Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanza! However you celebrate the season, the Soapbox family would like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday. All the best to you in 2025. And, in keeping with tradition, here’s … Continue reading →

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Do The Math

Posted on December 22, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

I swore I was going to put politics aside in the run up to Christmas, but when the latest screed from Free Alberta Strategy dropped into my inbox, I had to respond. You’ll recall that the Smith government is trying … Continue reading →

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The Alberta Sovereignty Act Rises Again

Posted on December 1, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Alberta moved one step closer to becoming a banana republic this week. Premier Smith announced she will use the Sovereignty Act to combat the federal government’s cap on emissions by putting forward a motion that will give her government more … Continue reading →

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A Harsh Reality

Posted on November 10, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

The election of Donald Trump on Nov 5 left me feeling numb. Why? Because it confirmed my worst fears about the majority of Americans. Over the coming weeks we’ll see many articles explaining what happen, why it happened, and who’s … Continue reading →

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The Day Donald Trump Told My Husband A Secret

Posted on November 3, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

The US election is like a train wreck, it’s impossible to tear your eyes away. But we made a conscious effort not to get sucked into the maelstrom. There’s nothing we can do to influence the outcome and we have … Continue reading →

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Bill 20: Another Bill No One Asked For

Posted on October 20, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

”[These changes] are good for municipalities, good for voters, good for Albertans.” – Ric McIver, minister of Municipal Affairs with respect to Bill 20. How do they do it? How can a politician say Bill 20 will strengthen democracy when … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on October 14, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Happy Thanksgiving! This is a quick note to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. The Soapbox family celebrated as it always does with dear friends, our daughters and their partners, and a big fat turkey with all the fixings. The … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Healthcare System is on Life Support

Posted on September 29, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Mr. Soapbox’s timing couldn’t have been worse. A couple of days before my husband experienced chest pains that landed him in the cardio unit at Foothills Hospital, Dr Paul Parks, an emergency physician and past president of the Alberta Medical … Continue reading →

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Premier Smith Closes the Door on Asylum Claimants

Posted on September 15, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

On Sept 12, the day after The Trump/Harris debate, Premier Smith told the federal government that Alberta has closed its doors to any more asylum seekers.   Here’s what she said:     “Alberta’s government is opposed to the federal government’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Labour Day

Posted on September 2, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Yesterday Premier Danielle Smith issued a statement celebrating Alberta Day—a non-stat holiday created by her predecessor Jason Kenney to commemorate the day Alberta became a province—without once mentioning Confederation. Today the UCP government went one better. It issued a Happy … Continue reading →

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