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Who's the 'no good bastard' now?

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 4:49 pm
What conservatives really think of the rest of us was demonstrated by Tory MP Gerald Keddy, who today is apologizing for referring to some unemployed Haligonians as "no-good bastards." Tory MP sorry ...
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Conservative Torture: SHAME! SHAME!

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 5:26 pm
Graphic via The Skinny I have long maintained that Harper's conservatives in conjunction with Mainstream Media (MSM) are turning our country into a Fascist state. This latest 'torture busine...
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Selling your home requires exposure...

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 2:54 pm
Selling your home in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta (or any place else) requires exposure. Exposure in this day means more than the sign out front! You need someone who can be found on the Internet where buy...
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Housing market on the upswing in the Crowsnest

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 1:30 pm
Joni MacFarlane, Editor - Crowsnest Pass Promoter According to recent news' stories, sales activity in the housing market reached record levels in Canada for the month of October, buoyed by stron...
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I wonder if Flaherty would 'voluntarily' hang himself?

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 8:01 pm
Obama took real action against the banks and credit card companies which will be taking effect this coming February, while Flaherty continues to feed us to the wolfs. Another example of Harper conser...
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Unemployment fuels U.S. foreclosures

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 7:28 pm
The U.S. foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high unemployment pushes more people out of homes, pulls down housing prices and raises concerns about the broader economic recov...
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Bill 50, Brought to you By Alberta Liberal Caucus

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 8:36 pm
bikenik (http://www.youtube.com/user/bikenik) Bill 50 is the single biggest assignment of wealth to corporations in Alberta history. Government needs to control the pace of economic development so ...
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Royal Bank and TD Bank cut rates for fixed-rate residential mortgages

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 4:26 pm
... their mortgage lending. Both banks said their variable closed mortgage rate at prime will remain unchanged. Good news! Buying just got less expensive. Call me if I can help... John Prince, Al...
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Local 'media censorship' does a disservice to our community

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 1:36 pm
Last month, the Crowsnest Promoter printed a letter to the editor by Cory Schultz titled Onward and forward that dealt with the Crowsnest Centre. It clearly showed how badly the Centre Board had manag...
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Council opposes municipal auditor

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 2:04 pm
Joni MacFarlane - Crowsnest Promoter Posted 2 months ago Municipal council voted 6-1 to oppose Bill 202, which proposes the establishment of a Municipal Auditor General. At the regular council meeti...
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Saskatchewan Traffic Control

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 12:37 pm
note: Gotta love it! Thanks again to my friend and neighbour, Sharon. from John Prince
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The folded napkin.....AWESOME STORY

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 2:10 pm
A Truckers Story. If this doesn't light your fire...your wood is wet! I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counselor assured me that he would be a good, ...
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Its your call, be a lemming or be a lion

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 7:54 am
In submitting a letter to the editor this week (my first, since before the last election), I spoke with editor Joni MacFarlane of the Promoter, in part, about her 'excellent' coverage of the r...
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Real estate recovery will be weak in Canada due to limp demand, report shows

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 7:52 am
THE CANADIAN PRESS The real estate market didn't fall as hard or as fast in Canada as it did in the U.S., but some spots did suffer steep losses and a recovery will be slow as investors worry abo...
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Thank a Soldier

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:47 am
Remembrance Day is tomorrow & this tribute is currently making the rounds. For friends and allies: flags notwithstanding, it's universal. Lest we Forget... Thanks to Wayne and Janet Shaw...
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Labrador man steals RCMP car in odd incident

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 8:35 pm
Saturday, November 7, 2009 CBC News  A man was arrested following a mishap-laden incident in the Labrador community of Sheshatshiu on Friday night. CMP received a call at about 11:30 p.m. AT abou...
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Explore flu trends - Canada

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 2:45 pm
Here is a neat tool for exploring flu trends in Canada. http://www.google.org/flutrends/intl/en_us/ca/#utm_campaign=ft-en&utm_source=ft-en-ha-na-ca-bk&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=google%20flu Thanks to T...
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The puppy size

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 5:18 pm
I hope you love this as much as I did !! Puppy Size This is one of the neatest stories you will ever hear. You will know precisely what this little girl is talking about at the end (you'll want t...
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Who's 'dysfunctional' now?

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 2:30 pm
'Council called dysfunctional' is this week's Promoter front page story on the recently released 2009 Corporate Review Report. Nine years ago, in the 2000 Corporate Review Report, a simila...
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Corporate Review Report too 'embarassing' to be dealt with in the light of day

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 11:44 am
I was planning on attending last night's meeting of council where discussion and formal acceptance of the Corporate Review was to take place. Until, I went on-line to the municipal website to view...
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Real estate fees could be slashed

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 12:42 pm
Tony Wong BUSINESS REPORTER Canadians in the housing market will pay less in realty commissions and fees if the federal Competition Bureau has its way. In a landmark investigation, the bureau has co...
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H1N1/Health Canada = Harper's Katrina/FEMA

John Prince posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 12:40 pm
The way Harper's conservatives have so far managed the H1N1 flu vaccination in Canada for Canadians, is once again typical of how conservatives in general manage to handle everything they touch. A...
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Crowsnest Pass Report on the Corporate Review

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 2:12 pm
Last night, I downloaded and then did a cursory review of the recently completed and released Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Report on the Corporate Review, done by George B. Cuff & Associates Ltd., O...
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Happy Birthday Susan!!! / Bonne Fete Susan!!!

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 7:21 pm
My version of 'Happy Birthday to you'... if you were a man and I were a woman. :-) lol! from John Prince
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Tamiflu stocks and who profits from the flu

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 1:33 pm
This is interesting about Tamiflu stocks and who profits from the flu Interesting stats.....so what do you think? Thanks for this Bubba! from John Prince
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H1N1 clinic schedule for Crowsnest

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:44 pm
Today, between the hours of 1 to 6 p.m. there will be a flu shot clinic for H1N1 in the Provincial Building in Blairmore. H1N1 vaccine clinics According to the Lethbridge Herald story above this wil...
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Bridgecreek in default in Netherlands

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:52 am
Further to my last post in the comments section of... http://blog.johnprince.ca/2009/10/cease-trade-order-issued-against.html#comments I have received permission to publish on this blog the contents...
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House of Commons: Shut it down! It ain't worth a damn!!

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 7:14 pm
Last week, we had the guy with a gun at the WCB office in Edmonton and yesterday, we had hundreds of environmentalists shutting-down the House of Commons in Ottawa. Protesters disrupt question period...
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'Angel' is a hero

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 11:43 am
Written by Sherri Gallant - Lethbridge Herald Friday, 23 October 2009 The driver of a sanding truck working in the Crowsnest Pass on a recent icy morning couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the t...
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Canada ranked 19th in freedom of press

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 11:52 am
Freedom of the press is declining in Canada... ... the index places Canada at No. 19, a drop of six spots from 2008. ... The United States had the most notable rise in the ranking this year to No. 2...
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Cease Trade Order issued against Bridgegate in B.C.

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 10:42 am
Got an email this morning with the following attachment... Cease Trade Order - Bridgegate Mortgage Corporation Appears Bridgegate has been issued a Cease Trade Order by the British Columbia Securit...
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Is Workers Compensation Board today's version of Nazi Headquarters?

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 4:18 pm
Watched the news last night and saw the story on the guy with a gun in Edmonton who got every one's attention at the Workers Compensation Board (WCB). Having had my own minor but 'negative...
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Big Cheque + Big Signature = Big Lie

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 7:45 pm
Below is our very own local version of conservatives handing out our dough, while taking the credit as if it were their own money they were giving to us. Big Cheque with Big Signature of local conserv...
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Darryl Raymaker's 'eulogy' to Fast Eddy

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 3:40 pm
For an insightful and articulate analysis of Premier Stelmach's rise and (coming soon) fall from grace in Alberta politics, check out Darryl Raymakers commentary... http://darrylraymaker.blogspot...
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Why Parents Drink

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 7:36 pm
A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an Envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addres...
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Baby survives after falling under train

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 2:51 pm
A baby miraculously survives after his stroller falls under a Melbourne train. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/16/australia.baby.train.escape/ from John Prince
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Ursula Martinez shows The Real Magic

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 2:09 pm
This lady magician has talent! Not for the faint of heart or prudes with sensitive souls. (uncensored version) Meant for those who appreciate the finer things in life, such as art and talent... with ...
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House sales up 18% in Q3

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 11:12 am
CBC News Some 135,182 homes were sold across Canada in the third quarter, up 18 per cent from a year earlier and the most ever for the period, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Thursday. It...
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Several Canadian banks raise mortgage rates

John Prince posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 12:29 pm
By: The Canadian Press TORONTO — Several Canadian banks (TSX:BNS, TSX:CM, TSX:BMO) raised their posted rates for closed, fixed rate mortgages by up to 0.35 percentage points effective Wednesday. Sc...
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New Listing - ESTATE SALE

John Prince posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 2:58 pm
Reduced from $129,900$120,900 New Listing - C3388820 Just added this listing: Estate Sale: What a great opportunity! Spacious (1276 sq. ft.) 1.5 storey 3 bedroom older home with 9 foot ceilings and...
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Gold Creek gets green light

John Prince posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 2:48 pm
After an appeal process that had many worried the appeal board decided to uphold the appeal from Livingstone Ventures Ltd., allowing the 100 acre property north of Frank to be subdivided into 25 count...
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House sales in Canada jump in July

John Prince posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 12:46 pm
CBC News Canada's resale housing market for July posted the largest year-over-year gain in two years, with Western homebuyers leading the way, according to statistics released Friday by The Canad...
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Why Hire A Professional Real Estate Agent?

John Prince posted an article on - Aug 13, 2009, 2:22 pm
A qualified, competent real estate agent will help you navigate the myriad of decisions that arise when buying and selling a home. An agent provides value to the homeowner in many ways: Pays for all ...
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CROWSNEST PASS 'DREAM HOME' FOR SALE

John Prince posted an article on - Jul 30, 2009, 5:54 pm
DREAMWOODS B & B in KANANASKIS ESTATES Spacious and distinctive home in a prime established neighborhood. 2808 – 90th Street, Coleman, AB $769,000 Estate home hidden in a secluded private setting...
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What do Buyers want?

John Prince posted an article on - Jul 27, 2009, 3:02 pm
Buyers will get together with a Realtor only if you give them good reasons to do so What do buyers want? 1. They want to find a good deal 2. They want access to new listings 3. They want the flexi...
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Proper Pricing

John Prince posted an article on - Jul 16, 2009, 9:28 am
“My price may be on the high side, but bring me an offer!” Calgary has an average 98% list to sell ratio. Last month over 8000 homes did not sell; The homes that sold were priced favourably to th...
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The Five Factors That Sell Your Home

John Prince posted an article on - Jun 29, 2009, 11:28 am
The Five Factors That Sell Your Home 1. Location 2. Condition of your home 3. Terms of the sale 4. Asking price for your home 5. The Realtor® you select to market your ...
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Resident of the Crowsnest Pass, former municipal councillor and recent mayoral candidate, and presently a full-time Realtor.

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