Tag Archives: Rachel Notley

A Really Great Photo…

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

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 , , , | 14 Comments

A Guide to UCP “Conservatives”

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

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 →

Posted in Economy, Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 19 Comments

Don’t Look Away

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

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 →

Posted in Economics, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, General Health Care, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 35 Comments

The Day Jason Kenney Edited the UCP Policy Document…

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

The UCP policy document opens with a letter from Jason Kenney which cribs Ronald Reagan’s well known question, “Are you better off today than you were four years ago?” Kenney’s answer is no, and he lists a number of reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Energy & Natural Resources, General Health Care, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , | 23 Comments

A Little Story About Character

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

Sometimes it’s the little stories that move us. Last week Mr and Ms Soapbox attended a fundraiser for Rachel Notley.  It was hosted by a group of Calgary lawyers at a swanky downtown restaurant.  Lawyers, business people and representatives from … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , | 68 Comments

Tactical Politics … What?

Posted on March 10, 2019 by

Not a week goes by without Jason Kenney saying something stupid, being called on it, and then saying something even more stupid in a failed attempt to silence his critics. This week’s clunker came in response to a question about … Continue reading →

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The 2019 Provincial Election: What it will be about and what it should be about

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

Last week Ms Soapbox had the pleasure of appearing on a panel with economist Trevor Tombe and naturalist Kevin Van Tighem to discuss our perspectives on the upcoming provincial election.  The event was moderated by Shelley Youngblut and presented by … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , , | 15 Comments