Brian Crossman: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of high oil prices

Once again, crude oil is suddenly necessary for modern life on the planet. Sorry to all the alternative energy fans and anti-oil activists out there, but it’s true. I’ll never say we shouldn’t seek new options, but the reality is that the existence humanity currently...

Brian Crossman: Good News 2020, Follow-up for 2026

I wrote one of my very first columns six years ago when I was six years younger and about the same level of smarts as I am today. (Will I ever learn?) Anywho, with all the not-so-great news lately, (and there is a lot) it might be time to re-focus on what a great...

Brian Crossman: Its Time for a Safety Meeting

  Gather ‘round, huddle up, take a knee, sit on a tailgate or whatever works best. It’s time for that thing we all have to do, but don’t really look forward to, “The Safety Meeting.” Well, not an actual one. I just wanted to take a break (again) from the Canadian...

Brian Crossman: Alberta (and Saskatchewan?) Separation

I have previously written about Canada not being a serious country anymore. The divides are many, economic, social, core beliefs, geographic and several others I am sure. As with most controversies, there are two sides to every story. I’m not trying to sway anyone’s...