Alberta's New Clothes

Rob Bernshaw, Columnist, Pincher Creek Voice

It is the dawning of a new day here Alberta, where a new set of clothes has appeared in the Alberta Legislature, visible for all the world to see. It is great to see the shift in the MLA's of various parties heading into the Alberta Legislature.  It seems that Albertans have made their choice on the current political stage.

Some have cried and some have cried out in jubilation at the recent election results in Alberta.

With four more years of Progressive Conservative rule, only time will tell how Alberta of the future will look like.  In the Alberta of 1971 over 3/4 of eligible voters turned out in order to topple the Social Credit dynasty of the day, while here in the Alberta of 2012, slightly over half of eligible voter turnout was achieved. This was not enough to effect any major toppling in the Alberta political landscape, as a lot of pundits were predicting.

What does this mean for the average Albertan, that works hard to provide for themselves, is hard to say?  Will a lot of people benefit from being at the public trough, or will the official opposition, be able to hold feet to the fire, for all Albertans to benefit?


Hopefully a future Alberta will see change in the way Alberta is governed, in order for all Albertans, that are looking for a beneficial future for themselves and their posterity, to move forward.
At the end of the day, is that what the goal of true leadership for us Albertans is supposed to be about?

The ultimate question  facing Albertans, is will the new set of clothes the Legislature is now wearing bring a brighter future to all of us, or will the old set of clothes be the dominant factor governing decisions, as Albertans march forward with an optimistic eye to their future?

One thing seems to be certain, and that is American Style Attack politics has now arrived here in Alberta of 2012.

As all Albertans move forward, with many oblivious to the political leadership of the province; let us hope and pray that we will all hold our head high, with the knowledge that Alberta is still a wonderful place to live, work, play and grow!
Let us be thankful that we are able to wake up every day to a future bright with possibilities and hope, that every day is seen as a renewal of the goals that are important to all of us in our daily lives.

As official opposition, the Wildrose Party now has the opportunity to show Albertans what they are all about, as they participate in the daily activities of the Alberta Legislature.

Congratulations are also in order for all the MLA's and Party Leaders that have been elected. Let us hope they will make all Albertans proud of the choices, that were made at the polls during the 2012 Alberta Provincial Election.

Thought for the day as we travel forward together, towards the next political battle on the Alberta Stage:

A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election. ~Bill Vaughan (American Journalist 1915 - 1977)

From an Alberta Voter engaged in the daily political process.