The love train; Celebrating many happy years of marriage
There she was, wearing a pink shirt with the words Soul Mate, waiting for me at West Edmonton Mall on April 21, 1995.
Cam Tait
Edmonton Sun
Cam Tait has had a love affair with Edmonton for all his life. And he's brought it to The Edmonton Sun. Cam shares stories of Edmontonians doing extraordinary things. Some may make you laugh. Others could make you shed a tear. But they will make you proud to live in the Edmonton area and realize what wonderful neighbours we have. Cam wants to hear from you. Please send your story ideas to camtait@telus.net or tweet @camtait.
Columns
Tait: Fast and furious bidding comes to an end Thursday as ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction closes
We, as a community, still have until 7 p.m. Thursday evening to make a significant difference.
Sports packages emerge as popular bids for the ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction
We love our sports. And it seems our sports teams and events love to help.
Almost time to bid on the ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction
Just one more sleep, folks! Because, Tuesday at 9 a.m., this year's version of the ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction officially starts.
Edmonton media with big hearts
Edmonton media personalities are once again showing their support for the ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction in a fantastic way.
Cam Tait: Tommy Banks offers a grand prize
Legendary musician Tommy Banks is on the lookout for a good grand piano..
Curling lesson with Kevin
In a 30-minute chat over coffee at the Saville Centre Friday morning, Kevin Martin kept repeating a phrase to describe the package he is giving to the ATCO Edmonton Christmas Charity Auction.
Cam Tait: Joan Healey art lessons up for auction
If you’re an aspiring artist and want to learn from one of the best, this year’s ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction has the perfect item for you.
Cam Tait: A fitting donation
A white easy chair sits against a wall in Sam Abouhassan's tailor shop in Commerce Place where you can learn so much.Sam sits down, gets comfortable and starts telling stories of his successful career as a tailor, which started when he was sweeping floors in a tailor shop as a teenager.He'll tell you how he came to Edmonton and has owned Sam Abouha
Tait: Crafting legislation for accessibility
When Zachary Weeks is asked about accessibility for Canadians with disabilities, perhaps the obvious answer is ensuring public buildings have ramps at entrances.
Cam Tait: Golf prizes galore at Christmas Auction
The golf season in the Edmonton area is coming down to the final round with (say it isn’t so) winter not that many wind gusts away.
Tait: YWCA Walk A Mile in Her Shoes sets new fundraising record with $200,000 raised
Lots of good stuff going on. It’s been a while since I’ve put on a pair of high heels. so I did Wednesday — a pair of black, shiny pumps.
Cam Tait: Not-so-social media
Wade Sorochan is recently divorced and now lives on his own, so in hopes of feeling a little less lonely he has gone on social media.But, Wade says, he felt worse: his symptoms of anxiety and depression increased when he went on Facebook and Twitter. He says social media has made him feel less accepted when Wade was looking to be included.He has no
Cam Tait: The wonderful gift of family
I sat there in silence, looking at Matthew's every new move and every new sound.
Tait: March of Dimes Canada’s Assistive Mobility Technology Initiative comes to Edmonton
The story shared by a guest speaker on a national rehabilitation conference in 1986 still resonates like it was five minutes ago.
Cam Tait: Here comes Olympics withdrawal
Come Monday morning, I could be going through withdrawal.I'll need some kind of help. Perhaps even professional help to get through this.And that makes me wonder if there are any programs out there specializing in Olympic Games withdrawal.Because on Monday morning when we flick our televisions on, the only thing we'll see from Rio Olympic Games wil
Golfing FORE a great cause
Garrett Diakow sipped his chocolate milk through a straw recently in the family room at the Edmonton Country Club and had a solid look of accomplishment.
BIS club gets a well-deserved toast
Since the mid-'70s the ACT Centre in Rundle Park has been a place where tremendous awareness for people with disabilities has been raised.
Stories
Cam Tait: True Awards go to those who fight mental illness
Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell followed a recent afternoon tight schedule and swiftly, but gracefully, made her way down the aisle of a third-floor room at Government House.
Tait: It's that time of year again
Graham Hicks says his wife and family never saw him after Labour Day when he was writing his legendary Hicks on Six column for the Edmonton Sun.That 's when Graham worked countless hours on the ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction - a project he poured his heart and soul into.Graham's now retired but writes one business column a week, and st
Tait: Oh no! Tait's 8 is back
It’s been a while since we’ve done this for a while. So bear with us as we try to peel the rust off as we present ... Tait’s Eight — eight interesting, cool and neat things going on.
Tait: Co-host of Rob and Audie on 96.3 Capital FM Audie Lynds signs off after 40 years in radio
On his first Friday night out of the radio business, Audie Lynds enjoyed a bowl of chili and was about to light a campfire somewhere near Rocky Mountain House.
Tait: It's more than just a ballpark. It's The Ballpark
On a warm, sunny evening there isn’t a better place to be in Edmonton during the summer than at the ballpark.
TAIT: Sharing the lessons taught to me by Herman Wierenga
When this column began its journey some 2 1/2 years ago, the purpose was to written about people in the Edmonton area doing extraordinary things. And, it still is.
TAIT: Saying thank you to our first responder heroes
They come to help us-- any time, day or night -- when we need them the most. They certainly don't see us at our best when we don't feel like saying much, if, in fact we can speak.
TAIT: Memories of Bobby Curtola
The last time Don Clarke saw Bobby Curtola was Friday night in west Edmonton.
Cam Tait: Jumping to make a difference
Ray Engelbertink knows all too well the importance of providing sports equipment to kids who can’t afford it.
Tait: Suicide, assisted or not affects us all
The news story earlier this week reminded Canadians that doctor-assisted suicide becomes law on June 6.
Getty made a commitment to Albertans with disabilities
Albertans from Jasper to Lloydminster, from Waterton to High Prairie and throughout Canada paused this past week to remember former Alberta premier Don Getty Feb. 26 at age 82.
Tait: Remembering the old freight elevator at Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton
The old freight elevator on the north side of Rexall Place is something I will remember.
TAIT: Hockey museum in the works
If you’ve ever seen Garry Meyer at work as an auctioneer, you see his eyes scoping the room looking for another bid.
Tait: Ben Babchsishin's film shows no matter how senior we get, dreams still can be chased and lived in Technicolour
When Ben Babchsishin turned 50 five years ago reality hit him smack dab in the head.
TAIT: Home stretch for the ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction
Since early May of this year, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. has been circled on my calendar.
Mark Pickup challenged policy to get a replacement power chair
Mark Pickup is a gifted writer who chooses words thoughtfully, methodically and philosophically. So it’s no big surprise to hear the phrase he used to describe his experience last week.
Tait: Happy birthday Bill Penny
The first time I heard Bill Penny’s voice was when he picked up the telephone in the pro shop of the Edmonton Country Club in 1984, the year after he moved to Edmonton.
TAIT: Not so fast
Tens of thousands of e-mails with press releases cross countless computer screens in Canada every year promoting and detailing awareness days, weeks and months of special interest groups.
Oilers' Dynasty Ends: Cam Tait remembers superfans
Meet Gerry Postman and Clancy Mullen: two childhood friends from Fort Saskatchewan and unquestionably two of the greatest Edmonton Oilers fans ever.
