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Sarah Elmeligi
@elmeligisarah.bsky.social
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MLA Banff-Kananaskis
Shadow Minister for Environment & Protected Areas.
Listener, biologist, landscape planner, politician.
https://linktr.ee/elmeligisarah
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"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
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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"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
"During sunset, I took a drive toward Red Rock Canyon and, on the way back, 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." Todd Loewen #abbearencounters #AndNothingHappened
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Hey Todd Loewen, just wanted to let you know that @apumphrey.bsky.social came across two grizzly cubs and their mother #andnothinghappened

#abbearencounters
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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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
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November 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Don’t miss @albertandp.ca Day of Action taking place across Alberta.

Check my profile for details about what’s happening tomorrow in #BanffKananaskis

#volunteer #community #action
Don’t miss @albertandp.ca Day of Action taking place across Alberta. Check my profile for details about what’s happening tomorrow in #BanffKananaskis #volunteer #community #action
November 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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From one of our riding to the other, we remember those who didn't come home and those came home forever changed as they fought for our freedoms and to protect the freedoms of others. We are grateful for everyone's service to build a better world.

#mla #banffkananaskis #community
Picture: Banff Remembrance Day ceremony. Rows of uniformed service members with background of the mountains and Banff From one of our riding to the other, we remember those who didn't come home and those came home forever changed as they fought for our freedoms and to protect the freedoms of others. We are grateful for everyone's service to build a better world. #mla #banffkananaskis #community #event #ceremony #lestweforget #remembranceday #wewillrememberthem #veteransweek Picture: Bragg Creek Remembrance Day ceremony. Picture of part of the large crowd of ~350 community members in attendance who surrounded the Cenotaph Picture: Canmore Remembrance Day ceremony. Picture of part of a painted building with a stone memorial, in front of which wreaths are laid in remembrance Picture: Exshaw Remembrance Day ceremony. Picture of people in uniform, holding flags on either side of a stone memorial, in front of which wreaths are laid in remembrance
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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My staff & I are honoured to join our communities tomorrow at multiple Remembrance Day ceremonies across #BanffKananaskis incl #BraggCreek, #Canmore, #Banff, & #Exshaw.

Together, we stand in gratitude for veterans who gave so much. Their legacy lives on in our commitment to peace & remembrance.
My staff & I are honoured to join our communities tomorrow at multiple ceremonies across #BanffKananaskis including #BraggCreek, #Canmore, #Banff, & #Exshaw. Together, we stand in gratitude for veterans who gave so much. Their legacy lives on in our commitment to peace & remembrance. #mla #banffkananaskis #community #event #ceremony #lestweforget #remembranceday #wewillrememberthem #veteransweek
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Before we let the Minister get too carried away with killing grizzly bears, maybe he should implement all aspects of the grizzly bear recovery plan and do his job to move us towards coexistence instead of conflict.
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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📰 NEWS
Government policy & decision making must be based in #science & #data, including #wildlife management.

Read: Dr Elmeligi, bear biologist & #MLA, #banffkananaskis re managing human-wildlife conflict in full article* in @rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social
*direct link shared on profile
📰 IN THE NEWS 📰 Government policy & decision making must be based in #science & #data, including #wildlife management. Read more from Dr Elmeligi, bear biologist & #MLA, #banffkananaskis is saying about managing human-wildlife conflict as quoted in full article in @rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social (shared on profile) #bear #grizzlybear #environment #protectedareas #conservation #ableg #abpoli Graphic highlights quotes from Sarah: Government policy & decision making must be based in science & data, including wildlife management. “[S]cience clearly shows that killing grizzly bears does not reduce human-bear conflict.” Dr Elmeligi, bear biologist & MLA, Banff Kananaskis.” “Despite [Minister Loewen’s] claims that the program is effective, grizzly bear populations are increasing and densities are growing and conflicts are increasing, Elmeligi said that there is “absolutely no data supporting any of that.”
November 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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This last summer, the top thing people stopped me in the street to tell me was that they were proud Albertans & Canadians and they wanted their gov to stand and fight for Alberta and Canada together.

Bill 1 doesn't do that; it just contributes to separatist rhetoric that is damaging our province.
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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📰NEWS: Read the full news article thru links shared on my profile. #coalmining #fiscalmanagement #ableg #abpoli
READ: "Alberta government pays out $95 million to end another coal policy lawsuit," “The government’s settlement with Evolve was a waste of money. Their ‘will they or won’t they’ policy and an unfounded definition of ‘advance projects’ has led to lawsuits that you and I are paying for. That's money that could have gone to protecting and reclaiming our headwaters, or teachers, schools, hospitals, or to helping families, but instead it's going to another coal company. “ Find original article published October 24, 2025, The Canadian Press #coalmining #coal #settlement #fiscalmanagement #ableg #abpoli
November 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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NEWS: Read the full CBC news article thru link shared on my feed. #ableg #abpoli #coalmining #environment #protectedareas #water
October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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While the Wildlife Management Responder Network program has been flawed from the start and won't reduce conflict, it's also an ineffective spending of tax dollars and it's only worked 25% of the time.

Minister, how much money is being wasted annually on this utterly useless, ineffective program?
October 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Grateful to my @albertandp.ca colleagues @pancholirakhi.bsky.social, @amandachapman.bsky.social, & @drluannemetz.bsky.social for joining us @ Oktobetterfest event!

Your talk of work as Alberta's government-in-waiting was inspiring & meant so much to our community in #BanffKananaskis — thank you!
Grateful to my colleagues Rakhi Pancholi, MLA for Edmonton-Whitemund and Deputy Leader for the Alberta NDP, Amanda Chapman for Calgary Beddington, and Dr. Luanne Metz for Calgary-Varsity NDP, for joining us at the Oktobetterfest event this past weekend! While everyone ate and made merry, these hardworking MLAs (and Shadow Ministers) took time to speak about the work they are doing as part of the official opposition and government-in-waiting, the Alberta New Democrats. Their vision for our province is inspiring and your support means so much to our community in Banff-Kananaskis—thank you for being part of this celebration! #ableg #abpoli #community #local #ndp #event #bettertogether #braggcreek #banffkananaskis
October 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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OktobetterFest🌭🎸🎶📸
Fri, Oct 24th
5-8:30pm
#BraggCreek Community Centre

Join @albertandp.ca special guests, B-K team & me for a fun, #familyfriendly #event w/ great food, live music, games, photo booth & more!

RSVP: www.albertandp.ca/banff-kanana...

#community #local #event #free #banffkananaskis
October 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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‼️UCP aren’t willing to invest in our #publiceducation system to reduce class sizes or address classroom complexity.
🍎I stand w/ teachers, students & families. My colleagues & I will continue to amplify your voices & demand a resolution to this #strike.

#mla #banffkananaskis #abed #ableg #abpoli
October 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Thanks to everyone who came to chat at #MLAonTour last night in #SquareButte before my drive to Edmonton for our return to the legislature - those conversations are the best kind of fuel in my tank! 🗣️🩵🚗

#mla #banffkananaskis #priddis #millarville #foothills #community #engagement #ableg #abpoli
Thanks to everyone who came to chat at #MLAonTour last night in #SquareButte before my drive to Edmonton for our return to the legislature - those conversations are the best kind of fuel in my tank! 🗣️🩵🚗 #mla #banffkananaskis #priddis #millarville #foothills #community #engagement #ableg #abpoli
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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TODAY from 5-7 pm in #SquareButte for #MLAonTour!

Of all the things I do as your #MLA for #BanffKananaskis, hosting these events is my favourite & I invite you to come and chat with me at the community hall.

#mla #local #community #priddis #engagement #ableg #abpoli
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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My whirlwind trip to West Central Alberta ended on Friday with a day in the Bighorn looking at coal mining leases. Spoiler Alert - I don't want any new coal mines in our headwaters.
October 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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✅VOTE 10am - 8 pm: Making your voice heard starts w/ casting your #vote! Today, residents across #Alberta will elect #municipal leaders who shape decisions on infrastructure, services, & community development.

#vote #abpoli #municipal #election #publicservice #bannfkananaskis #mla
TODAY from 10 am- 8 pm, residents across Banff-Kananaskis will elect municipal leaders who shape decisions on infrastructure, services, and community development. Making your voice heard starts with casting your vote. Your vote helps ensure local decisions reflect your values. Whether you live in a rural hamlet or a mountain town, your perspective matters. Municipal elected officials are important decision makers and often tasked with making decisions that impact your daily lives. I encourage you to get out and vote and make sure your elected municipal councils are there to represent your interests. Good luck to all the good folks running. It takes courage to step up for this kind of public service and I am so appreciative of everyone who has thrown their hat in the ring. Whoever wins, I look forward to working with you to serve the good people of our communities to the best of our abilities. #vote #abpoli #municipal #election #council #publicservice #mla #banffkananaskis
October 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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A great day with great folks. Thanks to Edson, Hunting, and Whitecourt Fish and Game associations for sharing their wisdom, perspectives, and advice on being a good shot!
October 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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‼️Don't miss this event:

Let's Talk Education: Ask Me Anything, Virtual #TownHall
🗓️Oct 21st 7:30-8:30pm

Join MLA @nathanip.bsky.social & @albertandp.ca Shadow Minister for Education, MLA @amandachapman.bsky.social to talk about what's happening in our #education system during strike.
#abpoli #abed
📩At the Banff Kananaskis office, we're getting a LOT of emails about the Education strike. Keep them coming - we read & record every single one. 🗣️Mark your calendars for a special virtual discussion with MLA Nathan Ip and Alberta NDP Shadow Minister for Education, MLA Amanda Chapman to talk about what's happening in our education system during the strike: Education: Ask Me Anything, Virtual Town Hall 🗓️October 21st 7:30-8:30pm Let’s come together, get informed, ask questions, and support one another through these challenging times. We’d love to see you there! https://www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/events-calendar/post/education-ama-virtual-town-hall?fbclid=IwY2xjawNeRrZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqTTV2elFSd2lrblVDZlpGAR4dLCR7J_9uWBUbU6SQUC7B1pJKNJGnK77kxnQyrfpkhMtCSNgFJ_Nrff9C9w_aem_d4ejQK-xE2X2gsBhYqeYmg #mla #virtual #event #education #teachers #students #parents #families #strike #abpoli #abed
October 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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RSVP: OktobetterFest
Fri, Oct 24th
5-8:30pm
#BraggCreek Community Centre

Join @albertandp.ca special guests, B-K team & me for a fun, #familyfriendly #event w/ great food, live music, games, photo booth & more!🌭🎸🎶📸

#community #local #event #free #banffkananaskis

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RSVP: OktobetterFest Fri, Oct 24th 5-8:30pm #BraggCreek Community Centre Join @albertandp.ca special guests, B-K team & me for a fun, #familyfriendly #event w/ great food, live music, games, photo booth & more!🌭🎸🎶📸 #community #local #event #free #banffkananaskis https://www.albertandp.ca/banff-kananaskis-oktobetterfest Join Sarah Elmeligi & your B-K New Democrats for a fun family-friendly OktobetterFest! @drluannemetz.bsky.social , @amandachapman.bsky.social, @pancholirakhi.bsky.social, @albertandp.ca Come together at the Bragg Creek Community Centre, Friday October 24th, from 5-8:30pm for a FREE traditional bratwurst or veggie sausage dinner. Listen to live music from 3 musical acts and picture yourself in a Canadian/Bavarian themed photo booth. Play a few games while our special guests, Rakhi Pancholi, Amanda Chapman and Dr. Luanne Metz, highlight the way to build a better future for all Albertans. Bring your friends, family and wallets as donations will go towards re electing Sarah. RSVP is necessary to attend this event! https://www.albertandp.ca/banff-kananaskis-oktobetterfest
October 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Did you miss October #MLAonTour #events in #BraggCreek & #Beaupre?

🗓️Mark your calendars for another chance to connect in person w/ Sarah, your #MLA for #BanffKananaskis, before start of fall session in the legislature:

📍Oct 21st, 5-7 pm, #SquareButte

#local #community #engagement #ableg #abpoli
REMINDER: Don't miss MLA on Tour at the Square Butte Hall on Tuesday, October 21st from 5-7 pm! Of all the things I do as your MLA for Banff Kananaskis, hosting these local events across our riding is my favourite. I invite you to come & chat w/ me at this event happening only days before my return to the Alberta legislature! *Note: The location for this event has changed - please mark your calendars! #mla #banffkananaskis #squarebutte #priddis #762 #mlaontour #event #local #community #engagement #ableg #abpoli
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM