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Tag Archives: Chamber of Commerce
Why I won’t be participating in the Election Forum
Election Forum It’s simple. The game is rigged, the deck is stacked against me, the winner has already been decided (as with the last election) even before Nomination Day. Therefore, I will not participate in a farce subjecting myself to … Continue reading
Municipal Election Candidates Forums
Election Candidates Forums Schedule The Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce has just finalized plans for two Municipal Candidates Forums, to take place next week. The first Election Forum will take place on Wednesday, October 9th, start time is 7:00 PM … Continue reading
Posted in CNP Politics
Tagged Chamber of Commerce, Council, Election Forum, Mayor, Mayoral Debate, MDM, Municipal Candidates Forums
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Is ‘Backroom Politics’ coming to the Pass
Backroom Politics Some people here in the Pass with respect to this blog post’s title might rightfully say, “when did it ever leave?” Sure we’ve had far to many in-camera meetings with this current council but does anyone really believe … Continue reading
Jobs, Jobs, No Where a Job
…. especially if you’re a senior. No Where a Job This post is about joblessness, specifically among seniors here in the Pass. Although I am less than a year away from the official age of retirement, for months now I … Continue reading
Bridgecreek seeks discharge from Bankruptcy
Discharge from Bankruptcy Sought Well the Bridgecreek (Gold Dust Twins) are in the news again seeking discharge from bankruptcy, while investors are still seeking justice and jail time for them instead. The following is an email I received today from … Continue reading
Posted in CNP Politics
Tagged Bill Bradley, Blairmore, Bridgecreek, Chamber of Commerce, Colin Becker, Council, Crowsnest Pass, Hardie and Kelly, Mayor, River Run, Trustee, Trustees
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Blogging: 100,000 visitors, and growing
Blogging Today I realized that as of the other day (April 11) I have been blogging here for the past 4 years. In that time, I have had over 100,000 visitors. (Not bad for a hick in the sticks, hey! … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Culture
Tagged Blogging, Chamber of Commerce, Crowsnest Pass, Sportsplex, Trade Show
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Mayor’s address to the Chamber of Commerce
Mayor’s address In this week’s Pass Herald there is the following letter to the editor from one of our own in the community for whom I have nothing but the deepest respect and admiration. It very well maybe that we … Continue reading
Posted in CNP Politics
Tagged Chamber of Commerce, Crowsnest Pass, Letter to the Editor, Mayor Bruce Decoux, Pass Herald, Tim Grier
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The Trouble with the Crowsnest Pass
The trouble with the Crowsnest Pass is some of its long-time residents who think they own the place, and that everything has to revolve solely around them and their wants and needs, and the hell with everybody else. I speak … Continue reading
Posted in CNP Politics
Tagged Chamber of Commerce, Council, Crowsnest Pass, Economic Task Force, Masons, Mayor, Municipal Government, Old Boys Club
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Catching up: Random Thoughts
Random Thoughts My apologies, job searching has gotten in the way of my blogging the last week or so and I have fallen behind with respect to some local news stories. I will summarize my thoughts on some of them … Continue reading
Why they hate me so
Why they hate me so A comment from a Chamber of Commerce director in my last post got me to thinking how I should once again speak out about this establishment organization that is similar in many respects to our … Continue reading
Posted in CNP Politics
Tagged Adhoc Committee, Bridgecreek, Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures, Crowsnest Pass, Economic Development, Economy, Mayor
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