By A.M. Badry
The easiest way to apply is online. Paper applications are available, but they tend to take longer to be processed. Otherwise, you should find out within days if you’re eligible for a loan and how much you’ll receive. Here is a step-by-step guide to applying. 1. Go to alis.gov.ab.ca. On the top bar, click on… Continue reading How to apply for loans
By Amy Badry
Rob Solinger grew up in Calgary-Varsity and graduated from the University of Calgary with a business degree. Solinger has worked in oil and gas for 20 years. He worked for Truax Resources, Outlook Energy, Defiant Resources and Ironhorse Oil & Gas. Solinger’s website says his experience raising his five children and volunteering with many youth-related… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Rob Solinger
By Amy Badry
Kennedy-Glans is a Calgary lawyer and businesswoman. Her work has taken her to over 35 different countries. She was also the first female vice-president of Nexen Inc. Kennedy-Glans wants to see a more nuanced dialogue on the development of Canada’s oil sands in order to ensure sustainable development, one that provides for global energy needs… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Donna Kennedy-Glans
By Amy Badry
Bruce Payne has worked as a carpenter, has held leadership roles with various industry associations and has a reputation as a labour negotiator. With experience in both the public and private sectors, Payne has been involved with organizations such as the Calgary Board of Education, the City of Calgary, the Stampede Board, ATCO, PCL and… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Bruce Payne
By Amy Badry
Jackie Seidel is the NDP candidate in Calgary-Varsity. She had been a teacher for 21 years. Currently she serves as the director of field curriculum and is an assistant professor in the faculty of education at the University of Calgary. “I really, really care about the issues that affect students and young adults. Post-secondary students’… Continue reading Varsity MLA Candidate Jackie Seidel
By Amy Badry
On Thursday Feb. 16 an altercation between five individual took place outside of the University of Calgary student pub The Den. At approximately 1:00 a.m. police responded to a call from U of C campus security. First-year student Eli Eidesvik was treated by EMS and transported to hospital where he is in stable condition. The… Continue reading Thursden incident sends student to hospital
By Amy Badry
If you registered to vote before August 19 you can vote by phone, online or in person. If you registred to vote between August 19th and September 6th, you can only vote in person. In person voting will happen on September 10th. The polling station will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and… Continue reading Liberal Leadership Candidate Profiles: How to Vote
By Amy Badry
Safewalk, a University of Calgary volunteer service in operation since 1995, will be cutting its number of volunteers. There are currently 70 student volunteers that walk students across campus to ensure university staff, students and faculty feel safe and secure. That number will drop to 26 by next fall. Each Safewalk team consists of one… Continue reading Safewalk to cut down on volunteers
By Amy Badry
Unlike their Edmonton counterparts, Calgarians will not have to dig into their pocket for late-night taxi surcharges. The Calgary Cab Drivers’ Association proposed a $3 surcharge for late-night riders in a letter to the city in early December. If this proposal passed, taxi passengers would have faced an additional charge during peak hours– approximately between… Continue reading Cab increase a no-go in Calgary
By Amy Badry
The University of Calgary will soon boast a new centre promoting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and queer community on campus. The new Qmunity opens on Nov. 3, providing a safe space and resources for the GLBTQ community and their allies on campus. The Qmunity centre’s mission is three fold, according to program coordinator Kris… Continue reading Qmunity centre opens next month