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Barb Phillips

@barbphillips11.bsky.social

I am Canadian, Albertan, Grandma, and Raging Grannie. I love dogs, gardening, nature, Park run & learning. Lethbridge is my home. I try to make a difference in my city with showing empathy and kindness. I can't do everything but I can do something.

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Today TEAM @STRUDELBRAND made Top Team for CNOY!! We also had 3 of the top 5 fundraisers. We raised $3950 for Woods Homes in #yql

Super exciting to be able to put our powers of whimsy to work for such a great cause 😊

And a @barbphillips11.bsky.social cameo for raising over 1k herself!!!

01.03.2026 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be a member of Team Strudelbrand! We were top team! I can't wait to do it again next year for the very worthy cause of Wood's Homes. Many thanks to my friends and family who sponsored me and got me the gold button for my toque by raising over $1000!

01.03.2026 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I think the province should have to collect their own Education tax, not via the municipal gov'ts as is the case. Many citizens assume that the bottom line dollars on their tax notice are all going to your city or town when in fact, nearly half of that bill has to be forwarded to the AB gov't!

28.02.2026 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm 77, born of immigrant parents from England who came for the $10/160 acres dream of farmland. I have lived all my life in Alberta, I too find AB much different now. I lived through Manning, Strom,Klein, Getty, Stelmach, Redford, Prentice Hancock,Notley,& Kenney. None compare to Smith!

25.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Successful rally yesterday outside the office of MLA for Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf which marked the end of the 90 day bogus Recall Petition filed by Ryan Tanner! It was was loud and strong. Lethbridge will not forget anytime soon how Ryan Tanner and alleged accomplices thwarted democracy.

23.02.2026 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lethbridge peeps..Come on out today, Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2pm and join the Lethbridge Raging Grannies for a rally at #10, 550 W T Hills Boulevard, S. Exactly a year ago, the Grannies were there also; here's our memory pics of the Grans making good trouble.

22.02.2026 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is *exactly* why we need a full, independent public inquiry.
The UCP have a lot to answer for, and we need it on the record. [*Before an election.*]
Inquiry now.
Bring on the subpoenas.
#CorruptCare #Alberta
#FullPublicInquiryAB
#AHS #AbLeg #AbPoli
#FullSubpoenaPower

22.02.2026 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
The first one’s free, Danny #daniellesmith #immigration #referendum #alberta #politics
YouTube video by Lisab0923 The first one’s free, Danny #daniellesmith #immigration #referendum #alberta #politics

#Lisab0923 criticizes #DanielleSmith 's approach to issues, particularly regarding immigration, healthcare, and education. She argues that Smith misdirects blame for strains on social services onto immigrants rather than addressing her #UCP failures πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ #Cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg
youtu.be/K258Lo2rRDY?...

21.02.2026 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Jenny is speaking Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2pm at the Lethbridge rally at the Nathan Neudorf Recall( Non Recall) petition rally at 550 W T Hills Blvd. S. Come on out to be loud and proud. Bring your noisemakers.(Pots and pans, drums and whistles). Lethbridge Raging Grannies will be ranting and roaring!

22.02.2026 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing launch of Corb Lund's @waternotcoalab.bsky.social launch in Lethbridge and we are just getting started.

21.02.2026 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Joint Message from Alberta's Regional Councils: Let's Remember Who We Are Called To Be - Chinook Winds Region A Message from The United Church of Canada's Alberta Regional Councils following Premier Danielle Smith's Feb. 19, 2026 televised message.

The United Church of Canada's Alberta Regions "expressed concern" regarding Danielle Smith's speech last night.

#ableg #UCCan

chinookwindsregion.ca/2026/02/20/l...

21.02.2026 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

It is not lost on me that this UCP gov't is devoting funds to this type of development and in 2023 they put a moratorium on wind and solar...so readily available and a proven source of energy. In the meantime, I personally have reduced CO2 by 15 tons by installing solar panels and a heat pump.

14.02.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Province announces funding for renewable natural gas facility in Coaldale By Kristine Jean Southern Alberta NewspapersΒ  A new partnership - Central Farms RNG – is bringing renewable energy production to Coaldale. The renewable

Province announces funding for renewable natural gas facility in Coaldale lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...

14.02.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Join @sphillipsab.bsky.social, Leah Ward and I for a new political podcast for people who know politics isn’t polite.

11.02.2026 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

The @lethbridgepolice.bsky.social Chief could follow Regina Chief:

β€œWe know we have much work to do to regain your trust …we are deeply committed to this work…When someone breaches our privacy policies, disregards their oath of office…it calls into question ethics& accountability of all members.”

11.02.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

People in Lethbridge are literally the reason that Lethbridge can’t have nice things

12.02.2026 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apparently the UCP is OK with 18 of its MLAs being publicly identified as separatists It would appear that the United Conservative Party Caucus is OK with having 18 of its members, including eight cabinet ministers, publicly identified as supporters of Alberta independence from Canada, as long as they preserve a few tatters of deniability. The 18 MLAs appear on a list of separation sympathizers named publicly by the so-called […]

Apparently the UCP is OK with 18 of its MLAs being publicly identified as separatists | Alberta Politics

#ableg #abpoli #canpoli #cdnpoli

https://albertapolitics.ca/2026/02/apparently-the-ucp-is-ok-with-18-of-its-mlas-being-publicly-identified-as-separatists/

11.02.2026 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Man behind the Clarity Act has choice words for Alberta separatists and Danielle Smith | CBC News Former Liberal cabinet minister StΓ©phane Dion is lambasting the brewing separatist movement in Alberta and demanding Premier Danielle Smith clarify her position and lay out the next steps depending on...

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"[Smith] needs to be clear," Dion told host Rosemary Barton. "Is she indifferent about the fact that Alberta is in Canada or not? Does she care? And if she cares, then she should say so."

!!All Albertans agree (except the 18%, wacko Dany base, ones!! #abpoli #cdnpoli

08.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for that tip. I shall check it out for next semester.

06.02.2026 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Your presentation on β€œBird Brains” was so informative. I might have to audit one of your classes to learn more. That’s always my daily goal…learn more than I forget each day!

06.02.2026 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, Danielle Smith is a separatist Alberta's premier says she supports "a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada." Her actions tell a much different story β€” one that makes her position on the issue impossible to ignore.
03.02.2026 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The 'Free Alberta Strategy' Is All Hat, No Cattle β€” and Embarrassingly Bad
YouTube video by Energi Media The 'Free Alberta Strategy' Is All Hat, No Cattle β€” and Embarrassingly Bad

Is the UCP Alberta government a separatist entity? Is D-Smith? Yes. Yes they are. Is it colossally stupid and intellectually bankrupt? Yes. Yes it is. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

03.02.2026 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

The Treaties MUST be honoured. They are not negotiable.

02.02.2026 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Much like her paper on 'refocusing' the healthcare system, Smith mistakenly treats ideology as a substitute for a plan. She should stick to podcasting; when ego and hubris are the primary driving forces, there is never a good ending. #ABleg #ABpoli #Cdnpoli

01.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

ATTN: #Alberta

#ableg #abpoli #YEG #YYC #cdnpoli

As the Danielle Smith story continues, we keep finding more about what she is doing behind the scenes.

Smith's self-admitted consultation with the U.S. seems to be bigger than she professed.

01.02.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

28.01.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 97504    πŸ” 40916    πŸ’¬ 4304    πŸ“Œ 5373
SSAC/SAA PR Conference
YouTube video by Angie Nikoleychuk SSAC/SAA PR Conference

Dear University of Lethbridge, do you remember what happened last time you refused to negotiate in good faith and dragged things out?

I do. You had plenty of opportunities to avoid disaster and you didn't take it.

Don't make the same mistake twice. #yql

youtu.be/tzYOaWqTPFc?...

24.01.2026 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The last 2 #ULeth Board of Governor chairs, both alumni, must be proud.
One locked us out, leading to one of the most contentious PSE strikes in Canadian history.
The latest hired a negotiator to exact more concessions from the faculty.
It has collegial governance written all over it. #yql

24.01.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is deranged & unhinged.
To stop China from ravaging & devouring our economy, Trump threatens to … ravage & devour our economy
A week ago Trump praised PM Carney: β€œIf you can get a deal with China, you should do that.”
So much for political autonomy & economic self-determination.

24.01.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Sounds like APP has been chatting with Washington. Ugh!

24.01.2026 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0