Achi news desk-
Maybe it’s the color of her party, but Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s not happy with a recent decision to swap Calgary’s city slogan for something bigger and broader.
On Thursday, officials announced that after two years of work, Calgary would ditch its old slogan for ‘Blue Sky City,’ drawing on the city’s abundant sunshine and its position as a “sky-minded” place. blue and innovation”.
After the announcement, Smith was asked what she thought of the new slogan and said she didn’t feel it needed to be changed.
“I personally like ‘Be Part of the Energy,'” Smith said during a media conference in Edmonton on Thursday.
“I thought it was very clever because not only is it a reference to the energy sector, but it also conveys the vibrancy of the city of Calgary and you have to remember, energy in all its forms is needed to fuel everything.”
Calgary Economic Development, in its announcement, said the city is due for a refreshed brand that better represents all the businesses and people who call the city home.
“I don’t know (about) ‘Blue Sky City’ – that could be anywhere,” Smith said.
“Be Part of the Energy’ – that says something about the character and nature of Calgary.”
Smith says she even uses the slogan when she’s abroad.
“I love the fact that I can go around the world and talk about the fact that we are an energy power,” he said.
“I don’t see it detracting from Alberta’s ability to attract people.”
A logo for ‘Blue Sky City’ is expected to be unveiled in the coming months.
(With files from Jordan Kanygin)
