By Doug Horner
An oft-forgotten Northern land is now a source of contention for federal politicians. Geologists predict there are vast stores of fossil fuels beneath its seabed and this potentially resource-rich territory is under dispute. The Northwest Passage might also soon become a viable trade route between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Canada has established communities living… Continue reading Canada’s Northern frontier in a war of words
By Daniel Pagan
While the Canadian mission in Afghanistan might be on the backburner with the focus on the economy, Calgary-West candidates are busy debating the best plan of action. Last month Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Canada would withdraw the majority of its troops from Kandahar province in Afghanistan by 2011. Currently, over 2,500 Canadian Forces personnel… Continue reading Military spending versus reconstruction
By Ryan Pike
With the federal election less than a week away, candidates in the University of Calgary’s riding of Calgary-West acknowledged the importance of post-secondary education. All five candidates challenging incumbent Conservative MP Rob Anders note the key factors in making post-secondary education affordable are providing access to as many as possible while keeping costs down, although… Continue reading More money needed for post-secondary students
Often in Canadian politics, culture and arts takes a back seat to other issues. However, recent cuts to funding have caused a great deal of indignation in the Canadian arts community and has pushed the question of fiscal support of culture to the front of the debate this election. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has minimized… Continue reading Pack up the paints
By Daniel Pagan
What happens when a Dino is matched up against a Panda? The Panda gets mauled as evidenced by the University of Calgary Dinos 3-1 win over the University of Alberta Pandas at Foote Field on Sunday. It was their first victory over the Pandas since the 2003-04 season, giving the Dinos a 1-5 record. The… Continue reading First win feels good for field hockeyers
Hope springs eternal for all teams before the start of a new season and the Dinos were no exception heading into their season opening series against the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds Sept. 26-27. Despite the 10-1 rout on Saturday, head coach Scott Atkinson felt that his team’s 4-3 losing performance a day earlier could… Continue reading UBC netminder fools Dinos once, Dinos get last laugh
Na na na na. Na na na na. Hey hey hey. Goodbye. A boisterous crowd sung the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds off the field Saturday after the University of Calgary Dinos football team thumped them 24-11. The win earned them sixth place in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport top ten ranking– the highest they’ve placed… Continue reading Dinos deliver in biggest game to date
There is a remarkable difference in the playoff structures of Canadian and American university/college football. The American system is not a fair judge of the best team in the nation. In Canada, for a team to be crowned the Vanier Cup Champions, they must qualify for playoffs in their region, go through elimination rounds and… Continue reading Our football is better than your football
By Brad Halasz
The University of Calgary golf team had a swingin’ time in Red Deer last weekend claiming all four individual and team gold at the Alberta College Athletic Conference championships for a second year in a row. The victories mark the fifth championship in eight years for the man’s team. “It’s a good feeling,” said first-year… Continue reading Dinos golf teams repeat as ACAC champions in Red Deer
A Storm is coming in from Raymond, AB and plans to run amuck at the University of Calgary next football season. Dinos head coach Blake Nill announced Wednesday that all-star running back Storm Bartsoff from Raymond High School in Southern Alberta will play for the Dinos next year. Bartsoff will complement the all-star backfield of… Continue reading Nill lands new recruit