A few years ago things got tough. Thousands lost their jobs. People started working at things they never thought they would ever do to bring in a cheque. I myself went a couple of years out of my field, and when I found work in it, it came with a 35% cut. We screamed for the premiers head! We need jobs! Why aren't you doing anything? 
So a a few projects were started.Some people were put to work. You're spending too much money! Went  the cry. You have to cut, not spend.
 That was the 80's in Alberta. Don Getty was premier. He struck a no lose deal with Daishowa and the Athabasca pulp mill was built. Hospitals were built in Calgary and Edmonton. two more were cancelled because spending was "out of control". 
 Mr Getty lost his seat to gasp! a Liberal! Percy Wickman- A fine man. But Ole Don he wasn't a quitter. He ran in Stettler after their MLA stepped down. Oil rebounded and all was forgotten. Apparently.