From the political sleaze department, which never ends.
Reported recently was Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talking about the referendum proposal. She is quoted on CTV News as saying, “If there isn’t an outlet, it creates a new party!”
What! It appears there are enough right-wing loonie birds in the party to force Smith’s hand. The Page is as frustrated as anyone over the colonial treatment Alberta receives from Ottawa but Smith’s statement proves only one thing: she is more interested in holding onto power than anything.
More and more in politics, it is about holding onto power, and doing whatever it takes and the people be damned! Where is the integrity in our politicians?
And speaking of Conservative political B.S., more to last week’s South Peace News editorial.
Indeed, the Conservative stepping aside to let Pierre Poilievre run in a byelection will be rewarded. A good little soldier, that recently elected buffoon. He was sure ready to serve the people of his riding, as promised during the campaign. My, my, how things change when the palms could potentially be greased!
And how the taxpayer gets screwed even more to appease the Conservatives’ political agenda. The Page does not care what party is involved in such shenanigans, if an elected candidate wants to step aside and let a buddy take his chair, perhaps the party should pay for it! Yes, the Conservatives should pay for this byelection. Why should anyone else in the country pay for Poilievre’s political posturing?
And you call this leadership material!
And to make matters worse when you consider the above, isn’t it interesting that the Government of Alberta tells residents living in any city, town, county or municipal district that in order to seek municipal office, they must reside in that jurisdiction?
But years ago, someone decided that if you run for a seat in the Alberta Legislature, you don’t have to reside where you seek election. No, no! You can live in Medicine Hat and run in the High Level riding. Live in Jasper and run in Cold Lake.
It is amazing how sleazebag politicians make up rules just to suit their needs.
What is even more amazing is there is no huge outcry from the public, which is being screwed so badly they do not even realize it.
The Page has two buddies. Both were bragging about their long-term marriages.
“My wife,” says the first, “is aging like fine wine!”
“Hmph!” says the second. “Mine is aging like milk!”
Why the heck do women love cats so much? Think about it. Cats are independent, they don’t listen, they don’t come when you call them, they like to stay out all night, and at home they want to be left alone so they can sleep.
Hmm! Sounds a lot like a husband!
Good to see High Prairie town council holding a barbecue during Senior’s Week.
Council decided May 13 to hold the barbecue June 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sports Palace. It is a Tuesday in case you are wondering.
If you are in High Prairie and area, you can have lunch at the Legion Hall Monday, at the Sports Palace on Tuesday, at Grouard on Wednesday, and Pleasantview Lodge Thursday.
And start the week on June 1 with a tea at the High Prairie Municipal Library.
Looks like there will be a lot of well-fed seniors in town next month!
Two guys were sitting outside the doctor’s office. One has tears in his eyes.
“What’s the problem?” asks the second.
“I came here to give blood and they cut my finger!”
The second guy looks startled, then starts crying.
“What’s wrong with you?” asks the guy with a bandage on his finger.
The second guy replies, “I came here for a urine test!”
Why did the fiancé buy her boyfriend wool socks?
She wanted to make sure he didn’t get cold feet!
Have a great week!