Students at the University of Calgary have scored a victory when it comes to having a federal polling station on campus. The poll in the dining centre located near the residence buildings, will be open for regular electoral hours Oct. 14. Unfortunately, it’s only for residence students. Students who live in the Calgary-West riding will… Continue reading Polling on campus a bittersweet victory
Tag: Federal Election 2008
Student apathy on the rise
By Caeli Hann
It is a common stereotype that when young people hear the word “government” their eardrums automatically turn the conversation to mute while their eyelids slowly grow heavy. Apathy is a common symptom shared by many young Canadians today and is becoming widespread. In the 2004 Canadian General Election, only 61 per cent of eligible voters… Continue reading Student apathy on the rise
Calgary’s ridings in brief
By Ryan Pike
Calgary-Nose-Hill Four candidates will compete for a Parliamentary seat in Calgary-Nose-Hill, the riding tied for the fewest contenders in the city. Long-time Conservative Member of Parliament and current Small Business and Tourism Secretary of State Diane Ablonsky returns to vie for a sixth term. Ablonsky garnered 68 per cent of the vote back in 2006.… Continue reading Calgary’s ridings in brief
The 40th Federal Election Drinking Game
By Ryan Pike
Canadian federal politics are boring. You know it. We know it. But you have to find out who won, right? Well, the people that brought you the Sarah Palin-to-English Translator, Russian Federal “Election” Bingo and Where in the World is Walter Mondale? are back with a way to make enduring TV coverage of the federal… Continue reading The 40th Federal Election Drinking Game
Dion unveils platform to Calgarians
By Ryan Pike
Campaigning for the federal election kicked into high gear Monday as federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion stopped in Calgary to speak. Hours after Dion’s party unveiled their full platform, entitled “Richer, Fairer, Greener: An Action Plan for the 21st Century,” Dion introduced the Liberal candidates in southern Alberta and took aim at his rivals during… Continue reading Dion unveils platform to Calgarians