15 July 2012
July 21, 2012
21/07/2012 03:52
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
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Remember That Tick Pic We Ran?
Hi Don,
Remember that tick I pulled off of gal pal Dianne a few weeks back? Well, I just looked at the petri dish on my desk where I have been keeping the tick and it looks like Dianne is a grandmother. I thought it had died but apparently the tick can live up to a couple of years.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Who knew ticks laid eggs? Not me for sure.
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
On one of my fishing trips I ran across the Tim-Br Mart located on Highway 37 near the town of Onoway. This brand new building features building products, gardening products as well general products. It also has fishing tackle and a good selection as well.
I talked with Bob and Erin and they are interested in promoting local business. It turns out that they are the only ones selling tackle in Onoway. They were interested selling my tackle.
I also demonstrated the Bait Button and were quite impressed. They also have coffee and snacks in their coffee shop.
Located near Onoway, is Salters Lake which has trout to five pounds. The pond is aerated and trout fisherman can enjoy fly fishing all year around. Be careful fishing near the aerator because the ice may be too thin to stand on.
Bottom fishing guys use the Wee 18 eggs white or orange. Stop by the store and have a coffee and a quick snack and say hello to the friendly staff.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
The Gardener's Helper
A new gardening tip feature by a local gardener to help you understand what is grown locally and how you can use it.
Today's Veggie: Arugula
Arugula is an aromatic salad green.
It is also known as rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola, and is popular in Italian cuisine.
How to grow, use, and store.
About Arugula.
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Links To Other Stories In The News:
Toews' request delays Khadr's transfer to Canada - CBC
Gunman turned movie into surreal horror - CNN
Mudslide closes Trans-Canada west of Banff - CTV
Dark Knight Rises showing goes on in E-town - Edmonton Sun
No birds flying around track at Indy - Edmonton Journal
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The Things That People Send Us
That's about it . . .
Watch Me
Kick That
Garbage
Container
The Strangest Coincidence Ever Recorded
This is simply unbelievable.
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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.
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Remember That Tick Pic We Ran?
Hi Don,
Remember that tick I pulled off of gal pal Dianne a few weeks back? Well, I just looked at the petri dish on my desk where I have been keeping the tick and it looks like Dianne is a grandmother. I thought it had died but apparently the tick can live up to a couple of years.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Who knew ticks laid eggs? Not me for sure.
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
On one of my fishing trips I ran across the Tim-Br Mart located on Highway 37 near the town of Onoway. This brand new building features building products, gardening products as well general products. It also has fishing tackle and a good selection as well.
I talked with Bob and Erin and they are interested in promoting local business. It turns out that they are the only ones selling tackle in Onoway. They were interested selling my tackle.
I also demonstrated the Bait Button and were quite impressed. They also have coffee and snacks in their coffee shop.
Located near Onoway, is Salters Lake which has trout to five pounds. The pond is aerated and trout fisherman can enjoy fly fishing all year around. Be careful fishing near the aerator because the ice may be too thin to stand on.
Bottom fishing guys use the Wee 18 eggs white or orange. Stop by the store and have a coffee and a quick snack and say hello to the friendly staff.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
The Gardener's Helper
A new gardening tip feature by a local gardener to help you understand what is grown locally and how you can use it.
Today's Veggie: Arugula
Arugula is an aromatic salad green.
It is also known as rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola, and is popular in Italian cuisine.
How to grow, use, and store.
About Arugula.
__________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Toews' request delays Khadr's transfer to Canada - CBC
Gunman turned movie into surreal horror - CNN
Mudslide closes Trans-Canada west of Banff - CTV
Dark Knight Rises showing goes on in E-town - Edmonton Sun
No birds flying around track at Indy - Edmonton Journal
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The Things That People Send Us
That's about it . . .
Watch Me
Kick That
Garbage
Container
The Strangest Coincidence Ever Recorded
This is simply unbelievable.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
Where Has All Our Innocence Gone?
21/07/2012 03:52
After my son hemmed and hawed awhile, my grandson finally spoke up in disgust, 'You don't have to make up something, Dad. It's okay if you don't know the answer.'
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21/07/2012 03:52
The Old Car Shop
21/07/2012 03:52
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21/07/2012 03:52
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21/07/2012 03:52
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21/07/2012 03:52
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July 20, 2012
20/07/2012 06:17
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
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PEI Or Bust
As Doug and Helen continue their adventure across the country, they stopped in at a bike themed pub in the Ottawa area. Those are some taps on the sink, eh?
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Man shot dead by Alberta RCMP - CBC
12 dead, 50 wounded in shooting at Colorado theatre - CNN
Microsoft records first quarterly loss as public company - CTV
Alberta drivers some of the worst in Canada - Edmonton Journal
Through the eyes of a negotiator - Edmonton Sun
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That might just work . . .
Mom Tries
Out The
Water Slide
The Great Bee Caper
A man removes and saves 50,000 bees from inside the walls of his home.
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Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
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PEI Or Bust
As Doug and Helen continue their adventure across the country, they stopped in at a bike themed pub in the Ottawa area. Those are some taps on the sink, eh?
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BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Man shot dead by Alberta RCMP - CBC
12 dead, 50 wounded in shooting at Colorado theatre - CNN
Microsoft records first quarterly loss as public company - CTV
Alberta drivers some of the worst in Canada - Edmonton Journal
Through the eyes of a negotiator - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
That might just work . . .
Mom Tries
Out The
Water Slide
The Great Bee Caper
A man removes and saves 50,000 bees from inside the walls of his home.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
Grandchildren Are Special
20/07/2012 06:17
Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties.
"They use him to keep crowds back," said one child.
"No," said another. "He's just for good luck."
A third child brought the argument to a close."They use the dogs," she said firmly, "to find the fire hydrants."
WEBBITS
20/07/2012 06:17
The Nine Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks
20/07/2012 06:17
So how are you supposed to relax with an adult beverage on the beach, porch, or patio? By choosing one of the nine healthiest drinks you can pour up.
Story on Gizmodo.
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20/07/2012 06:16
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20/07/2012 06:16
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Juy 19, 2012
19/07/2012 05:49
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
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The Photography Of Paul Dicaire
Paul writes, "Sometimes, I just find some back roads and get lost for a few hours, just to see what I can see. This was taken on one such venture. I don’t know where I was, but it is somewhere south of Drayton Valley."
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NDP popularity dips slightly in new poll - CBC
Third California city votes to file for bankruptcy - CNN
Police fear relative of shooting victim seeking retribution - CTV
Mosquito numbers rising after recent rain - Edmonton Journal
Edmonton's new balloon float in Cap Ex parade today - Edmonton Sun
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Amazing what they build with LEGO . . .
Whoa!
Two Tires
At Once?
101 Ways To Open A Beer
Just in case you ever lose your opener.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
Songwriters Showcase with Braden Gates at 9:00 p.m.
Then an Open Stage hosted by "Shaved Posse" - Rocko Vaugeois, Charlie DeShane and Kenny Skoreyko.
MGD $4.25, great food, service and music.
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
The Photography Of Paul Dicaire
Paul writes, "Sometimes, I just find some back roads and get lost for a few hours, just to see what I can see. This was taken on one such venture. I don’t know where I was, but it is somewhere south of Drayton Valley."
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BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
NDP popularity dips slightly in new poll - CBC
Third California city votes to file for bankruptcy - CNN
Police fear relative of shooting victim seeking retribution - CTV
Mosquito numbers rising after recent rain - Edmonton Journal
Edmonton's new balloon float in Cap Ex parade today - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
Amazing what they build with LEGO . . .
Whoa!
Two Tires
At Once?
101 Ways To Open A Beer
Just in case you ever lose your opener.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
Songwriters Showcase with Braden Gates at 9:00 p.m.
Then an Open Stage hosted by "Shaved Posse" - Rocko Vaugeois, Charlie DeShane and Kenny Skoreyko.
MGD $4.25, great food, service and music.
Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
Funny One Liners
19/07/2012 05:49
42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory.
A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.
WEBBITS
19/07/2012 05:49
Study: Wolverines Need Refrigerators
19/07/2012 05:49
The paper suggests wolverines take advantage of the crevices and boulders of the mountainous terrain, as well as the snow cover to cache and "refrigerate" food sources such as elk, caribou, moose and mountain goat carrion, ground squirrels and other food collected during more plentiful times of year.
Read more on ScienceDaily.
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19/07/2012 05:48
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July 18, 2012
18/07/2012 06:08
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
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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
The Photography Of Paul C.
Don,
A picture of geese camped out in the trout pond near the baseball diamonds in Morinville.
Paul C.
SINC SAYS:
Ah yes, the family life, nature style. Thanks for that Paul.
Lyme Disease Interview Set For Tonight
Hi Don,
Alberta Primetime just interviewed a good friend of mine this morning and they sent her this just a few minutes ago!
The segment will be broadcast tonight on CTV Two (Channel 9) from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., rebroadcast from 11:00 p.m. until midnight.
Then within about 48 hours, the segment will be uploaded to our website and you can view it there.
A Fellow Lyme Sufferer
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Folks please educate yourselves about lyme disease. It can be devastating and now that the ticks that carry it have been confirmed in Alberta, take precautions.
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AFN chiefs cast leadership votes - CBC
Driver tears up San Francisco streets - CNN
Mounties hit back at B.C. officer in sex harassment lawsuit - CTV
Alberta fast-tracks highway 63 projects - Edmonton Journal
Cops target the city's riskiest drivers - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
A wee dilemma . . .
Uh, No
I Didn't Mean
To Do That
Closing Of The Border Ceremony
Every day this takes place on the border of India and Pakistan. Incredible.
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Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
Songwriters Showcase with Braden Gates at 9:00 p.m.
Then an Open Stage hosted by "Shaved Posse" - Rocko Vaugeois, Charlie DeShane and Kenny Skoreyko.
MGD $4.25, great food, service and music.
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
The Photography Of Paul C.
Don,
A picture of geese camped out in the trout pond near the baseball diamonds in Morinville.
Paul C.
SINC SAYS:
Ah yes, the family life, nature style. Thanks for that Paul.
Lyme Disease Interview Set For Tonight
Hi Don,
Alberta Primetime just interviewed a good friend of mine this morning and they sent her this just a few minutes ago!
The segment will be broadcast tonight on CTV Two (Channel 9) from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., rebroadcast from 11:00 p.m. until midnight.
Then within about 48 hours, the segment will be uploaded to our website and you can view it there.
A Fellow Lyme Sufferer
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Folks please educate yourselves about lyme disease. It can be devastating and now that the ticks that carry it have been confirmed in Alberta, take precautions.
__________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
AFN chiefs cast leadership votes - CBC
Driver tears up San Francisco streets - CNN
Mounties hit back at B.C. officer in sex harassment lawsuit - CTV
Alberta fast-tracks highway 63 projects - Edmonton Journal
Cops target the city's riskiest drivers - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
A wee dilemma . . .
Uh, No
I Didn't Mean
To Do That
Closing Of The Border Ceremony
Every day this takes place on the border of India and Pakistan. Incredible.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
Songwriters Showcase with Braden Gates at 9:00 p.m.
Then an Open Stage hosted by "Shaved Posse" - Rocko Vaugeois, Charlie DeShane and Kenny Skoreyko.
MGD $4.25, great food, service and music.
Different Ways Of Looking At Things
18/07/2012 06:07
'What do you think?' I asked. 'Should I get a bikini or an all-in-one?'
'Better get a bikini,' he replied. 'You'd never get it all in one.'
He's still in intensive care.
WEBBITS
18/07/2012 06:07
Test Kitchen Tips: Wontons 101
18/07/2012 06:07
Continue reading below for a quick step-by-step on assembling your own wontons, and check out the recipes we've included below. Enjoy!
More in the LA Times.
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City Council
Starbucks
Coffee At
$ervu$ Place
Decision
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18/07/2012 06:07
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Hangman
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July 17, 2012
17/07/2012 04:06
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
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Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
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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
$ervu$ Place Starbucks Turns In Profit
Two days back we ran an email we had sent to city councillor Cam MacKay, copied to all other members of council, requesting a profit and loss statement on the operation to date of the city owned Starbucks outlet in $ervu$ Place.
Councillor MacKay responded that he had indeed made an information request regarding the matter. He then emailed us a copy of city manager's response to his request which read: "Hi Cam, These results will be included in the 2ndQ corporate report, currently planned for Council on August 27th. Patrick."
Then Councillor Malcolm Parker responded:
Don,
A first quarter 2012 Servus Place Quarterly Report was provided May 9th that included financials for the Starbucks operation which opened late November, 2011. A Q2 report should be forthcoming.
The revenue reflects sales for the first three months of 2012 in the amount of $155,241 (over 30K transactions) vs. budget of $210,000 and expenses (operating costs including wages, lease, fees, supplies, product) of $134,092 vs. budget of $178,400 resulting in an actual net profit of $21,149 vs. budget of $31,600. $10,749 was transferred to reserves for capital construction costs and monthly lifecycle replacement fund. The actual bottom line therefore was an operating profit of $10,400 vs. budget of $20,800.
The quarterly reports are provided to Council and are available on the city web site.
I believe it is important to track performance for each cost center, particularly for a new start up, however it is important to realize in this case the retail operation had only been operating four months based on the May report. A more accurate performance review will be after one year of operation as this factors in such variables as seasonality, 12 month projection comparisons, trends and inclusion of all operating costs such as one time annual expenses. Council will be expecting to receive a first year full performance review in Q1, 2013 and in the interim, receive ongoing quarterly reports to monitor progress.
Based on this information, it would be appropriate to evaluate the operation following one full year of business.
Hope this helps.
Malcolm Parker
Councillor
SINC SAYS:
Thanks for the information Malcolm, I had not seen it reported elsewhere, so it is good to know it is making a profit, but are three month reviews frequent enough for a new venture?
The Traveller's Photo Tour Of St. John's
Travellers Doug and Helen spent some time in St. John's and sent back this look at Canada's most easterly city.
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Toronto shooting leaves 2 dead, 19 injured - CBC
Facebook video leads to teens' murder arrests - CNN
Tim Hortons downgraded to 'sell' by Goldman Sachs - CTV
Seven hours sleep needed to avoid mental decline - Edmonton Journal
Gearing up for Indy 2012 - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
He's got a point there . . .
That Is
One Long
Frisbee Toss
Britain's Got Talent 2012
Simon Cowell gets it wrong again and is in for quite a surprise.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
JULY 17
Dennis Meneely (Keyboards)
Dennis is a veteran of the Edmonton music scene dating back to the mid sixties with his first band "WHY US". Like most musicians from that period he was inspired by the Beatles and the whole 'British Invasion'. Along with the music came the progressive rock attitude that he has remained faithful to throughout his career. In 2012 Dennis is a 32-year-member of long running band 'Tacoy Ryde' and a member in good standing with 'Fist Full of Blues' and Cold Feet. He has numerous recording credits dating back to the sixties when he and 'Colored Rain' recorded one of his original songs in Clovis, New Mexico in the same studio where Buddy Holly recorded. His most recent recordings are with Tacoy Ryde, Fist Full of Blues, Doug Jensen, Karl Andriuk and many TV and film submissions. As well as his regular bands, Dennis has toured extensively with Kenny Sheilds/Streethart and 80's rockers Toronto with Holly Woods. He has been in bands and duo's with Lionel Rault, Bobby Cameron, Darrel Barr, Jimmy Whiffen and most recently with band mate Dale Ladouceur. At home he enjoys songwriting, teaching piano and learning jazz standards to perform at seniors residences.
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
$ervu$ Place Starbucks Turns In Profit
Two days back we ran an email we had sent to city councillor Cam MacKay, copied to all other members of council, requesting a profit and loss statement on the operation to date of the city owned Starbucks outlet in $ervu$ Place.
Councillor MacKay responded that he had indeed made an information request regarding the matter. He then emailed us a copy of city manager's response to his request which read: "Hi Cam, These results will be included in the 2ndQ corporate report, currently planned for Council on August 27th. Patrick."
Then Councillor Malcolm Parker responded:
Don,
A first quarter 2012 Servus Place Quarterly Report was provided May 9th that included financials for the Starbucks operation which opened late November, 2011. A Q2 report should be forthcoming.
The revenue reflects sales for the first three months of 2012 in the amount of $155,241 (over 30K transactions) vs. budget of $210,000 and expenses (operating costs including wages, lease, fees, supplies, product) of $134,092 vs. budget of $178,400 resulting in an actual net profit of $21,149 vs. budget of $31,600. $10,749 was transferred to reserves for capital construction costs and monthly lifecycle replacement fund. The actual bottom line therefore was an operating profit of $10,400 vs. budget of $20,800.
The quarterly reports are provided to Council and are available on the city web site.
I believe it is important to track performance for each cost center, particularly for a new start up, however it is important to realize in this case the retail operation had only been operating four months based on the May report. A more accurate performance review will be after one year of operation as this factors in such variables as seasonality, 12 month projection comparisons, trends and inclusion of all operating costs such as one time annual expenses. Council will be expecting to receive a first year full performance review in Q1, 2013 and in the interim, receive ongoing quarterly reports to monitor progress.
Based on this information, it would be appropriate to evaluate the operation following one full year of business.
Hope this helps.
Malcolm Parker
Councillor
SINC SAYS:
Thanks for the information Malcolm, I had not seen it reported elsewhere, so it is good to know it is making a profit, but are three month reviews frequent enough for a new venture?
The Traveller's Photo Tour Of St. John's
Travellers Doug and Helen spent some time in St. John's and sent back this look at Canada's most easterly city.
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Toronto shooting leaves 2 dead, 19 injured - CBC
Facebook video leads to teens' murder arrests - CNN
Tim Hortons downgraded to 'sell' by Goldman Sachs - CTV
Seven hours sleep needed to avoid mental decline - Edmonton Journal
Gearing up for Indy 2012 - Edmonton Sun
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Britain's Got Talent 2012
Simon Cowell gets it wrong again and is in for quite a surprise.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
Dennis Meneely (Keyboards)
Dennis is a veteran of the Edmonton music scene dating back to the mid sixties with his first band "WHY US". Like most musicians from that period he was inspired by the Beatles and the whole 'British Invasion'. Along with the music came the progressive rock attitude that he has remained faithful to throughout his career. In 2012 Dennis is a 32-year-member of long running band 'Tacoy Ryde' and a member in good standing with 'Fist Full of Blues' and Cold Feet. He has numerous recording credits dating back to the sixties when he and 'Colored Rain' recorded one of his original songs in Clovis, New Mexico in the same studio where Buddy Holly recorded. His most recent recordings are with Tacoy Ryde, Fist Full of Blues, Doug Jensen, Karl Andriuk and many TV and film submissions. As well as his regular bands, Dennis has toured extensively with Kenny Sheilds/Streethart and 80's rockers Toronto with Holly Woods. He has been in bands and duo's with Lionel Rault, Bobby Cameron, Darrel Barr, Jimmy Whiffen and most recently with band mate Dale Ladouceur. At home he enjoys songwriting, teaching piano and learning jazz standards to perform at seniors residences.
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
Cosmic Laws
17/07/2012 04:06
Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
WEBBITS
17/07/2012 04:06
Remembering Bob Hope
17/07/2012 04:05
A tribute to a man who DID make a difference.
ON HIS SIX BROTHERS
'That's how I learned to dance. Waiting for the bathroom.'
ON HIS EARLY FAILURES
'I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn't for the stuff the audience threw at me.'
ON GOING TO HEAVEN
'I've done benefits for ALL religions. I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality.'
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July 16, 2012
16/07/2012 06:02
Welcome To SAP And Good Morning!
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Agreement Provides Downtown
Parking For Public Events
Grandin Park Plaza parkade opens up 250 parking stalls
The City of St. Albert and Grandin Park Properties Inc. (Amacon) have signed an agreement that will open up 250 covered parking stalls in the Grandin Park Plaza parkade for weekend and holiday special events held in St. Albert’s downtown.
“It’s important to the City of St. Albert that we have a thriving downtown, where residents and visitors alike can come together and celebrate,” says Mayor Nolan Crouse. “By making it easier for people to find parking, we are encouraging them to visit and do business in downtown St. Albert.”
The agreement with Amacon, which is at no cost to the City, will come into effect later this year for Remembrance Day celebrations (November 11, 2012), as well as the Snowflake Festival (November 30, 2012). In 2013, the agreement includes the following events: Rainmaker Rodeo Parade, Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival, St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Farmers’ Market (Saturdays), Canada Day, Rock’n August, Remembrance Day and the Snowflake Festival.
Temporary public event parking signs will be constructed and put up at Grandin Park Plaza parkade directing people to the available parking spaces during the specific 2012 and 2013 downtown events. The Grandin Park Plaza parkade is located at 22 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue. - You read it first here on SAP, today at 10:40 a.m.
Temporary Truck Crossing And Heavy
Truck Traffic On Ray Gibbon Drive
Final phases of Riel Park Redevelopment Underway
As construction on Riel Park Redevelopment Phases 3 and 4 begins July 23, 2012, motorists on Ray Gibbon Drive will notice an increase in heavy truck traffic and delays due to a temporary road crossing that will be constructed approximately 400 metres south the Sturgeon River bridge.
Until November 30, 2012, trucks will be making about 190 round trips a day hauling approximately 141,000 m³ of clay and 32,800 m³ of topsoil to the Riel Park site. Trucks will use both on- and off-road routes for hauling when travelling to and from the temporary crossing site from three locations:
* west of the Ray Gibbon Drive/LeClair Way intersection
* west side of the Starling Subdivision south of 137th Avenue, west of Ray Gibbon
* northwest corner of Ray Gibbon Drive and Giroux Road
“With the Riel Park Redevelopment adjacent to one of our major thoroughfares, we realize that this construction will be an inconvenience for motorists,” says Jon Cleland, Project Manager, City of St. Albert Capital Projects. “We continue to look for ways to keep the traffic flowing as much as possible, ensure everyone’s safety, yet still get the project done on time and on budget. We ask for motorists’ patience through this construction and that they maintain the posted speed limit.”
Temporary traffic lights at the Ray Gibbon Drive crossing will be controlled and adjusted by a trained flag person during working hours. To ease impact on traffic, starting September 3, trucks will be restricted from using the temporary crossing during peak traffic times (7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.). The crossing location will have steel plates on the roadway and these will remain in place during off hours. When workers are not on site, the traffic signals will be in “amber flash” mode and the speed reduction signs posted will still be in effect.
As part of the Riel Park Redevelopment, a portion of the Red Willow Trail will be temporarily closed between Levasseur Road and the Sturgeon River bridge until fall 2013 due to the truck crossing and site redevelopment. Access to Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park and the BLESS platform remains open via Rodeo Drive.
“Motorists and trail users are advised to watch for signs,” adds Cleland.
This project is in the final phases of remediating the old landfill and sewage lagoons at the soccer and rugby fields on 51 and 61 Riel Drive. It involves capping, grading and re-establishing the landscaping of the remaining landfill sections to prevent water from penetrating the landfill and potentially generating leachate. This work will help to protect the Sturgeon River and surrounding environment. Once the cap is in place, the existing playing fields and irrigation system will be reconstructed. During construction, the soccer and rugby fields will be closed. The Riel Park Remediation construction project is expected to be completed by July 2013. Fields will be open for use by August 2014 once the grass has become fully established and ready for play. - You read it first here on SAP, today at 11:45 a.m.
Public Has Right To Know Starbucks Profit Or Loss
Yesterday, we sent the following email to councillor Cam MacKay with a copy to the other six members of city council:
Hi Cam,
When city council decided to gamble by investing taxpayers money in a business venture, (Starbucks in Servus Place), did they not also realize they had a responsibility to those taxpayers to release progress reports on how that money is doing as an investment in the public sector?
I think it is time for full public disclosure, now that it has been in operation over six months and request that council be forthwith in providing that information to the public. Any well-run business has such figures at their fingertips every 30 days and the city should be using such accepted business practices.
Would you please be kind enough to put in an information request for the profit or loss statement to date to be pubic at the next council meeting available?
You must agree this is public information, don't you?
Don Sinclair
St. Albert
Cam's Response:
I just asked the question as to when this will be released today (July 15).
Cam MacKay
SINC SAYS:
We note that Cam has 'asked' when administration will release the information. Is that not the tail wagging the dog? Council should instruct administration to release the information, should they not? The public should be made aware how the outlet is progressing and if it is in fact making the anticipated profit council claimed it would of about $90,000 per year. Or will council try and hide the information from the public if they goofed and it is losing money? We can only assume it is losing money if council or administration refuses to release the information.
Yellowhead Highway Still Closed This Morning
That Highway 16 washout near Stony Plain is still an issue this morning. This photo, taken yesterday morning by fishing columnist Paul C. shows why the highway was shut down for repairs.
Prince Edward Island Or Bust
Travellers Doug and Helen visited the Notre Dame Cathedral in Quebec City.
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Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Drought in Central, Eastern Canada baking crops - CBC
UK government downplays Olympic security snafu - CNN
Several injured after lightning hits Ontario festival - CTV
Mudslide forces evacuation at Fairmont Hot Springs - Edmonton Journal
Remains found in B.C. mudslide: RCMP - Edmonton Sun
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An ingenious way to make a scoop . . .
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In Space
Trick Golf Shots
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Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
JULY 17
Dennis Meneely (Keyboards)
Dennis is a veteran of the Edmonton music scene dating back to the mid sixties with his first band "WHY US". Like most musicians from that period he was inspired by the Beatles and the whole 'British Invasion'. Along with the music came the progressive rock attitude that he has remained faithful to throughout his career. In 2012 Dennis is a 32-year-member of long running band 'Tacoy Ryde' and a member in good standing with 'Fist Full of Blues' and Cold Feet. He has numerous recording credits dating back to the sixties when he and 'Colored Rain' recorded one of his original songs in Clovis, New Mexico in the same studio where Buddy Holly recorded. His most recent recordings are with Tacoy Ryde, Fist Full of Blues, Doug Jensen, Karl Andriuk and many TV and film submissions. As well as his regular bands, Dennis has toured extensively with Kenny Sheilds/Streethart and 80's rockers Toronto with Holly Woods. He has been in bands and duo's with Lionel Rault, Bobby Cameron, Darrel Barr, Jimmy Whiffen and most recently with band mate Dale Ladouceur. At home he enjoys songwriting, teaching piano and learning jazz standards to perform at seniors residences.
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
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Agreement Provides Downtown
Parking For Public Events
The City of St. Albert and Grandin Park Properties Inc. (Amacon) have signed an agreement that will open up 250 covered parking stalls in the Grandin Park Plaza parkade for weekend and holiday special events held in St. Albert’s downtown.
“It’s important to the City of St. Albert that we have a thriving downtown, where residents and visitors alike can come together and celebrate,” says Mayor Nolan Crouse. “By making it easier for people to find parking, we are encouraging them to visit and do business in downtown St. Albert.”
The agreement with Amacon, which is at no cost to the City, will come into effect later this year for Remembrance Day celebrations (November 11, 2012), as well as the Snowflake Festival (November 30, 2012). In 2013, the agreement includes the following events: Rainmaker Rodeo Parade, Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival, St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Farmers’ Market (Saturdays), Canada Day, Rock’n August, Remembrance Day and the Snowflake Festival.
Temporary public event parking signs will be constructed and put up at Grandin Park Plaza parkade directing people to the available parking spaces during the specific 2012 and 2013 downtown events. The Grandin Park Plaza parkade is located at 22 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue. - You read it first here on SAP, today at 10:40 a.m.
Temporary Truck Crossing And Heavy
Truck Traffic On Ray Gibbon Drive
Final phases of Riel Park Redevelopment Underway
As construction on Riel Park Redevelopment Phases 3 and 4 begins July 23, 2012, motorists on Ray Gibbon Drive will notice an increase in heavy truck traffic and delays due to a temporary road crossing that will be constructed approximately 400 metres south the Sturgeon River bridge.
Until November 30, 2012, trucks will be making about 190 round trips a day hauling approximately 141,000 m³ of clay and 32,800 m³ of topsoil to the Riel Park site. Trucks will use both on- and off-road routes for hauling when travelling to and from the temporary crossing site from three locations:
* west of the Ray Gibbon Drive/LeClair Way intersection
* west side of the Starling Subdivision south of 137th Avenue, west of Ray Gibbon
* northwest corner of Ray Gibbon Drive and Giroux Road
“With the Riel Park Redevelopment adjacent to one of our major thoroughfares, we realize that this construction will be an inconvenience for motorists,” says Jon Cleland, Project Manager, City of St. Albert Capital Projects. “We continue to look for ways to keep the traffic flowing as much as possible, ensure everyone’s safety, yet still get the project done on time and on budget. We ask for motorists’ patience through this construction and that they maintain the posted speed limit.”
Temporary traffic lights at the Ray Gibbon Drive crossing will be controlled and adjusted by a trained flag person during working hours. To ease impact on traffic, starting September 3, trucks will be restricted from using the temporary crossing during peak traffic times (7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.). The crossing location will have steel plates on the roadway and these will remain in place during off hours. When workers are not on site, the traffic signals will be in “amber flash” mode and the speed reduction signs posted will still be in effect.
As part of the Riel Park Redevelopment, a portion of the Red Willow Trail will be temporarily closed between Levasseur Road and the Sturgeon River bridge until fall 2013 due to the truck crossing and site redevelopment. Access to Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park and the BLESS platform remains open via Rodeo Drive.
“Motorists and trail users are advised to watch for signs,” adds Cleland.
This project is in the final phases of remediating the old landfill and sewage lagoons at the soccer and rugby fields on 51 and 61 Riel Drive. It involves capping, grading and re-establishing the landscaping of the remaining landfill sections to prevent water from penetrating the landfill and potentially generating leachate. This work will help to protect the Sturgeon River and surrounding environment. Once the cap is in place, the existing playing fields and irrigation system will be reconstructed. During construction, the soccer and rugby fields will be closed. The Riel Park Remediation construction project is expected to be completed by July 2013. Fields will be open for use by August 2014 once the grass has become fully established and ready for play. - You read it first here on SAP, today at 11:45 a.m.
Public Has Right To Know Starbucks Profit Or Loss
Yesterday, we sent the following email to councillor Cam MacKay with a copy to the other six members of city council:
When city council decided to gamble by investing taxpayers money in a business venture, (Starbucks in Servus Place), did they not also realize they had a responsibility to those taxpayers to release progress reports on how that money is doing as an investment in the public sector?
I think it is time for full public disclosure, now that it has been in operation over six months and request that council be forthwith in providing that information to the public. Any well-run business has such figures at their fingertips every 30 days and the city should be using such accepted business practices.
Would you please be kind enough to put in an information request for the profit or loss statement to date to be pubic at the next council meeting available?
You must agree this is public information, don't you?
Don Sinclair
St. Albert
Cam's Response:
I just asked the question as to when this will be released today (July 15).
Cam MacKay
SINC SAYS:
We note that Cam has 'asked' when administration will release the information. Is that not the tail wagging the dog? Council should instruct administration to release the information, should they not? The public should be made aware how the outlet is progressing and if it is in fact making the anticipated profit council claimed it would of about $90,000 per year. Or will council try and hide the information from the public if they goofed and it is losing money? We can only assume it is losing money if council or administration refuses to release the information.
Yellowhead Highway Still Closed This Morning
That Highway 16 washout near Stony Plain is still an issue this morning. This photo, taken yesterday morning by fishing columnist Paul C. shows why the highway was shut down for repairs.
Prince Edward Island Or Bust
Travellers Doug and Helen visited the Notre Dame Cathedral in Quebec City.
_________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Drought in Central, Eastern Canada baking crops - CBC
UK government downplays Olympic security snafu - CNN
Several injured after lightning hits Ontario festival - CTV
Mudslide forces evacuation at Fairmont Hot Springs - Edmonton Journal
Remains found in B.C. mudslide: RCMP - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
An ingenious way to make a scoop . . .
Playing
Baseball
In Space
Trick Golf Shots
Everyone loves a great shot in golf, but how about these?
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Playing Tomorrow Night At LB's Pub
Dennis Meneely (Keyboards)
Dennis is a veteran of the Edmonton music scene dating back to the mid sixties with his first band "WHY US". Like most musicians from that period he was inspired by the Beatles and the whole 'British Invasion'. Along with the music came the progressive rock attitude that he has remained faithful to throughout his career. In 2012 Dennis is a 32-year-member of long running band 'Tacoy Ryde' and a member in good standing with 'Fist Full of Blues' and Cold Feet. He has numerous recording credits dating back to the sixties when he and 'Colored Rain' recorded one of his original songs in Clovis, New Mexico in the same studio where Buddy Holly recorded. His most recent recordings are with Tacoy Ryde, Fist Full of Blues, Doug Jensen, Karl Andriuk and many TV and film submissions. As well as his regular bands, Dennis has toured extensively with Kenny Sheilds/Streethart and 80's rockers Toronto with Holly Woods. He has been in bands and duo's with Lionel Rault, Bobby Cameron, Darrel Barr, Jimmy Whiffen and most recently with band mate Dale Ladouceur. At home he enjoys songwriting, teaching piano and learning jazz standards to perform at seniors residences.
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
What a Beautiful Day
16/07/2012 06:02
My face in the mirror
Isn't wrinkled or drawn.
My house isn't dirty.
The cobwebs are gone.
My garden looks lovely.
And so does my lawn.
I think I might never,
Put my glasses back on!
WEBBITS
16/07/2012 06:02
Flatulence Could Cure High Blood Pressure
16/07/2012 06:02
Hydrogen sulphide — a toxic gas generated by bacteria living in the human gut — has been shown to control blood pressure in mice.
Those with higher levels of the gas had lower blood pressure than rodents with less.
More in the UK Sun.
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Starbucks
Coffee At
$ervu$ Place
Decision
Links To Today's Outstanding Photographs
16/07/2012 06:02
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16/07/2012 06:02
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Match Up
Match Up
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Hangman
Hangman
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July 15, 2012
15/07/2012 05:29
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
Is The City Of St. Albert Survey Accurate?
Hi Folks,
Take a look at the lead in ... go to the link and take a look, and vote on the poll and let them know what you think! (Here is the link).
Meanwhile, the survey released recently on St. Albert's Place, says something completely different. You may want to look at that as well: June 29, 2012 - St. Albert's Place On The Web.
It might be worthwhile letting Council know your thoughts as well via these email links:
Mayor Crouse
Councillor Bracko
Councillor Brodhead
Councillor Heron
Councillor Lemieux
Councillor MacKay
Councillor Parker
Lynda Flannery
Director and Past President
St. Albert Taxpayers Association
SINC SAYS:
Any survey that claims 99% of folks are satisfied has to be a fixed survey, doesn't it? That is the question on the minds of taxpayers after survey results were released on the city's web site and in the St. Albert Leader. Isn't it time taxpayers called the city's hand on a continuing series of surveys that contains answers to questions designed to make the city look good? Does a quality of life question have anything to do with living under the oppressive tax regime of mayor Crouse and his councils? Asking about their quality of life has everything to do with their incomes and their lifestyles, but nothing to do with where they live. You can have that kind of quality of life in any community if you have the money. Isn't it time Crouse and company asked real questions about real issues?
The Ugly Truth In Akinsdale
Hi Don …
A little trivia (tongue-in-cheek) … remember this place?
Paul Dicaire
St. Albert
An Industrial- Sized Car Wash In A Residential Neighbourhood
THAT was THEN as then as submitted by Paul:
THIS is NOW - The strip mall that disappeared and new residential eyesore. Many residents have openly stated they will boycott this unwanted business. Photo by Sinclair
Habitat's Invasion Of Privacy In The Extreme
And then there is this. How would you like to have your back yard being overlooked by Habitat For Humanity's version of row housing, so high your privacy is completely lost? The view from the upper floor windows includes Akinsdale resident's entire back yards. Photo by Sinclair
Akinsdale Residents:
Give Kingswood The Treatment We Got
A story in the St. Albert Leader headed, "Kingswood ASP plans grind to a halt", has some residents of Akinsdale fuming angry.
From the story:
The City of St. Albert wants to develop a park on a combined park and school site on Kingswood Boulevard in the middle of the neighbourhood, but developer Canterra is refusing to hand over the title to the site until guarantees are in place that a high school won’t be built there.
Coun. Cathy Heron has been leading the charge to get a proper park built in Kingswood, but she said that, after attending a public open house on June 19, the message from residents was loud and clear that they did not want the original ASP altered.
“I don’t yet have a solution on how to deal with this issue,” Heron said, “but to take it any further, work any further on this, we would be faced with a gallery full of people at a public hearing highly opposed to what council is trying to do, even though I think our motive in trying to get that park site is a good motive and a true motive.”
"Why does council listen and respond to dozens of Kingswood residents when they completely ignored us and forced slum row housing on us?", they ask. "We too had a gallery full of people attend council meetings, begging them not to ruin our neighbourhood, but that fell on deaf ears."
Good questions to ask, but council will not respond to them. It's a done deal Akinsdale and you're stuck with it.
So then, why is Kingswood being treated differently? In situations like this, one can almost always follow the money. Kingswood is a posh new development that likely generates many more tax dollars than Akinsdale and we wouldn't want to upset the upper class, now would we?
Council is clearly to date setting two different standards for what it apparently sees as two different classes of local residents. Apparently long term quarter-century old areas can be dumped on, but newcomers with money are given special treatment. Or so it would seem. Only council can reverse that impression they are leaving with the people of Akinsdale. "They should treat Kingswood with equal disdain and force their wants on those people too", said one Akinsdale resident to me as I shot the picture of Habitat.
The Gardener's Helper
A new gardening tip feature by a local gardener to help you understand what is grown locally and how you can use it.
Today's Veggie: Garlic Scapes:
How to use them: Cooking with garlic scapes.
82nd Annual Buck Lake Rodeo Action
Hi Don,
Some snaps from the 82nd annual Buck Lake rodeo. Good crowd, good Duffy stock, long arena, a little too long for the kit I brought along today. Anyway, bulls 12 plus two bullfighters, cowboys zero. Misplaced my program, so no names. Rodeo continues Sunday.
Al Popil
St. Albert
A bullfighter comes down after getting tossed while bull goes back to the bull rider.
A bull rider gets horned and the bullfighter comes in to distract the bull.
A barrel racer.
A saddle bronc rider prepares for a landing before getting barrel rolled by his mount.
Environment Canada's Official Weather Warning
4:36 AM MDT Sunday 15 July 2012
Rainfall warning for:
City of Edmonton - St. Albert - Sherwood Park issued
Heavy rainfall today and tonight.
A low pressure system has spread rainfall into Central Alberta today. A band of rain has pushed north extending from Whitecourt through Edmonton towards Lloydminster. This band of rain is expected to stall in Central Alberta and then wrap back down to the south as the low pressure system moves off. This will result in significant rainfall accumulations today and tonight in addition to the rainfall that was received overnight. Many areas of Central Alberta received 20 to 30 millimetres of rain overnight with areas west of Edmonton reporting over 50 millimetres. The Edmonton and Drayton Valley regions will likely receive an additional 30-50 millimetres by Monday morning with another 40-60 millimetres of rain expected for the Spruce Grove and Barrhead regions. The rain is expected to taper off Monday morning.
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Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Protest groups call for end to Calgary Stampede rodeo - CBC
Springsteen and McCartney cut off by London curfew - CNN
High temperatures prompt warnings in Ontario, Quebec - CTV
Animal rights activists ignored by Stampede-goers - Edmonton Journal
Ammonia leak forces River Cree Evacuation - Edmonton Sun
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Walter's as cranky as ever . . .
Fish
Versus
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Amazing People Doing Amazing Things
A collection of things to make you wonder how they do it.
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Is The City Of St. Albert Survey Accurate?
Take a look at the lead in ... go to the link and take a look, and vote on the poll and let them know what you think! (Here is the link).
Meanwhile, the survey released recently on St. Albert's Place, says something completely different. You may want to look at that as well: June 29, 2012 - St. Albert's Place On The Web.
It might be worthwhile letting Council know your thoughts as well via these email links:
Mayor Crouse
Councillor Bracko
Councillor Brodhead
Councillor Heron
Councillor Lemieux
Councillor MacKay
Councillor Parker
Lynda Flannery
Director and Past President
St. Albert Taxpayers Association
SINC SAYS:
Any survey that claims 99% of folks are satisfied has to be a fixed survey, doesn't it? That is the question on the minds of taxpayers after survey results were released on the city's web site and in the St. Albert Leader. Isn't it time taxpayers called the city's hand on a continuing series of surveys that contains answers to questions designed to make the city look good? Does a quality of life question have anything to do with living under the oppressive tax regime of mayor Crouse and his councils? Asking about their quality of life has everything to do with their incomes and their lifestyles, but nothing to do with where they live. You can have that kind of quality of life in any community if you have the money. Isn't it time Crouse and company asked real questions about real issues?
The Ugly Truth In Akinsdale
Hi Don …
A little trivia (tongue-in-cheek) … remember this place?
Paul Dicaire
St. Albert
An Industrial- Sized Car Wash In A Residential Neighbourhood
THAT was THEN as then as submitted by Paul:
THIS is NOW - The strip mall that disappeared and new residential eyesore. Many residents have openly stated they will boycott this unwanted business. Photo by Sinclair
Habitat's Invasion Of Privacy In The Extreme
And then there is this. How would you like to have your back yard being overlooked by Habitat For Humanity's version of row housing, so high your privacy is completely lost? The view from the upper floor windows includes Akinsdale resident's entire back yards. Photo by Sinclair
Akinsdale Residents:
Give Kingswood The Treatment We Got
A story in the St. Albert Leader headed, "Kingswood ASP plans grind to a halt", has some residents of Akinsdale fuming angry.
From the story:
The City of St. Albert wants to develop a park on a combined park and school site on Kingswood Boulevard in the middle of the neighbourhood, but developer Canterra is refusing to hand over the title to the site until guarantees are in place that a high school won’t be built there.
Coun. Cathy Heron has been leading the charge to get a proper park built in Kingswood, but she said that, after attending a public open house on June 19, the message from residents was loud and clear that they did not want the original ASP altered.
“I don’t yet have a solution on how to deal with this issue,” Heron said, “but to take it any further, work any further on this, we would be faced with a gallery full of people at a public hearing highly opposed to what council is trying to do, even though I think our motive in trying to get that park site is a good motive and a true motive.”
"Why does council listen and respond to dozens of Kingswood residents when they completely ignored us and forced slum row housing on us?", they ask. "We too had a gallery full of people attend council meetings, begging them not to ruin our neighbourhood, but that fell on deaf ears."
Good questions to ask, but council will not respond to them. It's a done deal Akinsdale and you're stuck with it.
So then, why is Kingswood being treated differently? In situations like this, one can almost always follow the money. Kingswood is a posh new development that likely generates many more tax dollars than Akinsdale and we wouldn't want to upset the upper class, now would we?
Council is clearly to date setting two different standards for what it apparently sees as two different classes of local residents. Apparently long term quarter-century old areas can be dumped on, but newcomers with money are given special treatment. Or so it would seem. Only council can reverse that impression they are leaving with the people of Akinsdale. "They should treat Kingswood with equal disdain and force their wants on those people too", said one Akinsdale resident to me as I shot the picture of Habitat.
The Gardener's Helper
A new gardening tip feature by a local gardener to help you understand what is grown locally and how you can use it.
Today's Veggie: Garlic Scapes:
How to use them: Cooking with garlic scapes.
82nd Annual Buck Lake Rodeo Action
Hi Don,
Some snaps from the 82nd annual Buck Lake rodeo. Good crowd, good Duffy stock, long arena, a little too long for the kit I brought along today. Anyway, bulls 12 plus two bullfighters, cowboys zero. Misplaced my program, so no names. Rodeo continues Sunday.
Al Popil
St. Albert
A bullfighter comes down after getting tossed while bull goes back to the bull rider.
A bull rider gets horned and the bullfighter comes in to distract the bull.
A barrel racer.
A saddle bronc rider prepares for a landing before getting barrel rolled by his mount.
Environment Canada's Official Weather Warning
4:36 AM MDT Sunday 15 July 2012
Rainfall warning for:
City of Edmonton - St. Albert - Sherwood Park issued
Heavy rainfall today and tonight.
A low pressure system has spread rainfall into Central Alberta today. A band of rain has pushed north extending from Whitecourt through Edmonton towards Lloydminster. This band of rain is expected to stall in Central Alberta and then wrap back down to the south as the low pressure system moves off. This will result in significant rainfall accumulations today and tonight in addition to the rainfall that was received overnight. Many areas of Central Alberta received 20 to 30 millimetres of rain overnight with areas west of Edmonton reporting over 50 millimetres. The Edmonton and Drayton Valley regions will likely receive an additional 30-50 millimetres by Monday morning with another 40-60 millimetres of rain expected for the Spruce Grove and Barrhead regions. The rain is expected to taper off Monday morning.
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Protest groups call for end to Calgary Stampede rodeo - CBC
Springsteen and McCartney cut off by London curfew - CNN
High temperatures prompt warnings in Ontario, Quebec - CTV
Animal rights activists ignored by Stampede-goers - Edmonton Journal
Ammonia leak forces River Cree Evacuation - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
Walter's as cranky as ever . . .
Fish
Versus
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Amazing People Doing Amazing Things
A collection of things to make you wonder how they do it.
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15/07/2012 05:29
When fish are in schools they sometimes ... take debate.
A thief who stole a calendar ... got twelve months.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles ... U.C.L.A.
The professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes ... was on shaky ground.
The batteries were given out ... free of charge.
A dentist and a manicurist married ... They fought tooth and nail.
A will is a ... dead giveaway.
If you don't pay your exorcist ... you can get repossessed.
With her marriage, she got a new name ... and a dress.
Show me a piano falling down a mineshaft and I'll show you ... A Flat miner.
You are stuck with your debt if ... you can't budge it.
Local Area Network in Australia : ... The LAN down under.
A boiled egg is ... hard to beat.
When you've seen one shopping centre ... you've seen a mall.
Police were called to a day care where a three-year-old was ... resisting a rest.
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15/07/2012 05:29
The Physics of Toilets
15/07/2012 05:28
You may get sent back in time and realize you don't have the strength to go on without indoor plumbing.
You may get asked this by a small child who, up until that moment, was the one person who believed you had the answer to everything.
Trust me. Sooner or later, you are going to want to know this.
Details on i09.
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