Alberta Votes 2008 - Blog Squad http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/ en Copyright 2008 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:31:22 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Naaaaaaa... Cyril CookCyril Cook
I remember as a child watching a CBC program called Fraggle Rock.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/naaaaaaa.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/naaaaaaa.html Cyril Cook Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:31:22 -0700 We, the opposition Loralee EdwardsLoralee Edwards
I was a scrutineer at one of the polls in Lethbridge last night.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/we_the_opposition.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/we_the_opposition.html Loralee Edwards Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:25:49 -0700 A disappointing landslide Darlene HullDarlene Hull
bit the bullet yesterday and voted for the Wildrose Alliance candidate in my area – much to my own surprise.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/a_disappointing_landslide.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/a_disappointing_landslide.html Darlene Hull Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:22:52 -0700 It's an honour just to be able to nominate PaulPaul Bellows
Election day speeches are rehearsed and strategic.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/its_an_honour_just_to_be_able.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/its_an_honour_just_to_be_able.html Paul Bellows Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:17:18 -0700 The dilemma Darlene HullDarlene Hull
Today is Election Day. I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced one that felt so “boring” in many ways.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/the_dilemma.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/the_dilemma.html Darlene Hull Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:12:12 -0700 Predictions of a political junkie Cyril CookCyril Cook
Bring out the popcorn folks because tonight is the night political nerds like me get to sit in front of their televisions and watch the results of the 83 ridings roll in.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/predictions_of_a_political_jun.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/03/predictions_of_a_political_jun.html Cyril Cook Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:00:38 -0700 More conservative than the Conservatives Loralee EdwardsLoralee Edwards
Maybe I am slow, but it just struck me that Hinman wants to be the new Klein.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/more_conservative_than_the_con.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/more_conservative_than_the_con.html Loralee Edwards Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:01:54 -0700 Fundraising for public institutions Loralee EdwardsLoralee Edwards
I was just watching the news that featured a story about the latest “dream home” lottery to support hospital's needs.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/fundraising_for_public_institu.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/fundraising_for_public_institu.html Loralee Edwards Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:00:39 -0700 Rent controls: a help or a hinder? Cyril CookCyril Cook
As some of the parties call for rent controls I thought I would tell a story about a middle-aged couple I know.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/rent_controls_a_help_or_a_hind.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/rent_controls_a_help_or_a_hind.html Cyril Cook Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0700 Whither the issues? Loralee EdwardsLoralee Edwards
The debate was what I expected...sorta.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/wither_the_issues.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/wither_the_issues.html Loralee Edwards Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:57:58 -0700 A muddled truth Darlene HullDarlene Hull
My friend Patty is an avid home schooler.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/a_muddled_truth.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/a_muddled_truth.html Darlene Hull Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:54:44 -0700 What are you doing next Monday? PaulPaul Bellows
Yes. There’s an Alberta election next week.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/what_are_you_doing_next_monday.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/what_are_you_doing_next_monday.html Paul Bellows Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:24:16 -0700 Hospital chaos, part 2 Darlene HullDarlene Hull
Now, not only do we have a serious shortage of staff, we have some other weird things happening in the hope of saving money.

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/hospital_chaos_part_ii.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/hospital_chaos_part_ii.html Darlene Hull Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:17 -0700 It's all right... or is it? Cyril CookCyril Cook
It seems Greenpeace’s environmental minions are intent on dogging the premier on every stop of his campaign.]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/its_all_right_or_is_it.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/its_all_right_or_is_it.html Cyril Cook Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:54:23 -0700 The more something changes... Loralee EdwardsLoralee Edwards
In the Calgary Herald or Sun the other day it said "It's disconcerting that a startling number of Canadians would rather vote for a U.S. presidential candidate than have a say in electing our next prime minister."

]]> http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/the_more_something_changes.html http://www.cbc.ca/albertavotes2008/blog/2008/02/the_more_something_changes.html Loralee Edwards Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:00:04 -0700