September 18, 2012
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Public Input Wanted For STAT Long-Term Plan
Feedback will help determine
final recommendations to Council
St. Albert Transit (StAT) is seeking input from the public on the recommendations put forth in the updated Long-Term Department Plan. City Council approved Administration’s recommendation for public consultation after StAT presented their draft plan at the September 17, 2012 Council meeting.
StAT is soliciting input from all stakeholders, including riders, community groups, City Council and the public until November 17, 2012. In addition, an open house is being considered for early December. Details will be forthcoming.
St. Albert Transit’s Long-Term Department Plan is available online at: www.ridestat.ca. For a hard copy, call StAT at 780-418-6060. Comments can be sent to transit@st-albert.net or through the mail at: St. Albert Transit, 235 Carnegie Drive, St. Albert, AB T8N 5A7.
Feedback will help determine final recommendations which will be presented to Council for approval on February 6, 2013.
“StAT’s Long-Term Department Plan positions transit as a key component of the future economic growth of St. Albert and within the Capital Region,” says Bob McDonald, Director, St. Albert Transit. “As our community grows, it’s vital that StAT’s policies and recommendations are reflective of new population trends, technologies, passenger needs, roadway networks, regional considerations and Provincial directions.”
St. Albert Transit’s Long-Term Department Plan is a strategic policy and planning document that provides a framework for the development of future transit services for the next 15 years by:
* Establishing how StAT fits within the framework of Council’s priorities and St. Albert’s corporate vision and policies;
* Summarizing StAT’s current situation using ridership, revenue and service cost measures;
* Analyzing the results of rider and operator surveys;
* Projecting the trends relevant to public transit; and
* Identifying issues and opportunities for transit with a SWOT analysis.
The current Transit Long-Term Department Plan was approved by City Council in February 2006.
The public has the opportunity to provide feedback on recommendations which include revisions to StAT’s service standards and fare strategy, implementation of new transit facilities such as the South Transit Centre/Park and Ride with associated service and schedule changes, growth-related investments in buses and technology, improvements to customer information systems and a new marketing plan, and adding staff to support changes. The plan also incorporates the recommendations from the Handibus Specialized Transit Review and includes revised eligibility criteria, revised booking and scheduling processes, revised service including service into Edmonton, and fare changes to be comparable to conventional transit.
The financial implications of this plan are reflected in the 2013-2015 Transit Operating budget and the 2013-2015 Transit Capital Plan.
Maple Flag At Cold Lake - Photos By James
A St. Albert's Place regular reader was in 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.
US F-16 just touching down.
Trio of French Mirage 2000's on a fly over.
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BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Franklin artifacts 'very exciting find' for archeologists - CBC
132 inmates escape Mexican prison near U.S. border - CNN
Canadian flag removed from Quebec National Assembly - CTV
'All bets are off' if arena deal doesn't work: Katz - Edmonton Journal
Bad year for fans of Eskimos and Oilers - Edmonton Sun
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The Things That People Send Us
Our lady readers should smile at this one . . .
Ball
Bounces
Back
News Anchor Fails
Oh my, what a collection of embarrassing boo-boos by TV types.
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Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
September 18
Our 200th Show At LB's Pub
Big Hank Lionhart (Vocals) and
Steve Boddington (Guitar and vocals)
Big Hank - Started his musical career in high school in 1965 in Edmonton doing the top forty scene for nine years, then in 1974 he was fortunate to get offered the lead vocalist spot with legendary Hot Cottage, Edmonton's premier blues band at the time. Hank found his new love singing the blues and sang with Hot Cottage until 1978 then he moved to Victoria, BC and formed Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band who were signed to RCA Records and did a Canadian Tour to support their Tom Lavin, Blue Wave produced debut album. This was followed by a second album and more touring. The band opened shows for Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, James Cotton, George Thorogood, Koko Taylor, The Neville Brothers, and John Mayall to name a few. The band disbanded in 1982. Hank then moved to Vancouver and formed the R&B Toasters, a mainstay in the Vancouver R&B scene for five years this band was followed by the Kingpins with Jack Lavin former member of Powder Blues and they recorded two CDs and were on the A circuit on the west coast for five years. Hank relocated to Edmonton to join the members of Tacoy Ryde and form A Fist Full of Blues who are now in their sixth year and have two CDs to their credit of all original tunes. Everyone in the band writes and pride ourselves on the tight live performances. Discography: Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band - Debut - RCA 1980 - Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band - Here Comes Another - Independent - 1982 - The R&B Kingpins - Knocken 'Em Down - Live at the Yale - Independant - 2004 - The R&B Kingpins - This Road - Independent - 2005- Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band - Bluesography - 2008 - Big Hank and A Fist Full of Blues - Lightning Strike my Boogie - Independent - 2009 - Big Hank and A Fist Full of Blues - Bluesville - Independent - 2011- Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band - Wig Out - 2011 - The R&B Toaster and Butterhorns - Live - 2011.
Steve - Guitarist from Edmonton, Alberta (Born: 1949, Stockport, Cheshire, England). Lived in Edmonton since 1960. Started professional career as a drummer with Wally Curtis and the Shades (1965). Began playing guitar shortly after and played with the St. James Infirmary (1966-68). Heavily influenced by British blues guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green and the Three Kings. Started the band, Cat’s Squirrel in 1969. Played with Saskatoon recording artists, Witness Inc. (1970-71). Upon returning to Edmonton in 1971, formed the band “Hot Cottage”, in order to have a vehicle through which to explore the blues. Hot Cottage (1971-present) is still one of the longest lived Edmonton Blues bands. In 1981, attended the University of Alberta, eventually graduating with a Ph.D. in Educational History in 2000, all the while playing the blues he loves! I am so excited to finally get Steve in front of our fan base. I was honoured to be asked to fill in with Hot Cottage for a gig thanks to Big Hank and thats where I finally got to experience what I had always heard about this very respected local guitarist. Steve's guitar style and sound is amazing and has a tasty aggressive bite to it. He was right to my right on stage and that gave me a great comfort zone not to mention having the king himself Big Hank in front of me.
A huge thanks to Kenny Skoreyko, Moosehead beer, barsnbands.com, The Beier family at LB's Pub, our fan base and patrons, all jammers, and our great regular staff for all the support you have given us for these 200 weeks at LB's Pub.
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
Public Input Wanted For STAT Long-Term Plan
final recommendations to Council
St. Albert Transit (StAT) is seeking input from the public on the recommendations put forth in the updated Long-Term Department Plan. City Council approved Administration’s recommendation for public consultation after StAT presented their draft plan at the September 17, 2012 Council meeting.
StAT is soliciting input from all stakeholders, including riders, community groups, City Council and the public until November 17, 2012. In addition, an open house is being considered for early December. Details will be forthcoming.
St. Albert Transit’s Long-Term Department Plan is available online at: www.ridestat.ca. For a hard copy, call StAT at 780-418-6060. Comments can be sent to transit@st-albert.net or through the mail at: St. Albert Transit, 235 Carnegie Drive, St. Albert, AB T8N 5A7.
Feedback will help determine final recommendations which will be presented to Council for approval on February 6, 2013.
“StAT’s Long-Term Department Plan positions transit as a key component of the future economic growth of St. Albert and within the Capital Region,” says Bob McDonald, Director, St. Albert Transit. “As our community grows, it’s vital that StAT’s policies and recommendations are reflective of new population trends, technologies, passenger needs, roadway networks, regional considerations and Provincial directions.”
St. Albert Transit’s Long-Term Department Plan is a strategic policy and planning document that provides a framework for the development of future transit services for the next 15 years by:
* Establishing how StAT fits within the framework of Council’s priorities and St. Albert’s corporate vision and policies;
* Summarizing StAT’s current situation using ridership, revenue and service cost measures;
* Analyzing the results of rider and operator surveys;
* Projecting the trends relevant to public transit; and
* Identifying issues and opportunities for transit with a SWOT analysis.
The current Transit Long-Term Department Plan was approved by City Council in February 2006.
The public has the opportunity to provide feedback on recommendations which include revisions to StAT’s service standards and fare strategy, implementation of new transit facilities such as the South Transit Centre/Park and Ride with associated service and schedule changes, growth-related investments in buses and technology, improvements to customer information systems and a new marketing plan, and adding staff to support changes. The plan also incorporates the recommendations from the Handibus Specialized Transit Review and includes revised eligibility criteria, revised booking and scheduling processes, revised service including service into Edmonton, and fare changes to be comparable to conventional transit.
The financial implications of this plan are reflected in the 2013-2015 Transit Operating budget and the 2013-2015 Transit Capital Plan.
Maple Flag At Cold Lake - Photos By James
A St. Albert's Place regular reader was in 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.
US F-16 just touching down.
Trio of French Mirage 2000's on a fly over.
__________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
Franklin artifacts 'very exciting find' for archeologists - CBC
132 inmates escape Mexican prison near U.S. border - CNN
Canadian flag removed from Quebec National Assembly - CTV
'All bets are off' if arena deal doesn't work: Katz - Edmonton Journal
Bad year for fans of Eskimos and Oilers - Edmonton Sun
__________________________________________________________________
The Things That People Send Us
Our lady readers should smile at this one . . .
Ball
Bounces
Back
News Anchor Fails
Oh my, what a collection of embarrassing boo-boos by TV types.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Playing Tonight At LB's Pub
Our 200th Show At LB's Pub
Big Hank Lionhart (Vocals) and
Steve Boddington (Guitar and vocals)
Big Hank - Started his musical career in high school in 1965 in Edmonton doing the top forty scene for nine years, then in 1974 he was fortunate to get offered the lead vocalist spot with legendary Hot Cottage, Edmonton's premier blues band at the time. Hank found his new love singing the blues and sang with Hot Cottage until 1978 then he moved to Victoria, BC and formed Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band who were signed to RCA Records and did a Canadian Tour to support their Tom Lavin, Blue Wave produced debut album. This was followed by a second album and more touring. The band opened shows for Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, James Cotton, George Thorogood, Koko Taylor, The Neville Brothers, and John Mayall to name a few. The band disbanded in 1982. Hank then moved to Vancouver and formed the R&B Toasters, a mainstay in the Vancouver R&B scene for five years this band was followed by the Kingpins with Jack Lavin former member of Powder Blues and they recorded two CDs and were on the A circuit on the west coast for five years. Hank relocated to Edmonton to join the members of Tacoy Ryde and form A Fist Full of Blues who are now in their sixth year and have two CDs to their credit of all original tunes. Everyone in the band writes and pride ourselves on the tight live performances. Discography: Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band - Debut - RCA 1980 - Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band - Here Comes Another - Independent - 1982 - The R&B Kingpins - Knocken 'Em Down - Live at the Yale - Independant - 2004 - The R&B Kingpins - This Road - Independent - 2005- Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band - Bluesography - 2008 - Big Hank and A Fist Full of Blues - Lightning Strike my Boogie - Independent - 2009 - Big Hank and A Fist Full of Blues - Bluesville - Independent - 2011- Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band - Wig Out - 2011 - The R&B Toaster and Butterhorns - Live - 2011.
Steve - Guitarist from Edmonton, Alberta (Born: 1949, Stockport, Cheshire, England). Lived in Edmonton since 1960. Started professional career as a drummer with Wally Curtis and the Shades (1965). Began playing guitar shortly after and played with the St. James Infirmary (1966-68). Heavily influenced by British blues guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green and the Three Kings. Started the band, Cat’s Squirrel in 1969. Played with Saskatoon recording artists, Witness Inc. (1970-71). Upon returning to Edmonton in 1971, formed the band “Hot Cottage”, in order to have a vehicle through which to explore the blues. Hot Cottage (1971-present) is still one of the longest lived Edmonton Blues bands. In 1981, attended the University of Alberta, eventually graduating with a Ph.D. in Educational History in 2000, all the while playing the blues he loves! I am so excited to finally get Steve in front of our fan base. I was honoured to be asked to fill in with Hot Cottage for a gig thanks to Big Hank and thats where I finally got to experience what I had always heard about this very respected local guitarist. Steve's guitar style and sound is amazing and has a tasty aggressive bite to it. He was right to my right on stage and that gave me a great comfort zone not to mention having the king himself Big Hank in front of me.
A huge thanks to Kenny Skoreyko, Moosehead beer, barsnbands.com, The Beier family at LB's Pub, our fan base and patrons, all jammers, and our great regular staff for all the support you have given us for these 200 weeks at LB's Pub.
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
