By Phil Vorvis
The April 10, 2000 edition of the Alberta Report criticized the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation for approving "gay-straight alliances" in junior and senior high schools, citing that they are nothing more than "propaganda and indoctrination machines." A GSA is an organization that operates just like any other school club. Specifically, GSAs provide a place where… Continue reading Schools should welcome tolerance
This weekend’s Canadian Alliance Party leadership election will not only provide voters with a better idea of who stands to give the Liberal party their most aggressive competition in the next federal election, but will make a powerful statement regarding what the Canadian public truly values in a leader.What makes this leadership race most interesting… Continue reading Alliance race reveals Canuck character
There was a time when the term "genocide" struck awe and sincere disgust in people, when politicians were not afraid to say it, when people swore they would do everything to not let it happen again. I believe that this time has past.In 1994, the Holocaust memorial museum opened in Washington D.C. In a speech,… Continue reading Death defined along ethnic lines
Scouting entered a new phase when Rover Troop 129 met for the Þrst time on Sunday, June 18. The gay and lesbian troop cut new ground in an organization that is still coming to grips with the changing lives of men, women and children throughout the world.Scouts employ three simple principles: "Duty to God, Duty… Continue reading Scouts get new perspective
By Natalie Sit
Grant MacEwan dies at 97 University of Calgary students may wonder about the connection between MacEwan Hall and the former Lieutenant-Governor who died Thursday, June 15. The student centre was named after Grant MacEwan, honouring his contribution to the university. MacEwan was an adjunct professor and taught a Western Canada history course. He often did… Continue reading News Briefs
By Phil Vorvis
Major-General Lewis Mackenzie (retired) convocated on Thursday with an honourary Doctor of Laws from the University of Calgary. Mackenzie was a career officer with the Canadian Forces who is recognized internationally for leading peacekeeping missions in the Balkans. The following is an excerpt from his conversation with Gauntlet reporter Phil Vorvis while on foot to… Continue reading In conversation with the Major-General
By Rob South
The privatization of health care in Alberta affects women more negatively than it affects men. This is the finding of a recent report by the Prairie Women’s Health Centre of Excellence released at the University of Calgary on Tuesday. "Because of the roles that they play in our society, women will experience more of the… Continue reading Gender equality in health care?
The federal New Democratic Party warns of a crisis looming in the student loan process, but Students’ Union Vice-president External Duncan Wojtaszek says the crisis will be found in increasing student debts instead. On Monday, NDP Member of Parliament and Critic for Post-Secondary Education Libby Davies criticized the Human Resources and Development Department for not… Continue reading Student loan access questioned
By Rob South
Canadian Alliance supporters in Calgary West can expect another exciting race after this weekend’s national leadership convention is over. After spending seven years as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for the provincial riding of Calgary Currie, Jocelyn Burgener has decided to challenge incumbent MP Rob Anders for the riding’s CA nomination. "I had always… Continue reading Burgener challenges Anders
By Todd Jackson
Sunday, 1 p.m.: Good, but not great. I had a more pensive direction in mind for this album–you know, a subtle judgment of millennial Canada. Tragic but not as tragic as Day for Night almost the poetic stance of Phantom Power but more mature. Tuesday, 9 p.m.: Hold it, guitars arguing–yeah, yeah. Grind, grind! Work,… Continue reading Tragically Hip — Music @ Work