Hon. Rick Orman ECA

businessman, father, grandfather, former AB MLA/ Cabinet Minister and political observer

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

@tyleryaremchuk There are 850 players in the NHL and a guy getting $72 million is 770th in +/-

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

Interesting fact. @EdmontonOilers have more #Ontario born players (10) than the @MapleLeafs (7). #LeafsForever #Oilers #edmontonoilers @NHL #NHLPlayoffs
@Ron_MacLean

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

The @ABDanielleSmith @Alberta_UCP Leaders Dinner Ctee is very pleased to announce that the May 29, 2025 event is officially sold out. Many thanks to Ctee members for their dedication and hard work. We sold 1500 seats in 30 days. Great accomplishment. Great Leader.
@UCPCaucus #ableg
#cdnpoli

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

Once again Mike Theroux and I are pleased to be co-chairing the 3rd Annual 2025 Leader’s Dinner in Calgary May 29th. Attend and meet our Leader and other UCP Members of the Alberta Legislature. The first two events were sold out so we encourage you to purchase your tickets/tables at https://t.co/QtYRZDxJDf.
@Alberta_UCP @UCPCaucus #ableg #cdnpolitics

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

I know Kelly will have a bright future in anything she turns her mind to. As a former politician covered by her in AB politics she was up front, objective, and trustworthy - a unicorn in political journalism. And universally respected by her peers and politicians alike. Best of luck Kelly

[Kelly Cryderman @KellyCryderman]

A personal note: Dec. 27th was my last day at the Globe and Mail.

After a quarter century in newspapers and journalism, I’m leaving to try something different in 2025 - with details to come.

Reporting and column-writing have been my life, so this is a tough one. But it’s time to do and learn something new.

It’s been my honour to work for @globeandmail, my north star for news and context. The editors, reporters and columnists are incredibly hardworking and smart. And reading the Globe is absolutely necessary for any Canadian trying to understand business, housing, immigration, foreign interference, the arts, politics and the world (not a comprehensive list).

I am also forever grateful to have been regularly invited to appear on @CBCNews panels. With amazing hosts, producers and fellow panelists, they have kept me fully engaged in my city and Alberta politics, and attuned to issues in other parts of the country.

Long live Canadian mainstream media - I will always be a subscriber and a supporter.

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

This morning, I joined @TheBigMoneyShow on @FoxBusiness to discuss Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau's recent announcement and what this means for Canada.

Our country needs a Prime Minister and a government with a four-year mandate to address Canadians’ needs and effectively negotiate with the incoming U.S. administration.

It’s time for an election.

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

This Liberal government is reprehensible. Quit thinking of yourselves for once, call an election and let the Canadian people decide who they want representing them during this critical juncture in our country’s history.

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Nothing has changed.

Every Liberal MP and Leadership contender supported EVERYTHING Trudeau did for 9 years, and now they want to trick voters by swapping in another Liberal face to keep ripping off Canadians for another 4 years, just like Justin.

The only way to fix what Liberals broke is a carbon tax election to elect common sense Conservatives who will bring home Canada's promise: https://t.co/GHnhi3SjMe

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

On behalf my co-Chair Mike Theroux I want thank our Calgary 2024 Leaders Dinner Committee for their dedication and hard work. It was among the most successful political fundraisers in Alberta’s history. Now - on to planning next year’s event. @Alberta_UCP @ABDanielleSmith @UCP Caucus
#abpoli #cdnpoli
#ableg

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

Two things might offend NDP members. First is -where is any reference to their party and second-the cozy relationship with the Prime Minister?

#abpoli #Ableg #cdnpoli @abndpcaucus @UCPCaucus

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

Mike Theroux and I are honoured to be appointed co-chair of the @ABDanielleSmith Alberta 2024 UCP Leader’s Dinner April 3rd at BMO. If you wish to reserve a table contact me or buy a ticket beginning January 2nd @Alberta_UCP and everyone is welcome.
@UCPCaucus

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

@WBrettWilson I have a different view. First @ABDanielleSmith has admirably demonstrated she consults widely and makes decisions in the best interests of Alberta. Second, and as a candidate for president of @Alberta_UCP I have spoken to 5 different @takebackalberta groups across Alberta. They are engaged in our party and also want the best for Alberta. Those that hold memberships and register for our convention deserve to be heard. How else do we build unity behind our leader? No one should be demonized for gods sake. If others have a different view then show up.

[** W. Brett Wilson ** @WBrettWilson]

Braid: As attendance soars for UCP meeting, Smith tries to blunt Take Back Alberta drive, via @calgaryherald

Bluntly ⁦@takebackalberta⁩ serves NO USEFUL PURPOSE…. https://t.co/BsW6OQKwuX

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

@sonyasavage BLG is a very lucky law firm.

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

Presented at a lunch Tuesday in NE Calgary for Progressive Group for Independent Business. Room full of conservative business leaders and @Alberta_UCP supporters. All spoke of dangers of another NDP gov’t. We begin with Unity and finish by winning back Calgary. My pledge is to do my part if elected president of UCP Nov 4. Join us at the convention. @ABDanielleSmith @UCPCaucus

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

Friday evening I spoke with hundreds of Morinville area conservatives. Popular topic was NDP seats in Edmonton. These @Alberta_UCP members and supporters will do everything to change that. Begins with party Unity. I hope to be elected UCP president at the Nov 3-4 convention so we can immediately begin working on winning back seats. Strong support here for @ABDanielleSmith
@UCPCaucus
@takebackalberta

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

As candidate for UCP president I spoke in Calgary Wednesday. Who says ⁦@Alberta_UCP⁩ are indifferent in Calgary? We may have lost seats here but that won’t happen again. Great crowd. ⁦@Alberta_UCP⁩ ⁦@UCPCaucus⁩ ⁦@ABDanielleSmith⁩

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

Speaking in Lacombe. Central Alberta has always been the heartbeat of conservatism and fully support our Unity candidates message. ⁦Pls register for the UCP Convention and pls vote. We’d appreciate your support. @Alberta_UCP⁩ ⁦@UCPCaucus⁩ ⁦@ABDanielleSmith⁩

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

As an @Alberta_UCP candidate for party president on Wednesday I spoke to an audience of 350 in Lacombe about our Unity platform slate of candidates for the United Conservative Party AGM. So impressive how central Alberta always shows up for conservative events. @UCPCaucus #cdnpoli #abpoli @ABDanielleSmith
@takebackalberta

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

As candidate for president of @Alberta_UCP I had the privilege to speak with 80 UCP members in Redcliffe this week to deliver the message of our Unity Platform. Thanks to the 50 members who signed my nomination form and @takebackalberta and @david_parker for the invite. I look forward to working together with all of you.@UCPCaucus #abpoli @ABDanielleSmith

[Hon. Rick Orman ECA @Rick_Orman]

SLOBODIAN: Orman preaches UCP unity as he seeks to replace Cynthia Moore https://t.co/MmYiuMGKci via @WSOnlineNews