Gambling on independence
Tsuu T’ina Nation sees benefits to casino, developments — but some residents have doubts
by Amy Steele

Group says province scrimping on mental health
by Amy Steele

Pesticide-free party (and other news notes)
by Amy Steele

LETTER

Green City
by FFWD Reader

Sage not fading
by FFWD Reader

Prof got it wrong
by FFWD Reader

VIEWPOINT

Saddam’s trail courts a legal quagmire
by David Bright

WEB WATCH

Online therapy for the disgruntled employee
by Courtney Thompson

GOOD LISTENER

Minority contort
The Listener on Québécois circus performers and remedial math for lesbians
by Ian Doig

BOOKS

Sensual fantasist
Marie Jakober’s fantasy fiction challenges the genre’s macho reputation
by FFWD Staff

BOOKENDS

Profiling Vivian Hansen
Poet, publisher and ace volunteer discusses her literary loves
by Jason Hammond

NIGHTLIFE

Skits and skins with the Suicide Girls
by Ian Doig

Pearl, a Suicide Girl in profile
by Ian Doig

A night on the wing
Favourite ‘80s appetizer is still flying high at Calgary’s eateries
by Beth Weisberg

Nightlife stain removal guide
by Julia Williams

Good excuse for a walk
This kind of progressive beer dinner is guilt-free
by Ton Tse

The Top 10 worst drinks
by Julia Williams

Lip-locker’s lane
A short guide to primo summer make-out spots
by Mary-Lynn McEwen

Paintball as a night sport
What’s more fun after sundaown than hurling projectiles at your brother?
by Rick Overwater

Seeking a solution to bouncer violence
Industry insider say there should be more rules and training for club doormen
by Alisen Charlten

Staying energized
A health guide for aging hipsters to get the most from Calgary’s nightlife
by Lenore Hume

You’re getting warmer
These fireside games can burn you in more ways than one
by Mark Sproxton

10 great ways to enjoy a summer night
by FFWD Staff

Nocturnal transmissions
Amid the infomercial wasteland, late-night television coughs up the occasional gem
by Stephen W. Smith

MUSIC

A century later
Frank Slide tribute combines community and history
by Mary-Lynn McEwen

Jampede, not Stampede
by Wes LaFortune

Can’t stop the boys of summer
Only Britney Spears will slow The Ataris’ world domination
by Tonya Zelinsky

Rocking against Bush
If Sum 41 tell you we’re in trouble, we’re screwed
by Keith Carman

Jazz training pays off
Jarin Dean makes his musical contribution
by Mary-Lynn McEwen

RECORD REVIEWS

The Tragically Hip continue their evolution
CD Reviews:
The Tragically Hip’s In Between Evolution
reviewed by Jason Lewis
The Magnetic Fields’ i
reviewed by Mark Hamilton
The Pettit Project’s CheeROCKracy
reviewed by Jason Lewis
The Secret Machines’ Now Here Is Nowhere
reviewed by Mark Hamilton
Ministry’s Houses of the Mole
reviewed by Christine Leonard
Erick Sermon’s Chilltown, New York
reviewed by Frank Litorco
Dave Lang’s Live In Quonset
reviewed by Rick Overwater
The Dream Syndicate’s The Complete Live at Raji’s
reviewed by Jaime Frederick
Billy Klippert’s s/t
reviewed by Jennifer Abel
Mike Clark’s Darker Machines
reviewed by Jason Lewis
AA Sound System’s Lily Plain... You’re Hardly Poor
reviewed by Jason Lewis

Battle of the aptly named bands
by Jason Lewis

VISUAL ARTS

Artist Arnatt dead
by Wes LaFortune

THEATRE

On the road to recovery
Lunchbox co-founders’ brush with tragedy has made them stronger
by Wes LaFortune

Leaving Betty proud
Theatre Junction rivals the big guys in 2004 Betty Mitchell Award nominations
by Martin Morrow

DANCE

Reconfiguring the rules
Award-winning choreographer D.A. Hoskins celebrates the dancer’s spirit
by David King

FILM

Tearing down the myth
My Architect takes an unusual look at family
by Jason Anderson

Remystifying King Arthur
Hollywood screenwriter creates new Round Table myths to replace old
by Brad E. Simkulet

A bazaar of the bizarre
Napoleon Dynamite ties together weirdness and... well, more weirdness
by Brad E. Simkulet

Totally asleep
Sleepover lowers teen-flick bar
by Faustus Salvador

A welcome break
Intermission has great ensemble
by Julie Pithers

Anchorman sucks - film at 11
Will Ferrell’s disjointed comedy proves he’s gotten far too powerful
by Jason Lewis

VIDEO VULTURE

Aces go mad
A Vulture comparison of Mad Mission and Aces Go Places
by John Tebbutt