Geoffrey Vanderburg

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Geoffrey Vanderburg

Geoffrey Vanderburg

@gwvander

Manager, Brand & Communications, Silvera for Seniors; instructor, Mount Royal University; former president, Lakeview Community Association

Calgary, Alberta Katılım Kasım 2008
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what are some of the lesser known non-profits and charities out there doing good work? In #Calgary or in #Edmonton, or anywhere in between
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Onlookers cheered this evening at the Calgary Stampede after a Skyride staffer climbed a support pole to lower a child’s restraining bar. The nerve-wracking moment ended without incident. @cmcalgary @calgarystampede #yyc
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Kristin Palacios@kristinpalacios·
When you return to your parsonage after #CRCSynod and feel like you’re trespassing bc your denomination no longer welcomes you.
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@gjmarx Continuous masking will still be required in care facilities. My father's seniors home is well aware that the COVID vaccine does not stop Omicron, so they conduct a rapid test on all visitors regardless of their vaccination status. That works! alberta.ca/protecting-res…
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Jyoti Gondek@JyotiGondek·
1/6 I have spent the last 12+ hours reflecting on the provincial announcement to lift pandemic restrictions. In that time, I have seen concern from healthcare workers, teachers, parents, businesses & many other engaged Calgarians. All feel their voices went unheard.
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
It was sad to watch flames engulf Frank’s restaurant in Smuggler’s Inn this evening at 6920 Macleod Trail SW. In December 2021 fire destroyed the Ginger Beef Bistro House not far away.
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
@Berna_in_yyc That’s powerful. Thank you for sharing. Gerald’s prescient words to his brother help bring the message of Remembrance Day home.
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
@LaurenHerschel I love it when “we should go for coffee” results so quickly in actually going for coffee. Thank you! It was therapeutic to trade stories from the campaign trail.
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Lauren Herschel@LaurenHerschel·
It was great to have coffee with @gwvander today to share our experiences and thoughts re: running in ward 11 for #yyccc. Lots of common themes in terms of what we encountered and ideas for the future. One of the best parts of running are the people you get to know better 🙂
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
Ward 11 Coun. Kourtney Penner (formerly Branagan) saw my website stats and knew I would be interested in hers. Her campaign website experienced exactly the same hike in traffic on election day as mine with about 4,000 unique visits. It ain't over 'til it's over. @paulisci
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
@chrisdoyle78 That’s amazing. Not only does this make polling difficult, it might also influence campaigning. Candidates could put more emphasis on positioning signs near polling places and ramping up social media advertising until the bitter end.
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
Here’s one reason polls are sometimes way off. My Ward 11 campaign website received a major boost in traffic on election day, suggesting many voters didn’t make up their minds until the last minute. The only poll that can capture that is the voting booth. @paulisci
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
@KourtBranagan Congratulations! You worked tirelessly, communicated exceptionally well and earned the victory. I look forward to collaborating with you in your new role as Ward 11 city councillor.
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Kourtney Penner@kourtpenner·
Well that took a while… but it’s official. Thank You so very much #yycward11 for your support. Bold and honest conversations will move us forward. I’m humbled to be given this opportunity. #yyccc #yycvote
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
I just received a robocall from Ward 11 council candidate @KourtBranagan. If I'm not mistaken, at the end of her call she said, "I choose YOU to be part of the solution." The congenial connection between candidates in Ward 11 has been rewarding, but that surprised even me!
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
This Globe and Mail feature is visually impressive, but the stats are sobering. Fortunately, the City of Calgary's solutions are in the works, including office conversions, enhancements to public spaces, encouraging private investment and creating a dedicated downtown team.
The Globe and Mail@globeandmail

Calgary had the highest rate of downtown office vacancies in Canada even before the pandemic, owing to tanking oil prices that in turn hollowed out towers in the city's core. Here’s an interactive look at how that happened. tgam.ca/2YRpR5d

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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
A Northwest Research Group poll conducted Oct. 7-9, 2021 suggests I'm running third out of the eight candidates for city council in Ward 11. I believe the voter is always right, but that doesn't mean I won't try to change people's minds and win over the 29% of undecided voters!
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Geoffrey Vanderburg@gwvander·
This is what makes municipal politics awesome and unique. In summary, @hmcrae says city council needs to have robust conversations about important issues. They should not be informed by ideology. They should be informed by facts. And we need to listen to other perspectives.
Heather McRae@hmcrae

@MarleyGillies joined me for a morning at the doors this weekend. We had hoped to do some Facebook live hits, but Mother Nature had other plans, so we had to retreat. But here is a little taste of what we were up to. Hope we can reconvene later this week! #yyc #yycvotes #ward7

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