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Articles in the July 2015 Edition
Emerson Drive Bring A Tilt-A-Whirl to the Rodeo
Grande Prairie boys return with new EP
It was 2008 when Emerson Drive last played the Canadian International Rodeo. When the group returns June 28th to the rodeo the band – singer Brad Mates...
Third Time Charmer
Aaron Pritchett returns to the CRIR
Vancouver country artist Aaron Pritchett is no stranger to ARGRA and the Canadian International Gay Rodeo. As the headlining performer for the Saturday...
Queer Eye
Edmonton Pride 2015 - Parade and Street Festival
For complete photo album of the event, check out http://gaycalgary.com/pa973
At Last American Supreme Court Finally Legalizes Equal Marriage
Ten years after equal marriage became the law of the land in Canada, our cousins to the south have finally stepped up to the plate and made it law there...
Discussing Community Safety
Reporting domestic violence
Hello again everyone. Well, what a fabulous weekend at ARGRA rodeo. The weather was amazing, unless of course you happened to be in full uniform with body...
Positive Thoughts
Passing the Test
Getting tested for HIV nowadays is a snap. In the era of over-the-counter rapid in-home testing, I’m befuddled why so many gay men, especially young guys...
Rush in Review
An epic night from an epic band
For many, Rush’s R:40 stop at the Saddledome July 15th might have felt like it would never happen. Their previous Clockwork Angels tour, in 2012, visited...
VIDEO - What the Devil!
Mark Pellegrino on network politics and making the devil his own
Mark Pellegrino has played every single character you can think of that might give you the shivers. The mysterious and enigmatic Jacob on Lost; the distressed...
Queer Eye
Canadian Rockies International Rodeo & Music Festival 2015
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Deep Inside Hollywood
Jane Lynch is 'angel from hell,' The Abbey, Ellen Page and Allison Janney
Jane Lynch is an  Angel From Hell There was never a question in our minds that after Glee ended, its breakout star, Jane Lynch, would fly even higher...
Tackling Homelessness and Counselling Needs
Calgary Outlink Branches Out
Calgary Outlink has been leading the way in our city’s LGBTQ community by providing resources, support groups, and the necessary OUT-IS-OK line for years...
Matt Bomer - More Than Meets the Eyes
Magic Mike star on telling his kids he’s in a stripper movie, Channing flattery and indecent gyrations
Matt Bomer is not buying all the buzz about Matt Bomer. Channeling his trademark charm, the actor calls it "sheer fallacy" that anyone – let...
Tim Hicks
Just because it’s country doesn’t mean it’s straight
Tim Hicks and his band, successfully touring their new country-rockish album 5:01, will be appearing Friday night at the CRIR music festival in Strathmore...
Everything’s Coming Up Rose
Bridesmaids actress talks Hollywood discrimination, playing gay and drag-inspired Spy role
Rose Byrne is up to no good again. After driving Kristen Wiig further into cupcake-consuming meltdown mode during 2011’s Bridesmaids, the Australian...
The Reframing of Adam Lambert
The singer opens up about his ‘outlandish’ past, the lack of LGBT pop stars and his dating problems
Stripped of that glossy sheen, those painted nails and the purple mane that he famously flaunted on his 2009 post-American Idol debut, For Your Entertainment...
Summer Gadget Guide 2015
Next-Gen Gizmos and Gadgets to Amp Up the Fun
Your summer vacation gets easier and breezier with these innovative thingamajigs that make kicking back and relaxing cool and convenient. iBT3 Splash-Proof...
Queer Eye
Benjamin's Privates Military Ball at Evolution, Edmonton http://www.gaycalgary.com/pa967 Amanda Lepore at Evolution, Edmonton Photos by Kurtis Allan...
A Couple of Guys
Like Old Times
A Couple of Guys
Strange Bedfellows
A Couple of Guys
Four Play
A Couple of Guys
Far From The Tree
News Releases
Harry Potter Actor Goes Off On Anti-Gay Internet Trolls An actor who starred in the Harry Potter franchise of films has unleashed her disgust at anti-gay...
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Creep of the Week
National Organization for Marriage
Oh, NOM. NOM, NOM, NOM. You are so freaked out right now. And if you weren’t so hateful, I might actually feel some compassion for you. Though probably...
The OutField
LGBT summit thinks small, scores big
The first Nike LGBT Sports Summit four years ago was a modest affair. Twenty-five men and women – coaches, professors and activists – spent two days in...
Editorial Cartoon
Terms of Enragement
Creep of the Week
Justices Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and John Roberts
We are gathered here today to celebrate something that many of us didn’t think would happen in our lifetimes. Marriage Equality is, at long last, the law...
Editorial Cartoon
Gettin' Jiggery With It
Insta-Fam
Getting to Know a Few of Instagram’s Rising LGBT Superstars
Love it or hate it, Instagram is here to stay – and for some members of the LGBT community that means greater exposure with every filtered pic they post...
Creep of the Week
Tim Brooks
Hip hip hooray! Marriage equality is the law of the land! Which means that gays and lesbians all over the country can finally do something many of them...
Editorial Cartoon
Sermon at the Counter
Creep of the Week
Steve King
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, doesn't really know anything about gays and lesbians except for one thing: he doesn't like them. Not one bit. So you can imagine...
Deep Inside Hollywood
Ellen Page, Tig Notaro, 'Babadook,' 'Project Runway'
Ellen Page: Lioness Ellen Page’s next project is called Lioness, and it sounds like the kind of film we need a lot more of. She’ll play US Marine Corps...
Downtime Detox
Healthy Ways to Revive Your Summer Spirit
We’re just about halfway through summer, and chances are you’ve worn yourself out – even though you don’t dare show it. Secret’s safe, playboys (and girls)...
Editorial Cartoon
She's Just Not That Into It