baileystalbert
Owner Bailey Books, Proud DAD. http://Baileybookman.com "The game is afoot!" Experienced campfire guitar player. Love music...Prine to Mozart.
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- Reposted by baileystalbertThe road to creating the Canadian flag was not an easy one, and it took two years and a lot of debate to make it happen. On the one side you had John Diefenbaker. On the other was Lester B. Pearson. It was a battle for the ages. Enjoy my latest longer video! youtu.be/GzwsdKSLo4A
- Reposted by baileystalbertThe people of Alberta are the front line in standing up to the threat to our sovereignty. They are fighting hard to reclaim Alberta from the MAGA traitors. @meidascanada.ca @meidastouch.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Be...
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- Reposted by baileystalbertThis is a monumentally irresponsible move. Whoever advised the premier should resign or be fired. Smith shouldn't just withdraw the threat. She should apologize for threatening to cut off Albertans' access to their own justice system. Tomorrow. edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/02/03/a...
- Reposted by baileystalbertNEWS: Province funds wetland near St. Albert
- Reposted by baileystalbertThe crisis in Alberta hospital emergency wards--people dying for lack of care--has been going on for weeks. When Danielle Smith is too busy (with what? separation?) to deal with it, the only conclusion that can be drawn is that she doesn't care. She simply does not care.
- Reposted by baileystalbertSales are skyrocketing at DreamHaven books after its owner was photographed protesting.: Greg Ketter of DreamHaven Books in Minneapolis never intended to be a face of the movement. But after he was photographed walking through a cloud of tear gas to a protest… #BookstoresandLibraries #Events
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- Reposted by baileystalbertAlberta Slim rode the rails during The Great Depression, sang on street corners as a yodeler, operated a circus and performed his music until he was 93. Not as well remembered today, he was an important part of Canada's country scene. This is his story. 🧵 1/10
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- Reposted by baileystalbertI am truly blessed! Just now I sat on the water trough & scattered some suet & sat & relaxed. Couldn’t believe it when both Ravens jumped on the trough with me & had a drink! Then Chips fed Gravy just a few feet away from me. Has to be one of the best experiences of my life 😊
- Reposted by baileystalbertRemembering BERTRAND RUSSELL — who left us 56yrs ago today, aged 97.
- Reposted by baileystalbertOn this day in 1938, Gene MacLellan was born in Val-d'Or, Quebec. As a singer-songwriter, he wrote Snowbird, Put Your Hand in the Hand and The Call for Anne Murray. Elvis, Loretta Lynn and Bing Crosby recorded his songs. He released four albums and had six Top 20 hits in Canada.
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- Reposted by baileystalbertOn Jan. 31, 1970, 17-year-old David Milgaard was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Gail Miller. He spent 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, but his mother never gave up and fought for his release. This is his story. 🧵 1/12
- Reposted by baileystalbertThank you for so many funny memories and for sharing your gift with the world. You will be dearly missed. 💔🕊️🕯️🎭 ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
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- Reposted by baileystalbertLucille Teasdale-Corti was a gifted surgeon from Montreal who devoted her life to helping the people of Uganda. Through revolution, civil war and more, she aided anyone who needed help. Even as she was dying of AIDS, she helped. This is her story. 🧵 1/12
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- Reposted by baileystalbertGive her a little kick in the ass from all of us when you do, chief! #TreatyLand #PackYourBags #Canada 🇨🇦
- First Nations Chiefs are calling on Alberta’s premier to resign, accusing Danielle Smith of conspiring with separatists and violating Treaty rights “I hope you have your bags packed. When this referendum is defeated, I will gladly walk you to the border.” #fyp
- Reposted by baileystalbertLawren Harris was one of the most important Canadian artists of the 20th century. He was a mentor to many artists and is the favourite artist of Steve Martin. A member of the Group of Seven, his impact on Canadian art is immeasurable. This is his story. 🧵 1/12
- Reposted by baileystalbertOn this day in 1845, Abraham Ulrikab was born in Hebron, Labrador. In 1881, he and his family died in Europe from smallpox when they were part of a human zoo exhibit. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 buff.ly/10EVvhE
- Reposted by baileystalbertLocal woman wakes up, clogs all surveillance and data mining systems with oatmeal, makes oatmeal.
- Reposted by baileystalbertUN Geneva on Holocaust Remembrance Day: "The genocide started with apathy & silence in the face of injustice, and with the corrosive dehumanization of the other. Today and always, we need to remember this. And we must stand up for our shared humanity."
- Reposted by baileystalbertI know that you’re worried about Alberta separatism. You don’t want to become a 51’st state. Despite the horrors in Minneapolis, separatists are negotiating with Trump. #ForeverCanadian movement is preparing to take separatists on. Together, we will stay united🇨🇦 #ableg #cdnpoli
- Reposted by baileystalbertWhen Ada Mackenzie saw that women had no place to golf, she built a golf course. When she saw that women golfers didn't have golf apparel, she opened a store. She also happened to be one of Canada's best golfers, winning many championships. This is her story. 🧵 1/10
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- Reposted by baileystalbertMy Substack Today: When Pierre Berton exposed antisemitism in Ontario's resort community Using his Toronto Star column, he found 105 of 106 resorts refused rooms to Jewish visitors. canadaehx.substack.com/p/when-pierr...
- Reposted by baileystalbertTrump demands Carney give him his standing ovation from Davos
- Reposted by baileystalbertOn this day in 1957, Mike Bossy was born in Montreal. In his Hall of Fame NHL career from 1977 to 1987, he won the Calder, Conn Smythe, three Lady Byngs and four Stanley Cups. He had 573 goals in 752 games.
- Reposted by baileystalbertIt only aired for four years in Canada but quickly became a beloved cooking show that inspired many others. Filmed in Ottawa, it featured the dynamic host Graham Kerr and often a lot of wine. This is the story of The Galloping Gourmet. 🧵 1/8
- Reposted by baileystalbertThe Dempster Highway runs a length of 737.5 kilometres from near Dawson City, Yukon to Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Construction took two decades and was anything but easy. This is the history of that highway. 🧵 1/10
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- Reposted by baileystalbertWe are now learning of even more patients who have died waiting for care. Yet the UCP still refuses to take responsibility or acknowledge the crisis. Albertans deserve better. Our lives depend on it. /1
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- Reposted by baileystalbertThis is the best speech, just from a pure rhetoric perspective - its sophistication and persuasiveness - that I've seen a politician deliver in a good long while. Really recommend watching or reading the whole thing.
- What an inspiration Chief Wilton Littlechild is. We should all try to be a little more like him.
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- Reposted by baileystalbertOn this day in 1888, Chubby Power was born. A hockey star, he earned the Military Cross in the First World War. He served in Parliament from 1917 to 1955 and the Senate from 1955 to his death in 1968. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 buff.ly/JT88efu
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- Reposted by baileystalbertOn this day in 1880, Mack Sennett was born in Danville, Quebec. He founded his own studio, Keystone Studios, in 1912. His movies, especially the Keystone Cops films, were famous for their slapstick. Many actors, including Charlie Chaplin, got their start in his films.
- Reposted by baileystalbertOn this day in 1974, Joni Mitchell released her sixth studio album Court and Spark. The album reached #1 in Canada and was met with critical acclaim. It won a Grammy and sold over two million copies. In 2004, it was inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame.
- Reposted by baileystalbertMatt Jones, one of the UCP’s Gang of Four health ministers, actually admits there’s a capacity problem in Alberta’s hospitals! albertapolitics.ca/2026/01/matt...