Downtown
In Calgary appearance, Trudeau offers empathy but no plans for action
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told Albertans that the province’s economy is facing a crisis that “cannot continue.” [ READ MORE ]
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Downtown
Calgary’s recovery limited by joblessness, high downtown vacancy
Three years after the start of a devastating recession, Calgary’s economy is growing, but is being held back by high unemployment and downtown vacancy rates. [ READ MORE ]
Campus
John Ware renovations on track to finish by spring
Construction on the John Ware building, which has been under way throughout the 2018-18 school year, is on time and should be done by this spring, a SAIT spokesman says. [ READ MORE ]
Campus
SAIT’s concrete toboggan team ready to go downhill fast
SAIT will be competing in the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race in Waterloo, Ontario. Each school must build a toboggan in which the running surface is made completely of concrete. [ READ MORE ]
Entertainment
Maker Faire: The greatest show and tell on earth
People devoted and driven by their passions come together at Maker Faire Calgary in Spruce Meadows to showcase their artwork, products of engineering, stitch-work, robotics and more. [ READ MORE ]
Community
University District the new ‘it’ place in northwest Calgary
The University District is being built on West University Campus land and was given to the U of C from the Alberta government in 1995. It is planned to be complete in 15-20 years in a eco-friendly manner. [ READ MORE ]
Calgary region
Escape rooms booming in Calgary
The escape room industry in Calgary has been expanding rapidly this year as an innovative way to entertain large groups. [ READ MORE ]
Campus
Purity’s motto: If the band works, so will the music
Purity, a Calgary based band, makes it big by having what it takes to stay together. [ READ MORE ]
Campus
SAIT students nearing graduation say they are hopeful about job prospects
A three-per cent drop in employment is expected in Alberta next year. However, SAIT students are confident they can find a job once they graduate even when the recession is an obstacle. [ READ MORE ]
Campus
Students walk, and scheme, to dodge pricey campus parking
Calgary students use alternatives to expensive campus parking when commuting to school in order to save money. [ READ MORE ]