Clark optimistic about Alberta’s future

Justin Seward
Times Reporter

 

Alberta Party leader Greg Clark made a stop in Strathmore on Jan. 26 at the Wheatland Lodge to talk to citizens about his vision for Alberta.
“There is a provincial election coming up pretty quickly, so I’m getting out and around the province, as I have since I became leader about a year and a half ago, and talking to people,” said Clark. “It’s a really interesting time in Alberta politics. I think what I’m hearing from the people here in Strathmore, is that a lot people feel they don’t have a political home, after the big Wildrose crossing they felt betrayed.”
The Alberta Party’s initiative is to provide a better way for the citizens of the province to have their input in what the government should be doing to make it a better place.
“We’re a party of Albertans, we’re not left or right, that has a strong Alberta sense that has good physical discipline, but we also look out for each other,” said Clark. “We’re hearing about the ‘doom and gloom’ and (we’re) going to hear about a lot of negativity as we get into this election. We’re in a tough spot with oil prices, but I’m really optimistic about the future of the province.”
Clark believes this province will climb to its potential and will be even stronger for years to come.
“I think Alberta has some entrepreneurial spirit,” said Clark. “I’m entrepreneur myself and built a business because I didn’t see a company that fit my values. That’s what we do in Alberta is we build, and that’s something I don’t see from any party out there.”
He admits the major issue that Alberta will face is efficiency, but says that it will become better if everyone works together.
“It terms of the big issues, we need to focus on efficiency first, making sure we’re getting the most out of every dollar they spend and that includes the taxes the government owes,” said Clark.
The party is in the process of building up in hopes of becoming the dominant party of this province.
“I’ve been the leader for about a year and half. We ran candidates in the by-elections here in the fall, finished a strong second to Calgary-Elbow. (We are) very confident in what we’re going to see in this election. We’re going to elect Alberta Party MLA’s,” said Clark. “Once we elect MLA’s, we’re going to earn the trust of Albertans. What I think the Alberta Party has to offer is not just a better opposition, but a party that can be a better government.”