Novelist. Columnist for Alberta Views. Books: Who By Fire, The Trade, Lightning, The Great Karoo, Thing Feigned or Imagined. Bunch more.
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Fred Stenson retweeted
Most people in the public eye become footnotes of history. A handful make history. Long after we're all gone, Canadian students will be learning about Manitoba Premier @WabKinew
Abolish the Indian Act. We have nothing to lose but our chains.
We will, of course, need new legislation that is an interface between the Federal government and First Nations. And this MUST be created alongside Chiefs and First Nation governments every step of the way. But it is time to move past the era of this outdated, racist, and patriarchal legislation.
I support Prime Minister Carney’s work to position Canada as a global leader in human rights and democracy. The Indian Act is inconsistent with achieving that vision.
Our laws at home should reflect the values we champion around the world.
It’s time for a relationship with First Nations people that reflects who we are as Canadians today, recognizes nationhood, and lives up to the true nature of reconciliation.
Fred Stenson retweeted
How about making all vaccines easier to access and COVID vaccines FREE for all … and also how about recommending them and explaining the science to citizens.
Respiratory virus season means busier hospitals, and we want to make sure they’re ready. Saturday, I joined Premier Danielle Smith, Minister Nathan Neudorf and Acute Care Alberta CEO Dr. Sayeh Zielke to share what we’re doing to prepare.
Alberta now has a record high of more than 9,000 acute care spaces across the province, and we’re building on that capacity to help hospitals handle the extra demand.
Along with preparing additional hospital spaces, our capacity task force is looking for ways to expand even further. We’re also helping patients move into care settings that better meet their needs and bringing physicians into emergency department waiting areas so patients can be assessed and treated sooner.
These steps will help ease pressure on our hospitals, give health care teams the support they need and make sure Albertans can get the care they need, when they need it.
Fred Stenson retweeted
Friends,
My account here, just like other Ukrainian accounts recently, is suffering from severe shadowbanning/pessimization. There has been a sharp drop in reach, as the platform's algorithms quietly remove it from search and recommendations.
My Threads account, which has 25,000 followers, currently gets more reach than my account here on X.
I will remain here and I deeply value our community. But just in case, I want to remind you that I have other platforms: Threads, Bluesky, and Telegram.
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Fred Stenson retweeted
.@jannarden thank you, your wife and the munchkins for your family’s incredible support for #ForeverCanadian and for Canadian unity. Your Calgary concert energized us and brought us together. I’m so lucky to have you on our team.
#AbLeg #CdnPoli
Fred Stenson retweeted
We’ve been demanding a public inquiry for over a year. Danielle Smith and the UCP keep refusing. Why? What are they afraid a public inquiry might uncover?
Fred Stenson retweeted
Trump appeared before a large audience and began loudly insulting Norway—labeling the country a "toilet" and a "shitty dump"—because Norway had refused to award him the Nobel Prize.
Unless the Americans take the microphone away from him, by the end of his term, Trump will have managed to fall out with every single country on earth—with the exception of Vanuatu; and that only because he cannot pronounce the name.
t.me/MirovichMedia/15677
Fred Stenson retweeted
Norway is one of the most democratic and prosperous countries on Earth.
Free health care
Free college
Strong democracy
Free press
Trump says “Norway sucks” and is a “shithouse country” because it won’t give him the Nobel Prize.
Insane. We have a mentally unbalanced president.
Fred Stenson retweeted
Congratulations, President @LulaOficial, on your re-election in Brazil.
The relationship between Canada and Brazil has flourished under our partnership. Let’s seize this opportunity to make it even stronger, together — to create major new trade opportunities, protect the environment, and build greater prosperity for both our peoples.
MAGA should publish a weekly report called UPDATE YOUR HATE. Besides "Who MAGA Currently Hates," there could be sub-headings like: "Genocidal Dictators With Whom We Have Resumed Trade"
Fred Stenson retweeted
Smith said she did not win the UCP leadership in 2022 because of support from separatists. The separatists disagree.
Fred Stenson retweeted
It’s Halloween & Danielle Smith’s playing mad scientist.
Fresh off making us fight her separatist political monster in her horror of a referendum, she’s going full Frankenstein on our electoral map.
Classic MAGA move, gerrymandering.
We can’t let her get away with it. #ableg
Fred Stenson retweeted
I’ll take a shot at answering one of these good questions. These poor young people are not dying for "no reason". They’re dying because Vladimir Putin's Russia invaded Ukraine and Ukrainians don’t want to be murdered. I hope this helps.
Fred Stenson retweeted
In one day, two politicians - Bolsonaro in Brazil and Vucic in Serbia - with ties to Trump and his family have lost surprise elections, thanks to high turnout. The rise of the international far-right is not inevitable.
Fred Stenson retweeted
We desperately need beds in AB.
We don't need our premier trying to fool us that we have them.
If we could even get back to the bed number we had in 2000 it would be a massive improvement.
GoA: set a goal and then get it done!
Fred Stenson retweeted
You’re done @ABDanielleSmith That you would pound down on children that already struggle to keep racists and bigots voting for your govt is sick. You’re sick. Call an election. Albertans never voted for your hate. @UCPCaucus
Fred Stenson retweeted
The jokes about Trump giving Alaska back to Russia can't keep up with reality...
This is the kind of deal the Democrats need to investigate immediately if they take Congress. An oil deal in Alaska which actually might be a gift to the Russians with Trump involvement. ft.com/content/e9cfbfbb-e65a…
Fred Stenson retweeted
Because some things are worth raising a glass to and some things are worth keeping together - cheers to Canada!
#ForeverCanadian
@RedHartBrewing
Fred Stenson retweeted
Trump brags that big US oil companies are making record profits as a result of his war against Iran. He says it’s making America rich. No, Mr. President, it’s making corporations rich at the EXPENSE of Americans. What good for Exxon is NOT good for America, or the world.
Fred Stenson retweeted
ALBERTA this is the NDP @WabKinew working WITH Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals .
ALBERTA we have Hope with a new Government.
We must speak out against Separatist UCP government destroying healthcare & education.
UCP continue threatening DEMOCRACY !