Leigh Sinclair
@lframe.bsky.social
Woke, luddite, ordained, coffee fueled, she/her
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@jaredwesley.ca: Did the premier of Alberta attack the constitutional role of the courts in Canada’s democracy?
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Danielle Smith’s Dangerous Attack on the Courts | The Tyee
Conservatives helped build Canada’s judicial system, which preserves values true conservatives hold dear.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
@jaredwesley.ca: Did the premier of Alberta attack the constitutional role of the courts in Canada’s democracy?
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Nauseating province to live in! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | UCP government keeps blocking or nixing Alberta court challenges. Why? | CBC News
From transgender policies to referendums to "conservative" party names, the Alberta UCP has stepped in where others have feared to tread.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Nauseating province to live in! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Premier Danielle Smith’s claims about the Wyant report into the Alberta Health Services contract scandal are contradicted by the report itself. #abpoli
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Smith Still Faces Questions in the Dodgy Contracts Scandal | The Tyee
The premier said a report on AHS procurement practices cleared her government. It didn’t.
thetyee.ca
October 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Premier Danielle Smith’s claims about the Wyant report into the Alberta Health Services contract scandal are contradicted by the report itself. #abpoli
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When the election is long past and you still don't know who your councillor is, please remember it's because Danielle Smith's base doesn't like electronic vote tabulators (which are accurate, have been used for decades, and saved time and money).
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The long count: Alberta communities prepare to tally ballots by hand | CBC News
Alberta municipalities are in for a long night — and in many cases, days — to complete the more complicated process of counting every ballot on election day by hand, rather than machine.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM
When the election is long past and you still don't know who your councillor is, please remember it's because Danielle Smith's base doesn't like electronic vote tabulators (which are accurate, have been used for decades, and saved time and money).
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Well its back to the 70s for us here in Alberta. UCP won't bargain with teachers but ludites get millions to ensure a "fair" count. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Patience a virtue in Alberta municipal elections with shift to hand-counting | CBC News
In 2024, the province banned the use of electronic tabulators in municipal elections, saying hand-counting would bolster trust in the election outcome, which it said is better for democracy.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Well its back to the 70s for us here in Alberta. UCP won't bargain with teachers but ludites get millions to ensure a "fair" count. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Wonderfully done, Nobel committee!
October 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Wonderfully done, Nobel committee!
Seanan Mcguire door books anyone ?
September 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Seanan Mcguire door books anyone ?
The teachers keep on teaching! Edmonton public school board's subversive obedience: they followed the full letter of Smith's law to show its unjust ramifications. Smith wanted to erase 2SLGBTQ sexualities from schools. The school board said, not without erasing heterosexual stuuff too.
August 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The teachers keep on teaching! Edmonton public school board's subversive obedience: they followed the full letter of Smith's law to show its unjust ramifications. Smith wanted to erase 2SLGBTQ sexualities from schools. The school board said, not without erasing heterosexual stuuff too.
I am somewhere between rage and frozen.
Pay attention, Canada. If Alberta is successful in this book banning, this will spread. Look around you, b/c this is how it starts. We're on the same ledge the US was on. And we either start fighting this right-wing rise now, or we follow the Americans over the edge.
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The Handmaid's Tale among more than 200 books to be pulled at Edmonton public schools | CBC News
A list confirmed by CBC News shows titles like The Handmaid's Tale and Brave New World are among books to be pulled. The development comes after a policy from Alberta's education minister outlines new...
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August 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I am somewhere between rage and frozen.
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August 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Alberta’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began Monday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the fall if any vaccine is left. @djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli #abcovid
Alberta’s Bizarre and Dangerous Vaccine Experiment Begins | The Tyee
Danielle Smith’s efforts to appease her MAGA base are bad news for public health.
thetyee.ca
August 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Alberta’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began Monday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the fall if any vaccine is left. @djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli #abcovid
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Here is July’s youth unemployment rate by province:
AB 20.3%
ON 16.0%
NB 14.5%
NS 14.0%
NL 13.8%
SK 12.7%
BC 12.1%
QC 11.4%
MB 10.3%
PEI 9.8%
Alberta was the highest.
It increased 3.9 points over June, the highest in the country, and 6.5 points over last July, the highest in the country.
AB 20.3%
ON 16.0%
NB 14.5%
NS 14.0%
NL 13.8%
SK 12.7%
BC 12.1%
QC 11.4%
MB 10.3%
PEI 9.8%
Alberta was the highest.
It increased 3.9 points over June, the highest in the country, and 6.5 points over last July, the highest in the country.
Canada sheds thousands of jobs in July, pushes youth unemployment to multi-year high reut.rs/4lkK3kH
Canada sheds thousands of jobs in July, pushes youth unemployment to multi-year high
The Canadian economy lost thousands of jobs in July sinking the share of people employed in the population to an eight-month low, data showed on Friday, as the labor market gave back substantial gains seen in the prior month.
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August 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Here is July’s youth unemployment rate by province:
AB 20.3%
ON 16.0%
NB 14.5%
NS 14.0%
NL 13.8%
SK 12.7%
BC 12.1%
QC 11.4%
MB 10.3%
PEI 9.8%
Alberta was the highest.
It increased 3.9 points over June, the highest in the country, and 6.5 points over last July, the highest in the country.
AB 20.3%
ON 16.0%
NB 14.5%
NS 14.0%
NL 13.8%
SK 12.7%
BC 12.1%
QC 11.4%
MB 10.3%
PEI 9.8%
Alberta was the highest.
It increased 3.9 points over June, the highest in the country, and 6.5 points over last July, the highest in the country.
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Want to sign up to collect #ForeverCanadian petition signatures?
Want to sign the petition?
Join us this morning, starting at 9 am, by the Strathcona Farmers’ Market at the Gazebo Park.
We need your help!!!
#Yeg #ableg #cdnpoli
Want to sign the petition?
Join us this morning, starting at 9 am, by the Strathcona Farmers’ Market at the Gazebo Park.
We need your help!!!
#Yeg #ableg #cdnpoli
August 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Want to sign up to collect #ForeverCanadian petition signatures?
Want to sign the petition?
Join us this morning, starting at 9 am, by the Strathcona Farmers’ Market at the Gazebo Park.
We need your help!!!
#Yeg #ableg #cdnpoli
Want to sign the petition?
Join us this morning, starting at 9 am, by the Strathcona Farmers’ Market at the Gazebo Park.
We need your help!!!
#Yeg #ableg #cdnpoli
Katherine Addison, Melissa Caruso, Philip K. Dick, Megan O Keefe, T Kingfisher and Guy Gavriel Kay....so for summer is awesome! Thank you!
July 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Katherine Addison, Melissa Caruso, Philip K. Dick, Megan O Keefe, T Kingfisher and Guy Gavriel Kay....so for summer is awesome! Thank you!
Awesome! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Healing and connection: Inside the Humble Lodge's two-spirit fasting camp | CBC News
The Humble Lodge's annual four-day fast camp provides a safe space for 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous youth to engage in a rite of passage, fostering strength, resilience, self-esteem and connection.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Awesome! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I Demand An Apology From Danielle Smith!
July 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I Demand An Apology From Danielle Smith!
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Well, looky here, the breakdown found a link to a page where you can voice your opinion on the "Next Panel" without having to listen to all their propaganda videos. You know what to do Alberta! www.albertanextpanel.ca/contact?fbcl...
contact
www.albertanextpanel.ca
July 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Well, looky here, the breakdown found a link to a page where you can voice your opinion on the "Next Panel" without having to listen to all their propaganda videos. You know what to do Alberta! www.albertanextpanel.ca/contact?fbcl...
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Puffin, drypoint etching by contemporary printmaker Faith Chevannes #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
July 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Puffin, drypoint etching by contemporary printmaker Faith Chevannes #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
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Alberta Separatism Under Fire: Senator Paula Simons’ Hard-Hitting Critique
@Paulatics flags investment uncertainty as just one of the many, many problems with the idea of an independent #Alberta.
#ABleg #AlbertaSeparation #canada
youtu.be/CAzKWaqUQro
@Paulatics flags investment uncertainty as just one of the many, many problems with the idea of an independent #Alberta.
#ABleg #AlbertaSeparation #canada
youtu.be/CAzKWaqUQro
Alberta Separatism Under Fire: Senator Paula Simons’ Hard-Hitting Critique
YouTube video by Energi Media
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July 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Alberta Separatism Under Fire: Senator Paula Simons’ Hard-Hitting Critique
@Paulatics flags investment uncertainty as just one of the many, many problems with the idea of an independent #Alberta.
#ABleg #AlbertaSeparation #canada
youtu.be/CAzKWaqUQro
@Paulatics flags investment uncertainty as just one of the many, many problems with the idea of an independent #Alberta.
#ABleg #AlbertaSeparation #canada
youtu.be/CAzKWaqUQro
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Holy cow!
Danielle Smith’s anti trans legislation has been dealt a major blow with an injunction preventing it from coming into force until the court challenge by Skipping Stone, Egale and families is adjudicated!
Best Friday news in a long time!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Danielle Smith’s anti trans legislation has been dealt a major blow with an injunction preventing it from coming into force until the court challenge by Skipping Stone, Egale and families is adjudicated!
Best Friday news in a long time!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
BREAKING NEWS. Alberta Court of King’s Bench grants injunction preventing Alberta Government from banning gender-affirmative care for minors citing “irreparable harm will be caused if the Ban comes into force.”
A victory for human rights and trans youth! 🏳️⚧️
A victory for human rights and trans youth! 🏳️⚧️
June 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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We’re proud to announce, today’s turnout has already surpassed the Hands Off protest! Over 5.5m people and counting across the U.S. Get out there, be seen, and be counted. This is history in the making. Take plenty of photos and videos and post them publicly. Let the world see what’s happening.
June 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We’re proud to announce, today’s turnout has already surpassed the Hands Off protest! Over 5.5m people and counting across the U.S. Get out there, be seen, and be counted. This is history in the making. Take plenty of photos and videos and post them publicly. Let the world see what’s happening.
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June 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
United states siblings...keep one another moving...stay safe....you are the majority!
For anyone who needs it today. Remember, we outnumber the billionaires and the bigots.
Andor | Kino Loy’s Monologue | Disney+
YouTube video by Star Wars
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June 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
United states siblings...keep one another moving...stay safe....you are the majority!
Toronto church celebrates United Church centennial with 100-foot potluck picnic broadview.org/united-churc...
Toronto church celebrates United Church centennial with 100-foot potluck picnic | Broadview Magazine
Over 150 people gathered around a rainbow picnic table at Metropolitan United to mark a century of faith and community
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June 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Toronto church celebrates United Church centennial with 100-foot potluck picnic broadview.org/united-churc...