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Dr. Bob Turner

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Retired hematologist. Interested in evidence based medicine, climate, agriculture, education and politics.

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JUST IN: A bipartisan Senate deal has been reached to fund the government through January 30 and to set a vote on an Affordable Care Act bill in December, according to a source familiar with the matter. https://cnn.it/47zobyt

10.11.2025 00:22 πŸ‘ 104 πŸ” 57 πŸ’¬ 101 πŸ“Œ 55
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Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.

BREAKING: Senators have reached a deal to end the government shutdown.

10.11.2025 00:03 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 75 πŸ“Œ 100

Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore.

The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.

The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...

This is getting ridiculous.

04.11.2025 01:06 πŸ‘ 187 πŸ” 116 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 10
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Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.

UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP

04.11.2025 00:54 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 10

Excellent campaign. Proud to have supported you

01.11.2025 20:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Scream
Kent Monkman ~ Cree
2017

30.09.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 129 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 8

Let the health care professionals make health care decisions.

Stop channeling RFK Jr

26.09.2025 02:12 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stay in your lane, Amery & keep your nose clean. MAID is vital care, & this government fails Albertansβ€”both in life & in compassionate end-of-life support. BTW, where are the public consultation results?
#MAID #AbPoli #CorruptContracts #Injustice #UnethicalAlberta #MHCare

26.09.2025 02:32 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 8 tribute posts from the community.

"If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger." edmontonjournal.remembering....

25.09.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.

Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.

Read my full statement below:

19.09.2025 23:58 πŸ‘ 331 πŸ” 132 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 9
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Alberta intends to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026. What that means for you is still unclear | CBC News Alberta’s dentists are pressing the province to put dates on the table to pull out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. In June 2024, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent a letter to then-prime minister J...

The fact that the province wants its share of the funds to opt out of the dental plan should absolutely be viewed through the lens of how they’re treating AISH recipients.

No improvements, but subsidizing the govts bottom line.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

10.09.2025 02:15 πŸ‘ 191 πŸ” 84 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 9

Is there the equivalent of a Plagiarism detector for AI written submissions?

06.09.2025 01:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sexual health education should not only be comprehensive but mandatory in every school in Canada.

05.09.2025 00:14 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Newton said it was a Law- ...For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...

04.09.2025 01:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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165K views Β· 7.3K reactions | The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. Public servants aren’t above criticism, and Danielle Smith’s behaviour was insensitive and unbelievably entitled. Albert... The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. Public servants aren’t above criticism, and Danielle Smith’s behaviour was insensitive and unbelievably entitled. Albertans deserve better..

This is why I believe that Naheed Nenshi will make a much better Premier for this province that Danielle Smith. He is measured, thoughtful, calm; and, he makes a lot of sense.

www.facebook.com/reel/1318413...

01.09.2025 22:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts MONTREAL – Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.

MONTREAL – Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.

27.08.2025 21:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Alberta Legislature belongs to the people of Alberta. It is supposed to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all.

The UCP is the only government in the country to welcome a performer who preaches hate towards its people onto public land and waste public resources while doing it.

23.08.2025 00:15 πŸ‘ 164 πŸ” 67 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
Carson Jerema: I want Canada to become a part of Alberta
The rest of the country would benefit from our culture of individualism

Carson Jerema: I want Canada to become a part of Alberta The rest of the country would benefit from our culture of individualism

The lies people tell themselves...
(And yes, I'm an Albertan and the so-called "culture of individualism" is full of shit)

21.08.2025 01:16 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
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West Kelowna denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds The City of Abbotsford last month denied a permit for a show at Mill Lake Park, which would have taken place this Sunday.

Good to see this leadership.

Saskatoon City Council and the Alberta Legislature should take note and do the same.

Hate should not be given a public platform.

vancouversun.com/news/west-ke...

21.08.2025 01:19 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Drug Data Decoded has covered My Recovery Plan extensively.

Thread detailing those stories: 3/🧡
bsky.app/profile/drug...

20.08.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is again shifting its expense disclosure policy after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility. In early August, the...

Here’s the second flip floperrrino from the Alberta government today. Looking for a proactive press release about the restoration of proactive expense receipt disclosure policy today? Good luck. edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/08/19/a...

20.08.2025 02:43 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 4

Bats are flying in SW #Edmonton
We're on Lessard Dr. just above the North Saskatchewan bluffs
@albertabats.bsky.social

20.08.2025 03:24 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.

β€œLocal stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”

(Among MANY other public benefits.)

Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane.

#CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness

17.08.2025 00:05 πŸ‘ 766 πŸ” 286 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 33
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Finland is successfully fighting homelessness – despite new political developments No more homelessness by 2027 – Finland makes it possible: In this interview Juha Kahila talks about new developments in "Housing First".

Finland is successfully fighting homelessness β€” despite new political developments. β€œWe currently have a government that wants to cut social benefits & build less affordable housing in the future…But we are not despairing, we are working with the tools we have.”
thebetter.news/interview-ju...

14.08.2025 06:28 πŸ‘ 131 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing beginsΒ  - Alberta Politics Alberta’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began yesterday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the...

Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins. albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/dani...

12.08.2025 05:52 πŸ‘ 72 πŸ” 49 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 7
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Alberta has opened up a six week window for people to pre order their COVID-19 & Influenza vaccines.

Six.

Weeks.

Hospitals are going to get absolutely destroyed this fall and winter.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

11.08.2025 21:21 πŸ‘ 161 πŸ” 96 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 13

Thanks
Booking done

11.08.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Berta friends: don’t forget that today’s the day you can pre-order your COVID vaccine. bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...

11.08.2025 13:54 πŸ‘ 125 πŸ” 98 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 19
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Alberta's overhaul of the auto insurance system continues. Here's how much Albertans could be paid out and the latest updates Alberta has unveiled the latest updates to the new auto insurance model which will include various payments for those in accidents.

Why are Albertans paying the 2nd highest auto Insurance Rates in Canada?

Despite the UCP’s promise, their new auto insurance rules wont lower premiums.

Minister Neudorf can you explain to Albertans how this is "Affordability" solution?

07.08.2025 22:48 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0