http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/ en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:16:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/ http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18409&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:55:05 GMT I watched the #4 bus this morning in the 82nd Avenue left turn lane EB at 75th st, trying to turn North. There were about 5 or 6 cars ahead of him... I watched the #4 bus this morning in the 82nd Avenue left turn lane EB at 75th st, trying to turn North. There were about 5 or 6 cars ahead of him and it was clear that it would have to wait for one or two more light changes. So the bus driver switched lanes and proceeded to go straight thru the intersection, off route heading EB with a full bus with students packed to the front. I do not know how he could detour back to his route and I wonder how many people wanted to get off on the stops that it missed? ]]> Mass Transit Edmonton PRT http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18409 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18408&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:22:01 GMT Grant Moellmann Bridge, the one that is on the north end of Wayne Gretzky Drive that crosses over the LRT tracks is taking forever to repave. About... Grant Moellmann Bridge, the one that is on the north end of Wayne Gretzky Drive that crosses over the LRT tracks is taking forever to repave. About five weeks ago they put out barricades and constrained traffic to one lane at night so they could grind down the pavement on the bridge portion north bound for about 70 meters.

Then they packed up their equipment, they put the barricades away and left it like that for two weeks.

Then they came back, barricaded the south bound lanes and ground the the pavement on the bridge portion, south bound .

Then they packed up their equipment, they put the barricades away and left it like that for two weeks.

Last weekend they put up signs that from Friday night to Monday night that there would be major traffic disruptions on WGD. Sure enough, they put barricades up starting at 116th ave, more than 800 meters ahead of the construction zone forcing traffic to back up for even those turning on 118th Ave. They had a police car at 118th ave and another at 121st ave by Axe Music, when I went there on Saturday at around 11:00 am. I turned off before at 120th but I could not see any equipment or workers on the bridge.

There was no work being done on holiday Monday morning, they had already packed up their equipment, they put the barricades away and left it. They had only paved the 70 meters of the north bound lanes ONLY.

How long does it take to grind down two small sections of road and repave them? We are into it now five weeks and they haven't even finished the job. It looks like they are going to close it down AGAIN next weekend and do the south bound lanes. That means they have to put up all the barriers again, bring all the equipment back again, hire the police to monitor the traffic again. No wonder our taxes are so high! ]]> Roads and Civic Infrastructure Edmonton PRT http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18408 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18407&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:57:00 GMT Image: http://www.archdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/1283877992-hcma-jpl-5.jpg Image:...



As reported on Archdaily:

http://www.archdaily.com/76852/jaspe...ma/#more-76852

I need a little more time to look it over, but my initial opinion is very positive. I like the focus on public/social spaces especially the double height reading room, the "grand" stair-case / seating area and the outdoor terrace. The large roof, collecting the various constituent parts under one unifying element is also a nice, highly visible touch.

What are your reactions? ]]> Architecture and Design Renton http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18407 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18405&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:15:20 GMT Are you a new student? In Engineering or Dentistry and need volunteer hours? Do you want to get leadership experience under your belt? Volunteer... Are you a new student? In Engineering or Dentistry and need volunteer hours? Do you want to get leadership experience under your belt? Volunteer with Safewalk!

Safewalk provides a safe alternative to walking alone at night around the campus community and beyond. Safewalk was created not as a reaction to crime, but as a proactive step to build the safest possible campus community. Safewalk is free of charge and is available to any member of the surrounding community—undergrads, graduate students, staff, faculty, and members of the public.

Each Patroller is part of a co-ed team that escorts clients within Safewalk's boundaries. As a Patroller, you are the most visible aspect of our service, interacting directly with the general campus community. Your foremost role is to ensure the safety and comfort of your client, patrol the campus, and cultivate the credibility of Safewalk. It is absolutely crucial that Safewalk remain a presence on campus. Therefore, it is necessary for all teams to patrol campus throughout the evening.

So far as training goes, no prior training or experience is necessary! We will train you on all aspects of the position. As well, you get to meet new people, sign up for shifts when you want to (we do not assign days or shifts), get plenty of fresh air and exercise, multiple sponsorships and discounts from the community, reference letters, and the ability to advance and take on leadership positions.

However, applicants must:
- Be able to walk for 3 hours straight outside (even in winter)
- Be able to understand and speak english
- Be a University of Alberta student, or member of the University community
- Have clean criminal record
- Be enthusiastic and friendly
- Volunteer at least once a week

Volunteer applications can be picked up at our office at our office in the lower level of SUB, 030-E, at any Infolink, or on our website (don't mind the date).

Applications are due by September 21st. If you have any questions, contact Andrea or Evan at 780-492-5563, or by email at safewalk@su.ualberta.ca ]]> UofAsafewalk http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18405 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18404&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:00:18 GMT Hello all we may be moving to Edmonton soon, possibly December - January. I will be working at University, me and wife, and 7 year old. Wife may be... Hello all
we may be moving to Edmonton soon, possibly December - January. I will be working at University, me and wife, and 7 year old. Wife may be able to get some position at University as well. What would be a good area with fast connection to that part of town? Will be able to buy in $400k range. Any advices welcome, thanks. ]]> Ask Ed alex071 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18404 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18401&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:04:34 GMT The 8th annual Ice on Whyte Festival (http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/www.iceonwhyte.ca)returns to Old Strathcona January 13 - 23, 2011 and... The 8th annual Ice on Whyte Festival returns to Old Strathcona January 13 - 23, 2011 and transforms Festival Park (85 Avenue and 104 Street) into an enchanted interactive outdoor wonderland of ice carvings, castles, ice slides, children's play area, live music and entertainment in a heated tent, hot beverages and more!!

We are currently looking for wonderful volunteers who enjoy arts, culture and being active outdoors in the winter! Visit www.iceonwhyte.ca for all information. ]]> IceOnWhyte http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18401 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18395&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:22:43 GMT Some fed, some prairie sky, some gov't district.








]]> Images of Edmonton IanO http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18395 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18394&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:11:25 GMT http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Taxi+distract+drivers/3485970/story.html I have to say I completely agree that these are going to be a... http://www.edmontonjournal.com/busin...970/story.html

I have to say I completely agree that these are going to be a distraction. Especially looking the way they do in the picture provided in the story. I can't wait to be driving behind one of those vans with the advertising flipping and flashing and whatnot. Talk about in your face. ]]> Rants KingswayGuy http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18394 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18392&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:43:33 GMT I had some relatives visiting from Europe. They'd never been to western Canada before, so they were spending a few days here before heading off to the mountains and then the coast. While they were here they saw west ed, the RAM, whyte, Fort Edmonton, and took a day trip to drumheller. On saturday though, I rounded up some spare bikes and we hit the river valley.

Started along Victoria Promenade


Visited the early morning stair-runners in Ezio Farone Park


Out and back along the high level



To the Legislature grounds



A quick stop for some of Alberta's brief history


Then to the market, where we snacked on bison burgers and were caught in a sun shower


Back along the river past the Hotel Mac heading to Churchill square


A quick tour around City Hall, the Art Gallery and Citadel, with some coffee and snacks at 3 Bananas


Then through the "bad part of town" to Louise Mckinney



Across the bridge to the Muttart and Edmonton Ski Club


West past the Low Level


A well deserved break after some hills


Continuing west along the river



Passing the walterdale, John Walters museum, High level, and on towards Emily Murphy Park.



Across Groat to Goverment House park


Followed by the long climb back out




And ending with a leisurely spin through Glenora




Took us the better part of an afternoon, but it's a pretty excellent way to show off the city for someone who's never been here before...or even for someone who has lived here their whole lives (I think a lot of this was new to my parents too.) ]]> Images of Edmonton newfangled http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18392 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18391&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:27:49 GMT Twice this past weekend i was around 106ave and 101/100st eating in chinatown and buying baking and both times i witnessed some very concerning acts... Twice this past weekend i was around 106ave and 101/100st eating in chinatown and buying baking and both times i witnessed some very concerning acts by those in the area. I am not talking about those down on their luck who seek a good/safe nights sleep at the mission, but rather bullies and aggressors who harass and intimidate both the above and general visitors to the area. I almost had to get out of the car and go intervene when a family (older kids) were caught in the middle of two idiots yelling, pushing, and swearing at each other in front of garden bakery. This family looked like newer arrivals to Edmonton speaking sharp Mandarin and definitely not knowing what to do or if they were going to be robbed or the like. In the 10 mins or so i was outside waiting on both occasions i saw similar issues all along 96ave and at the corner of 101st. Friends of mine who love Calgary's chinatown (not excluding concerns they have as well) and visit it every time they are there rarely step foot in our 'ghetto' town as they simply have given up having to deal with these issues.

Would it kill the EPS to have a beat continuously in this area? How about stationing a chinese and aboriginal officer or 2 to begin to establish some community presence and interaction with those around the area?

I am sick and tired of these people being able to do this in the middle of the afternoon (or any time for that matter) to innocent families walking by.

Often times I see the same 5-10 characters there causing the majority of the problems and dealing in the open.

I would truly like someone from the EPS to provide us with some feedback or explanation of the lack of a visible presence in this area. ]]> Rants IanO http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18391 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18389&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:05:13 GMT For some reason probably unrelated to the incidence of bike theft, I've just received a rash of stole bike email notifications in one day, today, ten, at last count, each a different bike. They come from an Edmonton stolen bike registry run by Edmonton Bike Commuters, which I think is a very good idea.

I suspect someone at EBC has found the time to concentrate on this. I'm glad to see people using this registry - not only those who lose bikes, but those who might see them or find them.

These are some nice bikes going missing. The apartment building beside mine just had every wheel that wasn't secured stolen off bikes locked to the railing - five wheels in total. Who is buying these? I've always suspected they were going out of town, and maybe parted out on eBay or Kijiji, etc.

If you ride to work, like I do, try to keep your bike indoors. Even if it's indoors (unless it's in your cubicle), get a good heavy duty lock and chain, and leave the lock there. That way, you're not carrying a 40lb lock around with you. Same at home, whether you lock it outside, or in the garage. Get one of those good heavy duty locks, and leave it there.

You can have get a decent lightweight lock you carry with you for going to the store or something along those lines, but if you're going to be parking in the same place often, then get a good lock with a heavy chain that goes between both wheels somehow, and leave it where you're going to be parking. If you are going somewhere other than your regular locations, lock it up in a high visibility location. Use a good uLock, and a thick cable to go around your front wheel.

A lot of this particular stuff is more organized crime. They have saws, and bolt cutters, and trucks to throw your bike (parts) into, someplace to store their booty, and they have customers or a middleman. They scout it out and make plans. But there's also crimes of opportunity, and as far as that goes, they'll take anything not securely attached. Unless you're racing or something, or do a lot of work on your bike and use quick release a lot, it's a good idea to either bolt it on good or take it with you when you leave the bike. ]]> Off-topic/General Discussion Jimbo http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18389 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18387&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:35:59 GMT I'm going to be visiting Edmonton with my girlfriend this December to visit a family friend. Unfortunately, there's a possibility that we can't get picked up at the airport, so I was wondering about public transportation into the city.

The airport's website wasn't really clear on what options there are beyond taking a taxi (which isn't really in our budget). Google Maps' transit directions pulled up a crazy two-hour walk-a-thon, which isn't realistic for us in December.

How does one get to the city from the airport?

Thanks in advance. ]]> Travel and Tourism cowpiebingo http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18387 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18385&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:45:02 GMT I had to miss Sonic Boom, but having Weezer, Rise Against and Bad Religion on the same bill sounds like a good show. I had to miss Sonic Boom, but having Weezer, Rise Against and Bad Religion on the same bill sounds like a good show. ]]> Sonic Death Monkey http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18385 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18382&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:06:05 GMT Hello everyone, I want to have my driving licence, how much does it cost and what are the good places you know? Thanks. Hello everyone,
I want to have my driving licence, how much does it cost and what are the good places you know?
Thanks. ]]> Ask Ed nina21000 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18382 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18381&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:32:16 GMT Sherwood Park is expecting a hospital to be built there but never happened so they got is medi centre instead. ... Sherwood Park is expecting a hospital to be built there but never happened so they got is medi centre instead.


http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/lo...4?hub=Edmonton ]]> Regional Co-operation jagators63 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18381 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18380&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:56:16 GMT Looks llike CO is switching to a larger Boeing 737-800 for the winter for the YEG-IAH nonstops.Also unrelated but Air North is now also using its... Looks llike CO is switching to a larger Boeing 737-800 for the winter for the YEG-IAH nonstops.Also unrelated but Air North is now also using its ''new'' larger 737-400 for the YXY-YYC-YEG-YXY flights.Good to see seat increases... ]]> Air/Rail Links chupa http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18380 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18379&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:02:57 GMT "ScienceDaily (Sep. 4, 2010) — The use of salt to deice pavement can leave urban streams toxic to aquatic life, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study on the influence of winter runoff in northern U.S. cities, with a special focus on eastern Wisconsin and Milwaukee."

What is our city doing to address this growing problem?
With the expense of removing snow, buying salt, and scraping new curbs into oblivion , would it not be to our advantage to revist the snow melting machines? ]]> Roads and Civic Infrastructure Old Dawg http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18379 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18377&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:29:03 GMT The reason I ask is that on a recent WestJet flight from Toronto on a 737-800 I was surprised to discover that no seatback TV's were fitted. I thought these things were pretty much standard across the board, especially as the 737-800 is one of the latest additions to WJ's fleet. I wasn't the only one surprised by this, and even a flight attendant made one of their flippant remarks drawing attention to the lack of TV's by saying "but smell the leather" as if trying to extol the virtues of new leather seats to offset the lack of screens. ]]> Air/Rail Links howie http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18377 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18375&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:15:50 GMT Ever notice that when you're in a line up at a cashier and try to use your debit card, ever notice there's usually someone somewhat sidled up to you or at least standing a little too close?

Do you just pull away and hide your number or ask the person nicely to back away to give you some room?

I have been noticing this alot. ]]> Off-topic/General Discussion jadzia2000 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18375 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18374&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:10:03 GMT Just had the Telus optik tv installed today, and I have to say that it's craptastic.

the picture is blurry and half the channels won't view in full screen and the signal stutters every minute or so.

I now regret switching from Shaw, and have signed a 3-year contract with Telus.

Question. If I call tomorrow to cancel, will they still charge a penalty? Especially if I'm not happy with the service? ]]> Ask Ed jadzia2000 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18374 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18373&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:41:56 GMT http://www.ltconline.ca/webwatch/map.aspx London (Ontario) uses this system that reports via GPS the location of the bus and puts in on a google... http://www.ltconline.ca/webwatch/map.aspx

London (Ontario) uses this system that reports via GPS the location of the bus and puts in on a google map for riders to find out how close their bus is.
This would be really handy for ETS. ]]> Mass Transit Medwards http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18373 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18372&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:33:55 GMT Here's the new link: http://ckua.streamon.fm/

This new stream has great sound!
I think they've shut-down the Windoze based steam that you listed to via several apps (Windoze Media, Winamp, etc.).

They're also designing a new website. ]]> yagottabob http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18372 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18371&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:20:43 GMT This is a great site to check for events and promote them for free!

It's cool, you can even rate performances and look at the venue websites

Here's the upcoming concerts for the Edmonton area:

http://www.musi-cal.com/search?city=Edmonton,AB

Enjoy! ]]> yagottabob http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18371 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18370&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:50:23 GMT Good morning This is my first post and maybe not the last as i am planing to move to Edmonton from Toronto as i got few job offers there. I... Good morning

This is my first post and maybe not the last as i am planing to move to Edmonton from Toronto as i got few job offers there.

I am trying to figure this out as i can't seem to get straight answer i can understand from government website.

My question is about table income and how much money would bring home after government goes though my wallet. I am not looking for exact figures but just approximation on a 50k salary for example.

I hope you can answer my question.

Thank you

Greg ]]> Ask Ed EggyTO http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18370 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18369&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:29:17 GMT Got on the train yesterday and the car I got into was covered in discarded metro news papers. It got me thinking that it would be cool if ETS put... Got on the train yesterday and the car I got into was covered in discarded metro news papers. It got me thinking that it would be cool if ETS put some type of bin in transit centers and stations where people could discard their used papers on exit. This way vehicles would be neater and if the next person wanted to read one, they could just grab one from the bin....when I was at the UofA we used to put gateways back in the gateway bins across campus for reuse. I think it could help the problem. ]]> Mass Transit jameskrp http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18369 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18368&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:27:44 GMT Three interesting articles from Technology Review...

Next Stop: Ultracapacitor Buses
http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/23754/
"It's a brilliant concept," says ultracapacitor expert Joel Schindall, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at MIT...."


GE's Two-Battery Strategy for Fuel-Cell Buses
http://www.technologyreview.com/read...ation&id=17706

Wheel Motors to Drive Dutch Buses
http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/22328/
"Thanks largely to its in-wheel motors, the bus can travel twice as far as a conventional bus on a liter of diesel, says Arend Heinen, who is both an engineer and spokesperson for the company. That translates into a reduction in fuel consumption of 50 percent. The company has been awarded contracts to retrofit seven commercial buses with its technology,..." ]]> Mass Transit KC http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18368 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18367&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:11:21 GMT A source has told the toronto star that about 20 staff have been laid off at the Journal. link... A source has told the toronto star that about 20 staff have been laid off at the Journal.

link

During the last several years, there have been multiple rounds of lay-offs at our paper of record.

What used to be one of Canada's premier city papers has been gutted by this ownership group. Am I the only one concerned about this? ]]> AAAAE http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18367 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18364&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:08:56 GMT I would like some input from C2E members as to what Mbps speed they are getting and what Internet Service Provider they use. Not really knowing... I would like some input from C2E members as to what Mbps speed they are getting and what Internet Service Provider they use. Not really knowing whether or not Canadian ISP's are in fact providing the "high speed" they claim and that customers pay for, I thought it would be interesting to get peoples feedback.

My usual connection speed with Shaw Cable is 54.0 (at least that is what it says) and I obtain this information by placing the cursor over an icon at the bottom of my desk top that displays a monitor.

What is your Mbps speed and with which ISP?

Thank you.

Susan ]]> Susan@eTalk http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18364 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18363&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:09:45 GMT I tell you it is not a good idea cuz it will increase violence due to drunkness. I do not think Police like this idea. ... I tell you it is not a good idea cuz it will increase violence due to drunkness. I do not think Police like this idea.


http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/lo...3?hub=Edmonton ]]> jagators63 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18363 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18362&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:57:53 GMT water main was broken and lower level at phase 2 got flooded. ... water main was broken and lower level at phase 2 got flooded.


http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/lo...3?hub=Edmonton ]]> jagators63 http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=18362