The Parliamentarians-Peter Stoffer, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Highlands Public Library Terminal #III
Edmonton, Alberta

January XXXIst, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

You certainly won't ever catch Peter Stoffer, MP napping. I have written a few letters to him in regards to transportation issues on a national scale, & in regional areas, such as in his riding & in Alberta where I am. Peter has been kind enough to write me back & has helped me on a couple of parliamentary queries. Plus he's been voted "Parliamentarian of the Year" in the past, so he has a lot of respect for his work ethic. In thanking Sergeant-At-Arms Kevin Vickers for his heroics & commitment to knocking out terrorists when he shot down that loser extremist in the October Parliament Hill attacks, Peter remembers to also thank his family. They don't get enough credit sometimes for being a good support system.

"We want to thank his wife, Ann, & his children, Andrew & Laura, very much for sharing Mr. Vickers with us all.)

Number CCLXXI (271),

Rory

Source: Peter Stoffer, MP, New Democratic, Sackville-Eastern Shore.

The Assemblymen-Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXIst, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Showing students his excitement, Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA is all pumped up about running in the next provincial election. This is truly surprising as he let the "gay hater" who never cancelled the Sky Palace the Hon. Ric McIver, MLA, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training & Labour, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Hays beat him in the PC Leadership vote!

"I think this government & this caucus will benefit from some of the experience I bring to the table."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Fifty,

Rory

Source: Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns.

P.S.: Thanks Thomas for encouraging school kids to get their heads checked for head lice!

The Parliamentarians-Kennedy Stewart, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXXIst, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Kennedy Stewart, MP wonders why data, including that of families with kids is at some points shared & used without a warrant. People should have the right to some privacy. I believe its called "The Privacy Act?!"

"Just because sharing data without a warrant is a common practice does not make it the right practice."

Number CCLXX (270),

Rory

Source: Kennedy Stewart, MP, New Democratic, Burnaby-Douglas.

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-John Calvin Coolidge

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXXIst, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

President Calvin Coolidge was a man of few words. Also known as "Silent Cal", the President thought that as leader of his nation & of the free world, he had to speak with authority so as to give young folks hope for the future. He realized just how powerful his voice was in steering the country forward. This was especially so as his concern for family values stemmed from the fact that he was sworn inII office by his own father (a notary public) upon the death Of Pres. Warren Harding, Republican-Ohio.

"The words of a President have an enormous weight & ought not to be used indiscriminately."

August IInd, MCMXXIII (1923)-March IVth, MCMXXIX (1929),

Rory

Source: XXXth President Of The United States Of America John Calvin Coolidge, Republican-Massachusetts.

The Assemblymen-Jason Luan, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Jason Luan, MLA is a man into networking & reaching out to families of different cultures & wanting to root out gay discrimination of kids in schools.

"History is moving forward on this...Would you rather be sitting on the wrong side of history?"

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-Nine,

Rory

Source: Jason Luan, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Hawkwood.

The Parliamentarians-Lise St.-Denis, MP

Rory J,. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Frustrated at aboriginal school dropout rates that are staggering: Lise St.-Denis, MP goes to war!

"Why, in her opinion, do students drop out of school in these communities? How does she explain why almost every school & every Algonquin is anglophone in a completely francophone environment?"

Number CCLXIX (269),

Rory

Source: Lise St.-Denis, MP, Liberal, Saint-Maurice-Champlain.

The Assemblywomen-Genia Leskiw, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

I for one truly admire Genia Leskiw, MLA. She is proud of her Ukranian roots & she should be, many Ukranians & their descendants have contributed to the building of this province (including Former Premier Ed Stelmach.) Genia announced her intention to retire with her head held high a few days ago & many constituents of all ages will miss her. I will miss her as I have Ukrainian relatives myself.

"Serving on behalf of the people of this incredible province as the MLA for Bonnyville-Cold Lake has been  my honour."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-Eight,

Rory

Source: Genia Leskiw, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Bonnyville-Cold Lake.

The Parliamentarians-Bruce Stanton, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6,14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative,
Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Canada will always need the french to act as a counterbalance to the anglais! Bruce Stanton, MP is talking up the Franco Ontarians & how they make not just his province great, but add to the linguistic richness across the entire Dominion Of Canada!

"French-speaking Ontarians have been in the province for CCCC (400) years. They help strengthen our country's linguistic duality & represent a cornerstone of our national identity."

Number CCLXVIII (268),

Rory

Source: Bruce Stanton, MP, Conservative, Simcoe North.

The Assemblymen-Ken Lemke, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

In these tough economic times, Ken Lemke, MLA is on the case for more rural development in order to provide job stimulus not for just his urban/rural riding, but for ridings with a rural component across Alberta. While agricultural & agrifood sectors that support family farming are important, diversification is also important in keeping these folks supported if family farms fall on hard days. Ken, having formally been in cabinet is very focused & reasoned in his message.

"We're looking at all the traditional things that would be involved with industry & business development, but we're also hoping to get some ideas from outside the box from various groups on how we can help business & industry develop in rural areas."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-Seven,

Rory

Source: Ken Lemke, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Stony Plain.

The Parliamentarians-Kevin Sorenson, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Very reliable & well respected in addition to being constantly listening to his residents concerns in his large rural constituency, the Hon. Kevin. Sorenson, PC, MP keeps on getting re-elected! He know just how hard farming families work & that he must bring agricultural concerns to the table. This has paid off as Kevin is now in the federal cabinet b/c of his due diligence. Kevin wants consumers & folks in his riding to be able to make informed choices on purchases so they are not ripped off. In otherwords, a fair deal!

"Our Conservative government believes that with better information, Canadian consumers can make informed decisions in their best interests."

Number CCLXVII (267),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Kevin Sorenson, PC, MP, Minister Of State (Finance), Conservative, Crowfoot.

The Assemblywomen-Maureen Kubinec, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Now that she is in cabinet, the Hon. Maureen Kubinec, MLA has to add that already tough burden of trying to be as much of a legend in her riding than the previous occupant, former MLA, cabinet minister, & the best Speaker, the Alberta Legislature ever (no offense to Gene): the superb Ken Kowalski! Here Maureen strikes out on her own & talks about by stressing multilingual households & keeping both old family & new languages. The more languages a person knows, the better they will be able to adapt as a student in many cultures.

"The value & importance of preserving mother languages is vital to enhancing the vibrancy & diversity of our province. It is a way to connect us to our past, to highlight the traditions & customs of our parents & to preserve the cultural heritage of our ancestors."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-Six,

Rory

Source: The Honourable Maureen Kubinec, MLA, Minister of Culture & Tourism, Progressive Conservative, Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock.

The Assemblywomen-Heather Klimchuk, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

A cabinet minister for every day she has been an elected personage, the Hon. Heather Klimchuk, MLA is always reliable in a pinch. Here on the social media engine of Facebook, Heather takes a diplomatic turn to honour a previous occupant of the Edmonton-Glenora seat, a Mr. Drew Hutton who had recently died. Drew was a family man who was involved in many causes for the common good & Heather knows its important to respect that.

"Over 300 people attended a celebration of Drew's life & noted his many accomplishments. Especially his support for PDD. Elves Special Needs Society, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder), Brain Care Centre and Mental Health Issues. I will always remember his smile & twinkle in his eyes." 

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-Five,

Rory

Source: The Honourable Heather Klimchuk, MLA, Minister of Human Services, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Glenora.

The Assemblymen-Stephen Khan, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Stephen Khan, MLA wants to make an impression about why he decided to run for office. Especially as being an elected representative although giving a person in such a position power, it also takes away from family time & commitments.

"I entered politics because I wanted to give back to my community."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-Four,

Rory

Source: The Honourable Stephen Khan, MLA, Minister of Service Alberta, Progressive Conservative, St. Albert.

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Eighty

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

A smart criminal has pulled off a huge fraud & the victims are quite stressed to the point of being scared. Sergeant Joe Friday & Officer Frank Smith of the Los Angeles Police Department can't snap 'em out of it.

"As in most cases like this one, the criminal employed the distinct advantage of having victims that were young & impressionable college kids and because of shock were unable to clearly identify him."

Sounds Like One Mean Suspect Joe & Frank,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. National Broadcasting Company, A Mark VII Production.

The Parliamentarians-Robert Sopuck, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Executive Dissertations seems to have found Tory representatives at all levels who want to keep the environment safe. Robert Sopuck, MP wants tributaries to be kept clean of pollution & to teach families & Canadians how to live off the land in a responsible matter.

"I want to clean up lakes; there is not enough focus on air & water protection."

Number CCLXVI (266),

Rory

Source: Robert Sopuck, MP, Conservative, Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette.

The Assemblywomen-Donna Kennedy-Glans, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Donna Kennedy-Glans, MLA challenges Albertans to take a look at renewable energy sources (& for my nephews who are big Transformers fans: energon!) Donna's play here makes sense what with the falling oil & other energy source prices, & with the fact that our energy reserves will run out, we must look to alternative options such as wind, solar, power!. Hell, even tv's J.R. Ewing of "DALLAS" fame, actor Larry Hagman made a bundle off of the solar energy panels around his house & he played the most evil, diabolical & conniving oil magnate on Earth!

"Renewable energy is a natural revolution that will indeed take place, however slowly."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-Three,

Rory

Source: Donna Kennedy-Glans, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Varsity.

The Parliamentarians-Joy Smith, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Joy Smith, MP is one gal I really like! I mean how can you not, she's fighting in the Dominion Of Canada's Parliament & in her daily life against human trafficking!

"To my dying day, I will not stop!"

Number CCLXV (265),

Rory

Source: Joy Smith, MP, Conservative, Kildonan-St. Paul.

The Assemblymen-Darshan Kang, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Darshan Kang, MLA is a man who can truly "stop traffic!" We at Executive Dissertations will miss this great MLA as he "sikhs" new adventures in the federal field under Justin Trudeau, MP, Liberal, Papineau in the coming the next federal election. As a result a traffic comment in regards to Highway 63 to Fort McMurray & all the families that have died or lost loved ones on it might be appropriate, Darshan, would you please indulge?

"Ten years is far too long to twin this highway."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-Two,

Rory

Source: Darshan Kang, MLA, Liberal, Calgary-McCall.

The Parliamentarians-Rathika Sitsabaiesan, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

The issue that Rathika Sitsabaiesan, MP is trying to get across is that we as Canadians need to ensure proper needs for children are met. Examples of this would be say, food, shelter, educational, emotional, etc.

"Every year on November XX (20), Canadians celebrate National Child Day to honour our children."

Number CCLXIV (264),

Rory

Source: Rathika Sitsabaiesan, MP, New Democratic, Scarborough-Rouge River.

The Assemblywomen-Linda Johnson, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXIXth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Sitting at picture left here, Linda Johnson, MLA is paid a very good salary, plus benefits & bonunes as her riding representative. Knowing that as part of the job she must represent the needs of not just her constituents, but all Albertans, Linda showed me yesterday outside Government House that she just doesn't get it! I asked her point blank about increasing awareness in schools about organ & tissue donations among students & she gave a rather strange & narrow-minded answer, especially when you consider MLAs go on tour during their terms to listen to views from citizens all over the province!

"I only care to listen to the opinions of my constituents."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty-One,

Rory

Source: Linda Johnson, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Glenmore.

The Assemblymen-Jeff Johnson, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Well this is like "Coming Home Week." We have up next your immediate predecessor as Education Minister, the Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA. Jeff is now finding ways to look after Seniors in his news position. Maybe he could get students & folks interested in gerontology help him with ideas for making the lives of these great Albertans better. This is fitting as Jeff chats about seniors housing concerns. I also believe Jeff received more Executive Dissertations posts than any other Minister.

"Seniors deserve a comfortable place to call home."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Forty,

Rory

Source: The Honourable Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Seniors, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O.

The Parliamentarians-Jinny Sims, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Jinny Sims, MP wants us to see her efforts to promote organ donation. There are Canadians of all ages (including students) who could benefit from organ donation. This is why I wanted to talk to you & other Government MLAs outside Government House this afternoon & thank you for sparing me a few minutes. That fine RCMP officer, Cst. Wynn that was killed by a deranged gunman donated organs & tissues to help others & XXXV (35) citizens benefited as a result. I want to raise increased awareness of this issue in schools so like Jinny, I can get other students to help.

"Who knows, one of us may need an organ transplant one day."

Number CCLXIII (263),

Rory

Source: Jinny Sims, MP, New Democratic, Newton- North Delta.

The Assemblymen-Matt Jeneroux, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

For Matt Jeneroux, MLA we have a focus on wanting to keep students & their family's physically healthy. Matt is a young dad & so really wants to keep his kids & those kids of his constituents healthy in spirit, mind, & body! In that spirit, having students who are properly trained in child care will ease stresses for parents (including MLAs) that their kids are being looked after in a responsible child care setting. Matt talks about this on the social media engine of Twitter.

"I've had many, many outstanding Child Care providers for my girls! If you'd like to nominate someone...alberta.ca/release.cfm?xl... #ableg #yeg"

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty-Nine,

Rory

Source: Matt Jeneroux, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-South West.

The Assemblywomen-Sandra Jansen, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

I sure appreciate the "fashion sense" of Sandra Jansen, MLA. Here, Sandra is taking part in a fashion show to raise money through the Calgary Heart & Stroke Foundation & fighting of womens cancers & other diseases. My mother June C. Koopmans as mentioned here bIV died of a stroke so I truly appreciate Sandy's efforts on behalf of females of all ages in this effort. Sandra, also a talented artisan & superb former broadcast news anchor like her esteemed & very professional caucus colleague Danielle Smith, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Highwood talks here about her love for art & her being encouraging of student artistes!

"Show me a sculptor, a painter or a musician & I'll show you a story teller! My favorite kind of people!"

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty-Eight,

Rory

Source: Sandra Jansen, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-North West.

The Assemblywomen-Mary Anne Jablonski, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Asked why she supported then Candidate/Now PC Leader & Premier Jim Prentice for Premier by a group of students who were going to vote for the first time in the PC Alberta Leadership race, Mary Anne Jablonski, MLA explained her very sound reasons.

"I think of Jim as a man of integrity & distinction. He has experience with the environment & First Nations negotiations & property rights. So, those things are all great for Alberta."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty-Seven,

Rory

Source: Mary Anne Jablonski, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Red Deer-North.

The Assemblymen-Doug Horner, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Let me get this straight, PC Alberta (in its infinite wisdom) plans to appoint Tim Schultz, "Chief Fartcatcher" of Doug Horner, MLA & the Hon. Stephen Khan, MLA, Minister of Service Alberta, Progressive Conservative, St. Albert as its next candidate in Spruce Grove-St. Albert?! There are many, many accomplishments by Doug in his terms as an MLA & in the cabinet, but of course I'd have to boil it all to just one to capture the true essence of the man!

"I will be resigning as a Member of the Legislative Assembly & Senior Advisor to the Premier effective January XXXI (31), 2015."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty-Six,

Rory

Source: Doug Horner, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Spruce Grove-St. Albert.

The Assemblymen-Fred Horne, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Not one to toot his own "Horne", Fred Horne, MLA discusses a glorious success (one of many) he had as Health Minister fighting for families as he prepares to retire as an MLA once the provincial election writ. Proving that he is no one's "lapdog", Fred was on the case when a laptop with 620,000 Albertans patient info. on it went missing at a medicentre. No "deer in the headlights" look here!

"When first asked for my reaction about this I was speechless!"

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty-Five,

Rory

Source: Fred Horne, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Rutherford.

The Assemblymen-Kent Hehr, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Just like President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic-New York: Kent Hehr, MLA isn't going to let being in a wheelchair stop him from doing his job! No, Kent is so confident in his party's leadership (oh wait his party has no leader) he's running for Justin Trudeau, MP, Liberal, Papineau in the expected winter federal election! Kent expresses confidence to student supporters at his nomination party!

"I believe this city has done itself no great favours by always voting lock, stock, & barrel Conservative!"

Alta Legislative Assembly Thirty-Four,

Rory

Source: Kent Hehr, MLA, Liberal, Calgary-Buffalo.

The Assemblymen-Jason Hale, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Trying to avoid a "hale"storm over his decision switch from the Wildrose to the Progressive Conservative caucus is Jason Hale, MLA. What better way to do that than to dig into his constituency work as an MLA? BIV he changed parties & even now, Jason is advocating for better health care for families in his riding by an expansion of the Strathmore Hospital.

"Since constructed in MCMLXXXV (1985), the hospital has not been modified or expanded."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty-Three,

Rory

Source: Jason Hale, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Strathmore-Brooks.

The Assemblymen-Hector Goudreau, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Hector Goudreau, MLA who represents the Peace Country wants to be sure that Alberta residents can access medical services in a timely way in case they or their family get sick &/or injured.

"Meanwhile, Albertans can be assured that their access to medical laboratory services will not be compromised."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty-Two,

Rory

Source: Hector Goudreau, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley.

The Assemblywomen-Yvonne Fritz, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

For Yvonne Fritz, MLA a talk about homeless families in Calgary, including many with children. Yvonne walks to make the lives of the homeless at least a little better.

"In the short term we are focused on prevention & shelter, & transitional housing."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty-One,

Rory

Source: Yvonne Fitz, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Cross.

 

The Assemblymen-Rick Fraser, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

As a former paramedic, Rick Fraser, MLA chats about the emergency needs then facing flood victims in Calgary city proper & southern sections of Alberta from the MMXIII (2013) flood in terms of a doctor shortage due to stresses.

"Our desire is they stay & continue the good work they do in High River."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Thirty,

Rory

Source: Rick Fraser, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Southeast.

The Assemblymen-Rod Fox, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Trying to out"fox" his opponents & get things done for constituents: Rod Fox, MLA is working at in the mood to "reach out boldly & go where no MLA has gone bIV" & get farmers transport concerns listened to for their products such as grains.

"The whole idea is to reach out & to listen to the issues on the ground as the people see them."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Twenty-Nine,

Rory
  
Source: Rod Fox, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Lacombe-Ponoka.

The Assemblywomen-Heather Forsyth, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXVIth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

As Interim Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth, MLA prepares to stand down as an MLA but still have to fight a provincial election writ, we can see that she as "the pet" to her canine hearing buddy & master "Quill" are not in the game now for any gain. No, she is still fighting to make Wildrose a viable option as a party until it can be reconstituted under a new leader. Heather is showing political science students that each party must have an = chance of winning or losing & that there must always be a Her Majesty's Loyal Official Opposition waiting in the wings.

"Albertans can be assured our team is united in purpose & solidified in our commitment to serve."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Twenty-Eight,

Rory

Source: Heather Forsyth, MLA, Interim Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Official Opposition & Interim Leader of the Wildrose Party of Alberta, Wildrose, Calgary-Fishcreek.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-Martin Brian Mulroney

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

You wouldn't think that a Tory or Conservative Prime Minister would be in favour of such heavy duty environmental initiatives, but Prime Minister Marty B. Mulroney was. Thus putting him ahead of his time in getting things done like an acid raid treaty with then United States President Ronald Reagan, Republican-California. Speaking to environmental teachers & students (as well as business leaders), Brian stated:

"I think the government has to reposition environment on top of their national & international priorities."

"The Boy From Baie Comeau",

Rory

Source: XVIIIth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, BA, CC, QC, GOQ, LLL, PC, Progressive Conservative.

The Parliamentarians, Scott Simms, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

In Questions On The Order Paper, Scott Simms, MP is showing that he cares for Ist responders & their family's in terms of doing their highly stressful jobs safely. This will give future Ist responders such as ambulance attendants confidence in wanting II get inII this very important career path!

"With regard to the current MMXV (2015) code review cycle of the National Building Code of Canada: (a) are amendments to the code under consideration that would make the safety of firefighters & other Ist (1st) responders an objective under the code?"

Number CCLXII (262),

Rory

Source: Scott Simms, MP, Liberal, Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor.

The Assemblywomen-Jacquie Fenske, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

January XXIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Just like you, Jacquie Fenske, MLA has the extra challenge of succeeding a Former Premier, this time the classy man from Andrew, Ed Stelmach. So in this circumstance she has to find her own way while making farming & city folk in her riding northeast of Edmonton satisfied at the same time as trying like any politician to get her own ideas through. Here Jacquie is telling constituents she appreciates hearing their ideas. Excellent etiquette indeed & polite thing to do to get young Albertans excited about the political process!

"I would like to thank all that participated. Your input is valuable & we look forward to more conversations in the future."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Twenty-Seven,

Rory

Source: Jacquie Fenske, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville.

The Assemblymen-Kyle Fawcett, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

January XXIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

As Environment Minister, the Hon. Kyle Fawcett, MLA has to try & protect the environment, as Sustainable Resource Development Minister, he has to make sure our provinces natural resources such as bitumen as an example are developed in a responsible way for folks now & future generations yet to be born. He expresses confidence on the social media engine of Twitter at his handle of @KyleMLA.

"Exciting things happening in @ABHeartland...despite oil $ AB is open 4 business and focused on enviro performance & market access #ableg"

Alta. Legislative Assembly Twenty-Six,

Rory

Source: The Honourable Kyle Fawcett, MLA, Minister of Environment & Sustainable Resource Development, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Klein.

The Assemblymen-Mike Ellis, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

In the quadrumvirate of byelection wins, I was very pleased II see ex-YYC cop Mike Ellis, MLA win one of the four slots. A family man & father of III, Mike can bring a great security focus to the Legislature Chamber on how to keep kids safe in schools & get our guards & Alberta Sheriffs & security staffers the best wages & benefits for the hard work they do in keeping our public officials safe! I mean those people are beyond awesome!

"As a parent, I'm pleased to be working with the government & helping families out there."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Twenty-Five,

Rory

Source: Mike Ellis, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-West.

The Assemblymen-David Eggen, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Playing the electoral odds in the recent Alberta New Democratic Party race (in which even his wife voted against him), Candidate David Eggen, MLA explains to NDP youth what his feelings were in the aftermath of the vote & his loss to Rachel Notley, MLA, New Democratic, Edmonton-Strathcona.

"I actually thought I had a chance to beat Rachel Notley!"

Alta. Legislative Assembly Twenty-Four,

Rory

Source: David Eggen, MLA, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder.

The Parliamentarians-Devinder Shory, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Devinder Shory, MP is right on the mark when he & others express disgust at the sexual violation of an underage girl in his riding!

"Mr. Speaker, two weekends ago the residents of Calgary-Northeast were appalled when a XVII (17)- year-old girl was sexually assaulted while waiting at a bus stop."

Number CCLXI (261),

Rory

Source: Devinder Shory, MP, Conservative, Calgary-Northeast.  

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Warren Gamaliel Harding

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXIVth, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

With all the arguments over whether Premier Jim & Finance Minister Robin are making in the media & for either a flat rate tax system or going back to a progressive/staggered rate, perhaps its appropriate we look at President Warren Harding. The President hated taxes, hell everyone hates them we all agree on that point, but if the Chief Executive of a country cannot figure out the tax code, then how in the hell is the average citizen supposed to? At a symposium a few months beIV his death in San Francisco from cardiac arrest due to a brain rupture, Pres. Harding chatted with some accounting & economics students about his frustration with tax systems & numbers.

"I don't know what to do or where to turn in this taxation matter. Somewhere there must be a book that tells all about it, where I could go to straighten it out in my mind. But I don't know know where the book is, & I maybe I couldn't read it if I found it."

March IVth, MCMXXI (1921)-August IInd, MCMXXIII (1923),

Rory

Source: XXIXth President Of The United States Of America Warren Gamaliel Harding, Republican-Ohio.

Spruce Speculative Science On Tony Vandermeer Running In The Grove

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIIIrd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

While I certainly agree with the Hon. Jim Prentice, QC, PC, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Foothills & PC Leader & Alberta Premier that he cannot really comment on who might be the best candidate in a certain riding as he has to remain neutral. However students of the democratic process should know that Tony Vandermeer would make an excellent candidate in Spruce Grove-St. Albert to replace Doug Horner, MLA, Progressive Conservative there who is retiring anyway.

So the riding is free & clear & what with students involved as PC Alberta members across the province are holding nominations that include getting student party members out for whomever they think will best represent the party this comment on Mr. Vandermeer, a former two-term MLA makes sense. A caller named Roy pointed out to host Rob Breakenridge on the "Kingkade & Breakenridge Show" today on Corus Radio's 630 Ched & QR77 AM Radio today on a one hour "Talk II The Premier" segment with Mr. Prentice how this made great sense to have Mr. Vandermeer run.

I agree with the caller Roy's point that b/c of his connections in Neerlandia & his Dutch-Canadian background of pride in the working & farming classes, Mr. Vandermeer would be an ideal choice for the PC's as their next candidate in Spruce Grove-St. Albert whether in a byelection or general election scenario b/c quite a huge chunk of the riding is rural & filled with folks of the farming & agricultural sector. Roy only brought this up b/c Premier Jim signs all the candidate papers of nominated PC candidates in his capacity as PC Leader. As a result, he would have a good idea as to how a particular race or races might be shaping up.

Student Involved Democracy,

Rory

Source: "Kingkade & Breakenridge Show: Talk II The Premier", C. Corus Radio Entertainment, 630 Ched & QR77 AM Radio.

The Assemblymen-Wayne Drysdale, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIIIrd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Transportation Minister the Hon. Wayne Drysdale, MLA talks about new technologies IV building safer roads for families to travel upon so that folks can get to work & students can get to their chosen educational institutions & back safely when they are in their vehicles.

"This technology holds great potential to make our roads & highways safer & more efficient-further supporting our strong economy by getting Alberta's goods to market across Canada & in the United States. Being at the forefront of innovation helps us maintain a high quality of life & healthy environment for all Albertans as we strive to meet growing urban & regional transportation needs."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Twenty-Three,

Rory

Source: The Honourable Wayne Drysdale, MLA, Minister of Transportation, Progressive Conservative, Grande Prairie-Wapiti.

The Parliamentarians-Bev Shipley, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIIIrd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

The area of focus for Bev Shipley, MP appears to be the recognizing of Canada's military heroes through tributes. How are students supposed to honour Canadian Armed Forces by joining them unless they look about & learn from our great military history?

"Today we are here to recognize & also honour the significant contribution of General Sir Arthur Currie with the unveiling of the commemorative bronze statue of him at the Strathroy Cenotaph. General Currie grew up in Strathroy & was recognized as the first-ever Canadian General."

Number CCLX (260),

Rory

Source: Bev Shipley, MP, Conservative, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex.

The Assemblymen-David Dorward, MLA

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIIIrd, MMXV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Raising cash money for cancer by growing his hair & then shaving it off for sick kids is a very wise investment indeed for the accountant, the Hon. David Dorward, MLA.

"While visiting my hairstylist in early February MMXIII (2013) she mentioned a common friend of ours had just cut her pony tail off to donate to a group that makes wigs for kids with cancer."

Alta. Legislative Assembly Twenty-Two,

Rory

Source: The Honourable David Dorward, MLA, Associate Minister of Aboriginal Relations (Reporting to the Premier), Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Goldbar.