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70-year-old trees continue to be illegally chopped in Parkdale community

swaldner@cjournal.ca (April Ip) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:36:20 +0000

Developers cutting trees for convenience undeterred by low fines levied by city

Whether it's magnificent elms and Manitoba maples or evergreen and birch trees – Parkdale residents are seeing 60 to 70-year-old trees hitting the ground at heartbreaking speed. The neighbourhood was constructed shortly after World War II, and most of the trees were planted in the 1950s.

How a local game developer went from zoology to video games

swaldner@cjournal.ca (Michael Chan) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:04:59 +0000

Following his passion leads Calgary man to success

After a lifetime spent in school, life after post-secondary education is a daunting concept for many graduating university students. Such was the case for local freelance video game developer Sean Dunkley, who attended the University of Calgary more than a decade ago.

Calgary filmmakers nominated for Oscar

banson@cjournal.ca (Erica Pollock) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:59:54 +0000

Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis discuss the honour, career.

It's hard to imagine that filmmakers Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis didn't always plan to create films. Imagine their surprise hearing that their short animated film "Wild Life" has been nominated for an Oscar.

Minor Hockey: Harsher penalties doled out for hits to the head

dnewman@cjournal.ca (JESSICA RAFUSE) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:20:20 +0000

Hockey players spend more time in the box for plays that could cause concussions

Minor hockey leagues across the country are still adjusting to Hockey Canada's efforts to crack down on neck injuries and concussions after new head-contact rules were introduced this season.