It came as no surprise when the Olympic Oval couldn’t afford to keep its ice this year. With the economic downturn straining financial resources, it seemed Canada’s speedskaters would need another place to prepare for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. It’s estimated that $10,000 a day is necessary to operate the Oval and maintain the… Continue reading Olympic Oval in action for summer training
Month: July 2009
Working Alone
A new web-based check-in, check-out system is paving the way for a safer campus. The University of Calgary’s new system, Working Alone, is intended for use by students, faculty and staff who are on campus alone, particularly at night or outside of normal work hours, said Campus Security manager Ken Kress. “It gives some people… Continue reading Working Alone
Slurpee Cup rolls on without SU funding
In the absence of funding for a Slurpee Cup BBQ, Calgary Flames legend HÃ¥kan Loob — the namesake of the twelfth installment of the street hockey tournament — may, or may not, be dolling out Swedish meatballs to sweaty participants, said CJSW station manager Chad Saunders. The University of Calgary Students’ Union opted not to… Continue reading Slurpee Cup rolls on without SU funding
Alberta Greens off next election’s ballot
By Noah Miller
The Green Party of Alberta won’t be able to run in the next election, according to a press release from Elections Alberta. Alberta’s acting chief electoral officer cancelled the Green Party’s registration July 15 because audited financial statements for the 2008 calendar year had not been filed, as prescribed by the Election Finances and Contributions… Continue reading Alberta Greens off next election’s ballot
Library to open fall 2010
In the wide open caverns of the still-being-constructed Taylor Family Digital Library, Minister of Industry Tony Clement donned a hard hat to deliver a brief press conference to a cadre of similarly be-hatted journalists and others. The new, six-floor building, set to open in Fall 2010, will be a marked change from the current McKimmie… Continue reading Library to open fall 2010
U of C community contemplates impact of 200 job cuts
As the announcement that there will be 200 job cuts on the University of Calgary campus this fall sinks in, many are contemplating what it means for the university community. Shirley Maki, president of the university’s Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 52, said she’s not only worried about AUPE members losing their jobs, but… Continue reading U of C community contemplates impact of 200 job cuts
Elections Canada pushes online voting
By Daniel Pagan
If everything goes according to Elections Canada’s plans, voters will soon be able to cast their ballots online — even from the comfort of their own beds. With Parliament’s approval, the federal body is aiming to test online voting before 2013 in a byelection. Elections Canada released a report last June pushing for legal changes… Continue reading Elections Canada pushes online voting
Provincial shortcomings cut to the bone
Demonstrating an eye for investments worthy of the current economic climate, the provincial government has declined to increase the University of Calgary’s base operating budget this year. This decision, in tandem with the poor performance of the university’s endowment funds, has led to the loss of 200 positions at the U of C by fall.… Continue reading Provincial shortcomings cut to the bone
Big explosions and the dumbing-down of cinema
Anyone who’s ever been to Disneyland knows about Star Tours. Tours is a ride through the Star Wars universe, narrated by the plucky Paul Reubens-voiced droid Captain RX-24. Through a series of unfortunate events, the tour goes off the rails and eventually leads to the climactic battle at the Death Star. All the while, the… Continue reading Big explosions and the dumbing-down of cinema
MPSE an exhibition in delicious pop-folk
MPSE are a lot different than the stereotypical singer-songwriter. The group, who won the 2009 Calgary Folk Music Festival Best New Song competition, find themselves with an aggravating problem: they keep being asked who the brains behind the song is. Their music is full of atypical pop arrangements, including musical acc-ents like handclaps, trombone and… Continue reading MPSE an exhibition in delicious pop-folk