Alberta Resistance believes that ALL Albertans have the right to be informed.
You keep showing up!
Red Deer and Medicine Hat continue to show up week after week to protest. They are on Week 35!
Medicine Hat - Saturday
Address TransCanada Way/13th Ave. Time 10:30 - 11:30 am
Red Deer - Saturday
Address Adriana LaGrange’s Office on the corner of 202-5913 50 Ave, Red Deer,
Time 10:30 - 11:30
From Oct. 5th, World Teachers’ Day at the Legislature.
Forever Canada Petitions
Let’s show the UCP and the rest of Canada that Albertans want to stay in Canada. Update - 6,000 Albertans have signed up to be canvassers. We can do this!
Keep checking Facebook as more locations are coming up.
We are at the last leg of this campaign. We need 300,000 signatures. If you haven’t signed the petition yet, it isn’t too late. You can still sign. Look for locations here: https://www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-petition
Edmonton Forever Canadian Petition Signing.
Red Deer
You can sign up at the Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning from 8 am - 12:30 pm.
We have been reposting new locations on our Facebook page as they become available.
Upcoming Events
Things are starting to happen! Remember the 3.5% rule? Be part of the change. What can you do to “Make Some Good Trouble?”
We have another citizen initiative petition coming up - Public dollars for Public Education.
A citizen has applied to recall Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides in Calgary Bow - for more information check our recallnicoliades.ca to sign up as a volunteer to support this initiative.
Vote in your municipal/county elections on Monday October 20, 2025
Calgary:
Calgary Municipal Election Candidate Questionnaire and Podcast Campaign
TOWN HALLS - ABR is hitting the road. Stay tuned as we set up more town halls.
The Speaker Series is back!!! Look for the videos on our YouTube Channel ABResistance.
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October 17th - Fort McMurray. Miskew First Nation. There is a handout on the tailings for the approval for a release into the Athabasca River. It will be in Fort McMurray. The day of action is held in Fort McMurray at Kiyām Community Park from 1-4 pm.
Location is downtown Fort McMurray at the corner of Franklin Ave. and Main St
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MCFN strongly opposes the treat and release practices of the Oil and Gas industry. Tailings ponds contain toxic substances like naphthenic acids, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, which may persist even after treatment. The long-term effects on fish, wildlife, and downstream water users remain uncertain. Join us to learn more and support our efforts to keep our land and water clean and protect the health of our people. Everyone is welcome!
October 20th, Monday – Edmonton Municipal Election Voting Day: Voting matters. Time: 9 am to 8 pm. Voting Location: City of Edmonton website – just enter your home address. If you are outside of Edmonton check out your county or city site for details about where to vote.
October 21st, Tuesday – Book Launch: When Genocide Wasn’t News: Join us for the official launch of When Genocide Wasn’t News: How Canadian Media Covered Up the Destruction of Gaza — a powerful new release by Breach Books that exposes how mainstream media erased Palestinian suffering from public consciousness. Hosted in partnership with Paper Birch Books, CJPME, and the Canada Palestine Cultural Association. Come learn, engage, and unpack the truth about media complicity — and why telling Palestine’s story matters now more than ever. A conversation with: Martin Lukacs & Jeremy Appel Time: 7:00 PM Location: Stanley A. Milner Library, Community Room #1 — Lower Level
Check out this event sponsored by For Our Kids on October 23rd.
Ban The Ban stand up for AISH/CDB and for Education! It is a time for all Albertans to stand together against the Alberta Government and its Authoritarian actions.
October 26th, Sunday – Enough is Enough – Ban Bad Policy: NOTE _ DATE CHANGE. We come together, united in our diversity and separate issues, to tell the government that they are failing present and future Albertans and the planet. * Stand Together and Speak Out About * Discriminatory & Insecure Identification * Unjust and Cruel Treatment of The Disabled Community * Violation of Transgender Rights * Underfunded Education and Government Overreach Time: 1 pm Location: Alberta Legislature, 10800 – 97th Avenue – north steps Facebook: Enough Is Enough Edmonton URL: Ban the Ban
The Legislature starts its Fall sitting on October 27th. On October 28th join us if you can to Sit In For Equity.Alberta Government Mandate Letters Mandate Letters Link
October 30th, Thursday – ADAP is a deadly, ableist plan: “We won’t be quiet On Thursday, Oct 30 • 12–2 pm • Alberta Legislature (Edmonton), we’re gathering to say no to forced transfers off AISH and no to deeper poverty. This rally is organized by the People’s Alliance for Disabled Albertans (PADA)—disabled people, families, and allies Why we’re showing up: The government plan would move most people on AISH to ADAP with a $200 lower base rate, Reclassification without real choice = greater risk of poverty and harm. We demand equitable access, income security, and dignity.” Time: 12 to 2 pm Location: Alberta Legislature, north plaza (I am seeking clarification on the precise location so that people don’t go the wrong place) Facebook: Zachary Weeks
I came across this group called PADA.... the People’s Alliance for Disabled Albertans. They are hosting a rally on Oct 30...It’s a space where Albertans are coming together to share updates, organize, and support one another around disability and accessibility issues in Alberta. it sounds like they might be working on pushing back/raising awareness around ADAP
They’ve set some simple ground rules: keep things respectful, protect confidentiality, and make sure posts are accessible so everyone can participate. There are also different crews you can join if you want to be more active... things like advocacy, communications etc.
Elections Alberta has completed its review of the Alberta Next Panel complaint (File No. 2025-0213). Their office confirmed they do not regulate or investigate the conduct of government officials, MLAs, or boards and panels comprised of those members.
That means this issue now falls under other oversight offices — specifically:
The Office of the Ethics Commissioner (for MLA or ministerial conduct);
The Office of the Speaker (for MLA privileges); and
The Auditor General of Alberta (for the use of public funds or resources).
What This Means
Elections Alberta reviewed the complaint and formally closed the file — this helps clarify where accountability belongs. The concerns about potential misuse of public resources, data, or government platforms connected to the Alberta Next Panelcan now be directed to the Ethics Commissioner for proper review.
What You Can Do
If you personally experienced confusion, received unexpected emails, or believe public resources were used inappropriately in connection with the Alberta Next Panel, you can now write directly to:
info@ethicscommissioner.ab.ca
Subject:Request for Review – Potential Misuse of Public Resources Related to the Alberta Next Panel
Email Template:
Dear Commissioner,
Elections Alberta has confirmed that this matter is outside their jurisdiction and advised that it may fall under yours.
I am writing as an Alberta resident to request a review of potential misuse of public resources related to the Alberta Next Panel, which was promoted and operated in connection with the Premier’s Office.
I personally experienced confusion or concerns about how the survey and parallel UCP Alberta Next survey was presented or managed. [Add one or two sentences describing your experience.]
I ask your office to review whether public resources or government communications were used for partisan purposes or outside the intent of public consultation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely, [Full Name] [City / Town], Alberta [Email Address]
Why It Matters
Transparency and accountability only work when citizens follow through — even when the first door closes.
The right oversight body now has the chance to review what happened and ensure Alberta’s public resources are used properly.
Real change starts with you. Let your voice be heard at Alberta.ca/next. Alberta may hold a referendum in 2026. Help decide what’s on it.
The Alberta Next Panel conversations are based on the Free Alberta Strategy authored by Barry Cooper, Derek From, and Rob Anderson (Danielle Smith’s Chief of Staff): https://www.freealbertastrategy.com/the_strategy
They also have a website:
https://www.freealbertastrategy.com/
They are organized and have money. We need to stand up and show that we oppose their plans. We made them blink on the expense account, book bans, and vaccines for healthcare workers. We have the power! Keep making noise!
Let’s all work together to make Alberta work for everyone!
The next town halls are:
Online October 22nd
The link will be live on the website 2 weeks before this town hall.
Are you a research/writing/social media person who wants to promote the recall campaigns? Sign up to volunteer your way here.
We are looking for people who would like to drop literature or to door-knock. Getting information out there is vital as we face Alberta’s next plan for town halls. Sign up here.
Speakers Series: Upcoming will be Jenny Yeremiy speaking about the Recall Nicolaides campaign - stay tuned for details.
Procurement Scandal: The Judge should have submitted his report on October 15, 2025. We will see when the government releases it to the public. In the meantime you can choose your favorite Strong and Free license plate design: alberta.ca/pickaplate.
News regarding the new plates designs: https://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/albertans-invited-to-vote-on-new-strong-and-free-licence-plate-design-11352259
Share your ideas, concerns, or donations. You can get in touch with us at abresistance2007@gmail.com. To donate, go to donate@abresistance.ca. Please include your name and address, as we have to report all donations to Elections Alberta. Thank you for your time.
Thanks Colin, I posted it in this week's newsletter and in the Resistor, We will be there with signs and wearing Red!!!
Thanks for keeping us informed. An added note, the next ATA rally is this Thursday (detes below). Come and stand up for public education. I'm going.
Thursday, Oct 23
Rally at the Alberta legislature
EVERYONE WELCOME!!!
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM