by Shane Getson | Dec 16, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
For years, I’ve heard from Albertans who feel like photo radar is less about safety and more about collecting cash. Like many of you, I’ve seen it as a system designed to catch responsible drivers off guard rather than make our roads safer. That’s why I’m taking...
by Shane Getson | Oct 5, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
The last time I had an article in the paper was August 25. I had touched on our “Alberta Culture” and that I was the legislator selected by CSG Midwest to take their legislative leadership training course held by the Bowhay Institute at the University of...
by Shane Getson | Aug 25, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
I’m off again, heading down to the USA, Madison, Wisconsin, to take some training from the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development. Quite the honor, as typically only one legislator is selected from the member states and provinces each year. With...
by Shane Getson | Aug 15, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Janet Jackson had a hot song with this title, and I hate to say it when I read some of the accusatory quips or demands on social media, that song runs through my head. It never fails to amaze me how folks who would not say boo in person are fearless and, many times,...
by Shane Getson | Aug 5, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
digital art Powered by DALL·E 3 Dry wood burns hotter and faster than wet wood. More wood makes a more significant fire than one with less wood. If you put your combustible things too close to a big fire, they will also get burnt. Things live, things die, and the...
by Shane Getson | Jul 23, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
digital art Powered by DALL·E 3 It’s a strange title, but hear me out on this one. I believe we have reached a state where common sense is in such a state of decline and that far too many people have become dependent on their devices and apps to make it through...
by Shane Getson | Jul 18, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
digital art Powered by DALL·E 3 The first time I heard this, I believe, was back in 2010 when a retired USA Air Force Colonel discussed how the military regarded Alberta regarding energy security. I’ve taken that concept and expanded upon it as a way to present the...
by Shane Getson | May 30, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
digital art Powered by DALL·E 3 This may seem like a strange title, but please consider it for a moment. What would you be willing to give up to move forward? It is a tough lesson to learn, and at some point, a person may reach a level where they have all they want,...
by Shane Getson | May 19, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
I’m in a time crunch today. I missed my deadline last week to get an article in, and it will be by the skin of my teeth if I can make it in this week. The best-made plans of Mice and Men apparently are alive and well. This week’s topic has been in the back of my...
by Shane Getson | May 3, 2024 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Have you ever had that feeling that someone was pulling your leg? Did you realize it immediately, or did they give you a sign that something wasn’t right and let you in on the joke? When it is a friend, family member or co-worker, the vast majority of the time,...
