As a humour columnist, one mine I generally fail to venture into is the world of politics.

Right now there’s a provincial race on here in Alberta to determine a new leader for the Conservative party. The ultimate winner of that contest will become Premier, replacing outgoing Ralph Klein, who added enough color to Canadian politics they should really just retire his sweater, and call it a day. Of everyone running, there’s not a soul with his sheer charisma, although there doesn’t seem to be anyone with his affection for barley and malt beverages either, so who am I to say?? Only time will tell if whoever wins will be able to generate headlines like Ralphie did…of course, they could also toss a book at a legislative page like he did…reporters love that sort of thing!

On a federal level, the Liberal party is holding their national convention this weekend, to choose a new leader. This is as exciting to Canadians right now as what the hot new color will be for the 2007 Hyundai station wagons…

As I type out this posting, the frontrunner failed to win on the first ballot, and appears to be losing support going into the second. It’s hard not to compare this anticipation level to The Cliffhanger game on The Price Is Right.

I’m off this morning to a board meeting, so I won’t be able to see the rest of this televised bored meeting…

Chow for now!!