Circle Game

It's official! I am the nominated candidate for the Alberta Liberals in Calgary-West. On Wednesday, January 16 the official nomination meeting was held, and true to form, I delivered a rousing speech written for a 1,000 seat packed auditorium to a cozy room of 5o ardent supporters. Good times!! We start hitting the hockey rinks, bus stops, grocery stores, gas stations and houses next weekend. We have a Winnebago as our portable campaign HQ which will feature big signs "Vote Beth Gignac Alberta Liberals - It's All About You".

And, it is true. The community is always the expert. People know what is required for their neighbourhoods, children, families, schools and economy. And, the Alberta Liberals have consulted with Albertans and have developed a solid, creative, modern plan for the present and the future. It is fiscally and socially responsible.

If you are interested in learning more about Kevin Taft and the Alberta Liberals plan for our great province please visit our website at http://www.albertaliberal.com/


In the meantime, if you would like to join my campaign team, drive that Winnebago, get our signs on lawns or help with doorknocking, just respond on this page and we will get in touch with you.

Hope all is well in your world - it sure is fun in mine!

Calgary Peleton Project

Flex and ride! This is a photo from the 07 MS Ride wearing our team Spidey jersey. Now, the team was two strong - Stavros and I - and we had a great time!

This year, I've been invited to join an inspirational group of people to ride in support of Wellspring Calgary. This adventure will take us from Calgary to Philadelphia. Yup. Cool, huh?

If you know someone who is in treatment for cancer, please look for a Wellspring in your area. You can find out about ours by going to http://www.wellspringcalgary.ca/ The programs and staff are wonderful. I've had a very close friend attend many programs at Wellspring Oakville and can attest to the invaluable support the centre provided to her during her healing process.

Of course, this is a fundraising event and each of the 30 members of our team must raise 10K - 5K in corporate sponsorship and 5K in donations. The unique thing is that 100% of your donations go directly to fund programming at Wellspring! Check out our event and goals by heading to http://www.cancervive.ca/

My training started last night. The ride goes something like this: there are 6 teams of 5 riders. Each team rides for approx 100km per shift. The shifts operate back to back and the ride should take 12 days to complete. On arrival in Philly, we will be participating with the Lance Armstrong Foundation in a major event.

If you find yourself getting excited by this story and you would like to volunteer, we will need drivers of our support vehicles! Yup - you could drive across the country on a soft seat!! Think about it - have an adventure of your own and maybe next year you will want to ride the bike too.......never say never.

It's a Dog's Life

Yup - life in the fast lane sure can make you sleepy! Hailey, the Executive Dog, has returned to rule her household in sunny Calgary. Of course, all that air transport is exhausting so a full day of rest and relaxation was required.

However, she is back in fine form today with plenty of running, jumping and barking at squirrels. Soon enough, the "H Bomb" will be joining me in our campaign trailer or running with me through the beautiful parks in Calgary-West. I will share my learnings - both personal and professional - with you on this site. Keep surfin!

The Freshness - Rumi

When it's cold and raining,

you are more beautiful.

And the snow brings me

even closer to your lips

The inner secret, that which was never born,

you are that freshness, and I am with you now.

I can't explain the goings,

or the comings. You enter suddenly,

and I am nowhere again.

Inside the majesty.

Paradox

As Marvin Gaye would sing, "ain't it peculiar, peculiar as can be". Suddenly, you find yourself at home in a strange place and that strange place is right inside you. Kinda like the moral of my favourite movie, "The Wizard of Oz". Now, if only I can get shoes like that to wear with my leather jacket....hmmmm....there really would be no place like home!

Evidently, the cosmos have been brewing a special mix for 2008 cuz I am gonna be some kinda busy! First up will be the Provincial election in Alberta, Canada. I am proudly representing the Alberta Liberals in Calgary-West. I strongly believe that Alberta must become more transparent in its government and thereby become more accountable to the people.

It is vitally important for Albertans to become fully engaged in the wonderful democracy that makes our country strong. And, it is equally important for Canada to have a strong and engaged Alberta.

With great wealth comes great responsibility. Wealth in human and natural resources. Wealth in free speech and religious practice. Wealth in health and education.

Good enough is not good enough. Canadians and Albertans must demand excellence and expect excellence from all levels of government.