Joan Chand’oiseau

a woman cuts a tree branch with a chainsaw ALT: a woman cuts a tree branch with a chainsaw

The rain has readied yard for digging, so yard planned today.

How are you spending the holiday?

Along w/ a #Mother’sDay filled w/ food, time together & lots of laughs, my family gifted me a mid-century mod #typewriter in a vibrant coral colour. Isn’t she a beauty?! 😍

#unique #vintage #gift

Typo above in tagging @zainvelji.bsky.social from @thestrategists.ca

@albertandp.ca Picture shows large screen with left reading 2025 Alberta NDP Convention “Better Starts Now” and 3 people sitting in chairs on stage, in conversation, Carla Beck, Naheed Nenshi, and Zane #betterstartsnow #betterispossible

Day 2 ANDP Convention highlight is finally meeting my friend @carlabecksk.bsky.social in person - after becoming online friends thru Twitter, connecting as advocates for public education! Loving the session w CB, @naheednenshi.bsky.social & Zane!

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Image of large screens at top of image: with @albertandp leader Naheed Nenshi on left and humanitarian & social change agent (and more!!) Marshall Ganz on the right. In between, the title reads “Better Starts Now” with NN & MG. People seated in rows and rows of chairs faced toward the stage and screens.

Wrapping up Day 1 at Alberta NDP Convention. Inspired & encouraged while listening to the Conversation between @naheednenshi.bsky.social & Marshall Ganz about hope that lies in our common #humanity and #connection. 🧡

#betterstartsnow #together #narrative #stories #listen

Just arrived for my volunteer shift as a Scrutineer for the last shift on Election Day: the Vote Count!

See you all on the other side!

@markcarneyforpm.bsky.social is the leader Canada needs during these unsettling times.

❤️What are you doing this #valentinesday?

I’m caring for 2x teens whose 2x 4 wisdom teeth removed yesterday + watching cheesy romantic #movies w/ family.

What should we watch?

As he has said all along, President Trump has issued tariffs that will wreak havoc on the Canadian economy, attacking the single most important trade relationship Canadians have with the world.

These tariffs will have a devastating impact on our jobs, our economy, and our way of life. /1

Danielle Smith government fires AHS all directors, appoints an administrator as one-man board.
I feel we've written this before.

Survey: 96% of Alberta business leaders say Canada must retaliate on U.S. tariffs According to a new KPMG survey on trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., a majority of Alberta business leaders say Canada should retaliate against U.S. tariffs, even if it causes economic pain. ...

“Among Alberta business leaders surveyed:

- 92 per cent want Canada and its premiers to present a united front against U.S. tariffs.
- 52 per cent say Canada should stop oil exports to the U.S. as a trade negotiation strategy”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

discoverairdrie.com/articles/sur...

“Deport them all”, “White lives matter”: messages on signs in St. Albert this weekend held by losers making N*zi salutes.

Don’t minimize this, Alberta.

Call this shit out.

Every time you see it.

That means our political leaders too. I’m looking at you, Danielle Smith.

Alberta physician listed on provincial COVID report says he doesn’t agree with findings, demands his name be removed The Canadian Medical Association and the Alberta Medical Association have issued separate statements dismissing the $2-million project as ‘misinformation’

SCOOP: John Conly, a Calgary physician, said he was not on the task force that advised govt to halt COVID vaccines, even though the report listed him as a contributor. Doctors across the country are calling the report bunk.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... W @alannasmith.bsky.social

No wonder ABs so distrustful:

Not only at least 1 contributor wrongly named.

The IT guy who booked meetings, “Frank Byl, [who] was named as a contributor and provided IT support to the task force.”

What?! I can’t even.

This week starts the celebrations for Lunar New Year across the province.

Join the NDP Caucus as we ring in the Year of the Snake 🐍 in Edmonton and Calgary.

Hope to see everyone there.

Register: www.albertasfuture.ca/events

So much fun! I grew up watching Hockey Night in Canada w/ my grandad.

Every child in our province deserves a life of dignity and that starts with a great public education.

I’m proud to stand with our Educational Support Workers in Fort McMurray.

They deserve better. Alberta deserves better.

📚What #books are you currently #reading?

Covenant of Water:
Audio

The Painted Drum:
Just finished

When We were Orphans:
Just started

#read #booklover #recommendations

I reread the trilogy thru part of pandemic and the description of the world in book 1 was…something! Recently Octavia B had same affect. The Overstory is beautiful - Bewildered is as well!

Loved Babel (on Kobo) but would have been great on audio

Finished this series on Kobo earlier this month!

The Covenant of Water is a beautifully read audiobook (by the author, I believe). Currently on chapter 40 and taking my sweet time!

✨👓✨Looking to add to my Stylish Prescription #eyewear collection:

Oval, round, geometric, square?
Bold? Everyday? Colours?
Order online?
Fave brands/designers for 2025?
Pic of #glasses you love?

Pics in comments of some I am loving & some I already own!

#recommendations #style

Hi Holly! I moved over a bit ago but need to be more active.

Hi Sina!!!

Saying hello. Still trying to find my peeps on here…

Trying to find my peeps by more regularly Checking in & saying hello!

Plumbing issue w/ sinks not draining. Hubby bought auger & now teaching 3 young adults how to troubleshoot problem. 🥰 Weirdly warms my heart, ya know?

I’m still De-Christmasing & cleaning! Hoping it will help fam feel ready for back to routine.

When do you take seasonal decorations down?