Politics in Alberta, it seems, is a blood sport especially when one feels their turf is threatened. With the reigning Conservatives on the ropes in terms of their approval ratings, the Wildrose Alliance has seen support rise for its party. It seems like a natural thing, since they both occupy similar real estate in the political spectrum. The Conservatives are especially … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Alberta Party & Alberta politics
Art Gallery of Alberta grand opening – sneak peek
I was one of a group of lucky Edmonton bloggers to get a sneak peek at the new Art Gallery of Alberta building in downtown Edmonton. The new AGA building is set to officially open on January 31, 2010. I've heard that some people aren't so fond of the design of the place, from the outside, but I actually don't mind it. It's certainly not the style of building I'm used to … [Read more...] about Art Gallery of Alberta grand opening – sneak peek
Haiti: looking ahead to reconstruction
The horror and devastation we’re seeing in Haiti after a massive earthquake leveled so much of the country barely a week ago is almost unimaginable. I don’t think we’ve ever seen a country hit so hard by an earthquake and Haiti is hardly a country equipped to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. What really surprised me is how so many of the buildings in Haiti crumbled … [Read more...] about Haiti: looking ahead to reconstruction
Edmonton snow clearing & budget rant
Edmonton had its first major dump of snow. Winter is upon us! And, of course, many are complaining about the state of the roads. You know what? They have good reason to complain. Yes, I know, Edmonton is a big city and it’s a big job. Tell me something I didn’t know. What I do know is that I grew up in a place that got a hell of a lot more snow than Edmonton and it was dealt … [Read more...] about Edmonton snow clearing & budget rant
Should Edmonton close the Edmonton City Centre Airport?
Should Edmonton city council close the Edmonton City Centre Airport? This is the questions facing council today, after much debate. I’ve only been in Edmonton since early 2008 and I’ve sat on the sidelines of this debate listening to both sides. I really haven’t had an opinion on it until recently because I wanted to get both sides before deciding. I’ve listened to the … [Read more...] about Should Edmonton close the Edmonton City Centre Airport?