Diana Batten
@DianaBatten_
Advocate, MLA for Calgary-Acadia , Shadow Minister for Child & Family Services and Childcare, former RN, She/Her Tweets/typos all me
If we’re serious about helping young Albertans, let’s start by: ✔️ Raising the youth minimum wage to $15/hour ✔️ Reinstating the STEP program That’s how we support our next generation. Not with empty gestures, but with real solutions.
A year ago, Jasper was on fire. Today, we reflect on the strength of this incredible community & everyone who stepped up when it mattered most. Your courage and strength made all the difference. Together, we'll rebuild. #Jasper #BetterTogether ##CommunityResilience #yycAcadia
The Jasper Wildfire review is damningly clear about one thing: the UCP government exploited a life-and-death moment to play political games. And in their response to this report, rather than accepting responsibility and promising to do better, they do what they always do: lash…
Today, June 23, voters in three ridings have the chance to shape the future of our province. Support your local NDP candidates and help build a better Alberta! ✅ Find your voting station – click the link in my bio #BetterIsPossible #ABetterFuture #ableg
Edmonton-Strathcona has always been a source of bold leadership, and it’s time to carry that legacy forward! Polls are now open! 🗳️ Advance voting is open June 17–21 🗳️ Election Day is Monday, June 23 Make your voting plan: albertandp.ca/vote #VOTEforBETTER…
If you live in: Edmonton-Ellerslie Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills Edmonton-Strathcona it's time to go vote! 🗳️
Advance polls are now open! It's time to #VoteforBetter! ✔️Naheed Nenshi in Edmonton-Strathcona ✔️Gurtej Singh Brar in Edmonton-Ellerslie ✔️Bev Toews in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills Make your vote plan now: albertandp.ca/vote
On behalf of Alberta’s New Democrats, I want to extend a warm welcome to all attending the G7 Leaders’ Summit. Welcome to Alberta, and to beautiful Kananaskis! This summit comes at a time of global uncertainty, but also of great opportunity. Alberta knows a thing or two about…
⬇️ worth a listen!
Last night, @VassyKapelos and I spoke about what it really takes to get things done in this country because fighting isn’t a viable strategy. Alberta’s New Democrats are focused on getting deals done for Alberta: we're at the Global Energy Show this week, supporting industry…
What a weekend in Calgary–Acadia! Had such a great time chatting in Fairview, and celebrating 50 years with the Fish Creek community today.🎉 Can’t wait to see more of you tomorrow at Ukrainian Fest!😁 #yycAcadia #yycEvents #FriendsofFishCreek
YAHOO! Stampede time is a comin'! 🤠 Mark your calendars! Saddle up and join us for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at the Stampede Breakfast on July 6th! 🥞 🎶 Bring your boots, your appetite, and your community spirit! #yycAcadia #yycStampede2025 #AbNDP #HaysboroEvents
Lilac Festival was a blast! Sunshine, cute pups, a surprise bunny, and awesome people—Sunday well spent! ☀️🐰🐕 #yycAcadia #LilacFestival2025
We celebrate love, authenticity, and Queer resilience. In the face of harmful policies, we rise in solidarity. You are seen. You are loved. You belong. #yycAcadia #PrideYYC #ProtectTransYouth
