By Amy Badry
Doug Horner is currently the MLA for Spruce-Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert. He was the minister of advanced education and technology from 2006 to 2011. In that post he led the creation of Campus Alberta — a program with the goal of eliminating duplication services and integrating programs in post-secondary institutions. His website states that one success of… Continue reading Progressive conservative Leadership Candidate Profiles: Doug Horner
The Canadian Constitution Foundation takes no position on the issue of abortion, but we do take a position in support of the right of all Canadians– including university students– to express their opinions freely. Members of Campus Pro-Life at the University of Calgary have the legal right to peacefully express their views on campus, free… Continue reading Letter: An open letter to advanced education and technology minister Doug Horner
By Riley Hill
The union representing support staff at the University of Calgary has started protesting changes to their pension plans made by the Alberta government. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) represents most non-academic and non-administrative staff on campus, including caretakers, IT specialists and trade workers. Under proposed changes by Alberta finance minister Doug Horner, staff… Continue reading Provincial government looks at cutting support staff pensions
By Ricky Hon
Gary Mar is one step closer towards making history by becoming the first person of Chinese descent and therefore, a non-caucasian, to occupy the office of premier in Alberta. Mar captured 40.8 per cent of the vote this past Saturday at the Alberta pc leadership election with Alison Redford (18.7 per cent) and Doug Horner… Continue reading Mar? Principles before history
By Noah Miller
Weeks of anxiety were finally relieved April 7 when Alberta Advanced Education and Technology minister Doug Horner announced the province’s acceptance, and rejection, of various tuition market modifier proposals from Alberta’s post-secondary institution. Eighteen of 24 proposals from Bow Valley College, Olds College and the Universities of Alberta, Calgary and Lethbridge were rejected. Proposed hikes… Continue reading Province responds to tuition proposals
Students that got an unwelcome surprise two weeks ago when they heard the Alberta Government would be allowing post-secondary institutions to raise tuition are being told their fears may be unfounded. Advanced Education and Technology minister Doug Horner said reports of huge tuition increases across the board are the furthest thing from his ministry’s mind… Continue reading Tuition hike to protect cap: minister
Schools are facing record deficits across the province and, with the government unable to bail them out due to its own cash shortfall, post-secondaries are looking at any option available, and those options now apparently include raising tuition. Earlier this week Alberta minister of advanced education and technology Doug Horner announced that his government would… Continue reading Editorial: Surprise! Tuition turmoil! Again!
The University of Calgary Students’ Union hosted an open debate around the state of Quality, Affordability and the Future of Post-Secondary Education in Alberta on Wednesday. And while the forum touched on a variety of topics, for most students, the main issue was tuition. Last week Advanced Education and Technology minister Doug Horner made public… Continue reading The value of an education: recession edition
Another week, another new Alberta university. Less than a month after Mount Royal added “university” to their name, Grant MacEwan has joined the club, bringing the total number of universities in the province to six. Last week, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology Doug Horner signed the Order-in-Council allowing the 38-year-old college to change its… Continue reading Edmonton college wins university crown
By Doug Horner
We revered our grade four teacher. He was an ex-prison guard with a serene and sturdy character. He easily commanded the respect of a room full of 10-year olds. There were, however, a few days when his no nonsense demeanor evaporated and strange overheads provoked our classroom into uncomfortable silences. This awkwardness was always preceded… Continue reading The fantastic folly of Bill 44