By Taylor Chartrand

United We Roll fire truck to make a pit stop in the Gas City

Mar 24, 2019 | 5:46 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Supporters of the oil and gas industry say it’s a truck that made history and it will be at the Canalta Centre for Wednesday nights Medicine Hat Tigers playoff game.

After making the cross-country trip to Parliament Hill, the United We Roll Convoy fire truck will be stationed outside of Kal-Tire.

“This Wednesday, we’re going to have a little bit of a rally to support the oil and gas and all natural resources,” explained Ken Goldade. “We’re going to have a little tailgate party and then at about 6:00, we’re going to move the fire truck in front of the Canalta Centre. Mike’s Meat’s will also be on location selling smokies and pop.”

Residents of Medicine Hat are being encouraged to come out, sign the truck and learn a little bit about the movement.

“It’s got a lot of notoriety making history and going across Canada. We just want keep the message going that we’re trying to unite Canada. We need pipelines, the oil and gas industry and all resources are important. That’s what we’re trying to promote.”

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Goldade believes by consistently hosting events such as this, people are starting to pay more attention.

“They’re asking questions like ‘what’s this all about, why are people doing this?’ So, more people are getting interested in what we’re talking about. Different problems with the country and what’s happening. It’s good to see people come out and pay attention to what’s happening.”

Goldade says whether you support the oil and gas or not, you’re more than welcome to come and share your opinion on the movement.

“We just want everybody to pay attention to politics and make up your own mind. Do your own research. Find out what’s happening, what you like and what you don’t like. Canada needs oil, gas and its resources marketed to keep our country good and our standard of living up.”

Goldade says when it comes events like this in support the oil and gas sector, he doesn’t see the end in sight.

“People are getting more interested. We’re seeing more and more groups doing stuff and starting to talk more on social-media. I think it’s going to go on for quite awhile. I hope so anyways. Until we get the pipelines built, until we get people back to work and get this country going again.” 

Even if the election were to go the way he hopes, Goldade says that isn’t enough to stop this movement here in Medicine Hat.

“We have to stay on this thing. It doesn’t matter who’s elected, we have to stay on ’em. Keep their foot to the burner and keep them paying attention to get our resources moving.”