Pedestrian Zone

To Whom It May Concern, I would like to submit a suggestion to help resolve some issues with the Pedestrian Zone in Banff. Could you please circulate this letter to Town Council, Mayor DiManno and any other relevant parties? Thanks. Without further ado, I would like to propose the creation of a regional government which … Continue reading Pedestrian Zone →

Taking a Break…

Dear readers, It's that time of year again. The restaurant I work for is getting busier and I will be spending more time there. As a result I will be taking a little time off. Don't worry - I'll be back. And hopefully with some good news as I hope to take the time to … Continue reading Taking a Break… →

Autism: Helpful Info

M.G. McIntosh OPINION 05/18/2022 CONCEPT REPORT ~Voice in The Wind Magazine Inc. Introduction Today I'd like to share some of my own experiences with Autism with you - all of you. Specifically, I’d like to share some of the lessons I’ve learned and hopefully help clarify some misunderstandings. Discussion I’d like to take a deeper … Continue reading Autism: Helpful Info →

Chuck Gag: Today’s Successful Man Magazine

M.G. McIntosh OPINION 05/11/2022 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. Introduction I’ve been rewatching an old favorite of mine called “Chuck”. It’s a t.v. show about a nerd who gets a computer in his brain and becomes a spy. Along the way I decided to try my hand at creating a running gag: … Continue reading Chuck Gag: Today’s Successful Man Magazine →

Fixing Twitter

M.G. McIntosh OPINION 04/27/2022 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. Introduction We’ve all heard a lot about Elon Musk buying Twitter. These days, the talking heads are all speculating about how Elon Musk might change twitter’s algorithms, alter the rules around censoring tweets and in general how much of a disruptor he will … Continue reading Fixing Twitter →

Chuck E. Town

M.G. McIntosh OPINION 04/14/2022 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. Introduction Why do towns and cities bring in paid parking? Why do they want to tax tourists? Money. Municipal governments have limited sources of income. Usually property taxes are key amongst them. Beyond that, they have some limited taxation powers. So how are … Continue reading Chuck E. Town →

Electric Bus Dining Tent

M.G. McIntosh OPINION 04/06/2022 CONCEPT REPORT (EXT.) Introduction I am writing this article in response to an article from the Rocky Mountain Outlook titled: “Propane Heaters Banned on Public Sidewalk Patios” by Cathy Ellis, published March 31, 2022. In this article it is mentioned that outdoor dining in Banff is a bit chilly during the … Continue reading Electric Bus Dining Tent →

Home Outbreak Kits – Part 2

Section 2: Gas Mask Lite M.G. McIntosh OPINION 03/30/2022 CONCEPT REPORT (EXT.) Introduction This is part 2 of an article I wrote quite a while ago. It turns out that I forgot to finish the project (as I call it). A project is a multi-part concept, for those of you who may not know. In … Continue reading Home Outbreak Kits – Part 2 →

Taking today off

Hello all, It's been a very busy spring at the restaurant I work at and I decided to take this week off. I'll be back for next week - so don't worry there's more to come. Thanks so much for reading my blog!!! See you next Thursday! BTW, If you have any suggestions you'd like … Continue reading Taking today off →

Internet Cafe 2.0

M.G. McIntosh OPINION 03/16/2022 CONCEPT REPORT Voice in the Wind Magazine Inc. Introduction Mom and Pop shops may have the opportunity to reintroduce the world to an old familiar concept: the internet cafe. It’s a well known fact that not everyone is computer savvy, yet the world is increasingly electronic. In this ever changing landscape, … Continue reading Internet Cafe 2.0 →