Alberta: Get Rich or Die Tryingtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-15681782008-08-25T15:47:36-06:00Critical analysis of the Albertan enigma. TypePad1797560http://www.feedburner.comConservatives (finally) drop the 'unborn victims' of crime billtag:typepad.com,2003:post-546733682008-08-25T15:47:36-06:002008-08-25T15:51:03-06:00ehStory here. If the writ is dropped prior to Parliament recommencing this fall, this move is a bit redundant. Nevertheless I'm glad to see the CPC take a stand on abortion rights. Hopefully it sticks."We've heard criticism from across the...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>A new mascot for the tar sandstag:typepad.com,2003:post-544037522008-08-19T09:51:00-06:002008-08-19T10:16:36-06:00ehCarcinojenny, the two-jawed fish. Above: two-jawed mutated fish pulled out of Lake Athabasca, in the tar sands region (near Ft. Chipewyan, AB). Story here.<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Not content insulting the intelligence of regular Canadians, Conservatives move on to professional associationstag:typepad.com,2003:post-543856342008-08-19T01:13:01-06:002008-08-19T01:44:11-06:00jkIt just gets better by the day with the federal Conservatives. It's clear that they're cranking things up in the probable run-up to a federal election; what isn't clear is exactly why they hate poor people so much. Today's highlights...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>On "Junkies" and Powerlinestag:typepad.com,2003:post-542980462008-08-16T21:24:56-06:002008-08-19T01:29:08-06:00ehThere are a couple of news stories this week that really didn't receive the media attention they deserve. Since I seem to have nothing better to do on this otherwise glorious Saturday night, here goes: 1. Despite the fact that...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Everyone (who's not too busy working to make mortgage payments) for Edmonton!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-542497242008-08-15T13:53:42-06:002008-08-19T21:02:26-06:00jkUPDATE: As an astute reader has pointed out, Everyone for Edmonton is actually scheduled for August 23, 2008. So no excuses, you have four days notice! Like to volunteer? Looking for something to do tomorrow? Read the next paragraph. Looking...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Why I do not read Metro newstag:typepad.com,2003:post-541523522008-08-13T16:06:39-06:002008-08-15T10:49:51-06:00chAlthough I've never been one to casually pick up a Metro newspaper on my morning commute as I usually prefer the publications located in the adjacent boxes, this morning was different. The cover story on today's edition, 'Rapist likely 'Mr....<div class="feedflare">
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</div>How not to clear your good nametag:typepad.com,2003:post-541346242008-08-13T09:34:17-06:002008-08-13T09:48:19-06:00Special EdIf I were accused of breaking the law and was supposed to testify at an inquiry regarding said breach of law, I probably wouldn’t show up two days early, interrupt the inquiry to the point where I was forcibly removed...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Tuesday morning readingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-540894802008-08-12T10:06:30-06:002008-08-12T10:37:24-06:00chA couple of stories have caught my eye over the last couple days, so I thought I'd share them with you.1. Alberta's unofficial opposition What is quickly on the path to becoming my favorite Albertan alt-weekly - Fast Forward Magazine...<div class="feedflare">
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