lawn signs

Some of the signs in my ‘hood, S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

We have a lawn sign in our yard – “Defend Alberta Parks.” It calls out the province’s plan to close 180 provincial parks and possibly sell them. It’s a campaign by environmental groups. Signs are popping up around Calgary. Each one is a middle finger to Premier Jason Kenney’s government. I was born and grew up here and I’ve never seen a non-election campaign like this. This is not business as usual. As a former journalist, I know it likely won’t sway the next election, but it is a serious warning to the United Conservative government. They better take notice.