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New ED at AIDS Calgary faces tough tasks
Power

New ED at AIDS Calgary faces tough tasks

Challenges include new geographic mandate and fundraising

March 23, 2010
Forums on HIV disclosure underway across Canada
Power

Forums on HIV disclosure underway across Canada

Groups hope to contain use of criminal law to prosecute poz peeps

February 28, 2010
Calgary professor launches book on the films of Derek Jarman
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Calgary professor launches book on the films of Derek Jarman

Angelic Conversations explores Jarman’s evolution as an artist

January 18, 2010
Camera Woman opens in Calgary on Dec 10
Arts

Camera Woman opens in Calgary on Dec 10

Historical revisionism at core of play about lesbian film director Dorothy Arzner

December 2, 2009
New festival director at Calgary’s queer film fest
Arts

New festival director at Calgary’s queer film fest

Jessica Dollard at the helm as Fairytales expands its mandate

November 4, 2009
Calgarians take first steps toward a community housing project for queers over 40
Power

Calgarians take first steps toward a community housing project for queers over 40

Organizer believes project could break ground within three to five years

October 6, 2009
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‘Rhino’ sighting in Southern Alberta
Arts

‘Rhino’ sighting in Southern Alberta

Rhino in the Room: Lethbridge’s new queer film fest

September 15, 2009
Thousands celebrate Calgary Pride
Culture

Thousands celebrate Calgary Pride

Check out our photo gallery from the parade

September 6, 2009
Calgary’s Fairytales Film Fest launches May 28
Arts

Calgary’s Fairytales Film Fest launches May 28

Two-spirit focus at this year’s queer film fest

May 27, 2009
Elton John teaming up with the Alberta Ballet
Arts

Elton John teaming up with the Alberta Ballet

Show will delve into his struggles with his sexual orientation and his triumphs

May 24, 2009
AIDS Calgary changes fundraising tactics
Power

AIDS Calgary changes fundraising tactics

High-profile party dropped as economy falters

May 4, 2009
Calgary Pride Week moves to September
Culture

Calgary Pride Week moves to September

Organizers hope long weekend will draw crowds

March 4, 2009
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A new party night in Calgary to help queers get through the week
Arts

A new party night in Calgary to help queers get through the week

Hump Wednesdays formed out of the need for more gay hangouts

January 27, 2009
The solidarity of many ones at Calgary group art show
Arts

The solidarity of many ones at Calgary group art show

Grassroots arts exhibition opens and closes Jan 11 at 11:11

January 8, 2009
Gay production of A Christmas Carol bucks holiday tradition
Arts

Gay production of A Christmas Carol bucks holiday tradition

Calgary Men’s Chorus premieres adaptation of Dickens’ classic

December 16, 2008
Alberta workshops address homophobic bullying, queer youth issues
Power

Alberta workshops address homophobic bullying, queer youth issues

Growing demand for the program in rural communities

December 8, 2008
Fairytales Film Fest opens office
Arts

Fairytales Film Fest opens office

Calgary’s queer cultural mainstay growing up

October 21, 2008
Lawn bowling, yes lawn bowling, attracts Calgary homos
Culture

Lawn bowling, yes lawn bowling, attracts Calgary homos

Queer league has saved club from declining participation

August 21, 2008
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