Nadine Blum

[Nadine Blum @blumer23]

How to Think About Culture https://t.co/padE5A5UNG

[Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield]

This is so beautiful, at several levels - the original Ukrainian version of Carol of the Bells, "Shchedryk," sung by Anna Reker.
Full @YouTube version of the performance: https://t.co/rfwVAjMQqW

[Margaret E Atwood @MargaretAtwood]

Here's a piece of literature by me, suitable for seventeen-year-olds in Alberta schools, unlike -- we are told -- The Handmaid's Tale. (Sorry, kids; your Minister of Education thinks you are stupid babies.)

John and Mary were both very, very good children. They never picked their noses or had bowel movements or zits. They grew up and married each other, and produced five perfect children without ever having sex. Although they claimed to be Christian, they paid no attention to what Jesus actually said about the poor and the Good Samaritan and forgiving your enemies and such; instead, they practised selfish rapacious capitalism, because they worshipped Ayn Rand. (Though they ignored the scene in The Fountainhead where “welcomed rape” is advocated, because who wants to dwell, and also that would have involved sex and would de facto be pornographic. Well, it kind of is, eh?) Oh, and they never died, because who wants to dwell on, you know, death and corpses and yuk? So they lived happily ever after. But while they were doing that The Handmaid��s Tale came true and Danielle Smith found herself with a nice new blue dress but no job. The end.

[The Breakdown @TheBreakdownAB]

This is 15 minutes that you just don't want to miss.

@charlesadler's recent address to the Senate is a history lesson, a warning, an apology and a love letter to Canada that every Canadian should take th time to listen to.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

[Nigel Bankes @NdbYyc1305]

I thought that this Bill was performative nonsense but then I see that it gives the LGiC the power to change the status of provincial parks, ecological reserves wilderness areas etc.
Here we go again: DEFEND ALBERTA PARKS
#ableg @cpawssab @ABWilderness
https://t.co/5Qu3dTv1Us

[RPB  @ReginaPosterBoy]

In the spirit of the election, and this spooky Halloween season, let’s take a look at a scary and extensive list of SKParty failures, lies, blunders, & scandals. 🧵

1. SKParty MLA Gary Grewal collected $731K in taxpayer money for inflated room rates contracted by SKParty gov’t.

[Alberta Wilderness Association @ABWilderness]

Our full news release is up now:

https://t.co/0qUd6ajkNG

[Naheed Nenshi @nenshi]

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 organizations are calling this a disaster waiting to happen.

The Law Society of Alberta and Legal Aid have tried their best to renew the funding agreement, but Danielle Smith and the UCP aren't willing to negotiate fairly. My colleague Irfan Sabir has been calling on the UCP to fix their mess for years, and they refuse to help the Albertans relying on this system.

It's critical that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has access to the justice system. This will throw everything into chaos and jeopardize these vital services.

Honestly, it's shocking that the UCP thinks it's okay to leave Albertans who are escaping abuse without any support. It's just not right.

[Volleyball World @volleyballworld]

CANADA'S OLYMPIC DREAM IS ALIVE!

A reverse sweep by Alexa Gray, Brie O'Reilly, Kiera Van Ryk & @VBallCanada 🇨🇦 against Sarina Koga & Japan 🇯🇵.

📺 #VNL2024 matches on https://t.co/Rb6x7u4lH9.

🏐 #volleyball #VNL #Paris2024

[Volleyball Canada @VBallCanada]

#VNL2024 Match 10 (Japan) - Women/ femmes💥

Result/ résultat : 🇯🇵2 🇨🇦3 (25-23, 25-22, 20-25, 21-25, 14-16).

🔗 https://t.co/4CjBzYaOA2

[Dan Balaban @dan_balaban]

Who will tell you that your government killed Alberta’s renewables boom? I will. The developer of the project you’re referring to.

[Nadine Blum @blumer23]

All About Zach Edey's Parents, Julia and Glen Edey https://t.co/rP0TPzJvyT via @people

[Green Shirt Day @GreenShirtDay]

Let's Unite For Life on April 7: Start the Conversation on Organ Donation!

As we commemorate Logan's profound impact, let's embrace the power of dialogue in shaping the future of organ donation in Canada. Each conversation holds the potential to save lives.

Join us in amplifying the #LoganBouletEffect by pledging to talk with four loved ones about your organ donation wishes when you register. Imagine the ripple effect: 100,000 new registrants sparking 400,000 crucial conversations!

Let's turn conversations into actions. Encourage your circle to register or verify their organ donation status. Together, we can make a difference.
#GreenShirtDay #UniteForLife

Read more: https://t.co/DW2IE6CqCc

[Andrew Dessler @AndrewDessler]

wind + solar + nuclear is 80% of Texas power right now. the real-time cost of power is $6.13 per MWh, or 0.6 cents per kWh. but, sure, renewable energy is expensive.

[Devin Heroux @Devin_Heroux]

QUALIFIED FOR PARIS PARALYMPICS

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Saskatoon’s Jacob Wassermann has qualified a spot for Canada at the Paralympics in the PR1 men’s single category.

The ultimate story of resilience. Athleticism. Congratulations Jacob.

[Canada West @CanadaWest]

𝗪𝗕𝗕 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🏀

Carly Ahlstrom was dominant as she led Saskatchewan back to Canada West glory 🏆

The fifth-year forward averaged 19 PPG, including a stellar 27-point outing in the semis against host UFV.

@HuskieAthletics x @HuskieWBB

[Volleytrails @volleytrails]

Back-to-back #ClubWorldChamp, 🇨🇦 Alexa Gray! 👏💪

🏆 2022 🇮🇹 Imocco Volley
🏆 2023 🇹🇷 Eczacibasi Dynavit

📸 @alexagrayy

[Anne Murray @annemurray1]

Be sure to watch until the very end!

Helping kids get better every day.

[Tennis Channel @TennisChannel]

11 years later, this 8-year-old girl is the #USOpen champion!!!

[CPAWS Manitoba @cpawsmb]

Protect Polar Bears ❄️

Female polar bears spend up to 8 months a year on land in Hudson Bay Lowlands. This is where they raise their cubs to become healthy adults. Tell Manitoba’s Premier to protect this critical polar bear habitat.

Send a letter!

https://t.co/BFkGcEfsgz