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It's cool to sleep on the job in Calgary West
In my 30-plus years on the planet, I would wager that I’ve held some kind of employment for over half my life, from farming to driving a truck to five different radio stations – being at work is something I’m … Continue Reading
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Hockey, the way it was meant to be
Saturday night ranks as one of my best ever nights in the Saddledome, ever. Seeing Jarome Iginla pot his 500th goal, making grown men cry and the building explode will rank up there as one of the most exciting moments … Continue Reading
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The gift of a lifetime
This weekend my wife and I celebrated a milestone in our lives. It’s a 10-year anniversary of a massive event that has shaped many things in our lives and those around us. I’m not talking about our wedding anniversary (May … Continue Reading
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What are we fighting for?
I am the enemy. Part of the problem. An agent of Fox News. I am allegedly attempting to join the Sun TV network. An accused shill for the man. A sellout. The enemy. Or at least that’s what I’ve been … Continue Reading
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Smoking statistics are hard to inhale
A recent survey showing that teenagers are still picking up the awful, nasty habit of smoking has got me, well, fuming. According to Health Canada, more than 10,000 teens started smoking last year, a statistic that is equally maddening as … Continue Reading
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Taking a stand on street suds
Just when you thought this summer couldn’t get any hotter, our mayor ups the ante and gets behind these newfangled food trucks on city streets. There’s only one thing that could make a tasty street-side burger or barbecue even better: … Continue Reading
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A tip of the hat to real cowboys
“Because we are not all cowboys when I point the mic out you, you make loud noise. And just scream, this is how we’re changing the scene” – Transit’s Calgary featuring Jann Arden A few weeks ago, local hip-hop artist … Continue Reading
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How's the weather out there?
The weather in Calgary is a major pre-occupation. We’re either complaining about it, raving about it, dreading it, looking forward to it, wishing it would go away or wishing it would come back. I don’t know if I have gone … Continue Reading
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Activists' self-praise is out of tune
This week environmental activists from Halifax to Hollywood were celebrating a major victory against Big Oil. It was a milestone to them after a year of activism, petitions, lining up in droves to speak to U.S. Congress and banding together … Continue Reading
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You get one chance to make a good first impression
Alison Redford’s first impression as premier is coming across less as a handshake and more as a punch in the mouth. In her first (shortened) sitting in the legislature as the leader of the PCs and our province, she’s managed … Continue Reading
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Drinking and driving law is scary
I’m about to be the boogey man this Halloween. I’m going to speak against something considered so righteous and infallible that I am currently risking social ostracism. I’m talking about drinking and driving legislation and the proposed changes that Premier … Continue Reading
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Put that in your pipe and smoke it
As the leaves turn to gold, the air turns crisp and the mind drifts towards football and hockey season, we’re starting to see the first signs of the Tory majority in the House of Commons. Harper and his crew are … Continue Reading
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No sprinklers needed 'cause there's no forest fire
The summer is a slow time in the news business in Calgary. Aside from the odd spat on city council and the usual crime- and weather-related stuff, things can be pretty sleepy in Cowtown, post-Stampede. I’ve been trying to get … Continue Reading
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Animals are roots of Stampede
When it comes to the Stampede, everyone has his or her favourite part. For some, it’s the drinkin’, dancin’ and carousin’ at Nashville North. For others, it’s the speed of a good midway ride or catching a great band on … Continue Reading
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Calgary's closing-time conundrum
I took in the grand opening of a brand new drinking establishment last week. It was a great time. However, just as things were starting to get really good, I had to go. It wasn’t an emergency, and I wasn’t … Continue Reading
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Nothing but a popularity contest
When I was in the third grade my teacher told us we were going to have a class election. We were to nominate who we would like to see run. Those nominated would make campaign signs, write a speech and … Continue Reading
