Tag Archives: Lougheed

How Peter Lougheed Became a Political “Giant”: In his own words

Posted on September 16, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

The internet was flooded with expressions of sympathy upon the passing of Peter Lougheed.   One of the most eloquent was a Twitter post by Justin Trudeau.  In 25 simple words he captured how we all felt:  “It is with tremendous … Continue reading →

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The Blue Moon And Its Impact on Oil Sands Development

Posted on July 24, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Once in a blue moon something remarkable happens in the world of politics—disparate opinions begin to align.  Last week the Federal government, the Alberta Federation of Labour, Greenpeace and Environmental Defence agreed with former Premier Peter Lougheed:  the pace oil … Continue reading →

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