What is an Albertan? Here are some points I've compiled from various social media posts (as of January 2026):
- Valuing independence, straight talk, and self-reliance
- Building things with your own hands, standing behind your work, and working hard for what you own
- Moving forward without waiting for permission or taking shortcuts
- Taking pride in land, trades, community, and the natural beauty of Alberta
- Being resilient through ups and downs
- Being loyal to Alberta and carrying its values wherever you live
- Valuing cultural diversity and community belonging with strong local pride
- Valuing arts, heritage celebrations, and community culture
- Taking advantage of opportunities for a better life, including financial stability and home ownership
- Believing in adaptability and navigating change confidently
- Standing up for all Albertans so they are respected and prosperous
- Being proud to call yourself an Albertan 👊
- Valuing independence, straight talk, and self-reliance
- Building things with your own hands, standing behind your work, and working hard for what you own
- Moving forward without waiting for permission or taking shortcuts
- Taking pride in land, trades, community, and the natural beauty of Alberta
- Being resilient through ups and downs
- Being loyal to Alberta and carrying its values wherever you live
- Valuing cultural diversity and community belonging with strong local pride
- Valuing arts, heritage celebrations, and community culture
- Taking advantage of opportunities for a better life, including financial stability and home ownership
- Believing in adaptability and navigating change confidently
- Standing up for all Albertans so they are respected and prosperous
- Being proud to call yourself an Albertan 👊
What if we changed the rules entirely?
Picture a Republic of Alberta with no political parties.
Candidates would run in ridings focused solely on the needs of their constituents. The caucus would be elected by all MLAs, and its members would take on roles based on ability and performance, not on diversity quotas. This system would put real accountability back in the hands of voters. MLAs would have to answer directly to the people who elected them, not follow a party line.
Debate and decision-making would be driven by competence and practical solutions rather than ideology or the demands of leadership. Policies would reflect the actual priorities of communities, not the agendas of political machines, and public trust in government could rise because citizens would see results, not slogans.
-Kevin M. Klerks
February 20, 2026
Picture a Republic of Alberta with no political parties.
Candidates would run in ridings focused solely on the needs of their constituents. The caucus would be elected by all MLAs, and its members would take on roles based on ability and performance, not on diversity quotas. This system would put real accountability back in the hands of voters. MLAs would have to answer directly to the people who elected them, not follow a party line.
Debate and decision-making would be driven by competence and practical solutions rather than ideology or the demands of leadership. Policies would reflect the actual priorities of communities, not the agendas of political machines, and public trust in government could rise because citizens would see results, not slogans.
-Kevin M. Klerks
February 20, 2026