The good news is that the BFA in Technical Theatre will not be cut after all, however the faculty of arts at the University of Alberta is considering raising admission standards to drive down the number of admissions by 300 students following provincial budget cuts.

See the story in the Edmonton Journal for more information:
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/University+Alberta+faculty+arts+considers+raising+admission+requirements/8940743/story.html