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Melissa (she/her)
@melibee44.bsky.social
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Fat lady + cat lady. I talk about mental health and have OCD, ADHD, and Bipolar. Be prepared for some Alberta (🇨🇦) politics. Opinions my own & so on. 🍉🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Amiskwaciwâskahikan #GoOilers!
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I'm remembering to share my @loxy.bsky.social earrings of the day today! I maintain that the Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas movie. It's the first one I watch after Halloween every year.
Melissa wearing a wooden earring with Jack Skellington on it. Melissa wearing a wooden earring with Sally on it.
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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#ableg #abpoli #abhealth
Statement from Alberta Medical Association: LOSS OF MEASLES ELIMINATION STATUS The Alberta Medical Association is disappointed to learn that Canada has lost its measles elimination status - more than 25 years after eradicating the disease in our country. It didn't have to be this way. This is the result of persistent misinformation and disinformation that continue to undermine public confidence in vaccines. Too many people are being targeted with false claims, leading to vaccine hesitancy and dangerously low immunization rates. This event also reinforces the critical need for strong, proactive public health leadership in this province. Measles is the most contagious infectious disease on the planet, and it can cause devastating and sometimes fatal complications. When immunization rates fall below the threshold needed for community protection, measles is often the first to return, but it won't be the last. Uptake of other routine childhood vaccines is also declining, leaving our communities vulnerable to a resurgence of preventable diseases. Vaccination is our best and only defense against measles. The vaccine is safe, effective and proven to prevent serious illness. You can protect yourself and your loved ones by ensuring your immunizations are up to date. Call Health Link at 811 for more information. 3 ALBERTA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Sigh. It's not even pretty. #yegwx
Photo of a snowy townhouse complex. The snow has melted on pavement, but remains on rooftops and grassy areas. A very small amount is clinging to the trees.
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Happy Halloween friends! 🎃🖤👻 We're heading to rural Alberta for a bonfire. No costumes, but I still need to have fun! I also couldn't leave out my @loxy.bsky.social earrings of the day. Gold ghosties with concrete-like circles.
A curly haired, bespectacled blonde white lady smiling and wearing a tiny witch hat. You can see one gold ghost earring. The same lady showing the other gold ghost earring with concrete-like circles. A dark grey t-shirt with partly blurred letters that says "Ghosting you year round" and the O is a little ghost.
November 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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It should be free for everyone, but there are many conditions that can qualify you for a free COVID shot.
Be sure to get yours!

www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-...

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Explore pages in: COVID-19 info for Albertans Eligible underlying medical conditions cerebrovascular disease chronic liver diseases chronic lung diseases chronic kidney diseases cystic fibrosis diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2 disabilities (for example, Down syndrome, learning, intellectual, or developmental disabilities; ADHD; cerebral palsy; congenital disabilities; spinal cord injuries) heart conditions (for example, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, heart failure, etc.) mental health disorders (limited to: mood disorders, including depression; schizophrenia, spectrum disorders) obesity pregnancy tuberculosis Explore pages in: COVID-19 info for Albertans Eligible immunocompromising conditions cancer (currently receiving treatment) HIV infection primary immunodeficiency diseases solid organ or blood stem cell transplant use of corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive medication or CAR T-cell therapy
October 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-...
Explore pages in: COVID-19 info for Albertans Eligible underlying medical conditions cerebrovascular disease chronic liver diseases chronic lung diseases chronic kidney diseases cystic fibrosis diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2 disabilities (for example, Down syndrome, learning, intellectual, or developmental disabilities; ADHD; cerebral palsy; congenital disabilities; spinal cord injuries) heart conditions (for example, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, heart failure, etc.) mental health disorders (limited to: mood disorders, including depression; schizophrenia, spectrum disorders) obesity pregnancy tuberculosis Explore pages in: COVID-19 info for Albertans Eligible immunocompromising conditions cancer (currently receiving treatment) HIV infection primary immunodeficiency diseases solid organ or blood stem cell transplant use of corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive medication or CAR T-cell therapy
October 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Dear Premier Smith, On behalf of the more than 350,000 working Albertans who we represent, we urge you, in the strongest possible terms, to rule out the use of the Notwithstanding Clause as part of your government's approach to the teachers' strike. Invoking the clause would be unprecedented in the history of Canadian labour relations. It would also escalate the situation from a confrontation between your government and the teachers to a confrontation between you and the entire Canadian labour movement. If governments start using the Notwithstanding Clause as a tool in their dealings with workers and unions, it will make a mockery of the constitutionally protected right to strike. Without a robust and reliable right to strike, worker bargaining power will be eroded, and with it, the wages and living standards of all Canadian workers. If you take this unprecedented approach, we will have no choice but to mobilize an unprecedented response. There are many avenues your government could pursue to negotiate with public sector unions that do not involve invoking the Notwithstanding Clause. We urge you to choose them. Signed by all the unions of the Alberta Federation of Labour and the Alberta Common Front
October 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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@stevieherbert.bsky.social I saw this on Insta and thought of you.
Jonathan Edward Durham @thisoneOverhere Soup is really the ideal food because nobody can ask you for a piece
October 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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The closest thing I can find to information on it is this in a MacLean's article about politicians suing too much. It's all defamation focused though.

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4:24 85% Q MACLEAN'S SUBSCRIBE Transparency suffers when public debate is subordinated by a private agreement not to discuss the issue. Parliamentary privilege, after all, precludes such lawsuits for a reason. Parliamentary rules make it clear that any statements made in Parliament or a provincial legislature cannot be the subject of a lawsuit. Parliament, it was believed, could not function properly as a forum of debate if members feared their comments might expose them to lawsuits. A policy choice was made to prefer complete freedom of expression over an individual's right to recourse to the courts. The same statements made outside the legislature, however, could be the subject of a lawsuit. ADVERTISEMENT <
October 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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I have been feeling a bit blobbish lately, but yesterday, I pulled a dress out of my closet that I hadn't worn in ages. I strongly recommend perusing the depths of your closet. You might find something that makes you feel good!
A fat white blonde lady with blonde curly hair in a dark green polka dot dress.
October 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Here's the one photo that turned out. I'll have to take more another time.
Photo of a Halloween displays that includes orange, black, purple, green, and some turquoise. There are potion bottles, a sparkly spider, a black rat, and pumpkins in a jar with lights. It's all on a side table.
October 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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I've been remiss in posting my Loxy earrings of the day! Today I'm wearing gold skeletons with black hearts. I love these ones.

I'm not sure if I should tag @loxy.bsky.social because she's travelling, but feel free to ignore!
A blonde curly haired woman with glasses pulling her hair back to reveal gold skeleton earrings with a black polymer clay hearts.
October 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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ADHD is fun because when I buy things from local artists that take time to produce, I quickly forget and then get a fun surprise in the mail!

Read banned books.
Photo of a wrinkly turquoise t-shirt that has redacted hook titles with only the words READ BANNED BOOKS left legible. The text is white.
October 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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thegingerjesus1 > Bookthreads 2h I finished @dr_jonathan_stea's book Mind the Science. An accessible read, informative on the dangers of pseudoscience and the wellness industry. 50 MIND THE SCIENCE Depression is not the same as having a bad day. ADHD is not the same as being hyperactive. PTSD is not the same thing as feeling upset. Panic Disorder is as being afraid. not the same thing OCD is not the same as being organized. Anxiety Disorder is not the same as feeling stressed before an exam. schizophrenia is not a split personality. is not the same Bipolar Disorder as being moody. Source: http://www.mentalhealthliteracy.org
October 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Got my nails done today! I just told the lady who does my nails that I love Halloween and let her go to town.
October 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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I hate that I can never see if it's cut off at the end.
Screenshot of a newspaper page with a photo of Donald Trump. The UK steps in. (They sure have a way with words) By Oliver Kornetzke August 18, 2025 Behold. The festering carcass of American rot shoved into an ill-fitting suit: the sleaze of a conman, the cowardice of a draft dodger, the gluttony of a parasite, the racism of a Klansman, the sexism of a back-alley creep, the ignorance of a bar-stool drunk, and the greed of a hedge-fund ghoul- all spray-painted orange and paraded like a prize hog at a county fair. Not a president. Not even a man. Just the diseased distillation of everything this country swears it isn't but has always been-arrogance dressed up as exceptionalism, stupidity passed off as common sense, cruelty sold as toughness, greed exalted as ambition, and corruption worshiped like gospel. It is America's shadow made flesh, a rotting pumpkin idol proving that when a nation kneels before money, power, and spite, it doesn't just lose its soul-it sh*ts out this bloated obscenity and calls it a leader.
September 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Mark Carney @MarkJCarney Deeply saddened by news of the passing of Dr. Darren Markland earlier this week. Darren was a tireless advocate for patients and health care workers in Edmonton and across Canada. His compassion and dedication made our country stronger. I am keeping his family, and the entire Edmonton community, in my thoughts. Amarjeet Sohi @AmarjeetSohiYEG It is with deep sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Edmonton community on the passing of Dr. Darren Markland - a beloved physician, dedicated advocate, and outdoor enthusiast. Dr. Darren's compassion and unwavering commitment to serving our community, along with his courage in speaking out against injustice especially his advocacy for equitable healthcare - inspired us all. To Edmonton, Darren was more than a healer, he was a champion for kindness, justice, community spirit and had a deep appreciation of the nature that surrounds our beautiful city. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. #yeg
September 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Calgary, AB, 24 September 2025 Cyclist dies following collision PLACE Investigators are searching for a woman who is believed to have altered a pathway barrier, resulting in a fatal cyclist collision late last week. On Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, police were informed that a cyclist had died as a result of injuries sustained during a collision that is believed to have occurred around 10:45 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, on a pathway under the Reconciliation Bridge, in the 500 block of Riverside Avenue S.E. A review of CCTV in the area has revealed that minutes before the collision occurred, a woman is observed interfering with a pathway barrier, causing it to encroach onto the cycle path. The cyclist, who was riding an e-bike, was traveling eastbound on the path, unaware of the obstruction and collided with the swinging arm of the barrier, knocking him to the ground. The cyclist, a man in his 80s, was transported to hospital and sadly succumbed to his injuries on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Investigators are looking to locate a woman who may have information about this case and are releasing CCTV images in hopes of identifying her. The woman is described as having long dark hair tied into a ponytail with a white ribbon, and was wearing a shirt that read "Peace for All". Photos of the woman are available on The City of Calgary Newsroom. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods: TALK: 1-800-222-8477 TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org APP: P3 Tips Case #CA25408738/5172
September 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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My husband says this is me anytime I see leaves on the ground. He's not wrong.
Screenshot of a Reddit post with a caption that reads "This is Annie. She freaking loved fall. 13/10 It includes a picture of a small brown dog who is very happy to be running into a pile of leaves. Her mouth is wide open and ears are flying out to the side.
September 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Petermackayteacher 5h ... Hello all. I just sent the following email to ATA Provincial Executive Council: Hello all. I'm just writing to let you know that I am resigning as CTBC chair effective immediately. Thank you for the opportunity to serve in this role. I was hoping to see things through to the end of this round of bargaining, but I don't see a path to doing so at this point. Best regards. @thebreakdownab Petermackayteacher 16h ... The government is about to unleash and ad campaign against teachers and their demands in bargaining. It will be paid for with public dollars, including the taxes paid by teachers and parents. Prepare yourselves, folks. You've been loud. You'll need to be much, much louder. The message: this is a government that would rather spend public dollars on ads than on addressing what's happening in Alberta's public schools. You'll note that at the end of the excerpt below the Premier says she wants to be "fair." I just attended the Grande Prairie Alberta Next Panel last night, so I have an idea of what her idea of "fair" is. This is about to get ugly. From the article: @thebreakdownab
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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My Halloween Loxy haul! My husband just came in, handed me the box, and said "really?" He liked my choices though so 🤷🏼‍♀️
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A small box stamped with Loxy, held by a white hand. Inside are four pairs of Halloween earrings. In a baggie at the top are wooden ones with silver metal pieces with jack Skellington's face. On the left are gold earrings with concrete-look polymer clay and dangly gold metal ghosts. Centre are wooden cutouts of Jack and Sally. And on the right are gold dangles with black polymer clay hearts and gold metal skeletons.
September 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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fraud (security provisions will be improved through going digital). The Government of Alberta is responsible for ensuring the Provincial Client Registry and Alberta Person Directory function as the authoritative sources for verifying AHCIP eligibility. So, It is the responsibility of the Alberta government for the management of insurance cards. Statements made on September 15 are misinformed and misleading. AHS (former and current) does not deserve the blame here and been maligned for several matters that are actually government's responsibility. We encourage Albertans to be curious and do their own "fact checkup" whenever possible.
September 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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ALBERTA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Fact Checkup ? Statements by Premier Smith and Minister Nally on September 15 that accuse Alberta Health Services (AHS) of poor oversight and controls in relation to Alberta Health Care Insurance plan (AHCIP) cards are factually incorrect. Statements: FALSE Premier Smith: "Let me just sort of reiterate the number. It's uh 530,438 (fraudulent cards) based on the population estimates from 2025...I mean that's one of the things that is a bit of a mystery to us is we don't think that there has been very good recordkeeping by Alberta Health Services in this regard. It's part of the reason why we're taking more of these roles back into government so that we can get a better line of sight on these things." Minister Nally - "No, I think you nailed it, Premier. This is the very reason why we had to do this initiative because the way AHS was doing it previously just lacked security. It lacked controls. So, we are going to in the fall of 2026, we will now know who has Alberta health care cards and there won't be half a million fake ones, which opens up the door for abuses." The facts: AHS is not and has never been legally or operationally responsible for the AHCIP, related cards or management of eligibility or accountability for how many cards are in circulation. This is the responsibility of the Government of Alberta (formerly Alberta Health and now, presumably, the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services). Government's own website states that the AHCIP is administered by Alberta's Ministry of Health. Albertans can report suspected misuse of their card or request updates of their information via the AHCIP contact office operated by the government. It's the government's responsibility to Properly enroll an eligible Albertan into the insurance plan. Monitor the use of that plan by Albertans. Confirm members continue to be eligible (including through residency in the province). Provide security measures that prevent
September 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Loxy earrings of the day! Just got new lenses put in my glasses, so now I can type this without looking over them! Visit @loxy.bsky.social's profile to buy awesome, handmade earrings of your own!
A photo of Melissa in her car, smiling. She's wearing a burgundy top and glasses and her earrings are a gold geometric shape with cream coloured circles.
September 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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"ADAP is not support, it is prejudice dressed up as policy. It demands that disabled people re-prove their health conditions to those who already approach them with bias. The real issue isn't that disabled people need to prove their disabilities, the real issue is that the bigotry behind this program needs to be confronted and dismantled. We don't need to prove our conditions, UCP members have to re-prove their humanity." Don Slater
September 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM