All posts by Mark Parsons
The pandemic changed the food supply chain
It’s become vital to support local producers or grow your own food
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Why I live where the air hurts my face
Edmonton has many bonuses as a winter city
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Coping with Premier Jason Kenney’s cuts
Where to go for support for those most affected by the budget
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The vitriol of safe consumption sites
Alcohol has a huge negative impact and isn’t adequately regulated
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Is this time of peace making us angry?
Looking at the facts to realize how we can overcome anything
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There’s no such thing as free delivery
The environmental cost of online food delivery
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Why you need to stand out in a job search Reflecting on a long stretch of unemployment
Four hundred and four.
The number stares back at me from the screen, its audacity fit for the Neon Sign Museum. How does someone who has spent over 10,000 hours pouring over resumes, interviewing candidates, and hiring people apply for 404 jobs and not land a single one? By most measures, I would be considered an expert. I know what recruiters look for. In any other industry, my level of insider knowledge would put me on a fraud watch-list. I should have an advantage so overwhelming that Floyd Mayweather would be jealous. Continue reading Why you need to stand out in a job search Reflecting on a long stretch of unemployment
Bring your dog to Eastwood’s favourite fest Muttstock has entertainment for dogs and owners
July heralds the return of Muttstock, a unique dog-centric event welcoming dogs, their owners, and dog lovers in general.
“Muttstock is a popular event because people love to get outside with their dogs,” said Jaz Rayne, vice president of Muttstock Alberta Rescue Benefit Society (MARBS). “Not many festivals for humans allow dogs to attend, so the option to bring your dog to an event geared towards dogs and their owners is fantastic.”
Rayne explained MARBS is presenting Muttstock this year. Newly created, MARBS allows organizers to work as non-profit charity. Continue reading Bring your dog to Eastwood’s favourite fest Muttstock has entertainment for dogs and owners