by Shane Getson | Mar 24, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Moving closer I’ll have to ask your indulgence on this one, as I’m a little more than reflective today, as it could very well be the last time I speak in the house as the MLA for Lac Ste Anne Parkland. The last 3.8 years have flown past, and I was warned they would,...
by Shane Getson | Mar 16, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Small Rural Schools Growing up, I went to a small rural school with just over 350 students from kindergarten to grade 12. The school had an elementary section and a Jr./Sr. High section. There was a renovation when I was in Grade 6, and what stood out the most to me...
by Shane Getson | Mar 9, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
The Right Question Recently on a school tour in Wabamun, one of the students asked me if, as the MLA, “have you been effective?” As someone who, I’m convinced, has management in her future, she was absolutely on point. With some honest reflection, I told her that yes,...
by Shane Getson | Feb 23, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Next Elections To kick off this week’s edition of What Matters to You, I’m happy to announce that this past Sunday, I was acclaimed as the UCP candidate for the constituency of Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland. Many thanks to the support of the party members and for the faith...
by Diana | Feb 18, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Land Use Bylaw Amendments Given the recent level of local attention to land use bylaws, urban planning, federal and provincial policies, jurisdictional overlaps, economic impacts, and the upcoming election season, I thought I’d take the time to cover a few items this...
by Shane Getson | Feb 9, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Thankful to my staff! Oftentimes we do things or perform work that can profoundly impact others that no one will ever know about or realize. My office staff ♡ do this daily: fielding calls, working on case files, and chasing items that fall through the cracks in the...
by Shane Getson | Feb 2, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
This winter has been tougher on all of us financially; I have yet to run across anyone who is clicking their heels together talking about all the “Sunny Ways” coming to fruition. High electricity, natural gas, and fuel prices resulting in increases in grocery prices,...
by Shane Getson | Jan 27, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Stealing from children is not considered to be an admirable thing to do. Not many people would say that a person who did this was a good person, let alone go around trying to tell others that they are the best thing since sliced bread. Nor would most people take...
by Shane Getson | Jan 19, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Proje-Holic! I must confess an addiction problem: I’m addicted to projects. I, Shane Getson, am a “Proje-Holic”. Upon reflection, I realized that it started at a young age: my new addiction started being cultivated by an uncle of mine who was only ten years older...
by Shane Getson | Jan 16, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
On Thursday, January 12, the main floor of the Anohka Distillery near Carvel was transformed into a hall of celebration as members from the Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland constituency gathered to honor 30 admirable members of their communities. “It was an honor and a...
