Nomination day sees Hehr drop out and Nenshi take aim at front runners -...
Nomination day sees Hehr drop out and Nenshi take aim at front runners Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsNomination day for Calgary's municipal election has come and gone. With an open race for...
View ArticleArtsVote Calgary Flashmob - 2010/10/01 22:31:57
ArtsVote Calgary Flashmob Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in Culture Video produced by Andy Nichols Comment on this post.
View ArticleHiggins says supporters have "no political interest" — except for...
Higgins says supporters have "no political interest" — except for the ones that do Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsOy. It's been quite the turbulent morning for mayoral candidate and,...
View ArticleHead of Calgary Drop-In Centre set to retire - 2010/10/14 15:35:53
Head of Calgary Drop-In Centre set to retire Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in Off The WireSixteen years after taking the reins of the Calgary Drop-In Centre, executive director Dermot Baldwin is ready...
View ArticleMcIver receives backing of Calgary's police union president - 2010/10/16...
McIver receives backing of Calgary's police union president Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsIn the midst of a tight three-way mayoralty race, the head of Calgary’s police union has come out...
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Calgary, say hello to your new mayor - 2010/10/19 10:25:17
Calgary, say hello to your new mayor Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsCall it historic. Miraculous. Game-changer. The dawn of a new era.Frankly, call it whatever you want. The bottom line is...
View ArticleControversial "terrorist" George Galloway to speak in Calgary -...
Controversial "terrorist" George Galloway to speak in Calgary Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsHe's controversial and outspoken. Canadian officials previously barred him from entering the...
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Environment minister's past investments in oilsands and uranium A-OK,...
Environment minister's past investments in oilsands and uranium A-OK, says ethics office Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in EnvironmentMuch fuss has been made about the revelation that one in four...
View ArticleLevant and Nikiforuk debate ethics of Alberta's oilsands - 2010/11/08...
Levant and Nikiforuk debate ethics of Alberta's oilsands Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in EnvironmentAlberta's oilsands, or tarsands if you prefer, are either the greatest gift to this province in...
View ArticleCalgary mother turns tables on Oregon officials - 2010/11/10 16:22:27
Calgary mother turns tables on Oregon officials Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in Off The WireThey apprehended her child, tossed him into a state foster-care system, forced her to undergo several...
View ArticleCity admin offers up cost cutting options - 2010/11/17 15:47:52
City admin offers up cost cutting options Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsCity administration handed council a list of options that could further reduce the city’s 2011 business plans and...
View Article'C' is for 'How the hell does this guy still have a job?' -...
'C' is for 'How the hell does this guy still have a job?' Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsDr. Stephen Duckett, CEO of Alberta Health Services, delivered a stunningly arrogant and indignant...
View ArticleMusical muppet/Duckett mash-up - 2010/11/24 11:58:26
Musical muppet/Duckett mash-up Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsAlberta Health Services' bigwigs are at this moment behind closed doors deliberating the fate of CEO Stephen Duckett whose...
View ArticleCanadian citizen and falsely accused terrorist Abousfian Abdelrazik tells his...
Canadian citizen and falsely accused terrorist Abousfian Abdelrazik tells his story Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsIn 2003, Abousfian Abdelrazik was falsely accused of terrorist links by...
View ArticleHealth super boards turfs CEO - 2010/11/24 17:54:51
Health super boards turfs CEO Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsAlberta Health Services board chair Ken Hughes announced CEO Stephen Duckett will no longer be heading the superboard effectively...
View ArticleParks minister suspends proposed parks bill - 2010/11/25 14:34:34
Parks minister suspends proposed parks bill Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in EnvironmentThe province is temporarily suspending debate on its controversial Alberta Parks Act, seeking more input from...
View Article'Irregularities' in Wildrose Alliance nomination vote, say former...
'Irregularities' in Wildrose Alliance nomination vote, say former riding executives Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsFaith in the Wildrose Alliance’s purported grassroots ethos is wilting in the...
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Wildrose Alliance fashion catalogue - 2011/01/17 15:04:48
Wildrose Alliance fashion catalogue Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsFor every chip hammered out of Alberta's redneck stereotype, another brick quickly replaces it. Case in point: The Wildrose...
View ArticleSki hill vague on sick/protesting ski patrollers allegations - 2011/01/19...
Ski hill vague on sick/protesting ski patrollers allegations Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in Off The WireOfficials with Sunshine Village are assuring skiers and snowboarders the resort will be fully...
View ArticleCEO of city's land corporation resigns - 2011/01/21 10:59:53
CEO of city's land corporation resigns Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsChris Ollenberger, president and CEO of the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, is preparing to step down from the...
View ArticleDave Taylor a coup for Alberta Party or politics-as-usual? - 2011/01/24 10:22:55
Dave Taylor a coup for Alberta Party or politics-as-usual? Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsThe big news in provincial politics today: Calgary-Currie MLA Dave Taylor, who ditched the Alberta...
View ArticleRight to love - 2011/02/14 12:00:00
Right to love Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in CultureToday, on arguably the most manufactured of feel-good days that is Valentine's, card makers, florists and chocolatiers will squeal in delight as...
View ArticleFederal environment minister mocked in Greenpeace video - 2011/02/14 16:14:13
Federal environment minister mocked in Greenpeace video Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in EnvironmentPeter Kent, Canada's still-green industry err... environment minister, is taking it on his...
View ArticleTaking on the $1,188 AISH Challenge - 2011/02/25 12:34:56
Taking on the $1,188 AISH Challenge Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in CultureCould you live on $1,188 for one month?More than 40,000 of Alberta's severely disabled who receive financial support through...
View ArticleLand Stewardship Act 'an unprecedented victory' for landowners:...
Land Stewardship Act 'an unprecedented victory' for landowners: Wildrose MLA circa 2009 Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsThe Wildrose Alliance has been scoring big political points and...
View ArticleSXSW Day 1 recap - 2011/03/17 16:30:09
SXSW Day 1 recap Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in Festivals[<a href="http://storify.com/tshowell/fast-forward-weekly-heads-to-sxsw"...
View ArticleMIA Conservative MPs should be mocked, says political professor - 2011/04/08...
MIA Conservative MPs should be mocked, says political professor Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsAlberta voters are being taken for granted by Conservative MPs who are actively avoiding public...
View ArticleGreen Party Leader Elizabeth May stumps in Calgary - 2011/04/20 09:41:34
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May stumps in Calgary Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsFeeling ignored this election Calgary? It's understandable. None of the federal party leaders have bothered...
View ArticleCalgary alderman rumoured to jump into provincial politics - 2011/06/01 15:33:54
Calgary alderman rumoured to jump into provincial politics Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsHere's some political gristle for city hall observers to chew on.Several sources say Calgary Ald....
View ArticleMore dirt on the Mission 'Pit' - 2011/07/27 16:55:07
More dirt on the Mission 'Pit' Posted byTrevor Scott Howell in PoliticsThe city is setting the record straight about the ongoing saga that is the Mission Pit.To recap: The 'Pit' is the result of...
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