northlands – Mack & Cheese http://www.mackandcheese.ca Talking about Edmonton Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:05:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.2 Talking about Edmonton Mack & Graham clean Mack & Graham mack@paramagnus.com mack@paramagnus.com (Mack & Graham) Talking about Edmonton Mack & Cheesenorthlands – Mack & Cheese http://mackandcheese.s3.amazonaws.com/macitunes.jpg http://www.mackandcheese.ca Episode 46: Edmonton Hospitals, New Chamber CEO, Northlands Arena Strategy Committee, Winter Events http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/12/09/episode-46-edmonton-hospitals-new-chamber-ceo-northlands-arena-strategy-committee-winter-events/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/12/09/episode-46-edmonton-hospitals-new-chamber-ceo-northlands-arena-strategy-committee-winter-events/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:45 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=214 In our forty-sixth episode, we discuss the state of hospitals in Edmonton, the ongoing saga of the Oilers, Janet Riopel’s new role as President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber, the Northlands Arena Strategy Committee (which Mack is part of), the cancelled Santa Claus Parade, the 104 Street business situation with Earth’s General Store, and more.

Why are our hospitals falling apart? Why haven’t we planned properly to maintain them? Are we doing a better job with other things, like neighbourhood renewal? Why can’t the Oilers seem to turn things around when other teams have been able to? Are fans finally starting to stay away from games as a result? What’s going on with the Northlands Arena Strategy Committee? Is the cancelled Santa Claus Parade a bad thing or an opportunity? Are we tough enough to get outside? Why hasn’t Earth’s General Store found success on 104 Street?

We discuss those questions and more!

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http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/12/09/episode-46-edmonton-hospitals-new-chamber-ceo-northlands-arena-strategy-committee-winter-events/feed/ 0 In our forty-sixth episode, we discuss the state of hospitals in Edmonton, the ongoing saga of the Oilers, Janet Riopel's new role as President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber, the Northlands Arena Strategy Committee (which Mack is part of), In our forty-sixth episode, we discuss the state of hospitals in Edmonton, the ongoing saga of the Oilers, Janet Riopel's new role as President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber, the Northlands Arena Strategy Committee (which Mack is part of), the cancelled Santa Claus Parade, the 104 Street business situation with Earth's General Store, and more. Why are our hospitals falling apart? Why haven't we planned properly to maintain them? Are we doing a better job with other things, like neighbourhood renewal? Why can't the Oilers seem to turn things around when other teams have been able to? Are fans finally starting to stay away from games as a result? What's going on with the Northlands Arena Strategy Committee? Is the cancelled Santa Claus Parade a bad thing or an opportunity? Are we tough enough to get outside? Why hasn't Earth's General Store found success on 104 Street? We discuss those questions and more! Here are some relevant links for this episode: From burst pipes to invading ant colonies, problems plague Alberta’s hospitals Oilers standing pat, GM Craig MacTavish says Janet Riopel named Edmonton Chamber of Commerce president Northlands Arena Strategy Committee launches Exploration Subcommittee Northlands Arena Strategy Committee launches Engagement Subcommittee You better not cry, you better not pout: Santa Claus indoor mall parade cancelled Your Guide to Winter 2014/2015 Festivals & Events in Edmonton Earth's General Store marketing survey Thanks for listening! Mack & Graham clean 23:12
Episode 43: KLM to Amsterdam, EPS Helictopter, CFR/Farmfair, Northlands & Rexall Place http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/11/12/episode-43-klm-to-amsterdam-eps-helictopter-cfrfarmfair-northlands-rexall-place/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/11/12/episode-43-klm-to-amsterdam-eps-helictopter-cfrfarmfair-northlands-rexall-place/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:24:12 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=198 We are back after a long hiatus! In our forty-third episode, we discuss a variety of current topics, including the new KLM flight, the proposed helicopter for EPS, CFR/Farmfair and the future of Northlands, the future of Rexall Place, Wi-Fi on the LRT, and more.

Edmonton now has a direct flight to continental Europe, so what’s Air Canada’s problem? Do the police really need a $7.2 million helicopter? What’s the future of the rodeo? Can Northlands find a future in agriculture? What about Rexall Place, what’s going to happen with that building now that the new arena is under construction? We discuss those questions and more.

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http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/11/12/episode-43-klm-to-amsterdam-eps-helictopter-cfrfarmfair-northlands-rexall-place/feed/ 0 We are back after a long hiatus! In our forty-third episode, we discuss a variety of current topics, including the new KLM flight, the proposed helicopter for EPS, CFR/Farmfair and the future of Northlands, the future of Rexall Place, Wi-Fi on the LRT, We are back after a long hiatus! In our forty-third episode, we discuss a variety of current topics, including the new KLM flight, the proposed helicopter for EPS, CFR/Farmfair and the future of Northlands, the future of Rexall Place, Wi-Fi on the LRT, and more. Edmonton now has a direct flight to continental Europe, so what's Air Canada's problem? Do the police really need a $7.2 million helicopter? What's the future of the rodeo? Can Northlands find a future in agriculture? What about Rexall Place, what's going to happen with that building now that the new arena is under construction? We discuss those questions and more. Here are some relevant links for this episode: KLM's new flight between Edmonton and Amsterdam Proposed $7.2 million helicopter for the Edmonton Police Service Edmonton leaders gather to speak on fast-growing city's priorities Northlands announces Arena Strategy Committee Hicks on Biz: Face of agriculture changing Cell Phone & Wi-Fi Coverage in LRT Stations and Tunnels Thanks for listening! Mack & Graham clean 18:29
Episode 27: Time to reinvent Northlands? http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/02/10/episode-27-time-to-reinvent-northlands/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/02/10/episode-27-time-to-reinvent-northlands/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:26:15 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=126 We’re back! After a relatively long Christmas break, we finally got back in the studio to talk about Northlands.

Our discussion was prompted by the resignation of President and CEO Richard Andersen on January 20. That’s a big change on its own, and we hear there are more on the way. At the root of the problem is that Northlands doesn’t seem to know what kind of organization it wants to be. Is it agriculturally-focused? Will it be the sports & entertainment destination, especially with the new downtown arena on the horizon?

Is it time for a complete reinvention of Northlands? What does the future of the organization look like? We discuss those questions and more.

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http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/02/10/episode-27-time-to-reinvent-northlands/feed/ 2 We're back! After a relatively long Christmas break, we finally got back in the studio to talk about Northlands. - Our discussion was prompted by the resignation of President and CEO Richard Andersen on January 20. That's a big change on its own, We're back! After a relatively long Christmas break, we finally got back in the studio to talk about Northlands. Our discussion was prompted by the resignation of President and CEO Richard Andersen on January 20. That's a big change on its own, and we hear there are more on the way. At the root of the problem is that Northlands doesn't seem to know what kind of organization it wants to be. Is it agriculturally-focused? Will it be the sports & entertainment destination, especially with the new downtown arena on the horizon? Is it time for a complete reinvention of Northlands? What does the future of the organization look like? We discuss those questions and more. Here are some relevant links for this episode: Northlands by the numbers Richard L. Andersen, CFE is stepping down as the President and CEO of Northlands Rexall Place ranked #26 in the world by Pollstar! Hicks on Biz: Farewell to the family farm Photo: Cattle and AGA Thanks for listening! Mack & Graham clean 15:12