I got me a Google on that there Internet


By Trent Wilkie, Sherwood Park News Thursday, January 10, 2013 11:00:00 MST PM My generation is one of the last to remember what is it like to not have the Internet. We will remember when chat rooms were the rage and how long it took for a jpeg of Samantha Fox in a bikini to load …

Jai Alai-ghts 2012


My apologies right off the bat. I'm going to do what most people hate. I'm going to drive my helicopter of self absorption to Lamesville and park it in Mayor Obvious' spot and give Dr. Uncreative a call. Yep, I'm going to 'best of 2012' all over the place. Aside from the obvious (engagement to the …

Movember: Historic Moustaches


Scythian Horseman Exlposion! Fire! Follicle holes! Then, unto the people was thusly borne…the moustache! Derivative of both French and Italian ancestry, the direct definition of the word moustache is: facial hair growth on the outer surface of the upper lip (not to be confused with boustache which is on the inner surface of the lower lip). The oldest known moustache is from …

The Internet Project 34: Elizabeth Budd


"Elizabeth Budd is a green thumbed, red headed, arts presenter from Edmonton. She has a voracious appetite for great art. Her babies bark for a living, but she lovingly borrows other people's kids as often as possible. She plays a cutthroat game of "duck, duck, goose" and rarely cheats at "go fish" anymore." I met …

THE INTERVIEW PROJECT 33: Erin Elizabeth Fraser


BIO: "Being the youngest of five children, Erin Elizabeth Fraser grew up desperately seeking attention. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Film Studies and a minor in Comparative Literature. Currently she works for the Metro Cinema Society where she does a variety of things, including their volunteer coordination and social media. While …

THE INTERVIEW PROJECT 27: Frederick Kroetsch


Bio: "Frederick Kroetsch is a reporter/producer for CTV's Alberta Primetime. He produces stories from all around Alberta, usually around 5 minutes in length. From dog sledding in Canmore to medieval jousting in Brooks. He wishes he was surfing right now." One of my favourite Fred memories, and there are many, was during a taping of Primetime. Myself, …

Londonderry Mall’s response to tearing down CAPRICIOUS! Art Installation


"Londonderry Mall approached Capricious! to host a month long art show.  As managers of the mall, we have always maintained the right to change and alter any display or promotion and Capricious! accepted that by asking us to host the event.  Our retailers pay market rents to operate their business in our shopping centre.  Our …