Stats Can Survey says…: we’re in financial difficulty

By Mary Chan

Students take out larger student loans and have more trouble paying them back, says a Statistics Canada study released last Friday. The survey examined federal Canada Student Loans in the 1990/91 and 1995/96 loan years. It found one in Þve students had repayment difficulties (i.e., received temporary assistance or defaulted) in their Þrst year out… Continue reading Stats Can Survey says…: we’re in financial difficulty

It’s still survival of the fittest in this work-a-day world.

By Michael Leung

News Item: James Burns, 34, of Alamo, Michigan, was killed while repairing what police described as a "farm-type truck." Burns had a friend drive the truck on a highway while Burns hung underneath so that he could ascertain the source of a troubling noise. Burns’ clothes caught on something, however, and the other man found… Continue reading It’s still survival of the fittest in this work-a-day world.

Calgary host a real golf tournament

By Kevin Rothbauer

Few Calgarians outside the proper circles seemed to know or care, but last weekend our city played host to an important international sporting event, with representatives from a dozen countries.From July 26­Aug. 1, the Du Maurier Classic-one of four major tournaments on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour-was played out at Priddis Greens Golf Course,… Continue reading Calgary host a real golf tournament