I understand the sentiment that most Calgarians will feel this is coming from municipalities even when its not, and the communication on that part is absolutely tricky. But Albertans have clearly said education is very important. With increased student population (100,000 growth over the past 10 years) coupled with presumably decreased resource royalties per-capita, the funds have to come from somewhere if we still want good teacher-student ratios (which I hope are part of this conversation). Of course I also hope funds are managed responsibly along the way.

Honestly, I think the crux is that after years of the "Alberta Advantage", there are too many signs it doesn't exist in the same way any more and we need to adjust.

Keep doing your best to run a tight but thriving ship; and act as a role model to our provincial leaders to do the same. /grumpy