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Alberta

Gay man among five people killed in Calgary mass murder
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Gay man among five people killed in Calgary mass murder

Lawrence Hong was so cheerful and ‘so dedicated’: Fairy Tales director

By Douglas Boyce
Calgary: Gay men allege police are targeting them for using park for hookups
Power

Calgary: Gay men allege police are targeting them for using park for hookups

Police deny they are singling out any particular group of people

By Natasha Barsotti
Edmonton
Travel

Edmonton

Alberta’s hip, active city has a strong pioneering spirit

By Rob Salerno
Calgary
Travel

Calgary

Cowboys, mountains — and Pride celebrations Aug 23–Sept 2

By Rob Salerno
Jasper, Alberta
Travel

Jasper, Alberta

Bears, betrothals and pure Alberta beef in the Canadian Rockies

By Keph Senett
Redistribution may reduce Conservative advantage
Power

Redistribution may reduce Conservative advantage

More ridings will be added to urban centres

By Rob Salerno
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An Alberta Wildrose candidate on gays: ‘You will suffer the rest of eternity in hell’
Politics

An Alberta Wildrose candidate on gays: ‘You will suffer the rest of eternity in hell’

By Andrea Houston
Calgary’s Club Sapien to close
Culture

Calgary’s Club Sapien to close

Dance club renowned for supporting community

By Greg Beneteau
Living out in southern Alberta
Power

Living out in southern Alberta

Queer students make Lethbridge a safe space on the prairies

By Katie Toth
Harperland: Where ‘sexual assault’ is okay but ‘fucking’ is bad
Alberta

Harperland: Where ‘sexual assault’ is okay but ‘fucking’ is bad

By Rob Salerno
Surprising places where mayors ARE marching in Pride
Alberta

Surprising places where mayors ARE marching in Pride

By Rob Salerno
Fred Phelps’ son gets new job: promoting atheism and battling homophobia
Power

Fred Phelps’ son gets new job: promoting atheism and battling homophobia

Son of ‘God Hates Fags’ preacher likes Lady Gaga and wants more gay bars in Calgary

By Neil McKinnon
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Elaine McCoy is one of four holding back a Conservative majority in the Senate
Power

Elaine McCoy is one of four holding back a Conservative majority in the Senate

McCoy speaks out against Tories’ tough-on-crime agenda and drug policies

By Dale Smith
Calgary’s queer film fest branching out with new program
Arts

Calgary’s queer film fest branching out with new program

Reels on Wheels brings film & discussion to churches, youth groups

By Jenn Ruddy
Edmonton queers get involved in the Olympics
Culture

Edmonton queers get involved in the Olympics

Community activists, artists and athletes gear up for the Games

By Ted Kerr
Artist Paul Wong puts a gay spin on macho cowboys
Arts

Artist Paul Wong puts a gay spin on macho cowboys

Catch his 2 Hot 2 Handle exhibit at Calgary’s Glenbow Museum

By Jenn Ruddy
Alberta civil liberties group revived
Power

Alberta civil liberties group revived

ACLA was an intervener in Vriend vs Alberta

By Jenn Ruddy
Van Alstine aims for seat on Edmonton city council
Power

Van Alstine aims for seat on Edmonton city council

Queer activist runs on a progressive platform

By Ted Kerr
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