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I'm Emil Tiedemann, a best-selling author trying to make the best out of this life #IKIGAI #HorrorFan #AlbertaAdventures nêhiyaw

Edmonton / amiskwaciwâskahikan
Joined October 2009
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@iheartedmonton
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SparQs exists to help people get to know each other in a fun, relaxing & simple way. It is meant to get people talking, to ignite discussion and debate, and to get the ball rolling on an evening of fascinating and eye-opening conversation! #SparQs 🔥
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@iheartedmonton
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It's funny to think that one country was protesting for "freedom" by invading our streets just as another was about to experience the ACTUAL loss of freedom by being invaded by one of the worst people on the planet. I hope it puts things into perspective for some people. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
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I have never owned a gun. I have never wanted a gun. I have never needed a gun. I am grateful to be from a place where these are VERY normal things! #CanadianCulture 🇨🇦
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I Heart Edmonton
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Essentially every single problem we have in this world (pollution, hunger, addiction, guns, inflation, etc.) really just comes down to the rich wanting to be richer. #MoMoneyMoProblems
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@iheartedmonton
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The male ego will be the downfall of our species...
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If your Canadian team is out of the Playoffs and you're wondering who to cheer for: The Vancouver Canucks' team roster includes just 4 Canadian-born players, while the Edmonton Oilers' team roster has 23 Canadian-born players! Just sayin'! #Oilers #NHLPlayoffs #Canada 🇨🇦
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@iheartedmonton
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#EthanBear appreciation tweet...thank you, Ethan, for inspiring not only Indigenous youth to live out their dreams, but for influencing, encouraging, and entertaining ALL Canadians!! #IndigenousPride #LetsGoOilers #yeglove #yeg
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@iheartedmonton
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My brother had a seizure last month, & when my mom rushed to the hospital to see him, she parked without even thinking about paying to park. Today, my mom - who is on a fixed income - received a $120 parking ticket in the mail. Hospital parking should always be FREE! #MakeItFree
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Did you know... In Cree, Edmonton is ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ amiskwaciwâskahikan. In Chipewyan, Edmonton is Sawyah-thay-koi. In Blackfoot, Edmonton is Omukoyis. In Nakota Sioux, Edmonton is Titunga. In Tsuut'ina, Edmonton is Nasagachoo. #yeg #yeghistory #Edmonton
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Tomorrow morning, I will play my two least favourite winter games: "Will My Car Start?" and "Am I in a Lane?" Let the games begin!!! 🤣🥶 #yeg #yegwinter #yegwx
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@iheartedmonton
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I live in a city where it can be Spring on one side of the street, and Winter on the other! 🙄 #yeg #yegweather #yegsnow #yegwx
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To live in a place where we can experience both +38 °C & -38 °C within 6 months of each other is............. special?! 🥵🥶🤪
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Sad to hear that Joey Moss has passed away. He was 57. RIP. #RIPJoeyMoss #Oilers
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Anyone else enjoying watching Canadian Mattea Roach kick ass on 'Jeopardy!'?! #Jeopardy 👍
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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The #yeg TikToker who's showing off his #NativePride to millions of people around the world... #IndigenousPride #yeglove #TikTok
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Whomever came up with the slogan, "the customer's always right," birthed a society of entitlement. Please be kind and respectful to your servers, bartenders, drivers, attendants, and everyone else working in customer service. #yeglove
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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I'm thinking about starting a #convoy to protest paper straws...who's in?! 🚫🥤
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Both of my maternal grandparents went to #residentialschools . My family has experienced every possible trauma you could imagine in the following decades. It was only last year that I even thought to connect our struggles with these "schools." We need to learn from our past.💔
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My mama was inspired to paint the Aurora Borealis... #yeg #yegart #NorthernLights ❤️
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My friend's mom told me, in the same sentence, that she loves me but that I am going to go to hell because I am gay. Not sure how to process that one... 🤔
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If you've asked yourself while driving, "Am I on a road?," you might be driving in a #yegwinter ! 🤔
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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My sister was diagnosed with MS in 2012, before she was 30. That was devastating to our whole family and still is. Another person in my family was diagnosed with the disease yesterday. She is just 17 years old. There is so much to fight for in this world. Choose wisely. 💔
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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I have a friend who's mom now has COVID, and she is unvaccinated and an extreme anti-vaxxer. She works in a dental office and was sick AT her work. I would have assumed dental offices required their employees to be vaccinated? #COVID19AB #antivaxxers #yeg #GetVaccinatedNow 💉
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Do you remember where you were 34 years ago today? I was pretty young but I remember my family heading to the underground parking garage of our apartment complex in the Clareview area. That was a horrible day for #yeg .
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I have a family member who is "tired" of being blamed because he refuses to get vaccinated or wear a mask! You know what I'm tired of? Hospitals filled to the brim. Overworked medical staff. Divisive politics. Lost jobs. Lost businesses. Lost lives!! #GetVaccinated #WearAMask
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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How many points did you get? #yeg #TrueEdmontonian
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@iheartedmonton
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This pandemic has either brought out the worst in us or has simply exposed our most foolish of citizens... #gracelifechurch
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The fence is coming down
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You know it's winter in #yeg when you hear that -15 is the high today and your response is, "Nice!!"👍
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Alberta Cree country singer Shane Yellowbird has passed away. He was just 42 years old. RIP, Shane... 💔
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Use your fancy dishes, play with your packaged collectables, wear those expensive shoes...life is too short to save all your crap for "special occasions"!!!
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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I remember when I was young & hated that I was gay. I would have done anything to not be gay. I'm so grateful that I never came across conversion "therapy" back then...not that it would've worked, of course. Today, I am 100% proud of who I am! #yegpride
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Why is it that our species can all work together when doing the wave at a hockey game, but refuse to fully and willingly participate when it comes to saving lives and working towards getting back to normal during a frickin' pandemic?! #BeACommunity #COVID19AB #COVIDIOTS #yeg #yyc
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Like many of you, I've been experiencing a lot of stress lately. Social media doesn't help. So, I need to take some time away from Twitter to focus on my #mentalhealth . I'll be logging off for a bit, & if you feel like that's a good thing for yourself as well, try it! #yeglove ♥️
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Just got my first vaccination!! The entire process took a little more than 10 minutes and I barely felt that needle...it was quick, easy, and free...so join the club and go get yourself vaccinated...it might just save your life!! #GetVaccinated #WearAMask #yeg
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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What Edmonton store/business/bar do you miss and wish would come back?! Me: A&B Sound in downtown #yeg
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@iheartedmonton
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Day 30 of my "lifestyle overhaul"... - 202,960 steps - Quit weed (except for "special occasions") - Quit soda - Quit fast food - Quit junk food - Heartburn diminished by 95% - "Aches & pains" diminished by 95% - Sleep improved by 75%(ish) - 17 lbs. lost so far #yeg #theoverhaul
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@iheartedmonton
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It was 12 years ago today that I started 'I Heart Edmonton,' as my way of celebrating, promoting & getting to know my hometown. I'm so grateful for all of you who follow along with me & I hope you stick around 'cause I have so much more to share! #yeglove
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@iheartedmonton
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Sign the petition to get the Downtown Community Arena renamed the "Joey Moss Community Arena"! Thanks for the idea, @McOilers ! #RIPJoeyMoss #Oilers #yeg #yegdt
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You may not love the exterior of the #yegdt library, but THAT INTERIOR!! Come on, it's stunning!! #yeg #EPL
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I Heart Edmonton
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My nephew pronounces "animals" as "aminals" and I selfishly refuse to correct him due to its adorableness. Gotta savour the little things, am I right?!🤣
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I Heart Edmonton
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The amount of people who call into a certain #yeg radio station to try and justify what happened at these residential "schools" is disturbing. #IndigenousHistoryMonth
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I Heart Edmonton
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"Fit in or f**k off." I noticed a man (with a shaved head, for the record) driving this vehicle yesterday in Edmonton. I wish he was just visiting from somewhere else but he's a resident. Pretty disturbing to see this... #yeg #horriblepeople
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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If this tweet gets at least 6 likes, I will treat myself to a #YEGdonair today. *donair emoji*
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Are you a fan of Edmonton's balls? (For the record, I 100% am) #yeg #yegballs #yegart
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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That's about right... #yegquake
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@iheartedmonton
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This is a beautiful photo of the stunning Northern Lights photographed in #Alberta by Archie Spaul! #NorthernLights #TravelAlberta You can follow Archie on Instagram:
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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I come across this cutie on my daily walks...he has two peek holes for people watching... #yeg #yegdogs #yegpets #dogs
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I Heart Edmonton
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This might be the most useless sidewalk in #yeg ?! 🤣
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Imagine taking your family of 6 to a movie and everyone ordering pop & popcorn! I did the math and it comes out to just over $1,300!! #installmentplan 🎞️🍿
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@iheartedmonton
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#yeg has spoken...I have revised the #TrueEdmontonian list. How many points (out of 25) do you have?!
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I Heart Edmonton
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Somebody in the University area set up their own "Starpups," where passersby and dog walkers can help themselves to free treats, water, and sticks (for the dogs, of course!), as well as complimentary hand sanitizer. Love it!! #yeg #yeglove
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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After 2 years of sporadic chaos, I finally had to tell a loved one that I can't talk to them any longer until they give up alcohol for good. I'm fortunate that I can "handle my booze," because for others it's a toxic monster! 💔
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Have you ever had to think for a second when asked how old you are? 🤔
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I Heart Edmonton
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After just 45 years (1923-68), the City demolished this beautiful building (Central Library) in downtown Edmonton, next to the Hotel Mac. Such a shame!!! #yeg #yegdt #yeghistory
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Did you know that Funky Pickle Pizza still exists?! However, it's being run out of the UK by a group of former Albertans, since 2018!! #yeg #yegpizza #FunkyPicklePizza 🥒🍕
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Wishing the best for Jasper, and the rest of Alberta too... #Jasper 💔
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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When are more corporations going to realize that giving your employees more vacation time, more benefits, and more respect will lead to better performances, more loyalty, & thus greater profits. Treat your employees like people & you will be rewarded. It's a simple win-win! #yeg
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I Heart Edmonton
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Do you think you will be checking out the 'Imagine Van Gogh' immersive exhibition coming to the Edmonton EXPO Centre this Spring?! #yeg #yegart #VanGogh 🌻
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On July 1st, I started my "fitness journey" to lose 40 lbs. within the next 6 months!! Today, just 4 weeks in, I am down a little over 20 lbs.!! Halfway there, baby!!!! #TheOverhaul 💪
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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We need only 306 more signatures to get to 10K for the petition to have the Downtown Community Arena renamed the Joey Moss Community Arena! Please sign and/or share if you would like to support this idea!! #RIPJoeyMoss #yeg
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Would you eat #PeanutButterIceCream ?
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I Heart Edmonton
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I haven't heard a single complaint about the weather in Edmonton this entire month so far! IN JANUARY!! IN EDMONTON!! #yeg #yeglove #yegwinter #yegweather
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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I wore sandals today!! Sure, it was to smoke a joint on my front steps, but still! 🌞🕶
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Whenever I watch a pre-COVID movie or TV show, I constantly catch myself cringing over people in crowds, shaking hands, kissing, etc. Is it just me?!!
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I Heart Edmonton
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It took me 31 years but it was the best decision I ever made! Take all the time you need... #yegpride #Pride2021 #PrideMonth #takeyourtime
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I Heart Edmonton
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For every "like" this tweet gets I will donate $1 towards my "bucket o' beef jerky" dreams... #BucketOJerky
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I Heart Edmonton
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Got my vaccination booked!! Looking forward to the peace of mind and being a part of the RIGHT side of history! #WearAMask #GetVaccinated #yeg
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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Am I monster for eating my fries with gravy AND ketchup?😬
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I Heart Edmonton
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When you're excited to share your photos of the #NorthernLights on Twitter only to realize 300 people already beat you to it...and their photos are far superior... #yeg
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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If your significant other suggests getting life insurance, there's gotta be a tiny part of you that thinks that you're going to end up on 'Dateline' in a few months, no? Or do I watch too many true crime shows?🙄
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I Heart Edmonton
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I once had a white co-worker say to me: "If all Natives were like you, I wouldn't have such a problem with them." I know he meant it as a "compliment," but it was not. #IndigenousCanada #CombatRacism #yeg
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I Heart Edmonton
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A few benefits of wearing a mask for COVID: 1. Not being recognized by people you don't want to talk to 2. Keeps your face warm in the wind/cold 3. Don't have to wear make-up(?) 4. Disguises your bad breath 5. Oh, and it saves lives... #WearAMask 😷
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I Heart Edmonton
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I'm so grateful that @AmarjeetSohiYEG will be our next Mayor!! This is a historic night, excited to see all the results!! #yegvote #yegcc #yeg
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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More of this please!😉 #moreart
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Some street art to brighten your day.
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My momma made some fried bannock today!! Have you ever tried this stuff?! Perfect when they're hot and drizzled in butter!! 😋 #yeg #yegfood #bannock
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I Heart Edmonton
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If I ever design my own home, there will be an electrical outlet every 3 inches!😂🔌
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I Heart Edmonton
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I made it to one year of no alcohol!! I am proud of myself for making it, because there was a time when I thought this would be IMPOSSIBLE! Now, I need a drink!! 😂🥃
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I Heart Edmonton
3 years
It seems like yesterday when West Edmonton Mall was the biggest mall in the world. Today, it's the 23rd biggest mall in the world. Wow. #yeg
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I Heart Edmonton
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Do you think Edmonton should switch from fireworks to drones for future Canada Day celebrations? #yeg #CanadaDay #drones #fireworks 🎇
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I Heart Edmonton
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If I was running for office, one of my platform points would be making it FREE for anyone to take First Aid training. Do you have your training and if yes, have you had to use it yet?! ⛑
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I Heart Edmonton
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I'm proud to live in a city with so many talented Indigenous artists, including (clockwise) Karen Haines, Aaron Paquette, Jason Carter, & Norman Fournier! There are plenty of others but Twitter only gives me so much space... #yegart #yeg #IndigenousPride
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I Heart Edmonton
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I have never tried Indian, Greek, or Thai food...I feel like I'm missing out?! #yeg #yegfood 🤔
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I Heart Edmonton
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Just to be clear, when I say "one of the worst people," I mean Putin and Putin alone. Not the Russian people. Like anyone with a heart, I stand with everyone who is against this attack, and that includes most Russians! #IStandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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I Heart Edmonton
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When you type "GREEN ONION CAKES" into the search bar of the Yellow Pages website, here's how many places show up per Canadian city... #yegfood #yeg Toronto: 0 Montreal: 0 Ottawa: 0 Regina: 0 Winnipeg: 1 Halifax: 1 Victoria: 1 Red Deer: 2 Vancouver: 5 Calgary: 6 Edmonton: 71🏆
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I Heart Edmonton
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I hope that #JulieRohrDay turns into #JulieRohrWeek ! #welovejulierohr ♥️♥️♥️
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I Heart Edmonton
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I hope I'm alive to see Canada elect our first #Indigenous Prime Minister.
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I Heart Edmonton
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I feel horrible that my nephew broke his arm while playing hide-and-seek with me...I am pretty sure my uncle card will be revoked as a result...😪
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I Heart Edmonton
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Can you share one of your favourite photos that YOU took yourself?! This is one of mine... #yeg
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I Heart Edmonton
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What are your thoughts on Fig Newtons? #fignewtons
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I Heart Edmonton
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I think I may have messed up the cookie recipe? #yegfood #cookiefail
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I Heart Edmonton
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First bannock 'n' stew of '22...and my sister's first attempt at making baked bannock! #yeg #yegfood #CreeYEG #Creefood #bannock 😋😍
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I Heart Edmonton
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Big day today! My nephew got his drivers license. My sister started her new MS treatment. The Oilers won. Oh, and the White House has finally gotten its vermin problem under control! #yeg #bigday
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I Heart Edmonton
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Happy Canada Day! I know that this one feels very different for a lot of people and I know that many of you are choosing to celebrate it differently or not at all. Whatever the case, I hope we all respect each other's choices on how we recognize today. Stay safe! #CanadaDay2021 🇨🇦
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I Heart Edmonton
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My new book, 'The Ultimate Alberta Bucket List: 100 Adventures to Truly Experience Alberta' will be coming out soon, and is the perfect excuse to start having some more #adventure in your life!! 🚠🧗‍♂️🛣️ #albertabucketlist #alberta #travelalberta #yeg #yyc
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I Heart Edmonton
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Do you have a name that consistantly gets misspelled or mispronounced? Do you correct them? Or have you lost all hope in people getting it right?!🤣
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I Heart Edmonton
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I tested positive for COVID today...just grateful that I am vaxxed. Take care, be safe... #covid19ab
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I Heart Edmonton
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COVID has finally hit my family...but fortunately they're doing okay for now, thanks to the vaccine. This thing isn't over, we've just gotten tired of talking about it, I guess... #COVID19AB
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I Heart Edmonton
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Local photographer Clayton Hannah snapped some amazing shots of the aurora borealis this morning!! #TravelAlberta #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis
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I Heart Edmonton
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Ryan Jespersen made a video for my sister's birthday without even knowing me. He invited me to the BT studio. He let me interview him for my little blog. He invited me to talk on his radio show twice. He is a true gem in #yeg , and some folks refuse to see that. #yeglove
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I Heart Edmonton
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Have you ever hitchhiked or picked up a hitchhiker?! #hitchhike #yeg 👍
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I Heart Edmonton
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I have never had a corndog. But I feel like I'm not really missing out on anything... 🤔
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@iheartedmonton
I Heart Edmonton
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For all the #yegcc candidates who do NOT win tomorrow, you should all be proud of yourselves just for signing up! Running for office takes a lot of guts, work, & time. Unfortunately, if you don't have a lot of cash or name recognition, it's an uphill battle. Good luck! #yegvote 🗳️
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