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Mr Kenney’s Laundry List
In a manner befitting the serious business of governing, the Alberta UCP caucus celebrated the end of the spring session by jumping into the reflecting pool in front of the Legislature. Perhaps it was the strain of being held … Continue reading
Sisters’ Weekend
Ms Soapbox just returned from a fabulous long weekend in Victoria with her sisters. As a result I wasn’t terribly focused on the machinations of our politicians. Did I miss anything?
Posted in Uncategorized
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Throne Speech: Whose Destiny Are We Talking About?
“I am your density…I mean your destiny.” — George McFly, Back to the Future (1985) All eyes were riveted on Lois Mitchell, Her Honour the Honourable the Lieutenant Governor, last Wednesday as she delivered the Kenney government’s first Throne Speech…er…your … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government, Uncategorized
Tagged Back to the Future, Destiny, Jason Kenney, Marty McFly, Peter Lougheed, Rachel Notley
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The Day the Circus Came to Town
On May 21, 2019 Jason Kenney’s UCP government will officially be “open for business” in every sense of the word. Mr Kenney’s government will kick off with a Throne Speech which will outline how Mr Kenney intends to deliver on … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government, Uncategorized
Tagged Blue Ribbon Panel, Circus, Climate Change, Jason Kenney, Throne Speech, War on Fun
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Reflecting on the Election
Now that the election is over and the dust is settling, Ms Soapbox has been reflecting on the results. What do we make of this? The thrust of Mr Kenney’s victory speech was that Albertans value the economy and … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government, Uncategorized
Tagged 2019 Election, Jason Kenney, NDP, Rachel Notley, UCP
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A Really Great Photo…
I know, I know, I’ve already done an article on why I voted for Rachel, but I took this really great photo at the Calgary Rally on Saturday and I had to share it. Ta da!! So, now that I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government, Uncategorized
Tagged 2019 Election, Jason Kenney, Rachel Notley, Top 10 Reasons
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A Guide to UCP “Conservatives”
The Peter Lougheed Progressive Conservatives parted company with the Kenney “conservatives” when Kenney created the free enterprise unity party. Those three little words signaled the transformation of the conservative party into one that cares only about money. With the Lougheed … Continue reading
Don’t Look Away
We’re on the cusp of the election and many moderate conservatives still don’t know who they’ll support. Will they ignore the allegations of vote tampering in the UCP leadership race and the slate of unfit candidates stacking up “25 deep” … Continue reading
Coincidence?
Ms Soapbox has spent the last two days poring over Hansard. Now she’s sick in bed. Coincidence?
Posted in Politics and Government, Uncategorized
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Hello Ottawa!
Ms Soapbox is on her way to Ottawa. There’s a good chance she’s in the air right now squashed into a tiny little seat trying to figure out why her WestJet onboard entertainment app isn’t working (luckily, she’s brought along … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Politics and Government, Uncategorized, Vacation
Tagged Kent Hehr, Parliament Buildings, Question Period
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