By Kim Nursall
Last week the voters of Calgary-Glenmore took to the polls in their riding’s by-election. In what some would call an upset, Paul Hinman of the Wildrose Alliance — a right-wing party — claimed 37 per cent of the vote to win the riding. The result is not so much what concerns me, but rather the… Continue reading The political branding of Alberta
Facebook statuses were furiously updated and angry tweets were Twittered about Kanye West’s outburst last Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards. A small percentage of those people actually watched the award show as the incident took place. The rest probably learned about it through their friends and followers updates, then conveniently looked it up… Continue reading I’m really happy for ya, and I’m gonna letcha finish…
The long-standing feud between Greenpeace and various governing bodies can be traced through a considerable history of finger pointing and nose thumbing. Greenpeace has been challenging government environmental policies for decades. Alberta — with it’s less-than-environmentally-friendly oil industry — has been a popular focus for the organization. The most recent example of Greenpeace’s displeasure with… Continue reading Rejecting dialogue
There are certain things that, regardless of their results in practice, should be condemned in theory. A discussion of the Dalai Lama should treat both the theory and the practice, as it is a combination of what he stands for in principle, as well as the specifics of his leadership that together deserve criticism. That… Continue reading Whoa, Dalai! Problems with the Lama
Earlier this week, the amount of outgoing University of Calgary President Harvey Weingarten’s retirement pension was revealed by the Calgary Herald to be $4.75 million. On one hand, university presidents make considerably less than the Chief Executive Officers of most large corporations; compared to, say, TD Canada Trust CEO Ed Clark, Weingarten’s nearly $450,000 per… Continue reading Editorial: Harvey’s cash-laden cup runneth over
What would motivate an individual to trade the stability of practicing law for the uncertainty of producing independent Canadian film? For Geo Takach, it was a passion for independent film and a desire to contribute to the Canadian arts community by seeking out Alberta’s culture. Takach’s aim has been to provoke discussion about how Albertans… Continue reading Exploring Albertan identity
Loose Moose Theater has been entertaining Calgary since its formation in 1977. As well as hitting the local scene, the group has travelled across Canada and around the world, gaining renown for innovation and excellence in improvisational comedy. Loose Moose will raise the bar in their unique genre even further when they host a 30-hour… Continue reading 30 hours of non-stop sleep-deprived fun
By Richard Lam
Nick Cave is infatuated with Avril Lavigne’s vagina. That specific celebrity body part, along with Kylie Minogue’s hot pants, are recurring images in Bunny Munroe’s broken mind in the prolific musician’s second novel, The Death of Bunny Munro. Bunny is a sex-obsessed travelling salesman, neglecting his family and spending his days on the road dealing… Continue reading Nick Cave’s second novel a fractured tale
By Andrew Swan
Eight years ago Canadians were invited to follow the lives and antics of three endearing Nova Scotians trying to make it big through unconventional means. In many ways, the fascinating trio of Ricky (Robb Wells), Julian (John Paul Tremblay) and Bubbles (Mike Smith) succeeded in their schemes, but more often than not their plans fell… Continue reading Grab a beer with the Trailer Park Boys
By Jon Roe
Kids these days don’t know what the jazz is all about. Luckily there’s the Monday Night Jazz Series at the University of Calgary’s University Theatre to help them learn. In its sixth season, the Monday Night Jazz Series has brought internationally acclaimed artists and fantastic local acts to the campus once a month. “Jazz is… Continue reading U of C music series teaches kids what this jazz thing is all about