By Sean Willett, October 4 2016
After four years of uncertainty, federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced in September that Parks Canada’s Rocky Mountain hot springs will not be privatized. This decision is a step in the right direction for … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, October 4 2016 —
This October, Calgary welcomes an extremely unique monthly artistic event. At Naked Girls Reading, female-identifying people take the stage to indulge audiences in readings of poetry, erotica, monologues and diary entries — naked.… Read the rest
Last week, the University of Calgary bussed students to the Alberta legislature to take part in a PSA video for the provincial “I Believe You” campaign.
Now in its second year, “I Believe You” is an initiative introduced by the … Read the rest
By Tina Shaygan, September 27 2016 —
The debate of a minimum wage hike to $15 per hour in Alberta has sparked strong reactions and student organizations have been asked to take a policy stance on the issue.
There is … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, September 27 2016 —
If you hail from Saskatchewan like me, moving to Calgary may be a bit of a culture shock. Here’s a list of helpful tips to help you cope with the change in topography.… Read the rest
By Jason Herring, September 20 2016 —
The City of Calgary stopped fluoridating water in 2011. Ten city councilors voted to stop the process, which involves a controlled addition of fluoride to public drinking water in order to reduce levels … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, September 13 2016 —
The Alberta economy is spitting out noxious smoke, and this means the prospect of employment following the completion of your degree is murky.
Good economy or not, getting a job after graduation isn’t … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, September 6 2016 —
As Calgary’s annual Pride Week wraps up in a flurry of rainbows, the city has already launched another marquee celebration of identity. The annual Calgary Straight Pride Parade kicked off literally the exact … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, August 12 2016 —
In his first official visit to Alberta, United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon spoke to hundreds of students at the University of Calgary August 12.
Formally titled, “A call to youth: the UN … Read the rest
By Ayesha Chugh, August 2 2016 —
Although fans may have felt they were chasing shelter this weekend, thousands attended this year’s Chasing Summer at the Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds. Music festivals have a culture of their own — … Read the rest
