Lily Polenchuk
@lilypolenchuk.bsky.social
Honors student studying English and political science at the University of Alberta, formerly editor-in-chief of The Gateway, freelance journo interested in AB politics. https://substack.com/@lilypolenchuk
September 15, 2025 at 3:27 AM
A singer leads the crowd in singing "Holy Forever," followed by "Goodness of God."
September 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A singer leads the crowd in singing "Holy Forever," followed by "Goodness of God."
People come up to pray at the steps for Charlie and put down gifts on the steps.
September 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
People come up to pray at the steps for Charlie and put down gifts on the steps.
Someone is dressed as a handmaid from The Handmaid's Tale, and they're slowly walking towards the legislature.
September 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Someone is dressed as a handmaid from The Handmaid's Tale, and they're slowly walking towards the legislature.
Attendees are given wax candles to light and are invited to leave flowers and gifts on the legislature steps for Charlie.
September 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Attendees are given wax candles to light and are invited to leave flowers and gifts on the legislature steps for Charlie.
I'm at the Alberta Next Panel in Edmonton, which I'll live tweet below (brought a portable this time). Meeting is set to start at 6. A few protestors are outside the venue.
#abpoli #ableg #albertanext
#abpoli #ableg #albertanext
August 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I'm at the Alberta Next Panel in Edmonton, which I'll live tweet below (brought a portable this time). Meeting is set to start at 6. A few protestors are outside the venue.
#abpoli #ableg #albertanext
#abpoli #ableg #albertanext
Sylvestre is showing different slides and tweets about taxes and Canada's economy. For example:
August 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Sylvestre is showing different slides and tweets about taxes and Canada's economy. For example:
The meeting has yet to begin, but almost all chairs are full. The seating capacity seems to be 300.
August 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The meeting has yet to begin, but almost all chairs are full. The seating capacity seems to be 300.
300 it seems, it looks to be closer to 300 people here now.
August 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
300 it seems, it looks to be closer to 300 people here now.
I'm at the Alberta Next panel for Sherwood Park/Edmonton. Phone battery is low, but will be live tweeting what I can in this thread ⬇️
#abpoli #albertanext
#abpoli #albertanext
July 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I'm at the Alberta Next panel for Sherwood Park/Edmonton. Phone battery is low, but will be live tweeting what I can in this thread ⬇️
#abpoli #albertanext
#abpoli #albertanext
He then read over this slide, saying "the federal government cannot offer you anything" in negotiation with Alberta to cover the cost of these taxes.
June 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
He then read over this slide, saying "the federal government cannot offer you anything" in negotiation with Alberta to cover the cost of these taxes.
June 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
There seems to be a new flyer in addition to the one I was given at the Mundare event 12 days ago
June 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
There seems to be a new flyer in addition to the one I was given at the Mundare event 12 days ago
Over 150 people are at the Whitecourt separation townhall, as more people are coming in. The townhall is hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project, which has applied for a referendum petition.
#abpoli #AlbertaSeparation
#abpoli #AlbertaSeparation
June 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Over 150 people are at the Whitecourt separation townhall, as more people are coming in. The townhall is hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project, which has applied for a referendum petition.
#abpoli #AlbertaSeparation
#abpoli #AlbertaSeparation
Around 200 people have turned out for the Alberta Prosperity Project's townhall on separation in Mundare tonight. #abpoli #albertaseparation
May 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Around 200 people have turned out for the Alberta Prosperity Project's townhall on separation in Mundare tonight. #abpoli #albertaseparation