Laurie 🧶🧵
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Laurie 🧶🧵
@MakingLaurie
millenial feminist mama | queer crafty activist | some say my cynicism is charming |
Edmonton, AB 参加日 Ocak 2009
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I remain generally supportive of politicians and political programs that make a point of feeding hungry kids.
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If you or loved ones are looking for Jasper wildfire evacuee supports, or need mental health resources, call 2-1-1. Highly trained @211Alberta navigators from @CMHAEdmonton and @distress_centre are here to help.
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As we see the news about the Jasper wildfire, I know people are looking for ways to help. Our United Way is working w/@UnitedWay_BC, United Way Alberta Northwest & @211Alberta to support evacuees.
Help by donating to our Wildfire Response & Recovery Fund: myunitedway.ca/wildfire-respo…
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The Municipality of Jasper has issued an evacuation order due to wildfires in Jasper National Park. For the latest information on available resources, visit:
ab.211.ca/how-we-help/wi…
We're always available by dialing 211, Texting INFO to 211 or chat online, ab.211.ca
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Yesterday I received one of the highest and most ancient honors in London, the Freedom of the City. But the celebration soured into an experience of indignity when upon arriving, I found that there was no ramp for me to access the stage.
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I am also excited & deeply honoured that Naheed has placed his trust in me, to act as Leader of the Official Opposition in the #ableg Assembly, while I also continue my duties as the Alberta NDP House Leader.
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Local woman wakes up, does a commencement speech in a rainbow pocketed dress so heckin whimsical that it distracts the academic admin people from noticing her calling out the hypocrisy that exists in many of Canada’s esteemed institutions, makes oatmeal.
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The AESO has declared a Grid Alert due to unexpected generation loss. Find information on Grid Alerts and energy conservation tips in the link below:
aeso.ca/aeso/understan…
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Hey @Safeway I’m giving you a last chance to respond before we dig in: Your entire system of “discounts” and “specials” requires apps, taking photos, scanning and so many other things that people like my blind mother can’t possibly participate in. By your own advertisements, 1/
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The AESO has declared a Grid Alert due to extreme cold, and several power facility outages. Find information on Grid Alerts and energy conservation tips here. aeso.ca/aeso/understan…
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I’m honestly pleasantly surprised by this?!
Guess I can go turn on my kiddo’s air purifier so he doesn’t have an ice fog induced asthma attack in the night.
AESO@theAESO
Thank you, Alberta! Your conservation efforts quickly reduced electricity demand and the risk of rotating outages. A special shout out to our System Controllers, industry partners and the Government of Alberta for keeping the power flowing and all Albertans safe and warm tonight.
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Thank you, Alberta! Your conservation efforts quickly reduced electricity demand and the risk of rotating outages. A special shout out to our System Controllers, industry partners and the Government of Alberta for keeping the power flowing and all Albertans safe and warm tonight.
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We turned off/unplugged everything except a few nightlights and dug out some candles.
Enjoying all the cozy vibes of a power outage with the benefit of furnace & internet by watching TV on a tablet in bed.
Carrie Tait@CarrieTait
Serious questions: Anyone unplug their block heater after the emergency alert? Their EV?
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@AngeeGabs I highly recommend KC Davis, host of Struggle Care Podcast & author of "How to Clean House While Drowning". Her perspective of care tasks being morally neutral (including but not limited to housework) was life changing for me. strugglecare.com/about
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Ok, this might sound kind of silly, but I was depressed for 14 years and so I never really learned how to properly clean my home.
I start following guides on the internet and then get overwhelmed with how much I have to do.
Any cleaning tips for me that make it easy? 🧽 🫧
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United Way’s community of changemakers have come together to get inspired AND to inspire each other as we work toward creating a more equitable future where no one in our community is left behind. Time for Kickoff 2023 to begin!
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Come join our United Way comms team in this role dedicated to supporting the integral work of 211 Alberta.
211 Alberta does incredible work in our community, but it's a bit of a secret — let's work together to change that!
ab.211.ca@211Alberta
Interested in using your marketing and communications expertise to help connect Albertans to resources, services and supports province-wide via 211 Alberta? Apply for the Brand and Communications 211 AB Portfolio Lead: recruiting.ultipro.ca/UNI5003UWAC/Jo… #job #yegjobs #Edmonton #yeg
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Here’s Mayor-Elect Olivia Chow answering a question in Cantonese — that she had also answered in English. A first for a Toronto Mayor. #TOpoli
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