Calgarians are making their voices heard over the political turmoil that has gripped the nation. Thousands of people descended upon downtown Calgary Saturday in support of Stephen Harper and the current Conservative government.

More than 25-hundred people jammed the area in front of the Performing Arts Centre to show their support for the federal Tories and for Stephen Harper and to voice their anger and their displeasure with the Opposition Parties' Coalition.

Roberta Leave was among the people at the rally. She says, "I am a strong supporter of the Conservatives and I think Stephen Harper is doing a wonderful job and this Coalition is a threat to our democracy,"

The number of people who showed up add their voices to the chorus against the Liberal, NDP, Bloc Coalition surprised organizers. Calgary Southeast MP, Jason Kenney, fresh from the political battlefields in Ottawa, says the people are speaking, and their message is loud and clear.

"It says to me that the people of Canada want democracy respected. They just voted for a Conservative government six or seven weeks ago. They don't appreciate Opposition politicians trying to overturn election results and make a deal with the Separatists six weeks later."

The protest rally was supposed to be held on the steps of City Hall, but protest organizers couldn't get approval of City officials and that's led organizers to ask why. Alderman Ric McIvor helped organize the rally. He says on Monday he'll want answers from City officials.

"I was told by the City Manager's office there is a policy that they don't allow political demonstrations at City Hall. I have a hard time telling you that with a straight face, but that's the truth. That's what I was told."

Following the rally, many marched over to City Hall, waving Canadian flags and getting honks of support from passing motorists.

The rally wrapped up after 30 minutes with the singing of our national anthem, Oh Canada. Those attending hope their voices have been heard across the county.