Three frosh students sit by the shade of the prairie chicken to enjoy a hamburger lunch. The President’s Barbeque was one of the many activities happening this week. More than 4,000 students participated in orientation week. Campus tours, a Campus Carnival, and a Night on the Students’ Union were other events taking place. This year’s… Continue reading Epic O-Week continues until Friday
Month: September 2011
Evolving Food Culture in YYC
Getting lunch from the side of a truck? “It’s a fun way to get Calgarians out,” said fourth-year nursing student Kimberly Durham. The Food Truck Pilot Project launched on August 11th, catering gourmet fare to hungry crowds on Stephen Avenue. The Facebook event claimed bragging rights as “the first-ever food truck festival in the city”… Continue reading Evolving Food Culture in YYC
Canadian protest course offered this fall
This fall, history professor Paul Stortz will offer a course that focuses on understanding how activism and protest occupies our daily living. History 493.47 will examine contemporary activism and protest in Canada, while also taking a historical perspective. “We look at the whole idea of activism and protest. We try to understand how these movements… Continue reading Canadian protest course offered this fall
Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: How to Vote
By Amy Badry
If you registered to vote before August 19 you can vote by phone, online or in person. If you registred to vote between August 19th and September 6th, you can only vote in person. In person voting will happen on September 10th. The polling station will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and… Continue reading Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: How to Vote
Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Bill Harvey
By Amy Badry
Bill Harvey was the elected Liberal candidate in Calgary-East in 2004 and 2008. Harvey is a financial advisor and currently the branch manager for the Investment Planning Counsel. “Returning to responsible government” is his slogan. “The word ‘Liberal’ does not have to be a dirty word,” says his website. “We have lost our way and… Continue reading Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Bill Harvey
Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Bruce Payne
By Amy Badry
Bruce Payne, a construction worker by trade, has not had much experience in provincial politics. He was nominated as the Liberal candidate in Calgary-Varsity. Payne is also a pastor. His website boasts he was “key in founding and building a number of churches in southern Alberta.” “I think that one of the big issues is… Continue reading Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Bruce Payne
Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Laurie Blakeman
By Amy Badry
Laurie Blakeman has been an MLA for Edmonton-Centre since 1997. She has a strong presence in the Alberta Liberal Party, serving as the official opposition house leader.When asked what she thinks is the number one issue facing young Albertans, Blakeman said “I think the two words that pick it up are opportunity and quality of… Continue reading Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Laurie Blakeman
Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Hugh MacDonald
By Amy Badry
Hugh MacDonald has been an MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar for 14 years. He is active on many government committees, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and Public Safety and Services. In his first term MacDonald took on the role of opposition critic for labour and continues his critique of the Tory government, now the… Continue reading Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Hugh MacDonald
Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Raj Sherman
By Amy Badry
Raj Sherman has been the MLA for Edmonton-Meadowlark for the past 13 years. Formerly a Tory MLA and a parliamentary assistant to the minister of health and wellness, he was kicked out of the Progressive Conservative caucus after writing an email that condemned the Progressive Conservative government and Alberta Health Services for their decisions on… Continue reading Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Raj Sherman
Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: Introduction
By Amy Badry
The Liberal leadership race is nearing its end. Only one of the five candidates vying for the liberal party’s top position will succeed. The Gauntlet talked to each candidate and asked the following:”What do you think is the number one issue facing young Albertans?”