John Pantazopoulos, running for City of CalgaryCouncillor Ward 6 (my ward) is a former Top 40 Under 40 as given the nod in Avenue Magazine for Calgary Alberta. He is currently the CEO of Lucky Strike Energy, and has been behind several other Oil and Gas and Lithium start ups including E3 Metals which holds Canada’s largest high-confidence lithium resource.

So why does a guy who seemingly has it all want to walk away for the not-so-glorious City Halls of Calgary? Turns out the Blanket Rezoning recently imposed on YYC was the last straw for the astute entrepreneur.

We get into his gripes with the previous council, and what he looks to bring to the new council if elected, is his business savy from lives past which also includes being a CFO at Petroreef whre he was the youngest of all on the TSX Venture, and in addition as part of the executive leadership team, Pantazopoulos helped raise 180 million in equity capital for Tangle Creek.

We talk about safety, transit, fiscal responsibility and various other topics including my favorite, drilling wells! John has been pounding the pavement for 7 months and had a great head start on his opponents, and he has tracked every step, every conversation and every door missed, that was ear marked for a return visit. John is meticulous, methodical, analytical, well-spoken and charismatic.

This guy is one sharp cookie, and I believe he's one to keep an eye on down the road in politics, and feel he'd be an excellent councillor for Ward 6! Who knows, this guy just might be Mayor potential. Time will Tell!

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It's no secret what The Tragically Hip MEANT to Canada. They touched so many in different ways, and after the last show ever from the energic band, it also touched Keith Dyck. GEDfest, an annual live music festival now in its 8th Season, was created to continue to not only celebrate the life and music of The Hip, but to help restore the sense of community, by coming together and also giving back, while displaying what the band stilll MEANS to Canadians.

Keith Dyck, who hails from Calgary, Alberta, is no different than any other music-loving patriot. He works in the financial sector for Wellington-Altus, and has for some time, raises his family, bangs the drums, swings the odd golf club, reads, travels, and gives back to the community. In this episode we get into when the idea for creating a music festival first hit Keith and his wife Julie square in the face.

If you were one of the lucky ones to see the last tour ever for the Tragically Hip, after Gordon Edgar Downie was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, then you would've witnessed a celebration like no other. It was exciting, sad and tearful, bittersweet, emotional and created warmth with a sense of togetherness as fans watched Gord pour his soul into every lyrical act.

We swap Hip stories in this one, some of our favorite songs, where our love for them got its origins, and how Keith began playing drums later in life, leading to his formation of what he calls a Tribute band which covers The Hip expertly in Trickle Down.

GEDfest was born with the purpose of continuing what the band did for Canadians, it brought us together to watch live performances, as that's what the band was known for, touring. Gedfest, now in its 8th Season will be held in 6 cities including Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg On October 18th, and 25th. It's likely to continue to spread to Ontario and beyond. The concerts also feature local up and coming acts before the Hip covers take the stage. DO NOT MISS A SHOW.

Each show is dedicated with proceeds going to local Cancer-related charities.

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Dallas Alexander, who hails from right here in Alberta, Canada, rose to his new found fame, initially after appearing on the @ShawnRyanShow to speak on his life in the military, obtaining his now infamous World Record farthest shot and what ensued after. His abrupt exit from the Canadian Military after refusing to comply with their COVID19 mandates. We speak of that interview a bit in here... Dallas is now a rising country music star. How the hell did he get here? We get into all kinds of goodies including some hockey talk, seeing as Dallas as it turns out was no slouch on the ice. We also get into some of his work in the Oilfields and we even get into the prospect of Alberta Separating from Canada! The Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) is a highly secretive and elite special operations unit of the Canadian Armed Forces, specializing in counter-terrorism operations, both at home and abroad. Dallas Alexander and his JTF2 Sniper Team were responsible for landing the world's farthest shot, breaking every record before it.

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Sonya Sharp is running to be Mayor for the City of Calgary, after spending most of her adult life working her way up through the ranks at City Hall. This is her second appearance on the show, and last time she appeared she had yet to decide fully whether throw her hat into the ring or not. Calgary should be grateful she did. Sonya intends to RESCIND the Climate Emergency, previously declared by Jyoti Gondek, on Day 1. She regrets having voted in favor of the Notice of Motion and we dive further into that time. She also intends to RESCIND blanket rezoning, as many of the candidates do. We spend a large portion of this discussion talking about Safety and Crime and the City. She plans to hire 500 new Police Officers. She also CLAPS back at Jeff Davison for accusations of a Conflict of Interest regarding Communities First lead volunteer Marc Henry, and his involvement with Think HQ, a firm currently contracted to Enmax. Lastly, I informed her I was concerned about another Vote-Splitting scenario that seems to be rearing it's ugly head again as we head into yet another divided Calgary Election. I for one am happy Sonya is running for the City of Calgary, I truly believe she has the constituents best interests at heart, as does her team at Communities first, that could help change the voting landscape the City has been craving for so long. Sonya can be found currently knocking on doors, doing live debates, making public announcements and working her tail off to earn our trust. Enjoy this listen, it's important folks!!!!

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Jeff Davison is running to be Mayor for the City of Calgary for the second time. He learned a ton from his first time "failure" and we speak on the importance of failure, both in life, and in business. One thing is for certain, he is NOT the same as current Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Jeff is an entrepreneur and currently serves as the CEO at the Prostate Cancer Centre, a respected Alberta-based health charity. In this role, Jeff leads efforts to provide men with comprehensive clinical support, education, and critical resources — helping them make informed decisions about their health with access to pre- and post-surgery care. We had a great yap covering his earlier years having spent 20 years in the energy sector. Jeff was a already elected to City Council prior from 2017-2021 where he represented Ward 6. (my hood) We speak about his time spent at City Hall, and also focus on some of the rezoning thats happening in the Ward specifically. Jeff wants to RESCIND Blanket Rezoning, he wants to freeze Property Taxes for 4 years, he wants to tackle Safety in a large way and we get into his platform in detail. Jeff is absolute gem, well spoken, kind-hearted and I believe he truly has US, the constituents interests front of mind as priority. He is the kind of change we desperately need in Calgary City Hall!! Jeff can be found currently pounding out the Podcasts as he makes his rounds campaigning in addition to pounding the pavement. Enjoy this listen, it's important!!!!

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​ @BertaProudDad is a take-no prisoners proud conservative, who has established himself as a an important voice for the movement. A budding powerhouse in the social media space, he's also a savvy entrepreneur who has helped turn his online presence, into a successful marketing brand. Not only does he speak loudly for the purpose of holding government to account, it's also meant to provide education to those who maybe sit on the fence, or simply aren't engaged in politics. In this episode we cover Alberta Separation VS Alberta Sovereignty. How he got his start online, during the pandemic. How he tackles all the haters. The Net-0 agenda of Mark Carney, AND the upcoming by-election for Pierre Poilievre. And so much more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some good hard-hitting truth bombs from the one and only....... Enjoy!!!!

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My thoughts, on Canada Day on the prospect of becoming our own Nation here in Alberta. Enjoy. Comment. Call me a trader. I don't care, it's where I'm at.

We could be Dubai, for real. But this government is working against the will of the people.

It's time.....for me to dump my thoughts out