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A few weeks back I took a tour of the Rossdale plant and pump houses. I was struck by the deceptively large scale of the buildings, as well as the scale of the challenge. The generator hall is a beautiful open space with lots of light and clear potential. The boiler hall, which is the… Read More
For the past few weeks I’ve been asking people “what keeps you in Edmonton?” Most people chose to come here or chose to stay — understanding why is key to effective city building. Their answers vary, but they usually reflect our love for homegrown arts and culture. Whether people are enjoying Shakespeare in the Park,… Read More
I’ve received a number of inquiries through Twitter since I announced my candidacy, many of which I was able to reply to within the 140 character limit; however, the staccato format really doesn’t honour the complexity of some questions. So I thought this might work better.
Something light to start 2012: I had a lot of fun playing a bit role in the collaboration between ETS and Colleen Brown for the ‘Happy Love Song’ video. That bus was literally bouncing, and the acoustics were surprisingly good. Wonderful Edmonton talent on display – also promoting the new-and-improved ETS Trip Planner. And the… Read More
[UPDATE: This post was written when it looked like the deal had fallen through. It has since been revived for 2011-2013, a decision I did not support.] I think the race falling through is a good thing on the whole. Council took a gamble on Indy in late 2007, and it didn’t pay off. The idea… Read More