Happy Holidays! As Christmas approaches we are wrapping up the year and getting ready for 2009.
We've finalized our meetings dates for 2009, all of them are held at the Village Lifestyles (10429-79 avenue) Community Meetings between 7 - 9:30pm, Business Meetings between 10am - 12 pm.
If we have details beside the date that means we have speakers or topics booked, but the blank dates are open for suggestions. If there is something you've been dying to know more about, or if you would like to do a presentation, please let us know by email maureen (at) e-sage.ca!
Community Meetings (7 - 9:30pm)
January 23
February 11
February 26 - Michael Shuman, Author of the Small-Mart Revolution will be giving a public talk on the importance of buying local, and the impact our habits have on local economics.
March 11
March 31 - Peter Brown, an ecological economist, is doing a tour to promote his new book - "Right Relationship: Building a Whole Earth Economy" (Berret-Koehler) His four co-authors, including environmental law consultant Geoffrey Garver, are all members of the Moral Economy Project, a Quaker initiative to promote a new vision of economics, that promotes environmental stewardship.
May 8
June 10
July 7
August 5
September 10
October 2
November 2
December 11 - E-SAGE 2nd Anniversary
Business Meetings (10am - 12pm)
This year we have lots of ideas of what we could do at the business meetings, but we are open to ideas from you. We know there are already lots of excellent resources for small business owners who want more information on day to day operations (BusinessLink) or networking events (Chamber of Commerce). But what do you want to get out of an E-SAGE business meeting? Why do you come? We have some ideas of our own what could happen at these meetings but we would like your feedback. Email us at maureen (at) e-sage.ca
Should we have a few tradeshows where you can showcase your products or services to the E-SAGE members?
How about a job fair to match up people who want sustainable careers, with opportunities waiting for someone to make it happen?
Is anyone interested in working with the City to do a focus group and develop policies for promoting local independant businesses? This would tie in with Michael Shuman's work with the BALLE organizations in the USA.
We would like to build a skills inventory along with the Sustainable Business Directory. Is that something you are interested in helping us develop?
January 26
February 24
March 26
April 24
May 25
June 22
July 21
August 20
September 18
October 16
November 16
Thanks again to the over 300 people who have come to meetings, spread the word about our group, and supported us over the past year. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Best Wishes for the holiday season and an joyful & abundant 2009!
Maureen, Terra & Tad
Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
After the Party...
Well, our party was a great event. We had about 60 or so people come and go through the night. There was great music and entertainment, fabulous potluck food, wonderful local beer and wine, plus other holiday favorites.
Special thanks to Terra for all her help in organizing the event it wouldn't have been possible without her dedication and attention to detail!
Thanks also to Nina who came and helped set up for the evening, and to our "doormen" & bartenders Ron & Laura Berezan, and Laura Kate Jeffreys. Thanks also to our DJ - Pat from Joy One and all the muscians who came and entertained us - Tophie & Jenika, Nineca and Gord Oaks, Jill & her uke, & Khadija.
The silent auction was a success too - we raised about $1500 - which will go towards paying the rent for our meeting space for 2009. We appreciate the beautiful space provided by the Village, and thank them for their support over the past year.
Thanks to everyone who donated items to the auction, and thanks to everyone who bid on the items and helped us raise this money!
Seasons Greetings!
Maureen, Terra & Tad
Special thanks to Terra for all her help in organizing the event it wouldn't have been possible without her dedication and attention to detail!
Thanks also to Nina who came and helped set up for the evening, and to our "doormen" & bartenders Ron & Laura Berezan, and Laura Kate Jeffreys. Thanks also to our DJ - Pat from Joy One and all the muscians who came and entertained us - Tophie & Jenika, Nineca and Gord Oaks, Jill & her uke, & Khadija.
The silent auction was a success too - we raised about $1500 - which will go towards paying the rent for our meeting space for 2009. We appreciate the beautiful space provided by the Village, and thank them for their support over the past year.
Thanks to everyone who donated items to the auction, and thanks to everyone who bid on the items and helped us raise this money!
Seasons Greetings!
Maureen, Terra & Tad
Sunday, December 7, 2008
E-SAGE is 1 Year Old!
Well it's finally happened, we've been around for 1 year, and we couldn't have done it without you! So come and celebrate with us.
Party Details:
Date: Thursday December 11, 2008
Time: 6:00 – 11:30 pm
Place: Village Lifestyles
10429 – 79 Avenue
The potluck dinner starts at 6:00. We will have local wine from En Sante Winery, (including a dinner session about wine pairing and fruit wines) and local beer from Amber’s Brewing. We will also have live music and entertainment for your enjoyment. Bidding for the silent auction closes at 9:00 pm.
And for those of you have been looking for a way to support us to grow and do more in the coming year, now is your chance. We are having a silent auction to help raise funds for basic operations and building the online directory. If you have a business and could donate an item to the silent auction, please let us know by Dec 8 by replying to this email or calling 780.435.5683. If you need more information or reasons to donate, keep reading...
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Good Day!
We’re writing to invite your support for e-sage in helping us create a vital financial nest egg (without giving us a dime)
Seriously. We’re not asking for money.
There’s a way you help us (in a big way) and it will only take you about 5 minutes but could help us make big strides towards becoming more financially stable.
Here’s the deal:
Up until now we’ve done all our work (more on that below) through passing the hat at our meetings. However, to keep it up and take this group to the next level, we need to generate an operating fund.
Why? The main reason is that we want to be able to hire people to work on E-SAGE as a full time basis – not just a volunteer venture. A paid staff person will then have the time to do the more substantial work of grassroots fundraising and grant-writing.
So – here’s how you can help:
On Dec 11th we’re holding a silent auction at our anniversary party.
We’ve chosen to approach local independent businesses like yours because the unique products and services you offer appeal to our members. This is a great way to promote your product or service and a practical way to encourage people to shop locally.
Could you donate an item for the silent auction? If so, we need to pick it up by December 8, 2008, and would appreciate if you could include a slip of paper with the item that lists this information:
- your company name and contact info
- the name and description of the item being donated
- the approximate value of your donation
Two good reasons to donate something . . .
You might get more business for yourself. If you have your own product or service, this is an inexpensive way to promote it to a lot of new people (who may be just your kind of client). Silent auctions can be a great way to get exposure and also reduces anxiety for people who want to try something new.
It’s an easy way you can support Edmonton’s Green Economy without needing to donate any money (of course – financial donations are welcome as well). For the past year, E-SAGE has been one of the only groups in Edmonton providing consistent & energizing opportunities for green business owners and passionate people to gather and network about sustainable alternatives. And we think that’s worth celebrating (and supporting).
Who or what is E-SAGE?
This abbreviation stands for Edmontonians Supporting A Green Economy. E-SAGE is an Edmonton-based network that encourages Edmonton area businesses and community members to become greener, to think local first, and to make informed socially-responsible choices in the ways that they earn and spend their money. We work to support them in contributing to the development of a vibrant local living economy, community and environment through networking events and workshops.
What do we do?
We do what we say we will do.
When we started this group, we asked our members what they wanted most. Their top 3 wishes were:
to network with like-minded people.
to find out what others are doing, or where to find “green” businesses.
to DO something, not just talk about it.
We inspire people. Our meetings are energizing. People meet others they can REALLY talk to and connect with. In less than 1 year our mailing list has grown to over 320 members, and our Facebook group has over 480 members.
We educate and empower people. Our monthly meetings cover topics ranging from urban gardening, greening your home, eco-villages, alternative energy, local economics & business to the 100 mile diet. We are building an online directory of sustainable businesses, products, services, organizations and resources to help people take daily action on their decision to live more sustainably.
We support events & organizations that are making a difference.
We worked with the City, and Keep Edmonton Original to have November 2008 proclaimed as “Shop Local First” Month.
We worked with the Greater Edmonton Alliance to bring 600 people out to the hearings to preserve Edmonton’s agricultural lands at city hall on November 12, 2008.
We promote community events for other groups like the Sierra Club, ESPA, and help to bring in world-class speakers like Kevin Danahar, Michael Shuman and others.
Thanks you so much for your contribution,
Maureen, Terra & Tad
E-SAGE
maureen@e-sage.ca
780.435.5683
P.S. not sure what you could donate? It could be any product or service you think that a progressive minded crowd would appreciate. Here are some examples of other items being donated:
2 hour “Breakfast Conversation” with Mark Anielski –author of “The Economics of Happiness” at the Sugar Bowl. Approx value $300.
1 hour “Urban Landscape Consultation” with Ron Berezan, “The Urban Farmer”. Approx value $150.
½ hour “Marketing Consultations” with Tad Hargrave of “Radical Business”. Six sessions valued at $100 each.
1 hour Sustainability Consultation (for technology, economics, development and investment) With Joey Hundert. Approximate value $200.
Party Details:
Date: Thursday December 11, 2008
Time: 6:00 – 11:30 pm
Place: Village Lifestyles
10429 – 79 Avenue
The potluck dinner starts at 6:00. We will have local wine from En Sante Winery, (including a dinner session about wine pairing and fruit wines) and local beer from Amber’s Brewing. We will also have live music and entertainment for your enjoyment. Bidding for the silent auction closes at 9:00 pm.
And for those of you have been looking for a way to support us to grow and do more in the coming year, now is your chance. We are having a silent auction to help raise funds for basic operations and building the online directory. If you have a business and could donate an item to the silent auction, please let us know by Dec 8 by replying to this email or calling 780.435.5683. If you need more information or reasons to donate, keep reading...
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Good Day!
We’re writing to invite your support for e-sage in helping us create a vital financial nest egg (without giving us a dime)
Seriously. We’re not asking for money.
There’s a way you help us (in a big way) and it will only take you about 5 minutes but could help us make big strides towards becoming more financially stable.
Here’s the deal:
Up until now we’ve done all our work (more on that below) through passing the hat at our meetings. However, to keep it up and take this group to the next level, we need to generate an operating fund.
Why? The main reason is that we want to be able to hire people to work on E-SAGE as a full time basis – not just a volunteer venture. A paid staff person will then have the time to do the more substantial work of grassroots fundraising and grant-writing.
So – here’s how you can help:
On Dec 11th we’re holding a silent auction at our anniversary party.
We’ve chosen to approach local independent businesses like yours because the unique products and services you offer appeal to our members. This is a great way to promote your product or service and a practical way to encourage people to shop locally.
Could you donate an item for the silent auction? If so, we need to pick it up by December 8, 2008, and would appreciate if you could include a slip of paper with the item that lists this information:
- your company name and contact info
- the name and description of the item being donated
- the approximate value of your donation
Two good reasons to donate something . . .
You might get more business for yourself. If you have your own product or service, this is an inexpensive way to promote it to a lot of new people (who may be just your kind of client). Silent auctions can be a great way to get exposure and also reduces anxiety for people who want to try something new.
It’s an easy way you can support Edmonton’s Green Economy without needing to donate any money (of course – financial donations are welcome as well). For the past year, E-SAGE has been one of the only groups in Edmonton providing consistent & energizing opportunities for green business owners and passionate people to gather and network about sustainable alternatives. And we think that’s worth celebrating (and supporting).
Who or what is E-SAGE?
This abbreviation stands for Edmontonians Supporting A Green Economy. E-SAGE is an Edmonton-based network that encourages Edmonton area businesses and community members to become greener, to think local first, and to make informed socially-responsible choices in the ways that they earn and spend their money. We work to support them in contributing to the development of a vibrant local living economy, community and environment through networking events and workshops.
What do we do?
We do what we say we will do.
When we started this group, we asked our members what they wanted most. Their top 3 wishes were:
to network with like-minded people.
to find out what others are doing, or where to find “green” businesses.
to DO something, not just talk about it.
We inspire people. Our meetings are energizing. People meet others they can REALLY talk to and connect with. In less than 1 year our mailing list has grown to over 320 members, and our Facebook group has over 480 members.
We educate and empower people. Our monthly meetings cover topics ranging from urban gardening, greening your home, eco-villages, alternative energy, local economics & business to the 100 mile diet. We are building an online directory of sustainable businesses, products, services, organizations and resources to help people take daily action on their decision to live more sustainably.
We support events & organizations that are making a difference.
We worked with the City, and Keep Edmonton Original to have November 2008 proclaimed as “Shop Local First” Month.
We worked with the Greater Edmonton Alliance to bring 600 people out to the hearings to preserve Edmonton’s agricultural lands at city hall on November 12, 2008.
We promote community events for other groups like the Sierra Club, ESPA, and help to bring in world-class speakers like Kevin Danahar, Michael Shuman and others.
Thanks you so much for your contribution,
Maureen, Terra & Tad
E-SAGE
maureen@e-sage.ca
780.435.5683
P.S. not sure what you could donate? It could be any product or service you think that a progressive minded crowd would appreciate. Here are some examples of other items being donated:
2 hour “Breakfast Conversation” with Mark Anielski –author of “The Economics of Happiness” at the Sugar Bowl. Approx value $300.
1 hour “Urban Landscape Consultation” with Ron Berezan, “The Urban Farmer”. Approx value $150.
½ hour “Marketing Consultations” with Tad Hargrave of “Radical Business”. Six sessions valued at $100 each.
1 hour Sustainability Consultation (for technology, economics, development and investment) With Joey Hundert. Approximate value $200.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Update on the city council hearings Wednesday night.
Thank you to everyone who was able to come out to city hall! It was humbing and energizing to see so many concerned citizens exercising thier democratic rights. Based on news reports there were between 550 and 600 of us there! Not since the decisions about expanding West Edmonton Mall have there been that many people at city hall.
It seems as though our presence and presentations have had an impact. Three city councilors have asked for further information and a specific plan for preserving high yield farmland.
Thanks to everyone who made passionate and intelligent presentations in favor or preserving the agricultural areas and pointing out the need for gathering more information about how Edmonton can be sustainable in the decades to come.
There has been a good amount of press on this issue and awareness is growing about what is happening in our city - which is great. I have put links to media stories and to updates from the Greater Edmonton Alliance facebook group. If you know of any others you think people would want to see, send to me to add to this page at maureen@e-sage.ca
We will keep you posted on any other developments. This is only a beginning, but it is a great one.
Thank you again for your support!
Maureen, Terra & Tad
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Media
Edmonton's defining moment (pdf)
Edmonton Journal - Nov 13/08 (pdf)
Edmonton Journal - Nov 14/08 (pdf)
Edmonton Journal - Scott McKeen (Nov 14/08) (pdf) or click here (link)
Global TV - Nov 13/08 (link)
This Land is our Land (GEA Facebook Group)
E-sage (facebook group)
It seems as though our presence and presentations have had an impact. Three city councilors have asked for further information and a specific plan for preserving high yield farmland.
Thanks to everyone who made passionate and intelligent presentations in favor or preserving the agricultural areas and pointing out the need for gathering more information about how Edmonton can be sustainable in the decades to come.
There has been a good amount of press on this issue and awareness is growing about what is happening in our city - which is great. I have put links to media stories and to updates from the Greater Edmonton Alliance facebook group. If you know of any others you think people would want to see, send to me to add to this page at maureen@e-sage.ca
We will keep you posted on any other developments. This is only a beginning, but it is a great one.
Thank you again for your support!
Maureen, Terra & Tad
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Media
Edmonton's defining moment (pdf)
Edmonton Journal - Nov 13/08 (pdf)
Edmonton Journal - Nov 14/08 (pdf)
Edmonton Journal - Scott McKeen (Nov 14/08) (pdf) or click here (link)
Global TV - Nov 13/08 (link)
This Land is our Land (GEA Facebook Group)
E-sage (facebook group)
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Important Upcoming Event!!
The city council hearings on the Municipal Development Plan next Wednesday night at 7pm. One of the items to be discussed are the plans for rezoning of the agricultural lands surrounding the city. If you haven't heard about this yet - there is more information below.
If you have heard about it, you may be confused about all the different information you are getting. Some people have said there never were any evening public hearings, some have said they were cancelled, and others have said that they were rescheduled.
The latest information we have from the city clerk's office is that a recommendation has been made for city council to extend the hearings on Wednesday until 9:30pm to allow working people to give their input on the Municipal Development Plan.
Should you be at City Hall next Wednesday, Nov 12 at 7pm? The answer is YES!!
We have handed out 5000 flyers about this event, and sent out hundreds of emails and invitations through facebook and other groups. We need to have hundreds of citizens there to show council that we expect them to do some research before making such an important decision.
Why should you be at City Hall next Wednesday? Here are some reasons...
- The city of Edmonton and surrounding areas is home to over 1 million people
- studies show that it takes approximately 640 acres to grow enough food to feed 1000 people, so based on our population, we would need 640,000 acres to be self-sufficient.
- the farmland in the NE is 12,000 acres, the farmland in the SW is about 6,000 acres
- this land is considered THE BEST soil in the province, it is a microclimate that gives an extra 2 week growing season, and it is right near the river for easy irrigation if required
- farmers and market gardeners like Riverbend gardens and Kuhlmans are located in that farmland. They own some of the land and rent some from from land speculators who have bought up about 40% of the land
- even at current limited production levels, they supply about 5% of Edmonton's fresh produce market
- We import about 80% of our food
- Imported food needs to be processed, packaged and preserved to survive shipping. All of these processes reduce its nutrient value.
- We have about 3 days worth of food on the grocery store shelves
- Most produce/fruit is picked at least 2 weeks before we buy it at the store
- Most of our food is transported a minimum of 1500 kms The average Canadian food item travels 2000 km from field to fork
- most transport trucks run on diesel fuel, which is being rationed in Alberta, (in some places truckers are limited to buying 250 litres at a time)
- multinational corporations that control the global food supply depend on healthy credit markets to finance their operations which includes shipping the food. Credit collapses are becoming more frequent of late
- 40% of the farmland in the NE is owned by land speculators. These people buy land, wait for it to go up in value, then sell it - usually to developers or corporations. The only way they can see to make money on this land is to use it for something other than farming.
- the land speculators we met with had no interest in working with us to find ways to preserve farmland
- City council is considering rezoning the agricultural land to industrial or for residential development
- City Council has never turned down a request to rezone agricultural land
- The municipal Development plan is over 120 pages. Food security is mentioned in 3 sentences.
- Many of the City Councillors we met with did not think protecting farmland was their concern
Do you understand our concern?
If so, we hope to see you at city hall next Wednesday, Nov 12 at 7 pm. It occurs to me that this is the day after Rememberance Day, there has to be some irony in there somewhere.
If you have heard about it, you may be confused about all the different information you are getting. Some people have said there never were any evening public hearings, some have said they were cancelled, and others have said that they were rescheduled.
The latest information we have from the city clerk's office is that a recommendation has been made for city council to extend the hearings on Wednesday until 9:30pm to allow working people to give their input on the Municipal Development Plan.
Should you be at City Hall next Wednesday, Nov 12 at 7pm? The answer is YES!!
We have handed out 5000 flyers about this event, and sent out hundreds of emails and invitations through facebook and other groups. We need to have hundreds of citizens there to show council that we expect them to do some research before making such an important decision.
Why should you be at City Hall next Wednesday? Here are some reasons...
- The city of Edmonton and surrounding areas is home to over 1 million people
- studies show that it takes approximately 640 acres to grow enough food to feed 1000 people, so based on our population, we would need 640,000 acres to be self-sufficient.
- the farmland in the NE is 12,000 acres, the farmland in the SW is about 6,000 acres
- this land is considered THE BEST soil in the province, it is a microclimate that gives an extra 2 week growing season, and it is right near the river for easy irrigation if required
- farmers and market gardeners like Riverbend gardens and Kuhlmans are located in that farmland. They own some of the land and rent some from from land speculators who have bought up about 40% of the land
- even at current limited production levels, they supply about 5% of Edmonton's fresh produce market
- We import about 80% of our food
- Imported food needs to be processed, packaged and preserved to survive shipping. All of these processes reduce its nutrient value.
- We have about 3 days worth of food on the grocery store shelves
- Most produce/fruit is picked at least 2 weeks before we buy it at the store
- Most of our food is transported a minimum of 1500 kms The average Canadian food item travels 2000 km from field to fork
- most transport trucks run on diesel fuel, which is being rationed in Alberta, (in some places truckers are limited to buying 250 litres at a time)
- multinational corporations that control the global food supply depend on healthy credit markets to finance their operations which includes shipping the food. Credit collapses are becoming more frequent of late
- 40% of the farmland in the NE is owned by land speculators. These people buy land, wait for it to go up in value, then sell it - usually to developers or corporations. The only way they can see to make money on this land is to use it for something other than farming.
- the land speculators we met with had no interest in working with us to find ways to preserve farmland
- City council is considering rezoning the agricultural land to industrial or for residential development
- City Council has never turned down a request to rezone agricultural land
- The municipal Development plan is over 120 pages. Food security is mentioned in 3 sentences.
- Many of the City Councillors we met with did not think protecting farmland was their concern
Do you understand our concern?
If so, we hope to see you at city hall next Wednesday, Nov 12 at 7 pm. It occurs to me that this is the day after Rememberance Day, there has to be some irony in there somewhere.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Food Basket Update
Here is an update on the Food Action that happened on September 20. It was a great success! Thanks to everyone who signed up for a basket and came to pick it up. There were about 290 of us there, showing our support for the local farmers, and learning more about our place in the food system.
Well that was just the beginning...
The Background
As many of you know, a local food system is very important for the sustainability of a city, and we need your help to ensure that our city has a sustainable food supply. As it stands, we currently import about 80% of our food. With the rising cost of fuel, climate change, health concerns and economic unstability across the border - it makes sense to start focusing on a local food strategy.
There are 12,000 acres of prime farmland just northeast of Edmonton. Food for almost half of the population of Edmonton could be provided, with that much land. This land has class 1 soil and a micro-climate that provides a longer growing season. Kuhlmans, Vissers and many other families who vend at the farmers markets have had gardens in the area for decades.
The Issue
This land was annexed by the city 20 years ago, and now it is under threat of development.
In Mid-November our city council will make a decision whether to rezone the land from agricultural to industrial, which will allow upgraders and other industrial development to proceed.
By supporting the work of The Greater Edmonton Alliance, E-SAGE hopes to try and convince council to give permanent agricultural status to this land, & prevent it from being developed in to a "Nisku North" or additional housing.
The Action
If you are at all concerned about a sustainable, local food supply for you and your family, we ask you to give some of your time to help with this initiative. This is an opportunity for you to make a difference by just showing up.
Wednesday, November 12 @ 6:45pm - council hearings on this issue. We will need people to attend the city council hearings and fill council chambers when this issue is going to be discussed. We will be meeting on the big stairs at city hall - downtown Edmonton.
If you care about the long term future of food production & food security in Edmonton, this land is a critical piece. This is an issue that will impact our region & local food production for the rest of our lives. It may well be the most important decision this city council faces.
If we can get the right people involved and act in an organized, strategic manner, we feel this land is something we can protect for future agricultural purposes.
I know many of you are the right people to be involved in this. If you are interested in participating in these hearings, please reply to this message, and we will give you further information about the meeting times and places.
Thanks for your support,
Want more information about what others have to say about sustainable food supplies? Here's an article from the NY Times you might find interesting. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html?_r=2&ref=magazine&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Well that was just the beginning...
The Background
As many of you know, a local food system is very important for the sustainability of a city, and we need your help to ensure that our city has a sustainable food supply. As it stands, we currently import about 80% of our food. With the rising cost of fuel, climate change, health concerns and economic unstability across the border - it makes sense to start focusing on a local food strategy.
There are 12,000 acres of prime farmland just northeast of Edmonton. Food for almost half of the population of Edmonton could be provided, with that much land. This land has class 1 soil and a micro-climate that provides a longer growing season. Kuhlmans, Vissers and many other families who vend at the farmers markets have had gardens in the area for decades.
The Issue
This land was annexed by the city 20 years ago, and now it is under threat of development.
In Mid-November our city council will make a decision whether to rezone the land from agricultural to industrial, which will allow upgraders and other industrial development to proceed.
By supporting the work of The Greater Edmonton Alliance, E-SAGE hopes to try and convince council to give permanent agricultural status to this land, & prevent it from being developed in to a "Nisku North" or additional housing.
The Action
If you are at all concerned about a sustainable, local food supply for you and your family, we ask you to give some of your time to help with this initiative. This is an opportunity for you to make a difference by just showing up.
Wednesday, November 12 @ 6:45pm - council hearings on this issue. We will need people to attend the city council hearings and fill council chambers when this issue is going to be discussed. We will be meeting on the big stairs at city hall - downtown Edmonton.
If you care about the long term future of food production & food security in Edmonton, this land is a critical piece. This is an issue that will impact our region & local food production for the rest of our lives. It may well be the most important decision this city council faces.
If we can get the right people involved and act in an organized, strategic manner, we feel this land is something we can protect for future agricultural purposes.
I know many of you are the right people to be involved in this. If you are interested in participating in these hearings, please reply to this message, and we will give you further information about the meeting times and places.
Thanks for your support,
Want more information about what others have to say about sustainable food supplies? Here's an article from the NY Times you might find interesting. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html?_r=2&ref=magazine&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Monday, October 20, 2008
Michael Shuman Events Cancelled!
Hello everyone!
I have disappointing news. We just heard from Michael Shuman at the airport in California. He does not have his passport - so he cannot board his plane.
Therefore, we will be rescheduling his visits to the new year.
This means that all 4 events are cancelled:
October 20, public talk at the University of Alberta at 7pm
October 21, entreprenuers talk at Village Lifestyles from 9 - 11 am
October 21, special afternoon business session downtown from 1 - 3 pm
October 21, private dinner at the Blue Pear from 7 - 10pm
Anyone who bought tickets is entitled to a full refund - we were at the door in front of TL-B1 tonight to give refunds, and if you missed that, you can go to Earth's General Store tomorrow after lunch to get your refund - bring your ticket with you.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused!
We will reschedule this event for some time in mid to late January so keep checking back fro updates.
Maureen, Tad & Terra
I have disappointing news. We just heard from Michael Shuman at the airport in California. He does not have his passport - so he cannot board his plane.
Therefore, we will be rescheduling his visits to the new year.
This means that all 4 events are cancelled:
October 20, public talk at the University of Alberta at 7pm
October 21, entreprenuers talk at Village Lifestyles from 9 - 11 am
October 21, special afternoon business session downtown from 1 - 3 pm
October 21, private dinner at the Blue Pear from 7 - 10pm
Anyone who bought tickets is entitled to a full refund - we were at the door in front of TL-B1 tonight to give refunds, and if you missed that, you can go to Earth's General Store tomorrow after lunch to get your refund - bring your ticket with you.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused!
We will reschedule this event for some time in mid to late January so keep checking back fro updates.
Maureen, Tad & Terra
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