Alicia Layton

[SJHL @theSJHL]

From dreaming on frozen ponds in La Ronge to wearing the teal he grew up loving, Parker Layton’s journey is pure Saskatchewan grit and heart. Now a key defenceman for the UAA Vikings after pro experience with the Columbus River Dragons, his success started here — with the Ice Wolves that inspired him. 🐺🏒

Photo credit to Daniel Despins Photography.

Read his story ➡️ https://t.co/LgGjiSXGMV

[Samantha Becotte @STFPresident]

This decision changes the course for public education in SK. It not only states that teachers can bargain on class complexity, but it includes provisions for much needed supports for students and schools.

Teachers, you did this! Be proud of the impact of your words and actions.

[Alicia Layton @alayto]

@covie_93 Perfect!

[Fun Tom 🇨🇦 💂 @funtomvids]

**WATCH THIS 🎞️** TRUDEAU’S GREATEST EVER SPEECH TO THE EU. 🤌🏼🇪🇺

🟥 PM, JUSTIN TRUDEAU 🇨🇦: “It's not just about Ukraine. It's about the rules and the VALUES and the principles of sovereignty, of independence, of territorial integrity that protects EVERY country in the world.”

#LeadershipMatters ✅

[𝔗𝔯𝔲𝔱𝔥 𝔐𝔞𝔱𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔰 @politicsusa46]

Let’s get this straight from the outset. The sole intent of this meeting in the Oval Office, was a tag team mugging designed specifically to disgracefully humiliate a war time president in front of the world’s media, for the sole purpose of gaining leverage.

Just one problem, Zelenskyy hadn’t read the script. He was OK until JD Vance lit the blue touch paper looking for Zelenskyy to get down on his knees and show gratitude to a president, who had spent his entire campaign attempting to block military aid to Ukraine. JD Vance has been the chief cheerleader to not give Ukraine a cent. So tell me, who was Zelenskyy supposed to thank? Did they plan to invite Joe Biden into the room?

The reality of the situation is, Zelenskyy is viewed as an obstruction to their attempted extortion of his nation’s mineral wealth. So it’s no surprise Lady Lyndsay Graham is now calling for his resignation. The Ukrainian president owes no loyalty to this administration, all they have ever done is try to starve him of military aid which they did successfully for six months resulting in thousands of Ukrainian soldiers losing their lives.

Meanwhile, the President of the United States has unilaterally decided to align with a Russian war criminal. Trump has demanded nothing from Putin by way of reparations for Russian aggression. Instead, preferring to insist Ukraine pay reparations as the VICTIM of an illegal invasion. To really twist the knife, he is illegally attempting to convert lawfully appropriated funds, retrospectively to a loan.

$183 billion dollars of aid has been appropriated, NOT $350 billion as claimed by Trump. 70% of the military aid funding, has been spent in arms manufacturing plants across America, providing jobs and profits to those companies. You won’t be surprised to note that many Republicans hold stocks in those companies too. In many cases the newly manufactured hardware has gone into U.S. stock, while the older stocks have been shipped to Ukraine.

These same plants have also been paid by NATO allies and European countries who supplied aid to Ukraine. I’d really like to take a look at the premiums that were added to these orders.

The U.S. has been the primary economic benefactor of the Ukraine war, while simply drip feeding just enough hardware for Ukraine to hold off the Russian army. At every twist and turn Ukraine has been exploited, so Zelenskyy has every right to be pissed off and say enough of this shit.

Here’s where we are. The Trump Administration has every intention of throwing Ukraine under the bus as a favor to Putin, so that Trump can align America with Russia. Bizarre really, when you consider it’s an economic basket case feeding its soldiers on out of date rations. The only beneficiary of this realignment is Putin. He needs sanctions lifting quickly before his economy collapses.

This geopolitical move by Trump effectively destabilizes European security, because the lifting of sanctions will allow Putin to regroup, then take another stab at Ukraine before moving on to the Balkan states.

European and the NATO allies must stop thinking they can rehabilitate their abuser. It can’t be done. When a bully steals your lunch money today, rest assured he’ll be back tomorrow.

It’s time to rip off the bandaid. Revoke the leases on all US bases, in the interests of the global threat presented by the Russo-American alliance. Invite South Korea, Australia and New Zealand into a new alliance. Cancel all military contracts and current licenses for military tech to the U.S.

It’s time for a new global alliance. This can then form the foundation for a new economic alliance to rival the dollar. This can be done, there just has to be the will to do it.

America has now declared war on the world, so it’s time to demonstrate that the world has had enough. We need to STOP living in fear of our abuser.

TODAY WE ARE ALL UKRAINIAN

S L A V A U K R A I N I 🇺🇦

[Ed Krassenstein @EdKrassen]

BREAKING: After Trump's disgraceful actions at the WH today with President Zelensky major world players just came out to defend Ukraine and Zelensky:

- Donald Trump and JD Vance: You never thank us... waa waa waa.

- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Dear Zelensky, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.”

- President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausea: “Ukraine, you’ll never walk alone.”

- Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: “Dear Zelensky, Denmark proudly stands with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.”

- French President Emmanual Macron: “There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a people being aggressed: Ukraine. We were all right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago and to continue doing so. We, that’s the Americans, the Europeans, Canadians, Japanese, and many others. Thank you to all those who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who, from the beginning, have been fighting. Because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, for their children, and for the security of Europe.”

- President of Moldova Maia Sandu: “The truth is simple. Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia is the aggressor. Ukraine defends its freedom—and ours. We stand with Ukraine.”

- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson: “Sweden stands with Ukraine. You are not only fighting for your freedom but also for all of Europe’s. Slava Ukraini! ”

- Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Mer: “Dear Volodymyr @zelenskyyua, we stand with #Ukraine in good and in testing times. We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war. (FM)”

- Crotia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenković: “Croatia knows from its own experience that only a just peace can last. The Croatian Government stands firm in its belief that Ukraine needs such a peace - a peace that means sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a secure Europe.”

- Finland’s Prime Minister @PetteriOrpo: “Finland and the Finnish people stand firmly with Ukraine. We will continue our unwavering support and work towards a just and lasting peace.”

- Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal: “We stand united with @ZelenskyyUa and Ukraine in our fight for freedom. Always. Because it is right, not easy.”

- Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris: “Ukraine is not to blame for this war brought about by Russia’s illegal invasion. We stand with Ukraine.“

- Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevics: “Ukraine is a victim of the Russian aggression. It fights the war with the help from many friends and partners. We need to spare no effort for just and lasting peace. Diplomacy sometimes is the art of the impossible in difficult circumstances. Latvia stands with Ukraine”

- Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof: ”The Netherlands supports Ukraine as firmly as ever. Now more than ever. We want a lasting peace and an end to the war of aggression started by Russia. For Ukraine and its people, and for Europe.”

- Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Friedsen: “Luxembourg stands with Ukraine. You are fighting for your freedom and a rules based international order. ”

The West stands with the heroic Zelensky. Trump sides with the evil Putin. What has America become?

[Dean Blundell🇨🇦 @ItsDeanBlundell]

American Veteran has a word for Trump and Zelensky.

Take two mins…

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you stand with Ukraine and President Zelenskyy!

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

When people see the maple leaf, they see possibility. They see freedom. They see a helping hand.

They see Canada, and the best of our values.

Happy 60th to our flag. 🇨🇦

[Alicia Layton @alayto]

@RDPKingsHockey Hi! Acactv viewers can’t currently watch the actual game as the image is stuck on the scoreboard. Please put the game on. Thanks!

[tru'dat @trudat2020]

I just got back from grocery shopping.
I'm pleased to report NOT ONE ITEM in my cart was from USA. I was able to substitute them all, starting with Bick's pickles & moving on down the aisles.
#IAmCanadian & I am happy to support every other country in the world with my business.

[U of A Augustana Vikings Hockey. @UAAmensHockey]

Kicked off the FIRST day of Augustana's 2025 winter 3-week semester yesterday by introducing our '24/'25 FIRST year players #rookieseason #GoVikes 🤘

[Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation @SaskTeachersFed]

Tomorrow, vote in your local school trustee elections. 🗳️

Vote for candidates who are committed to public education and who will help demand the investments our kids need.

How do you vote? Check out the SSBA’s guide: https://t.co/JKVL2QFf5u

Every vote matters. #Vote4PublicEdSK

[Alicia Layton @alayto]

@RedLakeMiners A talented, young hockey player and a great human too! Congrats, Flynn!

[Alicia Layton @alayto]

@Bruinboy17 Happy Anniversary! 🥂

[Alicia Layton @alayto]

@Ryan_Cossette That’s exactly where my thoughts went. Not a good look for the league, one game into the season. Unless, of course, there is actually a valid explanation that we’re not privy too.

[Alicia Layton @alayto]

I’m genuinely inquiring if anyone in the hockey world can please explain the difference in these suspensions from what appears to be the same major penalty. Thanks.

[Alicia Layton @alayto]

@Bruinboy17 I don’t believe so. About 5 min into the 3rd period.

[Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation @SaskTeachersFed]

From 2016-17 to 2023-24 there were 15,000 more students but only 10 more FTE teachers. 📉

Teachers need a strong commitment to address the issues of class size and complexity.

Your vote matters. Vote for public education. Read more: https://t.co/y0RhlfAn9l

#Vote4PublicEdSk

[Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation @SaskTeachersFed]

📣 NEWS RELEASE 📣

Today, the STF officially launched an election platform and new ad campaign calling on voters and candidates to keep public education top of mind in the provincial and school board trustee elections this fall.

Read the release: https://t.co/CEnu47poke