Month: August 2007

By Katy Anderson

A former University of Calgary Dino defied both odds and pain to take the gold at this year’s Pan-American games. Jessica Zelinka won her gold medal for the heptathlon at the Pan American games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after running 400 of 800 metres on a torn tendon Wed., Jul. 25. The heptathlon is… Continue reading You gotta push through that shit

By Cam Cotton-O’Brien

The United Nations’ already suspect reputation is receiving further damage as peacekeepers are once again being accused of sexual misconduct. A number of Moroccan peacekeepers were suspended Sat., Jul. 22 pending an investigation into allegations of sexual offences. The soldiers, stationed in the Ivory Coast, have been accused of having sex with a plethora of… Continue reading Peacekeeping forces need watchdog

By Jon Roe

One comment taken out of proportion can cause a chain of misunderstanding and result in quite a ruckus, especially when the parties involved get caught up in the momentum of the miscommunication. The Alberta government found itself in a curious mess this week after a quote about the future of the cap on wind power… Continue reading Editorial: NDP, Herald blowing hot wind

By Ryan Pike

The 1990s saw a brief resurgence in the popularity of the big band style of music. For the first time since the 1930s, people throughout the land were swing dancing en masse to music by bands like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the Brian Seltzer Orchestra and the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Most groups eventually moved on,… Continue reading Zippers are perennial favourites

By Ryan Pike

Back in the days of yore, whatever career the father had was the career his sons were destined for. Blacksmiths raised blacksmiths, carpenters raised carpenters and chimney sweeps raised chimney sweeps. In recent years, though, the trend has reversed. Many youngsters have rejected the ways of their parents, prompting many rebellious lads and lasses to… Continue reading Music is a family affair for the Sadies

By Ryan Pike

By Amanda Hu

The breakthrough performer of the 2007 Calgary Folk Music Festival was likely Final Fantasy, better known to his friends as Owen Pallett. Armed with his violin and looping pedals, Pallett performed to large crowds three times over three days. In between, the 2006 Polaris Prize winner found the time to sit down with the Gauntlet… Continue reading Owen Pallett’s sweet fantasy

By Garth Paulson

The Cape May have been an institution in the Calgary music scene for years now. Their moody, poetic lyrics and understated musicianship have provided the band with a devoted and constantly growing fan base. Still, the band was exposed to a largely new audience and a different atmosphere than they’re used last weekend at the… Continue reading Local band the Cape May showcased at Folk Fest

By Ryan Pike

Since the advent of Top 40 radio, the term “one-hit wonder” has been bandied about. The term refers to the seemingly neverending stream of bands that produce one popular song then disappear from the face of the Earth. Chumbawumba bucks this trend. The Leeds-based group became exceptionally popular in 1997 when their single, “Tubthumping,” soared… Continue reading Tubthumping folk singer invasion