Opinion

Populism in Alberta as a synonym for political party members controlling party elites died on the first weekend in May when United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney overruled his membership’s 57 per cent majority vote on Resolution 30.

“Kids these days.” As one of the younger MLAs presently serving in the legislature, I freely admit that when I hear this phrase, I cringe. We all know the stereotypes that spring to mind. Living in mom’s basement. Looking for work.

The Holy Land. Have you ever been to the Holy Land? It’s the epicentre of faith, history and sadly, war. Sadly, in the history of Christianity we have failed Israel and the Jewish nation. Yes, I said it right, the Jewish nation.

If the federal, Ontario and Alberta elections were held today, there would be three Conservative governments, led by Andrew Scheer, Doug Ford and Jason Kenney.

With the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project set to face a major milestone next week, the time is fast approaching when Premier Rachel Notley may have some very tough decisions to make.

Nothing gets people in a bigger tizzy than talking about anything to do with traffic.

This time next year, our province will be in full election mode as Albertans traipse to the polls to vote for their next provincial government.

I watched with delight as a swarm of kids of various sizes and ages participated in Let’s Chalk About It, a campaign to raise awareness of mental health.

Those who regularly read my columns are undoubtedly aware how rarely I praise multi-national corporations. After all, many global giants do not seem to be particularly preoccupied with the long-term impacts of their operations on the planet.