The Big Ring
A fun thing I like to do at an event is make balloon rings for the ladies. This is a good way to give the lady’s husband/boyfriend/escort a chance to have some fun. I will make the big balloon ring (I use 646 airship balloons for a spectacular effect) and say to the lady ‘hey I can’t give this ring to you as my wife will get the wrong idea’ and have the guy present the ring to his gal. This often creates a fun interaction between the couple, often the guy drops to one knee
CTV Two - Alberta Primetime Interview - Who Does That Job?
Shawna Randolph interviewed me about my career choice and a cherry tree install for the Noodle Bar by Nomiya restaurant. Posted October 11, 2016 Click image to go to video
Christmas Trees Can Be Balloons Too
I I am continually looking for new ways to share balloons with the world. Last Christmas I created a special balloon Christmas tree for a retirement lodge, which sat in their front lobby to welcome guests and residents. I even added strings of LED lights for a more realistic effect. I found it fascinating to watch people’s reactions to seeing an ‘every day’ object be recreated in balloons. Many people walked by the tree, then did a double-take to come back to examine it i
CBC News Edmonton Article – Glen the Balloon Guy makes something 'out of pretty much nothing'
CBC News Edmonton Article – “Glen the Balloon Guy Makes Something 'Out Of Pretty Much Nothing' “ Click the image to read the article
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not - HOW GLEN THE BALLOON GUY IS ADVANCING BALLOON ART
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not – “How Glen The Balloon Guy Is Advancing Balloon Art”
Posted August 10, 2016 Click the image to be take to the article
Caters News Agency - Incredible balloon tailor hopes giving up the day job won’t blow up in his face
Caters News Agency –“ Incredible Balloon Tailor Hopes Giving Up The Day Job Won’t Blow Up In His Face”
Posted July 2016. Click image to go to article
BFM89.9 Malaysia Radio Station Podcast
BFM89.9 Malaysia Radio Station Podcast – “Glen The Balloon Guy”
Posted December 16, 2016. Click the link to listen to the podcast.
Edmonton Metro - Former Edmonton IT guy becomes “the balloon guy”
Edmonton Metro - Former Edmonton IT guy becomes “The Balloon Guy”
Posted August 28, 2016. Click image to read article.
Edmonton Journal - Balloon rhino installed in Edmonton airport hotel lobby to raise awareness over f
Edmonton Journal – “Balloon Rhino Installed in Edmonton Airport Hotel Lobby To Raise Awareness Over Fears Of Animal's Extinction”
Posted August 25, 2016. Click image to read article.
The Jam Room Podcast, Episode 44 – How Green is Glen Lavalley’s Ogre?
The Jam Room Podcast, “Episode 44 – How Green is Glen Lavalley’s Ogre?”
Posted July 16, 2016. Click image to listen to podcast.
