I’m so mad. There is something profoundly irresponsible about spending $125 million on a referendum that should never have been necessary in the first place. Think about what $125 million could have done for Alberta. It could have supported our overstretched health-care system, helped address classroom overcrowding, strengthened public education, supported vulnerable Albertans, or invested in the public services that families rely on every single day. Instead, we have spent an extraordinary amount of public money and countless hours of political attention entertaining a separatist agenda that threatens our economic stability, our national unity, and our future as Canadians. And for what? @ABDanielleSmith cannot wash her hands of this. Leadership means making decisions that serve Albertans, not indulging political movements that divide us, create uncertainty, and distract us from the very real challenges facing our province. When our schools, hospitals, and essential services need support, we should expect our government to focus on solutions, not political theatre. The separatist movement needs to be condemned for what it is: a divisive distraction that offers grand rhetoric instead of meaningful answers to the problems Albertans actually face. We deserve better than this. We deserve a government that understands the value of a dollar, respects the public's time, and recognizes that public money comes from taxpayers who work hard for it. $125 million is not an abstract number. It represents opportunities lost, services left wanting, and priorities misplaced. Imagine what Alberta could have accomplished if that money had been invested in people instead of political posturing. That is the real cost of this referendum. And Albertans have every right to be angry about it. It’s time for @ABDanielleSmith to step down. #AlbertaPolitics #Alberta #Canada #abpoli

As I reflect on Thanksgiving weekend and all the things I’m grateful for, one of the biggest blessings in my life is finding love a second time around. After losing my first husband to ALS, I understand how fragile life is and how deeply love can shape us. I also learned that life doesn’t always follow the path we imagined, and sometimes, the hardest chapters lead us somewhere unexpected. Finding love again has been a beautiful reminder that life can hold new beginnings, even after profound loss. My heart will always carry the memories of the love I had, but I’m grateful that it also has room for the love I have now. I’m thankful for my husband @RogueNerdOne , for the life we’re building together, and for the beautiful gift of a new family. My world has grown to include three bonus sons and a mother-in-law, and I’m grateful for each of them and the place they hold in my life. I cherish the connections we’re building, the memories we’re making, and the love that surrounds us. It’s never too late for a new chapter, and it’s never too late to fall in love again.

Sexual violence is something we need to talk about—not just when it makes the news, but all year long. One of the ways we can make a difference is by learning more, supporting survivors, and supporting the organizations doing this work every day. That’s why I’m asking you to do two things: 💜 Make a donation to the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE). Your support helps provide services, education, advocacy and resources to people impacted by sexual violence. 📚 Take one of SACE’s online courses. You don’t have to be an expert to understand consent, recognize the realities of sexual violence, and learn how we can all help create safer communities. Education is part of prevention. Compassion is part of support. And every one of us has a role to play. If you have the means, please consider donating. And whether or not you can donate, consider investing a little time in learning. Learn more. Talk about it. Support survivors. Be part of the change. 💜 sace.ca/online-courses/