Paul’s Place: Job losses stunning

2 December 2009 by Paul Rockley - Publisher No Comments 1,242 views

At this time one year ago there were only 60 people registered for Employment Insurance in Okotoks. Today there are 280!

Wow, that is more than a 300 per cent increase. The number may seem small but the increase is dramatic. Let’s hope the brains of the country are correct and the recession is coming to an end.

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Check out the What’s Happening pages in this issue as there are a million special events planned for the next month. Concerts, dinners and the list goes on. Looks to me like we can stay home and still have plenty of family fun this Christmas season.

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Well, I got lucky and was given a couple great tickets to the Grey Cup from my bank manager at the Scotia Bank. I think Gord felt sorry for me!

It was such a blast to be there and take in the excitement. I still am stunned at the final result, but must say that I witnessed one of the most exciting Grey Cups ever.

Maybe next year in Edmonton for the 98th Grey Cup Calgary can be there. Start practicing now Calgary on how to count to 12!

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In this issue you will find a 2010 Calendar with some great shots of Okotoks. This calendar is sponsored by the Town of Okotoks, Epcor and the Western Wheel. Merry Christmas and enjoy. Should you wish another copy I believe they will be available next week at the Wheel or the Town offices.

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For those who have asked let me tell you that work has begun on the new bridge and it will be full speed ahead until that baby is put into service. The roadway on the north side of the river is ready to go and sure looks good. Careful during Dawgs baseball season as you may get a homerun through your windshield!

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Paul Rockley, Publisher

At this time one year ago there were only 60 people registered for Employment Insurance in Okotoks. Today there are 280!

Wow, that is more than a 300 per cent increase. The number may seem small but the increase is dramatic. Let’s hope the brains of the country are correct and the recession is coming to an end.

• • • • •

Check out the What’s Happening pages in this issue as there are a million special events planned for the next month. Concerts, dinners and the list goes on. Looks to me like we can stay home and still have plenty of family fun this Christmas season.

• • • • •

Well, I got lucky and was given a couple great tickets to the Grey Cup from my bank manager at the Scotia Bank. I think Gord felt sorry for me!

It was such a blast to be there and take in the excitement. I still am stunned at the final result, but must say that I witnessed one of the most exciting Grey Cups ever.

Maybe next year in Edmonton for the 98th Grey Cup Calgary can be there. Start practicing now Calgary on how to count to 12!

• • • • •

In this issue you will find a 2010 Calendar with some great shots of Okotoks. This calendar is sponsored by the Town of Okotoks, Epcor and the Western Wheel. Merry Christmas and enjoy. Should you wish another copy I believe they will be available next week at the Wheel or the Town offices.

• • • • •

For those who have asked let me tell you that work has begun on the new bridge and it will be full speed ahead until that baby is put into service. The roadway on the north side of the river is ready to go and sure looks good. Careful during Dawgs baseball season as you may get a homerun through your windshield!

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