2008/09 City Bantam AA Champions - CBHA Rangers

Michael Ewanchyna scored the winner in double overtime as the CBHA Bantam AA Rangers defeated the Bruins 1-0 at Harry Viney Arena Friday night.  Fans were treated to a real thriller, with plenty of end to end action and excellent goal-tending for both teams. Continue Reading

44 transit peace officers hired in 2008

Ridership is up and transit crimes are down significantly, according to Calgary Transit.  With the increase in population leading to greater use of the C-Train, one might expect crime to go up proportionately.  Continue Reading

Kevin Brookwell, CPS spokesperson

The federal government recently introduced new legislation to combat gang violence in Canada.  High-profile murders in the country’s major cities have prompted Stephen Harper’s Conservatives to toughen up some of the Criminal Code, especially when the crimes involve gangs. Continue Reading

Midget AAA Buffaloes celebrate goal against the Royals Thursday night

The CBHA major midget AAA Buffaloes lost 5-4 to the Calgary Royals Thursday before a packed house at the Stu Peppard Arena.  A slow start put the Buffaloes in the hole three-zip in the first period.  The Buffs roared back with two goals in each of the next two periods, but couldn’t pull ahead.  Head Coach James Poole said his team was dominant in the third period, which bodes well for the next game, 7:15 p.m. Saturday at the Acadia Recreation Centre. Continue Reading

Coming soon to your home

Expect to see a blue cart sitting on your doorstep sometime in April.  The blue cart may not be gift wrapped, but it will come with instructions.  And the biggest gift of all?  No more sorting and no more hauling recyleables to the bins. Continue Reading

Calgary Hays MLA Art Johnson

Calgary Hays MLA Art Johnson last week introduced a bill that will see the Alberta government provide much greater oversight of municipal spending.  If passed, the legislation would create the Office of the Municipal Auditor General.  The City of Calgary would be required to allow the new provincial auditor to review its books and its spending habits.

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce originally developed the concept.  “Our members rank prudent fiscal management, more effective spending and better priority setting by City Council as a top municipal priority,” says Geoff Pradella, Vice-President of Public & Government Affairs with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Continue Reading

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce first floated the idea of an Office of Municipal Auditor General last November.  Premier Stelmach picked up on it and praised the concept in a media interview in December.  Now, SE Calgary MLA Art Johnson has introduced a private member’s motion to the Alberta legislature to create such an office. Continue Reading

Dale Wallace

In this year’s Oscar ceremonies the winner of the Best Original Screenplay was Milk by Dustin Lance Black. The screenplay and movie chronicled the life of the first openly gay politician in the United States, Harvey Milk. Continue Reading

Nothing beats the winter blues like frolicking at the beach.  But if you and your family can’t get away to Hawaii any time soon, the next best thing is family pool night at the Southland Leisure Centre.   Continue Reading

Welcome to Markham’s Garage, a weekly feature section in which we travel to the garages of Calgary car enthusiasts and talk to them about their cars.   Continue Reading