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Thanks, Ralph. We'll remember you.
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03-29-2013, 07:19 PM
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R.I.P. Ralph you were the only Conservative politician I ever liked.
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03-29-2013, 07:22 PM
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Man of the people FOR SURE !
Only political leader I know of that gave back surplus TAX dollars - MY family cashed (5) $400 rebate cheques to the tune of $2K .....
Giving back surplus TAXES was and still is unprecedented !
TBD
RIP Ralph !
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03-29-2013, 07:49 PM
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Rip
Condolences to the family. Alberta lost another great man.
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03-29-2013, 07:56 PM
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RIP King Ralph!!
Condolences to Colleen and the rest of his family.
Best Damn Premier this Province ever had or will ever have!
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I met him at an auction once in the middle of our prairies.
And a few other occasions along the way.
Just a common man.
Damn shame he had to go the way he did.
So long King Ralph. You made me care about my province more than you will ever know. I am proud to fly the flag any day.
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You will be missed, RIP King Ralph.
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Never again in fact. Great mayor, wasnt around for his premiering but he got it right.
Not many politicians can claim cree as a second language.
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I met him a few times. Very interesting guy, down to earth. He did at least remember me kinda or did a very good job of pretending he did. He called it like he saw it but was very popular despite not sugar coating things. But a cree speaker he was not lol, although on two occassions he did try it with me, maybe he improved over time lol, the effort was there.
a good man
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RIP. what a loss  My condolences to your family BBT
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RiP KING RALPH
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Rest easy now Ralph. You've earned it. 
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My condolences to the family. I met Ralph on many occasions and was always a fan of his honesty and forthright wit. A man who stood apart and within.
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03-30-2013, 08:15 AM
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R.I.P Ralph,We sure could use a man like him in this province.
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RIP.......... Ralph Klein.
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RIP Mr Klein.
Your leadership will be remembered for eternity.
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Among many great things he did, S-S-S and giving surplus tax dollars to the people really stand out to me. He said it like it was and didn't sugarcoat things, and he recognized those who made his vision for Alberta come reality.
RIP King Ralph
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03-30-2013, 09:32 AM
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Ralph Klein
Best politician ever. A good man. Rest in peace brother..
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Best(probably only) politician i can say with utmost sincerity,
"Well done,now RI-total-Peace King Ralph"!
There are so many others life could take that would really benefit our current situations..they just don't make Ralph's every other day that's for sure!.
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03-30-2013, 01:05 PM
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RIP Raplhie, was always good running into you at the Grey eagle.
I heard aswell that he loved fishing and that the pumphouse theatre fishing hole he had alot to do with. anyone know that story?
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Go for it Crosman 177: 
Ralph did like to go fishing.
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03-30-2013, 06:23 PM
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one of the good ones.......... RIP
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Read the 20 page special in the sun today. What an underdog story his was. He was even amazed he won an election. He had quite the career and left many stories behind. Probably the last politician to stick to guns whether right or wrong. The last of a dying breed as far as politics go.
Condolences to friends and family, but his legacy will be talked about for many years. Especially for calling the homeless a bunch of bums and to get a job lol, we need more like him.
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Ralph did love fishing, in fact he partially owned a lodge in the Prince Rupert area. In fact he did such a good job of it, we modelled Great Pacific Salmon Lodge after it.
He is a legend in Rupert and like was said earlier on in the thread, he made me proud to call Alberta home.
And yes we wil have another leader who does what he/she says.
Just need someone with enough balls to actually do it.
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Yup I was lucky enough to fish at the lodge a couple times. Great location and awesome fishing.
Thanks everyone for the kind words and I will be sure to pass on everyones well wishes to Colleen.
Thanks again.
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I remember the RD article done how he wanted to leave an Alberta that not even liberals could screw it up....
He definitely did more than his part and he definitely was a one of a kind.
He was a great man. Yet still very down to earth.
My condolences to the family. he was taken way too soon.
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A great man will be dearly missed by many for years and years....thank you King Ralph for all you have done for the Alberta people and economy. The rebate you gave was used on an Aqua Vu, so every time I use that camera, it reminds me of you good sir.
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RIP Ralph. You are and will be missed.
So sad to see what you built has been destroyed by some that even worked with you. You, Ralph, always told your troops to "get out from under the Dome" (the Leg). You, Ralph, told your MLA's AND Cabinet Ministers to connect and stay connected to the severely normal Albertan.
That has been forgotten by the current crew. They only carry the same name as the party you built. They don't know how to run this Alberta, our Alberta, the Alberta that has so many resources.
RIP Ralph. We miss you, and have missed you and will miss you.
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RIP Ralph. You are and will be missed.
So sad to see what you built has been destroyed by some that even worked with you. You, Ralph, always told your troops to "get out from under the Dome" (the Leg). You, Ralph, told your MLA's AND Cabinet Ministers to connect and stay connected to the severely normal Albertan.
That has been forgotten by the current crew. They only carry the same name as the party you built. They don't know how to run this Alberta, our Alberta, the Alberta that has so many resources.
RIP Ralph. We miss you, and have missed you and will miss you.
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Well said......
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During the "vacation Alberta" scam where the developers and enviros planned together to make most of Sw Alberta a giant park, Ralph and Ty over turned the NRCB decision. Ralph said he was listening to the "silent majority" , and he was right. Thanks again Ralph for your public service...
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