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George Brookman

Calgary Herald

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Brookman: Calgary's road carnage cannot continue

Calgary is on track for one of the worst years for traffic fatalities. We need to take a serious look at speeding and other causes

20.02.2026 10

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Brookman: We need to follow path Fathers of Confederation set out for us

Canada has lost a decade, and to catch up we will need every politician and bureaucrat pulling in the same direction

06.02.2026 20

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Brookman: Canada's new year slogan should be stop talking, start building

09.01.2026 10

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Brookman: Calgary should take inspiration from cities with great Christmas markets

We should make downtown into a winter wonderland and borrow from those who do it best around the world

26.12.2025 20

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Brookman: Canadians need to stop 'squabbling' and work together on projects coast to coast

12.12.2025 20

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Brookman: Council shouldn't forget the small details that rile up the public

Council would be wise to remember the quote, 'It is not the long hill ahead that tires you out, it is the small grain of sand in your shoe'

28.11.2025 10

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Brookman: We are all just pining for normal

It is time to stop ideological debates and focus on normal standards. Teachers are not wrong, nurses are not wrong, but governments do not have...

14.11.2025 20

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Brookman: Farkas leading Calgary, council into frightful next phase

Political adviser Rod Love once said, 'Politicians must pick two projects, make them successful.' The voters will notice

31.10.2025 7

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Brookman: Field of Crosses a stark reminder of loss and fragile democracy

We must never forget those who have gone before us, but we also must use our own minds and thoughts in trying to quell hatred and do all that we can...

22.10.2025 8

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Brookman: Field of Crosses a stark reminder of loss and fragile democracy

17.10.2025 10

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Brookman: Quit whining and start working

There is a great quote: 'The Stone Age did not end because they ran out of stones; It ended because they found a better way to do things'

03.10.2025 10

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Brookman: Low voter turnout means mayor, council represent very few of population

19.09.2025 20

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Brookman: City falls apart as council watches from the sidelines

05.09.2025 10

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Brookman: City falls apart as council watches from the sidelines

05.09.2025 20

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Brookman: All we're asking for is the facts on vaccines and Air Canada

22.08.2025 20

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Brookman: Alberta Next panel needs to focus on right questions

25.07.2025 20

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Brookman: Alberta Next panel needs to focus on right questions

25.07.2025 10

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Brookman: Safety is a priority in city, but police are lacking resources

Compassion and understanding is what we all believe in, but too few are ruining our streets for too many

11.07.2025 20

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Brookman: Global events show the best of Calgary, but also highlight our problems

There is a point when we need to say 'enough'

27.06.2025 10

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Brookman: Put your best foot forward Calgary, as we welcome the world

We are calling on all Calgarians to open your hearts and minds to all of the people who are going to see the city, many for the very first time

13.06.2025 10

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Brookman: City's communication lacking in reciprocity

As long as city council has 'communicated' its intentions to the district there's a belief it has been transparent

30.05.2025 10

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Brookman: Photo radar is useful when not used as a 'cash cow'

Despite efforts to control speeding and dangerous driving, accidents and deaths increase. This requires action on the part of the City of Calgary

16.05.2025 10

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Brookman: Slogans might get your attention, but solid ideas win elections

02.05.2025 10

Edmonton Sun

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Brookman: Slogans might get your attention, but solid ideas win elections

Political ideology must be set aside to set a direction that benefits all Canadians

02.05.2025 10

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Brookman: The Stampede and Spruce Meadows exemplify what Calgary is all about

19.04.2025 10

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Brookman: Voting in this federal election may be most important thing you can do as a Canadian

Whatever the outcomes, Canada deserves the best leadership we can give it

04.04.2025 10

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Brookman: It's Calgary's time to shine as the world comes to visit

In fewer than 80 days, Calgary will host the world, and people will be visiting in numbers that we may have never seen before

21.03.2025 10

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Brookman: We cannot let the worst of them bring out the worst of us

07.03.2025 20

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Brookman: We need to be proactive about keeping Calgarians active, invest in facilities and programs

As we grow past 1.6 million residents, there should be a strategy developed to ensure that our recreational facilities grow with the population

21.02.2025 10

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Brookman: Will Trump's rhetoric spur Canada into united action?

Canadians must now think of 'Canada First' — we must invest in industry, infrastructure and the future

24.01.2025 10

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Brookman: Fly your flag this year

As we get set to welcome the G7 and Rotarians, show off your pride in Canada

10.01.2025 10

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Brookman: Show your pride in this great country

These are my last few words for 2024 and normally they would be all flowery and positive thoughts. You’ll understand that coming up with that is a...

27.12.2024 5

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