Dale Wallace

About two weeks ago news media outlets ran stories about a Calgary family who negotiated for their kids a reprieve from homework. Apparently, the kids will be expected to do their work in class and only be marked on what they complete in class. They will be expected to prep for tests and quizzes at home though. Some pundits have been singing the praises of the challenge to the homework policy. Continue Reading

Calgary Police Service District 6

District 6 frequently has a high number of car prowlings, so if you own a vehicle and live in the area remember to lock your doors or park in a garage if possible. The district area covers Riverbend in the east, and its boundaries are Anderson Road to the south and the downtown core to the north.  From November 15 to November 22, there were 64 reported crimes in the area, a significant increase from the week prior.  Car prowlings were the most common crime, followed by vehicle thefts. Continue Reading

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Tammy Johnston of The Financial Guides

Earlier this month I had the painful experience that most people will participate in at one time of their lives, the death of a parent.  My father had been very sick for a very long time, so when his time came it was not a surprise.  The emotional pain was still a shock, but with time we all heal.  As a Financial Advisor for close to 17 years I have seen and dealt with a fair amount of the death process before, but when it hits so intimately it is a very different perspective.  All the steps that must be taken to deal with the aftermath of the death of a loved one can be very surprising.  Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd

Stephen Harper is right. Rhetoric is one thing, action is another.  As the Commonwealth wrapped up its meetings this week-end, Harper reiterated Canada’s commitment to emissions reduction of 20 per cent on 2006 levels by 2020 – a position close to that taken by Obama in the hope that he can persuade the US Congress to support him. Canada is also seeking emission cuts of between 60 and 70 per cent on 2006 levels by 2050. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Bob Weinstein

What kind of person takes on the stress, tension and often numbing responsibility of working a four-hour shift on the hotline every week? The answer is a very special person who cares deeply about people, and who wants to make the ultimate difference in their lives. Counselors want to prevent people from taking the most precious gift that was given to them: their life. Sadly, callers don’t see it that way. Continue Reading

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Troy Media – By Sid Kaplan   

After traveling for many years, we know there are many ways to travel. We understand that each of you will be traveling for different reasons and have different goals and experiences in mind.  We’ve offered many suggestions on what we think is good travel, but the bottom line is, there is no right way or wrong way. There is no better way to travel than the road that you choose. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Bob Weinstein

Shad Meshad is in a frantic rush. In a brief, out-of-breath phone conversation, he says, “I’m ‘booking,’ and trying to make a plane.”  Meshad isn’t being brusque or rude. It’s just that he’s in a hurry. In fact, he’s always in a hurry — moving and talking at warp speed.  Call him on his cell phone, and his assertive, staccato-like voice, slowed slightly by an Alabama drawl, compels callers to pick up the beat and say what they have to say, pronto. Continue Reading