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...
by Shane Getson | Jan 20, 2022 | Alberta Economy, Alberta Healthcare, What Matters To You!
They have us outnumbered. When it comes to countries that don’t have a democracy as their form of governance, they outnumber those that believe in democracy. It could be further argued that there are even less pure democratic states if you take into a context which...
by Shane Getson | Jan 16, 2022 | Alberta Economy, Alberta Healthcare, What Matters To You!
First and foremost, Happy New Year! As for 2020 and 2021, I have never been so happy to stay up late and see the past year drift into the rearview mirror. Like many, the summer of 2021 was a good one for me, and I was very optimistic. Things were shaping up to be...
by Shane Getson | Dec 10, 2021 | What Matters To You!
“Not only will pipelines be blown up, but we can be certain that world leaders will be put on trial for treason or worse – be killed…” “The same goes for the media.” Dr. David Suzuki The National Action and Strategy Coordinator, Extinction Rebellion Do...
by Diana | Dec 3, 2021 | What Matters To You!
One of my mentors told me that when it comes to the pipeline industry, remember the ROW (right of way) is only so wide. Chances are, you will pass the same person more than once in your career. So, you may as well try to get along with them, or they might block you in...
by Shane Getson | Nov 15, 2021 | What Matters To You!
Things said in “Polite Company” Years ago, my grandma Getson married an air force corporal whom she met at a local dance. Together, they moved from a comfortable home in Pincher Creek up into the middle of nowhere on the west side of Chip Lake – this was around the...
by Shane Getson | Nov 10, 2021 | What Matters To You!
“Hog Drivers Drink for Free!” Those were the instructions given to me by one of our very own veterans who had completed several tours in Afghanistan. He is a paratrooper in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Cole (PPCLI Vet) and I took the opportunity...
by Shane Getson | Nov 5, 2021 | What Matters To You!
Fathers and sons! I’m not sure at what age that I became the scorn of my father, and the focus of how his life could have been different had he not had to marry my mother due to an unplanned pregnancy, me. I do know that the first time I remember that being...
by Shane Getson | Oct 31, 2021 | What Matters To You!
What Matters to you– Equalization, Corridors & World Need for Clean Energy Congratulations to all the successful candidates in the recent municipal elections. I look forward to meeting the new members of the councils and boards, as well as reengaging with...
by Shane Getson | Oct 24, 2021 | What Matters To You!
Fall Scenery The fall weather continues to amaze me here in God’s country. As the season changes, the colours are breathtaking. The weather hasn’t been bad at all. Even the moon was out in full force the other night. The reason I mention this is because of the scenery...
