Author Archives: Heather Beyko

About Heather Beyko

Heather Beyko, B.A. (University of Calgary), is a third year J.D. student at the University of Calgary. Heather has volunteered with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association as a blogger for the CCLA's Rights Watch project, and writes about recent legal decisions in the University of Calgary law student newsletter, Moot Times. She recently worked at the City of Calgary Law Department over the summer.

Fowl Play? A Look into Recent Canadian Reform Efforts for Backyard Chicken Legislation

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

PDF version: Fowl Play? A Look into Recent Canadian Reform Efforts for Backyard Chicken Legislation Case Considered: R v Hughes, 2012 ABPC 250 The idea of local food sustainability is hard to argue with. Locally grown fresh food is valued … Continue reading →

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Transporting Liberty: Where Is The Track Heading?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by and

PDF version: Transporting Liberty: Where Is The Track Heading? Case Considered: R v S.A., 2012 ABQB 311, overturning 2011 ABPC 269 In many Canadian cities and towns, public transit is the only available means for some citizens to go about … Continue reading →

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Facebook and Freedom of Expression

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

PDF version: Facebook and Freedom of Expression Case considered: Pridgen v University of Calgary, 2010 ABQB 644 Pridgen v University of Calgary involves twins Keith Pridgen and Steven Pridgen, two students at the University of Calgary who were enrolled in … Continue reading →

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