April 27th, 2007 posted by Crepehanger
Green, Green, Green. The federal government has announced their plan to reduce greenhouse gases 18% by 2010. As has become the standard in these polarized times, conservatives complain the plan is too expensive while liberals complain there are too many loopholes.
Especially concerned with the new plan are the business owners in Calgary, particularly those in the oil community. With Alberta’s
green scheme and Canada’s reduction production there are worries that
Calgary’s business sector will be doubly hit. Concerns that the plans may not be compatible have yet to be addressed.
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April 26th, 2007 posted by Crepehanger
Everyone is aware, sometimes painfully so, of the
housing shortage in Alberta, particularly here in
Calgary. The answer? Bring in more government legislation and throw more money at the problem. What would we do without task force recommendations!
Premier Stelmach’s plan to improve the housing situation has two important components — incentives for homeowners to take on boarders and limiting rent increases to once a year. There is also a promise to create 11,000 affordable housing units in Alberta within the next five years. Read the rest of this article »
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April 25th, 2007 posted by Crepehanger
Make Your Plans! Celebrating the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla might not sound very exciting, but call it Cinco de Mayo and the party begins!
Afternoon:
Start you celebration at Fantino Fusion. Known for it’s blending of Latin and Mediterranean food and ambience, Fantino Fusion will be expanding their usual Saturday salsa and merengue live music for Cinco de Mayo. Read the rest of this article »
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