Solar discussion invites more creative proposals needing discussion.

Let us consider the carbon footprint issue in more ways than mega-projects. Let us start at home. There is a lot of information about the average...

Blackfalds on track to get a high school in 2017-19 capital plan.

Blackfalds is on track to have a new high school built by 2019, thanks to the Wolf Creek Public School Board. There will be a 700...

Exciting that Red Deer may take the lead in Solar Power discussions on March 6 2017

I am excited to hear that the city of Red Deer is considering a plan to retrofit homes to solar energy. To fully outfit a home...

In so many places, internal politics is the biggest theat to success.

As it says in the image that has been floating around social media; “The biggest threat to innovation is internal politics and an organizational culture, which...

Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake, Penhold all grew in population last year while Red Deer declined.

Penhold has a population of 3,277. It takes the same time for the residents of Penhold to get to Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer...

Blacfalds, Sylvan Lake, Penhold grew last year, Red Deer declined in population last year.

Lethbridge if 5th fastest growing city in Canada. Red Deer could learn from their direction.

Census 2016: Lethbridge fifth-fastest growing city in Canada The upgrade in status is exciting news for the city. “In a good year, we grow by two...

Ready for a change? How do you know?

What is as common as a snow storm in Red Deer in February? A healthy debate over oil change intervals at your local garage or car...

The City wants to discredit the province’s environment study, during an election year.

I was on the city’s Environment Committee when the province made it’s report. Questions were raised, the panel answered, the report was accepted and the panel...

Solar Energy. I have some questions.

SOLAR PANELS May I ask a question or 2 or 3? I hear a lot about solar panels, solar power, solar heating, and passive solar heating....