Cam Tait

Joined July 2024

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Cam Tait of Edmonton is a veteran journalist, author and comedian who lives with cerebral palsy. Overcoming great odds to live independently and work full time, he serves as a role model to future generations of Albertans.

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No shower? No pay. Content Warning.
If you go out for breakfast and order 2 eggs and you only get one, or if you go to buy three pails of paint and you get 2, and if you go … well, you get the picture — so if you’re living in a care home paying monthly rent for food, medication, laundry, and care, and, because of staffing levels — an industry-wide issue, we’re told — you can’t have a scheduled shower, or cannot get up at a requested time and miss an appointment, should you pay the full rent amount — even if you don’t get everything you pay for?
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Writers
To drone? Or not to drone?. AI-Generated.
Memo to all Canadians: let’s pool all our savings — if we have such funds in these economically challenged times — and buy as many gull darn drones we can. Send out social media posts, asking for as many people as possible traveling to Paris. Or, France. Or, even: Europe. Have them drop the drones off as close to the Canadian team as they can, and ask the nice person sitting at the security guard sitting in the security guard house — who, I sincerely hope, is wearing a Canadian red and white T-shirt and sipping a Timmy’s double double. A large one, of course.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in FYI
The Canadian soccer drone scandal. AI-Generated.
Memo to all Canadians: let’s pool all our savings — if we have such funds in these economically challenged times — and buy as many gull darn drones we can. Send out social media posts, asking for as many people as possible traveling to Paris. Or, France. Or, even: Europe. Have them drop the drones off as close to the Canadian team as they can, and ask the nice person sitting at the security guard sitting in the security guard house — who, I sincerely hope, is wearing a Canadian red and white T-shirt and sipping a Timmy’s double double. A large one, of course.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Humor
The Tre Ford question. AI-Generated.
If I’m Tre Ford I would have been oh-so-tempted to have joined the chorus of boos from the Edmonton Elks fans, and there weren’t many of them – 17,079 – Sunday afternoon at Commonwealth Stadium, midway through the third quarter. Ford’s frustration level must have reached a new pinnacle. The winless Elks were down 28-8 to the almost-but-not-quite winless Ti-Cats. In 36 minutes of football the Edmonton offence had not scored a touchdown, and Ford, the razzle dazzle quarterback we saw last year, was riding the pine. Sitting on the bench, baby.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Interview
Helping people of Jasper . AI-Generated.
There is a human reaction, perfectly normal, to want to do our own thing – a fundraiser – when disaster strikes. With the unfortunate events in northern Alberta, we’ve seen heartwarming stories of basic fundamental love: it doesn’t get any better than that. Jasper: one of the world’s most majestic and special places – is on fire. Flames, as high as 100 feet, on a merciless roar, wiped out much of the town’s west end. If you’ve ever been to Jasper, the town nestled in a mountain range, you – like myself – are drawn to want to help … because it’s just so special. The need to want to do something for the people – hotel staff, restaurant staff, cab drivers, staff of the iconic train station on the north side of the tracks and countless other people who say a welcoming hello.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in 01
Walking the walk. Silently.. AI-Generated.
His name isn't important. A former Edmonton Oiler goes to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Christmas morning to share Christmas. No need for a media release or a tweet. That would defeat the purpose. New Oilers GM Stan Bowman. hopefully meets him. And, then devise a plan to visit an agency that cares for victims of sexual abuse. Maybe encourage. Maybe listen. Maybe provide hope. We don’t have to know when or where he goes. Only Bowman. His healing has to be personal. If he does that, Bowman will have, indeed, walk the walk with grace. Your next 100 words returns shortly.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Writers
Your fourth 100 words. AI-Generated.
Stan Bowman is back in the National Hockey League as Edmonton Oilers general manager and vice-president of hockey operations. but, since the news came out, much of the reaction wasn’t hockey. It was about being the Chicago Blackhawks and was general manager when a sexual assault ocured within the team. Many of the questions asked at Wednesday’s press conference were about the incident. We heard about how Bowman has done work on the issue. That’s good. Not great: but good. We need to see his actions. We’ll tell you how Bowman can walk the walk in your next 100 words.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Writers
Your Next 100 Words: Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation . AI-Generated.
Glen Sather started the Edmonton Oilers becoming involved in the community in the early 1980’s. Then, in 2001 former Oilers president and CEO Patrick LaForge started the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation which – and good for them – has the largest 50 50 in professional sports. The Foundation gives millions of dollars to charities, who, in turn, help people become their very, very best.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Writers
The second 100 words. AI-Generated.
When Glen Sather was president, coach and general manager of the Edmonton Oilers one thing was more than certain if you played for the team. You were part of the community. No ifs, ands or buts. In the early 1980’s every player became an honorary chair for a charity. Some former Oilers remained with their assigned charity after they left the team. Because they formed a connection with the community. Sather has been long gone from the Oilers. But his philosophy of community involvement echoes profoundly today’s hiring of Stan Bowman and will tell you in YOUR NEXT 100 WORDS.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Writers
Your next 100 words: STAN BOWMAN. AI-Generated.
Stan Bowman, Edmonton Oilers general manager and vice-president of hockey operations. It’s a most interesting hire for the hockey club that was signing and trading players left and right, between the beginning of July – without someone sitting in Ken Holland’s office. But, that isn’t what the Wednesday wow factor. It’s how Bowman was banned from the National Hockey League following a sexual scandal with the Chicago Blackhawks. The very reference of sexual assault churns a myriad of emotions. It’s understandable. The Oilers have an opportunity here to create an opportunity before them. Find out in YOUR NEXT 100 WORDS.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Writers
Hello Mr. Jones. AI-Generated.
THANK YOU, THERE, MR. GREGOR. BIG NEWS IN THE 3 O’CLOCK HOUR WITH THE ELKS PARTING WAYS WITH GENERAL MANAGER AND COACH CHRIS JONES.
By Cam Taitabout a year ago in Writers

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