with the idea that I am now being forced to defend Albertans’ Charter rights.
Invoking the notwithstanding clause violates our teachers’ rights to freedom of assembly and to strike.
#abpolitics #isupportabteachers #RedforEd
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...
Invoking the notwithstanding clause violates our teachers’ rights to freedom of assembly and to strike.
#abpolitics #isupportabteachers #RedforEd
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...
The Saddest Day I’ve Had in the Legislature
Our fall session started with Bill 2 – the Bill that legislated teachers back to work and invoked the not withstanding clause to do it. Like everyone, I was happy to see students and teachers retur…
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My heart is heavy with the idea that I am now being forced to defend Albertans’ Charter rights.
Invoking the notwithstanding clause violates our teachers’ rights to freedom of assembly and to strike.
#abpolitics #isupportabteachers #RedforEd
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...
Invoking the notwithstanding clause violates our teachers’ rights to freedom of assembly and to strike.
#abpolitics #isupportabteachers #RedforEd
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...
📽️⁉️What will Minister LaGrange and this government do for rural health care? Why are they doubling down on failed two tiered, US style health care?
#mla #banffkananaskis #abhealth #rural #ableg #abpoli
#mla #banffkananaskis #abhealth #rural #ableg #abpoli
Dr. Elmeligi questions government plans for Rural Health Care. Short: Q2 & Q3
YouTube video by Sarah Elmeligi, MLA Banff-Kananaskis
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
Once I was fishing in the Kananaskis River and a Grizzly Bear walked right by me, not 30m away. It did not see me. Nothing happened. I reported it.
Here is a blurry photo I took from my car of a mother Grizzly and two cubs. Again, nothing happened. No shots fired by either side.
Here is a blurry photo I took from my car of a mother Grizzly and two cubs. Again, nothing happened. No shots fired by either side.
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Once I was fishing in the Kananaskis River and a Grizzly Bear walked right by me, not 30m away. It did not see me. Nothing happened. I reported it.
Here is a blurry photo I took from my car of a mother Grizzly and two cubs. Again, nothing happened. No shots fired by either side.
Here is a blurry photo I took from my car of a mother Grizzly and two cubs. Again, nothing happened. No shots fired by either side.
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
My four closest grizzly "encounters" over a couple decades hiking were where we were asked "did you see the bear? [that our group saw walking toward your group in this confined part of the landscape]" and no, we did not see the bear. It completely ghosted us!
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
My four closest grizzly "encounters" over a couple decades hiking were where we were asked "did you see the bear? [that our group saw walking toward your group in this confined part of the landscape]" and no, we did not see the bear. It completely ghosted us!
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
🗣️ Elmeligi said public safety is the top priority but that is tied to co-existence.
There are many science-based options to manage grizzly bears already identified in the recovery plan for the species aside from bringing back the hunt or the minister’s grizzly bear-killing wildlife response team.
There are many science-based options to manage grizzly bears already identified in the recovery plan for the species aside from bringing back the hunt or the minister’s grizzly bear-killing wildlife response team.
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🗣️ Elmeligi said public safety is the top priority but that is tied to co-existence.
There are many science-based options to manage grizzly bears already identified in the recovery plan for the species aside from bringing back the hunt or the minister’s grizzly bear-killing wildlife response team.
There are many science-based options to manage grizzly bears already identified in the recovery plan for the species aside from bringing back the hunt or the minister’s grizzly bear-killing wildlife response team.
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
I found this dude napping - NAPPING - in a parking lot. Lots of people watching. Great staff from Parks came, gently woke him, and moved him off. #andnothinghappened
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I found this dude napping - NAPPING - in a parking lot. Lots of people watching. Great staff from Parks came, gently woke him, and moved him off. #andnothinghappened
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I encountered this gorgeous blond black bear near Canmore. I stopped the car, took a picture from the safety of the car and drive on. It did bear things. No shots fired by either side. I reported the sighting and recorded the observation on iNaturalist.
November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I encountered this gorgeous blond black bear near Canmore. I stopped the car, took a picture from the safety of the car and drive on. It did bear things. No shots fired by either side. I reported the sighting and recorded the observation on iNaturalist.
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Not this year but last summer...I was biking to a music festival and came across a black bear on the trail. He did come at me, but his stance was "whatcha doin'?" I yelled SIT out of panic and habit (I have large dogs) and...he did. And then I rode away.
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Not this year but last summer...I was biking to a music festival and came across a black bear on the trail. He did come at me, but his stance was "whatcha doin'?" I yelled SIT out of panic and habit (I have large dogs) and...he did. And then I rode away.
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Saw this beauty peacefully existing in Jasper NP. We were a safe distance in the car. Did NOT stop.
November 21, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Saw this beauty peacefully existing in Jasper NP. We were a safe distance in the car. Did NOT stop.
"A Grizzly Bear was crossing Rock Glacier with her cubs earlier this year while we stopped to see the Pikas. They were munching on “wild salad”. We stayed in the car and gave them space while they crossed"
#AndNothingHappened #abbearencounters #wildlife #abpoli
#AndNothingHappened #abbearencounters #wildlife #abpoli
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 AM
"A Grizzly Bear was crossing Rock Glacier with her cubs earlier this year while we stopped to see the Pikas. They were munching on “wild salad”. We stayed in the car and gave them space while they crossed"
#AndNothingHappened #abbearencounters #wildlife #abpoli
#AndNothingHappened #abbearencounters #wildlife #abpoli
📰NEWS📰
“I just think killing bears should be the last possible resort, right, so if that’s the conversation that we’re having, we need to make sure that we have exercised every other option before we got there,” said Elmeligi, who is also a #bear biologist.🐻
@rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social
“I just think killing bears should be the last possible resort, right, so if that’s the conversation that we’re having, we need to make sure that we have exercised every other option before we got there,” said Elmeligi, who is also a #bear biologist.🐻
@rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social
'I just think killing bears should be the last possible resort': Banff-Kananaskis MLA
MLA Sarah Elmeligi says there are many science-based options to manage grizzly identified in the recovery plan for the species aside from bringing back the hunt.
www.rmoutlook.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
📰NEWS📰
“I just think killing bears should be the last possible resort, right, so if that’s the conversation that we’re having, we need to make sure that we have exercised every other option before we got there,” said Elmeligi, who is also a #bear biologist.🐻
@rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social
“I just think killing bears should be the last possible resort, right, so if that’s the conversation that we’re having, we need to make sure that we have exercised every other option before we got there,” said Elmeligi, who is also a #bear biologist.🐻
@rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social
My heart is heavy with the idea that I am now being forced to defend Albertans’ Charter rights.
Invoking the notwithstanding clause violates our teachers’ rights to freedom of assembly and to strike.
#abpolitics #isupportabteachers #RedforEd
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...
Invoking the notwithstanding clause violates our teachers’ rights to freedom of assembly and to strike.
#abpolitics #isupportabteachers #RedforEd
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...
The Saddest Day I’ve Had in the Legislature
Our fall session started with Bill 2 – the Bill that legislated teachers back to work and invoked the not withstanding clause to do it. Like everyone, I was happy to see students and teachers retur…
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My heart is heavy with the idea that I am now being forced to defend Albertans’ Charter rights.
Invoking the notwithstanding clause violates our teachers’ rights to freedom of assembly and to strike.
#abpolitics #isupportabteachers #RedforEd
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...
Invoking the notwithstanding clause violates our teachers’ rights to freedom of assembly and to strike.
#abpolitics #isupportabteachers #RedforEd
sarahelmeligi.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...
"During sunset, I was incredibly lucky to spot a mama grizzly with her two cubs. I stayed safely inside my vehicle the entire time, gave them space, and there was no aggression or charging—just a calm, beautiful moment."
#abbearencounters #AndNothingHappened
#abbearencounters #AndNothingHappened
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"During sunset, I was incredibly lucky to spot a mama grizzly with her two cubs. I stayed safely inside my vehicle the entire time, gave them space, and there was no aggression or charging—just a calm, beautiful moment."
#abbearencounters #AndNothingHappened
#abbearencounters #AndNothingHappened
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
Once again, Alberta’s UCP Government plans to suspend Charter Rights of Albertans.
First to attack teachers’ rights, now trans youth.
The Justice Minister proudly said his voice is the final voice on this matter.
It is not. The voice of the people is the final voice.
Plz RT
#abpoli #ableg #yyc
First to attack teachers’ rights, now trans youth.
The Justice Minister proudly said his voice is the final voice on this matter.
It is not. The voice of the people is the final voice.
Plz RT
#abpoli #ableg #yyc
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
Danielle Smith can't stop lying.
She once guaranteed that "no Albertan would ever have to pay out of pocket" to see a doctor. Now, she's bringing in an American-style healthcare system that will force you to do exactly that.
Stand up to Smith's lies 🔽
albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare
She once guaranteed that "no Albertan would ever have to pay out of pocket" to see a doctor. Now, she's bringing in an American-style healthcare system that will force you to do exactly that.
Stand up to Smith's lies 🔽
albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare
Protect public health care. Say no to Smith's American-style health care plan.
We’ve just learned the UCP government has a fully-fledged plan to bring American-style health care to Alberta, forcing you to pay to see your doctor.
albertandp.ca
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Danielle Smith can't stop lying.
She once guaranteed that "no Albertan would ever have to pay out of pocket" to see a doctor. Now, she's bringing in an American-style healthcare system that will force you to do exactly that.
Stand up to Smith's lies 🔽
albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare
She once guaranteed that "no Albertan would ever have to pay out of pocket" to see a doctor. Now, she's bringing in an American-style healthcare system that will force you to do exactly that.
Stand up to Smith's lies 🔽
albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare
Hey Todd Loewen, just wanted to let you know that @apumphrey.bsky.social came across two grizzly cubs and their mother #andnothinghappened
#abbearencounters
#abbearencounters
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey Todd Loewen, just wanted to let you know that @apumphrey.bsky.social came across two grizzly cubs and their mother #andnothinghappened
#abbearencounters
#abbearencounters
🏥🚨 WATCH LIVE: @naheednenshi.bsky.social , Leader of @albertandp.ca responds to leaked reports of UCP plans to charge Albertans to see a doctor.
#abhealth #ableg #abpoli
#abhealth #ableg #abpoli
UCP Government Wants You To Pay To See A Doctor
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🏥🚨 WATCH LIVE: @naheednenshi.bsky.social , Leader of @albertandp.ca responds to leaked reports of UCP plans to charge Albertans to see a doctor.
#abhealth #ableg #abpoli
#abhealth #ableg #abpoli
Let's tell the truth about bear encounters and coexistence. If you've had a bear encounter this year, it was amazing and nothing happened, tell me about it. Email your story (3 sentences or less) and 1 photo to Banff.kananaskis@assembly.ab.ca. post it on your socials too and tag me and the Minister.
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Let's tell the truth about bear encounters and coexistence. If you've had a bear encounter this year, it was amazing and nothing happened, tell me about it. Email your story (3 sentences or less) and 1 photo to Banff.kananaskis@assembly.ab.ca. post it on your socials too and tag me and the Minister.
Reposted by Sarah Elmeligi
Good morning.
If you live in Alberta, you should know that today your government will invoke the notwithstanding clause to wage war against transgender Albertans.
Not because transgender persons are harmful, but because the UCP is distracting you from their mountain of failures.
#ableg
If you live in Alberta, you should know that today your government will invoke the notwithstanding clause to wage war against transgender Albertans.
Not because transgender persons are harmful, but because the UCP is distracting you from their mountain of failures.
#ableg
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Good morning.
If you live in Alberta, you should know that today your government will invoke the notwithstanding clause to wage war against transgender Albertans.
Not because transgender persons are harmful, but because the UCP is distracting you from their mountain of failures.
#ableg
If you live in Alberta, you should know that today your government will invoke the notwithstanding clause to wage war against transgender Albertans.
Not because transgender persons are harmful, but because the UCP is distracting you from their mountain of failures.
#ableg