Month: February 2008

By Jordyn Marcellus

The Albertan economy, like your car, is run on oil. Since the beginning of Alberta’s long love affair with the substance, from the great oil strike with Leduc No. 1 oil well to the current mining operations in Fort McMurray, the engine of the Alberta economy has been lubricated with the black sticky stuff. Many… Continue reading Oil’s well that ends well…

By Todd Andre

Everyone from political pundits to apathetic punks sat at the Rosza Centre to discuss the biggest one-day battle for presidential candidacy in United States history Tue., Feb. 6. The University of Calgary’s Institute for United States Policy Research assembled panelists from student media and faculty to discuss the issues surrounding “Super Tuesday,” a day in… Continue reading Getting your vote on: U.S. edition

By Jonathan Davies

With the provincial election just around the corner, Albertan political parties are in full campaigning mode, constantly outdoing each other and touting the best and brightest of futures under their rule. Integral to the campaign platform are election promises and they come on hard and fast. But what are they really worth and how does… Continue reading Parties promise product for position

By Andrew Barbero

Gauntlet: What policy decisions have been forwarded this time around to help put the Liberals out in front of the Conservatives? Kevin Taft: We’re actually the first party with a comprehensive platform out there. It covers everything from affordable housing issues to environmental issues, with a particular focus on post-secondary education. One of our fundamental… Continue reading Taft argues why it could be time

By Andrew Barbero

Paul Hinman navigated what few political figures can; the merging of two parties. For an MLA and leader of the recently fused Wildrose and Alberta Alliance parties–now known as the Wildrose Alliance Party–the move was easily achieved. “We said ‘united, we’re stronger; divided we’re weak, we’ll fail’,” said Hinman from the campaign trail. “So we… Continue reading Strengthening the right

By Chris Pedersen

Federal Conservative Minister of Industry Jim Prentice spoke to students, lawyers and the public at the University of Calgary Fri., Feb. 8. He focused on recent activities in government concerning greenhouse gas emissions. “[Greenhouse gas emissions] are the most important issue of our time,” said Prentice. Prentice spoke about his background and his experiences as… Continue reading MP Prentice gets his talk on at the university

By Joshua Goard-Baker

Those on the streets are increasingly finding themselves unable to pay for the rising costs of life in Canada’s wealthiest province. With the coffers overflowing, the time for change seems at hand, with a major reinvestment of Alberta’s fortunes into the lives of its impoverished residents and an aversion of what the Alberta Liberals, New… Continue reading Party plans to fight housing costs

By Cam Cotton-O’Brien

Though not quite as effective as a carefully lobbed Molotov, students will have the chance to exercise their political dissidence and affect the quality of their education. Perhaps the most important issue facing students when Alberta hits the polls Mon., Mar. 3 is financial accessibility of education. The cost of living and tuition are only… Continue reading Prioritizing post-secondary education

By Christian Louden

The Students’ Union wrapped up a week of election forums with a showdown between three presidential candidates, Fri., Feb. 9. Two SU rookies–Andrew Gilchrist and Joel Skaley–contended with veteran Dalmy Baez for the top job in the organization, armed with ideas for change in the organization.“I’d like to make university more affordable for students in… Continue reading SU Presidential Forum