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• President of Calgary's '88 Olympic bid committee, Bob Niven, dies at 80

  05-06-2023 02:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Bob Niven, one of the architects of the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988, has died at age 80. 
  
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• ‘Alberta should be a little worried’: Saudi Arabia responds to uncertain outlook for oil demand

  05-06-2023 00:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta experts react to Saudi Arabia's announcement to cut oil output to limit supply as OPEC+ tries to boost drooping oil prices.
  
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• Howe lifts Canada's women over reigning world champs in Volleyball Nations League

  04-06-2023 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  With a game-high 24 points, outside hitter Hilary Howe of Calgary was the offensive star in Canada's upset five-set victory over reigning world champions Serbia on Sunday to conclude the first leg of women's Volleyball Nations League play.
  
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• Vancouver Bandits defeat Calgary Surge | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  04-06-2023 17:32 via news.google.com
  Vancouver Bandits defeat Calgary Surge | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Why Danielle Smith says she will try ‘persuading’ Trudeau on climate goals

  04-06-2023 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The newly re-elected Alberta premier dismissed concerns over her party's lost seats and smaller vote share, arguing the results are a sign of broad support across the province.
  
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• Boil water advisory lifted for one Calgary community, remains in place for two - CBC.ca

  04-06-2023 17:05 via news.google.com
  
  Boil water advisory lifted for one Calgary community, remains in place for two  CBC.ca
  
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• Boil water advisory lifted for one Calgary community, remains in place for two

  04-06-2023 17:05 via cbc.ca
  
  In an update Saturday, the city said that the advisory, which was issued on Friday, has been lifted for Silverado but remains in place for Belmont and Yorkville.
  
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• Boil water advisory lifted for all Calgary communities

  04-06-2023 17:05 via cbc.ca
  
  A boil water advisory that was in place for three southwest Calgary communities has been lifted by Alberta Health Services. 
  
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• 2 Calgary communities remain under boil water advisory | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  04-06-2023 16:25 via news.google.com
  2 Calgary communities remain under boil water advisory | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Game Con Canada comes to Calgary June 23-25 - rdnewsnow.com

  04-06-2023 16:03 via news.google.com
  
  Game Con Canada comes to Calgary June 23-25  rdnewsnow.com
  
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• Could the Calgary Flames take another college forward, Matthew ... - Flames Nation

  04-06-2023 15:05 via news.google.com
  Could the Calgary Flames take another college forward, Matthew ...  Flames Nation
  
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• Lilac Festival unofficially kicks off summer in Calgary. Here's what to expect this year - CBC.ca

  04-06-2023 14:00 via news.google.com
  
  Lilac Festival unofficially kicks off summer in Calgary. Here's what to expect this year  CBC.ca
  
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• Lilac Festival unofficially kicks off summer in Calgary. Here's what to expect this year

  04-06-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It’s the unofficial start of summer in Calgary. Lilac Festival, the city’s annual 4th Street festival, will take over Mission on Sunday bringing vendors, food and local performances to the neighbourhood.
  
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• Alberta has imported roughly 2,000 firefighters from around the world. But what comes next?

  04-06-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta has been gripped for several weeks in the midst of a devastating wildfire season, and has imported more than 2,000 firefighters from around the world. But the changing nature of wildfires pose some new questions.
  
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• Letters, June 4, 2023: 'Homeowners a bottomless money-pit for City Hall' - Calgary Sun

  04-06-2023 13:02 via news.google.com
  Letters, June 4, 2023: 'Homeowners a bottomless money-pit for City Hall'  Calgary Sun
  
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• Scared of heights? How virtual reality can help people overcome their phobias

  04-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Virtual reality-based (VR) therapy combines other forms of therapy, including talk, with technology, allowing patients to immerse themselves in their fears in a groundbreaking way. It’s been used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other mental health diagnoses.
  
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• Vancouver Bandits Earn 84-81 Win Over Calgary Surge in Home ... - CEBL

  04-06-2023 07:20 via news.google.com
  
  Vancouver Bandits Earn 84-81 Win Over Calgary Surge in Home ...  CEBL
  
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• Dogs and their owners have a ball at the Calgary Humane Society's ... - CityNews Calgary

  04-06-2023 02:40 via news.google.com
  
  Dogs and their owners have a ball at the Calgary Humane Society's ...  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Ukrainian culture celebrated in Calgary | CityNews Calgary - CityNews Calgary

  04-06-2023 02:37 via news.google.com
  
  Ukrainian culture celebrated in Calgary | CityNews Calgary  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Calgary community helps senior after garage burnt down - Global News

  04-06-2023 02:18 via news.google.com
  Calgary community helps senior after garage burnt down  Global News
  
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• Calgary community helps senior whose garage burnt down - Global News

  04-06-2023 01:43 via news.google.com
  Calgary community helps senior whose garage burnt down  Global News
  
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• Calgary community helps senior whose garage burnt down

  04-06-2023 01:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Last winter, Gaile Simpson let two unhoused people take shelter in her garage. A fire lit inside the garage got out of control and burned it down, bringing costly consequences.
  
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• 'Zero revenue': More event centre details expected Monday as criticism of deal grows - Calgary Herald

  04-06-2023 01:18 via news.google.com
  'Zero revenue': More event centre details expected Monday as criticism of deal grows  Calgary Herald
  
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• Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Rocky View County due to air pollution - Global News

  04-06-2023 00:52 via news.google.com
  Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Rocky View County due to air pollution  Global News
  
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• Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Rocky View County due to air pollution

  04-06-2023 00:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services issued a joint air quality alert Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Calgary council could open the door to adding more city wards - Calgary Herald

  04-06-2023 00:39 via news.google.com
  Calgary council could open the door to adding more city wards  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance to cope with rising health care costs

  04-06-2023 00:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying at 85 to cope with rising health care costs
  
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• Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying to cope with rising health care costs - Global News

  04-06-2023 00:14 via news.google.com
  Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying to cope with rising health care costs  Global News
  
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• Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying to cope with rising health care costs

  04-06-2023 00:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying at 85 to cope with rising health care costs
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Provincial state of emergency to end Saturday evening

  03-06-2023 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The provincial state of emergency was declared on May 6 after tens of thousands of people were forced from their homes over intense and spreading wildfires.
  
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• This Calgary tax clinic helps people file their taxes. It now has more funding - CBC.ca

  03-06-2023 23:47 via news.google.com
  
  This Calgary tax clinic helps people file their taxes. It now has more funding  CBC.ca
  
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• This Calgary tax clinic helps people file their taxes. It now has more funding

  03-06-2023 23:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Ottawa is increasing the funds it's putting toward free tax clinics, something staff at a Calgary non-profit say can make a financial difference in people’s lives. 
  
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• Highway 2 collision near Wetaskiwin backs up traffic to Leduc

  03-06-2023 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton police said a single-vehicle collision happened shortly after 2 p.m. in the southbound lane of Highway 2 near Highway 616. They're asking motorists to avoid the area.
  
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• Treliving's Mistakes in Calgary Will Help Him in Toronto - The Hockey Writers

  03-06-2023 21:55 via news.google.com
  
  Treliving's Mistakes in Calgary Will Help Him in Toronto  The Hockey Writers
  
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• Calgary festival celebrates Ukrainian culture, heritage | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  03-06-2023 21:49 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary festival celebrates Ukrainian culture, heritage | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Tax freeze is welcome, 'flip-flops' are not: Seven Calgary residents on the election results - CBC.ca

  03-06-2023 20:36 via news.google.com
  
  Tax freeze is welcome, 'flip-flops' are not: Seven Calgary residents on the election results  CBC.ca
  
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• Missing teen Ryder Brooks sought by Calgary police | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  03-06-2023 19:03 via news.google.com
  
  Missing teen Ryder Brooks sought by Calgary police | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• As Canmore, Alta., faces housing crisis, debate stirs over employee housing in industrial area

  03-06-2023 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  As the town of Canmore deals with a severe housing shortage, there's debate underway about employee housing — hinging on whether businesses should be allowed to build in the town's light industrial areas. 
  
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• Alberta to drop state of emergency as wildfire situation improves

  03-06-2023 18:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Provincial officials announced Saturday that the state of emergency triggered by wildfires in Alberta will end just before midnight. The state of emergency was put into effect on May 6 when out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of residents across the province from their homes.
  
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• How We Live: Beware the denizens of the pathway - Calgary Herald

  03-06-2023 15:29 via news.google.com
  How We Live: Beware the denizens of the pathway  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary university students struggling to find summer work - LiveWire Calgary

  03-06-2023 15:26 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary university students struggling to find summer work  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Biz Dojo to hold Biz DoJAM fundraiser for Calgary Food Bank - LiveWire Calgary

  03-06-2023 15:20 via news.google.com
  
  Biz Dojo to hold Biz DoJAM fundraiser for Calgary Food Bank  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Calgary man given 11 years in prison for Regina drugs, firearms convictions - Regina Leader Post

  03-06-2023 15:10 via news.google.com
  Calgary man given 11 years in prison for Regina drugs, firearms convictions  Regina Leader Post
  
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• Letters: Debunking misconceptions of independent living facilities - Calgary Herald

  03-06-2023 14:05 via news.google.com
  Letters: Debunking misconceptions of independent living facilities  Calgary Herald
  
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• What happened in the Alberta election? Here's what the numbers say

  03-06-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Elections Alberta will release the official figures from this week's provincial election on June 8. But the unofficial numbers have much to offer. Let's dig in.
  
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• How ideology, partisanship and competence best explain UCP vote in Alberta

  03-06-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Statistical analysis of Vote Compass data reveals the factors that propelled Albertans to vote for the UCP and the NDP.
  
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• Alberta sheriff still employed following assault conviction

  03-06-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta sheriff who was convicted of assaulting his ex-wife continued to work for the Alberta Sheriffs Branch after his conviction.
  
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• Tax freeze is welcome, 'flip-flops' are not: Seven Calgary residents on the election results

  03-06-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  During the campaign, voters heard a slew of promises and accusations from party leaders. So with the results now in hand, what are Calgary residents worried about or eager to see next?
  
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• As wildfires burn in Alberta forests, what happens to the animals?

  03-06-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Some animals perish, some escape, some grow accustomed to a new habitat — and plenty actually thrive.
  
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• The monster is an idea, not a person. That's how I'm making sense of life, post election

  03-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It felt like there were monsters at my door I simply could never understand, writes Calgary resident Bob Chartier of the Alberta election. Then lunch with a stranger brought him hope.
  
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