Kourtney Penner
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Ward 11 Councillor; Community Builder; Innovation Champion; Coffee Lover; Dogs, kids, & mountains; Treaty 7; She/Her
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A quick reminder on how masking primarily works:
It doesn’t mean “I’m afraid of you” it means “I care about you” - your mask protects others.
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1/ I was elected to to
#yyccc
to use my voice. To stand up and stand against the systems which hold us back.
I am a victim of assault. I am the parent of girls. I and other women deserve a safe and respectful workplace.
My values lead me and I cannot be quiet.
RE: Chu
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Thank you to everyone who has been sharing footage of today’s events in the Beltline. We all need to open our eyes to what is happening, what happened, and talk about how this can’t happen again.
Keep tagging me, I want to see it all. If you were there, tell me your story.
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1/ What happened at the Sundre parade cannot be ignored. It is, without question, unacceptable and the organizers should be held to account.
No matter the size of a community, we must speak out against racism.
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I have no words for this awful outcome. Citizen research shows that the number one service Calgarians ask us to invest more in is affordable housing. I'm holding back tears at the failure of
#yyccc
to ignore best recommendations to make life more affordable for all Calgarians.
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1/ For the majority of my elected year I’ve been neutral on this platform about provincial politics. This is because I respect the democratic process and know voters get to chose who our MLA counterparts are. But this past year has been incredibly frustrating.
#abpoli
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Today what mattered was the safety of my colleague, the support for victims of sexual assault, and making sure all parties had full knowledge of the police commission report regarding the HH ‘investigation’. That’s what I stood up for and supported.
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Well that took a while… but it’s official. Thank You so very much
#yycward11
for your support.
Bold and honest conversations will move us forward. I’m humbled to be given this opportunity.
#yyccc
#yycvote
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4/ The UCP under Smith is dangerous for Alberta. In an era that requires strength in partnerships and collaborations, her vision is the opposite of that. The path of the UCP is not one of prosperity for Alberta. It will further fragment us politically, socially, and economically.
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I have many thoughts this morning.
First, congrats
@JyotiGondek
I consider it a privilege to get to work alongside Calgary’s first female mayor.
Second, thank you to
@JeromyYYC
for reaching out last night to talk ward transition.
I’m ready to do this.
#yyccc
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2/ My divorce was finalized after I announced I was running for council and my children needed time to adjust to the thought of me having a different last name than them.
When I get sworn in to
#yyccc
on Monday, I will proudly be Kourtney Penner.
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2/ We cannot send a signal to the women of this city that those in leadership positions who are guilty of offences against women and minors are allowed to hold power.
That is not the Calgary I am here to build.
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@MikeEllisUCP
Mike, if you want to have a grown up conversation about the drug use crisis and specifically why at LRT stations, my contact info is in my bio. Happy to talk about a shared approach to tackling the issues facing all municipalities in the province b/c this isn’t just a
#yyc
issue.
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In case you’re wondering what motherhood and politics looks like: Today’s work from home flexibility allowed me to 1) do laundry 2) buy groceries (online) 3) eat dinner with my family and 4) declare a climate emergency. I think that’s a pretty great day.
#yyccc
#womeninpolitics
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😷 I will continue to wear my mask, and encourage my children to wear their mask.
Why - because masking is an act of caring. My mask protects you.
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Why do people disclose they like dogs?
It’s called solidarity. That’s why. It’s so victims don’t feel alone.
Also, it’s my choice, my story. Stop asking victims to be quiet.
#metoo
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Another day of ‘protests’. I’m very much looking forward to Tuesday’s
#yyccc
council session to discuss how we’re being made to look the fool.
Beltline residents, I’m sorry this continues. I’m spinning with frustration and anger for you.
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3/ I don't know what the days ahead hold. But I am here. To stand up for victims. To stand up against systems which are unfair, unjust, and unkind. This isn't political. This is humanity. This is about a girl whose life was wronged by a person using their power in the worst way.
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1/ I recently made the decision to go back to my maiden name (Penner). The decision to change one's last name, either after marriage, or after divorce, is not always a simple decision.
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In our house we lovingly refer to it as the celery tower.
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So the least protected in Alberta by way of total vaccines (1st and 2nd dose) now have the least protections? This is absolutely not data based decision making.
And I’m working to get an answer to see if Calgary mask bylaw includes schools for committee tomorrow.
#yyccc
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This is a deeply irresponsible take.
No industry should be exempt from health and safety measures, and at this time, that is vaccines.
The common sense that should have prevailed throughout this pandemic keeps getting undermined by bad political statements like this one.
Nobody wants to see empty shelves and higher prices.
We need some common sense here. Ottawa should drop the vax mandate for truckers now.
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5/ I don’t make these comments lightly and I realize the weight they carry. I urge you to get involved, to shape policy for the better and to ask the party you want to support for a platform that represents the reality of a globalized market and the need to address social issues.
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I have seen the deeply offensive videos of my colleague circulating. When the video was taken or released is of no consequence to the steps he must take. In a time where reconciliation is at the forefront of our work, I would encourage my colleague to apologize widely.
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I’m starting to think we need to create better policy to encourage people to park in their private garages in all neighbourhoods.
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3/ I am watching with disgust the news coming from the UCP AGM and what I see is a further desire to erode the two way respect that should be inherent in our relationship. I can’t be neutral anymore because Calgarians and Albertans deserve voices that stand up for them.
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The headline is grossly inaccurate.
The body is overtly a spin and contains a load of false information.
@LiciaCorbella
shows again that she has no desire to get the facts straight. You can dislike the demise of the deal but this is an abuse and insult to Calgarians.
#yyccc
Corbella: Council voted in camera to ban Mayor Gondek from negotiating the next arena deal via
@calgaryherald
#yyccc
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In my house, when 2 out of 3 kids vote in favour of something, we call that a majority in favour and proceed with the plan. The third one has the choice to come along and enjoy the benefits. What’s not allowed - sulking and tantrums because the one didn’t get their way.
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Me to kids: the covid vaccine has been approved for 5-11 year olds!!!!
Youngest: can we go tonight?
Let’s just say, we are all excited.
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My hopes for tomorrow:
The good of what can come in the next four years of
#yyccc
isn’t overshadowed by the Chu drama.
Also, that I remember how to walk in high heels.
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I am not ok with today’s
#yyccc
news for so many reasons. But mostly, as a woman who has been assaulted who didn’t have the courage to speak out, I can’t be silent in this moment. I am not ok, not even a little bit.
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I got my 91 year old granny to vote NDP and she lives in Kenny’s riding. Turning myself in because looking at it, this is going to be the best jail group ever.
#ReportAnAlbertan
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The alternate to removing the gas tax is to use those funds instead to spur low-carbon infrastructure investments to implement lasting change to transportation options that are affordable and equitable.
🛴 🚲 🚎 🚊
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Hey Brett, I grew my own company to an award winning Canadian enterprise. Will that do?
And, what my name is or isn’t has no bearing on my ability to govern. Nice try at a classic misogynist insult though.
#womeninpolitics
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Imagine if hospitals didn’t need lotteries and galas to support the purchase of equipment and goods to deliver patient care. When is someone going to come forward with that policy move?
Thank you to Saifa Koonar and the
@ACHFKids
for hosting Candy Cane Gala in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The Hospital and the Foundation are a vital part of our health care system and I was glad I could give my support to this amazing cause. 1/2
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1/ I want to acknowledge that the
#yyccc
first debate was likely triggering for many and that some of the insinuations to ‘move on’ and ‘the past doesn’t affect the present’ is deeply troubling. I want you to know you’re heard, seen, and I believe you.
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Imagine this: you posted a week ago on Instagram about the death of your grandma.
Fast forward a week: people are now posting spiteful and vitriolic comments aimed at you on that same post because you stood up against the racist remarks of a colleague.
Politics 2022.
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To the many Calgarians who came out this week in support of the trans, queer, and drag community by attending a show, practicing love and inclusion as a collective voice against hate in public spaces, or sending a note to a friend or family member THANK YOU!
#lovewins
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Tonight in Alberta Twitter: when you find out who is a a gen x and who is a millennial.
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Every time I’ve opened twitter today I see this. And I smile this incredible huge smile. This is a woman high on life - who can dance and smile, and relax and be with other kind, amazing, passionate humans. If that isn’t inspiration and leadership I don’t know what is.
#ableg
A little rain won’t stop us from celebrating
#yegPride
with the LGBTQ2S+ community. 🌈
#ableg
#abndp
#LoveWins
#Pride2018
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1/ I cannot attend the rally at noon. I am in support of the calls for
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movement and thank everyone for showing up and speaking out.
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I was so caught up in today we all did a horrible job taking photos.
That said, got one with my mom!
This song was on my playlist to keep me motivated through the campaign:
(
@jannarden
)
To all the good mothers who raised us well.
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2/ Municipalities don’t have a partner in this current government. This was apparent at Alberta Municipalities last month when cities and towns of all sizes were looking for more support. This is apparent to me as I work at the provincial level for preventive family services $
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‘I don’t remember’ is a completely unacceptable response. I am deeply disappointed and have expressed that to Cllr McLean.
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I’m running in Ward 11, bringing my years as a community leader and experience growing the
#yyctech
economy to the table.
I’m here and I’m listening
#yycward11
- I want to know what you love about Calgary and I want to create a plan with you.
#co11aborate
#yycca
#yyccc
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My favourite part of being a
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councillor - my mom, who thinks I have the knowledge of a 311 operator.
‘Where are the Christmas tree drop offs?’
‘Do you know if the skating at Carburn park is open?’
Throw me your best mom Q’s on all things city and I will try to answer.
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1/ The videos of yesterday’s events are deeply problematic on so many levels. Not only did this man attempt to intimidate and physically threaten the deputy PM - but it should be noted it started with the building staff.
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Oh hey Joe, it’s called lunch hours and afternoon recess. But thanks for being supportive of working moms carrying the load of domestic chores. That’s just the attitude we need in 2021 to encourage more women to get involved. (Sarcasm. Heavy sarcasm.)
@kourtpenner
So the tax payer pays you to
1. shop on line
2. Do laundry
I do my chores after work and don’t get paid to do it like 99.9 % of us
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The only fire is the gaslit one you’re stoking. Calgarians deserve honest leadership, not a spin on the facts that paint you & citizens as victims. The biggest risk to us is the lies you perpetuate.
It’s been 3 years of this. I’m running b/c
#ward11yyc
and
#yyccc
deserve better.
Effective today, I have been removed from the Calgary Police Commission. Council is playing with fire, and it's Calgarians who are getting burned. I'd rather be fired than be made to do or to say something that would put Calgarians at risk. Details:
#yyccc
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Sincerely hope all those who spoke out about tree protection with regards to rezoning will consider speaking out about logging in one of K-countries best recreational areas.
Do you care about this carbon sink and the animals that call it home just as much?
Yesterday our fears were realized.
@westfraserEWP
has confirmed their intentions to clear-cut Moose Mountain / West Bragg Recreation Areas and their plan is massive (~833 Soccer Fields)!
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@AdamMacVicar
@JeromyYYC
@GlobalCalgary
A big thanks for the pre-tour, a few insights and tips, and a being gracious in your exit
@JeromyYYC
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This is nothing more than picking a fight with the feds because they want to. It does nothing to support Albertans. It gets in the way of funding coming back to cities for infrastructure for housing, roads, rec centres - things Albertans need.
#yyccc
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He’s missing a few levels.
4. Secret hand signals
5. Legs crossed or open to indicate how we’re going to vote
6. In person face to face conversations where we discuss ridiculous tweets
#yyccc
Hey
@cityofcalgary
- can you make sure that all of council and the Mayor are using their City emails for business purposes?
Hearing already that there are 3 levels of communication for Council.
1) city emails (rare)
2) personal emails (mostly)
3) txt messages (all day long)
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I need to give a shout out to the admin teams behind making sure
#yyccc
is ready and prepared. The onboarding of councillors and our staff is amazing.
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It sadden and angers me that a well planned community event is being cancelled because of hate.
I am happy we will use the tools at our disposal to dissuade those who seek to harm others.
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What does it mean when you dress like the carpet in the office?
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You know what’s good economic attraction and retention policy? Sound, integrity based policies on health care and education which are guided by experts and not undermined by politics.
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In case you’re wondering what kind of influence
@JyotiGondek
has over important city decisions, I’ve firmly told her *no*, cobra chickens cannot be a late entry into the city bird contest.
#yyccc
@BirdFriendlyYYC
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I give you a comparison of what could be next.
Sometimes you just need to say thanks to another person and not make it about yourself.
Two of these people can do that, and one cannot. Let’s amplify the people who can let others shine and know how to give credit when due.
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I was asked to contribute to this article because of the many interactions I had with Farkas in my term as CA president. For many reasons I declined. But believe me, I could have told some stories. The lack of representation in the past four years is a big part of my motivation.
NEW STORY. Jeromy Farkas's first term on
#yyccc
was marked by an unabashedly acrimonious and populist approach.
@JeremyAppel1025
and
@klaszus
report on Farkas's record—and his trajectory from the Manning Foundation to city hall.
#yycvote
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Lately I’ve been asking myself, what’s worse? Getting slammed & harassed for speaking out for what’s right or getting crapped on for my silence because of the fear of the previous. Either way, the public discourse is ugly when entire situations aren’t seen for their complexity.
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Tonight one of my competitors fixed a broken sign for me.
I can say that
#yycward11
has for the most part been free of drama and pettiness amongst candidates. Thanks all for that.
@LaurenHerschel
@gwvander
#yycvote
#yyccc
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1/ Like many of you, I’m watching carefully today the proceedings in the Beltline.
With freedom comes responsibility. Freedom is not without consequence for your choices.
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Assuming four patients per hour that’s $158 - before taxes, overhead, etc. Compare:
Massage therapy per hour: $80-$120
Psychologist: $150-200
My eye exam takes 30 minutes and that’s $90 (so $180 per hour).
What about lawyers? (Care to disclose).
Stop attacking, start building.
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1/ With so many questions about Bill 1 and what that means for municipalities and their direct relationship with the feds should be 🚩number one for Albertans. The fact that municipal leaders weren’t consulted, let alone briefed, is 🚩number two.
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Hot tip - if you’re publicly referring to your councillor as an idiot, that might be why she’s not replying to you. Same goes for overly aggressive, entitled emails.
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@LiciaCorbella
Well for starters, we aren’t allowed to vote in camera. So how do you plan to rectify that statement?
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Yesterday, less than 200 ppl came out to spew hatred and racism.
Yesterday, thousands of people walked our streets to celebrate winter, art, & community as part of
@chinookblast
While we condemn the former, let’s not lose site of the other & the true good that exists in
#yyc
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1/ Day One of hearing from the public about housing. I have been sick to my stomach, teary, and compelled.
Students, seniors, non profit leaders, economic leaders... we've heard from the fabric of our city. We need action.
Housing Saves Lives
#yyccc
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My favourite is “you’re too young and naive”, especially from of all people, Farkas supporters.
So I remind them I’m older and have way way way (way way way) more life experience than he does.
But also, I love that I look so good for 40 that they think I’m younger 😉
We cannot allow this abuse to become the norm. We need more diversity in government, not less. If you hear something, say something. Thank you to every woman who is willing to put her name on the ballot.
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Teen: will I get in trouble from you if I walk out?
My: would you like me to show up and support all of you.
We need to enable voices of our youth, in particular our young women.
#ibelieveyou
#metoo
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Good Morning
#yyc
Here’s to a city that supports love, inclusivity, and celebrating that!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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The thing I dislike most about scandals involving politicians is that it maims the entire profession leaving others to do the heavy lifting of rebuilding trust with citizens. Can we please start voting for people with a track record of humility, giving, and empathy.
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Did we really expect systems rooted in white male patriarchy and dominance to actually dismantle grotesque displays of white male privilege and ignorance?
We’ve come a ways forward, but not far enough in law enforcement or the politics that drive policy to affect real change.
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I am receiving too many emails asking what
#yyccc
can do about massive rent increases.
People are afraid.
Calls to housing providers have increased three fold.
It's time for the province to step in with rent cap increases to prevent the furthering of a housing crisis.
#abpoli
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If we’re going to be out offering water for people to stay hydrated then we need to be offering public spaces to relieve the pressure of being hydrated.
Yes, public washrooms should always be a thing.
#yyccc
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2/ There is no excuse by way of ‘small-town mentality’
I say this in quotes because we often talk about the urban/rural divide. I want to stress, the views by that float do not represent all those living in rural areas so we must be cautious to cast a net of finger pointing.
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Some mom’s brag about their kids.
Well I’m the kid who brags about their mom. Today my mom finished first in her age category in a triathlon.
Way to go mom!
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How NOT to respond to an email saying you weren’t selected for an interview. Communication skills were listed as part of the job requirement.
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At a time when people are crying for more transit safety, the province is making it harder for those seeking supervised consumption to get care.
If we want transit to be safer, let’s direct our efforts and voices where needed.
#yyccc
#abpoli
#yyctransit
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Has it been considered that grocery stores that aren’t stocked could be due to a high number of store staff being off sick rather than anything related to supplies delivery? Do we actually know why the shelves aren’t stocked or is our premier hyping a hypothetical political ploy?
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This announcement has made it clear that ‘provincial priorities’ are neither housing nor transit in cities - the biggest investments the feds are making.
And apparently both of those are ideological too.
This is not a policy that supports Alberta’s economic or social health.
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5/ As a community leader who believes we need to do better by our diverse and marginalized communities, I struggle.
I will be asking some hard question of my peers across the province in the coming days.
I have heard your call to step up and speak out.
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The polls are clear, political parties at the municipal level are not wanted by Albertans.
Albertans don't want political parties in their municipal elections. Elected officials should stay focused on their community's challenges and not on political agendas.
#ABmunis
#ABpoli
#Ableg
@CptGandam
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1/17 It absolutely baffles me that my colleague would champion a voice that has limited experience and knowledge of our local situation over our own experienced and familiar legal counsel.
This video and its comments are extremely misguided. How? Let me break down the problems.
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Yesterday I filed my nomination papers making me an official
#yyccc
candidate for Ward 11. I’m excited for the months to come and look forward to connecting with people across the ward and the city.
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I’ve put out more content than the six men running combined. And I’m not done.
I’ve heard all about the ‘nice young men’ who come to doors. Nice doesn’t cut it. I’ve got tenacity, smarts, and I’m people focused.
I’m qualified.
#yycvote
#yyccc
#yycward11
Don't vote for a woman because she's a woman. Vote because she's best qualified. Our latest piece in the
@calgaryherald
#askheryyc
#electher
#yyccc
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