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Tracklist:01. The Ballad of The RAA02. Rush Apart03. The Dethbridge in Lethbridge04. Don’t Haunt this place05. The Deadroads06. Drain the Blood07. Luciana08. Frank, AB09. The Air10. Sleep All Day11. Four Night Rider12. Edmonton13. In the SummertimeGenre: Indie FolkWebsite: Myspace | Buy!Release Date: 2008Label: Self-ReleasedA lot of time passed (three releases including this one since 2006) with

Alberta, Canada Canola Field in Bloom. Flower Power, originally uploaded by Photo Twister.Flower Power Picture Taken Around Lamont, Alberta, Canada. Canola plants (Flax Seed / Rape Seed), in bloom before going into seed and harvested for vegtable oil.

In partnership with Genome Canada, Industry Canada and the Province of Alberta, Genome Alberta is Canada’s newest Regional Genome Centre. In addition to their  participation in national genomics programs, they are focused on genomics as one of the central components of the Life Sciences Initiative in Alberta. Their growing strengths in genomics research and technology, centered at [...]

A massive fireball meteor or UFO has fallen from the sky filmed by a police-car in the Alberta Province, Canada. And another report:  

I love it when folks who are in charge of the eonomy claim that they didn't see the recession coming, or they didn't expect it or they are shocked by it. There is little doubt this week's developments signalled a change in the economic conditions affecting the province -- and in the messages coming from the Stelmach government, said political scientist Peter McCormick of the University of Lethbrid

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Alberta Ferretti Store opening, Los Angeles

THE RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE - HOMETOWNS [self released 2008] Sembra incredibile che una band come i Rural Alberta Advantage sia senza contratto e sia stata costretta ad autoprodurre un album d'esordio eccezionale come Hometowns! Eppure è così. Appare incredibile perchè è difficile trovare qualcosa di altrettanto originale fresco e pieno di energia come questo trio can

Yesterday, parents Nicole Richie + Joel Madden were spotted at the Alberta Ferretti store opening in LA.Nicole stays rocking this bohemian-chic look, and only she can do it so well.Lucy Lui was also in the building. I liked Lucy in Charlie's Angels, loved her on the short-lived Cashmere Mafia, and now i'm a total fan after watching Kill Bill, Volume 1 last night.(PHOTOS: GETTY)

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I'v been busy lately with some lovely House Portraits! Here is a view of the first of two I'm posing tonight. You know - the photos don't do them justice. The colors don't show well with flash and overhead lights. I should have taken the pictures today - with the sun... but the day just went too fast.I think I will take some more pics tomorrow before I send them off. I hope they are well rec

Here’s a link to a nice article about my favorite company - Wavefront Energy and Environtmental Services (WEE.V). Nothing really new apart from a mention of an expanded client list and a brash quote from President, Brett Davidson: We don’t have an exit strategy, we didn’t put 10 years of blood and sweat into this company [...]

The scariest story I've heard this year isn't about any kind of freaky paranormal event. Instead it revolves around the perverse collapse of a global market. Like every good ghost story it's well told and rich with emotion, sprinkled with a bit of fact and generously topped with a crown of fear. If you Google 'scary global situation' (scary economy, horror, nightmare, etc..) you'll come up with a

Alberta Cross - Old Man Chicago Never heard of this group, but this song has a lot of soul. Check it out!

If there is one single lesson to be learned from the outcome of ‘The Election No One Wanted’, it is that a long-held Albertan belief has been proven correct: Quebec will never accept anything resembling ‘Alberta values’ in the national political arena.The Conservatives, after successfully leading the longest sitting minority government in Canadian history, presented a platform and a sound,

The latest economic forecasts from the government of Alberta proves the province is an economic rock in Canada.Some highlights include: Alberta's population growth continues to outpace the rest of the nation Increased crop production expected in 2008 Drilling activity picking up Canadian Real GDP rises for the second straight month Latest string of data paints a gloomy U.S. economic outlooksDo

NE Portland’s Alberta Arts District is feeling the love from BusinessWeek.The magazine has selected the funky neighborhood as one of 15 urban neighborhoods “that artists have discovered and where adventuresome homeowners, willing to take a risk, are likely to see big returns in the coming decades.”BusinessWeek says these types of neighborhoods are first discovered by artists who lead the way

Brian Storseth MP Westlock-St. Paul 4401 50th Street St. Paul, Alberta Telephone: (780) 614-6440 Fax: (780) 645-6817 Storseth.B@parl.gc.ca Dear Mr. Storseth On August 27, 2008 I emailed you in response to a Member of Parliament mail out I received from you concerning the Conservative Party. That mail out was an obvious attempt to exploit fear of crime for political purposes.

"The Alberta government’s low-tax and fiscal responsibility policies create long-term economic benefits for Albertans. Alberta’s international competitiveness and fiscal stewardship form a solid foundation upon which the Government of Alberta’s value-added strategy will accelerate the on-going diversification of the province’s economy."Download Here

Once again Edmonton and Alberta are beating the whole country in 2007-08 for the most capital investments, job creation or/and large projects. Edmonton ranked first in Canada. Alberta got top for competitiveness."It means they were the most successful in attracting the most number of qualified projects," Site Selection editor-in-chief Mark Arend said today.Read Article

Romantic! Enchanting! Impeccable!Delectable! French Cuisine! Bistro"Cafe de Paris"Le Beaujolaisoffers you a variety of three dining venues!I sure haven't done much painting as of late... Looking for a new house and packing up the old has kept me very busy!However..I was happy to be contacted for a Custom Blackboard by this wonderful restaurantin Banff Alberta!!I have dined there and must say it i

REIN (Real Estate Investment Network) has released it's Alberta Top Ten Towns and once again Edmonton is the best place to invest in Alberta. A market full of fear and many banks tightening up lending due to the sub prime mess in the states doesn't negate the fact that some markets in Alberta will perform better than others.Edmonton's economic fundamentals, excellent future and continuous infras

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Thank you from the rose family (Gerry, Tanya, Trinity & baby Quintin). It was a beautiful experience! Thanks to all the staff for making our stay memorable. Special thanks to Karen, a gool ol’ Canadian girl eh! Only 2 comments, air conditioning in the Villa and safety rails around the side of the pool, please. Peace and love and maybe we’ll see you again. The Rose family, Calgary, Alberta, Can

La provincia de Alberta ha establecido una corriente de nominación provincial que se basa en la...

Canada is the Saudi Arabia of oil sands and the two guys I speak of are Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. Mr. Buffet was there to talk about the general

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The Globe and Mail published an article suggesting that the real estate market in Alberta, Saskatchewan and BC could be 10% overpriced. To read the entire article please click here:

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I get the Women's Hour Podcast from BBC and throughly enjoy listening to it whenever I'm driving in my car. I was surprised to hear that the Alberta government went to the U.K to entice immigration to Canada. It's a short snippet and the link will probably expire in 7 days but if you care to listen here it is.Listen to BBC Women's Hour

A buyer's market and a flood of listings in the Edmonton, Alberta area leaves stuck homeowners unable to sell. Alberta investment company helps property owner get out of investments they don't want to be in with innovative buying techniques.Read Article Here

Centros de ayuda en Alberta y Edmonton: Northern Alberta Alliance on Race Relations web: ofrece:Recursos para maestros y líderes y proyectos de investigación.Calgary Immigrant Aid Society web: proporciona: Clases para el examen de ciudadania, centro de evaluacion del idioma y vocacion del inmigrante,  iniciativas/proyectos, banco de Idiomas, centro mosaico y asentamiento. Immigrant Cente

El programa provincial de inmigracion de Alberta (PNP por sus siglas en ingles) es un programa administrado por el gobierno de Alberta e Inmigración Canadá (CIC) para facilitar y acelerar la inmigracion permanente hacia la provincia. El PNP considera a trabajadores en los niveles ocupacionales O, A o B (según lo definido por el código de clasificación ocupacional nacional o NOC por sus siglas

Investigando sobre la vida en Calgary encontramos la siguiente informacion que nos parece de interes genera y de la cual realizamos un resumen para su facil lectura.Cual es la forma mas rapida y facil de inmigrar a la provincia?La forma mas facil de inmigrar a Alberta es a traves de un contrato de trabajo de una empresa de alla, esta forma se llama TFW, Trabajador extranjero temporal que luego nos

Canada relies on immigration to keep the economy and country functioning. Since Alberta is the economic powerhouse of the country tens of thousands of skilled workers are heading west to find their fortune in the booming oil industry"Workers holding Canadian skilled worker visas have been highlighted as a driving force behind the recent population growth seen in Alberta, according to new research

"It's being invested for the future in a way that will help Alberta take meaningful action on climate change without endangering jobs, the economy or our ability to support public services," Ed Stelmach on $4Billion set aside to reduce greenhouse gas emissionsAlberta oil sands have had some pretty bad knocks in the press recently. Alberta is leading the world in recycling and consistently strives

Drumheller es un pueblo en la provincia de Alberta (Canadá), en esta zona llamada Badlands (malas tierras) se han encontrado y se siguen hallando huesos y esqueletos de Dinosaurios, los cuales vivieron en estas tierras hace más de 75 millones de años, entonces era una selva tropical con playas al mar, las Montañas Rocosas aún no se habían formado y se encontraban tortugas, cocodrilos y abund

Alberta Vacation SpecialTHE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS3 NTS FROM $1015Book by 08/30/2008Promo Code:GG-WS3rd Night FREE at The Fairmont Banff Springs! This resort occupies a former Scottish baronial castle amidst the stunning beauty of Banff National Park. Enjoy fine dining, access to the Banff Gondola and the town of Banff, and an on-site golf course. The fully renovated Willow Stream Spa and the min

  After a long journey from Vancouver's Canoe Cove, the Alberta Explorer arrived last week at Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park. The new lake cruiser's name was a result of entries to the "Name

  After a long journey from Vancouver's Canoe Cove, the Alberta Explorer arrived last week at Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park. The new lake cruiser's name was a result of entries to the "Name

Alberta may well have the lowest percentage of cottage owners in the country, but the province also boasts recreational property prices well above the national average, says a report on recreational properties released yesterday by Royal LePage.Seven percent of Albertans own a cottage, the survey says, compared to the national average of 9%.The average prices of a standard waterfront cottage sits

This hour-length documentary tracks the growth of the world's largest reserve of 'unconventional' oil. This Florida-sized "environmental sacrifice zone" has become Canada's contribution to U.S. energy security in the post-9/11 world.

Adoración Nombre femenino de origen latino cuyo significado es "admiración suprema". Poseída por la cólera, puede arrasar en un momento lo que instantes después se arrepentirá de haber hecho.Le gusta compartir con los demás su alegría innata, su optimismo y su generosidad. Su consciente e inconsciente tendrán una unión armónica.Tiene facilidad para comunicar sus pensamientos e

When Albertans are looking for a recreational property they often go to British Columbia. The province's overflow of wealth has increased prices in the Okanagan area so much that until now there was multiple offers and double digit increases on recreational properties. Now that Alberta is cooling down so is this area."Alberta buyers are a very important part of our market, and not just southern A

While Alberta only estimated for $1.6 Billion surplus this year it looks like high gas prices will bump that sum up another $10 Billion. Not exactly loose change you find in the couch.One third of the funds will be alloted to savings while the other two thirds are to build and maintain capital projects. The main worry is that windfalls like these will be used up and when Alberta's non-renewab

Alberta's economy is more diversified than it has every been however a large part of the booming economy is based on the oil sands. Depending too closely on harvesting and shipping resources could cause Alberta to miss other opportunities to sustain the province's incredible wealth.The government of Alberta has launched a $178 million dollar strategy to help the province commercialize it's techn

An actuarial report estimates bodily injury claims costs are expected to increase 29% -- implying an estimated 10.8% increase in the basic auto insurance premium -- following a decision in which the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench eliminated the province's...

Ed is justifiably cheesed right off. No one told him that taking a $50,000+ raise was going to draw criticism from the local media. Fortunately for him, the Edmonton paper and Calgary Herald weren’t told they could criticize either, so they asked him instead if he was mad about the HNIC theme song being changed [...]

Dear Jungle Dome StaffWE have been on numerous vacations but nothing quite compares to our experience here. The service was amazing, the food was phenomenal and the atmosphere was positively delightful. Each day was a new and exciting adventure that somehow seemed to exceed the day before.Our tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly and made each experience the best it could be. From scuba diving

STATUS: Temporary Part-Time (0.69 FTE) DEPARTMENT: At or out of Acadia Community Health Centre DATE AVAILABLE: August 25, 2008 to on or before March 31, 2009 HOURS/ROTATION: 11, 7.75 hour Day shifts per 4 week cycle; 3, 4 hr Evening shifts per 4 week cycle, & 1, 4 hr Day shift per 4 wk cycle. Days/Evenings/Weekends DAYS OFF: As per rotation RATES OF PAY: $30.80 - $40.43 JOB SUMMARY: Staff Ke

STATUS: Regular Part-Time (0.53 FTE) DEPARTMENT: Medical Education Centre - Medical Inpatients DATE AVAILABLE: June 10, 2008 HOURS/ROTATION: 10 - 7.75 hour shifts per 4 week cycle; Days/Evenings/Weekends DAYS OFF: As per rotation RATES OF PAY: $33.71 - $45.22 JOB SUMMARY: The competitive candidate is an expert clinician with progressive ideas and energetic leadership qualities. This motivated

STATUS: Temporary Part-Time (0.69 FTE) DEPARTMENT: At or out of Shaganappi, Thornhill, Northwest, Forest Lawn and Village Square Community Health Centres DATE AVAILABLE: August 25, 2008 to on or before March 31, 2009 HOURS/ROTATION: 11, 7.75 hour Day shifts per 4 week cycle and 4, 4 hr Evening shifts per 4 week cycle. Days/Evenings/Weekends DAYS OFF: As per rotation RATES OF PAY: $30.80 - $40.43

This is a part-time position for a Pharmacist licensed to practice in Alberta. This assumes a practicing pharmacist status with the Alberta College of Pharmacists. The ideal candidate will enjoy developing pharmacist-patient relationships with the goal being to achieve effective health outcomes. The applicant must be a people focused individual, with excellent communication skills, verbal

Alberta oil sands have proven oil reserves that will and can supply oil for many major markets around the world. This video is very interesting and very well done.

Darlings, plenty of starlets at Cannes were wearing Alberta Ferretti and none of them looked chip. Although some of the dresses were questionable. Actress Angelina Jolie leaving the hotel to attend a day of promotions for Kung Fu Panda. A little bit of a yawner. Granted, she's like 11 months pregnant with her 15th child and still looks beautiful, but the color's a little "meh" and th

The Department of Rural Economy, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, invites applications from outstanding individuals for one full-time, tenure track position at the Associate Professor level. As a result of our current directions in undergraduate and graduate programs, and to build on areas of research strength, we are interested in high quality candidates with research

The Department of Rural Economy, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, invites applications from outstanding individuals for one full-time, tenure track position at the Associate Professor level. As a result of our current directions in undergraduate and graduate programs, and to build on areas of research strength, we are interested in high quality candidates with research

Prohibition tendencies are not a uniquely American phenomenon. Three cases in point:London Mayor Boris Johnson has decided to issue last call for riders of the Underground. Starting June 1, open containers are banned on the tube in the United Kingdom capital. While having a drink on the subway may not sound all that appealing, some London residents plan to mark the passing of the right by holding

Thank you from the Rose family. It was a beautiful experience. Thanks to all the staff for making our stay memorable. Special thanks to Karen, a good ol Canadian girl eh!Peace, love & maybe we will see you again.Tanya, Gerry, Trinity & baby Quinton RoseCalgary, Alberta, CanadaApril 8th, 2008

Unfortunately, there isn’t everything we should try just because Alberta does it first, and bigger.

 Alone in the accomplished hundred years has Alberta apparent bodies settle, afore that the arena was primarily arid wilderness. Today, Alberta is home to two of Canada’s better cities and is covered by huge aureate fields, beasts ranches and mineral and deposit ammunition mines. Alberta sits on the western ancillary of the Prairies, and the Rocky Mountains acceleration from the collapsed acreage on the west of the province. Calgary is home to abounding of Canada’s civic corporations, additional alone to Toronto. The appointment lined streets are ranked as the cleanest in the world. The bigoted capital’s ascent citizenry of over 800,000 bodies draws in the tourists from beyond the world. Banff and the Rocky Mountains are arresting to the west of the city. Edmonton is

Looks like the Saskatchewan Liberals aren't the only ones doing some soul searching these days...

I have financial problems Becouse volatile stock market , currency trading ..gambing and job loss.. So i don;t have a place to live after all I live with my friends I am planning to move from Ontario to Alberta Should I file in Ontario or Alberta [...]

Finally. Effective January 1, 2009. That's the biggest sound bite to come out of Tuesday's budget. Considering the fact that this province has been swimming in oil money for so long, that move is long overdue.The Calgary Herald has more:Spending up 12%Finance Minister Iris Evans' first financial blueprint projects $37 billion in operating and capital spending this year and a relatively small surplus of $1.6 billion, based on extremely conservative commodity prices, such as oil averaging $78 per barrel this year.The Cons always low ball the oil money projections so they can claim "success" each year when they pretend to act surprised at how much of a surplus actually results from that little game. Then they use that little trick to talk about how wonderful they are. It's gotten pretty old.

This great nugget is from www.marketwatch.com:"A boom of unprecedented dimensions is sweeping Canada's spectacularly scenic western province of Alberta, the Texas-sized territory with a population of 3 million that is home to a pair of world-class cities -- Calgary (population 1.2 million) and Edmonton (population 1.1 million)." Marshall Loeb, Market WatchIt doesn't matter what the Edmonton property market does in the short term because all the international investors who are coming to Alberta, Canada are looking at the long-term. That is how the "strong hands" do it. For more information on Alberta Oilsands click hereBut I leave you with this:"Canada has rather rapidly become the largest supplier of oil to the U.S. Alberta is producing more than 1 million barrels of so-called synthetic

Multi-tier system (aka the rich vs the poor) Health Care coming to Alberta- medbroadcast.comP.S. The fountain pic is one of the graphics Iconoguy made for my Lucky Honu Oracle. I love his style & he's been terrific to work with.

Once again, style.com has the goods: "Jewel-like color and peacock blues and greens are a story coming out of Milan, and that's where Alberta Ferretti took her Fall collection. What she does, of course, never strays from the pretty—you wouldn't expect a dramatic departure here—but now it's in a slightly different form. The clothes were less fluttery and with the embellishment toned down, though

According to Slap Upside The Head: "Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach has announced that he will not bring Alberta’s Human Rights code up to date with the rest of Canada this legislative session. Alberta is currently the only Canadian province that doesn’t include protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation in its human rights code. While Stelmach told the Calgary SUN that adding these protections is “one of several issues under review” for future sessions, he offered no timeline or hints of priority, saying the changes would not be simple." Please use the form below to contact Premier Ed Stelmach to move swiftly to bring about this important piece of legislation.

CALGARY - A report released today by TD Bank Financial Group says housing starts in Alberta as well as the number of homes sold will retreat in the next two years as the country on the whole experiences a cooling trend in the residential real estate industry.Also the yearly pace of resale home price growth in the province will slow down substantially from the highs recorded in the past two years."A soft landing is anticipated," said the report about the Canadian housing market. "This moderation will reflect the fact that the past rapid price appreciation has eroded affordability and has encouraged additional supply from new listings and new home construction. A weaker domestic economy will also contribute to the cooling."

As you’ve probably already heard, the Alberta provincial government announced last Wednesday that the province would be shutting down its borders for the next 18 months beginning April 2nd 2008.The announcement was made after repeated complaints by citizens that the economy was growing too fast, salaries increasing too rapidly (along with housing values) and that the higher demand for oil was contributing to a sense of ‘overwhelm’ in the province of 3.48 million people.The government reacted after receiving requests such as these from its Eastern neighbors, from Newfoundland Irene Casey said “ It’s been nearly 12 days since I’ve seen by husband Tim and our son Ryan”. The two set off to work in the manufacturing supplies center NE of Edmonton. They aren’t due back for anothe

Good question if you think in a Boom and Bust mentality...This is a reply to "Is Edmonton Real Estate Too Hot?"In reality what you have happening in the province of Alberta, specifically Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer cities is a healthy slow down in the market. It's not a Boom and Bust. It's not a 'Too Hot', in fact it has slowed enough to become a buyer's market- opening up the market for the first time in the past 2 years.When a market is firing on all cylinders it has growth stages and moderating stages where it absorbs the outflow of energy produced. It's a self-regulating safety valve so that the economy doesn't get overheated.As a sophisticated investor you don't want to target a market that is doing double digits year after year... you want to target a market that has a diverse, mu

Jasper National Park consists of the top half of the spine of the Canadian Rockies. It is considerably more peaceful than its better known cousin of the south – Banff National Park. It is replete with stunning natural sites from glaciers and wildlife to deeply gorged canyons and lakes. You are much more likely to see wildlife in Jasper NAtional Park than you are in Banff National Park.One of the lesser known but most interesting sites is so-called Medicine Lake. In summer, when most people visit – Jasper's summer population is apparently quadruple its winter population – the lake looks like any other. It is set among snow-capped mountains, has a range of wildlife around and is very striking but nevertheless, appears to be a typical glacial lake. Bears, elk and deer abound. Particular

YouTube has a few cool videos of Alberta Hunter. Most of them when she is older. I like "Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning" because her voice is more powerful and colorful then in some of the other videos. But having said that, you have to watch this first one, which can not be embedded. It shows what a powerful force she was.Alberta Hunter performing "My Castles Rockin" (DVD Preview)If she could sing like that at 82, then imagine her in her prime. This next one is kind of funny. They way only the blues can be.'My Handy Man'Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This MorningNotes from YouTube; - After a very hard youth (she ran away from home at the age of 12), Hunter managed to become one of the best and most popular entertainers of the 20's. Her discography spans the whole 20's decade and t

In Alberta we've been blessed for a longtime time with being able to assume properties without qualifying for the mortgage.For the past two years I've seen banks gradually tighten up their lending policies and require buyers to qualify for some assumable mortgages. In essence where we take over the existing mortgage, but still need to prove our repayment ability and that our credit is in good shape.Last June TD announced that they would cease allowing their mortgages to be assumed, and they have. A few other lenders followed suit; Rezmor and Scotia bank for example.February 26th 2008, RBC joined up stating that they too would require full qualifying.I have successfully used Agreement Of Sales in Alberta and Ontario when the market is favorable. Of course, there are many unique strategies t

New Statistics Canada figures show that along with tradespeople, there is a huge surge of post-secondary school graduates choosing Edmonton over trendy spots like Montreal and Vancouver. Why because smart people go where the money is!In Vancouver you can spend close to 70% of your income on housing, Montreal you can get a job but pay higher taxes than you would in Alberta.Or you could chose Alberta with the lowest taxes in Canada, highest salaries and enjoy quite good housing affordability.No wonder over 160,000 people have moved to Alberta over the last 7 years. With a higher quality of life and virtually limitless opportunities Alberta is where young smart professionals are choosing to make their home.

Alberta has long prided itself on being rat free. No longer. There are now 73 of the little buggers newly elected as the Tired Old Tory Government. Ed Stelmach of course is King Rat now having even beat King Ralph's election record. . Yep its the year of the rat I should have known this would happen.When Buddha invited the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac to his New Year party those many years ago, the cunning little rat was the one who took the first seat by his side.While the tale is told differently in each eastern culture, the rat's manipulative nature is always connected to his ability to be the first animal to arrive at the party and the first to be selected for the Chinese Zodiac.Thus, this year, 2008, is not only the Year of the Rat, but also the beginning of a new 12-year zodiac c

That prediction was made by Global News at 8:21 pm and not 10 minutes later, Stelmach made his victory thank you speech from his campaign headquarters. There is something fundamentally wrong with an electorate that absolutely refuses to attempt to change the political situation in this province, where we've been held hostage by these Conservatives for what seems like (and practically is) forever.Now it's just a matter of watching for the gains and losses. I'll post the final numbers when they're up.Local coverage:CTV CalgaryCBC CalgaryQR 77 RadioGlobal CalgaryCalgary HeraldCalgary SunUpdate:Wow. Political scientist Keith Brownsey just had an angry fit on CFCN asking what CTV was thinking predicting a majority Conservative government when only a few votes were in from a handful of ridings.

It's election day here and I'll be posting the results (in a separate thread) as they come in this evening. I haven't made it out to vote yet. Just got home from the dentist's office (where she did a fabulous job!) and I'm waiting for the freezing to wear off. (If you need a referral to a good dentist in north Calgary, let me know by e-mail.)Anyway, polls say there are ~45% undecided voters here and many Cons are not all that impressed by Fast Eddie Stelmach, so this could be interesting. Disgruntled Cons will likely just stay home instead of switching parties and our turnout is so low to begin with that there could be a shift in Alberta's political scene as a result. It may not be enough to take the majority from the Conservatives, but any gains made by the left-leaning parties is a net

Watching the leaders debate tonight ...Mason hits Taft with a zinger over the issue of capping greenhouse gas, the NDP brought a motion into the legislature that would cap greenhouse gases but both the Liberals and PC's voted against it. Zingo, bang, direct hit. Taft stumbles backtracks doesn't answer the question. Mason hits back and says the legislature is where laws are made not election campaigns. So Kevin why did you and the Liberals not support the NDP motion on greenhouse caps. Waiting Waiting.The debate formate is counter productive, far to short a time for answers. CBC is doing online polling of viewers and it is not realistic at all. The whole format is counter productive.Watching CBC, though this is a joint CBC, CTV, CPAC, Global production, it is amtuer hour.The Media running t

Residents of Alberta head to the polls on March 3 2008 to elect a new provincial government. The Autism Society of Alberta and FEAT (Famlies For Effective Autism Treatments) of Alberta are both urging Albertans to Vote 4 Autism on March 3! The Autism Society of Alberta has prepared an Election Paper list of autism questions for the candidates.Vote 4 Autism on March 3!autism

Alberta has the notoriety of having a "clipper" named after it. It is indeed a cold place in winter, but it also sports a constant flow of Chinooks that keep at least the lower part of it warm... some of the time.The skies of Alberta are beautiful. Wide and unobstructed looking east across the plains, and framed by a line of mountains to the west. It is a breathe-taking part of this lovely land we call Canada.But Alberta is dying. The oil companies and the industries that spring around them are killing the land. Alberta is dying. There is nothing uglier to see than a human feeding frenzy; the orgy of environmental destruction, greed and mad plunder. Alberta is indeed a sad beauty.

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In December, though, the real estate market dipped in Alberta. Total dollar volume was down 15.6 per cent compared with December 2006 to $1.1 billion and total sales were off 24.3 per cent to 3,049 units. The average sale price, however, increased by 11.5 per cent to $354,290 while new listings also increased by 16.1 per cent to 4,192 units.

RBC's latest provincial forecasts:"Alberta leads all provinces with above-average economic growth, followed by Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. On the opposite end of the scale, and showing a complete turnabout with its mega-projects now in maturation, Newfoundland and Labrador is posting the slowest economic growth rate of 0.5 per cent, and on its heels is P.E.I., as well as Quebec and Ontario with its manufacturing woes. However, a more bullish outlook is in store by the end of this decade for Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and, in particular, Saskatchewan, where there is a possibility for a triple play of diamond mining, rich uranium deposits and a massive oil strike in the southeastern part of the province."Get Your Copy Of Report HereIf you still think Alberta's ec

A huge buzz has been filling the political landscape in Alberta for the last few days. Word of an impending merger between the provincial Alberta Alliance and fledgling Wildrose Parties has caused a minor quake in the media. While some are quick to disregard the imminent move as insignificant to the deeply entrenched roots of the ruling Progressive Conservatives, the reason this story has become front page news is because this isn’t just your usual flash-in-the-pan also-ran situation. This could possibly be the next popular political force in Alberta.Right from the first glance this joining of forces makes sense. The Alliance, splashing on the scene with former leader Randy Thorsteinson, have pretty much been in neutral ever since. Even with their leader and single M.L.A. Paul Hinma

Here's another news story that just supports our earlier post about the strengthened recruitment drive in Alberta, Canada:Alberta fishing for foreign nursesMore foreign nurses are expected to flock to Central Alberta after the province pumps $5 million into recruitment efforts.“It’s absolutely excellent. It’s obvious the province has made this a priority and is moving fast on it,” said Karmen Fittes, director of shared services with the David Thompson Health Region.She hopes about 50 of the foreign nurses who respond to the government initiative will end up calling the Red Deer area their home.More than 100 registered nurses are needed across the health region for the workforce of about 2,000 RNs. (Red Deer Advocate)

The Canadian federal government has given Alberta the go-ahead and C$530,000 in funding to fly overseas and recruit foreign nurses. Officials from Alberta will be able to recruit and assess nurses without requiring these nurses to fly to Calgary's Mount Royal College first to take assessment exams, CBC reports.The move is intended to help Ottawa fill thousands of nursing vacancies. The pilot program is expected to save time and money as assessors can now go directly to places that have traditionally supplied nursing manpower and evaluate them in their own countries. During the assessment program, assessors look at the nurses' experience, education, and English skills. If an education upgrade is required of a nurse, classes can be taken that lasts from a few weeks to a year.**Personal Note**This is good news for Philippine nurses who want to try their luck in Canada. We don't know yet when the first assessors from Alberta will come over, but please be alert for potential scams from p

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EDMONTON - Alberta's hot housing market is no longer on a roiling boil, but it can still be scalding for first-time buyers in a province that demands $400,000-plus for a mobile home in Fort McMurray."We're calling it a correction. There's just been so much steam in (the market) that the top is loose and the steam is getting out a bit," said Jon Hall of the Edmonton Real Estate Board.Drive around the Alberta capital and "for sale" signs have sprouted up on the odd lawn and condo driveway where none had been before.