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The great license plate debate: Kiss from a rose
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” -Ghandi In a show of good sportsmanship, rather than shoving legislation down our throats with its overwhelming majority, the Progressive Conservative Party is holding a province wide vote to determine which new license plate design is to be imple...
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“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” -Ghandi In a show of good sportsmanship, rather than shoving legislation down our throats with its overwhelming majority, the Progressive Conservative Party is holding a province wide vote to determine which new license plate design is to be imple...
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Downtown Arena Construction: A look into the future
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” -George Santayana The first media tour of the construction site for Roger’s Place was given earlier this week. To the excitement of the city, officials said the downtown arena is on schedule and budget, and will be open ...
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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” -George Santayana The first media tour of the construction site for Roger’s Place was given earlier this week. To the excitement of the city, officials said the downtown arena is on schedule and budget, and will be open ...
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Don Iveson’s birthday mayhem
On this day, May 30th, our mayor Don Iveson turns 35. Don’s civic zeal and roguish good looks captured the hearts of the city as he cruised into city hall after a hard fought election last fall. He has much to celebrate, and he’s certainly earned it, but what happens when someone with that much [...
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On this day, May 30th, our mayor Don Iveson turns 35. Don’s civic zeal and roguish good looks captured the hearts of the city as he cruised into city hall after a hard fought election last fall. He has much to celebrate, and he’s certainly earned it, but what happens when someone with that much [...
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Edmonton Oil Kings riot “a huge bust” says participants
Following the Edmonton Oil Kings’ victory over the Guelph Storm on Sunday in the Memorial Cup finals, hundreds of fans filled Churchill Square on Wednesday to participate in a traditional hockey riot. The event, however, was a major disappointment. While there was a speech by the mayor, a spirite...
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Following the Edmonton Oil Kings’ victory over the Guelph Storm on Sunday in the Memorial Cup finals, hundreds of fans filled Churchill Square on Wednesday to participate in a traditional hockey riot. The event, however, was a major disappointment. While there was a speech by the mayor, a spirite...
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Movie Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past, a most excellent film
Days of Future Past is the story of a human horror frog who’s as immortal as his sideburns are long getting sent back in time to prevent the cunning Tyrion Lannister from being assassinated by a jaundice eyed woman in a blue bodysuit. The movie is chock full of everything the public expects of a ...
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Days of Future Past is the story of a human horror frog who’s as immortal as his sideburns are long getting sent back in time to prevent the cunning Tyrion Lannister from being assassinated by a jaundice eyed woman in a blue bodysuit. The movie is chock full of everything the public expects of a ...
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Fecal breakfast fixation: Get to know Thomas Lukaszuk
This morning, Thomas Lukaszuk has announced he will be running for leadership of Alberta’s Progressive Conservative Party. In an age of sound bites, cliff notes, and $3 teen burgers, it can be difficult to get to know candidates in an election. So, here’s some handy factoids that you can trot out...
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This morning, Thomas Lukaszuk has announced he will be running for leadership of Alberta’s Progressive Conservative Party. In an age of sound bites, cliff notes, and $3 teen burgers, it can be difficult to get to know candidates in an election. So, here’s some handy factoids that you can trot out...
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Corner Gas: The Movie. A sneak peak
Corner Gas, CTV’s comedy about small town prairie life, recently started a kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a movie. The $100 000 goal was surpassed with 24 hours. Contributors to the movie, which has a total budget of over $8 million, are eligible for perks according to how much money the...
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Corner Gas, CTV’s comedy about small town prairie life, recently started a kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a movie. The $100 000 goal was surpassed with 24 hours. Contributors to the movie, which has a total budget of over $8 million, are eligible for perks according to how much money the...
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Edmonton Journal’s annual cruel experiment yields goslings
The goslings of the Edmonton Journal’s Goosecam have hatched. The Goosecam, in its 6th year, is a live streaming feed of a Canada Goose nest west of Edmonton. It is an annual experiment by the Journal to examine the effects of round the clock anonymous surveillance on the avian brain. This year’s...
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The goslings of the Edmonton Journal’s Goosecam have hatched. The Goosecam, in its 6th year, is a live streaming feed of a Canada Goose nest west of Edmonton. It is an annual experiment by the Journal to examine the effects of round the clock anonymous surveillance on the avian brain. This year’s...
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Antichrist 666 not among Alberta’s top baby names for 2013
Service Alberta, the department responsible for vital statistics, has released a list of all names given to newborns in Alberta for 2013. Along with the complete list, it compiled the top 20 twenty for boys and girls. For girls, Olivia topped the list, and for boys the number one name was Liam. I...
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Service Alberta, the department responsible for vital statistics, has released a list of all names given to newborns in Alberta for 2013. Along with the complete list, it compiled the top 20 twenty for boys and girls. For girls, Olivia topped the list, and for boys the number one name was Liam. I...
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The smelliest places in Edmonton
blossoms like a flower in the summer. Pasty faced citizens crawl from their nooks to enjoy the fleeting 9 days of summer we get every year. There’s something for everyone. Sports enthusiasts, theatre enthusiasts, beer enthusiasts, and trucks with scrotums enthusiasts all get their time in the mid...
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blossoms like a flower in the summer. Pasty faced citizens crawl from their nooks to enjoy the fleeting 9 days of summer we get every year. There’s something for everyone. Sports enthusiasts, theatre enthusiasts, beer enthusiasts, and trucks with scrotums enthusiasts all get their time in the mid...
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