The Trans Canada highway goes down 16th Ave. N.W., right past SAIT, residential areas, and numerous commercial business which is a less than ideal area for a major highway to run through. The development on either side of the Trans Canada means there is no room for expansion and semi-trucks are forced to drive right… Continue reading The Ringroad
Month: October 2004
Democratic Deficit
What do the owner of a driving school, a University of Calgary undergraduate student, a retired and outspoken town hall watchdog and an electrician have in common? They’re four of the seven unknown and underqualified candidates running against Mayor Dave Bronconnier in Calgary’s 2004 civic election. This lack of viable candidates running against Bronconnier has… Continue reading Democratic Deficit
Voting: A Citizens’ Guide
Voting in the upcoming municipal election will be easy as pie–or at least as easy as eating pie. To be eligible to vote you must be 18 and a resident of Calgary since Apr. 18, 2004. The next step is to find your voting station. The city has distributed brochures which outline the polling stations;… Continue reading Voting: A Citizens’ Guide
How does Calgary’s government work?
Calgary’s government operates in a system that is similar to the ones seen at the federal and provincial levels. However, under section 92(8) of the Canadian constitution, cities are deemed to be “wards” of the provincial government, which means that cities (like Calgary) can only do what the provincial government decides they can do.Calgary’s City… Continue reading How does Calgary’s government work?
Introduction
The upcoming municipal election provides Calgarians with their best chance to influence government. Civic government is closer to its constituents than either provincial or federal, and, in turn, has the most effect on our day-to-day lives. The city provides the vast majority of government services used by people and makes most of the laws and… Continue reading Introduction
Democraticlly King Cobb
It’s pretty well established most people think democracy as a good thing. But with the presidential and mayoral elections coming up and the hubbub surrounding them, enough is enough. And yet you can’t help but smile when hearing Kevin Lynn, bassist for King Cobb Steelie, describe their band, “It’s probably one of the more democratic… Continue reading Democraticlly King Cobb
Music Interview: The long lasting taste of KMFDM
How happy are Canadians to see one of the industrial powerhouses that have been around since the mid-80s? Every show that they have played in Canada so far has been sold out, and to no surprise, they have been absolutely wild. After a long seven-year hiatus, KMFDM made a stop in Calgary to fans that… Continue reading Music Interview: The long lasting taste of KMFDM
CONCERT REVIEW: Mono and Fly Pan Am bring the rock
Who thought Mono would be the best thing to come through Calgary since the whiskey trade in the first half of the century? Last Thursday, all of the post rockers at the Mono and Fly Pan Am show at Broken City would have gladly given up the ol’ firewater for the two bands. Possibly, and… Continue reading CONCERT REVIEW: Mono and Fly Pan Am bring the rock
FireBelly’s gut feeling
By Cayley Evans
In the last decade the cultural scene in Calgary has blossomed. The days of being “hicks” living in a “cowtown” with only the Stampede as the biggest “cultural” event of the year are long behind for Calgarians. We are now a cosmopolitan people in a city where large scale productions make stops and the home… Continue reading FireBelly’s gut feeling
DANCE REVIEW: Fairy Tales of Funk a funky evening
By Sameena Darr
Say goodbye to the calculated moves of lithe dancers that make pieces of beef jerky feel self conscious about their weight, and say hello to the freaky funk of Calgary! The Dancer’s Studio West stage was graced with dancers of all body types and abilities in the new show Fairy Tales of Funk…and Some Other… Continue reading DANCE REVIEW: Fairy Tales of Funk a funky evening