Den closure doesnt dampen success of Slurpee Cup tourney by Maureen McNamee
Calgary compassion centre lobbying for safe cannabis supply by Maureen McNamee
Community Notes by Maureen McNamee
RANT & RAVE
Racism remains strong in Calgary by FFWD Reader
LETTER
Article perpetuates myth that capitalism hurts environment by FFWD Reader
VIEWPOINT
Sports fans turning into rabid extremists International agitators wants drunken sports fans to demonstrate along with them by Hamish MacAulay
TECHNOLOGY
Streaming media flows into the future Integrated technology changing the way people use and view the Internet by Heather Clitheroe
WEB WATCH
Amateur film site showcases a wealth of talent and fresh ideas by Courtney Thompson
COVER STORY
At home on top of the world Pearl Lukes journey to become a writer reaches new heights with Burning Ground by Peter Oliva
BOOKS
Odd and usual happenings Skin by Ronnie Bowman and This All Happened by Michael Winter reviewed by Lachlan MacKintosh
Bookends Mordecai Richler is Distinguised guest by Maureen McNamee
FOOD
Cheese whizzes Grand Prix, genetics and the magic of grass by Beth Weisberg
BOOZE
Blowing the cork on a common wine flaw by Geoff Last
TRAVEL
The desert knight Salvation Mountain a monument of faith by Leonard C. Alan & Dana Wilson
MUSIC
Trying to please a lion with a veggie buffet Kittie storm onto the hardcore music scene with a vengeance by Aubrey McInnis
The best at being young, loud and snotty Osker ruffle a few feathers and kick a few asses with melodic punk by Mary-Lynn McEwen
Streetsounds A Stepping Stone for Calgarys Howard Stern? by Aubrey McInnis
Beat Boutique Toot Sweet in the Boutique by Rob Faust
CD REVIEWS
Various Artists Talkin Inside the Heat and Gilles Petersons Worldwide reviewed by Rob Faust Zuckerbabys Platinum Again reviewed by Mary-Lynn McEwen Jess Kleins Draw Them Near reviewed by Mike Bell 5440s Casual Viewin reviewed by Mary-Lynn McEwen Victoria Williams Water to Drink reviewed by Mary-Lynn McEwen
THEATRE
Many voices inside one man Larry Smith finds five characters worth keeping by Lori Montgomery
Redefining the Odd Couple by Jeff Goffin
ON STAGE
Taking a bow at the Bettys ATPs artistic ability outperforms financial problems by Lori Montgomery
TELEVISION
The Man Show puts boobs back in the tube by Julie Pithers
FILM
The delightful dementia of John Waters Filmmaker hangs on to his outrageousness as he surfaces above ground by Cynthia Amsden
Cecil B. Demented revels in its own insanity Film targets m mainstream cinema in a return to glory for director John Waters by Jaime Frederick
New festival features hip flicks for a fin Showcase of local indie films brims with entertainment value by Richard Zywotkiewicz
Clever Croupier a sure bet A refreshing spin through the world of gambling by C. Ian Hutchins
VIDEO
Klaus Kinskis slow descent into madness onscreen by Jaime Frederick
Video Vulture How to make a really evil impression by John Tebbutt