This report is a weekday roundup of news about MRU, faculty experts, students and alumni, and other topics of interest.

MRU in the news

A candid look at the heyday of professional wrestling – Bret Hart, alumnus, honorary degree recipient. Story from Associated Press ran in Sunday, July 15 New York Times print edition.

Students/experts/alum in the news

Who earns minimum wage in Alberta? About 100,000 more people than there used to be: https://mru.ca/7560 (CBC News – Jorden Dye, student)

United Conservative Party faces difficult weekend: https://mru.ca/bdd (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Duane Bratt, faculty)

UCP nominee drama a sign of larger candidate-vetting problem in politics: MRU prof: https://mru.ca/fa3f (Star Metro Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Todd Beasley defends anti-Muslim Facebook posts after removal from Brooks-Medicine Hat UCP nomination: https://mru.ca/5112 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Pilot dies as ‘amateur built’ helicopter crashes southeast of Calgary: https://mru.ca/655 (CBC News – Jason Arthur, staff)\

This week in Canadian politics:  https://mru.ca/319 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

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PCs to order remaining striking York U education staff back to work: https://mru.ca/1a21 (Toronto Star)

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Donald School of Business renews downtown lease: https://mru.ca/b528 (Red Deer Advocate)

Students/experts/alum in the news

How to ‘detox’ after the 10-day party of Calgary Stampede: https://mru.ca/efd (Global News – Ria Meronek, staff)

Two linked to police shooting already faced charges connected with rural crime sprees: https://mru.ca/a96 (Calgary Sun/Calgary Herald – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Alberta byelections show United Conservatives kept support of separate parties before merger: https://mru.ca/cba (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘I am my own person,’ says new UCP byelection winner on working for Donald Trump campaign: https://mru.ca/5d09 (Star Metro Edmonton – Duane Bratt, faculty)

On-Air Team Announced for CityNews Calgary, Launching Sept. 3: https://mru.ca/ee88 (Canadian Insider – Kendra Fowler, alumna)

Also worth noting

Corbella: The U of C’s next president should be Jack Mintz: https://mru.ca/5d72 (Calgary Herald)

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MRU in the news

Committee scours files of recent sex offence cases cleared by Calgary Police Service: https://mru.ca/b334 (CTV News – Sexual Violence Response and Awareness)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Name change coming for Calgary Stampede’s Indian Village: https://mru.ca/4e19 (Global News – John Fischer, Iniskim Centre)

Calgary MLA Prab Gill accused of ballot-snatching in UCP vote controversy: https://mru.ca/bd11 (Star Metro Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of C President Elizabeth Cannon receives honorary degree from SAIT: https://mru.ca/6ce9 (UCalgary News)

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MRU in the news

Pro wrestlers discuss price for life on road in documentary: https://mru.ca/372a (Washington Post, Miami Herald, Associated Press – Bret Hart, alumnus, honorary degree recipient)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Working from home sounds laid back — but it can be bad for your health: https://mru.ca/b243 (Global News – Melanie Peacock, faculty)

Shane Zbrodoff: Managing Director, Pilot Project International: https://mru.ca/b72 (International Airport Review – Shane Zbrodoff, alumnus)

Also worth noting

University dorm room stabbing victim sues UBC for negligence: https://mru.ca/e77e (CBC News)

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MRU in the News

Jonathan Richman announces fall tour ++ listen to his new single: https://mru.ca/471 (Brooklyn Vegan – Bella Concert Hall)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

B.C. gangs ‘unique’ compared to those in other provinces: https://mru.ca/a804 (Globe and mail – Cathy Prowse, Faculty)

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Lethbridge College recognized for research work: https://mru.ca/adf (Lethbridge Herald)

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Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Showdown brewing for Calgary Centre seat: https://mru.ca/e799 (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

The Future is Bright: https://mru.ca/10d (The SHRM Blog – Melanie Peacock, Faculty, MRU Human Resources students)

Also worth noting:

Univeristy of Regina opening residences aimed at LGBTQ+ students: https://mru.ca/7db (Global News)

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MRU in the News

Alberta cannabis production courses proving potently popular: https://mru.ca/e47 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Brad Mahon, Faculty)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

‘He’s a strong member of the team’: Trudeau backs Hehr as tough political battle looms: https://mru.ca/1b8e (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Trudeau overlooks groping controversy during Stampede visit: https://mru.ca/81f9 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

Former PM Stephen Harper visits the White House: https://mru.ca/6074 (CTV News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Province laying groundwork to reform Police Act: https://mru.ca/527 (Star Metro Calgary – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty)

Also worth noting:

Questions left unanswered after local food vendor’s contract at U of A unexpectedly cancelled: https://mru.ca/3fa7 (Global News)

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MRU in the News

NHL’s first Punjabi broadcaster talks childhood dreams, the Bonino call – and if the Oilers can get back on track: https://mru.ca/b73b (The Star Edmonton – Harnarayan Singh, alumnus)

Safewalk: Lack of late night security options troubling in Calgary’s downtown: https://mru.ca/26d3 (The Calgary Journal – Judy Jones, staff)

Solving the mystery of Point Woronzof’s name: https://mru.ca/ba29 (Anchorage Daily News – Robin Fisher, faculty)

Discover the science behind the Calgary Stampede: https://mru.ca/6bc7 (MRU News – Raphael Slawinski, faculty)

Also worth noting:

Student leader and rodeo ambassador: https://mru.ca/a3af (MRU News – Shayla Breen, student)

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Students/Experts/Alum in the News

New poll suggests Notley seen as political leader most responsible for pushing Trans Mountain pipeline ahead: https://mru.ca/6d6b (CBC Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Trans Mountain Expansion construction ‘necessary but not sufficient’ condition for Notley re-election: https://mru.ca/6c42 (EnergiNews – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Reforming the Police Act in Alberta: https://mru.ca/c062 (770 CHQR – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

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