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อออออออออออ@imtheendofallOct 25
I need the first X-Men movie poster to be like this
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He's not wrong.
Naheed Nenshi
@nenshiOct 23
โ€œIt cost us probably at the end of the day about $200 million in tax payer money to do this. That wouldโ€™ve hired teachers, doctors, nurses, 7500 EAs on five year contracts for example. The feeling I got from Albertans crossing every corner of the province, from the Peace Country down to the US border, is people were saying why are we going through this?โ€ rivercountry.fm/2026/10/22/nโ€ฆ

Nenshi Says Premier Needs To Rebuild Trust After Referendum

Reactions have been happening from the referendum that happened in Alberta this week. NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says while heโ€™s pleased with the result on the separation question, there is some...

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The quiet part out loud. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Scott Robertson
@sarobertson_Oct 23
Mark Carney on Elon Musk throttling Starlink: "I search for the right adjective to describe whoever took this decision or group of people took this decision against a country that is literally fighting for the lives of the citizens against naked aggression."
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@CanadianArmyOct 22
We remember Cpl Nathan Cirillo and WO Patrice Vincent who lost their lives twelve years ago to a terrorist attack aimed at the very fabric of our nation. 1/2
Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent in camouflage uniform posing in front of a large Canadian flag indoors.

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Corporal Nathan Cirillo in traditional uniform with kilt and sporran stands guard holding a rifle on steps in front of the National War Memorial.

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Four soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms salute a memorial at Camp Patrice Vincent, Iraq, featuring a cross and an Air Task Force emblem.

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White memorial cross at Patrol Base Cirillo with Canadian flag and military wreaths labeled TF-66 and CANSOFCOM.

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Greg MacEachern@gmacofglebeOct 22
Spare a thought today for Nathan Cirillo and his family.
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Spicy Coyne is the best Coyne: "It is now part of the public record that, after months of debate, fewer Albertans support secession than believe the moon landings were faked, Bigfoot exists, or 9/11 was a U.S. government conspiracy." ๐Ÿ˜‚ #abpoli
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@acoyneOct 21
My latest: Albertaโ€™s separatists lost badly. Danielle Smith might have lost even worse theglobeandmail.com/gift/a52โ€ฆ
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Hats off to @mattgurney and @jengerson for their always smart @the_lineca podcast and, especially, Jen's recent interview w/ Patrick Lennox about treason and the disturbing questions of #AlbertaSeparation.
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Naheed Nenshi is the next premier of AB.
Polling Canada
@CanadianPollingOct 19
(Models Available To Subscribers) Alberta Provincial Polling: NDP: 50% (+6) UCP: 46% (-7) Others: 4% Pollara / Oct 15, 2026 / n=1347 / Online (% Change With 2023 Election) Check out AB model details from @338Canada here: 338canada.com/alberta
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Well said. โ€œThe fact that we held this referendum at all wasnโ€™t a heartwarming exercise of democratic will โ€” it was a failure of leadership by the provincial government, and of Danielle Smithโ€ #abpoli
Jen Gerson
@jengersonOct 20
"The results ought to demonstrate Albertans for what they truly are โ€” a mostly sensible and pragmatic people, if occasionally very slightly insane. God bless." readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson-โ€ฆ

Jen Gerson: Can we put separatist madness to bed, now?

The โ€˜Leaveโ€™ crowd suffered a humiliating loss. We shall see if there will be consequences

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The decision has been made! Albertans have voted and the CBC decision desk has called it: a majority of AB have voted to REMAIN in Canada. #ABpoli
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David Coletto
@DavidColettoOct 20
My polling in Alberta and my visit to the province last month reaffirmed this conclusion. Albertans have been asked a question it did not want by a government it does not trust to answer it, about a country it is not prepared to give up, in the shadow of a neighbour it does not trust at all.
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Rest In Peace Pte. Aidan Goulding, Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Hayden Lykkemark and Sgt. Morgan Wong. Thank-you for your service. #CFBWainwright ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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J Hunter๐Ÿ@MrJoKeR604Oct 18
Alberta is forever Canadian, 100% If the separatists have accomplished anything, itโ€™s reigniting Canadian pride in Alberta ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Vote Loomis | Keanin Loomis for Mayor@voteloomisOct 16
Hamilton needs a mayor who can get City Hall working for you, and move our city forward. The choice is clear. Vote Keanin Loomis for Mayor on October 26 or at the advance polls. #HamOnt #hamiltonontario
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Mark Carney
@MarkJCarneyOct 17
Canada forever. Thank you, Edmonton. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Prime Minister Carney speaks at a Forever Canadian Rally in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Prime Minister Carney speaks at a Forever Canadian Rally in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Prime Minister Carney speaks at a Forever Canadian Rally in Edmonton, Alberta.

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This pic! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ’ฏ
Mark Carney
@MarkJCarneyOct 16
United, Canada is stronger. Fairer. Freer. That message was loud and clear from the proud Canadians I met at the Red Hart Brewery in Red Deer.
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Awesome ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #MyCanadaIncludesAlberta
Scott Robertson
@sarobertson_Oct 16
O Canada breaks out as PM Carney arrives at pro-unity event in Red Deer
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Scott Robertson
@sarobertson_Oct 16
O Canada breaks out as PM Carney arrives at pro-unity event in Red Deer
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Mark Carney
@MarkJCarneyOct 16
Le Canada mรฉrite quโ€™on se batte pour lui. Merci, Calgary. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Le premier ministre Carney prononce un discours lors d'un rassemblement ร  Calgary, en Alberta.

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Le premier ministre Carney prononce un discours lors d'un rassemblement ร  Calgary, en Alberta.

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Le premier ministre Carney prononce un discours lors d'un rassemblement ร  Calgary, en Alberta.

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Jason Pugh ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ
@TheJasonPughOct 16
WATCH: โ€œCanada isnโ€™t perfect, but we are the best.โ€ - PMMC Says the Pacific Link Pipeline will reduce our dependence on the United States, to THUNDEROUS applause! "Careful. They might think that's election interference." - @MarkJCarney
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