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Tag Archives: Evan Woolley
Calgary Flames Arena–Have We Got A Deal For You!!!
To paraphrase Jane Jacobs, the majority of Calgary City Council regard Calgarians as “empty-headed young ladies whose main duties were to see that their nails were clean, their curves properly distributed and their behavior seemly.” These councillors refuse to allow … Continue reading
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Tagged Calgary Flames Arena, Druh Farrell, Evan Woolley, Jane Jacobs, Jeromy Farkas, Ken King, Naheed Nenshi
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A Letter to My Councillor About the Flames Deal
Dear Councillor Woolley, I am a constituent living in your riding. Thank you for bringing forward a motion to extend the time available for public consultation on the proposed deal with the Calgary Flames. I am deeply disappointed that the … Continue reading
The Politicians are Coming…
Paul Keating said, “Politicians come in three varieties: straight men, fixers and maddies.” Oh, please let there be a fourth kind of politician–a thoughtful visionary. Calgarians go to the polls on Oct 16 to elect a mayor and 14 … Continue reading