Just heard Ralph Klein has died.

**wilagro** · Mar 29, 2013, 17:13

His politics were chaotic and damaging...condolences to his wife and family.

**SASKFARMER3** · Mar 29, 2013, 19:07

RIP Ralph!

**AgrivilleAdmin** · Mar 29, 2013, 19:20

PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA ON THE DEATH OF FORMER PREMIER OF ALBERTA RALPH KLEIN

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the death of Ralph Klein, former Premier of Alberta:

“Alberta and Canada have lost a unique and significant leader. While Ralph’s beliefs about the role of government and fiscal responsibility were once considered radical, it is perhaps his greatest legacy that these ideas are now widely embraced across the political spectrum.

“A broadcast journalist, Ralph was a gifted story teller who earned the public’s trust long before he sought public office. Before entering provincial politics he served as Mayor of Calgary, helping to welcome the world during the 1988 Winter Olympics. Premier of Alberta from 1992 to 2006, Ralph played a crucial role in securing for his province and our entire country, the economic success from which both continue to benefit today.

“While Ralph had opponents, he made few personal enemies. To me, he wasn’t King Ralph, as some described him. Instead, during a colourful political career he remained Citizen Ralph - a man equally at home in the Petroleum Club as he was in the St. Louis Hotel. A man who said what he believed and did what he said.

“Laureen and I join Calgarians, Albertans and Canadians in paying tribute to Ralph. Our thoughts and prayers are with Colleen and all members of the Klein family at this difficult time.”

**BTO_farmall** · Mar 29, 2013, 19:47

They Sure Don't Make em' Like That No More eh Guys!!!!!!!! RIP Old Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**ASRG** · Mar 29, 2013, 20:27

RIP Ralph Klein....one of the best.

**blackpowder** · Mar 30, 2013, 00:22

an example of a politician who wasn't lawyer first.
what more can you say?

**freewheat** · Mar 30, 2013, 00:25

I will miss his bluntness. If you asked
him a question, he would shoot right back,
no minced words. straight and to the
point. Wish there were more that were not
afraid to get to the point and just spit
it out, rather than word dance and hem and
haw.

RIP Ralph.

**bucket** · Mar 30, 2013, 08:40

Its too bad.

Sounds like Alberta could use a Ralph Klein these days.

Where have the leaders gone?

And why is there no one that follows in his shoes?

**food4u** · Mar 30, 2013, 08:57

Like my grandmother used to say "Only the
good die young" RIP Ralph.

Just heard Ralph Klein has died.