Tag Archives: Naheed Nenshi

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

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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NDP Leadership Candidates’ Slogans: A brief discussion

Posted on April 7, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

According to those who know about these things, political slogans, those short pithy statements plastered across websites, banners, and lawn signs, are an important part of a candidate’s brand.   The experts say that in addition to being short, slogans … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the NDP Leadership Race

Posted on March 17, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

Rachel Notley was elected as an NDP MLA in 2008. She became the leader of the NDP in 2014 and will be stepping down as leader in 2024. She led the party through three elections and served as premier from … Continue reading →

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Calgary Flames Arena–Have We Got A Deal For You!!!

Posted on July 28, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

To paraphrase Jane Jacobs, the majority of Calgary City Council regard Calgarians as “empty-headed young ladies whose main duties were to see that their nails were clean, their curves properly distributed and their behavior seemly.” These councillors refuse to allow … Continue reading →

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A Letter to My Councillor About the Flames Deal

Posted on July 25, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Dear Councillor Woolley, I am a constituent living in your riding.  Thank you for bringing forward a motion to extend the time available for public consultation on the proposed deal with the Calgary Flames.  I am deeply disappointed that the … Continue reading →

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Who is it going to be: Nenshi or Smith?

Posted on October 15, 2017 by susanonthesoapbox

This Monday Calgary voters will elect their mayor. The winner will be expected to lead Calgary out of one of the worst economic downturns it has experienced in decades.  So, who is it going to be:  Naheed Nenshi, the confident … Continue reading →

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Common Sense?

Posted on October 8, 2017 by susanonthesoapbox

No one needs policies anymore.  Everything can be decided by using good ol’ common sense. A group calling itself Common Sense Calgary is telling Calgarians that “the same unions that backed the NDP provincially have now endorsed a slate of … Continue reading →

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