Editorial: A little love for our great province and its people

Due to our province’s long history of prosperity, it seems to me that many jealous Canadians and government officials lack a real love for Alberta. In fact, they kind of seem a little happy to see our oil industry struggling along with no foreseeable lifeline. As a lifelong Albertan I thought it might be appropriate to show a little love for our province during Valentine’s week.

I love that we have two moderately large cities which make big-time sports and entertainment possible for Albertans. Our cities have created major rivalries over the years, none better than the famous Battle of Alberta in the 1980s. Although large for Alberta, our cities are still drivable, with little of the gridlock seen in a larger metropolis like Toronto; and the violent crime is at a minimum compared to the troubles we have learned about in giant US cities.

I love that Alberta is packed full of little towns and rural communities. Despite most people living in either Edmonton or Calgary, I think it is rural Alberta which will be the last bastion in protecting our heritage, culture and traditions as proud Albertans. . . . contd.