By Benn Edwards
Anton Edward John Lein- weber was born to Loni and Vern on May 29, 1987 in Kimberley, British Columbia. Raised on a steady diet of Kootenay powder and Purcell stone, he developed an insatiable appetite for life in the high country. He knew exactly what he wanted– to be in the mountains surrounded by close… Continue reading Avid climber and student remembered
SU byelection announced On Thursday, the Students’ Union announced the candidates for the upcoming SU byelection. Voting will take place from Oct. 21-23. Students can vote online through their myUofC accounts or at a polling station. Four positions were acclaimed. Teresa Green, Daniel Pagan, Carrie Liu and Melissa Tannahill will be the faculty representatives for… Continue reading News for the unnewsed
The University of Calgary’s faculty of nursing is off to a promising start this month after receiving a $1.1 million donation from the Brenda Strafford Foundation for a centre of excellence in gerontological nursing. The five-year plan to construct the centre aims to enhance the lives of seniors in long-term care facilities while encouraging nursing… Continue reading Nursing receives grant to focus on senior care
Even the University of Calgary cannot escape the global economic recession. The last financial projection saw a $16.8 million decrease in their working capital funds which totals $405 million and funds the operating budget for the entire university. “There is no direct connection between this year’s budget and the uncertainty in the markets,” explained vice-president… Continue reading University suffers losses due to market downfall
University of Calgary students will have another thing to smile about next year. With the addition of dental services to the Students’ Union Wellness Centre, undergraduate students will be able to get free preventative dental hygiene and oral care right on campus by spring 2009.“It’s part of the broader mission of creating a place where… Continue reading Dental delights for Calgary students
By Doug Horner
John Ralston Saul is a Canadian intellectual, a prolific author and essayist and very active in many cultural and political organizations around the world. He was recently in Calgary and gave a lecture at the Vertigo Theatre on his new book A Fair Country, Telling Truths About Canada.During his speech, Saul struck emotional chords with… Continue reading Canada’s mysterious identity explained
Cystic fibrosis patients are receiving better antibiotic treatments for chronic lung infections thanks to University of Calgary researchers. The department of microbiology and infectious diseases team, led by graduate student Chris Sibley, is the first to investigate how an often overlooked group of bacteria– the streptococcus milleri group– worsens bacterial growth in the lungs of… Continue reading Cystic fibrosis patients breathing easy
Another federal election is over and not much has changed for Canadians. The Conservative party won another minority government with 142 seats Tuesday night. The Liberals lost 20 seats overall while the Conservatives gained 16 and the New Democrats five. Harper’s call for support pulled through after he announced that he expected a minority government,… Continue reading Election proceeds as expected, not much changes for students
By Jon Roe
Elections Canada declared that ads paid for by a University of Calgary research account and ran by an anti-Kyoto group during the 2006 election campaign were not third party advertising and therefore violated no laws. The Friends of Science, a Calgary-based organization that questions the science behind the Kyoto protocol and argues that the sun… Continue reading Anti-Kyoto group in the clear
By Brad Halasz
Men’s hockey splits series The University of Calgary men’s hockey team split their home-and-home series against the University of Alberta Golden Bears last weekend.The Dinos never bounced back from two goals scored in the first five minutes of the teams’ first meeting of the season, losing 6-1.Looking to avenge the lopsided score, the Dinos unleashed… Continue reading Sport shorts: Dino Cup this weekend, Stanley Cup mishap