by Shane Getson | Apr 9, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
It has been said that “The Good Lord works in mysterious ways”, and from what I’ve experienced in life that is true. I do believe that there are things that happen to us in life if we pay attention, which are lessons that we are supposed to learn, and if we are hard...
by Shane Getson | Apr 2, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
I heard a kitten meowing in a brush pile that my father was about to light on fire, and I stopped him. The kitten belonged to the neighbours up the road. I saved that little cat. My dad and I took him back to his home, and that was how I met Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Marry...
by Shane Getson | Mar 25, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
My wife is my best friend. She isn’t my best friend because she is the easiest person to get along with, she isn’t my best friend because we agree on everything, she isn’t my best friend because she doesn’t see my faults or let me know about them. She isn’t my best...
by Shane Getson | Mar 18, 2022 | Alberta Economy, COVID-19, What Matters To You!
As a young man, I never grasped the full meaning of the old saying, “The King is Dead, Long Live the King”. Now in my current stage of my life nearing 49 years of age, as an elected official I have a better appreciation for the saying and its wisdom. The kingdom in...
by Shane Getson | Mar 10, 2022 | COVID-19, What Matters To You!
There was an old curse that simply stated, “May you live in interesting times”. On the surface, sounds like a blessing, no one wants to live a boring life, but it really depends on what your definition of interesting is. We have had 2 long years of interesting,...
by Shane Getson | Mar 3, 2022 | Alberta Economy, COVID-19, What Matters To You!
There is an old saying that many have heard over the years, “Use it or lose it”. Now, I have to admit, when I hear that saying what initially comes to my mind in the past was regarding physical activity, and mental acuity. If you don’t work the brain, pushing it,...
by Shane Getson | Feb 18, 2022 | Alberta Economy, COVID-19, What Matters To You!
PART I Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law: Rights and freedoms in Canada 1 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in...
by Shane Getson | Feb 10, 2022 | Alberta Economy, COVID-19, What Matters To You!
PART I Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law: Rights and freedoms in Canada 1 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee the rights and freedoms set out in...
by Shane Getson | Feb 4, 2022 | Alberta Economy, COVID-19, What Matters To You!
I have some great news to share! Many of my colleagues, and I, have been advocating for an end to public health restrictions and it looks like we have an exit strategy. I was very pleased to hear the Premier talk about winding down these measures in his press...
by Shane Getson | Jan 26, 2022 | Alberta Economy, COVID-19, What Matters To You!
I’d like to thank everyone for the feedback and for taking the time to read the writing that’s become a weekly routine for me. I’ve told a few folks in conversation that it’s been extremely difficult to connect with people and have these discussions with the way...
