Tag Archives: Rachel Notley

Easter in Alberta

Posted on April 4, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

Whether you observe Easter, Passover, or the rising of the first full moon after the spring equinox, this is the time of year when we emerge from the gloom of winter with renewed hope for the spring. Sadly, some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Celebrations, Economy, Education, Employment, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Law, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , | 64 Comments

Kenney’s Restrictions: A Jekyll and Hyde Story

Posted on December 13, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

A couple of months after Mr Kenney lost control of Covid-19, he lost control of his party. Consequently on Dec 13 Albertans find themselves here: our covid testing system is overwhelmed, contact tracing has collapsed, hospitals are at 120% capacity, … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 and Jason Kenney is MIA

Posted on November 22, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

Remember Nov 13, 2020 when Jason Kenney said “Covid is starting to win and we cannot let that happen…This two-week push is, I believe our last chance to avoid more restrictive measures.”  Just for context that same day Dr Rosenblum, … Continue reading →

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Chris Champion and the Curriculum Review

Posted on October 25, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

Mr Kenney handpicked Mr Champion, a historian, as a subject area expert to provide recommendations for the Kenney government’s revamp of the social studies curriculum for kindergarten to grade 4 students. Mr Champion’s education and experience, while interesting, are utterly … Continue reading →

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The Day of (Fiscal) Reckoning

Posted on August 30, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

Jason Kenney’s warning came just prior to the government’s economic update announcement. He said “when we get through all of this there will be a fiscal reckoning”. Reckoning. It has a biblical ring and in this context the implication is … Continue reading →

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Alberta is Not for Sale

Posted on July 26, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

“Greed is good. Greed is right. Greed works.” — Gordon Gekko in the movie ‘Wall Street’ Our Covid numbers are rising, GDP is falling and the UCP government is burying us in a blizzard of announcements promising a relaunch strategy … Continue reading →

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Kenney’s Recovery Plan: A Failure to Launch

Posted on July 5, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

Pfffft! That’s the sound of Jason Kenney’s recovery plan as it sputters and lands like a limp balloon in the corner of the room. Mr Kenney promised Albertans a “bold and ambitious plan,” a “game-changer” that will send a clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Economy, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, General Health Care, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , | 38 Comments

Kenney’s Answer to Systemic Racism: The Tinkerbell Effect

Posted on June 21, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

“This time it’s different.” – Masai Ujiri, president of the NBA champion Toronto Raptors The death of George Floyd ignited extraordinary protests around the world. Black, brown, and indigenous people and their supporters are saying this time it’s different. Albertans … Continue reading →

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Systemic Racism in Alberta

Posted on June 14, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

“This is hard to watch but it’s important. We cannot ignore that systemic racism persists in Alberta and across the world.” – Rachel Notley commenting on the video of the RCMP taking down Fort Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam … Continue reading →

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Kenney Rejects Notley’s Request for a Public Inquiry. Why?

Posted on May 10, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

At last count there have been 1,550 Covid-19 infections and three deaths connected with the Cargill, JBS and Harmony Beef meatpacking plants in Alberta.    This is frightening in a province that prides itself on having the highest testing levels … Continue reading →

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