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Canadian ex-gay doc to play at NFB Cinema

Gay Calgarian’s film took three years to make

August 5, 2008
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Calgary artist scores big in Vegas

New Erotic Heritage Museum to showcase his work

July 29, 2008
Calgary artist carves out a niche
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Calgary artist carves out a niche

Lisa Brawn’s woodcuts generate buzz

July 13, 2008
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Calgary saddles up for 2008 Gay Rodeo

More than 4,000 faux urban cowboys and real cattle ranchers converged for the weekend event

June 29, 2008
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I Blame Robot: up-and-coming Calgary band could be Canada’s next big gay group

Emerging band hard to pigeonhole, but their tunes are certainly catchy

April 17, 2008
Canadian ex-gay doc to premiere Apr 12
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Canadian ex-gay doc to premiere Apr 12

Gay Calgarian’s film took three years to make

April 7, 2008
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Edmonton event to mark historic Supreme Court ruling
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Edmonton event to mark historic Supreme Court ruling

Vriend case a milestone for gay rights in Alberta

April 2, 2008
Calgary’s Western Cup turns 26
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Calgary’s Western Cup turns 26

Gay sporting event gets a boost post-OutGames

March 17, 2008
Pages from Mark Hamilton’s Songbook
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Pages from Mark Hamilton’s Songbook

An interview with Calgary singer/songwriter

March 2, 2008
Alberta election candidates try to win over Calgary gays
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Alberta election candidates try to win over Calgary gays

Will a former Liberal riding swing left once again with the help of the queer vote?

February 24, 2008
Albertans raise thousands to send kids to gay camp
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Albertans raise thousands to send kids to gay camp

When province refused funds, community rallied

February 7, 2008
Calgary Outlink introspective about crisis
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Calgary Outlink introspective about crisis

Strapped group had to let go of executive director

January 17, 2008
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With ‘confidence and autonomy’
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With ‘confidence and autonomy’

Calgary hosts the first continental OutGames

April 10, 2007
Welcome to gay summer camp
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Welcome to gay summer camp

Camp Fyrefly turns three

July 18, 2006
Calgary’s Western Cup a growing success
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Calgary’s Western Cup a growing success

City will host Outgames in 2007

April 25, 2006
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Tapping the rural mentality

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Ever try bronc riding?

Alberta gay rodeo offers a wild western time

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