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Calgary comedian, drag performer Karla Marx explores ‘silly, wild, unusual’ side of trans life in new album

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On Karla Marx’s sophomore album, Fruity, the comedian revisits an awkward rite of passage that many of a certain age went through in the Canadian education system. Read More

Preview: No nerves for actor portraying prominent Tom Hanks character in The Da Vinci Code

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Dan Brown’s 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code has sold more than 80 million copies and been translated into 44 languages. The 2006 film version, starring Tom Hanks as symbologist Robert Langdon, grossed $760 million and spawned two sequels. Read More

Chorney-Booth: Time for Tea! Where to find proper afternoon tea services in Calgary

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No single meal embodies “quality time with your mom” more than afternoon tea. Traditional tea service, with its tiered trays, crustless finger sandwiches, and multi-layered desserts, can seem a bit fussy, but tea seems to be having a bit of a moment these days. Maybe it’s our collective search for small luxuries in an unpredictable…

Parker: Kristin Van Ginkel opens door to new career in Calgary as watercolour artist

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Kristin Van Ginkel has launched her third career, as a professional watercolour painter. Read More

Nelson: Will Carney hold or fold playing Alberta poker?

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Get ready to play separation poker. And sitting this game out isn’t an option. Not with Alberta as the ultimate prize. Read More

Opinion: When free speech becomes a weapon

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Freedom in general, and freedom of speech in particular, is deeply embedded in American identity. In the age of social media, which enables the mass dissemination of false information, freedom of speech is also being dangerously weaponized by the far right. Read More

Martin: Recent sex case cautionary tale for teachers

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“Unseemly, distasteful, ill-advised, perhaps even immoral.” Read More

White smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a new pope on second day of voting

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the second day of their conclave. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers, priests made the sign of the cross…

Calgary Hitmen trade Carson Wetsch, acquire Ben MacBeath in WHL draft day shakeup

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