Smith needs to change policies if she wants to regain support

By Lethbridge Herald on June 7, 2025.

Editor,

Danielle Smith, I never voted for your predecessor as he was a poor choice for me as an MLA. I decided to vote for you as you presented a ray of light in the party. It did not take long for my hopes to be dashed by you and your policies. 

You seem to be entrenched in big oils back pocket with little or no regard to our future generations. That may be due to the fact that you have no children or grandchildren of your own and cannot see what your policies are doing to destroy the environment and our children’s future. You put a moratorium on wind and solar energy exploration. An intelligent premier would understand that they can all coexist to the benefit of all Albertans. 

A forward thinking premier would also put nuclear power in the forefront of any energy plans for Alberta. You on the other hand have no plan. Your decision to support the dismissal of an AHS whistle blower, who accused you and your govt of illegal contracts will become your downfall. The person you should have dismissed was LaGrange. 

You are the one who stoked the fires about Alberta separating but have since said you do not support separation. Too little too late now that you have stoked those fires. When it comes to inviting far right MAGA individuals to Alberta or attending meetings with those same like minded persons, you show your true colours. 

You will not get my vote again, unless you show me that you are deeply concerned about our children and their future environment; Start aggressively supporting nuclear, wind and solar energy; Keep your hands off our CPP and last but not least, let the federal government deal with other countries. 

Jack Colwill

Coaldale