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Tait: Remembering mom and hockey and her battle with Alzheimer's

From the outside, my mother looked like she wasn’t the world’s biggest hockey fan. When my brother Brad played in the late-1970s Mom took her...

yesterday 9

Edmonton Sun

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Tait: Remembering mom and hockey and her battle with Alzheimer's

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. From the outside, my mother looked like she wasn’t the...

previous day 10

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Playoff buddy a true gem of a person

During a recent television time-to during an Edmonton Oilers home game, Cory Blashill, perhaps, thought it was a good time to pose such a deep...

23.04.2024 2

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Playoff buddy a true gem of a person

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. During a recent television time-to during an Edmonton...

21.04.2024 9

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Fundraiser honours man instrumental in keeping Oilers in Edmonton

My good friend Dean Hueman of Focus Communications — their offices are in the CN Tower, y’know — was just doing his job getting the word out...

19.04.2024 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Fundraiser honours man instrumental in keeping Oilers in Edmonton

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. My good friend Dean Hueman of Focus Communications —...

18.04.2024 6

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Nowhere Paul Coffey would rather be than behind Oilers bench

Paul Coffey leads the way from just in front of the Edmonton Oilers dressing room, into the dressing room, through a room full of video screens and a...

15.04.2024 9

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Nowhere Paul Coffey would rather be than behind Oilers bench

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Paul Coffey leads the way from just in front of the...

14.04.2024 7

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: From ‘My Way’ to Hogle Way — gesture would honour memory of Edmonton broadcasting icon

08.04.2024 5

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: From ‘My Way’ to Hogle Way — gesture would honour memory of Edmonton broadcasting icon

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. We’ve all heard the song: recorded first in 1968, then...

07.04.2024 8

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Easter can be a time of hope and miracles

The Easter weekend is a festival of hope governed by my faith — Christian — who celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the everlasting...

01.04.2024 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Easter can be a time of hope and miracles

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The Easter weekend is a festival of hope governed by my...

31.03.2024 10

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Edmonton loses a news icon with death of Bruce Hogle, 95

I heard the background noise when Steve Hogle took my phone call Monday evening. He was in his vehicle, driving. His destination was the new Gene...

31.03.2024 6

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Edmonton loses a news icon with death of Bruce Hogle, 95

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. I heard the background noise when Steve Hogle took my phone...

30.03.2024 7

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Brief meeting with Mulroney a lesson in presence, leadership and diplomacy

When the world’s greatest radio receptionist, Irene Madoche, called me on the phone that morning in 1990, I knew something big was up. “Tomorrow...

25.03.2024 6

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Brief meeting with Mulroney a lesson in presence, leadership and diplomacy

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. When the world’s greatest radio receptionist, Irene...

24.03.2024 5

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Patient's hotel ordeal an AHS cautionary tale

Blair Canniff, and all Albertans, deserve so much better. The CBC’s lead story on The National Friday night from Edmonton reporter Julia Wong very...

17.03.2024 20

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Patient's hotel ordeal an AHS cautionary tale

Blair Canniff, and all Albertans, deserve so much better. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read...

17.03.2024 9

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Spring forward into volunteering

I have a personal request for you. And it’s extremely important. The timing, indeed, is spot on since we’re waking up Sunday morning, springing...

12.03.2024 6

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Spring forward into volunteering

I have a personal request for you. And it’s extremely important. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now...

10.03.2024 9

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Birthday boy Don Ast, a.k.a. Nestor Pistor, just what the doctor ordered

I managed to get a peek at the red digital clock high upon the emergency room as five trained University of Alberta health-care workers hooked me up...

08.03.2024 9

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Birthday boy Don Ast, a.k.a. Nestor Pistor, just what the doctor ordered

I managed to get a peek at the red digital clock high upon the emergency room as five trained University of Alberta health-care workers hooked me up...

08.03.2024 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Not all angels wear wings — some drive the Zamboni at Rogers Place

From the red carpet treatment files … I had just secured an interview I’ve been looking forward to for sometime and was about to hunker down in...

27.02.2024 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Not all angels wear wings — some drive the Zamboni at Rogers Place

From the red carpet treatment files … Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in...

25.02.2024 5

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: In praise of the family supper

Before we enjoyed supper in our west Edmonton home when I was a kid, the black and white Zenith television was turned off. Even if Batman and Robin...

20.02.2024 40

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: In praise of the family supper

Before we enjoyed supper in our west Edmonton home when I was a kid, the black and white Zenith television was turned off. Subscribe now to read the...

18.02.2024 10

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Swift-Kelce storyline injects much-needed romance into newsfeed

I’m a hopeless romantic. Incurable, in fact. I also like to have fun on my dates: in 1988, I told a date to wear one of her favourite dresses for...

13.02.2024 7

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Swift-Kelce storyline injects much-needed romance into newsfeed

We need more love in the world, even if it’s from afar. I’m a hopeless romantic. Incurable, in fact. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your...

11.02.2024 9

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: In awe of Joni Mitchell's spine-tingling Grammys performance

But now it’s just another show And you leave ’em laughing when you go And if you care, don’t let them know Don’t give yourself...

06.02.2024 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: In awe of Joni Mitchell's spine-tingling Grammys performance

But now it’s just another show Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your...

06.02.2024 10

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Friend's passing a reminder of how quickly, and deeply, we can connect with others

When I was a young man — a healthy head of hair and finances were abundant — two of my media mentors, columnist Paul Rimstead and radio morning...

06.02.2024 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Friend's passing a reminder of how quickly, and deeply, we can connect with others

When I was a young man — a healthy head of hair and finances were abundant — two of my media mentors, columnist Paul Rimstead and radio morning...

04.02.2024 9

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Expansion of MAID a sign of Canada's failure in caring for mental health

There’s a picture I use at the end of my new speaking presentation — guilty as charged with a shameless plug in the first paragraph — of a young...

31.01.2024 7

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Expansion of MAID a sign of Canada's failure in caring for mental health

There’s a picture I use at the end of my new speaking presentation — guilty as charged with a shameless plug in the first paragraph — of a young...

31.01.2024 7

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week reminds us of the importance of having fun

There’s something romantic, even poetic, that I find appealing about the salty but yet sweet smell of popcorn which comes waffling uncontrollably...

21.01.2024 9

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: John Short was an inspiration to many in Edmonton sports

I was on my way out of Northlands Coliseum in early January in 1984, rolling across the concourse while cleaning staff put the finishing touches on...

13.01.2024 9

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: John Short was an inspiration to many in Edmonton sports

I was on my way out of Northlands Coliseum in early January in 1984, rolling across the concourse while cleaning staff put the finishing touches on...

13.01.2024 4

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Looking forward with thanks to a new year

Dear 2024: Please, be gentle. Your predecessor was anything but. Last year, honestly, was the most challenging year I have experienced. Ever. ...

02.01.2024 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Looking forward with thanks to a new year

Dear 2024: Please, be gentle. Your predecessor was anything but. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now...

31.12.2023 6

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Friends old and new bring love and support for the holiday season

My good friend Janey held my cup and navigated the straw to mouth level, a most perfect position for a seasonal sip. “What are you doing after we...

25.12.2023 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Friends old and new bring love and support for the holiday season

My good friend Janey held my cup and navigated the straw to mouth level, a most perfect position for a seasonal sip. Subscribe now to read the latest...

24.12.2023 7

Winnipeg Sun

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TAIT: Edmonton’s loss of two civic giants especially poignant at Christmas

In the past week, Edmonton lost two giants of men. The responsible journalistic assignment is to list their incredible contributions to the city,...

18.12.2023 3

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Retirement a transition to new challenges, projects

As someone who loves sounds, sixty-five … well say no more. We have the sizzle of the S, the pause to create and put effort forward with I, mixing...

11.12.2023 4

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Edmonton's Christmas Bureau committed to help, despite the weather

Music has always swirled and drifted its way through the Tait household, and, even more so during the Christmas season. The First Noel and Chris...

05.12.2023 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Likely would be suitors if the Elks decide on private ownership

Thursday’s press conference held by the Edmonton Elks announcing to the free world a special committee met and decided private ownership is an...

28.11.2023 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Talk of private ownership will wane if Elks have success in 2024

When the bubbly fiz evaporates out of the Grey Cup champions’ dressing room Sunday evening and the party continues somewhere in Hamilton, the...

20.11.2023 6

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: On Remembrance Day, thoughts turn to how Canadians can do more for our veterans

The brisk cool winds of November, often accompanied by a snowstorm, are conditions we cringe, shiver and complain about when we trudge to put winter...

14.11.2023 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Now's not the time to give up on the Oilers

Full disclosure: I was absolutely wrong with my effort 48 hours ago, predicting that, since the Edmonton Oilers and the rest of us hearty Albertans...

09.11.2023 9

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: Oilers will wake up out of their slumber and end their misery tonight

As soon as I write this I’m going to call Dave the Editor and tell him he doesn’t have to fret or sweat beads of blood worrying about tomorrow’s...

07.11.2023 10

Edmonton Sun

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TAIT: No Stone Left Alone has a strong legacy of teaching about service, sacrifice

The mere thought of school classes riding in buses to cemeteries, and spending time walking around headstones — mere days after Halloween — would...

06.11.2023 7

Edmonton Sun

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