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Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Jeff Davison - 2025 Calgary Mayor Candidate & Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre - an Alberta-based health charity dedicated to providing clinical support, education and resources to help men navigate the complex world of prostate cancer.Mr. Davison has spent over twenty years with publicly traded companies in the energy, technology and creative services sectors and was elected to Calgary City Council from 2017 - 2021. Jeff Davison is currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate, and has previously served on the Board of Directors for Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Calgary Economic Development, and the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. Mr. Davison earned a bachelor's degree in Communications Studies from the University of Calgary in 2003, and also attended Cornell University in 2017 for its Strategy Program in Marketing.Among other things we disused The 2025 Calgary Mayor Election: Unlocking Economic Development & Why it Matters.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade LabsCanada ActionCanadian Energy Executive AssociationSupport the show

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a director on the boards of multiple private and public companies. Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a director on the boards of multiple private and public companies. Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATIONS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a director on the boards of multiple private and public companies. Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATIONS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Calgary Board of Education is not going to remove Sir John A. MacDonald's name from one of its schools. A former student there asked for a name change in the spirt of reconciliation but, the CBE has denied that request. What do you think of that decision?

‌The Federal government has ordered rail workers back to work, avoiding strike action from Canada's two major railways. What comes next in this saga and could this situation have been avoided? We explore the topic with Bruce Curran, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. Next, the kids are getting set to return to class this week, and for many it will be the first year where cell phones will no longer be welcomed in the classroom. We discuss the change and what parents and students need to know moving ahead with Mark Bylsma, Policy Coordinator with the Calgary Board of Education. Finally, could playing ‘video games' for a couple of hours a day have a ‘positive impact' on your mental health? Well that just may be the case, according to a new study on the topic. We get details on the research from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call' family physician.

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a director on the boards of multiple private and public companies. Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a director on the boards of multiple private and public companies. Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a director on the boards of multiple private and public companies. Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a director on the boards of multiple private and public companies.  Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATION, an Alberta based advocacy and advertising agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a Director on the boards of multiple private and public companies.  Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATION, an Alberta based advocacy and advertising agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Davison, former City of Calgary councillor. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre. He is also currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate and is a Director on the boards of multiple private and public companies. Guest: Michael Walters was on Edmonton City Council from 2013-2021 and is currently partner, director of strategy, BERLIN COMMUNICATIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlie Kraig and Rick Gilson visit with a long-time friend and colleague, Joanne Pitman, who was recently appointed as Chief Superintendent of the Calgary Board of Education or CBE. Jo (as she prefers to be called) shares some thoughts on her most recent read - and re-read, "What We Owe the Future" by William MacAskill and how it has influenced her thinking and work as a system leader and human sharing planet Earth. The episode draws to a close with Jo sharing one of many great poems from the book, "Leading from Within: Poetry that sustains the courage to lead." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: how the Calgary Board of Education is addressing a big influx of students; the price of oil is slumping this week. We tell you why, and what it could mean for the province's finances; we meet a Calgary guy with a huge orchid collection.

Chris Fenlon-MacDonald is an adventure racer and father, living in Calgary AB. He is the owner and founder of Rocky Mountain Adventure Racing and also played a huge role in the creation of the Swamp Donkey events in Manitoba. Recently he completed the Expedition Canada Adventure Race in the Okanagan in 2022 and is currently training for 2023!After serving as a full-time reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces in Winnipeg and Edmonton and spending time in academia in Australia, he returned to Calgary, Alberta to teach in an elementary setting. Chris has a Masters of Education from the University of Alberta and is currently a Well-Being Specialist for the Calgary Board of Education. In this role, he supports the professional learning aimed to increase the capacity of school communities by working with superintendents, senior school leadership, teachers, parents, students and allied health promotion specialists. Through this work Chris found a passion for school-health promotion, and the broad impacts comprehensive school health has on student wellbeing. In this episode, we discuss:Chris' running and athletic backgroundAdventure racing and why he was drawn to itHow Rocky Mountain Adventure Racing was bornWhat Chris loves about adventure racing and finally,Why you might want to try it!Chris has a passion not only for adventure racing, but also sharing it with others. You can't help but become intrigued as you listen to this conversation and you may just find yourself mixing it up a little in your next race!Connect with Chris & Rocky Mountain Adventure Racing:Website: rockymountainar.comInstagram: @rockymountainarConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

A very real challenge for many moms experiencing challenging pregnancies is how they will finish their high school diplomas in a safe and supportive environment.In today's episode, Cam sits down with Jeff Park, founder and executive director of the Alberta Parents' Union, to talk about the shocking news that the Calgary Board of Education is seeking to move the current facility for young moms seeking to finish their schooling from a safe, secure, independent location to a shared facility where there was literally a student stabbing only a few weeks ago, as well as how you can help ensure these moms receive the learning environment they deserve.For more about the Alberta Parents' Union, go to: https://www.albertaparentsunion.ca/To support the PLG podcast, go to: www.patreon.com/prolifeguys

On today's show: Premier Danielle Smith has tabled her long awaited sovereignty act. Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail joins us to break it all down; the Calgary Board of Education has decided to relocate its school for teenage moms. We speak with a former student; the Unconventional Panel makes its return talking about what else? Taxes! And transit!

In this week's episode, Nick Moskaluk offers educators strategies to enhance the inclusion of creativity into your lessons to enhance student engagement.    In this episode, we discuss: Including Social and Cultural Responsive Topics Questioning to Guide Learning Teaching Tools and Strategies to Engage Your Students And his Podcast, Ready Set Growth About Nick Moskaluk: Nick has been teaching for the last 12 years with the Calgary Board of Education, he has found himself in a variety of teaching settings including being an intervention specialist to a homeroom math and science teacher. He thrives on helping others around him and knows leadership starts with himself. Creativity is at the heart of his work and aims to infuse this in all his work.  Follow Nick Moskaluk: Website:  https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ (https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth (https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readysetgrowthpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/readysetgrowthpodcast/)    [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Aspire-Swag-Website-Image-update-6.18.21.png () Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] NEW Aspire Swag with Discount Code: ASPIRE  Tee-Shirts and Drinkware: https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast (ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast)   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? https://joshstamper.com/contact/ (Contact Joshua Stamper ) for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices athttp://www.teachsummit.com/stamper ( www.teachsummit.com/stamper) Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact:https://joshstamper.com/contact/ ( https://joshstamper.com/contact/) Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper ( www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper ( www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper) Linkedin:http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ ( www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast ( https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast) Subscribe:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2)   Aspire to Lead made it to the Best New Education Books [caption id="attachment_3718" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_8944.jpg () Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper, Book Authority Award, Best new book[/caption] I'm happy to announce that my book, "Aspire to Lead", made it to https://bookauthority.org/books/new-education-books?t=1424ls&s=award&book=1953852386 (BookAuthority's Best New Education Books). BookAuthority collects and ranks the best books in the world, and it is a great honor to get this kind of recognition. Thank you for all your support! The book is available for purchase https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953852386?tag=uuid10-20 (on Amazon). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the...

Gisele Kreuger is the creator of The Winner Will. She has over 40 years' experience with elite athletes as both a player and a coach. Gisele was fierce competitor as a volleyball player. Her U of Saskatchewan team won USport Nationals three years in a row and Gisele was the MVP in her second year of University. She is Inducted into 6 Halls of Fame with that team. In 2015, she was inducted into the Volleyball Canada Hall of Fame with her 1980 Junior National Team for winning a gold medal against Cuba in the NORCECA Championship. As a coach for high school and club volleyball, Gisele's teams have won countless tournaments and championships. In 2007, she was awarded the AVA 18U Coach of the Year.Gisele taught for thirty years with experience in elementary, junior and senior high schools as a Physical Education teacher and high school Guidance Counselor. In 1995, she was awarded an Alberta Teacher Excellence Award. In 1999, Gisele completed a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and was seconded to Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) where she developed the Education Centre for clients in yearlong drug and alcohol treatment. She was also a member of the Critical Incident Response Team for the Calgary Board of Education. In her personal life, Gisele has displayed remarkable resiliency as a cancer survivor. She is an individual who relishes life's challenges as an opportunity to grow. Gisele lives in Calgary with her husband, and they enjoy life with their two adult daughters, two sons-in-law and four grandchildren. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kwame Asiedu of Braintoy shares how Artificial Intelligence is going to change the world. It is his goal to make AI in Canada and the world more accessible and easier to implement. For the transcription of this episode please visit: https://www.rainforestab.ca/yyc-blog/podcast-episode-155-transcription Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Host: Lindsay Skabar is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Bōde, Canada's first online real estate marketplace. Giving customers choice and access are central to her personal and business philosophy. Before her career in tech and real estate, Lindsay served on the Global Business Development team at Axia, which brought high performing, low-cost fibre optic internet to rural Alberta and globally to the USA, France and Singapore. She participates in humanitarian work around the world and in her hometown of Calgary. She continues to be committed to non-profit work in the form of board engagements. Former Chair of Aids Calgary and Chair of the Branch Out Neurological Foundation for many years. Lindsay now sits on the Mount Royal University Foundation Board. She studied business and marketing at Bishop's University. Lindsay is focused on scaling Bōde across Canada, and eventually, internationally. Guest: Kwame Asiedu is a data scientist, entrepreneur, educator and machine learning visionary who is passionate about empowering the next generation of AI and ML users. As co-founder and Co-CEO of Calgary's Braintoy, Asiedu is bringing an accessible and affordable machine learning platform to large, small and medium-sized businesses around the world. With clients in Canada, Ghana, Kuwait, Germany and Bangladesh, Braintoy is Canada's first low code/no code machine learning solution helping businesses with AI-powered decision support. With a background in data science and architecture with Shaw, Enmax and ATB, Asiedu has helped a variety of industries leverage the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to maximize business performance. Asiedu is a co-creator and instructor of the Applied AI and ML Bootcamp at SAIT, and has delivered introductory AI and ML workshops to junior school students throughout the Calgary Board of Education.    Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out. We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Quotes: "So we believe that AI as has been called the next electricity is a general purpose technology that is going to disrupt every industry. And so you cannot scale it by just hiring unicorns or bringing people in who will always solve your problems for you. Everybody has domain knowledge. So the best way to scale it is to empower people to do it." "We've had people who have taken some of these online courses, even master's degree in data science, and they will still come and join the bootcamp. Why? Because it was not applied. So we focused on applied artificial intelligence. And through that, we created a curriculum that will teach you the principles of machine learning." Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: Assembly Coworking Space Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan  

In part two of my interview with Lise Stransky, we expand on the importance of career health. Lise explains that everyone essentially has two jobs: the work we are paid to do and managing “Me Inc.” and it's the alignment between the two that is vital to keep in check. A key way to do this is to seek out meaningful work rather than just the idealized “dream job”.When I asked Lise how she has been assisting clients with “career health checks” through the pandemic, she points out that acknowledging the new skills they've gained is an important step. Not simply the pivot to remote work - though that is assuredly a new skill many of us have been learning - but what has been learned from job loss as well. Ask yourself where you've helped someone else. Where have opportunities grown through the pandemic? These are all notable questions.In striving to maintain work and life wellness, Lise works to remain engaged in the activity she's in. We discuss that important wellness consideration and share hopes for healthy career futures in this thoughtful second episode. Resources Mentioned:What Next? by Barbara Moses‘The Future Of' - podcast by Todd Hirsch of ATB Financial‘The Next Normal' - podcast by Lisa Taylor, Challenge Factory President12 Days of Christmas Career Health Tips on Calgary Career Counselling Instagram About Lise Stransky:As a Certified Career Development Professional, Lise Stransky believes work should be meaningful. She also believes being proactive and managing your career health is as important as going to the dentist! This is the philosophy that has guided her work for the past 17 years. Before she became self-employed and a ‘portfolio careerist', Lise worked for the Canadian Automobile Association, University of Calgary Career Services, the Certified General Accountants (now CPA Alberta), Calgary Board of Education and the University of Guelph. A graduate of the Career Development Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate program from Conestoga College, Lise also holds a BA in English from the University of Guelph and certificates in Personality Dimensions facilitation and Mental Health First Aid.Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance.

It's that day! Our Monthly Political Round Table back for another look back on the last 30 days in politics here in Calgary, Alberta, and Canada. In todays episode we welcome friend of the show and former MLA for Calgary Bow Deborah Drever, and former Calgary Board of Education candidate Olga Barcelo We talk politics, here in the city of Calgary, what is happening in the province's capitol, and what is transpiring in Canada over the last 30 days. If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

In this episode, Lise Stransky and I discuss the value of career health and making choices that will best suit us and our goals in life. Lise Stransky works at Calgary Career Counseling and as a Certified Career Development Professional, she has keen insights into how to navigate change, both chosen and that which is foisted upon us, with resilience. Lise shares advice on how to not only build a network but maintain your existing network. We talk about how people often have blindspots when it comes to the intrinsic value in who you know and who you continue to meet. Lise details the key skills everyone should have heading into the future, whether employed or looking for new work opportunities, and how learning is something we should never stop doing. What is the health of your career heading into 2022? Now is a good time to assess where you are and where you want to be, and this episode will give you very thoughtful advice on how to go about that assessment.About Lise Stransky:As a Certified Career Development Professional, Lise Stransky believes work should be meaningful. She also believes being proactive and managing your career health is as important as going to the dentist! This is the philosophy that has guided her work for the past 17 years. Before she became self-employed and a ‘portfolio careerist', Lise worked for the Canadian Automobile Association, University of Calgary Career Services, the Certified General Accountants (now CPA Alberta), Calgary Board of Education and the University of Guelph. A graduate of the Career Development Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate program from Conestoga College, Lise also holds a BA in English from the University of Guelph and certificates in Personality Dimensions facilitation and Mental Health First Aid.Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance.

Are you using wordless picture books in your speech therapy sessions?    If you have been following me for a while, you probably already know that I absolutely love wordless resources. Wordless videos and picture books make learning so much fun!    If you are new to this idea and wondering why you should use wordless picture books, you don't want to miss this episode of SLP Coffee Talk. I sat down with Hanna Stroud to dive deeper into the topic of wordless picture books and explain how they can take your therapy sessions to the next level.    Hanna Stroud has operated a tutoring and consulting company, called My Literacy Space, since 2008 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Previously Hanna worked for the Calgary Board of Educations supporting the Resource Team with literacy instruction for children K-6. Providing one-on-one tutoring sessions with a focus on language and literacy skills, Hanna is passionate about structured literacy, children's picture books, and multisensory learning activities.    For over a decade, Hanna has been a National Trainer for Reading With TLC and provided training for their Lively Letters method of teaching children to read. Hanna also provides webinars and in-person workshops for parents, educators, and organizations every month. Some of the important topics covered are the benefits of wordless picture books to build language and literacy skills, the importance of a structured literacy approach, comprehension skills, and other engaging topics.    Tune in to hear the benefits of wordless picture books, the best books to get started, and how to start incorporating them in your speech therapy sessions!  Resources Mentioned:  Follow Hanna on Instagram Visit Hanna's website Get Hanna's free guide to learn more about wordless picture books Check out the Wordless Picture Book Webinar Check out My Literacy Space on TpT Check out my wordless picture books blog post Bee & Me - Alison Jay Hike - Pete Oswald I Walk With Vanessa - Kerascoet Rosie's Glasses - Dave Whamond Ball - Mary Sullivan Meow - Victoria Ying Thunderstorm - Arthur Geisert   Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/98   Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast Follow Hallie on Instagram  Follow Hallie on Facebook Follow Hallie on Pinterest

Darvin Zuch is running to be the next Calgary Board of Education School Board Trustee for Ward 12 and 14 in the city of Calgary. Zuch says that we need financial steward that will stop shortfalls in the CBE budget, and will stop with the Blame Game. In todays episode we talk about his campaign, and his vision for the Calgary Board of Education and Ward 12 & 14. Follow Darvin Zuch Website: https://forastrongeralberta.ca/ If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

David Barrett is s running to be the next Calgary Board of Education School Board Trustee for Ward 8 & 9. Barrett says his platform is based on 5 pillars. We chat about those pillars and how they will help make the CBE better for students and parents. In todays episode we talk about his campaign, and his vision for the CBE. Follow David Barrett Website: https://www.db4cbe.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbinyyc?lang=en If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

Humaira Falak is running to be the next Calgary Board of Education School Board Trustee for Ward 5 and 10 in the city of Calgary. Falak says that her campaign is focused on how we need to be reflective and responsive to the unique challenges the CBE is currently facing. In todays episode we talk about her campaign, and his vision for the Calgary Board of Education and Ward 5 and 10. Follow Humaira Falak Website: https://humairafalak4trustee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humairafalak Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/humaira.naveed If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

Over the next week we will be diverting from our Municipal series and focusing on the other elections taking place on October 18. Today we welcome Charlene May onto the show. She is currently running for the Calgary Board of Education Ward 12 & 14 School Board Trustee. We talk about her decision to run for the School Board, her vision to represent all residents/parents. Her views on the current provincial proposed curriculum, and how her priorities will shape her as a school board trustee. Follow Charlene: Website: https://www.charlenemay2021.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charleneward12and14 Instagram: http://instagram.com/charlenemayward12and14 If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

Over the next week we will be diverting from our Municipal series and focusing on the other elections taking place on October 18. Today we welcome Susan Vukadinovic onto the show. She is currently running for the Calgary Board of Education Ward 8 & 9 School Board Trustee. We talk about her decision to run for the School Board, her vision to represent all residents/parents. Her views on the current provincial proposed curriculum, and how her priorities will shape her as a school board trustee. Follow Susan: Website: https://www.susanvukadinovic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanVuka Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.vukadinovic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanvukadinovic/ If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

Over the next week we will be diverting from our Municipal series and focusing on the other elections taking place on October 18. Today we welcome Laura Hack onto the show. She is currently running for the Calgary Board of Education Ward 3 & 4 School Board Trustee. We talk about her decision to run for the School Board, her vision to represent all residents/parents. Her views on the current provincial proposed curriculum, and how her priorities will shape her as a school board trustee. Follow Nancy: Website: https://laurahack.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraHack34 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurahack34 If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

Over the next week we will be diverting from our Municipal series and focusing on the other elections taking place on October 18. Today we welcome Nancy Close onto the show. She is currently running for the Calgary Board of Education Ward 11 & 13 School Board Trustee. We talk about her decision to run for the School Board, after leaving the same position 10 years ago, her vision to represent all residents/parents. And her views on the current provincial proposed curriculum. Follow Nancy: Website: https://www.nancyclose.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/neclose Instagram: https://instagram.com/neclose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy4trustee/ If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

Over the next week we will be diverting from our Municipal series and focusing on the other elections taking place on October 18. Today we welcome Olga Barcelo onto the show. She is currently running for the Calgary Board of Education Ward 6 & 7 School Trustee. We talk about her decision to run for the School Board, her vision to represent all residents/parents. And what she sees is the biggest challenge the school board faces in the next for years. Follow Olga: Twitter: https://twitter.com/olgabarceloyyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olgabarceloyyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olgabarceloyyc/ If you like what you hear and want to keep the show going consider sponsoring the show at : https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc. © 2021

Finally after international public shaming and all the hard work and effort put in by all the people involved, the Calgary Board of Education has finally agreed to change the name of Langevin School.  This is our thoughts and feelings about how it all came to happen.  A huge thank you to everyone involved, and especially the students that led this effort, your voice matters, your leadership matters.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on innovators in local government across the globe. Read the Guide.More info: Featured government:  Portland, MaineGovernment Guest:  Jessica Grondin, Director of communications and digital servicesFeatured government board:  Calgary Board of Education Government Guest:  Deb Hamilton, Community engagement consultantFeatured Maker: Civil SpaceMaker Guest: Tim Booker, CEOVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

The Calgary Board of Education has released its back to school plan for students this fall, and it includes a lot of hand washing. Christopher Usih, chief superintendent of CBE and superintendent of school improvement Joanne Pitman joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the boards re-entry plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Friday, May 22nd. The Morning News begins with our weekly chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Sue and Andrew get the Mayor's views on whether or not our city will get the green light to move to the next stage of the Province's phased-in re-opening plan. With 'restrictions' slowly being lifted, many people have had thoughts of heading to the mountains. Sue and Andrew catch up with Tourism Canmore/Kananaskis on what's open - and what you can expect if you're heading West. Then they take a look at what life will look like post-pandemic....Particularly when it comes to where we do our jobs.  The Morning News hears the thoughts of a Real Estate and Management Professor from Ryerson University. Sue and Anddrew take a look at the ongoing saga of the Provincial Government's independent audit of the Calgary Board of Education. They get reaction to the results of the review from the NDP's Education Critic – Sarah Hoffman. It's a new documentary which takes a snapshot of a single day of hockey in Canada as seen through the eyes of hockey fans from across the nation.  Former Calgary Flame's legend Lanny McDonald tells them about “Hockey 24”. Sue and Andrew hear the story of a Calgary author who turned a personal tragedy into a new book aimed at embracing the little things in life to manifest joy.

Guest Education Minister Adriana LaGrange

Guest Lisa Davis, former CBE trustee for wards 6 and 7

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Wednesday, May 20th. The Morning News begins with its weekly Ask the Doctor series focusing on your COVID-19 questions. Sue and Andrew get answers from infectious disease specialist, Dr. Craig Jenne from the University of Calgary. Next - it's the shows monthly conversation with Police Chief Mark Neufeld.  Sue and Andrew get the latest on crime trends in our city during the Pandemic and hear how the CPS is continuing to keep city streets safe, while practicing Social Distancing. The Morning News takes a look at the initial deliberations that took place Tuesday on the Calgary Board of Education 20-21 budget. They hear from CBE Chair, Marilyn Dennis, on the timeline ahead for setting the budget, as well as Barb Silva of Support Our Students with her thoughts on the reported 40-million dollar shortfall being faced for the year ahead. Summer day-camps may look a lot different this year.  With what's available and what parents can expect, Sue and Andrew touch base with Ellen Percival, Editor of Calgary's Child Magazine.  

The Calgary Board of Education began its budget deliberations on Tuesday. Chair of the board, Marilyn Dennis and Barb Silva from Support our Students, join the Morning News to discuss the future of schools in the city.

We are back with episode 6 of “What’s the good news?” bringing a twice-weekly dose of uplifting stories and good news bulletins from our hallway to lockdown wherever you are!Today we chat about:Penguin Random House UK is distributing free books to some of the communities most affected by the coronavirus crisis, including families on low incomes and older people facing isolation.https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/company/news/2020/april/penguin-random-house-uk-distributing-free-books-to-communities-f.htmlJoy4All project set up by students of the Ever Active Schools recreational leadership program run by the Calgary Board of Education to share a hotline for Isolated seniors to listen to pre-recorded messages of positivity. Jokes, stories, meditations & educational messages.https://www.instagram.com/joy4allproject/TOMS have updated their giving model to offer £1 for every £3 made to their charity partners during this crisis. You can read more about this herehttps://www.toms.co.uk/global-giving-fundJay’s Pub Quiz, a family friendly online pub quiz has raised over £90k for the NHS.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_XoxB9hJ7YPlease keep sending in your good news stories, and let us know if you're enjoying the show - we are on social media @canwejustask See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Albertastan.ca - 029 - GWNN Week Ending June 22nd, 2009 Drake wins an NBA title while we Kick some ass with the YEG student climate strike.  Saskatchewans anti-carbon tax narrative falls to shit: scientist say!  Numbers on Canadian corpora  tion tax dodging!  Saving money with a national pharmacare plan!  Alberta is Number one… in child marriage! Even more confirmation Coverup Cooper should just stay in his creepy-crypt!  UCP ignores funding inquiries from Calgary Board of Education because, Blue Ribbons! B.C. Chief says the National Energy Board consultations were joke!  The UCP takes a steamy shit on democracy and organized labor after they blow up plans for a Super-lab! Visit Climate.strike.yeg on Instagram. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatchewan-carbon-tax-study-economist-1.5167566 https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cra-corporate-taxes-1.5179489 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pharmacare-hoskins-recommendations-final-report-1.5171517 https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-leads-canada-in-child-marriage-rate https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-cooper-goat-herder-cultures-1.5179039 https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/03/the-shooters-manifesto-was-designed-to-troll/585058/ https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/public-schools-could-lose-200-teachers-100-ed-assistants-as-province-stays-silent-on-funding https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/trans-mountain-approval-frustrating-says-b-c-chief-with-unresolved-concerns-about-pipeline-project-1.5180271 https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/union-taking-government-to-court-as-kenney-plugs-ears-in-labour-debate

DELAYED RETIREMENT More and more Canadians are delaying retirement to help their children. BREAKFAST CLUB Pembina Pipeline has committed $5 million dollars to Breakfast Club of Canada, which feeds students healthy breakfasts at school. (Serving more than 220,000 students in 1,643 schools daily) GIRLS AND WOMEN IN STEM With demand for people in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) The University of Calgary, Mount Royal University and SAIT have joined to get more than 850 grade 9 girls interested in STEM careers. CALGARY EDUCATORS EARN LEGACY AWARD Two Calgary educators (and brothers) have been honoured with the Calgary Board of Education's Legacy Award.

Two Calgary educators, atheletes, speakers, business owners, and brothers were honoured with the Calgary Board of Education's Legacy Award.

CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION We'll chat with the Calgary Board of Education about what they want to see from a new government. ELECTRIC CARS They City if Calgary expects half of its residents to have electric vehicles in 30 years. We'll look into that future and its plausibility with an expert. CHRIS BLOOMER ON PIPELINES With the UCP building their election platform on jobs and pipelines, we ask, "Is it really just all about pipelines?" ELECTIONS ALBERTA We'll get the ABCs of registering to vote and the deadlines.

Christopher Usih is the New Chief Superintendent of Schools at the Calgary Board of Education, a position he has held since December 2018. He has more than 28 years of experience as an educator. He began teaching in an Indigenous community in Northern Manitoba but spent the majority of his career in diverse roles with the Toronto school district including teacher, principal, superintendent of student success, and other executive roles. A champion of public education, Mr. Usih is highly regarded for his commitment to equity, raising academic standards and addressing achievement and opportunity gaps. His responsive and collaborative approach has brought change to how students are supported.

Community Health Centres change health -- and change lives. Join MP Kent Hehr as he chats with Joy Bowen-Eyre, who is the newly minted Chief Executive Officer of the Alex Community Health Centre. She was the former chair of the Calgary Board of Education and has long been recognized as a leader in Calgary's social services community. A social worker in a previous life, she worked at McMan Youth and Family Services, served as the Director of Government Relations at the United Way of Calgary, and has been an advocate for Calgarians for decades. Give us a listen!

“SWEARING” BY YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Maintaining relationships with people who swear a lot can be good for you, according to a study by Dr. Timothy Jay who joins our show. CBE AND MATH ACHIEVEMENT GOALS We talk to Sydney Smith, Acting Superintendent of Learning for the Calgary Board of Education regarding their ongoing math strategy to address low marks over the next three years. EDWARD DOWNEY TRIAL UPDATE We follow up with a number of developments in the jury trial of accused murderer Edward Downey. Global News's Nancy Hixt has the story. DO DOGS LISTEN TO US? Laura Vorreyer, Author and Professional Pet Sitter answers the question, “Do dogs listen to us?”

In this episode, we continue to explore the relationship between art and technology. We hear from Weston Sandberg, a musician and an elementary school teacher with the Calgary Board of Education, and Dr. Pratim Sengupta, Research Chair in STEM Education at the University of Calgary. Weston and Pratim collaborated on a project that breaks boundaries of coding and art - their work together explores making music with code… and making code for music.

The initial findings of the operational review of the Calgary Board of education was released yesterday. Why was there a need for a review? Rob talks to Education Minister David Eggen about what was discovered and what needs to be worked on.

A new report card system implemented by the Calgary Board of Education is leaving some parents in the dark. They say with the lack of teacher conferences and little detail on the report card it's hard to know how your child is actually faring in school. We talk to Althea Adams, spokesperson for Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils, to get more details. 

According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal. Despite this prohibition, there is a community of polygamists in British Columbia called Bountiful which, to date, the authorities in British Columbia have refrained from prosecuting. The apparent rationale for the non-prosecution of polygamy practiced by Bountiful members has been a belief that s. 293 would not withstand a challenge under the freedom of religion provision, section 2(a), of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Could it be argued that the anti-polygamy provision in the Code impinges on the freedom of religion for the residents of Bountiful? Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion? Would s. 293 survive a Charter s. 2(a) challenge? Speakers: Pamela Dos Ramos, M.A. (Counseling). Ph.D. (Transformative Learning) Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., J.D., LL.M. Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before obtaining a Law Degree. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. She is the President Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta. Dr. Dos Ramos owns Pathways to Diversity, a Training, Counselling and Consulting company. She has worked in Diversity Management and counseling. Pamela is a human rights educator for the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and is a board member of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education. She has taught Multicultural Counseling to Master's Degree candidates at Gonzaga University's Calgary Centre since 1995. Pamela has worked for many years on issues of social justice, particularly human rights and equality and is very involved in Multicultural/Intercultural community groups and education.

According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal. Despite this prohibition, there is a community of polygamists in British Columbia called Bountiful which, to date, the authorities in British Columbia have refrained from prosecuting. The apparent rationale for the non-prosecution of polygamy practiced by Bountiful members has been a belief that s. 293 would not withstand a challenge under the freedom of religion provision, section 2(a), of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Could it be argued that the anti-polygamy provision in the Code impinges on the freedom of religion for the residents of Bountiful? Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion? Would s. 293 survive a Charter s. 2(a) challenge? Speakers: Pamela Dos Ramos, M.A. (Counseling). Ph.D. (Transformative Learning) Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., J.D., LL.M. Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before obtaining a Law Degree. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. She is the President Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta. Dr. Dos Ramos owns Pathways to Diversity, a Training, Counselling and Consulting company. She has worked in Diversity Management and counseling. Pamela is a human rights educator for the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and is a board member of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education. She has taught Multicultural Counseling to Master's Degree candidates at Gonzaga University's Calgary Centre since 1995. Pamela has worked for many years on issues of social justice, particularly human rights and equality and is very involved in Multicultural/Intercultural community groups and education.

According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal. Despite this prohibition, there is a community of polygamists in British Columbia called Bountiful which, to date, the authorities in British Columbia have refrained from prosecuting. The apparent rationale for the non-prosecution of polygamy practiced by Bountiful members has been a belief that s. 293 would not withstand a challenge under the freedom of religion provision, section 2(a), of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Could it be argued that the anti-polygamy provision in the Code impinges on the freedom of religion for the residents of Bountiful? Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion? Would s. 293 survive a Charter s. 2(a) challenge? Speakers: Pamela Dos Ramos, M.A. (Counseling). Ph.D. (Transformative Learning) Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., J.D., LL.M. Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before obtaining a Law Degree. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. She is the President Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta. Dr. Dos Ramos owns Pathways to Diversity, a Training, Counselling and Consulting company. She has worked in Diversity Management and counseling. Pamela is a human rights educator for the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and is a board member of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education. She has taught Multicultural Counseling to Master's Degree candidates at Gonzaga University's Calgary Centre since 1995. Pamela has worked for many years on issues of social justice, particularly human rights and equality and is very involved in Multicultural/Intercultural community groups and education.

According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal. Despite this prohibition, there is a community of polygamists in British Columbia called Bountiful which, to date, the authorities in British Columbia have refrained from prosecuting. The apparent rationale for the non-prosecution of polygamy practiced by Bountiful members has been a belief that s. 293 would not withstand a challenge under the freedom of religion provision, section 2(a), of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Could it be argued that the anti-polygamy provision in the Code impinges on the freedom of religion for the residents of Bountiful? Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion? Would s. 293 survive a Charter s. 2(a) challenge? Speakers: Pamela Dos Ramos, M.A. (Counseling). Ph.D. (Transformative Learning) Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., J.D., LL.M. Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before obtaining a Law Degree. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. She is the President Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta. Dr. Dos Ramos owns Pathways to Diversity, a Training, Counselling and Consulting company. She has worked in Diversity Management and counseling. Pamela is a human rights educator for the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and is a board member of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education. She has taught Multicultural Counseling to Master's Degree candidates at Gonzaga University's Calgary Centre since 1995. Pamela has worked for many years on issues of social justice, particularly human rights and equality and is very involved in Multicultural/Intercultural community groups and education.

12- 1:30pm The latest polls show that the Alberta Conservative Party, which for the last 39 years has formed our provincial government, is trailing the upstart Wildrose Alliance Party. While the governing Tories presently have a massive majority in the Legislature, lack of support from core groups may open the door for big changes in the next election. In Sep 2009, former Wildrose Alliance leader Paul Hinman led the party to a stunning by-election victory in the long held Conservative riding of Calgary-Glenmore. Apparent discontent within the Tory caucus, became reality with the recent “floor crossing” by 2 Tory MLA's, to join the Wildrose Alliance and new leader Danielle Smith, further suggesting that Alberta's political landscape could be different in the future. The speaker will explain the Wildrose Alliance Party policies and argue that they are mostly grass roots in nature, therefore responsive to the needs and wishes of the voting public. Speaker: Danielle Smith October 17, 2009 Danielle Smith was elected as the Leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party. A fiscal conservative, she believes in the power of a free enterprise economy and efficient, cost effective delivery of essential social services by government. Until recently, Danielle was the Director of Provincial Affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Prior to joining CFIB, Danielle worked as an editorial writer and columnist at the Calgary Herald for six years and has been the host of Global Sunday, a national current affairs television talk show. Danielle received her B.A. in English and Economics from the University of Calgary. Later she worked on policy research during a year-long internship at the Fraser Institute. Danielle has also served as a trustee for the Calgary Board of Education and worked in advocacy as director of the Alberta Property Rights Initiative.

12- 1:30pm The latest polls show that the Alberta Conservative Party, which for the last 39 years has formed our provincial government, is trailing the upstart Wildrose Alliance Party. While the governing Tories presently have a massive majority in the Legislature, lack of support from core groups may open the door for big changes in the next election. In Sep 2009, former Wildrose Alliance leader Paul Hinman led the party to a stunning by-election victory in the long held Conservative riding of Calgary-Glenmore. Apparent discontent within the Tory caucus, became reality with the recent “floor crossing” by 2 Tory MLA's, to join the Wildrose Alliance and new leader Danielle Smith, further suggesting that Alberta's political landscape could be different in the future. The speaker will explain the Wildrose Alliance Party policies and argue that they are mostly grass roots in nature, therefore responsive to the needs and wishes of the voting public. Speaker: Danielle Smith October 17, 2009 Danielle Smith was elected as the Leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party. A fiscal conservative, she believes in the power of a free enterprise economy and efficient, cost effective delivery of essential social services by government. Until recently, Danielle was the Director of Provincial Affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Prior to joining CFIB, Danielle worked as an editorial writer and columnist at the Calgary Herald for six years and has been the host of Global Sunday, a national current affairs television talk show. Danielle received her B.A. in English and Economics from the University of Calgary. Later she worked on policy research during a year-long internship at the Fraser Institute. Danielle has also served as a trustee for the Calgary Board of Education and worked in advocacy as director of the Alberta Property Rights Initiative.

12- 1:30pm The latest polls show that the Alberta Conservative Party, which for the last 39 years has formed our provincial government, is trailing the upstart Wildrose Alliance Party. While the governing Tories presently have a massive majority in the Legislature, lack of support from core groups may open the door for big changes in the next election. In Sep 2009, former Wildrose Alliance leader Paul Hinman led the party to a stunning by-election victory in the long held Conservative riding of Calgary-Glenmore. Apparent discontent within the Tory caucus, became reality with the recent “floor crossing” by 2 Tory MLA's, to join the Wildrose Alliance and new leader Danielle Smith, further suggesting that Alberta's political landscape could be different in the future. The speaker will explain the Wildrose Alliance Party policies and argue that they are mostly grass roots in nature, therefore responsive to the needs and wishes of the voting public. Speaker: Danielle Smith October 17, 2009 Danielle Smith was elected as the Leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party. A fiscal conservative, she believes in the power of a free enterprise economy and efficient, cost effective delivery of essential social services by government. Until recently, Danielle was the Director of Provincial Affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Prior to joining CFIB, Danielle worked as an editorial writer and columnist at the Calgary Herald for six years and has been the host of Global Sunday, a national current affairs television talk show. Danielle received her B.A. in English and Economics from the University of Calgary. Later she worked on policy research during a year-long internship at the Fraser Institute. Danielle has also served as a trustee for the Calgary Board of Education and worked in advocacy as director of the Alberta Property Rights Initiative.