Platform

One of the first things people want to know when someone announces they’re running in any kind of election is “What’s your platform?” Generally speaking a platform is something built to elevate you. Like this stage – it’s really just a glorified platform! We’re all up here so you can see us better. Maybe that’s …

Thank You!

Thank you - two simple words that can't begin to express how grateful and overwhelmed I am by the support the people of Moose Jaw showed to me during 7 years as your City Councillor and 3 Civic Elections. Your support and encouragement has blessed me beyond words. The words and messages of encouragement and …

Link to YouTube Election Video

If you haven't seen this video and have a one minute check it out! We did it just for fun! Thank you for visiting! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSJrE1rUGtk&feature=autoplay&list=ULeN-P5qVUIO0&playnext=1

I Believe

This past winter I was in what some might call “a slump”. And then we were at the Kinsmen Sports dinner where TSN’s Rod Black spoke and he re-inspired me…you might say it was my TSN turning point. Hence tonight’s speech… I believe…when neighbors look out for each other, we will build neighborhoods not just …

This just in…

It’s hard to believe that 3 years have passed so quickly since the last election! It has been 3 years of learning, and decision-making, planning and doing. It has been 36 of the most interesting and exciting months of my life! People have tentatively asked me dozens of times over these past 3 years the …

Some Might Say…

Some might say it was a lucky coincidence, others might say fate, I have decided it just may very well have been a miracle. Yesterday was a beautiful, sun splashed summer morning – perfect for a walk. As I walked by Empire School on South Hill I began to think forward to the Optimist Safety Patrol Wind-up …

Re-post from June 27, 2010….(Also was published in MJVE)

And this afternoon was my final official greetings as Deputy Mayor for 2010. It was ValleyView Centres Annual Family Picnic and Memorial Service. As you can see I have attended many events over the course of 2 months, but the one at ValleyView really touched my heart. Of course the setting is so beautiful, but the atmosphere and the people are …

Revolutionary Revelation

Going through my journal this morning something that I wrote back in August of 2010 caught my eye. I want to share it here today, as it's a place where I am at again...and I am wondering if you might not be too.Saturday, August 14, 2010Last night during the movie "Eat, Pray, Love" an idea …

Glorious and Free

This week was flanked with two events that are undeniably connected to each other. The Election and Remembrance Day. And this year I couldn't help but feel the connection ever so deeply. The son of two of my high school friends was killed in Afghanistan less than 2 weeks ago. He was there on a …

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

It’s almost that time of year again…the first day of school looms. Oh, how we remember those days! A bittersweet ending and a nervous beginning all in one day.  Even with those “first” days long gone as a student and as a parent, it is still nice to be able to look back on summer …