Naheed Nenshi
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Leader of Alberta’s New Democrats. For Alberta. For all of us.
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ICYMI, Alberta now has the lowest minimum wage in Canada. (Guess what? Ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away!)
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Hi, I’m Naheed Nenshi. I’m running to be the leader of Alberta’s NDP and the next premier of this province.
I can’t do this without your support. Visit to buy a membership and sign up as a supporter.
We can do this. Together. For Alberta. For all of us.
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Today, I'm sharing my decision about the 2021 election.
I will not be running for Mayor this October.
Calgary, thank you, for everything. It's been the honour of my life.
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When Muslims hear of a death, we say Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un - We belong to God, and to him we return. I say for Quebec tonight.
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Wow - what an incredible day. I’m truly humbled and honoured to lead the Alberta NDP into its next era. Today feels like coming home.
@RachelNotley
’s legacy is one of tireless work, vision and dedication; she has built the party we see today. And to my fellow leadership
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It seems like the UCP are scared of something…weird. While they’re out there attacking me, I’ll be here with my
@albertaNDP
colleagues focusing on how to make Alberta better for you.
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Today, City Council took the necessary step to mandate the wearing of masks inside all public space as of August 1. This wasn’t an easy decision; when our Council meeting started on Monday, we were only going to be making this mandate on Transit.
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The revelations about multiple ministers, staff members, and the Premier herself attending playoff hockey games on lobbyists’ dimes should come as no surprise to Albertans given the level of cronyism shown by this government.
Last year, the Premier complained publicly that she
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Did you hear Danielle Smith wants to privatize your local hospital?
She wants to take hospitals away from AHS and hand them over to other people to run. Maybe Covenant Health, maybe someone else. Nobody knows.
Remember, the UCP privatized lab services in 2020 and it was a
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Once again, my heart breaks. Not because I am Muslim, but because I am human. But as we condemn the horrific terrorist act in New Zealand, we also must commit ourselves to fighting hatred wherever we find it. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. We belong to God to him we return.
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It’s clear that the Premier’s decision to opt out of the federal dental program is about politics, not people. Access to dental care is critical and it’s a shame this government is putting their fight with Ottawa in front of the needs of Albertans.
Danielle Smith’s decision to deny thousands of Alberta seniors coverage for essential dental care is unconscionable.
The national dental plan is an opportunity for Albertans most in need, who can’t afford to pay out of pocket, to finally get the care they need.
While there are
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Hi again Alberta, Naheed Nenshi here.
Wow! Yesterday was beyond my wildest expectations.
There were so many people that reached out, that signed up. If you haven't yet, please go to to lend your support.
I’m going to have a lot more to say in the
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She wants us to depoliticize this, so I will try:
To all kids in Alberta, I know this is scary. Please know that there are people in your lives who love and respect you, who want the best for you.
We will never ever stop fighting for you and for your dignity. And we will win.
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I generally ignore hateful people but wasn’t I just saying yesterday about how the cheapest insult is “playing the race card”? (I also won 12 of 14 wards and biggest margin was in Mr. Wilson’s neighbourhood if memory serves) xx
@DrPaulND
@betsy01557244
@ABDanielleSmith
No. The NE voting block that rose up when Nenshi play the race card was what won the day. Smiths views on the GreenLine were irrelevant.
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There will be a lot of time to say a lot of things in the upcoming days and weeks but tonight just one thing: thank you!
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I wasn’t on a horse. And I wasn’t tweeting. But got to hang out with my little buddy. Happy Stampede everyone!
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Congrats to Prime Minister Trudeau and all those elected tonight. The results, particularly in Alberta, show there is a lot of work to do. I hope Calgarians’ deep concerns are heard and the federal government will work with us to make sure our very real issues are addressed.
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So I’ve never done this before. I take being purple very seriously (despite what Twitter trolls say). But this election is so important. This is about our future. So I’m sharing (in many many words) why I am proud to support
@RachelNotley
in this election.
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For every retweet this receives,
@ArleneDickinson
is donating $1 (up to $10,000), to the
@CalgaryFoodBank
!
In times like these, the generosity and community-minded spirit of Calgarians is needed more than ever.
Every $1 in donations buys $5 in food.
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Remember when there was a shortage of children’s pain medication and Danielle Smith’s government spent $80 million to import the medication from Turkey?
We’ve now learned the UCP were warned the supply they ordered would arrive AFTER the regular supply would come and after the
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This is a very big deal. We are ranked the best city to live in North America and fourth best in the world. Let’s shout that from the rooftops!
#Liveability
3 Canadian cities make top 10 on global ranking of most livable cities
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All of our thoughts are with our fellow Albertans and visitors evacuated from Jasper National Park. At times like this, I am deeply grateful that we live in a place where first responders and public servants are always there to protect us. Thank you for everything.
And for
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We are not immune to hatred in this country. But we will always always always stand up to it together.
Tonight, Canadians grieve for those killed in a cowardly attack on a mosque in Quebec City. My thoughts are with victims & their families.
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It’s clear that the UCP government does not care about the needs of Calgarians.
Just 34 days ago, the UCP promised that funding for the Green Line was “100 per cent” secure, even for the new shorter version. Now they've decided to pull their funding. This reckless decision could
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We knew this was coming but this is still a gut punch. It solves no problem except Danielle Smith’s problem in her leadership review. She is yet again using vulnerable Albertans as pawns in her quest for political power. We will see so much more of this over the fall.
And to
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Owen Bonnar with the Calgary Fire Pipe Band performed Amazing Grace atop Scotsman’s Hill today in honour of the national tragedy in Nova Scotia.
Calgary is thinking of you.
#NovaScotiaStrong
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Is ... that why? Or is it because global oil prices soared and perhaps the federal government covered off many of Alberta's COVID expenses?
Last week, Alberta posted one of the most remarkable fiscal updates in the history of the province.
And why is that?
Because Alberta’s Recovery Plan 🏗 is working.
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Folks, this is really wrong. This was a government announcement not an election announcement. It’s part of the job to answer questions no matter how tough. Why i scrummed almost daily. Not answering means you’re either hiding something or your staff are scared of what you’ll say.
Premier Danielle Smith limits reporters to ONE QUESTION. No follow-up.
She says "because it's an election" she won't take more than 1q per reporter to get to more reporters... but she answered fewer q's from fewer reporters.
#abpoli
#ableg
#Alberta
Her exchange w/
@audreyneva
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I generally don't cuss. But sometimes I am sorely tempted. I think the mayor here uses a remarkable economy of words to get to what we are all thinking.
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Speaking as a guy who used to oversee the company that built the last natural gas power plant in Alberta, and who understands electricity markets a bit, I can say the Premier’s argument here makes no sense. Pure gibberish. Who is advising her? Can they get someone better?
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Today, City Council voted, once and for all, to approve the Green Line.
This isn’t a big day for Calgary. It’s the biggest day.
This project is going to change the way Calgarians get around, shape reinvestment in our communities, and help stimulate our local economy.
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Albertans have a lot of unanswered questions about how many lavish gifts Danielle Smith and her staff accepted from the company that scored $80 million of Albertans’ money in the Turkish Tylenol fiasco.
The Premier has consistently refused to say who accepted tickets, who paid
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Except ... your expensive inquiry found there weren't any of those. I look forward to your inquiry on foreign funding of causes you support.
Will the Trudeau government now seize the bank accounts of the foreign funded eco-terrorists responsible for this violence?
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The hearts of everyone in the province are with the people of Jasper today.
Your community is here for you. We will look after one another because that is what Albertans do.
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Danielle Smith’s comments today on YouTube about her proposed amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights are nothing but desperate virtue signalling over issues that she thinks will help her leadership review.
Canadians’ fundamental human rights are protected by the Charter of
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It's simple. He must step down. If he does not, then the provincial government must act using powers under the Municipal Government Act to remove him. They've spent years threatening school boards with dismissal. Can't have cold feet now.
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Happy Canada Day! Today is a day to reflect on the promise of this place, and to rededicate ourselves to making it even better.
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This. This is everything. That song means a lot to me, it says a lot, and there is something pure and beautiful about
@lukecombs
deep respect and love for it and for her. And the end, when they harmonize and swap lines, just means so much in these tough times.
In case you didn’t get to see it, here is the full video of Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs singing “Fast Car” at the Grammys
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I get it. The election is really close. You can’t afford to lose a candidate. But she called children — from a group that already has much higher rates of suicide — not only subhuman but literally pieces of crap. Smith has to determine what lines can’t be crossed for power.
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The sense of optimism I’ve felt in the last six weeks is palpable. We’ve been conditioned to be against – against Ottawa, against frontline workers, against our neighbours. It’s time for us to be FOR something. For Alberta. For all of us.
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My thoughts on the upcoming Calgary election - if it helps you make a decision on Election Day.
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Rakhi, you inspired thousands with your message of optimism and opportunity. I’m humbled by your support. Thank you for running a thoughtful, powerful campaign and thank you for inviting so many people to join Alberta’s NDP.
Together, we’ll build a better Alberta for all of us.
Running for Alberta NDP leader has been the honour of my career. I’m so proud of the bold, hopeful and optimistic story we told about Alberta.
But today, I’m ending my campaign to support Naheed Nenshi in our shared goal of growing this party in every corner of our province.
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Nobody asked for this. It says “no” to much-needed funding. It proves that the Smith government doesn’t want to build housing or infrastructure, and that it doesn’t care about jurisdiction or local democracy. A perfect example of them picking fights and wasting money instead of
Rachel Notley, Leader of the Alberta NDP Official Opposition, issued the following statement in response to Bill 18: Provincial Priorities Act:
“This new legislation is going to wrap municipalities, post-secondary institutions and health authorities in a giant spool of red
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Remember when Danielle Smith made big promises about fixing health care in 90 days? Join me for a quick recap on what’s actually been happening.
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The way Danielle Smith has handled the Green Line is indicative of how the UCP government likes to govern — with chaos, with impulsivity, and without a thought for how their actions harm Albertans.
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The single most impactful thing we did in 11 years was this pass. I have cried hearing the stories of how it changed the lives of poorer people in our community. And it was cost effective! (for Calgary, 1/20 the price of the Turkish Tylenol, half of the cost of the pension plan
NEW: Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi has released this statement indicating the Government of Alberta is cutting its funding for the low income transit pass program in both Edmonton and Calgary.
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Here. It happened here. On this land. In this place of pluralism and unbounded opportunity. Our nation did this. To children. To their families. 1/21
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I'm still blown away by the incredible, positive energy from this crowd last night.
More than 1200 of you filled this room last night because we all believe the same thing. Hope is on the horizon.
For Alberta. For all of us.
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One of my favourite classes in university was Executive Federalism. One of the profs was Peter Lougheed. One of my classmates was Danielle Smith. What she said here is NOT what we learned. (And we didn't have "founders" writing from divine revelation either)
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I highly recommend blocking racists on twitter. Let them yell into their own little echo chambers.
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Interesting thing about many UCP supporters on this app lately. They insult me, they whine about not being able to reply (because hitting a different button is painful, I guess?) but you know what they almost never do? Defend their party or come up with good things they’ve done.
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Recently, a letter I sent to the Government of Alberta in 2019 in my role as Mayor of Calgary has raised some questions.
It’s entirely fair to ask me questions. My record can (and should!) be challenged; I was in political office for 11 years and I welcome the dialogue. As I am
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Annual public service announcement: as we approach Hallowe'en, I need to remind everyone that "Sexy Mayor Nenshi" is a bad costume idea.
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There’s an awful lot of misinformation being spread about the Green Line, so let me lay things out clearly. I know a few critics of this project who could use a refresher.
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Ahead of tomorrow’s announcement of the new leader of the Alberta NDP, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable legacy of Rachel Notley.
Rachel's leadership has not only reshaped the Alberta NDP but it’s left a lasting imprint on our entire province.
Under her
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Today I got my shot now that I'm eligible! It was easy and safe, and I’m feeling great! Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. I encourage everyone to get a vaccine as soon as you are eligible. Let’s keep each other safe and protected.
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It’s that time of year again!🍎
Wishing all the kids and parents across the province a great start to the school year.
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Read this thread. Please.
Last night when I got back to EMS headquarters at the end of my shift there was a group of 40-60 people, mostly young adults assembled in a parking lot/loading area directly across from where we return our vehicles.
No distancing, no masks.
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Nothing to see here, folks. Just a city where it’s too cold to let the penguins outside...
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Perhaps rather than personal insults, you may wish to explain your budget. You have increased your “admin fee” on fines, with is about a $10 million cut to the police and increased fees for testing, another $2 mm blow, plus a $1 mm cut to cannabis funding as per the Chief.
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Stories of UCP mismanagement of health care are everywhere today.
Hinton has declared a health crisis after nearly half of their doctors left.
Hip and knee surgeries are cancelled because of staffing shortages at the Royal Alex.
And there’s the story of Steven Wong and his
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I’m not sure how to respond. Thanks for your interest, I guess? Hope you find a sexier man to satisfy you? (Or just “you seem scared of something. I wonder what.”?) Here’s a nice memory for you. (Plus it annoys my sister so bonus!)
The fact that a man as grotesque as
@nenshi
ever won “sexiest man of the year” in Calgary (let alone four years in a row); tells you everything you need to know about Mainstream Media in Alberta.
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The
@washingtonpost
asked me for my thoughts on the status of the topic of race in Canada.
Here they are:
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What. A. Night!
Edmonton, thank you so much. Every single person I spoke with tonight was exploding with optimism about what's possible when we work together and invite more people in. I'll remember this night forever.
Let's keep this going. For Alberta. For all of us.
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Going into the Easter weekend, I am deeply grateful for all the public servants who keep this province going.
A special shoutout to the frontline healthcare workers who are there for us everyday. A publicly funded and publicly delivered healthcare system is the cornerstone of
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Someone thought of this, thought it was a good idea, ran it by people who thought it was a good idea, probably including the guy whose name is on it, made it and posted it. (And we pay them all massive salaries by the way). They've completely lost the thread.
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Maybe she believes what she’s saying. But it’s not true. The federal government had already secured alternative supply when she signed this deal. No other province did what she did. And the last thing we need in an emergency is to panic and throw money at the lobbyists we see.
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Thank you to
@RachelNotley
for her extraordinary service to Albertans over many years. She is a principled leader who has left a strong legacy for our province and our city, including the Calgary Cancer Centre and infrastructure across the city.
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The UCP have a pesky habit of creating crises and then patting themselves on the back for half-heartedly “solving” them.
Danielle Smith needs to stop playing pinball with our childrens’ futures.
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ICYMI, yesterday the UCP introduced Bill 20, a wide reaching piece of legislation that would have massive impacts on municipalities. These changes would include political parties at the municipal level, and the ability of the provincial government to remove elected officials at
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Albertans won't have access to Legal Aid under Danielle Smith, and this is a huge deal.
People who need help with things like family law, domestic violence, and child welfare won't be able to get representation during some of the toughest times in their lives. Legal
Here’s a copy of the letter that I have sent to the Minister of Justice in relation to the issues facing Legal Aid Alberta.
#ableg
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Minister, I'm happy to own this project that the people of Southeast Calgary have been asking for for years.
Just like you should own the fact that the UCP delayed it for over two years while interest rates quadrupled and construction cost went through the roof simply because
It’s obvious that
@nenshi
is trying to deflect blame since he owned the project as Mayor for six years and he wasn’t able to build a single kilometre of track or a single train station.
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This is a big deal. I know Albertans are getting used to this government lying to them but it really should be called out every time.
Danielle Smith’s government lied about reason for Alberta renewables pause, documents show.
Good read here from
@DrewPAnderson
, who FOIPed a bunch of documents about the renewables pause, including briefing notes.
#ableg
#cdnpoli
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That was oddly emotional. But efficient and easy. In and out in under 10 mins. Thanks to the great
@electionsyyc
staff. If you're in line by 8 pm you get to vote! Bring your kids! Info and how/where to vote:
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I hope this is true. But it brings back my core criticism of this government. They don’t care or think much about actual governing. They are focused only on the fight they want to have on any given day, not on the impact on real people.
Confirmed. After one day of wtf backlash, province is backtracking on this cut to low-income transit passes.
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Canadians everywhere should fight for the equality, dignity and safety of their neighbours. Especially in our own province of Alberta.
I'm so proud to see these Canadian artists lending their voices to stand up for the basic rights of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Today on
#TransgenderDayofVisibility
, the
@teganandsarafdn
announces an Open Letter: Artists Against Anti-Trans Legislation in Canada, signed by more than 400 artists living in or hailing from Canada.
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Thank you for the great conversation this morning,
@RachelNotley
. I’m looking forward to getting to work.
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As you know, only Chief Sampson can give you orders under a State of Local Emergency.
So, I’m STRONGLY SUGGESTING you all go for a walk today.
Outside is not closed and the weather is perfect. Get out, say hi to everyone you see. Ask how they’re doing - we’re in this together.
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What construction companies will want to bid on projects in Alberta when their government contracts could be broken at any moment?
The UCP’s politically-motivated decision on the Green Line hurts businesses, our economy, and Albertans.
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So I wasn’t going to go to
#yycpride
today. No one cares about yesterday’s newspaper. But
@KennyVLimaC
said “in these dark times, you gotta show up”.
And I’m so glad I did. Thanks to
@bbbscalgary
for letting me with you! Everyone deserves dignity and safety.
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Truly the honour of my life. I was told I am now a warrior, and I must keep up the battle for justice for all.
Together with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Drummers, Mayor staff & Honoring Mother Earth Committee members, we beared witness to a Ceremonial Transfer of a Blackfoot Headdress awarded to outgoing Mayor Nenshi. in recognition of his commitment to reconciliation.
@nenshi
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This past weekend, there were multiple disgusting incidents of hatred, specifically against the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Hate will never win. Not here. Not in Calgary.
There is no tolerance for this behaviour. It’s on us, more now than ever, to show what Calgarians are made of.
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1/ I know people are very nervous about the COVID situation — I am too— but please don’t wait for government to tell you to do the right thing. In addition to the stuff you’ve been doing — was your hands, wear a mask, keep distance, get a flu shot — it’s time to do more.
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So her newest argument is that nothing she has ever said or believed is fair game and none of it has any influence on who she is or what decisions she makes. Isn’t that … worse? Like she has no intellectual or ethical core and will say or do anything?
UCP Leader Danielle Smith:
"People have been asking me all kinds of questions over whether past things I've mused about over 27 years impact the kind of decisions I'll make today, and I've been able to say 'no.'"
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Calgary, I’ve been saying three things so far when it comes to our COVID-19 response.
Clean hands, clear heads, open hearts.
With the situation evolving, I’ve got three more.
Stay home, be kind, save lives.
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Lies. This isn’t AI. I’m pretty sure this is just a pic from last Friday night.
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I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear the news today of the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew.
Johnny had a huge impact on the people of Calgary. Not just as an exceptionally skilled hockey player who proudly wore the Flames jersey for nine years but as a
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Today’s news about the provincial government’s decision to cut the low income transit passes in Calgary and Edmonton is incredibly upsetting.
This pass was a way to help our neighbours. A means for everyone to actively participate in their community. It was an essential service
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It's time we talked about COVID-19.
The City of Calgary has been working extremely diligently with our partners at Alberta Health Services to monitor and prepare for the impacts of this virus.
I've been focusing on three basic principles. Clean hands, clear heads, open hearts
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I mean, I tried not to take pics with people in Oilers sweaters or Riders jerseys …
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Unions have raised wages, set working hours, and made workplaces safer for all Canadians. As we celebrate those hard-won achievements on Labour Day, we renew our commitment to championing workers’ rights.
Successful industrialized economies pay good wages that support families.
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Everywhere I go and talk to people in this province, I'm hearing the same thing - hope is back on the horizon.
This campaign is about shifting our mindsets to what is possible. Together. To what we can do FOR Alberta. FOR all of us.
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