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Newspaper:
Record Number
10119
Author, Analytic:
Downton, Beatrix
Article Title:
Deutsche und Franzosen in Calgary feiern 50 Jahre Freundschaft
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
February 1, 2013
Page(s):
9
Abstract:
On January 22, 2013 a scholarly discussion forum was held at the University of Calgary to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Elysee-Treaty concluded between French president Charles de Gaulle and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, which put an end to the long enmity between Germany and France and was to serve as the foundation for a united Europe.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Conferences/Lectures/German-French friendship/de Gaulle/Adenauer/Anniversary celebrations
[9127]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10120
Author, Analytic:
Joop, Arnim
Article Title:
Von einer Schnapsidee zu einer erfolgreichen Karriere in Kanada
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
February 1, 2013
Page(s):
3
Abstract:
Interview with Dr. Richard Starke. Dr. Starke was elected as the Conservative MLA of Vermilion-Lloydminster in April 2012. After beginning his studies at the University of Alberta. he received his doctorate from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1983. Subsequently he practiced as a veterinarian from 1983 to 2011. Dr. Starke was born in Edmonton; his father had been a butcher in Radebeul in Saxony, his mother came from Ukraine. Before his election to the Alberta Legislature Dr. Starke had been a member of the city council of Lloydminster.He has been an active member of the German community and was a founding member of the Lloydminster German Heritage Society.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Interviews/Starke/Life histories/Lloydminster German Heritage Society/MLAs/Ministers
[9128]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10121
Article Title:
Beschneidung der männlichen Macht
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
March 1, 2013
Page(s):
27
Abstract:
The president of the Edmonton Carnival Society Blauen Funken had his tie cut off by two ladies.This is an old tradition from the Rhineland in which women cut off men's ties as the symbol of male authority. In return they get a kiss. This tradition goes back to 1824
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Blaue Funken Mardi Gras Association/Carnival associations/Traditions
[9129]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10122
Article Title:
Ein deutsch-kanadischer Minister
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
March 1, 2013
Page(s):
9
Abstract:
Newly elected MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster, Dr. Richard Starke, was appointed as Alberta's Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation by Premier Alison Redford on February 4, 2013.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Starke/Life histories/MLAs/Ministers/Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation
[9130]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10123
Author, Analytic:
Downton, Beatrix
Article Title:
Bilinguales Progamm im Rampenlicht
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
March 1, 2013
Page(s):
26
Abstract:
The German bilingual program at Bowcroft School in Calgary held an open house for parents and others. The children performed Max and Moritz, and the Grade 5/6 students showed a humorous video about their school day that they had put together
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Bowcroft Elementary School/English-German bilingual programs/Plays/Performances
[9131]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10124
Author, Analytic:
Dressler, Roswita
Article Title:
Deutschlehrer tagen in Calgary
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
March 1, 2013
Page(s):
6
Abstract:
The Canadian Association of Teachers of German held their annual meeting at the University of Calgary from February 15 to 17, 2013 with the motto "Mehrsprachigkeit und Deutsch als Fremdsprache". This year's CATG president is Dr. Barbara Schmenk from the University of Waterloo,
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Canadian Association of Teachers of German/Conferences/Schmenk/Association presidents
[9132]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10125
Author, Analytic:
Noerenberg, Hannah
Article Title:
Beliebte Deutschlehrerin Dr. Luciana Popp verabschiedet sich von Allendale
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
March 1, 2013
Page(s):
9
Abstract:
More than 100 persons came to Allendale School to say good-bye to Dr. Luciana Popp, who was a teacher in the English-German bilingual program for 22 years, and wish her the very best for her retirement (detailed vita).
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Popp/Allendale School/English-German bilingual programs/Teachers/Retirement
[9133]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10126
Author, Analytic:
Petermann, Wieland
Article Title:
Kanadische Schüler lernen Deutsch mit moderner Technologie
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
March 1, 2013
Page(s):
3
Abstract:
The Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen made a donation this year to the English-German bilingual program at Rio Terrace Elementary School in Edmonton consisting of several iPods with which the students can work at learning stations and establish connections to other students all over the world.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen/English-German bilingual programs/Rio Terrace Elementary School/Donations
[9134]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10127
Author, Analytic:
Schwaegermann, Ingrid
Article Title:
Hoffmanns Erzählungen in moderner Zirkusatmosphäre
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
March 1, 2013
Page(s):
18-19
Abstract:
Review of Offenbach's opera, The Tales of Hoffmann, at the Edmonton Opera on February 3, 2013, which was situated in a circus milieu at the beginning of the 20th century.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Operas/Tales of Hoffmann/Offenbach/Reviews
[9135]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10128
Author, Analytic:
Schwaegermann, Ingrid
Article Title:
Mozarts Requiem in Edmonton
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
March 1, 2013
Page(s):
21
Abstract:
Pro Coro Canada will give a performance of Mozart's Requiem at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton on March 29, 2013
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Pro Coro Canada/Choirs/Performances/Mozart's Requiem
[9136]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10129
Article Title:
March 29, 1960: Alberta MLAs urged to negotiate with Hutterite colonies
Newspaper Name:
Edmonton Journal
Date of Publication:
March 29, 2013
Page(s):
A.2
Abstract:
One in the series This Day in Journal History. Laws restricting the expansion of Hutterite colonies in Alberta should be thrown out and an agreement negotiated with the religious sect, MLAs were told. That advice came from lawyer Percy Davies of Clyde, who appeared before the agriculture committee as counsel for about 5,000 Hutterites in 51 Alberta colonies. The 65-member agriculture committee heard arguments for and against Bill 63, which amended the province's Communal Property Act. The bill would have done away with the provision that colonies couldn't be established closer than 60 kilometres apart and the land holding was limited to not more than 2,560 hectares. Instead, it would have put the regulation of colony expansion under a three-person board that would judge each case individually. Board rulings would be subject to cabinet ratification. More than a dozen bearded Hutterite elders, dressed identically in plain black suits, sat behind Davies as he read a 26-page brief of their behalf. Davies wondered how many Albertans would be willing to have cabinet decide where they will live, how much land they may purchase, whether or not they have the right to earn a living and "whether or not they are to be forbidden to practise their religion." Davies charged that the province's restrictive legislation against Hutterites transgressed in one form or another 11 of the articles in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The problems stemmed as far back as the 1930s, when local residents raised concerns the Hutterites represented unfair competition in agriculture, thus threatening the family farm. In 1942, Alberta's Social Credit government passed the Communal Property Act. In 1960, the act was eventually amended, but complaints about further expansion continued. In 1972, the new Progressive Conservative government passed a Bill of Rights, and repealed the Communal Property Act the following year against strong protests from MLAs in southern Alberta. An advisory committee on the expansion of colonies was established, comprising representatives from both the government and the Hutterites, but it could only make suggestions not to locate a new colony within 24 km of an existing colony.
Call Number:
University of Alberta, Edmonton. AN 5 A3 E2 E3 (microfilm)
Keywords:
Hutterites/Hutterite colonies/Communal Property Act/Difficulties/?????
[9137]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10130
Article Title:
Harald Kukertz wird neuer Honorarkonsul
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
April 1, 2013
Page(s):
1
Abstract:
Well-known German-Canadian lawyer Harald Kukertz has been appointed as the new Honourary German for Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. He will succeed Bernd Reuscher who held this position from 2005 on. Kukertz was born in Aachen and emigrated to Canada in 1972. He studied law at the University of Alberta and has been practising law in Edmonton. He has been active in the German community, and amongst others was president of the German-Canadian Business and Professional Association. He will begin his work on April 10, 2013.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Honourary consuls/Kukertz/Lawyers/Reuscher/Life histories/Association presidents/German-Canadian Business and Professional Association of Alberta
[9138]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10131
Article Title:
Sieg nach Elfmeterkrimi
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
April 1, 2013
Page(s):
19
Abstract:
The young ladies of the Ladies Major League Team of the Victoria Soccer Club in Edmonton won the provincial championship of the Alberta Soccer Association (indoor soccer) on March 24, 2013 and brought home the Jubilee Shield Cup. They won after an exciting penalty shoot-out
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Ladies Major League Team/Victoria Soccer Club/Provincial champions/Jubilee Shield Cup/Indoor soccer
[9139]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10132
Article Title:
Volkslieder aus der alten und neuen Heimat
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
April 1, 2013
Page(s):
18
Abstract:
Calgary's Austrian-Canadian mixed choir Heimatecho will give a performance in the Austrian-Canadian Cultural Centre on April 27 to which they also have invited the Kelowna Liedertafel Choir. The Heimatecho Choir was founded in 1980; it has about 20 members and its musical director is Jeannie Park. The Liedertafel Choir was founded in 1970; it is a mixed choir having 45 active members. Susie Kaul has been the choir's director for 20 years.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Heimatecho Choir/Choirs/Performances/Kelowna Liedertafel Echo/Park/Musical directors/Kaul/Choir directors
[9140]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10133
Author, Analytic:
Joop, Arnim
Article Title:
Deutsche Forscher distanzieren sich von Albertas Ölsand
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
April 1, 2013
Page(s):
1, 2
Abstract:
Contrary to earlier media reports that the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren (HGDF) will withdraw from the Alberta Initiative because of growing criticism of oil sands exploration and exploitation, Dr. Bernd Uwe Schneider of the Helmholtz Center in Potsdam said that the Center will indeed reduce its collaboration with the University of Alberta, but will continue to be involved in it. He acknowledged, however, that growing public criticism is leading to a critical review of the Initiative by the four centres participating in it. Only 15% of the Alberta Initiative deal with the oil sands. Projects already underway will be continued, but new ones will not be started up. In Germany about 60 scientists are involved in the project. The University of Alberta and the outgoing Honourary Consul for Northern Alberta, Bernd Reuscher, who was one of the initiators of the project, expressed their disappointment about the decision. He said that while Alberta only permits the construction of gas-fired power plants Germany is building coal-fired plants to compensate for the exit from nuclear power energy production
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren /Alberta Initiative/Oil sands exploration/Schneider/Collaboration agreements/Honourary consuls/Reuscher/University of Alberta/Helmholtz Society of German Research Centers
[9141]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10134
Author, Analytic:
Joop, Arnim
Article Title:
"Kanada und Deutschland sind eng vernetzt"
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
April 1, 2013
Page(s):
14-15
Abstract:
Interview with the German Federal Government's Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation, Harald Leibrecht who will visit Alberta from April 10 to 12, 2013. Among others he will pay a visit to the oil sands in Fort McMurray. Detailed review of the relationship between the two countries.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Interviews/Leibrecht/Visits to Alberta/Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation/Oil sands exploration
[9142]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10135
Author, Analytic:
Zickefoose, Sherri
Article Title:
Klein art inspired by favourite watering hole; Treasure picked up at charity auction
Newspaper Name:
Calgary Herald
Date of Publication:
April 2, 2013
Page(s):
A.3
Abstract:
Though Ralph Klein was an avid supporter of performing arts, he entrusted the Glenbow Museum to decorate his mayoral office by cycling through original western-themed paintings during his 1980-89 reign as Calgary's mayor. He also produced one painting himself:. At a charity auction in the late 1980s Calgarian Vic Lavicka paid $250.00 for a colourful sketch Klein created that was inspired by his beloved watering hole, the St. Louis Hotel tavern. The 8-inch-by-10-inch framed drawing, bearing Klein's signature in the bottom right corner, came with a letter of authenticity printed on city hall letterhead. Klein adopted the downtown tavern as his unofficial office and campaign headquarters. After Klein's death, the treasured work of art is even more special to Austrian-born Lavicka, 85.
Call Number:
University of Alberta. AN 5 A3 C1 H53 (microfilm)
Keywords:
Klein/Premiers/Lavicka/Art/Sketches
[9143]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10136
Author, Analytic:
Stephenson, Amanda
Article Title:
Siemens relocates division to city; Move signals commitment to Alberta
Newspaper Name:
Calgary Herald
Date of Publication:
April 9, 2013
Page(s):
C.1
Abstract:
Siemens Canada - a subsidiary of German engineering and technology powerhouse Siemens AG - will make Calgary its new headquarters for Canadian energy research. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Alberta government formalizing a collaborative relationship between Siemens and the province. As part of the agreement, Siemens will move its entire Canadian energy portfolio - including research and development related to the oil and gas industry and renewable energy technology - from its headquarters in Oakville, Ont., to the existing Siemens office in downtown Calgary. With 400 employees divided between offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray, Siemens already has a strong presence in Alberta.
Call Number:
University of Alberta. AN 5 A3 C1 H53 (microfilm)
Keywords:
Siemens Canada/Calgary headquarters
[9144]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10137
Author, Analytic:
Skapin, Josh
Article Title:
Self-made builder started with only $12; Stepper Custom Homes Founder Dies
Newspaper Name:
Calgary Herald
Date of Publication:
April 20, 2013
Page(s):
F.2
Abstract:
Obituary of Rudy Stepper. Rudy Stepper, who opened a home building business called Stepper Custom Homes in 1956, died recently at age 83. He came from Germany with $12 in his pocket, the clothes on his back, a bag and a few tools. Rudy Stepper's first job in Canada had nothing to do with home building. With his carpentry apprentice papers he was hired to help build grain elevators, which were all wood at the time. But his first taste of home building came under the wing of veteran city builder Bill Jager of Jager Homes, who took him on as a framer. At the time, tradespeople worked directly for the builder. But during a trip to the U.S., Jager learned about the concept of sub trades and had Rudy Stepper lay the groundwork for the idea in the city. Stepper Custom Homes came to life after Rudy bought 10 lots from the City of Calgary, for $210 apiece.
Call Number:
University of Alberta. AN 5 A3 C1 H53 (microfilm)
Keywords:
Life histories/Stepper/Stepper Custom Homes/Construction companies/Construction company owners/Jager
[9145]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10138
Article Title:
Deutscher Botschafter in Edmonton
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
May 1, 2013
Page(s):
6
Abstract:
The German Ambassador in Canada, Werner Wnendt [sic] visited Edmonton on April 11 and also took the opportunity to examine the oilsands site in Fort McMurray
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Ambassadors/Wnendt/Visits to Alberta/Oil sands exploration
[9146]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10139
Article Title:
Ehemaliger Speaker Gerard Amerongen gestorben
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
May 1, 2013
Page(s):
1
Abstract:
Former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta died in Edmonton on April 21 at the age of 98. Amerongen was born in Winnipeg in 1914. His father emigrated from Germany to Canada before the First World War. "Gerry" moved to Edmonton, received his law degree from the University of Alberta and practised law in Edmonton. He was elected as an MLA for Edmonton-Meadowlark in 1971 and became speaker a year later. He held this position until 1986 when he was defeated by the Liberal Grant Mitchell.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Amerongen/Speakers/Lawyers/MLAs/Life histories
[9147]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10140
Article Title:
Liebrecht wird stellvertretender Dekan in Calgary
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
May 1, 2013
Page(s):
22
Abstract:
The German Honourary Consul for Southern Alberta, Hubertus Liebrecht, was elected as the vice-dean of the consular corps in Calgary on April 11. This is the first time that this position will be held by an honourary consul.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Honourary consuls/Liebrecht/Vice-dean of the consular corps
[9148]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10141
Article Title:
"The Scooby Schuh Gang"
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
May 1, 2013
Page(s):
1, 18
Abstract:
The Bavarian Schuhplattlers of Edmonton presented a show on April 13, the "Scooby Schuh Gang in Frankenplattler the 13th".
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
Schuhplattling/Bavarian Schuhplattlers of Edmonton/Performances
[9149]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10142
Article Title:
Universität feiert 50 Jahre deutsch-französische Freundschaft
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
May 1, 2013
Page(s):
16-17
Abstract:
A reception was held at the University of Alberta on April 10, 2013 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the German-French friendship treaty (Elysee Treaty) which had been signed in 1963 by German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and French President de Gaulle. Among many VIPs was Harald Leibrecht, the German government's coordinator for transatlantic cooperation, who was the guest speaker at the reception. His speech is reprinted after a short introduction to the event.
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
German-French friendship/Receptions/Adenauer/de Gaulle/Leibrecht/Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation/Guest speakers/Anniversary celebrations
[9150]
Newspaper:
Record Number
10143
Author, Analytic:
Downton, Beatrix
Article Title:
Deutsche Freunde in Calgary "behüten" den deutschen Botschafter
Newspaper Name:
Albertaner
Date of Publication:
May 1, 2013
Page(s):
22
Abstract:
FOGISA (Friends of Germany in Southern Alberta) invited its members to an evening during which the honurary guest, the German Ambassador, Werner Wnendt, was presented with a white cowboy hat on the occasion of his first visit to Alberta. Marianne Jost is the new president of the group
Call Number:
Interlibrary loan. National Library of Canada (microfilm) and the Provincial Archives of Alberta (Edmonton)
Keywords:
FOGISA/Ambassadors/Wnendt/Jost/Club presidents/Visits to Alberta