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An experiment in small-town politics
Like an astronomer’s telescope or biologist’s microscope, the political scientist’s perspective comes from something akin to a submarine periscope. An experiment (the following one being no exception) requires un-censored data, so a political scientist’s samples must be collected somewhat surreptitiously; observed from afar to achieve authenticity and therefore accuracy. By Peter Worden In light of [...]
Off the Grid
Becoming self-sufficient in terms of energy use is no small feat. It involved numerous technical challenges, a certain degree of risk, and a firm commitment to eco-friendly living. By Blair Braitenbach Photos by Neville Palmer Take a short drive along a back road directly south of Okotoks and you’ll discover a country home unlike most [...]
Summer 2009
Open publication – Free publishing – More sidesaddle
Summer 2010
Open publication – Free publishing
Fall 2009
Open publication – Free publishing
Get your 5 a day!
One of my favourite childhood summer meals was a creamy vegetable soup with fresh potatoes and lots of dill! I was fortunate that we grew up where we could grow most of our own food. The rest we gathered from local farmers and as a last resort – the grocery store. The foothills area is [...]



