Backlash to Kenney “Labour Day” tweet
UCP leader uses MRU photo in tweet without permission By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor Jason Kenney posted four photos on Sept. 3 for Labour Day. Two of the photos caused backlash because he used them...
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Photo gallery: Calgary Pride Parade
Calgarians gathered downtown to celebrate The Calgary Pride Parade and the LGBTQ+ community. Thousands took place in the most colourful event of the year on Sunday September 2 at 11 a.m. The parade ran down 6th Avenue...
Hottest day, poor air quality for Calgary’s summer
Smoky air across Canada from fires in B.C. By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor MRU community members living in Calgary may already be aware, but for those returning to the city, you missed out on a...
David Docherty to become president of Brandon University
MRU begins the search for a new president by May By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor Mount Royal University president, David Docherty, will be moving on to become Brandon University president effective May 1, 2019. A...
MRU taking steps to further recognize the LGBTQ+ community
By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor On Aug. 28, MRU students, faculty and community members gathered for an unveiling of Calgary’s first permanent pride crosswalk between the EA building and the Riddell Library and Learning Centre....
Calgary Stampede: Indian Village renamed
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor After 106 years, the name of Calgary Stampede’s Indian Village is set to change. The decision to change the name to Elbow River Camp was led by the teepee...
Handheld concussion sensor being developed at the University of Calgary
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Researchers in the engineering and medical schools at the University of Calgary are developing a portable sensor that will indicate whether an individual is concussed. Similar to a glucose...
India through a lens
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor India is a vibrant, colourful country with culture around every bend. I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to visit and photograph the people, scenery, animals and architecture...
Former Camp fYrefly Edmonton members launch summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth in Alberta with social justice focus
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor After the University of Alberta announced that Camp fYrefly would be closing, former members of fYrefly’s Youth Action Committee (YAC) launched an alternative camp called Queer Scouts YEG. The...
A&W Canada to eliminate plastic straws by end of year
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor A&W Canada recently announced it’s aim to be first North American restaurant chain to eliminate plastic straws by the end of the year. The company is doing so...
