Tag Archives: Alberta

Independent Alberta will Split Canada in Two

Mark Carney as Alberta’s Saviour For decades, Albertans have concluded that they are being ignored by the Liberals in Ottawa. And, on the surface, this was true, usually because the province had no representation in Parliament after the Harper years. … Continue reading →

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What If This Song was Called “Life is a Carney-val”?

“Life Is A Carnival” by The Band (1971) It’s been running through my head, lately. Then I realized that it could be referencing PM Mark Carney’s recent political maneuvers. Now read the lyrics: You can walk on the waterDrown in … Continue reading →

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Neither Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail Could Keep Us Away

Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta (June 25, 2026) We attended a family wedding ceremony at this venue in Alberta. To make the trip significant, we first visited my sister and her partner for three days in White Rock, B.C., then Susan’s … Continue reading →

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When a British Show Tried to Branch Out to Canada

Heartbeat: Changing Places (1998) When Nick Berry decided to leave Heartbeat after 6 seasons, the producers gave him a storyline that allowed him (with his TV family) to move to Canada for Constable Rowan to start over as a Mountie. … Continue reading →

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Con-Federation: Canada and Its Provinces

Our True North, Strong and Free (to fight with the rest) National character is a very potent force when it comes to motivating individuals to join together. Regional character does the opposite. However, when it comes to finding a common … Continue reading →

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