Cross Border Interviews

In todays political round table we have "Conservative Like Me Podcast" host Jennifer Sanford on the show.

We discuss Quebec's Changes to the Charter. Residential Schools and the need for accountability, Islamophobia within Canada, Alberta and the Best Summer Ever, the potential of a summer/fall federal election, also Green Party Turmoil. We end with the recent G7 meeting and Prime Minister Trudeau becoming the Dean of the G7.

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Demi Michelle Schwartz is a pop and country songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From a young age, she has surrounded herself with music, playing piano, singing her favorite songs, and going to as many concerts as possible.

While in college, she discovered her passion for songwriting and decided to turn her experiences into lyrics. The thought of writing a new song is always in her mind, and she can’t resist typing lyrics into her phone and recording melody ideas when she’s inspired. Her songs hold an authenticity that shows who she is, staying true to herself as a songwriter.

Her debut single, “Into Focus,” captures the honesty she aims to achieve and sets the stage for her upcoming music. Demi has finished recording her debut album at The Vault Recording Studio. The album is expected to release in the summer of 2021. In the meantime, Demi is working on her next project. She plays an active role in the production process, so all of her songs come to life in the way that she envisions them.

Demi loves co-writing with other songwriters and artists. To her, there’s something magical about creating a song with another talented musician. These experiences allow Demi to continue to grow as a songwriter. She enjoys connecting with others through music and bonding with songwriters who share her passion.

Songwriting allows Demi to express her emotions and share her story in ways words alone can’t. She olds music close to her heart and thinks of each of her songs as a piece of her life to share with the world.

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SB's music journey began in 1993, with the help of friend Kevin Bradshaw. Six months later in July 1994, her Canadian debut, was opening act for Wayne Rostad (of "On The Road Again" TV show) & Juno Award winner, Bobby LaLonde.

Presently SB is working on the next song of her upcoming EP called Spencer's Song - In Your Father's Eyes, it is expected to be released later in 2021. Carlow FM radio will give the song its debut once it is ready for release.

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Juno Award Winner Kirk Diamond is singer, songwriter, producer and social activist in his own right. Diamond has proven that there are no limits when high expectations of oneself and ones goals are achieved. Spreading musical messages of unity, inclusion, and love for all walks of life, The Movement Of Ahryel joins Kirk Diamond in delivering his greatness to reggae & dancehall lovers. Since it’s formation, the band has been opened for international reggae powerhouses Maxi Priest, Third World, Luciano and Etana, to name a few.

Diamond was featured on CBC Music’s 10 Canadian Reggae Artists You Need To Hear and nominated for a JUNO Award for Best Reggae Recording for his single Love Inna We Heart produced by France-based Galang Records in 2015. The nostalgic ode to the 90's has become a worldwide success steadily climbing various international charts such as the popular Canadian Reggae Chart heard on Rebel Vibez where it held the #1 spot and charted for over 19 weeks.

In the Spring of 2017, Kirk released his debut EP Greater, “a story of my musical journey to this point with an optimistic look on what's next to come." The EP’s eponymous song hit the #1 spot by the Fall, running 6 weeks consecutive with a total of 42 weeks on the chart. Greater would gift Diamond with his second Juno award nomination and his first Juno Award win for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2018.

Kirk believes in the unification and empowerment of men, women and children under the banner of their collective African descent. This is reflected in his music, which is influenced by the philosophies of Haile Selassie and Marcus Garvey.

Despite the amassed recognitions and critical distinctions, Kirk still stays humbled and continues to push the influence of reggae music international, while bringing about social change through his music. Staying true to the culture and the music, Kirk has also been a part of various marches, protest and other events in the quest for equality.

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Councillor Bev Esslinger was first elected to City Council in 2013 and is now serving her second term. In her first term, she supported the implementation of school zones as part of the Traffic Safety Initiative.

She continues to champion the women's initiative and is working to build a child-friendly city. She also started the Gender Based Violence Initiative out of concern for the high numbers of families affected.

She desires to see real change in the behaviours and statistics. She is also the City's representative to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Bev, a married mother of two children and grandmother has lived in Ward 2 for more than 20 years.

Bev’s passion for her city and its citizens is demonstrated by her willingness to make Edmonton a better place to live. She has been actively engaged with people and programs and works tirelessly on their behalf.

Her involvements have been diverse but her passion for helping people thrive is a common thread.

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Councillor Rudyk was first elected to Vegreville Council in 2010 and is currently serving her third term.

During her time on Council, Taneen has been committed to achieving community resilience while working to strengthen regional networks.

Originally raised in the area, Taneen returned to Vegreville to raise a growing family with her husband Andrew.

They have four children who have been active in music, church and school activities ranging from bell choir and piano lessons to school sports, as well as ballet and Ukrainian dancing.

Taneen loves to travel and give back to her community by helping with events like Relay for Life or groups sponsoring refugee families or hosting exchange students.

After completing a degree in Political Science, Taneen has worked for the provincial and federal government in a variety of roles from counselling high needs teens to issuing work permits and study visas to training election workers. She ran a successful sales business, while simultaneously supporting her husband’s business ventures in pipeline welding and sustainable water and waste solutions.

During her first term, Taneen completed the Elected Officials Education Program and during the following term was selected as Director Towns East on the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Board of Directors. In her third term, Taneen was elected the Alberta representative on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board. Whether as FCM Vice President at Large, or as a Committee Chair or Governance Representative, she has embraced the responsibility of representing Alberta on the FCM board ensuring rural Canadians are heard on a larger stage.

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Angela Duncan is the current Deputy Mayor of Village of Alberta Beach and AUMA Director, Villages West.

Deputy Mayor Duncan was first elected in 2013, and the re-elected in 2017.

Duncan loves her community and her zone.

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Welcome to our first ever Political Round Table, each month we will with have a guest on to talk about the top political issues going on federally, provincially, and municipally.

In todays inaugural political round table we have "Conservative Like Me Podcast" host Jennifer Sanford on the show.

We discuss the recent Alberta UCP Caucus Challenge, the Trudeau III and Morneau II ethic reports by the federal ethics commissioner, and Erin O'Toole's challenge of balancing all fractions of the Conservative Party of Canada.

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Tanya was first elected as a Councillor with the Town of Okotoks in 2013. She attributes her family’s strong interest and involvement in politics growing up for instilling in her the desire to be involved in the shaping of her community.

Tanya has a strong belief in the power of community. It has been a central factor in her personal life and her political career. Being involved in Municipal Government has allowed her the opportunity to directly influence the quality of life for her family, friends and neighbors. In her opinion, it is the most responsive and impactful level of government to be involved with.

Tanya has lived and worked in Okotoks for 30 years. And her love for her community has been proven in her commitments to the Alberta Water Council, Sheep River Health Trust and working hard as Director, Towns South on the board of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. While she is always working in the best interests of Okotoks, Tanya understands that what benefits her home community can also benefit others across Alberta.

Tanya’s reputation for problem-solving was developed in her years in the IT industry. She seeks out the optimal solutions to complex community issues and forges forward to enact change that will help Okotoks thrive now and well into the future. It’s something she does for her daughter and for the people who look to her for grounded, reasoned solutions that will help build a stronger community.

As a graduate of the University of Calgary’s Political Science program, she has been very effective in navigating changes in provincial government and shepherding important issues such as water resource concerns, economic development, and creating more transparency and open dialogue in government.

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Councillor Dylan Bressey was first elected to City Council in October 2017.

Dylan moved to Grande Prairie to work for a non-profit youth organisation.

Married to wife, Naomi. The two are raising their two young children in the city.

Councillor Bressey spent most of his career as Young Life Area Director. A program that he describes as vital to the community.

With a Master of Arts in Integrated Studies from Athabasca University. Dylan is currently studying Work, Leadership, and Organisation. Councillor Bressey loves to see how varied organisations approach their missions and how they can complement or conflict with one another.

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