Section : Local News

Champions of Mediocrity

In 1979 Edmonton welcomed its first professional hockey team, and the city’s sporting culture was forever changed. Hockey is widely regarded as an immense contribution to the sense of Canadian pride and culture. In Edmonton, Canada’s northernmost major city, the NHL season provides many dedicated fans with a diversion during its harsh and frigid winters. From October to April the city streets are decked with copper and blue paraphernalia as fans prove intense passion for their Edmonton Oilers. Games at Rexall Place sell out on a nightly basis and season tickets are almost impossible to purchase. Considering this strong level of devotion on behalf of the fans, would one not expect the same on behalf of the organization?

Sept. 9, 2008 Interview with David Swann

(Dr. David Swann is the Alberta Liberal MLA for Calgary Mountainview. In 2002, he was fired from his government medical job with the Palliser Region of Health for publicly speaking in favour of the Kyoto Accord. This blow to free speech caused Dr. Swann to enter politics. Currently, he is running in the Alberta Liberal leadership race. His website is www.davidswann.ca)