Archive for: ‘April 27, 2010’

Litterbugs reminded of hefty fines

April 27, 2010 Posted by Reviews

City officials are reminding Calgarians that getting caught littering can cost as much as ,000.

Inter-species swan romance near Calgary

April 27, 2010 Posted by Reviews

Birds of a different feather are getting together on a lake outside of Calgary Strip Clubs. The pairing of two species of swans – one a trumpeter, the other a mute – at Cochrane Lake west of the city is a rare occurrence, experts say.

City to consider lower rents for arts groups

April 27, 2010 Posted by Reviews

Artists who work out of a space in southeast Calgary Strip Clubs will get a break on their recently doubled rent if a motion presented at city hall passes.

Knife-related homicides rise: StatsCan

April 27, 2010 Posted by Reviews

The number of homicides committed with knives has risen in Canada and equals the number committed with guns for the first time since 1974, Statistics Canada says.

Syncrude lawyer to call for dismissal of charges

April 27, 2010 Posted by Reviews

The lawyer for Syncrude said he will ask that all charges of failing to protect migratory birds from a toxic tailings pond be dismissed when its trial resumes Tuesday.