Author of the article: Calgary Herald
Publishing date: May 01, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 4 minute read • Mauritian scientist and climate change activist Shaama Sandooyea, 24, holds a placard reading Youth Strike For Climate, during an underwater protest at the Saya de Malha Bank to highlight the need to protect the world s largest seagrass meadow within the Mascarene plateau, Mauritius March 6, 2021. Photo by REUTERS/Christophe Van Der Perre
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Re: Alberta students want climate education added to curriculum, April 28
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I’m fine with our students learning more about the “climate” as long as it includes a balanced approach and includes alternate views that show that the green movement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and how politics plays a role. They could start by watching Bright Green Lies, Global Warning and Planet o
Author of the article: Michele Jarvie
Publishing date: Apr 28, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 2 minute read • Alberta Ballet company artists in Alice in Wonderland. This production is a favourite of patron Barbara Palmer, who just gifted $3 million to the ballet. Courtesy, Alberta Ballet. Photo by Ivan Karabobaliev /Calgary
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A longtime supporter has donated $3 million to the Alberta Ballet Foundation with hopes it spurs other arts lovers to give back to cultural institutions.
“Supporting the arts everywhere is important but, in Alberta, it’s critical because we are geographically separate. If we want to see great talent, we must provide for it here. We can’t just drive to Montreal or Vancouver for the night. And there is no substitute for a live performance,” said Barbara
Author of the article: Michele Jarvie
Publishing date: Dec 18, 2020 • December 18, 2020 • 3 minute read • Alberta Ballet dancer Seira Iwamoto in The Nutcracker. Photo by Paul McGrath jpg
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An annual Christmas tradition for both families and dancers, the curtain will not rise on Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker this year.
The province’s social distancing rules has shuttered all theatre events, with this particular ballet being one of the most notable for its absence after 29 years. This past Wednesday would have been opening night in Calgary.