Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Loss of Federal Protections May Imperil Pacific Reefs, Scientists Warn: http://mru.ca/fe7 (New York Times – Jonathan A. Mee, Faculty)

Authors looking to connect with Islanders about paranormal experiences: http://mru.ca/fed0 (The Guardian – David Aveline, Faculty)

Alberta Politics with MRU Political Scientist Lori Williams: http://mru.ca/0d0c (CBC: The Homestretch – Lori Williams, Faculty)

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Variable speeds could reduce Deerfoot Trail gridlock, says U of C engineering student: http://mru.ca/a74 (Calgary Herald)

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Alberta legislature opens after wild weekend in provincial politics: http://mru.ca/e4e  (660 News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

New UCP leader Jason Kenney will seek legislature seat in Calgary by-election: http://mru.ca/710 (Global News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Kenney win of United Conservative Party leadership means clear choice for NDP: http://mru.ca/02e (CBC News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

CTV News Channel: ‘Kenney’s quite tenacious’: http://mru.ca/aa5f (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Alberta Party sees membership jump following UCP leadership election: http://mru.ca/e046 (Metro – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Alberta NDP to introduce cannabis legislation in fall sitting: http://mru.ca/d837 (Globe and Mail – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty)

Varcoe: Pot stores spark private-public rumble, but is there a middle ground? http://mru.ca/fc4 (Calgary Herald – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty)

Sean Holman: Catching up with BC’s Investigative Reporting Pioneer: http://mru.ca/3f7 (The Tyee – Sean Holman, Faculty)

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Indigenous youth gather at Edmonton university for milestone ‘Dreamcatcher’ conference: http://mru.ca/df4 (Global News)

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Small plane crashes west of Calgary, killing 2 men: http://mru.ca/debf (CBC News)

Two dead west of Calgary after plane crashes shortly after departing Springbank airport: http://mru.ca/8a4 (Calgary Herald)

Two killed in small plane crash west of Calgary: http://mru.ca/109a (Globe and Mail)

Varcoe: Pot stores spark private-public rumble, but is there a middle ground? http://mru.ca/fc4 (Calgary Herald)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Poll says Alberta most likely to embrace offensive Halloween costumes: http://mru.ca/684 (CTV News – Jessie Loyer, Faculty)

 Three-day vote underway to select leader of United Conservative Party of Alberta: http://mru.ca/2f6 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

UCP leadership vote underway: http://mru.ca/907  (660 News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

 Poll shows UCP with massive support over NDP: http://mru.ca/025a (Metro – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Universities need to prepare for marijuana legalization: http://mru.ca/c83 (Queen’s Journal – Steve Fitterer, VP)

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University of Alberta maintains strong research ranking: report: http://mru.ca/15b (Edmonton Journal)

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Gord Gillies: It’s time to step up and get an arena deal done in Calgary: http://mru.ca/d66 (News Talk 770)

How will Canadian universities handle legal marijuana?: http://mru.ca/35d5 (Maclean’s – Steve Fitterer, VP)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Immigration, Indigenous population boom: http://mru.ca/324 (CTV News at 6, Oct. 25, 14:39 – Anupam Das, Faculty, John Fischer, Staff)

 Doug Schweitzer’s ‘new blue’ campaign making final push before Alberta UCP leadership vote: http://mru.ca/dfe5 (Global News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Zina Kocher slides after one final Olympic appearance: http://mru.ca/974e (Red Deer Advocate – Zina Kocher, Student)

 Rohingya fleeing Myanmar: http://mru.ca/c93e (The Wea – Lori Williams, Faculty)

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Dalhousie drops disciplinary hearing over student’s Facebook post: http://mru.ca/b875 (Globe and Mail)

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How will Canadian universities handle legal marijuana?: (Maclean’s – Steve Fitterer, VP)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Jason Kenney making final push for Alberta UCP leadership: http://mru.ca/a6e4 (Global News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Brian Jean targets voters on fence in final days of UCP leadership bid, says political scientist: http://mru.ca/d2b9 (Edmonton Journal – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Style Q&A: Amanda Hamilton launches interior design services in Vancouver: http://mru.ca/0f89 (Vancouver Sun – Amanda Hamilton, Alumna)

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MacEwan University’s faculty association votes to remove limit on number of non-ongoing profs on board: http://mru.ca/cbb9 (Edmonton Examiner)

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McGill students need a Fall reading week to maintain mental health: http://mru.ca/c13 (The McGill Trubune)

Students Are Most Likely To Recommend These Canadian Universities: http://mru.ca/42d (Huffington Post)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Naheed Nenshi and new Calgary city council sworn in at City Hall: http://mru.ca/0f5 (CTV News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

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Calgary’s new city council now has to learn to work together: http://mru.ca/e44 (660 News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

New Calgary city councillors to be sworn in Monday: http://mru.ca/211e (Global News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Postmedia’s relationship with Mainstreet pollster on hold: http://mru.ca/54ca (Calgary Herald –  Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Mainstreet’s future with Postmedia uncertain after botched election poll: http://mru.ca/35f (Global News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

This Woman’s Work: http://mru.ca/a32 ( Canadian Art – Katie Ohe, former instructor)

Sunday afternoon Guitar Showcase will highlight MRU Conservatory’s greatest resource — its instructors: http://mru.ca/55a (The YYScene – Brad Mahon, Staff)

Exclusive: Canadian Sports Minister says Government cannot decide on Calgary 2026 bid until it sees the details: http://mru.ca/47e (Inside The Games – Kent Hehr, Alumni)

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Recognizing the next generation of Indigenous change makers in southern Alberta: http://mru.ca/ef86 (Metro)

 Students/Experts/Alum in the News

 U of C to follow in MRU’s footsteps with week-long fall reading break starting in 2018: http://mru.ca/d0d (The Gauntlet – Cordelia Snowdon, SAMRU)

Mainstreet responds to allegations it coordinated polls to influence Calgary mayoral race: http://mru.ca/08d (CBC News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

 Wisdom of the Ages: Will Ferguson on his new novel and life lessons: http://mru.ca/541 (EverythingZoomer.com – Will Ferguson, Alumni)

Sunshine Coast Arts Council awards ceremony and AGM set for Oct. 26: http://mru.ca/5316 (Coast Reporter – Simon Gidora, Student)

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University Rankings 2018: The price tag for students living at home: http://mru.ca/d321 (Maclean’s)

Calgary’s vacancy rates expected to jump again as ATCO moves its headquarters to the suburbs: http://mru.ca/9a3 (Financial Post)

Fish rescue near Fort Macleod brings cultures together: http://mru.ca/e91 (Macleod Gazette)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

 Naheed Nenshi faces ongoing dispute with Calgary Flames over new arena: http://mru.ca/ad0 (Globe and Mail – David Finch, Faculty)

The power of incumbency: Nenshi saved by his passionate base: http://mru.ca/eb00 (Globe and Mail – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Mainstreet admits ‘big polling failures’ after predicting Nenshi would lose Calgary election: http://mru.ca/258 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Calgary election 2017: Who won in your ward?: http://mru.ca/fdf (Global News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Coast arts awards announced: http://mru.ca/180 (The Local Weekly – Simon Gidora, Student)

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 What I wish I knew before I started university: http://mru.ca/1982 (Globe and Mail – Shifrah Gadamsetti, Student)

Naheed Nenshi turns focus to Calgary’s economic recovery after 2017 election win: http://mru.ca/1d5c (Global News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

City of Calgary to respond on criticisms of municipal election ballot shortages, long queues, slow results: http://mru.ca/f7b (CBC News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Nobody saw Nenshi coming in 2010; he proves doubters wrong once again: http://mru.ca/b12 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Mainstreet acknowledges ‘catastrophic failure’ in projections for Calgary mayoral race: http://mru.ca/30e7 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Calgary’s mayoralty race a precursor for next provincial election, says pollster: http://mru.ca/68f1 (Global News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Duane Bratt on election results: http://mru.ca/768 (CBC: The Calgary Eyeopener – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

‘Hope won over fear’: Tax revolt not strong enough to topple Nenshi or 10 other incumbents: http://mru.ca/f0b (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, Faculty)

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Paula Simons: U of A should do more to recruit us, say international students: http://mru.ca/c84 (Edmonton Journal)

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