1000 out of 1200 kids in this school in #Oulu, #Finland, arrive by #bicycle, even in winter. 100-150 walk, rest by ski, kicksleds and car. This day it was -17°C. @WCCCalgary2019 #WCC2019 #wintercycling

My Uber driver is doing whatever the voice on the app tells him (no matter how strange - even driving in loops). Pretty sure if the voice told him to jump off a bridge, he’d unbuckle and go for a swim in the north Saskatchewan river. However he’s driving while I look at my phone.

Watching Temple Grandin speak at Innoventure$ in Calgary. Pretty amazing individual and a great speaker on Innovation.

This weekend I depart Jasper, AB headed to Haida Gwaii over 7 days and more than 900km on my bike. I’m raising money for children and family mental health services in Edmonton, AB. Join me in supporting a worthy cause: casa.akaraisin.com/pledge/Partici…

This kid, waiting for the bus in a suit, tie and crocs, with amazing lunchkit wins the day. #friday #work

Enjoying a game with my daughter. #AllConnected TELUS #goesks

Hey there Canadian Entrepreneur, if you're struggling with financing, or have struggled in the past, check out this post. I'm curious if there's a need for more tools in this space. Maybe not. medium.com/@grassrootscon…

A little late on the vote notice. #ets #yegtransit

Thanks to Shaheel and Lindsay from Sprout Fund for giving us an hour of their time to talk through why they started Sprout Fund, why what they’re doing is needed in the local economy and some important considerations for Entrepreneurs in Alberta. medium.com/@grassrootscon…

yearcompass.com working on this during December. Haven't come across this yet, from my initial scan this looks like a useful tool to wrap up the year and plan the next. What do you use?

This looks cool: albertawomen.ai if you're a student interested in AI and want to learn more or challenge yourself - check this out. #ai #women #alberta put on by the fine folks at Amii

Happy birthday Beverly Cleary! In honor of her 104th birthday, we're sharing some of our favorite books she has written. on.nypl.org/39VUczH

Beverly Cleary is 104 today. In honour of her birthday it’s also “Drop Everything and Read” day (DEAR) where you’re encouraged to read for 30 minutes today.

A woman who celebrated drunk driving in social media posts before killing a cyclist with her car in 2015 has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to new charges of impaired driving — her third such conviction in five years. dlvr.it/Rd8NdH

Saw this site launched at last night's Startup Edmonton Launch Party, love this idea: weareflik.com FLIK

quantamagazine.org/barbara-liskov… worth a read if you’re a developer.

Any strong opinions on comlaude.com as a domain management agency? Wil Reynolds have you heard of this firm? Any other recommendations in the domain management space for large organizations?

As Mayor of the hardest hit city in AB, I am concerned that some will take these developments as an excuse to flaunt the public health rules, even just out of frustration, but we must continue to take this pandemic seriously if we're to limit the spread and save lives. READ:

So who’s the strongest of them all?

June 11th I’m heading off on a cycle trip to raise money for CASA - an organization that provides Child, Adolescent and Family Mental health services in Alberta. Dr. Bonnie Blakely the CEO has an ambitious goal to double the number of kids they serve. casa.akaraisin.com/ui/2022VanIsle…