No NDP grassroots protest

Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor

 

A grassroots protest against election of NDP candidates was organized and according to participant and spokesman for the group, John Satink, 300 to 400 people gathered in front of the Alberta legislature this week, to indicate they were unhappy with the NDP governance.
“We are not affiliated with any political party. We are just against the NDP. We are down-to earth people, the kind that walk out of the field, onto the road and talk to one another,” said Satink.
The group aims to talk about why a federal NDP government would not be good for Albertans.
They plan to hold meetings and protests throughout Alberta and have a scheduled event at the empty Cal Frac buildings along Highway 1 west of Strathmore, Sept. 19 starting at noon. Satink said Wheatland County is allowing them to use the secondary service road near the property and they plan to have some trucks lined up to advertise their cause.
“I just want everyone to come out and say what they think, ” said Satink. “It is critical that we stand up for Alberta.”