By addicts I am talking about you. Last night at the City Council meeting the big deal was all about the Mayors task force on the environment. I am not sure that the Council or administration understands how big the scope of this task actually is. If this task force is going to have any real lasting affect on our great City they are going to have to honestly identify the root of the problem(s) first. Second, the task force will have to devise a plan that will convince, at least the major... [More]

Recycling plastic items is becoming more and more crucial to the survival of our oceans and ultimately, to the survival of human beings on this fragile planet. [More]

Since June 1, 2009 Alberta has been leading the way in Canada with a dairy recycling program. Jugs, cartons, and single serve dairy containers can be recycled at Alberta bottle depots. [More]

I met with the Hon. Doug Horner, MLA on Friday Oct. 16th regarding the issue of recording City Council meetings, which in turn is really a Provincial issue since the Alberta Municipal Government Act does not give much guidance to city councils on what constitutes an open meeting and they are free to set their own rules as they see fit. More on our conversation but first I must publicly thank Mr. Horner for his time and efforts. It was a pleasure meeting you. Mr. Horner is a most personable an... [More]

Yesterday I received the response below from our Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the recording of City Council meetings. Dear Mr. Weed Thank you for your recent email regarding the procedural bylaw of the City of Spruce Grove. I understand you have recently discussed your concerns directly with Municipal Affairs staff. The Municipal Government Act requires that the council meetings be open to the public. While the public is encouraged to observer council in action at the duly co... [More]