01 July 2012
July 7, 2012
07/07/2012 05:34
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa
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A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
Here is a device that I will be selling in Canada. It is quite a simple device that keeps live or frozen bait from falling off your barbless hook.
This means to most fishermen that they can cast harder and fish deeper. This device is available to everyone who sends me an email and your name will be put on a back order list.
I received my first order of 54 dispensers and 144 refill packs and was sold out in an couple of hours. These devices were hot product at the Moose Lake Fishing Derby this year.
Though the years I have gone threw lots of frozen minnows losing them when I cast. The Bait Button can also be used for changing the position of the bait or rubber body that is used.
Have a great time on this free fishing weekend in Alberta.
Catch More Fish With Bait Buttons
Here is a video of the device:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
Natural Fireworks Over Edmonton
Hi Don,
My buddy Danny Riedlhuber shot this natural fireworks (sheet lightning) above Edmonton after the Canada Day celebrations last Sunday.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
A very nice shot indeed Al. Please tell your buddy Danny that his work is welcome here at any time. Thanks for sharing that kind of talent.
Storm Clouds Over Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan reader forwarded this shot to us, taken after the tornadoes in that province cleared out earlier this week.
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Sweltering heat topples 11 Ontario records - CBC
Virus will lock 4 million from internet - CNN
Winning $50-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Quebec - CTV
'Priceless' skeleton destroyed in fossil attack - Edmonton Journal
Edmonton primed for some hot temps - Edmonton Sun
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Making a LEGO bridge in Germany. Complete story in Huffington Post . . .
A Safe Way
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Wandering Albatross
A look at the lives of the Albatross with David Attenborough.
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hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
This means to most fishermen that they can cast harder and fish deeper. This device is available to everyone who sends me an email and your name will be put on a back order list.
I received my first order of 54 dispensers and 144 refill packs and was sold out in an couple of hours. These devices were hot product at the Moose Lake Fishing Derby this year.
Though the years I have gone threw lots of frozen minnows losing them when I cast. The Bait Button can also be used for changing the position of the bait or rubber body that is used.
Have a great time on this free fishing weekend in Alberta.
Catch More Fish With Bait Buttons
Here is a video of the device:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
Natural Fireworks Over Edmonton
Hi Don,
My buddy Danny Riedlhuber shot this natural fireworks (sheet lightning) above Edmonton after the Canada Day celebrations last Sunday.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
A very nice shot indeed Al. Please tell your buddy Danny that his work is welcome here at any time. Thanks for sharing that kind of talent.
Storm Clouds Over Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan reader forwarded this shot to us, taken after the tornadoes in that province cleared out earlier this week.
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BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Sweltering heat topples 11 Ontario records - CBC
Virus will lock 4 million from internet - CNN
Winning $50-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Quebec - CTV
'Priceless' skeleton destroyed in fossil attack - Edmonton Journal
Edmonton primed for some hot temps - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
Making a LEGO bridge in Germany. Complete story in Huffington Post . . .
A Safe Way
To Use
A Trampoline
Wandering Albatross
A look at the lives of the Albatross with David Attenborough.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
Where Has All Our Innocence Gone?
07/07/2012 05:33
'In ten years,' I said, 'you'll want to be with your friends and you won't go walking, biking, and swimming with me like you do now.
Carolyn shrugged. 'In ten years you'll be too old to do all those things anyway.'
WEBBITS
07/07/2012 05:33
15 Food Combos That Were Meant To Be Together
07/07/2012 05:33
Enjoy these awesome food combos this summer with Doritos and Pepsi Max!
They're ready to Rock Your Summer with free music and fun.
See all 15 here on BuzzFeed.
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July 6, 2012
06/07/2012 05:39
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Maple Flag At Cold Lake - Photos By James
A St. Albert's Place regular reader was recently at Cold Lake to take in the annual Maple Flag event. He wishes to be know simply as 'James', but has an obvious skill with a camera and sent us a series of photographs of various aircraft. We are presenting them a couple at a time in an ongoing series. They should be of interest to many of our military family readers as well as aviation buffs.
French Mirage 2000 in full afterburner takeoff. I ran a filter over the image just for the heck of it. There's a CH-146 Griffon in green camo in the distance under the Mirage.
Trio of Alpha Jets on the taxiway. Operated by defence contractor Top Aces Incorporated of Canada.
The Photography Of Paul C.
Paul writes, "Here is a pic taken just off highway 43 near Onoway at dawn as I was heading out for an early morning fish before doing some 'hotel camping'.
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Calgary Stampede get big money, best cowboys - CBC
Americans without power brace for more blistering heat - CNN
Bob Barker to Calgary Stampede: Close it down - CTV
Missing Red Deer woman found dead in Edmonton - Edmonton Journal
Health-care waste a risk to the public: report - Edmonton Sun
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Some of you guys will relate to this . . .
Whoops
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Dog Plays Simon Says
This dog really does know how to play.
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hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Maple Flag At Cold Lake - Photos By James
A St. Albert's Place regular reader was recently at Cold Lake to take in the annual Maple Flag event. He wishes to be know simply as 'James', but has an obvious skill with a camera and sent us a series of photographs of various aircraft. We are presenting them a couple at a time in an ongoing series. They should be of interest to many of our military family readers as well as aviation buffs.
French Mirage 2000 in full afterburner takeoff. I ran a filter over the image just for the heck of it. There's a CH-146 Griffon in green camo in the distance under the Mirage.
Trio of Alpha Jets on the taxiway. Operated by defence contractor Top Aces Incorporated of Canada.
The Photography Of Paul C.
Paul writes, "Here is a pic taken just off highway 43 near Onoway at dawn as I was heading out for an early morning fish before doing some 'hotel camping'.
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BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Calgary Stampede get big money, best cowboys - CBC
Americans without power brace for more blistering heat - CNN
Bob Barker to Calgary Stampede: Close it down - CTV
Missing Red Deer woman found dead in Edmonton - Edmonton Journal
Health-care waste a risk to the public: report - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
Some of you guys will relate to this . . .
Whoops
That Didn't
Work Out
Quite Right
Dog Plays Simon Says
This dog really does know how to play.
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Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
Solving Problems
06/07/2012 05:39
The telephone repairman proceeded to the scene, curious to see this psychic dog or senile lady. He climbed a telephone pole, hooked in his test set, and dialed the subscriber's house.
The phone didn't ring right away, but then the dog moaned and the telephone began to ring. Climbing down from the pole, the telephone repairman found:
1 . The dog was tied to the telephone system's ground wire with a steel chain and collar.
2. The wire connection to the ground rod was loose.
3. The dog was receiving 90 volts of signaling current when the number was called.
4.. After a couple of jolts, the dog would start moaning and then urinate.
5. The wet ground would complete the circuit, thus causing the phone to ring.
Which demonstrates that some problems CAN be fixed by pissing and moaning.
* Thanks to city resident Sharon Magnuson for today's giggle.
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06/07/2012 05:39
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06/07/2012 05:38
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July 5, 2012
05/07/2012 06:26
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Grasslands National Park With Al Popil
Hi Don,
A couple of snaps from Grasslands National Park in south western Saskatchewan. Tough shoot, fighting 80~100 kilometre wind. Very windy, very dusty. Not sure of image quality from the laptop.
* Regarding using a telephoto lens for the rattlesnakes, you are partially right. Images were taken with a Canon 70~200mm zoom lens using a 20mm extension tube. The minimum focusing distance with this lens is 3.9 feet. Adding the extension tube decreases the minimum focusing distance allowing me to get closer with a minimum focus distance of about 24". For the images I took of the snakes I was about 30" away lying on my stomach.
Since the common prairie rattlesnake can only strike about one third of its length (so I have been told and have had snakes strike the front of the lens) and since these snakes were only about 30 inches (guesstimate) long, I had a safety margin of 20 inches.
When they are coiled it is not so much of a problem, it is when they decide to do a straight line sprint to me, buddy Frank, retired Medicine Hat news photographer and 70 plus years old, is there to redirect them. We have been doing this since the late eighties. Oh, using the extension also provides a nice bokeh.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
The Prairie Dog shot is great Al, while the Plains Bison shot looks a bit like a long lens effort to me, but fine also nevertheless. I know all about those kind of winds. We used to walk leaning into them all the time. My grandparents homesteaded south of Ponteix, Saskatchewan, just a half hour from that park you are visiting.
St. Albert Farmers Market With Paul Decaire
Hi Don,
This picture of a South American musician playing a flute was taken at the Farmers’ Market last Saturday:
Also taken this weekend at the Farmers’ Market, these are the tools of the trade for “Sweet Sly da Balloon Guy”:
SINC SAYS:
There is always something interesting to see at the Farmers market Paul, thanks for sharing.
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Links To Other Stories In The News:
'Trojan' software extorts money with fake legal threat - CBC
Final report on Air France crash set to be released - CNN
Malware may knock thousands off internet on Monday - CTV
Emergency services compromised by copper theft - Edmonton Journal
Alberta pharmacists get expanded powers - Global Edmonton
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A lot of readers will relate to this . . .
Here's A Look
At A Coke
Bottle Up Close
Coolest Cop Ever
Watch as this RCMP officer joins in the party in the woods. What a great guy! Thanks to fishing columnist Paul C. for pointing us to this one.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Grasslands National Park With Al Popil
Hi Don,
A couple of snaps from Grasslands National Park in south western Saskatchewan. Tough shoot, fighting 80~100 kilometre wind. Very windy, very dusty. Not sure of image quality from the laptop.
* Regarding using a telephoto lens for the rattlesnakes, you are partially right. Images were taken with a Canon 70~200mm zoom lens using a 20mm extension tube. The minimum focusing distance with this lens is 3.9 feet. Adding the extension tube decreases the minimum focusing distance allowing me to get closer with a minimum focus distance of about 24". For the images I took of the snakes I was about 30" away lying on my stomach.
Since the common prairie rattlesnake can only strike about one third of its length (so I have been told and have had snakes strike the front of the lens) and since these snakes were only about 30 inches (guesstimate) long, I had a safety margin of 20 inches.
When they are coiled it is not so much of a problem, it is when they decide to do a straight line sprint to me, buddy Frank, retired Medicine Hat news photographer and 70 plus years old, is there to redirect them. We have been doing this since the late eighties. Oh, using the extension also provides a nice bokeh.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
The Prairie Dog shot is great Al, while the Plains Bison shot looks a bit like a long lens effort to me, but fine also nevertheless. I know all about those kind of winds. We used to walk leaning into them all the time. My grandparents homesteaded south of Ponteix, Saskatchewan, just a half hour from that park you are visiting.
St. Albert Farmers Market With Paul Decaire
Hi Don,
This picture of a South American musician playing a flute was taken at the Farmers’ Market last Saturday:
Also taken this weekend at the Farmers’ Market, these are the tools of the trade for “Sweet Sly da Balloon Guy”:
SINC SAYS:
There is always something interesting to see at the Farmers market Paul, thanks for sharing.
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BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
'Trojan' software extorts money with fake legal threat - CBC
Final report on Air France crash set to be released - CNN
Malware may knock thousands off internet on Monday - CTV
Emergency services compromised by copper theft - Edmonton Journal
Alberta pharmacists get expanded powers - Global Edmonton
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The Things That People Send Us
A lot of readers will relate to this . . .
Here's A Look
At A Coke
Bottle Up Close
Coolest Cop Ever
Watch as this RCMP officer joins in the party in the woods. What a great guy! Thanks to fishing columnist Paul C. for pointing us to this one.
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A Hairy Tale
05/07/2012 06:26
After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop.
When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you , I'm doing community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop.
The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.
Then a Member of Parliament came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Member of Parliament was very happy and left the shop.
The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Members of Parliament lined up waiting for a free haircut. And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.
Remember, politicians and diapers should be changed often and for the same reason.
* Submitted by Deane Ducette of the city.
WEBBITS
05/07/2012 06:26
We Evolved To Eat Meat, But How Much Is Too Much?
05/07/2012 06:26
"For millions of years, we didn't have an obesity problem because we ate foods that our metabolism was adapted to," Durant says — foods such as root vegetables, tubers, fish and, of course, red meat.
Details on npr.
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05/07/2012 06:25
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July 4, 2012
04/07/2012 00:21
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Rattlesnake Country With Al Popil
Hi Don,
A couple of snake pix. Buddy, Frank and I caught these prairie rattlers on the Forbes ranch south of Suffield on Monday. The owner was kind enough to allow us on his property to look for snakes. It is interesting that the ranchers around Medicine Hat are very protective of their snakes.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Growing up a couple of hours from there, I encountered these rascals many times as a kid. Nice shots, but I bet you used a telephoto, didn't you?
Questions On City's Bag-Your-Own Compost
Yo Birdie Dude:
Page seven of the June 27th Gazette states that the familiar compost giveaway will change format.
Now it's a "two week fill-your-own-bag concept" saving taxpayers money, but most old-timers in St. Albert do gardening as a hobby or for food.
That said, should a 75-year-old be doing this job (heart attacks come to mind), since it is a first-come operation?
Any feed back on the subject?
R. Gray
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Since our Gazette delivery is spotty at best and their E-Edition much the same, this is the first I have heard of the new program. Over to you readers, have any of you an opinion on R. Gray's comments?
PEI Or Bust
A cross Canada bike trip in pictures with our travellers Doug and Helen with this shot of a Birchbark wigwam.
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Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Tornado touches down in Saskatchewan - CBC
Andy Griffith buried shortly after death - CNN
RIM execs confident in face of 'difficult transition' - CTV
Hwy. 63 twinning temporarily shuts major rest stop - Edmonton Journal
4,500 tickets issued during Canada Day weekend - Edmonton Sun
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Truth in false advertising . . .
Men In Black
Men In Black
Men In Black
Americans Are Not Stupid
A humorous look at Americans and their view of the world. Note: Brief language warning.
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Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Rattlesnake Country With Al Popil
Hi Don,
A couple of snake pix. Buddy, Frank and I caught these prairie rattlers on the Forbes ranch south of Suffield on Monday. The owner was kind enough to allow us on his property to look for snakes. It is interesting that the ranchers around Medicine Hat are very protective of their snakes.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Growing up a couple of hours from there, I encountered these rascals many times as a kid. Nice shots, but I bet you used a telephoto, didn't you?
Questions On City's Bag-Your-Own Compost
Page seven of the June 27th Gazette states that the familiar compost giveaway will change format.
Now it's a "two week fill-your-own-bag concept" saving taxpayers money, but most old-timers in St. Albert do gardening as a hobby or for food.
That said, should a 75-year-old be doing this job (heart attacks come to mind), since it is a first-come operation?
Any feed back on the subject?
R. Gray
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Since our Gazette delivery is spotty at best and their E-Edition much the same, this is the first I have heard of the new program. Over to you readers, have any of you an opinion on R. Gray's comments?
PEI Or Bust
A cross Canada bike trip in pictures with our travellers Doug and Helen with this shot of a Birchbark wigwam.
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BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Tornado touches down in Saskatchewan - CBC
Andy Griffith buried shortly after death - CNN
RIM execs confident in face of 'difficult transition' - CTV
Hwy. 63 twinning temporarily shuts major rest stop - Edmonton Journal
4,500 tickets issued during Canada Day weekend - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
Truth in false advertising . . .
Men In Black
Men In Black
Men In Black
Americans Are Not Stupid
A humorous look at Americans and their view of the world. Note: Brief language warning.
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Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
No One Believes Seniors
04/07/2012 00:21
On their way back home, a bag of money fell out of an armored car, practically landing at their feet. Sally quickly picked it up and, not sure what to do with it, they took it home. There, she counted the money - fifty thousand dollars!
Andy said, "We've got to give it back."
Sally said, "Finders keepers." She put the money back in the bag and hid it in their attic.
The next day, two police officers were canvassing the neighborhood looking for the money, and knocked on their door. "Pardon me, did either of you find a bag that fell out of an armored car yesterday?"
Sally said, "No".
Andy said, "She's lying. She hid it up in the attic."
Sally said, "Don't believe him, he's getting senile."
The agents turned to Andy and began to question him.
One said: "Tell us the story from the beginning."
Andy said, "Well, when Sally and I were walking home from school yesterday . . ."
The first police officer turned to his partner and said, "We're outta here!"
WEBBITS
04/07/2012 00:21
Fourth Of July Celebrations Of The Past
04/07/2012 00:21
Whether its the pretty girls or parades, hot dogs or hot summer nights, the 4th of July is a day to enjoy the best bits of the Big Apple.
These vintage photographs from as early as 1922 show New Yorkers tanning on Jones Beach and marching down Fifth Avenue - the same celebrations one might spot this week.
Just take peek at the parties of the past to learn that these Yankee doodle-dandys have been committed to the stars and stripes forever.
See the pictures in the MailOnline.
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July 3, 2012
03/07/2012 06:14
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
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hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Red Rock Coulee With Al Popil
Hi Don,
I spent the day taking snaps at Red Rock Coulee about 60 clicks south of Medicine Hat. Here is one I took on Sunday. Not sure how it looks from my laptop. Tomorrow, rattlesnakes.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
That sure reminds me of home Al, thanks.
_____________________________________________________________
READER RESPONSE:
Don:
Thanks for your link to the Dali watercolour heist.
Folks new to Dali wondering what kind of mind could produce such a work may find this as good an answer as any.
Dali was however, an artistic giant. Most of us not trained in art appreciation will enjoy the many fine works from his long superrealist period.
And the best (in my unschooled opinion) is this.
Let's see ya stuff that in yer shopping bag!
Deane Doucette,
Grandin
Maple Flag At Cold Lake - Photos By James
A St. Albert's Place regular reader was recently at Cold Lake to take in the annual Maple Flag event. He wishes to be know simply as 'James', but has an obvious skill with a camera and sent us a series of photographs of various aircraft. We are presenting them a couple at a time in an ongoing series. They should be of interest to many of our military family readers as well as aviation buffs.
Canadian CF-18's in formation. Note the "cockpit" painted on the underside.
Pair of French Mirage 2000's in blue camo during takeoff. These aircraft remained rotated up for a long distance, both on takeoff & landing.
The Photography Of Paul Dicaire
City of Levis, across the St-Lawrence River from Quebec city:
A Visit To the Devonian Gardens
A St. Albert's Place reader had an opportunity to visit the Devonian Gardens near Devon and sent along these shots to share with those of you who may not have visited there before.
_________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
NB Power sends crews to eastern United States - CBC
Heat-buckled road sends car flying - CNN
Sockeye salmon productivity down in B.C. - CBC
Redrawing North America's energy map - Edmonton Journal
Our great, big, wild country - Edmonton Sun
__________________________________________________________________
The Things That People Send Us
The mother of the groom seems a bit testy . . .
He Keeps
Sliding Off!
There's Something Different About These Stairs
A video that shows how one stair being a tiny bit higher than all the others causes people to trip.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
July 3
Robert Fernandez (Keyboards) and guest
Cody Forsberg (Drums)
Robert - Robert began studying piano at the age of eight and later joined the music conservatory in his native Hamburg, Germany. It was here, where he first was “allowed” to experiment with blues, jamming and writing music that was not prescribed. His fascination grew with jazzy cords and rhythms. Robert joined his first project in '81, playing the keyboards in a church band that played contemporary Christian rock. Although he enjoyed a variety of styles, playing rock was not Robert's passion. He left the group in '85 and formed a project (Queen Sensitive, later Count Up) with fellow band members who shared an interest in jazz-funk, fusion and R&B. Robert's greatest influences from those years included Sade, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool and the Gang, Al Jarreau and keyboarders like George Duke, Mike Lindup (Level 42), Nigel Wright and Bill Sharpe (Shakatak) and David Paich and Steve Porcaro (Toto). The band was a staple in the local Hamburg (Germany) music scene. The “greatest” moment was a gig the band played at the Grosse Freiheit 36, the former Star Club where the Beatles where discovered in '62. In 1991 Robert packed his instruments up for a successful business career which moved him to Munich and Madrid amongst other places. In the winter of 2008, Robert met the renowned Canadian guitar player Gordon Matthews (k d Lang). Gord invited Robert and his “long forgotten” keyboards to a jam at LB’s Pub in St. Albert. It was here, where Robert later met Mark Ammar (drums) a musician and promoter in the local St. Albert scene. Mark contacted Robert and introduced him to Drew Hazlet (guitar) and the Oil City Sound Machine was born. The group is now an established force in the corporate booking scene in Alberta playing your favorite top 40 hits with true musicians heart and soul.
Cody - I have been keeping an eye on this young talented drummer for a few years now. Growing up sitting behind his legendary bass playing father Big Daddy gave Cody a taste of performer smarts that sure come into play on a kit. Cody's impeccable timing and feel has gained him work on the country rock and blues music scene and recently he has joined Paula Perro and the Project groovin' beats to R&B slings sitting behind his father.
The Tuesday
Moosehead/Barsnbands
Open Stage
Every Tuesday night from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Hosts Mark Ammar, Jim Dyck and Randy Forsberg
Moosehead Beer Specials and barsnbands prizes
Moosehead Beer
Barsnbands
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Red Rock Coulee With Al Popil
Hi Don,
I spent the day taking snaps at Red Rock Coulee about 60 clicks south of Medicine Hat. Here is one I took on Sunday. Not sure how it looks from my laptop. Tomorrow, rattlesnakes.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
That sure reminds me of home Al, thanks.
_____________________________________________________________
READER RESPONSE:
Thanks for your link to the Dali watercolour heist.
Folks new to Dali wondering what kind of mind could produce such a work may find this as good an answer as any.
Dali was however, an artistic giant. Most of us not trained in art appreciation will enjoy the many fine works from his long superrealist period.
And the best (in my unschooled opinion) is this.
Let's see ya stuff that in yer shopping bag!
Deane Doucette,
Grandin
Maple Flag At Cold Lake - Photos By James
A St. Albert's Place regular reader was recently at Cold Lake to take in the annual Maple Flag event. He wishes to be know simply as 'James', but has an obvious skill with a camera and sent us a series of photographs of various aircraft. We are presenting them a couple at a time in an ongoing series. They should be of interest to many of our military family readers as well as aviation buffs.
Canadian CF-18's in formation. Note the "cockpit" painted on the underside.
Pair of French Mirage 2000's in blue camo during takeoff. These aircraft remained rotated up for a long distance, both on takeoff & landing.
The Photography Of Paul Dicaire
City of Levis, across the St-Lawrence River from Quebec city:
A Visit To the Devonian Gardens
A St. Albert's Place reader had an opportunity to visit the Devonian Gardens near Devon and sent along these shots to share with those of you who may not have visited there before.
_________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
NB Power sends crews to eastern United States - CBC
Heat-buckled road sends car flying - CNN
Sockeye salmon productivity down in B.C. - CBC
Redrawing North America's energy map - Edmonton Journal
Our great, big, wild country - Edmonton Sun
__________________________________________________________________
The Things That People Send Us
The mother of the groom seems a bit testy . . .
He Keeps
Sliding Off!
There's Something Different About These Stairs
A video that shows how one stair being a tiny bit higher than all the others causes people to trip.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
Robert Fernandez (Keyboards) and guest
Cody Forsberg (Drums)
Robert - Robert began studying piano at the age of eight and later joined the music conservatory in his native Hamburg, Germany. It was here, where he first was “allowed” to experiment with blues, jamming and writing music that was not prescribed. His fascination grew with jazzy cords and rhythms. Robert joined his first project in '81, playing the keyboards in a church band that played contemporary Christian rock. Although he enjoyed a variety of styles, playing rock was not Robert's passion. He left the group in '85 and formed a project (Queen Sensitive, later Count Up) with fellow band members who shared an interest in jazz-funk, fusion and R&B. Robert's greatest influences from those years included Sade, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool and the Gang, Al Jarreau and keyboarders like George Duke, Mike Lindup (Level 42), Nigel Wright and Bill Sharpe (Shakatak) and David Paich and Steve Porcaro (Toto). The band was a staple in the local Hamburg (Germany) music scene. The “greatest” moment was a gig the band played at the Grosse Freiheit 36, the former Star Club where the Beatles where discovered in '62. In 1991 Robert packed his instruments up for a successful business career which moved him to Munich and Madrid amongst other places. In the winter of 2008, Robert met the renowned Canadian guitar player Gordon Matthews (k d Lang). Gord invited Robert and his “long forgotten” keyboards to a jam at LB’s Pub in St. Albert. It was here, where Robert later met Mark Ammar (drums) a musician and promoter in the local St. Albert scene. Mark contacted Robert and introduced him to Drew Hazlet (guitar) and the Oil City Sound Machine was born. The group is now an established force in the corporate booking scene in Alberta playing your favorite top 40 hits with true musicians heart and soul.
Cody - I have been keeping an eye on this young talented drummer for a few years now. Growing up sitting behind his legendary bass playing father Big Daddy gave Cody a taste of performer smarts that sure come into play on a kit. Cody's impeccable timing and feel has gained him work on the country rock and blues music scene and recently he has joined Paula Perro and the Project groovin' beats to R&B slings sitting behind his father.
Moosehead/Barsnbands
Open Stage
Every Tuesday night from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Hosts Mark Ammar, Jim Dyck and Randy Forsberg
Moosehead Beer Specials and barsnbands prizes
Moosehead Beer
Barsnbands
A Simple English Lesson
03/07/2012 06:13
People say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED.
But there is. When you marry the right one, you are COMPLETE.
And when you marry the wrong one, you are FINISHED.
And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED.
* Thanks to BIXMAN of St Albert for today's smile.
WEBBITS
03/07/2012 06:13
* One in five chance of achieving your childhood ambition.
* Breast cancer survivor wins right to bare top in public pools.
* San Francisco strip club markets itself as tourist landmark.
* U.S. high court rules for broadcaster on 'indecency'.
* Man accidentally shoots himself in the penis.
What To Do With Your Useless Pennies
03/07/2012 06:13
We happened to notice zip lock baggies pinned to a post and a wall. The bags were half filled with water, each contained four pennies, and they were zipped shut.
Naturally we were curious!
The owner told us that these baggies kept the flies away!
So naturally we were even more curious! We actually watched some flies come in the open window, stand around on the window sill, and then fly out again. And there were no flies in the eating area!
This idea seems to work.
* Thanks to St. Albert's Place regular reader Elke Blodgett for pointing out this item to us.
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City Council
Starbucks
Coffee At
$ervu$ Place
Decision
Links To Today's Outstanding Photographs
03/07/2012 06:13
Today's Activity Corner
03/07/2012 06:13
Word of the Day
Word of the Day
provided by The Free Dictionary
Article of the Day
Article of the Day
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This Day in History
This Day in History
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Today's Birthday
Today's Birthday
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Match Up
Match Up
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Hangman
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July 2, 2012
02/07/2012 02:08
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Mayor's Walk Leaves Graffiti Mess On Trails
A reader complained to St. Albert's Place this weekend about the graffiti mess left on local walking trails when organizers of the Mayor's Walk spray-painted signs on the walkway surfaces.
That reader wrote:
"The graffiti is from the mayor's walk so as such is it considered to be legal and therefore may remain as an eyesore for local people who walk the trails? Will the perpetrators be fined? Or because the mayor is involved, is it considered 'legal graffiti'? The photo above was taken at the north side of the children's bridge. Perhaps next time the organizers should consider using chalk OR ending the race by cleaning up the mess!"
Seems to me that if I recall correctly, even the mayor does not like graffiti and since he sponsors the walk, isn't it he who should insist organizers either use environmentally friendly materials like chalk that will disappear in a short time, or clean up the mess by removing the paint?
To leave unsightly permanent markings that regular trail walkers must endure all year long is just plain wrong.
How about it Mr. Crouse? Will you accept this citizen's challenge to have that unsightly graffiti removed?
The Alexander Pow Wow In Pictures
Hi Don,
Your readers are probably tired of rodeo, so attached are some snaps from the pow wow at Alexander Saturday. The pow wow continues through the weekend.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Those are always such splendid costumes Al, thanks for sharing.
Nolan Arcand gets some air in the Fancy dance
Junior shawl dancers
Men's Sneak Up dance
Some shields with slow shutter speed
READER RESPONSE:
Don,
Please thank Al for the incredible shots from the pow-wow. It's almost like being there in person.
Geordie
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
I see Joyce echoed your comments in Live Chat this morning when she wrote: "Beautiful Pow Wow pictures, thanks Al for sharing them with us."
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
Finally my video is released after starting on it two years ago. Spring fishin' is so much fun and I highly recommend trying it.
If you watch the video closely you will see I am catching fish in shallow water which is about five feet deep and there is a gravel bottom there as well.
Rainbow try and spawn but the eggs will not hatch due to no running water. The fish are very close to shore, and wee-1 produced some big rainbows this year.
The music is by the band "Fear of City" who I might a few years ago. The music is on the edge and I enjoy metal music.
The company that did the shoot is Vintage Reprise. I met Angie when I took a day seminar for camera training. I liked her photography because there is a certain amount of mystic surrounding it. Here is a link to her web site.
Special thanks go to Angie and Jamie for toughing it out during a cold windy day to shoot the video. So now, enjoy the video.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
_________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
1 dead, 3 injured in Calgary restaurant shooting - CBC
More extreme heat, continued headaches for U.S. - CNN
Montreal police find possible human remains in park - CTV
One dead, two critical after overdose of pills - Edmonton Journal
Man killed in Fort Saskatchewan crash - Edmonton Sun
__________________________________________________________________
The Things That People Send Us
Today's whatzit item. If you know what it is, post it in Live Chat . . .
That Car's
Seen
Better Days!
Giving Up Smoking Is Very Difficult
Especially if you are a cat. Thanks to Sharon Magnuson of the city for this one.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
July 3
Robert Fernandez (Keyboards) and guest
Cody Forsberg (Drums)
Robert - Robert began studying piano at the age of eight and later joined the music conservatory in his native Hamburg, Germany. It was here, where he first was “allowed” to experiment with blues, jamming and writing music that was not prescribed. His fascination grew with jazzy cords and rhythms. Robert joined his first project in '81, playing the keyboards in a church band that played contemporary Christian rock. Although he enjoyed a variety of styles, playing rock was not Robert's passion. He left the group in '85 and formed a project (Queen Sensitive, later Count Up) with fellow band members who shared an interest in jazz-funk, fusion and R&B. Robert's greatest influences from those years included Sade, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool and the Gang, Al Jarreau and keyboarders like George Duke, Mike Lindup (Level 42), Nigel Wright and Bill Sharpe (Shakatak) and David Paich and Steve Porcaro (Toto). The band was a staple in the local Hamburg (Germany) music scene. The “greatest” moment was a gig the band played at the Grosse Freiheit 36, the former Star Club where the Beatles where discovered in '62. In 1991 Robert packed his instruments up for a successful business career which moved him to Munich and Madrid amongst other places. In the winter of 2008, Robert met the renowned Canadian guitar player Gordon Matthews (k d Lang). Gord invited Robert and his “long forgotten” keyboards to a jam at LB’s Pub in St. Albert. It was here, where Robert later met Mark Ammar (drums) a musician and promoter in the local St. Albert scene. Mark contacted Robert and introduced him to Drew Hazlet (guitar) and the Oil City Sound Machine was born. The group is now an established force in the corporate booking scene in Alberta playing your favorite top 40 hits with true musicians heart and soul.
Cody - I have been keeping an eye on this young talented drummer for a few years now. Growing up sitting behind his legendary bass playing father Big Daddy gave Cody a taste of performer smarts that sure come into play on a kit. Cody's impeccable timing and feel has gained him work on the country rock and blues music scene and recently he has joined Paula Perro and the Project groovin' beats to R&B slings sitting behind his father.
The Tuesday
Moosehead/Barsnbands
Open Stage
Every Tuesday night from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Hosts Mark Ammar, Jim Dyck and Randy Forsberg
Moosehead Beer Specials and barsnbands prizes
Moosehead Beer
Barsnbands
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Mayor's Walk Leaves Graffiti Mess On Trails
A reader complained to St. Albert's Place this weekend about the graffiti mess left on local walking trails when organizers of the Mayor's Walk spray-painted signs on the walkway surfaces.
That reader wrote:
"The graffiti is from the mayor's walk so as such is it considered to be legal and therefore may remain as an eyesore for local people who walk the trails? Will the perpetrators be fined? Or because the mayor is involved, is it considered 'legal graffiti'? The photo above was taken at the north side of the children's bridge. Perhaps next time the organizers should consider using chalk OR ending the race by cleaning up the mess!"
Seems to me that if I recall correctly, even the mayor does not like graffiti and since he sponsors the walk, isn't it he who should insist organizers either use environmentally friendly materials like chalk that will disappear in a short time, or clean up the mess by removing the paint?
To leave unsightly permanent markings that regular trail walkers must endure all year long is just plain wrong.
How about it Mr. Crouse? Will you accept this citizen's challenge to have that unsightly graffiti removed?
The Alexander Pow Wow In Pictures
Hi Don,
Your readers are probably tired of rodeo, so attached are some snaps from the pow wow at Alexander Saturday. The pow wow continues through the weekend.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Those are always such splendid costumes Al, thanks for sharing.
Nolan Arcand gets some air in the Fancy dance
Junior shawl dancers
Men's Sneak Up dance
Some shields with slow shutter speed
READER RESPONSE:
Don,
Please thank Al for the incredible shots from the pow-wow. It's almost like being there in person.
Geordie
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
I see Joyce echoed your comments in Live Chat this morning when she wrote: "Beautiful Pow Wow pictures, thanks Al for sharing them with us."
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
Finally my video is released after starting on it two years ago. Spring fishin' is so much fun and I highly recommend trying it.
If you watch the video closely you will see I am catching fish in shallow water which is about five feet deep and there is a gravel bottom there as well.
Rainbow try and spawn but the eggs will not hatch due to no running water. The fish are very close to shore, and wee-1 produced some big rainbows this year.
The music is by the band "Fear of City" who I might a few years ago. The music is on the edge and I enjoy metal music.
The company that did the shoot is Vintage Reprise. I met Angie when I took a day seminar for camera training. I liked her photography because there is a certain amount of mystic surrounding it. Here is a link to her web site.
Special thanks go to Angie and Jamie for toughing it out during a cold windy day to shoot the video. So now, enjoy the video.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
_________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
1 dead, 3 injured in Calgary restaurant shooting - CBC
More extreme heat, continued headaches for U.S. - CNN
Montreal police find possible human remains in park - CTV
One dead, two critical after overdose of pills - Edmonton Journal
Man killed in Fort Saskatchewan crash - Edmonton Sun
__________________________________________________________________
The Things That People Send Us
Today's whatzit item. If you know what it is, post it in Live Chat . . .
That Car's
Seen
Better Days!
Giving Up Smoking Is Very Difficult
Especially if you are a cat. Thanks to Sharon Magnuson of the city for this one.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
Robert Fernandez (Keyboards) and guest
Cody Forsberg (Drums)
Robert - Robert began studying piano at the age of eight and later joined the music conservatory in his native Hamburg, Germany. It was here, where he first was “allowed” to experiment with blues, jamming and writing music that was not prescribed. His fascination grew with jazzy cords and rhythms. Robert joined his first project in '81, playing the keyboards in a church band that played contemporary Christian rock. Although he enjoyed a variety of styles, playing rock was not Robert's passion. He left the group in '85 and formed a project (Queen Sensitive, later Count Up) with fellow band members who shared an interest in jazz-funk, fusion and R&B. Robert's greatest influences from those years included Sade, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool and the Gang, Al Jarreau and keyboarders like George Duke, Mike Lindup (Level 42), Nigel Wright and Bill Sharpe (Shakatak) and David Paich and Steve Porcaro (Toto). The band was a staple in the local Hamburg (Germany) music scene. The “greatest” moment was a gig the band played at the Grosse Freiheit 36, the former Star Club where the Beatles where discovered in '62. In 1991 Robert packed his instruments up for a successful business career which moved him to Munich and Madrid amongst other places. In the winter of 2008, Robert met the renowned Canadian guitar player Gordon Matthews (k d Lang). Gord invited Robert and his “long forgotten” keyboards to a jam at LB’s Pub in St. Albert. It was here, where Robert later met Mark Ammar (drums) a musician and promoter in the local St. Albert scene. Mark contacted Robert and introduced him to Drew Hazlet (guitar) and the Oil City Sound Machine was born. The group is now an established force in the corporate booking scene in Alberta playing your favorite top 40 hits with true musicians heart and soul.
Cody - I have been keeping an eye on this young talented drummer for a few years now. Growing up sitting behind his legendary bass playing father Big Daddy gave Cody a taste of performer smarts that sure come into play on a kit. Cody's impeccable timing and feel has gained him work on the country rock and blues music scene and recently he has joined Paula Perro and the Project groovin' beats to R&B slings sitting behind his father.
Moosehead/Barsnbands
Open Stage
Every Tuesday night from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Hosts Mark Ammar, Jim Dyck and Randy Forsberg
Moosehead Beer Specials and barsnbands prizes
Moosehead Beer
Barsnbands
A Fisherman's Advice
02/07/2012 02:08
Earl spits overboard, takes a long, slow sip of beer and says, "Better think it over . . . women like that are hard to find."
WEBBITS
02/07/2012 02:08
Who Knew?
02/07/2012 02:07
When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or a needle.
Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and then pull it off.
Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
True!
__________________________________________________________________
City Council
Starbucks
Coffee At
$ervu$ Place
Decision
Links To Today's Outstanding Photographs
02/07/2012 02:07
Today's Activity Corner
02/07/2012 02:07
Word of the Day
Word of the Day
provided by The Free Dictionary
Article of the Day
Article of the Day
provided by The Free Dictionary
This Day in History
This Day in History
provided by The Free Dictionary
Today's Birthday
Today's Birthday
provided by The Free Dictionary
In the News
In the News
provided by The Free Dictionary
Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day
provided by The Free Library
Match Up
Match Up
provided by The Free Dictionary
Hangman
Hangman
provided by The Free Dictionary
July 1, 2012
01/07/2012 05:16
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa
hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Happy Canada Day!
A Visit To The Farmers Market
Our Mystery Traveller did not have far to go this trip when they visited the St. Albert Farmers Market yesterday. Here are some scenes including the free bike parking provided by Cranky's Bike Shop.
A Pleasant Summer Lunch In Stony Plain
Don,
We stopped by the Multicultural Heritage Centre in Stony Plain and had a lovely lunch on the patio of the Homesteader Restaurant on Thursday. (Editor: Notice the murals in the background of the bottom shot, folks. If you've never been there, go take a look.)
Mystery Traveller
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
That's a great spot indeed. During my working years, I had lunch there often when visiting the local paper which we owned at the time. Those ladies in the kitchen do a super job.
City Of St. Albert Paving - Is It Really Necessary?
Don,
I asked Councillor Heron why the road work was being done on Boudreau and then followed up with commenting that Edmonton must have not heard of this! I can't see how repairs would cost more when they strip the entire road section, should be the same cost to do that regardless of the conditions.
Kerry Kineshanko
St. Albert
Ms. Heron responded: "I will try and dig up the engineering answer to your question, as there is a good one. Council asked the exact same question last year when the city was resurfacing Bellerose west of Boudreau. There is what is called a pavement quality index curve. It predicts when a road’s quality (based on numerous and testable factors) requires resurfacing and if the resurfacing is not done then the quality of the road quickly drops off and requires a much more expensive rebuild. Arterial and collector roads deteriorate much faster than local roads due to the heavier traffic and trucks and buses etc. I’m obviously not an engineer so I will find the detailed report given to council and pass it on to you."
Cathy Heron
Second response: "What I have heard about Edmonton is that the council from a number of years back decided to save some money and not resurface roads when required now the public is outraged at the state of roads and it is costing a fortune to catch up."
Cathy Heron
PEI Or Bust
A cross Canada bike trip in pictures with our travellers Doug and Helen with scenes from Quebec City.
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
Finally my video is released after starting on it two years ago. Spring fishin' is so much fun and I highly recommend trying it.
If you watch the video closely you will see I am catching fish in shallow water which is about five feet deep and there is a gravel bottom there as well.
Rainbow try and spawn but the eggs will not hatch due to no running water. The fish are very close to shore, and wee-1 produced some big rainbows this year.
The music is by the band "Fear of City" who I might a few years ago. The music is on the edge and I enjoy metal music.
The company that did the shoot is Vintage Reprise. I met Angie when I took a day seminar for camera training. I liked her photography because there is a certain amount of mystic surrounding it. Here is a link to her web site.
Special thanks go to Angie and Jamie for toughing it out during a cold windy day to shoot the video. So now, enjoy the video.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
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A Visit To The Farmers Market
Our Mystery Traveller did not have far to go this trip when they visited the St. Albert Farmers Market yesterday. Here are some scenes including the free bike parking provided by Cranky's Bike Shop.
A Pleasant Summer Lunch In Stony Plain
Don,
We stopped by the Multicultural Heritage Centre in Stony Plain and had a lovely lunch on the patio of the Homesteader Restaurant on Thursday. (Editor: Notice the murals in the background of the bottom shot, folks. If you've never been there, go take a look.)
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That's a great spot indeed. During my working years, I had lunch there often when visiting the local paper which we owned at the time. Those ladies in the kitchen do a super job.
City Of St. Albert Paving - Is It Really Necessary?
I asked Councillor Heron why the road work was being done on Boudreau and then followed up with commenting that Edmonton must have not heard of this! I can't see how repairs would cost more when they strip the entire road section, should be the same cost to do that regardless of the conditions.
Kerry Kineshanko
St. Albert
Ms. Heron responded: "I will try and dig up the engineering answer to your question, as there is a good one. Council asked the exact same question last year when the city was resurfacing Bellerose west of Boudreau. There is what is called a pavement quality index curve. It predicts when a road’s quality (based on numerous and testable factors) requires resurfacing and if the resurfacing is not done then the quality of the road quickly drops off and requires a much more expensive rebuild. Arterial and collector roads deteriorate much faster than local roads due to the heavier traffic and trucks and buses etc. I’m obviously not an engineer so I will find the detailed report given to council and pass it on to you."
Cathy Heron
Second response: "What I have heard about Edmonton is that the council from a number of years back decided to save some money and not resurface roads when required now the public is outraged at the state of roads and it is costing a fortune to catch up."
Cathy Heron
PEI Or Bust
A cross Canada bike trip in pictures with our travellers Doug and Helen with scenes from Quebec City.
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
Finally my video is released after starting on it two years ago. Spring fishin' is so much fun and I highly recommend trying it.
If you watch the video closely you will see I am catching fish in shallow water which is about five feet deep and there is a gravel bottom there as well.
Rainbow try and spawn but the eggs will not hatch due to no running water. The fish are very close to shore, and wee-1 produced some big rainbows this year.
The music is by the band "Fear of City" who I might a few years ago. The music is on the edge and I enjoy metal music.
The company that did the shoot is Vintage Reprise. I met Angie when I took a day seminar for camera training. I liked her photography because there is a certain amount of mystic surrounding it. Here is a link to her web site.
Special thanks go to Angie and Jamie for toughing it out during a cold windy day to shoot the video. So now, enjoy the video.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
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Extreme heat warning extended for U.S. - CNN
New book explores link between mad cow, dementia - CTV
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Obey the law on Canada Day: cops - Edmonton Sun
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Down At The Retirement Home
01/07/2012 05:15
After catching his breath he ordered a banana split.
The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?'
'No,' he replied, 'hemorrhoids'.
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Stonehenge Was Monument Marking Unification
01/07/2012 05:15
Its stones are thought to have symbolized the ancestors of different groups of earliest farming communities in Britain, with some stones coming from southern England and others from west Wales.
The teams, from the universities of Sheffield, Manchester, Southampton, Bournemouth and University College London, all working on the Stonehenge Riverside Project (SRP), explored not just Stonehenge and its landscape but also the wider social and economic context of the monument’s main stages of construction around 3,000 BC and 2,500 BC.
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