No parties while we’re away
Every time you look at this photo, Edmonton's tax rate goes up $80. (Photo: George Watts)
You know, I was trying to think of a new or different angle on the Rexall Edmonton Indy when everyone was on about that money-loser last week.
Then, today we’ve got the City of Edmonton announcing its $500,000 bid for the 2017 Expo. That half-a-million dollars covers the next phase of the bid only. This puppy will come with a $2-billion dollar pricetag.
So I think I’ll tie the two together for a rant.
I’m really starting to feel like a parent who figures their child is responsible enough to be left home alone for the weekend.
I’ve left emergency contacts, money for groceries and have a neighbour ready to check in.
But then my kid, let’s call them “City of Edmonton,” goes and blows the wad of cash on pizza and a kegger. Pizza being the Indy and the kegger being Expo 2017. Since I support the kid I’m left paying to clean up the party mess. By party mess I mean my taxes will go up. (more…)
Indy Themed BBQ!
Before all you Harrison Ford fans get too amped up, I mean the EDMONTON INDY. The one with cars. Not the one with Shia LeBeouf.
And before all you EDMONTON INDY fans get too amped up, this barbeque, located at Jasper and 103 St., is meant for tenants of the Canadian Western Bank building. I think. 
Am I going to mention that from an outsider’s perspective, there appeared to be no system of checks and balances to ensure that all of the people getting food originated from the Canadian Western Bank building? No, I’m not. What do you think this is, “Corporate Landlord-Tenant Appreciation Barbeque Crashers?” Do I look like Vince Vaughn?
I’m just here to report the facts. I’m pretty much the Walter Cronkite of Free Food (R.I.P).
