While the government of day had no way to counter the powers of reservation held by the Lieutenant Governor, it did control services provided to Government House, which served as official residence to Alberta’s first six vice-regal representatives. In the spring of 1938, the Committee of Supply of the Alberta Legislature eliminated all funds for the upkeep of Government House and Lieutenant Governor Bowen was informed that he and his family would have to vacate the residence by May 3. Lieutenant Governor Bowen refused to leave without an Order-in-Council while Premier Aberhart argued that such a measure was not necessary. To end the standoff, the Premier cut off the utilities to the building and fired the staff. The Lieutenant Governor finally signed the Order-in-Council and left Government House on May 9, 1938.
Alberta’s Lieutenant Governors have never returned to live in Government House. However, the contributions Honourable John Bowen offered as a guardian of Canada’s constitutional principles are shared with visitors to the house and stand as an important chapter in the nation’s vice-regal history.
Toronto Star – Leavitt – Why Alberta’s Danielle Smith is attacking Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani
Say says that Danielle Smith is attacking Salma Lakhani cuz Danielle Smith’s campaign is entirely devoid of any plan or policy other than scream how bad the others are. What scares Sal is that the other candidates for the leadership of the UCP and the premiership don’t other much more.
Lieutenant Governor Alberta – Lieutenant Governors and Royal Assent
Sal says to remember just how important Vice Regents are to Canadian thoroughbred breeding.
Canadian History Ehx – Baird – Bible Bill And The Press Act
That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history.
Aldous Huxley
Sal says that Bible Bill lost a few tussles with the Feds and the Supremes, but his Alberta owned foray into banking survives today as ATB.
Sal says that Canadians waste valuable school time teaching Canadian kids British, European, American and world history but fail to teach Canadian kids the Canadian history cuz we’re afraid it might be boring. Bible Bill was not uninteresting.
Speaking of Canadian history Sal says Sal saw Sam Steel signing with the Wild of Minnesota and not one of the western Canadian teams. Sal’s disappointed that the western Canadian teams didn’t give a tip of their hat to Canadian history.
As The Baffert Zedan Medina Spirit Appeal Turns
Bloodhorse – Byron King – Medina Spirit Hearing Concludes After Closing Arguments
ABC News – AP – Wave of bull runner deaths turns focus on Spain’s fiestas
Sal says that the Ennead knows who Sal cheers for.
I waited all those years for a title shot, and when I finally got it, I had to pay $20,000 for the opportunity. My purse was only $18,000. So to make money, I had to bet $10,000 on myself at 8-5. That was how it was in those days.
Jake LaMotta
SportsNet – Serena Williams’ legacy is about so much more than on-court dominance
Bon Appetit – 6 Pro Chefs Make their Ultimate Dog
Bon Appétit – 14 Chicago Hot Dogs in 12 Hours. Which is the Best?
TDN – Kane – Lukas ‘Hopeful’ On Final Weekend At The Spa
Bloodhorse – Ehalt – D. Wayne Lukas: Racing’s Renaissance Man
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – EDITOR’S NOTE TO ALL READERS AND CLIENTS
Bloodhorse – Byron King – Drafted’s Owners Appeal $26K Purse DQ From Forego
TDN – Bill Finley – Drafted Owners Appeal HISA Ruling
PETA has alleged it has identified riders Bryan Candanosa, Alex Carrillo, Eduardo Nicasio, and Rodrigo Vallejo as riding at bush tracks while carrying electric shock devices known as buzzers.
The Globe and Mail – AP – Dunn – Fuel leak disrupts NASA’s second shot at launching moon rocket
Los Angeles Times – Masunaga – NASA aims for the moon, again, with Saturday launch
Southern Living – Overdeep – History of the No-White-After-Labor-Day Rules Everyone Should Know
Bon Appetit – Francis – Somehow Both Tomatoes and Alfredo Sauce Spilled Across Interstates This Week
Sports Business Journal – Cavaliers set sights on future with Donovan Mitchell trade
Paulick Report – New Historical Horse Racing Gaming Hall Opens In Southeastern Kentucky
Sal says that if you want to know why so many MAGA Asshats buy into the big lie it’s cuz their state governments lie to them about slot machines.
Rolling Stone – The 100 Greatest Country Albums of All Time
I don’t like country music, but I don’t mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means ‘put down’.
Sal says that Phil sent Sal a question:
What the fuck is Rolling Stone doing rating country albums.
Front Office Sports – Serena Williams’ Last Dance Continues To Spark Big TV Numbers
The Ringer – Pryor – The Power of Serena, on Full Display One More Time
TDN – Thornton – New First-Turn Spa Seating, Belmont Infield Horse Tunnel Proposed
Sports Business Journal – Bears to reveal Arlington Heights plans Sept. 8
Paulick Report – Voss – Pearce Handed 1,950-Day Suspension After Six Out-Of-Competition Positives
Paulick Report – Voss – Guess Who’s Back: Preciado Granted Stable Employee License At Parx
Sal says that the HISA hissyfit fight sounds a lot like the Bible Bill fights with the Feds.
Bloodhorse – Kieckhefer – War At Sea, Cabo Spirit Rematch in Del Mar Derby
The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.
Albert Einstein
Southern Living – Wells – 27 Big-Batch Breakfast Recipes for Your Tailgate
SportsNet – Davidi – STRONG GUT FEELING
The Ringer – Mahoney – Donovan Mitchell Gives the Cavs Exactly What They Need
The Ringer – Devine – Are the Knicks Better Off Without Donovan Mitchell?
Bloodhorse – Eric Mitchell – Millionaire Grade 1 Winner Gayego Dies at 17
Paulick Report – Grade 1 Winner, Veteran Sire Gayego Dies At Age 17
Bar None Ranches – Gayego Dies at 17
Sal says that Sal fears that Gayego may not be replaced.
Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
Hawthorne Sal
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