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Articles in the February 2017 Edition
Publisher’s Column
“Fake News” and “Alternative Facts”
Over the past several months, you hear those phrases fake news and alternative facts being used a lot, especially in the United States. It is not easy...
Nate Phelps on Donald Trump in the White House
What we can expect, what we can do
Donald Trump is now President of the United States. If that’s not terrifying enough, imagine seeing the parallels between Trump and your father...who just...
INTERVIEW - Good Things Come to Those Who Are Megan Mullally
Will & Grace star on real-life lesbian advances, James Franco’s pubes and Karen Walker’s return
Tip one back for Megan Mullally, who’s making a move to the big screen in Why Him? after a drove of indie roles, including gay-affirming mom Mrs. Van Camp...
“Kinky Boots” Anything But a Drag
One of Broadway’s Best Arrives in Calgary
Since 2013, Kinky Boots has received rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. With 6 Tony Awards, a book by the legendary Harvey Fierstein and a...
BalletBoyz Presentation of Life
The Alberta Ballet presented one of the world’s favourite ballet teams. The Balletboyz, founded by Michael Nunn and William Trevitt have been hailed as...
Discussing Community Safety
Calgary Police, Calgary Pride and Voices Coalition
Hello again everyone, and a belated happy New Year!  I trust that the holidays were a relaxing and peaceful time for you all.  I had the fortune...
HIV Advocates Face Challenges New and Old After U.S. Elections
A full repeal of Obamacare is unlikely, but the Ryan White Care Act will be even more important to people with HIV
It is not an overstatement to say that the nation Americans woke up to Nov. 9 is charted on a fundamentally different course than the day before. The differences...
Deep Inside Hollywood
'American Gigolo,' 'Ocean's Eight,' trans cinema, Rosie O'Donnell
American Gigolo is coming, eventually Back in 2014, before the world began falling apart in earnest, there were rumblings about a TV series based on...
INTERVIEW - The Queering of Tegan and Sara
Pop duo on artistic evolution, rising above the underground and being anti-marriage
"The world has changed a lot," Tegan Quin says, knowingly speaking to the queer choir. And who can argue? In the last five years alone, the...
Jasper, Alberta
Celebrate Canada’s 150th in the Canadian Rockies
I always look forward to doing a Jasper travel article. Every time GayCalgary goes to Jasper to cover Jasper Pride, I am introduced to some amazing gems...
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Beauty of the Rockies right outside your cabin door
Unlike the castle like structures that you usually associate with Fairmont locations, Jasper Park Lodge was designed to be truly unique. In 1915, it...
ORSO Trattoria at Jasper Park Lodge
During our stay at Jasper Park Lodge, GayCalgary had a chance to try some new dishes at ORSO Trattoria. They are one of the restaurants located on the...
Maligne Canyon Ice Canyon Walk
One of the most popular outdoor activities, outside of skiing and snowboarding, of Jasper Pride is the Maligne Canyon Ice Walk Tour, hosted by Sundog Tours...
Jasper Brewing Company
For the past two years, Jasper Brewing Company has been brewing a special brew for Jasper Pride. The Pride Beer is made available on tap and in bottle...
Jasper Pride 2017
The only winter Pride in the Canadian Rockies is right around the corner. Jasper Pride is getting ready to host their eighth year. Last year was extremely...
Philips OneBlade
For Guys who like that Scruffy Look
Shaving products seem to be something that Philips loves sending us. The OneBlade was a lot different than any other their other products. In the past...
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Black Edition
High-end Teeth Brushing
It has been a while since we had a chance to review a toothbrush. The Philips DiamondClean was a change from using other electric toothbrushes. This model...
INTERVIEW - Far, Far a Gay
Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence on queer plumbers in space, LGBT equality and surviving cosmic travel with Beyoncé
Take it from Chris Pratt, who recently experienced being shipped off to a new world: The future is full of promise for the queer population. "If...
NSFW VIDEO INTERVIEW - Austin Wolf
A Man With A Plan
He’s charming, kind and surprisingly modest despite his God-Like appearance and packaging.  You do not want to miss Gay Calgary Magazine’s recent...
INTERVIEW - Transforming Minds One Truth at a Time
Comedian Ian Harvie on how ‘we’re all trans,’ his vast penis collection and comedy as a tool for change
For Ian Harvie, it’s not about earning the title of "first trans person in the world with a one-hour standup special." Though that’s a tag the...
Queer Eye
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News Releases
NSFW - NEW Andrew Christian VIDEO: Jingle Balls Help your favorite Andrew Christian models celebrate the holidays with this Christmas favorite! Andrew...
A Couple of Guys
Love and Understanding
A Couple of Guys
Lowering the Bar
A Couple of Guys
Time to Reflect
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Not Her President
Creep of the Week
Mat Staver
It's been months since Omar Mateen shot over 100 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, killing 49 people. Surely enough time has passed that we can...
The Frivolist
7 Alternatives to ‘Netflix & Chill’ That’ll Still Get Ya Some
Netflix and chill has run its course, my friends. Sure, for a while there it was fun to invite over the object of your affection under the guise that you’ll...
Congratulations, You Bought a House! Now What?
Buying a house does take a lot of time and effort. The first step is going through the long and sometimes frustrating pre-approval process to secure your...
How to Increase Your Home’s Value Before You List It
Everyone wants to sell their home for more money than they bought it for, but that’s not always easy. In some cases, your property value may actually decrease...
Creep of the Week
Donald Trump
Great news, everybody! Donald Trump is not planning to rescind President Obama's 2014 executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against...
The OutField
TC Jacks influence grows far beyond its home
When you grow up in Minnesota, you play hockey. If your family is "masculine and sports-oriented," you play lots of other sports too. Ryan...
Editorial Cartoon
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Should You Bring in a Professional Stager?
When you and your real estate agent are preparing to sell your home, one of the most important tasks is to make sure it looks amazing. Potential buyers...