Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

What Did I Miss?

Posted on January 12, 2020

Ms Soapbox just returned from a week in British Columbia.  As you might expect, the residents of BC are more interested in their own issues than what ails the richest and whiniest province in the country. Consequently, the only Alberta … Continue reading →

Posted in Disasters, Uncategorized | 41 Comments

2020 The Year We Push Back

Posted on January 5, 2020

Kudos to the citizens who parse Jason Kenney’s policies and winnow the truth from the lies.  This takes tremendous courage given the government’s thin-skinned and overly aggressive response to criticism.  (Check its Twitter and Facebook posts, they’re replete with attacks … Continue reading →

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The Book List

Posted on December 29, 2019

The year 2020 is almost upon us.  We know there are tough times ahead.  But we need to remember we’re not alone.  Others much smarter than us have traveled this path and documented what they’ve learned.  They can offer insights … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 68 Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2019

The politicians are on break (thank god) and so are we. The Soapbox family and Rudy the rescue dog would like to wish you and yours a peaceful and happy holiday.    And here’s the traditional photo of the mutt under … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Humour, Vacation | Tagged , | 45 Comments

Is This a Time for Hope?

Posted on December 22, 2019

It’s hard to find hope when so many Albertans are hurting.  It’s even more difficult when you realize Alberta’s own government is the source of their pain.         Nevertheless, there is cause for hope.  I saw that eye-roll.  Let me … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Economy, Education, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , | 29 Comments

The Fair Deal Panel (The Circus Comes to Town)

Posted on December 15, 2019

On Dec 10 the circus rolled into town.  It called itself a “Fair Deal Panel Town Hall” but like the Ringling Brothers, its purpose was to distract Albertans from their troubles by dazzling them with spectacle.        It took place … Continue reading →

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Promises Made, Promises Kept…or Not

Posted on December 9, 2019

The UCP government continues to tell Albertans it’s delivering on its promise of jobs, economy, pipelines, when in fact it’s not.    The latest example of this Orwellian doublespeak is the UCP government’s “promises made, promises kept” report.  This is … Continue reading →

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