Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Happy Alberta Day

Posted on September 1, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

I just finished reading Premier Smith’s statement celebrating Alberta Day and wondered how I would explain it to someone who knows nothing about Alberta’s history.   I suspect the conversation would go something like this:    Me: Oh look, Premier … Continue reading →

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Nenshi Visits Calgary-Elbow

Posted on August 25, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Naheed Nenshi has been busy visiting NDP constituencies across the province. This afternoon he came to the Calgary-Elbow Constituency BBQ. After a (very) enthusiastic introduction from NDP MLA Samir Kayande, Nenshi made a short speech which reinforced his commitment to … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Climate Change, Danielle Smith, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , | 58 Comments

May I Make a Suggestion?

Posted on August 3, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Where’s our news? I ask because I’ve noticed that the UCP is adept at flooding the media with good news stories about what they’re going to do to help Albertans but not so good at following up when they’ve failed … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Danielle Smith, Education, Energy, Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government | Tagged , | 93 Comments

What’s on your mind?

Posted on July 15, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

As you may have gathered Ms Soapbox is still under the weather. I’ve realized that what I miss the most about not writing is not getting your comments. Consequently I’d like to open the Soapbox to you. I’d be interested … Continue reading →

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HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Posted on July 1, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Everyone in the Soapbox family has or is on the verge of a horrible cold; nevertheless we’d like to wish everyone a Happy Canada Day. Canada Day is a day to celebrate all the things we’ve gotten right. Yes, there … Continue reading →

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Nenshi Wins the NDP Leadership Race

Posted on June 23, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

“The purple is an invitation to say: set aside who you are and let’s define ourselves by our common humanity. And I thought to myself: I’ve got no political home. But then I talked to so many of you … … Continue reading →

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Posted on June 16, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

What I love about Father’s Day (and all the other special days of the year) aside from the fact that it’s an excuse not to write about politics, is it allows us to focus on family. In the Soapbox household … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Humour, Uncategorized | Tagged | 25 Comments

The UCP Goes Over The Top: Bill C-59

Posted on June 9, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

It was bound to happen sooner or later. The UCP government’s over the top reactions to anything the federal government does finally pushed it into the looney zone. On May 29, Rebecca Schutz, the Environment Minister, issued a press release … Continue reading →

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Rachel Notley’s Last Day in the Chair

Posted on June 2, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

After an illustrious career in the NDP movement, including 16 years in government, 4 of which were as premier, Rachel Notley is stepping down as party leader. She made her last appearance as the leader of the Opposition in the … Continue reading →

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Taking it to the Streets: the Enough is Enough Rally

Posted on May 27, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

“Nothing is real that does not end on the streets. If tyrants feel no consequences for their actions in the three-dimensional world, nothing will change.” – Timothy Snyder, historian. On Saturday Mr and Ms Soapbox joined hundreds of Calgarians at … Continue reading →

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