What matters to you: things said in “Polite Company”
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 end of the war. She and Grandpa farmed. They were...
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What matters to you: Veterans Week / Remembrance Day
“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 on the practice day of the Alberta International Airshow to head over to the tarmac...
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What matters to you: YOU are not alone!
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 expendable was in grade 3 when coming...
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Corridors for the Future & Referendum Results on Equalization
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 incumbent members. I wish to thank all of those who ran in the election and were not successful in...
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Fall Municipal Elections & My Community
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 we have in Lac Ste. Anne – Parkland is truly remarkable,...
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Weekly Column – What Matters To You!
This Fall The fall weather has been cooperating in our area - fairly warm, not too windy, and touch wood, no white stuff on the ground yet. The leaves are lingering as well, which makes for some amazing photographs around the area that I’ve been seeing posted up on social media. With that, I’d like to put out a call...
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What Matters To You
Fall Thoughts Hello, it has been a while since I have written anything for the paper. The spring and summer had some unexpected turns as my father in law’s health took a turn for the worse. He moved in with us, and we did our very best to give him one good last summer. He made it to his 78th...
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Why I Did Not Sign The Open Letter
You Asked, I Answer I would like to directly address a question that has inundated my office, phone, email, and social media over the past week or so. Many have asked why I did not sign an open letter stating that I did not support the government's most recent decision to increase health restrictions. To best answer this, people need...
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MLA Shane Getson’s Opinion on the Importance of Keystone XL
Keystone XL & Trans Mountain Pipelines I know that at this point I technically am not a “Newly Elected Official”, but quite frankly, there are some days it sure feels like it. Receiving a request for my opinion on items from a few of the media outlets, sure does bring back those types of feelings, especially when considering how my...
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