Getting slaughtered…

AT THE TIME it seemed like a smart idea.

We enticed the Americans to invest big in beef infrastructure. And they did.  

The Cargill Plant in High River single-handedly processes 40% of western Canadian beef. As one American president is fond of saying, it’s huge. Think agribusiness on steroids.
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Alberta in the 21st Century (PART 2 of many)

THE NEWS CYCLE makes it self-evident things ain’t looking too good for Alberta’s future. And should the pandemic red alert be lowered anytime soon, don’t expect a return to ‘normal’ for the provincial economy (let alone how we go about our business). We’re going to have make a fresh start, whether we want to or … More Alberta in the 21st Century (PART 2 of many)

Resistance is futile…

POOR TYLER.

The smartest guy in the UCP room still doesn’t get it.

Health Minister Tyler Shandro thinks it’s about him, his wife, his interests outside of public life. He’s wrong. And Alberta’s rural physicians just reminded him who’s the boss in a pandemic. … More Resistance is futile…

We’re back…

WHAT A DIFFERENCE four months makes.

And with the Fair Deal report due to land with a thump on Easter weekend, Donna’s work on the panel is done.

There’s a good chance the final report might be set aside given the clear & present danger. Regardless, it’s our view Albertans will have much more to say in the months and years ahead, given the triple whammy of the pandemic, the collapse of oil prices, and a nagging doubt about Alberta’s place in confederation… … More We’re back…