By Francesca Schoettler, July 25 2023—
Over the past decade, raccoon sightings have become more frequent in various sectors of Calgary. Raccoons are adaptable creatures — they reproduce quickly and operate discreetly, which may pose challenges as their population grows. … Read the rest
By Calum Robertson, March 22 2019 —
The University of Calgary is a place that promotes harmony, with the many staff and students fostering spaces for all. Occasionally, someone may say or do something that causes damage, a crack in … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, September 4 2017 —
Nights at the U of C may have few students, but they are still filled with life. Rabbits graze in the twilight, ears raised in a state of constant alertness. A pair of … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, February 23, 2016 —
A deadly disease is killing off salamanders across Europe as scientists scramble to halt the spread of this highly contagious fungus. While this disease has yet to reach Canada, our government should take … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, January 12, 2016 —
Earlier this year, Alberta’s new NDP government announced that Castle, a large area of land in southwestern Alberta near Pincher Creek, would be protected under Alberta’s parks and wildlands system. Environmentalists were thrilled … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, September 25 2014 —
A local squirrel who found an entire slice of pizza made it onto the 2013-14 faculty of science dean’s list, an honour meant to recognize students with exceptional academic standing. The squirrel was … Read the rest
