Calgary Roller Derby’s Rookie Rumble
The Calgary Roller Derby Association’s rookie team (in pink) took on the St. Albert team (in purple) at the Triwood Arena on Aug. 18. Though the rookies put up a good fight, St. Albert...
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Former SAMRU president pleads guilty to bank robbery
The former president of the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University plead guilty to charges of bank robbery in court Aug. 1, Bryan Weismiller reported for the Calgary Herald. Meghan Melnyk spoke to...
Calgary Folk Fest 2012
Our arts editor captured some of the best performances at this year’s Calgary Folk Fest. Photos: Nathan Ross
No room to groove at this year’s Folk Fest
Nathan Ross Staff Writer There was a moment on Thursday at the Calgary Folk Fest when bassist Paul Collins of Beirut took centre stage with a request for the audience. After quickly paraphrasing...
Centennial Stampede reaches new records
Turnout at all-time high for 100th anniversary Holly Triebwasser Staff Writer Attendance for the Calgary Stampede soared this year – along with the temperatures – as the number of visitors reached record-breaking...
Calgary Stampede 2012: Carnival
2012 marks the 100th birthday of the Calgary Stampede, and the grounds (and rides!) were packed with party-goers. Photos: Holly Triebwasser
Sledding for the first time
A Sled Island survival guide for beginners Samara Hawkins Staff Writer Way back in 2007, a little festival began in Calgary. Six years later, Sled Island has grown to host 200 bands...
Alberta announces ‘externship’ for grads to get work experience abroad
Just graduated and can’t decide between an internship and travelling abroad? An “externship” might be the perfect solution. The Alberta government has announced a new initiative starting this fall in which they will...
Caribbean oasis in Calgary
Calgary’s annual Carifest wrapped up on June 9 with a festival and parade featuring costumed dancers to honour Caribbean and African cultures.
Getting the call right
Commercials the real reason for video replay Alex Kubinski Contributor Tired of watching sofa commercials? More are on the way. Starting next season all touchdowns and turnovers will be reviewed and...
