Jon Wong was born and raised in Calgary and in ward 4. He went to the University of Western Ontario and received a B.A. in political science and governmental affairs with honours. He currently works as a marketing and business director for a painting contractor. In his spare time, Jon
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Cats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Carol Poon
Carol Poon was born in Calgary at the Holy Cross Hospital. She lived in Chinatown until she was 7 and moved to North Haven, which was then still on the edge of town. She graduate from James Fowler and went on to become an X-ray technician. She began a message
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Cats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Carol Poon
Carol Poon was born in Calgary at the Holy Cross Hospital. She lived in Chinatown until she was 7 and moved to North Haven, which was then still on the edge of town. She graduate from James Fowler and went on to become an X-ray technician. She began a message
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Curtis Kruschel
Curtis Kruschel has lived in Huntington Hills for the past fourteen years with his wife and two daughters. He is involved in his community mainly through sports. He is a referee coordinator for many north west communities in Calgary, as well as the president of the Nose Creek Swim Association.
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Cats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Curtis Kruschel
Curtis Kruschel has lived in Huntington Hills for the past fourteen years with his wife and two daughters. He is involved in his community mainly through sports. He is a referee coordinator for many north west communities in Calgary, as well as the president of the Nose Creek Swim Association.
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Leslie Bedard
Leslie Bedard was born in Saskatchewan and moved to Alberta when she was twelve. Later on, she worked for the Edmonton John Howard Society after attending Grant MacEwan College. She moved to Calgary in 1997 and pursued a B.A. in English and a B.Ed at the University of Calgary. She
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Leslie Bedard
Leslie Bedard was born in Saskatchewan and moved to Alberta when she was twelve. Later on, she worked for the Edmonton John Howard Society after attending Grant MacEwan College. She moved to Calgary in 1997 and pursued a B.A. in English and a B.Ed at the University of Calgary. She has taught in several high schools in the city, and is now pursuing a Masters in Counseling Psychology.
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Cats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Leslie Bedard
Leslie Bedard was born in Saskatchewan and moved to Alberta when she was twelve. Later on, she worked for the Edmonton John Howard Society after attending Grant MacEwan College. She moved to Calgary in 1997 and pursued a B.A. in English and a B.Ed at the University of Calgary. She
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Jane Morgan
Jane Morgan was born in Drumheller, Alberta, and currently lives in Highland Park. She has worked in a variety of jobs including insurance and telecommunications. Since 2004, she has owned her own book-keeping and consulting company. She has been active with the Wildrose Alliance, and acted as executive director in
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Jane Morgan
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Cats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 4 Interview with Jane Morgan
Jane Morgan was born in Drumheller, Alberta, and currently lives in Highland Park. She has worked in a variety of jobs including insurance and telecommunications. Since 2004, she has owned her own book-keeping and consulting company. She has been active with the Wildrose Alliance, and acted as executive director in
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 8 Interview with Zak Pashak
Zak Pashak currently lives in Sunalta and has so for the last seven years. In 2003, he opened Broken City, which serves as a live music venue. He is also the founder of Sled Island music festival, which has been a success since its inception in 2007. Pashak has also
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Cats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward 8 Interview with Zak Pashak
Zak Pashak currently lives in Sunalta and has so for the last seven years. In 2003, he opened Broken City, which serves as a live music venue. He is also the founder of Sled Island music festival, which has been a success since its inception in 2007. Pashak has also
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward races to watch for this election
With 14 other pseudo mayoral races, there has to be an analysis somewhere of the potential ward races. Here is a breakdown of some of the more crucial races that people should be keeping their eyes on (especially if you live in them): Ward 1: This is a battle between
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward races to watch for this election
With 14 other pseudo mayoral races, there has to be an analysis somewhere of the potential ward races. Here is a breakdown of some of the more crucial races that people should be keeping their eyes on (especially if you live in them):Ward 1: This is a …
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Ward races to watch for this election
With 14 other pseudo mayoral races, there has to be an analysis somewhere of the potential ward races. Here is a breakdown of some of the more crucial races that people should be keeping their eyes on (especially if you live in them): Ward 1: This is a battle between
Continue readingCats, Chopsticks, and Rainbows: Let’s hope these small ward forums turn into big ones some day
It’s election time and things are busy. As many of you might know, I am involved with Civic Camp in hosting 15 forums across the city this election. We’ve already done 2, and each were unique and I wanted to share that experience with you. The reason I am doing
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