Archive for August, 2009

Green up Your Garden

Now is the best time to plant a tree in your yard. All around the city of Calgary, garden centres are selling off their inventory at discounts of anywhere from 20-50% off. Get some friends, a barbeque, and beverages and spend an afternoon planting a tree. Trisha from Greengate Garden Centres priced out the cost [...]

August 18, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: News  Comments Closed

Elizabeth May on a Principled Approach to Copyright

Elizabeth May co-wrote a straight.com article giving credit where credit is due on our government’s current approach to copyright reform. The fact that these consultations are being held is a small victory for those wishing to move forward on copyright reform. One of the most leveled criticisms of Ottawa’s earlier attempt at a copyright bill, [...]

August 14, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Policy  Comments Closed

Green Party at Marda Gras

The most common question we’re asked this morning? “Aren’t you guys dead?” We’re tabling for the morning shift here at Marda Gras (on 33rd Ave SW in Marda Loop), and it is indeed a fine day to be outside. The “dead” party we are being asked about is the provincial green party. Natalie Odd is [...]

August 9, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Events  Comments Closed