Edmonton Humpday Headlines

Let’s get this mid-week party started with some headlines. (Do I know how to party, or what?)

The University of Alberta is part of a study looking at causes of Crohn’s and Colitis, and why the bowel diseases are so prevalent here in Alberta. (Wow, this party is turning into a downer.)

I was, pleasantly, surprised to see Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette trending on Twitter last night, and not just in Canada. It was nice to see plenty of American and worldwide attention on her short-program skate. Lots of people will be cheering for her to win tomorrow night, just days after her mother died.

In lighter news, two snakes were temporarily lost at the Calgary Zoo, and I was already preparing to hide. Though not venomous, I was worried they could eat or choke me. Turns out they’re more scared of you then you are of them. They are still giant snakes though.

from the Edmonton Journal:

Council congratulates itself on 10-year-plan, but Metis unhappy (And Councillor Don Iveson has some thoughts on the plan over at his blog.)

Historic Gem Theatre down before its time

Driver distraction caused teen’s death (Alberta is behind just about everyone on distracted-driver legislation.)

School bus crash leads to call for tighter monitoring of drivers (The Edmonton Catholic School District didn’t know how many seniors were driving for them.)

Bill aims to aid more firefighters with cancer

Alberta’s pioneer of reclamation retires

from the Edmonton Sun:

Biggest bucks by Ben (More on the councillors’ budgets here.)

Somalis reach out to youth

Living free and clean (A drug court success story.)

University launches questionnaire for binge drinking students

No ‘rough stuff’ in police takedown of man who shot cop dog: Court

from The Canadian Press:

Edmonton Eskimos report an operating profit of $416,482 from 2009 season

from Metro Edmonton:

Hospital rewarded for care of soldiers

Mother charged in deaths of her two toddlers (This is the story everybody has.)

from 630CHED/iNews880:

Ludwig says well on fire near his home

Council 2009 expenses released (You can take a look for yourself here.)

from CBC Edmonton:

Alta. homicides worry Somali-Canadians

Former principal guilty of unprofessional conduct for sex with student (He’s also likely to have his teaching certificate canceled.)

from Global Edmonton:

St. Mark spared (The school does have to increase enrollment though.)

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