"They're the most discriminated against group that I've ever witnessed in my lifetime."
Danielle Smith says unvaccinated people have suffered greater discrimination than those based on race, gender, sexuality and other.
#Yeg
#Yyc
#ableg
"These people have their own personal beliefs, I just don't agree with them."
#Oilers
Zach Hyman says he would absolutely wear a pride jersey, saying he disagrees with players who won't.
He adds it doesn't go against his beliefs, and its important to be welcoming to all.
#yeg
Carey Price leads his team to the Stanley Cup final.
How does he celebrate?
By saying how proud he is that his mom was re-elected chief of her FN, while dropping some of his traditional language.
#GoHabsGo
#Habs
Wow.
On a day filled with powerful moments, few can compete with the gut-wrenching rendition of O Canada delivered in Cree at the conclusion of the Pope's apology.
#yeg
#PopeInCanada
Here's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offering his take on Premier Jason Kenney's call to review Canada's equalization program.
#yeg
#yyc
#ableg
#Cdnpoli
Say what you will about the CBC, but no other news outlet would let one of their employees publicly ask their CEO a difficult question like this and then let them drown in their own words.
Recent national anchor departures:
2011 - Lloyd Robertson retires as CTV anchor at age 77
2017- Peter Mansbridge retires as CBC anchor at age 69
2022- Lisa LaFlamme contract cancelled by CTV at age 58.
Here's a condensed version of the Whye Ave arson dude (courtesy reddit & u/spincrisis). Thankfully, he will be spending the night with Edmonton's finest and no one was injured.
#Yeg
A reminder that the trucker protest went to Ottawa to remove Justin Trudeau as leader but instead it's Erin O'Toole who met with the truckers who has now been removed.
BREAKING:
Premier Kenney will introduce amendments to the Municipal Government Act which will remove power for municipalities to impose their own health restrictions.
#Yeg
#Yyc
#ableg
#Covid19ab
BREAKING:
Premier Kenney says COVID cabinet will approve a plan early next week for the careful lifting of health measures, beginning with vaccine passport program.
#yeg
#Yyc
#ableg
#Covid19ab
While many Albertans are glad to be ditching masks, some aren't - so let's respect our choices and be civil about it.
But if you're going to harass someone about wearing their mask, that says a lot more about you than it does other person.
Your regular reminder that Kinder Surprise Eggs are banned in the US as they are considered a choking hazard for kids, with 7 lives lost globally in the past 33 years.
@Jeopardy
I loved this man so much, inspired my love for all things trivia.
Then I read his bio this year, and gained even more respect for a kind, honest soul who out so much good out in the world.
The Edmonton
#Oilers
have 21 Canadians on their 27 man roster.
The Calgary
#Flames
have 9 Canadians on their 27 man roster.
Ergo, the Edmonton
#Oilers
are Canada's team.
#yeg
#yyc
"Lies are not opinions, stop educating yourself on Youtube videos."
Calgary Mayor Nenshi went on the attack after Foothills County Reeve Suzanne Oel said that COVID vaccines had only been tested on animals.
#yeg
#yyc
#ableg
#Covid19ab
Imagine holding the Guinness record for most hours on TV, and people never ever getting tired of you.
Few celebs will ever match the likeability of Regis Philbin.
NDP leader Rachel Notley says they are not taking questions from Western Standard at the moment over "homophobic, discriminatory hateful editorial positioning as it relates to some of our caucus members"
Says she needs an apology/retraction before taking questions from WS again
"if your truck is being used in this blockade, your corporate accounts will be frozen. The insurance on your vehicle will be suspended. Send your semi trailers home."
Deputy PM Freeland laying out new rules on protest funding.
Ethan Bear's girlfriend shared this post after she said he received racist messages on his social media - adding that he appreciates the love and support from everyone else.
#yeg
#oilers
#LetsGoOilers
Dear Albertans,
Treat retail/service workers with extreme respect and kindness over the next few days and leave your petty temper tantrums at home.
#Yeg
#yyc
Lab confirmed flu deaths by year in Alberta:
20-21: 0
19-20: 39
18-19: 30
17-18: 92
16-17: 64
15-16: 62
That's 257 flu deaths in the past six years combined - we've had 314 COVID deaths in the past four weeks.
#yeg
#yyc
#ableg
#covid19ab
Warp One Comics in Edmonton will be giving its employees $100 for each vaccine dose they've *already* received.
This comes after the Alberta government offered $100 for those who haven't gotten the vaccine yet to do so.
#yeg
#yyc
#ableg
#Covid19ab
Carey Price is a proud member of Ulkatcho First Nation.
Today, he met with residential school survivor
@LeeShingoose
at St. Mary's Cathedral in Winnipeg where survivors are seeking justice from the church.
Hard to root against this guy.
#GoHabsGo
Among the many policy decisions of which to scrutinize PMJT, I didn’t have “taking my son to a movie he wants to see after a difficult week for our family” on the list.
AND IF YOU THREW A PARTY
INVITED EVERYONE YOU KNEW
WELL, YOU WOULD SEE THE BIGGEST GIFT WOULD BE FROM ME
AND THE CARD ATTACHED WOULD SAY
THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND, BETTY WHITE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Edmonton will be sending 8 women to city council out of the 12 seats- by far the largest female representation in Edmonton council history.
#yeg
#yegvotes
#yegvote
@CityNewsYEG
BREAKING:
Premier Danielle Smith on her radio show confirms she will be invoking the Sovereignty Act on Monday on Ottawa's electricity regs.
#yeg
#yyc
#ableg
This isn't "politics."
It's about humanity, reminding people at risk of being excluded that there is a place for them in this game and the world at times when forces might suggest otherwise.
Go Oilers, go.
#yeg
I don't know about you, but it may be about time we start having a serious conversation about Alberta's power grid and distribution and cost that isn't grounded in political posturing.
"They're the most discriminated against group that I've ever witnessed in my lifetime."
Danielle Smith says unvaccinated people have suffered greater discrimination than those based on race, gender, sexuality.
Jesse Puljujarvi called the bison he met at Elk Island park "nice" and "kind" and says it was fun because Finland only has moose and reindeers.
#yeg
#Oiler
#letsgooilers
Here's Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland saying that Vladimir Putin has cemented his place "in the ranks of reviled European dictators who caused such carnage in the 20th century."
If you thought it was heart-breaking that people would die alone in hospital, imagine them dying alone in hospital in another province that isn't their home.
Boom!
The pride steps at Ponoka's United church are clean again, after community members from Ponoka and Maskwacis showed up to lend a hand after the display was vandalized.
#yeg
#yyc
A reminder for today.
The high school student earning less than adult minimum wage at your favourite store who politely reminded you to mask up is not going to be able to change the City of Edmonton's bylaw, no matter how much you yell at them.
Does the vaccine work?
1 out of every 789 unvaccinated Albertan 12+ is currently in hospital with COVID.
1 out of every 11,894 vaccinated Albertan 12+ is in hospital with COVID.
#yeg
#yyc
#ableg
#covid19ab
NEW:
Edmonton City Council approves an ongoing annual cut of $10,943,000 to police services.
Money will be held to address homelessness, community development, social services and response programs.
#yeg
#Yegcc
#ableg
Sure, it's quite cold outside, but I've decided not to wear a coat this winter because I believe in my immune system to keep me warm.
Besides, Big Coat just wants you to buy even bigger coats.
Them: show us the proof of threats!
Women: here are the emails.
Them: no, real proof like a video!
Women: here is a video.
Them: no, that's totally staged!