Author: David | Date: July 29, 2010 | Please Comment!
I spent yesterday touring areas of Southern Alberta and meeting with people severely affected by this year’s floods. Hopefully we can get some help to these people who have gone through so much.
Please read the letter I sent today to Premier Stelmach, urging the government to step up and help these damaged communities.
July 29, [...]
Author: David | Date: July 16, 2010 | Please Comment!
What: Join your MLA Dr. David Swann at his 6th Annual Stampede Breakfast!
LIVE MUSIC- COMMUNITY FAIR- PANCAKES- WESTERN FUN
Bring your families and friends for the best Calgary Mountain View party of the year!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
When: Saturday, July 17 – 8:30-11:30 am
Where: Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association
1320 5 Ave NW
Calgary, AB
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Author: David | Date: | Please Comment!
I’m very disappointed that some passionate but misinformed Americans are urging their fellow citizens to cancel any plans to visit Alberta.
While I can understand someone’s passion to stand up for what they believe in, this is a misguided public relations war without a comprehensive understanding of the issue.
It also unfairly punishes [...]
Author: David | Date: July 13, 2010 | Please Comment!
Canada and Alberta need more markets for our oil and gas, and Enbridge’s plan to construct a pipeline to Kitimat would open up those markets for us. Combined with the Alberta Liberal plan to increase bitumen upgrading here in Alberta and western Canada, the pipeline would guarantee greater prosperity and economic security for all Canadians. [...]
Author: David | Date: July 8, 2010 | Please Comment!
There’s an opportunity in Alberta for real political change. Albertans have lost trust in the Stelmach Conservatives and see a lurch to the Wildrose Alliance as a move from frying pan to fire. As the Conservatives fight I’m suggesting that we talk actively in the sensible center about the best way to achieve a centrist/progressive [...]
Author: David | Date: July 1, 2010 | Please Comment!
On behalf of my colleagues in the Official Opposition, I wish all Albertans a very safe and happy Canada Day.
Today, Canada turns 143 years old. I hope Albertans can take a moment to celebrate our heritage, remember our successes and look to our future.
For some Albertans, this will be their first Canada Day as Canadian [...]