For years lottery homes have been a common way for certain charitable organizations to raise a large amount of funds. My wife and I enjoy checking out these lottery homes, seeing the different designs, construction techniques, materials and debating what we like/dislike about a particular home. We often buy tickets on them. In the past couple of years, as our children are … [Read more...] about An alternative for Edmonton lottery homes
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Chris Hedges in Edmonton
One could be forgiven for listening to Chris Hedges in Edmonton last night and coming away with an ill feeling for the future of the world; even worse is that it’s not about to get better any time soon. If you’re not familiar with Chris Hedges, he’s a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writer, living in the US. He’s been a foreign correspondent for a number of major media … [Read more...] about Chris Hedges in Edmonton
Nuclear power issues are not about science
It was just a matter of time before this kind of information came out about the problems with the Fukushima nuclear reactor. One has to wonder what else we're going to find out about the design and preparations at the Fukushima nuclear plant. I'm rather tired of people talking about the science behind nuclear power and about how safe it is. First of all, theoretically, … [Read more...] about Nuclear power issues are not about science
Catalyst Theatre’s premiere of Hunchback at Citadel Theatre Edmonton
I was lucky enough to be able to attend Catalyst Theatre’s world premiere of Hunchback on Thursday at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. Hunchback is an adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this play, as I’m not normally a fan of musical anything. I was quite pleased with the production. I have to admit, I’ve never … [Read more...] about Catalyst Theatre’s premiere of Hunchback at Citadel Theatre Edmonton
Pints & Politics: Debating name changes in Alberta
The other night I went out to Pints and Politics at Brewster’s Pub in Edmonton, a gathering of people interested in talking about politics. It was pretty good. I had the opportunity to meet a few MLAs (Dave Taylor – Alberta Party, Kent Hehr – Liberal Party, and Jonathan Denis – Conservative Party) and chat with people from those parties as well. I was surprised I didn’t meet … [Read more...] about Pints & Politics: Debating name changes in Alberta