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What is the price of progress in a modern day boomtown?

A lot has been said about Alberta and its opportunity for the good life. In 2005 Calgary’s population grew by more than 98 people a day—an increase of 35,681 from 2004. There is a cost, however, to living in this modern day boomtown.

Is There a Cab Conspiracy in Calgary?

If you live in Calgary you know that we are having a huge issue with taxis as of late. You either know from experience, or have seen any number of newscasts about the "problem." If you have tried calling a cab any time in the past few months you have most likely got a busy signal, or, worse yet, simply did not have your call answered. On the news the cab company execs are saying that they are short drivers—about 200 of them—this number will be important soon. Well, I had an interesting chat with a taxi driver on my way to the airport last week.