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y, my what a busymonth it was… OnFebruary 12th, I hopped aFirst Air flight to

Yellowknife with my band, The BlueMontegos, to play the Forever in ourHearts Gala. The band played a few setsand I did some auctioneering. The eventraised over $65,000 for the YellowknifeCommunity Foundation to help those inneed. Among the auction items

was a beautiful—and I mean beautiful—Kimberlite bear carving which went for$8000. You could almost see thediamonds in the piece.

Daryl Dolynny, from the Foundation,arranged for our band to take a dog sledride. The folks at Beck’s Kennels took usout for over an hour on a spectacular day.We learned that you should never take afull cup of hot coffee with you on a ride.I’m sure the loaner coat will clean up justfine. Thanks to Sean Ivens, president ofMedic North Emergency Services, fortaking the photo of the ladies on the dancefloor. As well, congratulations to the entireteam who put together this first-ever gala.If you are in Yellowknife next February,grab a ticket.

with Mark & Marty

any progressiveEdmontonians have beendisappointed in theperformance of Dave

Hancock as a senior cabinet minister in theStelmach government. Many saw him as apowerful and articulate champion for theirideas.

Mr. Hancock didn’t live up toexpectations. He rolled over like Rover onBill 44, the controversial and unnecessarybill giving parents control over theirchildren’s lessons regarding sex, religion,and sexual orientation. From a progressiveperspective, it hasn’t been a stellarperformance.

Yet there may still be red bloodcirculating in Mr. Hancock’s political veins,for he recently highlighted a long-ignoredissue vital to our future. His decision to firethe Board of Trustees of Northland SchoolDivision focused attention on theinexcusable waste of human potentialoccurring in too many of our aboriginalcommunities.

In the interests of full disclosure, readersshould know that I served as a public schooltrustee for 15 years and am an honorary lifemember of the Alberta School BoardsAssociation. I will defend locally-electedtrusteeship to my last breath.

Then why do I applaud the firing of theNorthland trustees? Northland studentperformance was poor, and only about 20percent of students within the NorthlandSchool Division graduate, compared to theprovincial average of 71 percent. There wasalso high turnover amongst staff andadministration.

Who is accountable for this failing schoolsystem? Responsibility lies with the trusteeselected by their communities to administerthe school system. Even if the studentoutcomes are the responsibility of thecommunity, the buck stops on the trustee’sdesks. They were accountable.

Northland School Division wasresponsible for education in 23 small,northern Alberta Aboriginal and Métiscommunities located off the First Nationsreserves, which makes those children’seducation a provincial concern. The

education of Aboriginal students living onreserves is a federal responsibility.

The problem goes much deeper than ahandful of sincere and hard working yetoverwhelmed trustees and administrators inNorthland. The roots of this nationalproblem lie in a historically dysfunctionaldelivery system for Aboriginal education.From the residential school era to today, ithas failed to serve the educational interestsof most Aboriginal children and the broadereconomic and social interests of allCanadians.

From both humanitarian and economicperspectives, Canada cannot afford tocontinue to sacrifice generations of brightyoung minds. The vicious cycle of addictionand dependency that often begins inchildhood chokes the energy and hope ofmany First Nations communities. We seethe failure on our streets and in our courtson a daily basis.

The failure is not just a social issue. Ourbirth rate has fallen to the point where weare no longer replacing retiring workerswith Canadian-born workforce entrants.Immigrant workers must fill our needs.Meanwhile, the huge potential contributionsof many young Aboriginals to our economyare often lost to addiction and prison.

This is not about our inability to respectother languages and faiths while providingquality education. Nor is it about culturalassimilation. Results from Alberta’s publiceducation system prove that we can provideworld-class education while respectingcultural, religious and linguistic differences.

In non-Aboriginal Canada, provincialgovernments are responsible for public

education. In most Albertacommunities, that responsibilityis safely delegated to trusteeswhose residents give theirsupport to facilitating publiceducation. Where thecommunity does not have themeans or will to supportpublic education, governmenthas a duty to intervene. It is ahuman rights issue cuttingacross party labels andphilosophies.

Northland School Division is only the tipof the iceberg. The vast majority of theschools across Canada operated by thefederal government have student results thatmirror those of Northland.

That’s why Mr. Hancock’s decision toreplace the Northland Board of Trustees wasso important. He modeled the behaviour ourfederal government must follow on thisissue. Bold and decisive action is required toensure that all Aboriginal children haveaccess to a quality education equal to that ofother Canadian students.

With a federal election looming, it’s timefor us to demand similar directaction from our federalpoliticians. Enough is enough.When it comes to educatingour Aboriginal youth,ignorance is not bliss. √

Les Brost is the head of Southern StarCommunications, a member of theUniversity of Alberta Senate, andEdmontonians Transformer, and a keenobserver of the world around [email protected]

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Hancock right to turf Northland trustees

“You’re Fired!”

Say “Mush!”

David HancockMinister of Education

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I was host and auctioneer atthe Edmonton Opera Gala,chaired by Diane Kipnes. TheEmpire Room at the FairmontHotel Macdonald wasbeautifully decorated with aValentine’s Day theme. SingerMichael Burgess was there toentertain, and agreed to auctionoff performances of two of hismost noted songs. The Music ofthe Night from Phantom of the Opera andBring Him Home from Les Miserableswere sold to Irv Kipnes and Angus Watt,bringing in over $5000 for the EdmontonOpera Society.

Last month, I picked the Wilcoconcert as the gem of this winter, and theband did not disappoint. One cool thingwas that after they played Neil Young’sBroken Arrow, lead singer Jeff Tweedyasked some folks in the front row, “Doyou know who wrote that?” After apause, he said… “Well, you should.” Ihad to chuckle when he made fun ofFamily Day: “What was it… a holidayinvented in the 1980s?”

A bucket-lister, for sure…Made my way to Vancouver for themiddle weekend of the Games. Well, itdidn’t suck! Spring-like temps…national pride—think Canada Day onParliament Hill on steroids… a sea ofhumanity… line-ups longer than a lineup to get a cab on New Year’s Eve inEdmonton.

Memorable moments: My firstOlympic men’s hockey game... peoplewatching who might qualify for a sport atthe next games. Not enough time to wait toget into any ‘house’or exhibit. But, we didmake it to a house party wheresuburbanites cried into their rum andchicken wings as we watched

our beloved TeamCanada lose to theYanks in hockey.The hope for ourhosts andVancouver residents, who have beenplanning these games for seven years, isthat there is a positive legacy… asustainable boost of tourism and nationalpride.

One more thought: I had the pleasure ofbeing in Vancouver with my father,Manfred Scholz, who came to Canadafrom Germany in the late 1950s. His entrypoint was Vancouver. Then he went northto sell Fuller Brush door-to-door. After a

great northern run, he was off toNewfoundland

where he metmy mother,then settled inNova Scotia. Tosee him walk theVancouverwaterfront for thefirst time since1961 wasamazing. His strolltook him from thepresent to the pastand into the futurein one afternoon.

Plus, you throw in thousands of peoplefrom around the world and an Olympiccauldron—what a moment. The Olympicswas one thing… seeing a tear of joy in myfather’s eye was the best.

Having the Olympics next dooropens all kinds of opportunities for us to beinvolved… On February 5th, JudyKrupp—profiled in EdmontoniansJanuary feature on The Un-retired—had

her personal moment. When she got wordher niece Roberta Andrus of Vancouverwould carry the torch, Judy just had to bethere. “This was the most important eventof her life. We were south of Whistler onCallahoo Road. The vans, police cars,

Coke band, walkers, singers and musicjust made the mountains sing inhappiness. People of all walks of lifewant to see and touch thismagnificent symbol for theOlympics.”

My long weekend endedincredibly... We were waiting toboard our flight and watchingCanadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue

and Scott Moir go forthe gold. When theywon, everyone gavethem a standing ovation,cheering and clapping—so proud. It was themost amazing moment.Something else that willstay with me forever.√

Mark Scholz, owner ofMES Communications Inc. offers a varietyof services including production, creativeand entertainment. For more informationor to suggest a story idea, [email protected]

ast month I threw out achallenge to my Facebookfriends, Twitter followers, andBlog readers through Airchecker

on the web:The gauntlet was thrown down to write

my March Edmontonians column for me.The only criteria: It had to have anEdmonton flavour.

Well, I got responses from all over theworld. But first, two concerns stood out:

Save local media: They want theircontrol of locally-operated newspapers andradio/television stations back. Media isgetting too generic and focused ‘too faraway’ from our own backyards.

Traditional media are under attack fromthe new ‘digital age’ and it is getting moredifficult to fight the massive growth inSocial Media.

Support your neighbours: Try topatronize those true gems that have beenhere a long time. Smaller businesses… bookstores, restaurants, boutiques, serviceproviders. We live in a big chain world, butit would be a pity to lose some of thosefabulous unique shops and services that addculture to our city.

Now, here’s the winning guest column fromTracey Ellis.

An Edmontonian in ParisWith slushy streets, grey skies and wet snowcovering the French capital like a soakedcarpet instead of a light blanket, not manypeople are smiling, and Parisians aregrumpier than ever.

Having grown up in snow and slush of allvarieties andtemperatures inEdmonton, I find itamusing to seehow someEuropeans copewith it, especiallythe French. They aredetermined toremain fashionable,and I stifle giggles aswomen run to catchthe bus in ridiculoushigh heels, clutchingumbrellas… (hoping)their suede coats don’tget sodden with theheavy snow. Angorahats rest on their headsinstead of practicalhooded parkas as theyskid around like Bambi on the pavementwith shouts of “Merde!” and “Oh-pa-la”…nearly going head over heels. I almost wishit was warm enough to sit outside with acoffee to watch this entertaining side show.And, though I may not look as chic in mybrown, puffy coat and fleece lined boots,this hardened Canuck is far warmer andsteadier than these French gazelles.

The French men are just as amusing,attempting to brush snow off their cars inpathetic flicks with leather-gloved hands(cashmere-lined I’m sure). Walkingaround the city huddled behind pink woolscarves, at least their shoes are moresensible, and shiny enough to match theslippery ice.

As in most cities not used to snow,everything collapses in a sludgy heap;buses don’t run and everyone takes to thealready crowded metro, even if it’s just forone stop. Walking a few blocks in awhirlwind of snowflakes is obviously

unthinkable, and four-wheel drives aresimply impractical in a congested city. Badweather brings out the worst in peopleeverywhere, but Parisians are especiallyirate in the snow, with rudeness at an alltime high at the most depressing time of theyear.

Yet, I strive to find similarities in the twocities (diverse as they may seem), mainlyout of homesickness but also determination;to prove to my fellow Frenchies thatEdmontonians can be refined and are notjust the laid-back, redneck neighbours ofAmerica.

Here are a few things I’ve noticed:Romantic parks—Parisian parks containhistorical statues, quaint ponds with tokenamicable ducks, and wooden boats pushedby loafer-wearing French kids. Edmontonparks have ponds with ducks (and even afew deer around the perimeter if you’relucky), pedal boats pushed by baseball-capped kids making the ‘L’ sign on theirforeheads at the boat behind them in aninevitable race. Of course, it’s similar...sortof.

P.S. My kids are Sam and Ruby; theywill be thrilled to see themselves in amagazine. Trés cool!

Thanks, Tracey…

A quick update on meMy consulting company Radiowise Inc. ishandling media for this month’s EdmontonShrine Circus. If you haven’t gone for years,give it a whirl—great new acts andinnovations. As my old pal Keith James Jr

said, “This isn’t yourgrandmother’s circus.” Theshow goes March 12th to14th at Rexall Place. Ticketsat tickemaster. TheEdmonton Shriners proudlysupport Alberta’s children’shospitals.

Coming in late April, thesecond Astral Media RadioNational Day of Caring forKids Radiothon to raisemoney for children’scharities. Thirty cities, 60radio stations,broadcasting from 6 am to6 pm from the east coastto the west coast. It is ahuge project… and we’rehoping to surpass lastyear’s $7.1-million goal.

I’m indeed busy—as Maxwell Smartused to say—“and lovin’ it.” √

Marty Forbes is the recently retired VP andgeneral manager of The Bear, EZRock andThe TEAM 1260 Sports Radio. [email protected]

LLMichael Burgess, Diane Kipnes,Angus Watt & Irv Kipnes

Mark’s dad,Fred,and his new friend

Tracy, Sam andRuby in Paris

Judy & Roberta

Watching the game in a sweet suite

Only in Vancouver…



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OPINIONCitizen’s values/Chapman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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DID YOU RECEIVE A FLU SHOTAND WAS IT EFFECTIVE?To begin the survey, respondents were asked whether they received anannual flu shot. Approximately half of respondents reported they did(49 percent), while the remainder did not (51 percent). Of those whodid, the majority (84 percent) reported they find it is effective inpreventing the flu. Six percent believed it was not effective, while 10percent were unsure whether it was effective or not.

DID YOU RECEIVE H1N1 IMMUNIZATION?IF NOT, WHY NOT?

Next, respondents were asked whether they had received the H1N1immunization. Nearly one-quarter (23 percent) reported receiving thevaccine and 76 percent indicated they had not. Of those who had notreceived the shot, more than one-third (37 percent) reported they planon getting it, while nearly half (46 percent) did not, and 17 percentwere unsure.

Respondents who did not receive nor plan on receiving the H1N1immunization most frequently said that it is too much of aninconvenience to get the vaccine (20 percent), while 14 percent eachreported they dislike the reaction to flu shots, think the H1N1immunization is unnecessary, or live a healthy lifestyle and takepreventative measures. Eleven percent indicated not believing in theH1N1 hype as their reason for not receiving the vaccine.

WHERE DID YOU GET INFORMATIONON THE H1N1 VACCINATION?All respondents were then asked where they received information onthe H1N1 vaccination. Half (50 percent) mentioned they received itfrom television news, followed by 39 percent from the newspaper, 29percent from the radio, and 24 percent from the Internet. Othermentions included friends or family (18 percent), a doctor (12 percent),or television in general (12 percent).

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SIDE EFFECTSOF THE H1N1 VACCINE?Respondents were then asked a series of questions regarding theirperceptions and concern with side effects of the H1N1 vaccine.When asked to rate their concern with the potential short-termside effects, the majority (65 percent) expressed low levels ofconcern, while 23 percent were highly concerned, and 11 percentwere only moderately concerned. In regard to long-term sideeffects, 55 percent reported low levels of concern while 31percent were highly concerned, leaving 11 percent moderatelyconcerned.

Those concerned about long term side effects most frequentlycited a belief that not enough research had been done (23percent), while 19 percent believed there was the potential for lossof limb mobility, paralysis or muscle problems. Ten percent eachbelieve that the vaccine’s side effects could generally be severe ordisabling, could cause diseases to the immune system, or couldresult in death. Twenty-nine percent were unsure what the effectscould be.

WERE YOU SATISFIED WITH HOWTHE VACCINE WAS DISTRIBUTED?Finally, when respondents were asked if they were satisfied withthe way the vaccine was distributed, the majority reported lowlevels of satisfaction (63 percent), while approximately one-quarter (26 percent) were moderately satisfied, and nine percentwere highly satisfied with the distribution process. Those whowere dissatisfied with the distribution most frequently suggestedthat there should have been a priority placed on high riskindividuals from the beginning (25 percent), that the processshould have been better planned (22 percent), that there shouldhave been more distribution centres (10 percent), and that theyshould have made sure there was enough supply of the vaccine(six percent). √

Monthly Poll Station Online QuestionVisit www.edmontonians.com to register your opinion

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Linda Banister is a certified management consultant and the owner ofBanister Research and Consulting Inc., a full service provider ofmarket research and program evaluation services.Visit www.banister.ab.ca.

STATIONow that Albertans are able to receive their H1N1 vaccinations with relative ease andconcern has largely subsided, we decided to take a look back to the height of the crisis.In this month’s Poll Station, we probe Edmontonians’attitudes toward the H1N1 virusand vaccine.

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t a recent Reboot Alberta meeting,the fundamental question of “Whatis a progressive in a 21st CenturyAlberta?” came up. The group

gave directions to the Reboot Albertainstigators Dave King, Don Sherman,Michael Brechtel and me to find ways forthe participants to explore that question.They also wanted another gathering to beheld soon so people could share their ideasabout what we mean when we say we areprogressives and what we can do to shape aprogressive future for Alberta.

So, Reboot Alberta conducted a survey oncitizen’s values in an attempt to answer thebig question. It was a conjoint study thattracked 22 values. It asked participants toselect most and least important values theywanted to see policy makers use to designand enact laws that affect the lives ofcitizens. That data analysis will be postedshortly on the Reboot Alberta website(www.rebootalberta.org). And, majorfindings are being presented at a conferencein Kananaskis as this issue of Edmontoniansis being distributed.

The survey asked a number of otherquestions on how satisfied participants wereabout their relationship with theirgovernment. It also explored how engagedthe survey participants are as Albertans, andif they were “Influentials” and “CultureCreatives”.

That information is now available but,before I share it with you, let me give yousome background and context about RebootAlberta. It is an on-line and face-to-facegathering place for progressive thinkingAlbertans to dust off their citizenship and re-engage in the political process. It is a placeto explore how to use progressive values andprinciples to influence the public policydebates and political culture of the province.

It started, in part, because many peoplerealized that the influence of the progressivevoice is being lost in Alberta. Progressivethinking Albertans have becomedisillusioned with the political spin andpower manipulations of politics-as-usual.They showed distain and disassociatedthemselves from the political processes ofthe province. They are a large part of the60+ percent who don’t even bother to voteanymore.

The rise of the fundamentalistconservative Wildrose Alliance Party hasbeen alarming to moderate and progressiveAlbertans. The political response of theStelmach Progressive Conservativegovernment to try to outflank the WAP onthe right has shaken awake somnambulentprogressives. They are now consideringwhat Alberta might look like after the nextelection if far right PC and extreme rightWAP political philosophies are the only twoviable political choices being offered.

The awakening to that concern has givenrise to the emerging Reboot AlbertaMovement. It’s called “Reboot” becausethere is a sense of dramatic politicalchange in the air again. There is a growingsense that citizenship has to matter again.In the spirit of jump-starting their politicalbatteries, they feel they want to retakecontrol of democracy. Many feel the needto design other viable alternatives to votefor, and they accept that some things areno longer helpful and should to bedropped.

The Citizen’s Values Study was notrandom but targeted progressive Albertansthrough the growing Reboot Albertanetwork. In 12 days, 544 surveys werecompleted with some interesting results.The Reboot Alberta community is anInfluential and Cultural Creative group.Research shows that, while only 10percent of the population is Influential, 88percent of the Reboot survey participantsare Influentials. As well, 86 percent ofthem are Cultural Creatives. Almost three-quarters—72 percent—don’t think theiropinions count with the provincialgovernment, and 83 percent don’t thinkthey are being listened to. The vastmajority—96 percent—are personallycommitted to improving Albertan’s future.

The most important values respondentswant to see used when politicians develop

policy and make laws that impact our liveswere integrity, honesty, accountability,transparency and environmentalstewardship. It is a sad testament that wecannot assume these fundamental valuesare absolute givens among those whogovern us. But that is obviously not thecase, at least as far as survey participantsare concerned.

This group of progressive Albertans is apowerful force for real change… if theycan park their cynicism and start making apositive difference in the future directionof the province.

Imagine what a difference theseinfluential and creative Albertans wouldmake if they just demandedthat politicians, politicalparties and other governinginstitutions align and deliveron these fundamental values.That is what Reboot Albertais all about. √

Ken Chapman is a lawyer, a lobbyist and theultimate wonk. He revels in public policyand political issues. His recent passion iscitizenship re-engagement through RebootAlberta. Check out his blogs: www.ken-chapman.blogspot.comand www.rebootalberta.wordpress.comVisit his company site at:www.cambridgestrategies.com

CITIZEN’S VALUES SURVEY OFFERS INSIGHTS

AABy Ken Chapman

OPINIONWhat exactly is

a “progressive”?

ox Pop columnist Marty Forbes is thrilled about the plans for the JerryForbes Centre for Community Spirit named in honour of his late father who

started 630 CHED Santas Anonymous in 1955. “I’m extremely proud to be aForbes. Dad started something very special back when I was just a kid and I

know he’d be totally knocked out with how huge 630 CHED SantasAnonymous has become over these manyyears. The Jerry Forbes Centre project…leaves a wonderful legacy to his memory.”

Targeted for opening in 2012, it will bea multi-tenant, non-profit centre forvolunteerism… a combination of 70,000-square feet of warehouse and office space.It is envisioned as a small working villageof charitable organizations sharingresources and talents for enhanced programdelivery. Major tenants include: SantasAnonymous which provides gifts to morethan 24,000 needy children; the ChristmasBureau of Edmonton which delivers meals tomore than 65,000 families, seniors andindividuals; and Kids Up Front which giftsdonated event tickets to children. Others areexpected to come on board as word spreads ofthis unique concept.

As details and land acquisition are beingfinalized, fundraising is underway. Chair of thecapital campaign is John Holmlund; Melanie McKale is the fund developer. Forinformation on how you can contribute, contact Debbie Walker, project leader,780.440.6359. Visit www.jerryforbescentre.ca √

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hristian churches theworld over continue theirpenance over members of thecloth involved in pedophilia.

Earlier this year, despite his age, 84-year-old former New Brunswick priest LeviNoël received an eight-year sentence forsexual offenses dating back more than 50years. Last month, Pope Benedict held aVatican summit dealing with the cover-up,spanning more than three decades, ofpedophile Irish priests.

Possibly because of that openness, andcertainly accentuated by the capture of theNigerian Muslim who endeavoured to blowup an airplane, some Canadian members ofthe Muslin faith have now started openlydenouncing those who commit violence inthe name of Islam.

Edmonton Muslim Shazia Javed wrotein The Journal that those claiming sanctionsfor their shameless killing of innocentchildren, women and men because of theteachings of Islam, could not be morewrong. Another writer, Sheema Khan ofOttawa, author of Of Hockey and Hijab,added: “Canada must be more forceful withthe message that terrorism is wrong. Weshould consider organizing marches andprotests.”

The 22 Muslim imams, who make up theIslamic Supreme Council of Canada,

obviously agree, having issued a fatwa, orreligious edict, bluntly stating that allMuslims have a religious duty to exposethose members seeking to harm fellowCanadians and Americans.

Both writers and the imams could havebeen thinking of Ali Mohamed, a Canadianborn in Somalia, who calls white people the“most filthiest on the face of the earth”. Hepled guilty to being part of the gang whichsought to bomb and destroy the TorontoStock Exchange, the CSIS headquartersnext to the CN Tower, and a military basebetween Toronto and Ottawa.

While appreciating the stand of theimams, I’m shocked that they—amongothers—remained mum last year whenCanadian Arab Federation PresidentKhaled Mouammar labeled Citizenshipand Immigration Minister Jason Kenney “aprofessional whore” because of his supportfor Israel.

Nor have I heard any Muslim organi-zation endorsing and supporting JordanQueen Rania’s quest to end the revoltingscandal of 5,000 honour killings every year.Honour killings are murders committed bymen against their wives, sisters or daughtersfor bringing what they claim is “shame” ontheir families. That can be for womenwanting a divorce, objecting to beatings,going out with a male not of their faith, or

not wearing traditional Islamic dress.Most Middle East nations condoning

honour killings provide legal impunity forthe perpetrators. Others have sentencesranging from an unacceptable six to 36months. Many still claim honour killingsdon’t exist, blaming it on a Western-propagated myth by the bigoted media.

Well… honour killings not only exist,they are, unfortunately, becoming moreprevalent in Canada as the followingexamples illustrate: In 2003, AmandeepAtwal of Kitimat died after her fatherstabbed her 17 times for secretly seeing aboyfriend. Aqsa Parvez, 16, of Bramptonwas strangled to death in 2007, allegedly byher father and brother, after refusing to wearthe hijab. Last May, an Ottawa man wassentenced to life in prison for murdering hissister, Khatera Sadiqi, 20, and her fiancé.

We are still awaiting the trial of Montrealbusinessman Mohammad Shafia, his wifeand 19 year old son. They’ve been chargedwith last June’s honour murder of Shafia’sthree teenage daughters and his first wife,all of whom were discovered in a carsubmerged in the Rideau Canal locks nearKingston. The four women were returningto Montreal from Niagara Falls. Relativessaid Shafia disapproved of his daughters’“Canadian” lifestyles, and blamed his firstwife—their mother—for encouraging them.

Canadian Muslim journalist/filmmakerNelofer Pazira told the Canadian Councilof Muslim Women 24thannual conferencethat it’s time the Muslim communitystarted looking in the mirror, instead ofcomplaining that the media show onlyfanatics and extremists.

I’m delighted to have friends amongstthe 35,000 Muslins in Alberta and wouldurge them to take full advantage of thefreedom of speech accorded them bycondemning terrorism—including heinoushonour killings, committed by familymembers against other family members,simply because the latter expressed theirown views and made their own decisions.

Honour murders might be acceptable inthose backward nations where women aresacrificed to terrorize allwomen. But they arecompletely unacceptable inthis great land calledCanada… where equalityprevails for one and allregardless of race, colour,creed or sex. √

Bruce Hogle is the former news director atCFRN TV and retired head of the AlbertaPress Council. Contact [email protected]

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he past few years have seen adramatic change in travel, asvarious incidents have led toreactionary measures by

numerous agencies responsible for travelsecurity, especially at airports. This trendcan be traced back to the late 1970s and1980s with a series of plane hijackings.The tragic events of 9/11 led tounprecedented scrutiny and securitymeasures; more recent events have addedprocedures that have plagued travelers,and the personnel responsible for theirsafety. Sadly, in each case, the responsehas been reactionary, not anticipatory.Each reaction has had a significantimpact on those whose lives andlivelihoods depend on traveling the skies.

First, we were required to remove allelectronic equipment for separatescreening. Then, the would-be “shoebomber”—apprehended in December2001—prompted many securityscreening stations to require the removalof shoes for scanning. Perhaps the mostconstraining and frustrating of allrequirements has been the limit onliquids. For some—young children whoneed to be fed, the elderly or ill whodepend on liquid medications—theconsequences can be serious. Mostrecently, the attempt to blow up anairliner in December created a new levelof chaos as carry-on luggage was evenmore severely limited.

As a frequent flier, I have a question:Are these increased security measuresmaking it safer to travel, or do they donothing but inconvenience passengers?

Over the past decade, the trend toward“no frills” on flights seems in manycases to have compounded securityissues. Not only that, but many of thechanges are in contradiction to what isrequired for safe travel. Airlines haveimplemented policy after policy to ekemore money out of weary travelers.

Things that used to be included in theticket price—extra baggage, snacks,bottled water and other beverages, evenfull meals—are now extras. In order toavoid these costs, more and moretravelers have opted to carry on (ratherthan check) all their luggage, and tobring food and drinks on board.This is yet another burden,causing delays as more carry-onsare screened (and sometimes re-screened), followed by longertimes to load and offloadpassengers affected by theadditional time it takes to stowand retrieve baggage from theoverheads.

With every new threat, it seemswe can count on the creation ofnew rules intended to circumventand combat a similar recurrence.This not only throws travelers off-track but, with the added time andtraining necessary to implement thelatest rules, it creates new levels offrustration for already stressed staffand passengers. Sometimes, thenew rules or temporary measuresare retracted almost as quickly as theywere implemented. Worse, the rules—orat least their interpretation—can differfrom airport to airport, even within thesame country.

With millions of travelers on thousandsof flights daily, looking for somethingthat is illegal or aimed to do harm is, asthe old cliché goes, like “looking for aneedle in a haystack”. We realize it ispractically impossible to find that elusiveneedle by turning over every strand ofhay; it is far more effective to use amagnet to search for the needle.

Given the billions of dollars spent onintelligence and technology, it issurprising and unfortunate that we areconstantly in a reactionary mode, with noability to anticipate. When a threat event

has been detected, the chances of it beingrepeated in the exact manner aresignificantly diminished. Criminals andterrorists are smart enough to realize thatonce someone attempts a shoe bomb orbrings dangerous liquids on board,security will be particularly vigilant for

anything similar. Nonetheless, thisremains the focus of our securityagencies—reacting to the exactcircumstances of the threat instead oftrying to anticipate the nature of the nextone and preparing for that.

So why is no one being heldaccountable to deliver on the massiveexpenditures on intelligence andtechnology? Why is there no planning orability to anticipate? Why do we toleratereactionary measures, when many arerepealed within days of beingintroduced?

The reason is simple: In the name ofsafety, we are willing to enduresignificant inconvenience.

Since the New Year, I have traveled tothe United Kingdom, Norway, Qatar,

Kuwait, India and the United States.Much of the travel occurred when therules were in a state of flux. Seeing howthese rules manifested themselves indifferent countries was interesting. InNorway, for example, the screening lineswere long but moved at a very fast pace.

In the line, a training videoencourages travelers to put alltheir metal and pocket contentsin coat pockets, and get ready toremove electronic items. Therewas genuine interest on the partof airport operators (in bothOslo and Bergen) to minimizeinconvenience and to ensurethe comfort and safety ofpassengers.

It is possible to create a safetravel environment with properplanning, intelligence,anticipation, intelligentreaction to events, training,

collaboration between airlines andoperating authorities, and compassionand understanding. It is possible to find aneedle in a haystack with a magnet.

One final frustration on the joy of airtravel: the ubiquitous take-off andlanding request to turn off all electronicdevices as they “may interfere” with theoperation of the aircraft. Let’s face it.Electronic equipment can be inadver-tently—or intentionally—left on. Nopilot would ever fly a plane if there waseven a remote chance this interferencewould have any impact on the operationof the aircraft. So, why the fuss? √

Nizar J. Somji is presidentand CEO of Jaffer Inc., amanagement/investmentconsulting firm; andchairman of the board ofMatrikon Inc., a companyhe founded in 1988.

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hen Capital PowerCorporation officiallyopened its new CloverBar Energy Centre in

late January, it moved the recently-formed EPCOR spinoff company closerto being a major player in the energyindustry, not just in Alberta but inCanada and North America. Itmarked the full commissioningof the third and final natural gasturbine at the site onEdmonton’s northeast edge.Built at a cost of about $280million, the Clover Bar facilitycan dispatch 243 megawatts(MW) of power to the Albertagrid during peak demand periods.

The three natural gas-firedturbines are incredibly efficient.Based on the General ElectricCF6 jet engine (the same type thatpowers the Airbus A330 wide-bodyairliner), the core of the units is ajet engine coupled to a generator.Each unit can power up fromstandstill to full output in 10minutes, far faster than older power-generating units, giving CapitalPower the ability to respond rapidlyto peak power demands. At fullpower, the three units can provideenough electricity for a quarter-million homes. The Clover Bar unitsare the only ones in Canada; there aretwo in the U.S.

The new Energy Centre replaces anolder, same-site facility which wasbuilt in the 1960s and 1970s, whenAlberta’s population was growingrapidly and the demand for powerincreased significantly. That plant hadfour units, each with the capacity togenerate 165 MW, for a total of 660MW. It was decommissioned in 2005and dismantled over a two-year period.

In 2007, construction of the EnergyCentre began, and the first unit enteredservice in March 2008. It took advantageof the old plant’s infrastructure,significantly reducing total constructioncosts. The new generators use 85 percentless water per megawatt hour (MWh) and,combined, the new turbines produce about70 percent less nitrogen oxide generated at

full capacity, compared to the old plant. Edmonton-based Capital Power is an

independent power producer withinterests in 31 facilities in Canada andthe United States totalling 3,500 MW ofgenerating capacity. Spun off from

EPCOR in 2009, its operations extendfrom Ontario through Alberta and BritishColumbia in Canada, and Washington,Colorado, California, Illinois, NewJersey, New York and North Carolina inthe U.S. In the Edmonton area, thecompany operates Genesee 1, 2 and 3generating plants, the Clover Bar EnergyCentre, and the Clover Bar Landfill GasPlant.

The latter is a 4.8 MW plant poweredby methane gas from decomposingorganic material. On its website, CapitalPower notes that, “Methane is 21 timesmore powerful a greenhouse gas thancarbon dioxide. Using it for electricity

exploits a resource that wouldotherwise pollute the atmosphere,transforming it into usefulenergy. When landfill gas iscollected and used for powergeneration, it displacesconventional, non-renewablefuels such as coal and naturalgas, preventing moregreenhouse gases from enteringthe atmosphere.”

It’s good to see a new, up-and-coming corporation likeCapital Power contributing yetanother element toEdmonton’s internationalreputation as a city on thecutting edge of energyefficiency and recycling.

The recently opened ArtGallery of Alberta really haschanged the face ofdowntown. Love it or hate it,the AGA has broughtanother level ofsophistication to Edmontonarchitecture. As most of usknow, we tend to be hardon ourselves when it comesto matters of civic pride.The new gallery reallyshould move us a longway toward boosting thatpride, not just because ofthe striking exterior of thebuilding, but also because

of its interior aesthetic and functionality. The three floors of gallery spaces

themselves are very flexible, as the currentexhibits—Edgar Degas: Figures inMotion; Karsh: Image Maker; FranciscoGoya: Disasters of War and LesCaprichos; and Janet Cardiff andGeorge Bures Miller: The Murder ofCrows—demonstrate so well. The galleryalso features Zinc, an upscale diningestablishment on the main floor, a cafe,espresso bar, a gallery shop, and a 150

seat theatre. There are private rooms forevent rentals, an outdoor sculpture terrace,and the Singhmar Centre for ArtEducation.

Founded in 1924 as the EdmontonMuseum of Arts, and later the EdmontonArt Gallery, the Art Gallery of Albertamaintains a collection of over 6,000objects. It is the oldest cultural institutionin Alberta, and the only museum in theprovince solely dedicated to the exhibitionand preservation of art and visual culture.

The long-term viability of the AGA willbe proven by its ability to attract majorexhibitions, and the current exhibitionsbode well for the future. The CapitalPower-sponsored Degas exhibit, forexample, includes sculptures from theMusée d’Orsay in Paris, the NationalGallery of Canada, the SmithsonianInstitute in Washington, and othergalleries and private collections fromacross North America and Europe. Cardiffand Bures Miller’s The Murder of Crows,a complex interweaving of voice, musicand sound emanating from 98 speakersand occupying the entire third floor of theGallery, must be experienced to beappreciated. Having been presented inSydney, Berlin and Brazil, this is its NorthAmerican premiere.

Edmonton’s cultural precinct that facesSir Winston Churchill Square boasts threeworld-class facilities: The CitadelTheatre, the Winspear Centre forMusic, and now the Art Gallery of Alberta.(I’m not forgetting the Edmonton PublicLibrary’s main branch, which is part ofthe same precinct and is one of the busiestlibraries in the country, but it does need amajor facelift—the sooner the better.) Eachof these cultural institutions attracts thebest in their respectivefields, be it theatre, musicalor visual arts.

Next time we get downon ourselves, we need toremember these outstandingexamples of Edmonton’semerging status as a significant worldcentre. √

David Norwood is a freelancewriter/editor. Contact [email protected]

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’d been hearing about the Refinery Late Night ArtParty at the Art Gallery of Alberta for a few weeks. Themore I heard about it, the more I wanted to attend. Mybusiness owner friends were excited about it. My

friends active in the arts community were excited. Even myparents’ friends were excited. It’s not often that an eventcrosses so many different groups of people—generations,industries and communities—to create such a build of energyand excitement. After attending, I understood why.

The AGA is amazing. While the final preparations werebeing made in the venue, people lined up half an hour early tobuy the last few tickets and to be the first into the party.Overall the feeling was vibrant, and otherworldly. I say‘otherworldly’ because many people I spoke with said thatbeing at the AGA is like stepping outside all that isstereotypically Edmonton. Among other comparisons, it waslikened to a New York Gallery, even a spaceship.

There is no doubt that Edmonton needed a world-classbuilding and art gallery. If the first ever Refinery Late NightArt Party is any indication of how ready we are to embrace itsgrandeur, there’s no question we have the community energyto sustain it.

Two more Refinery events are in the works, each with a newexhibit theme. There’s one on the terrace on July10th, anotheron November 20th. Mark your calendar now.

Erin Rayner is president of ED Marketing and CommunicationsInc. Contact [email protected]

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Bill and Joan Barber were waiting for their daughters to join them. Bill flew back from business in Montreal especially for the Refinery Party. Joan, with St. Albert tourism

development, was excited by the draw that the AGA would provide forthe tourism in the region.

Andrea Whitburnand Mike Duke

Artist/photographer Klyment Tan shared his thoughtson the new AGA: “It is meant to draw people innot to create boundaries.”

Photographer Fish Griwkowsky with Amy Fong, Kristine Nut & Tandie McLeod

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The Arabesque competition, led by RapidFire Theatre’s Amy Shostak, attracted dancersfrom the audience. The performances wereanchored by the Degas-inspired horse

ballerinas, shown with Maryann Flood.

Ryan Hehr & Violeta Kolundzija feltlike they weren’t even in Edmonton:“It’s like New York-ish”



Dr. Sholina Kherani received her DDS degree from the Universityof Alberta in 1985. Her practice focus is Aesthetic, Restorative

and Neuromuscular Dentistry. She is a published columnist,a mentor to other dentists and participates in study groups

on Pain Management and neuromuscular dentistry. She is committed to providing the Art and Science of

Beautiful Smiles in a relaxed, personalizedatmosphere. Dr. Kherani’s passion is

changing people’s lives by improving theirhealth and smiles using the principles

of neuromuscular dentistry.

Symmetry: Nature’s beauty isdescribed with the golden proportion of1:1.6. When your 2 front teeth (centralincisors) are 1.6 times wider than those2 beside them (the lateral incisors), andthe canine teeth appear 0.6 times aswide as the lateral incisors, your smilereflects nature’s beauty.

Shade:A lighter shade of teethcommunicates youth while

darker shades of teeth areassociated with age.Translucency makes asmile sparkle and isassociated with youthand vitality. Dull,monotone teethlook lifeless andcommunicate age.

Shape : Women’s teeth have softerrounded edges; men’s teeth tend to bemore square complementing masculinefacial features and a squarer jaw line.

Size : People with rounder, wider facesshould consider wider, rounder teethwhile those with longer, narrower facesshould look for longer, slimmer teeth.Your smile and your face shape shouldcomplement each other.

An improper bite is one cause ofgrinding. Therefore, as your smile‘collapses’, your nose and chin movecloser together making you look older.It is important that you utilize theprinciples of neuromuscular dentistryand restore your smile with your idealjaw and muscle position in mind.

Just as the 4"C"'s explain beauty of a diamond, the 4"S"'s—symmetry,shade, shape and size—explain the beauty of a smile.

The namesake of Christian Hansen and theAutistics is surrounded by friends and fansAllie Grande, Maryann Flood, Joel Reboh,Christina Witt Reboh and Tessi Flood

Tara Wood, social recreation coordinatorwith the Canadian Mental HealthAssociation-Edmonton Region, and SarahHoyles, AGA media relations andcommunications coordinator, who said theevent “exceeded expectations.” Tara is aself-described drama therapist, but madeit clear she does not treat actors.

Andrew Gregory with the City of Edmonton and 2005Sizzler Diane Bégin with NAIT enjoyed a sip with

Lyndon Gyurek and Tara McKinnon

artScene Edmonton was well represented: (back row) Christy Holtby,Marc Carnes, Paul Steier, Ken Bautista, and Cindy Fulton; (front row)

Kimberly Evans, Merran Carr-Wiggin, 2008 Sizzler Mike Brechtel,Sarah Leib, and Elizabeth Capak

Hon Leong, artist Gabe Wong, See-Yuen Leong, and Johnny Ng show off their handiwork, created atthe Blockhead station

DJs Nik Kozub and Jason Troock are bandmembers of Shout Out Out Out Out

HFKS architect David Brooks and his wife Carenweren’t sure about the Gallery design but werewon over once inside. Says Caren: “…it is so unique.There isn’t another one like it—and it’s ours”.

Keith and Wiz Wenzel enjoyed the urban feel

of the building and the funky atmosphere.Keith and Wiz Wenzel enjoyed the urban feel

of the building and the funky atmosphere.

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artScene board member Marcus Coldewayof Mar-cit Creative said, “It’s like a spaceship

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ome people retire to a life of golf, gardening andgrandkids. Not Perry Kinkaide.

After a very full career as a brain researcher,government consultant, management guru and

angel investor, Kinkaide is now back at it full tilt.His self-appointed task this time around is diversification

of the Alberta economy, and that’s where his businessnetwork, the Alberta Council of Technologies, comes in.

The Council evolved from a small network ofentrepreneurs Kinkaide brought together a few years ago.When it grew into an e-mail list of over 5,000, he realized hewas onto something, and decided it was time to buildcommunity networks that could “help open up Albertas’minds to the need for diversification and the role that theycan play in it.

“We have relied on wheat and meat and fibre and timberand oil and gas for many years and been extraordinarilysuccessful. But we can’t continue to rely on carbon. We’vegot to learn how to transform it into something morevaluable. We see in our research universities the capability totake some of these extraordinary ideas to try and helpsociety better understand the potential of those technologiesto transform this province.”

According to Kinkaide’s vision, while newtechnologies, many homegrown, offer much potential,the engine of this diversification will be smallbusiness—the Alberta entrepreneur.

“No technology on its own is ever going to get out ofthe forest… is going to get out of the lab,” saysKinkaide. “Without enterprise, without money andmarketing and management and manpower—withoutthese Ms—or without these management processes inplace, a technology will stall. And that’s where we needto bring a business mentality into the world of researchand into the world of diversification in order tosucceed.”

Essentially, Kinkaide’s vision has two thrusts.First is to venture boldly into the frontiers of new

technologies like fusion, artificial intelligence and stemcell therapies. Second is to support the entrepreneurialeffort to bring these new technologies to market.

It’s a subject Kinkaide knows all too well.“For all my PhDs and titles, it didn’t prepare me for

what I was going to face when I got into helping smallbusinesses. It is one heck of a struggle, referred to bysome as the Valley of Death. It’s long. It’s lonely.

There’s very little support, very few believers. I wentthrough some of that pain… My sympathy for thosethat are entrepreneurial and want to grow something inAlberta is extraordinary because I have been there.”

But there’s something else gnawing at Kinkaide: thehuge retirement crisis we face as the baby boomgeneration leaves the workforce. As boomers retire,they are taking their knowledge out of the market.

He is driven to “try and help show baby boomers thatthere’s an alternative to golf, gardening andgrandchildren. Growing a small business is as excitingas growing a garden, as rewarding as having agrandchild, and a hell of a lot better than my golf.”

In other words, it doesn’t sit right with PerryKinkaide that baby boomers should take theirknowledge to the grave or waste their retirement fundson “throwing some big freaking party for their kids.

“I think what I would like to see in the next few yearsis continued innovation, growth in the relationships ofour colleges and technical institutes with ourcommunities, and to see capital flowing through babyboomers instead of to Ottawa.”

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Not content to remain part of what he calls thegeriatric G-force (remember all that talk about golf,gardening and grandchildren), Kinkaide is out therehustling everyday, building the networks and spreadingthe word.

“My business on a day-to-day basis is four tires and aBlackberry. It’s dynamic in the sense that my meetingsare at the Starbucks and the Second Cups. It’s ‘in thestreet’ business. Very little of my time is spent withinoffice towers and the bricks and mortar of a university.”

When the Alberta Council of Technologies started in2005, Kinkaide and his compatriots asked themselves ifthey were going to contribute to the diversification ofAlberta’s economy, what were the issues that needed tobe resolved to help small businesses grow.

They first tackled the overwhelming problem ofgaining access to capital. A status report was preparedand presented to industry and to the Albertagovernment.

“Virtually all the recommendations were picked upand we realized we were on to something,” recallsKinkaide, explaining how the ACT found its niche“developing status reports that were neutral and outsidegovernment. There is no government funding for this.We do this as volunteers wishing to give back.”

The second report focused on the status of ruralbroadband. “It made an extraordinary impact andrevealed the fact that we’ve got an impasse betweensuppliers and municipalities trying to completeSupernet and provide Internet access for peoplethroughout the province.”

Next came a focus on fusion energy. Fusion energypowers the sun. It is based on fusing atoms rather thansplitting them. The promise of fusion is a potentiallyclean and limitless supply of energy.

“We realize this is many years out, yet there’s alsothe realization fusion ignition is imminent given thework that is going on at Livermore (LawrenceLivermore National Laboratory in California),” saysKinkaide enthusiastically. “I think we’ve made aconsiderable difference there by building the Alberta-Canada Fusion Energy Program. We’re looking atbuilding protocols for the exchange of researchbetween the U.S. and Canada, and helping Albertathink through a strategy for what comes after carbon.”

Last year gave rise to several forums on theadvances in stem cell therapies. “The potential ofstem cells—which is ‘heal thyself’—is extraordinary.If you have in your body an area that is degenerating,stem cells can rejuvenate that part of the body,anything from Parkinson’s to certain forms of cancer.”

Kinkaide comments that one of the mostcontroversial issues raised in the public forums werethe ethical issues around the use of stem cells fromthe fetus or cord blood of newborns. But nowscientists have discovered that stem cells are foundthroughout the body throughout one’s lifetime. Inessence, we each carry our own limitless supply.

He believes through commercialization, gettingstem cell therapy from the lab to the bedside could bejust the medicine Alberta needs to fix its ailinghealthcare system. One recommendation of the panelswas the establishment of an Alberta Cell TherapiesCouncil.

The Alberta Council of Technologies expects itsagenda for 2010 will be even more exciting, with adouble-barreled focus on clean technologies andartificial intelligence. It will kick off with twosymposiums, in Edmonton on March 1st and inCalgary on the 3rd.

As Kinkaide explains it, “The emergingtechnologies are changing entirely the way we thinkabout the production of energy, the way we movearound, where our food comes from, the water, the

waste management. Clean technology is becoming away of life. Some talk about a changing lifestyle, tobe more respectful of the environment, but still drivetheir SUVs.”

This focus on clean and green is being played outagainst the backdrop of a $1.6-billion proposal from aDutch consortium to build a sustainable communityfrom the ground up on the outskirts of St. Albert.

Kinkaide thinks “St. Albert, as a council, is wise ingiving this thing a lot of deep thought. I think that allof the components and all of the features of this allowit to evolve over time in such a way to make sure itrealizes its objectives and is done in a safe andsustainable way.”

Kinkaide figures by 2012, the Alberta Council ofTechnologies will have addressed the big issuesaround emerging technologies that will shape theeconomy of the future. He’s already seeing a commontheme emerging from the exercise.

And, it’s not big corporations that are going to leadAlberta onto the world stage. Innovation depends onthe entrepreneurial spirit and capital. Kinkaideexpects retiring boomers to invest in this future…with money and with blood, sweat and tears.

The golf, gardening and grandchildren can wait foranother day. √

www.abctech.ca.

To hear Cheryl’s conversation with Perry Kinkaide,visit www.innovationanthology.com

Cheryl Croucher hosts InnovationAnthology which is broadcast onCKUA Radio at 7:58 am and 4:58pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ordownload the podcasts atwww.innovationanthologyy.com

dmonton’s loss is Lethbridge’sgain. Dr. Michael Mahon isleaving his position as thedean of Physical Education

and Recreation at the University ofAlberta to become president of theUniversity of Lethbridge. Mahonsucceeds Dr. Bill Cade.

When asked about the highlights of histwo terms as dean, Dr. Mahon points tohis academic staff. “About three-quartersof our cohort of faculty members haschanged. As a result of that, we’ve hadsome real growth in new areas, theemergence of academic areas and othersthat had lost a little bit of zip over pastyears.”

Dr. Mahon is also proud of his efforts tointernationalize the faculty and hisinvolvement in the expansion of the U ofA to the south campus.

He sees the move from a campus of37,000 students to one with 8,000

students as an opportunity to really get toknow his university community. Over thepast few years, the University ofLethbridge built a strong reputation in thesciences, and Mahon hopes to do thesame for the humanities.

“I am enthusiastic in terms of building inthe areas of social sciences, humanities, andfine arts because I see those areas as realstrengths in the undergraduate level at theuniversity. But, from a research perspective,they haven’t built as many new initiatives inthose areas. I would say it will buildbalance across the academy. My ownresearch has been in the social sciences andhumanities. It has been funded by SSHRC.I have always had a more interdisciplinaryresearch approach. So I am quiteenthusiastic about doing that. “

Dr. Mahon will finish his current term asdean and then head south to take up hisnew post starting July 1st. √

~ Cheryl Croucher

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great to have an earlydetection system?

Molecular biologist Dr.Barry Barclay, CEO ofPlanet BiotechnologiesInc, believes he may havestumbled upon a geneticmechanism that could leadto exactly that.

After he read an article ongenetic damage related tobreast cancer and aparticular gene—the TYMSgene—he realized therewere connections to theresearch he had conductedfor many years on theTYMS gene. The locationof interest is onChromosome 18.

As Dr. Barclay explains,“It took me about five yearsto try to figure out apotential mechanism thatwould throw a switch thatwould cause a tumour. Andnot only does it initiate thetumour, but the structuresthat are generated during theepisode of the switch notfunctioning well,themselves become tumour drivers. Soonce you turn the switch, it stayspermanently in the position. Whatcauses it to be dis-regulated are thefactors that we know are the risk factorsin breast carcinogenesis. There areenvironmental factors. There are

nutritional factors, and there aregenomic factors.”

Dr. Barclay has presented his findingsat two international scientific meetingsand will soon publish an article on hisresearch. √

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or those of you who may not know,the second largest social network inCanada is an Edmonton company,Nexopia. Want to reach teens?

Ninety percent of its subscriber base isbetween 13 and 23. Nexopia boasts over800,000 monthly unique visitors, but that’snot what they’re most excited about thesedays. Connect13, its new advertisingplatform is what has the local 19-personteam all fired-up. So too are the mad menand women of Toronto’s ad industry,according to Kelley Hajar, VP of sales andthe lead for Connect13.

The Connect13 ad network has positionedNexopia as the hub for banner addistribution across this demographic andseveral social networks at the same time.“We’re well-positioned in Western Canada,but the top 12 ad agencies in Toronto wantnational reach,” stated Hajar. “We talkedwith Tagged.com, guys like MyYearbook,and others who have great reach andadditional ad inventory out on the EastCoast and in the U.S. We’ve combined ouravailable inventories, and now Connect13 isa streamlined approach.”

If this year’s 44th NFL Super Bowl is anyindication, one can expect to wait for moremigration toward digital brand integration.Dubbed the “brand bowl” on Twitter, therewas considerable discussion about eachtelevision commercial. Visibly absent fromthose discussions were the brands involved.Interestingly, despite seeing the power of astreamlined ad buy opportunity such asConnect13, the critical opportunity that stillseems to elude many in the ad game is howto socially engage in support of traditionalactivities. Connect13 as a place to buy

banner type ad space for the teen market is avery cool option. However, unless the top adagencies in Toronto figure out that digitalmedia buys should also be integrated withsocial engagement strategies, considerableopportunities for a strong brand halo effectwill be lost, as was evident with the SuperBowl.

Some folks will talk about social channelintegration as their saving grace on thisissue. They’ll taut their many followers,connections and friends as evidence of theirmarketing efforts gaining ground. Some

may even offer the number of digitalconversations that have taken place abouttheir brand online. Nexopia would probablyoffer click-through rates and brandimpressions. There’s no doubt that, in orderto have a complete picture, you have toinclude these numbers as elements, butthat’s where most stop.

The remaining digital gap here is thedifference between brand “impression” andbrand “presence.” One is seen, the other isfelt. One brand inspires zero reaction and iseasily ignored. The other brand hits you

right in the gut and has a lasting effect.Strong digital branding today should alwaysinclude a social engagement component.When customers see your TV ad and go toyour one-off campaign website (if youincluded the URL in the ad), and then talkabout that on Twitter, Facebook or Nexopia,you as the advertiser should at the very leastbe there to engage… not pitch but listen,learn and communicate openly. Once theannoying screaming chickens, non-descriptsub-selling digital monkeys or taco chipthrowing ninjas are done on TV, theexperience—good or bad—should transferto your customers’ Twitter account or otherrelevant social channel. If your marketingsucks, get online and get ready to face themusic. Take it on your hairy monkey chinand let your customers tell you what theywant to see instead. On the other hand, ifyou or your ad agency would rather notdefend your collective creative brillianceonline, then maybe everyone shouldconsider it the next time the “old guard”whips out the blank cheque for the standardmedia campaign.

That way, when you go to look under thebun to consider “where the beef is”, therewill be some true customer exchanges andmeaningful data offered. Instead of takingback your standard feel-good demonumbers as proof of “return on investment,”you can reference what you learned fromyour “return on engagement.” √

Walter Schwabe is the Chief EvolutionOfficer of fusedlogic inc., a social mediastrategy firm and Alberta company since2000.You can learn more atwww.fusedlogic.com

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fter 43 years with the AlbertaResearch Council, nowcalled Alberta Innovates–Technology Futures,

Terry Macyk is retiring.His pioneering work in soil reclamation

earned him the title of DistinguishedScientist with ARC along withrecognition from all around the world forhis contributions to reclamation science.

According to Macyk, time is the mostcritical factor in evaluating reclamationsuccess. “I think it is just looking more atsome of the long term applications insome of the areas that we’ve worked in.You have to do a lot of long term follow-up on many of the things that we did do,just to make sure that everything is on theright path and to confirm that indeed, thereclamation that was done in the past isgoing to stand that longer test of time.”

Macyk goes on to say that looking at areclaimed landscape after just five years isnever enough time to judge one’s success.“Twenty-five years gives you a better ideaof how successful it is. Forty years even

more. But if would really be nice to belooking at some of these areas 50 yearslater, because realistically it takes a tree togrow and mature in most parts of Alberta50, 60, 70 years. We haven’t reached thatstage with our initial reclamation yet. It’sa very new science.”

Terry Macyk’s research on reclamationhas been applied across Alberta inforestry, agriculture, oil sands, oil and gasdevelopment and, now, carbon captureand storage. For example, he helpeddevelop a means to use sludge from pulpmills as a soil amendment. For twodecades he collaborated with Syncrudeto research effective ways to reclaimboreal landscapes disturbed by oilsandsmining.

His pioneering research helped shaperegulations for reclaiming industrialsites. And Mayck considers one of hisgreatest contributions the introduction ofthe notion of salvaging and stockpilingsoil before industrial development evenstarts. √

~ Cheryl Croucher

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March 1Alberta Council of TechnologiesClean Technology ForumMayfield Inn2-8:30 pmRegistration at www.infoport.ca

March 3Geomatics GNSS Modernization Royal Glenora Club, Courtside Room11:15 - 1 pmRegistration at www.infoport.ca

March 3The Business LinkStarting Your BusinessCost $35Suite 100, 10237 – 104 Street1 – 4:30 pmwww.canadabusiness.ab.ca

March 4The Business Link—Brown Bag SessionWriting for the WebSuite 100, 10237-104 Street12 to 1 pmwww.canadabusiness.ab.ca

March 11TEC ConnectorTEC Edmonton & NSERCEnterprise Square 9:30 am Registration10:00 am Pitches for Partnership12:00 pm Networking Reception1:00 pm — One-on-one meetingsContact [email protected]

March 11NAIT Presents Avi FriedmanA Day on Sustainable HousingSponsored by BTech Management. NAITWorkshop 3:30 pm at Nexen TheatrePublic Lecture 6:30 pm at Shaw Theatre Tickets from [email protected]

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he Edmonton culinary scene has addedanother star to its bevy of top chefs with thearrival of Christophe Ithurritze fromWolfgang Puck’s empire. He was in

Edmonton, consulting at the River Cree Resort whenthe head chef at Sage, its fine dining restaurant quit.Talk about being at the right place at the right time!

Chef Ithurritze was born in the Basque region ofFrance and learned how to bake from his mother. At thetender age of 17, he earned a culinary degree from theacclaimed L’Ecole les Rocailles in Bayonne. In 1989,he moved to the U.S. and began a long relationshipwith internationally renowned chef and restaurateurWolfgang Puck. He rose to the position of corporatepastry chef for all five of Puck’s restaurants in LasVegas, and was part of the team that helped launch fivemore of his restaurants in Hollywood, Vegas andChicago.

But why Edmonton?“I used to live in Chicago, so I wasn’t afraid of

winter.” The challenge running a top drawer, first classrestaurant appealed to him. “I want to bring the bestpossible product that’s available to the table. You’regoing to pay for it, but it will be the best meal you canbuy.”

For example, the chef has spent the past six monthstracking down top notch John Dore (fish) from NewZealand. He’s made the contact, and it’s being importedfor his patrons. He also incorporates the best localproduce and meat, fish and poultry whenever possible.He’s currently serving up Spring Creek Beef, ColdLake Pickerel, organic chicken and vegetables, andfresh baked breads. He’s a firm believer in buying localfirst. For us, that means quality and freshnessunsurpassed.

Chef Ithurritze wants to make Sage a fantastic diningexperience… a first class experience for everyone.“Sometimes people will look at a menu and notunderstand what an item is, or there are words orterminology that they’re not familiar with, so they walkaway. I don’t want that to happen. I don’t want peopleto be afraid to come here.”

Consistency in both service andquality of food is his goal. And, to thatend, he is also part educator, using hiskitchen as a training ground.

“My staff have to buy into what I’mselling. If not, it doesn’t work. I’mpassing on as much as I can from my pastchefs like Wolfgang Puck.”

Oh, what a wonderful resource to tapinto. If I was a young chef under Ithurritze’s guidance,I’d be a sponge soaking up all I could. Chef whipped upsome pan seared scallops and served them on a bed ofrisotto with a delightful tomato salad. Incredible.

Sage is definitely a spot to head to if you are in themood for a most excellent meal.

CHEF CHRISTOPHE ITHURRITZE’SPARMESAN RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND SCALLOPSServes 3-4• In a sauce pot, bring 5 cups chicken stock to a boil.

Lower heat to a simmer.• In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medum

heat. Add 1 small onion, diced, and sauté for 4-5minutes until transluscent. Add 1 1/2 cups arboriorice and sauté for 1 minute. Increase heat to mediumhigh and add 1 cup dry white wine and cook for 3-4 minutes, until alcohol cooks off and wine isreduced by half. Reduce heat back down to medium.Add 1 cup of chicken stock to the rice and simmeruntil most of the stock is absorbed. Repeat addingstock and cooking until the risotto is al dente, or stillhas a little bite to it. You may not need all 5 cups ofchicken stock.

• About halfway through cooking the rice, add 1 cupfresh peas.

• Add 1 cup of good quality grated Parmesancheese. Stir to incorporate. Add salt and pepper to

taste.• While the rice is cooking, heat apan (I recommend that you do notuse non-stick) over high heat. Add2-3 tablespoons olive oil. Whenthe oil just begins to smoke, add12 large scallops which havebeen thoroughly dried, salt andpeppered.• Allow scallops to caramelizeand do not attempt to turn themover until they release

themselves from the pan. Salt and pepper thetop sides and flip. Cook on the other side until theycaramelize and release.

• Serve scallops over risotto immediately. √

Contact Chef John Berry at [email protected] Go to Edmontonians.com and visit the Lively Lifestyles Blog.

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ere is one of my favourite projectsfrom the Art of Upcycle, ideal for DIYaficionados and virgins alike. It is aneasy undertaking that requires few

skills and a just a bit of patience. I showed these littlevases to my Goddaughter, Ashton (VP of publicrelations and marketing for absolutebodo.com) whomorphed them into table centrepieces for a conferenceshe was organizing.

Take bottle recycling to a new level and repurposeglass and ceramic containers into playful stackedvessels perfect for showcasing small bouquets. Thinkcoloured glass: water, juice, soft drink, wine, booze,sauce, oil and vinegar bottles with metal lids. I like toleave the more interesting labels on the bottles.

Create a series of these vases to display single bloomsin profusion. Using found materials is perfect for thebudget-conscious gift giver.

Level: Simple Cost: $1.00 – $2.00 Time: 1 hour

MATERIALSEmptied, washed bottles with capsSmall ceramic or porcelain vases2” x 2” or 4” x 4” tiles

TOOLSRotary tool, diamond tipped bit and fine grinder bitGloves GogglesMask Tape measureFelt pen Porcelain adhesive or gel super glueThe most challenging part of this project is drilling the

opening in the tile or vase. Be sure to don goggles, glovesand mask as shards of porcelain tend to spray during theprocess. Take your time while drilling: Applying too muchpressure could cause the porcelain to break.

STEP-BY-STEPS• For the top, turn vase upside down and drill hole in

bottom with diamond bit. Start rotary tool on slowspeed and gradually increase speed until you havepenetrated through porcelain. Enlarge openingslightly to accommodate grinder bit and expandopening until it matches the aperture of the bottombottle mouth. Wipe clean.

• Measure centre of tile and mark with felt pen.Repeat drilling and grinding process with tile,starting on unglazed side. Drill coordinating hole inbottle cap.

• Adhere vase, tile and cap together with porcelain orgel super glue.

• Cure 24 hours before using.

Look for The Art of Upcycle and Enjoy Life Outside ata store near you or at www.absolutebodo.com. Joinme and the BodoBoler at the Regina, Edmonton andRed Deer Home and Garden Shows where I will besharing inspirational projects from both books—some of which have appeared in this column. √

Linda Bodo is author of Enjoy Life Outside and TheArt of Upcycle. Visit www.absolutebodo.com forupcoming appearances and project demonstrations;view other DIY projects; or order her book.

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