East Village plan should be reworked, says critics
by Tom Babin

Talisman sale good news for Sudan, says activists
by Tom Babin

U of C students brace for fight against differential tuition
by Tom Babin

CPO Fund-raising
by SEE Staff

VIEWPOINT

Bad habits die hard
Car insurance woes a warning to health reformers
by Hamish MacAulay

CITY

Ralph love-in overlooks his failures
Alberta’s homeless population grows steadily during Premier Klein’s reign
by Gordon Laird

WEB WATCH

Personal page stands out from the crowd
by Courtney Thompson

TECHNOLOGY

Data mines history
Web site connects Canadians to their roots
by Tom Babin

BOOKS

Paradise on the edge of the city
Outdoor writer and photograpber team up to produce book celebrating Cross Conservation Area
by John Geary

Perfect politician
An entertaining if not critical view of Klein
book review: King Ralph: The Political Life and Success of Ralph Klein by Don Martin
reviewed by Ian Doig

Bookends
A different sort of book festival
by Harry Vandervlist

FOOD

Bonterra keeps it simple with hearty fare
by Miles Pittman

OUT & ABOUT

Parents, get those kids off their butts
More fun and encouragement is required to promote active lifestyles
by Mark Sproxton

GOOD LISTENER

Lest we forget the battles and songs
The power of Remembrance Day on volunteer spirit and RAF memories
by Ian Doig

TELEVISION

Flesh upon fur, mingling tongues dancing…
Calgarian’s chain-smoking puppet bends the rules
by Christopher Basset

COMEDY - COVER STORY

Calgary is a funny place to work
More people and more stages boost popularity of stand-up comedians
by Mark Sproxton

MUSIC

Heavy metal mania rises once more
Public favour is fickle, but monsters of rock neither gone nor forgotten
by Christine Leonard

The Zen of Blue Rodeo
Canadian country rock icons exhibit no pride, no guilt, no hate, no envy
by Lachlan MacKintosh

Feeling good and groovy
Soul man Remy Shand enjoys simple pleasures
by Lenore Hume

So what did you really think of my album?
After the moppett stops talking, the score is one for Sara and zero for McEwen
by Mary-Lynn McEwen

A completely circular subversion
As she reflects on the last decade, Veda Hille continues to embrace eccentricity
by Shereen Tuomi

Quiet time on the road
Zubot and Dawson flesh out their sound subtly
by Mary-Lynn McEwen

BEAT BOUTIQUE

Mothership Connection
George Clinton calls funk house to order
by Rob Faust

STREET SOUNDS

Idol hands play the devil’s loud music
by Aubrey McInnis

RECORD REVIEWS

Sigur Ros open to interpretation
CD reviews:
Sigur Ros’ ()
reviewed by Mark Hamilton
Saint Etienne’s Finisterre
reviewed by Timothy Heck
Elvis Costello and the Imposters’ Cruel Smile
reviewed by Gary Mentanko
Mick Turner’s Moth
reviewed by Jason Lewis
Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.’s Electric Heavyland
reviewed by Christine Leonard
Ryan Adams’ Demolition
reviewed by Mary-Lynn McEwen
Peter Gabriel’s Up
reviewed by Timothy Heck

THEATRE

Trap doors and bat caves
Corpse! incorporates a thousand and one set tricks
by Jeff Goffin

Broadening minds
Tarra Lois-Riley puts a female perspective onstage with Wit
by Anne-Marie Bruzga

Martini at home with fish out of water
The Replacement is a funny, touching look at social awkwardness
by Jeff Goffin

Sean Anderson is Mr. Morpheus
Director emphasizes design more than performance in Noises Off
by Brad E. Simkulet

FILM

Painfully brilliant
It’s worth sitting through Frida for moments of genius
by Brad E. Simkulet

VIDEO VULTURE

Death and the Vulture
by John Tebbutt