Folks getting my flu shot feels like voting. The lines are long, there is paperwork, and an appointment doesn’t mean much. But as I try to patiently wait my turn I remember why it’s important to stick it out. The end result matters.

We may not have a local noon newscast on the TV anymore, but we now have a daily noon update on YouTube

Albertans to start paying for COVID-19 vaccines after province changes immunization program
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

BREAKING NEWS: Province no longer covering the cost of the Covid vaccine for most Albertans. It could cost about $110 per shot but province hasn't finalized the amount yet.

Scene from the newsroom right now.

Do you have questions about equalization, why we have it, and how it works? In 2021, I recorded a great panel with some very smart Albertans, including @trevortombe.bsky.social @jaredwesley.ca @ericadams99.bsky.social and Ken Boessenkool, explaining it all. Perhaps just as relevant today! #ableg

Lineups at my NW Calgary advance polling station too.

I've reached the point where I need to watch moose migrate to get through the day.
www.svtplay.se/video/8rQo4R...
The fish doorbell also helps.
visdeurbel.nl/en/

The moment we have all been waiting for!!! Parks Canada shares this photo, taken yesterday, of The Boss who has woken up and is on the move in Banff National Park.

Pretty good start to the day.

I also noticed lots of birds singing this morning while walking the dog. The noisiest it's been in a while!

Calgarians looking for good x-country ski conditions should head to Yoho National Park. Good snow and the best views!

This week we switched to MSTeams for meetings at work. Can you guess what feature we all figured out today?

Primarily I produce the news, but once in a while I get to write stories for our website too. Here's my favorite one from this summer.