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• Proposed Alberta methanol project reaches deal to add carbon capture ability

  23-03-2021 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enhance Energy says it's agreed with Nauticol Energy to work together on the capture and sequestration of up to a million tonnes of CO2 per year from a proposed methanol facility.
  
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• Calgary police chief defends officers sporting 'thin blue line' patches after criticism

  23-03-2021 23:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary's chief of police addressed criticisms around the "thin blue line" patch seen on some officers' uniforms, including at an anti-mask rally in downtown Calgary on Saturday. 
  
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• Alberta health minister says 2020 changes to doctor billing wrong, won't be repeated

  23-03-2021 23:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's health minister says it was a mistake to try to change how doctors bill for extended patient visits — a move that was disputed in a bitter year-long labour relations war with 11,000 physicians.
  
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• 15 Spring Day Trips From Calgary - To Do Canada

  23-03-2021 23:28 via todocanada.ca
  
  15 Spring Day Trips From Calgary  To Do Canada
  
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• Youth charged with murder of Calgary officer gets more time to hire lawyer

  23-03-2021 23:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two young men were charged with first-degree murder in the New Year's Eve death of Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who tried to pull over an SUV for a traffic violation.
  
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• Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says 2020 changes to doctor billing wrong, won’t be repeated

  23-03-2021 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's health minister says it was a mistake a year ago to try to make changes to physician payments on extended patient visits.
  
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• New legislation aims to give more flexibility to Alberta non-profit groups

  23-03-2021 22:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government is trying to make it easier for non-profit organizations to get temporary rule exemptions and respond more quickly to crises.
  
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• Public hearing on divisive community guidebook draws about 150 Calgarians to speak at council

  23-03-2021 22:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Public hearings are underway at city hall so Calgarians can tell council what they think about the controversial proposed community guidebook.
  
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• Police investigate after cat food laced with sulphuric acid found in Confederation Park

  23-03-2021 22:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary police are investigating after cat food laced with chemicals was found in a northwest park. 
  
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• Youth charged with murder of Calgary officer given another 2 weeks to hire lawyer - CTV Toronto

  23-03-2021 22:03 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Youth charged with murder of Calgary officer given another 2 weeks to hire lawyer  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary man charged with second-degree murder in 2018 shooting death of Chestermere man - Calgary Herald

  23-03-2021 22:00 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary man charged with second-degree murder in 2018 shooting death of Chestermere man  Calgary Herald
  
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• RCMP lay charges in alleged Ponzi scheme - Calgary Herald

  23-03-2021 21:45 via calgaryherald.com
  
  RCMP lay charges in alleged Ponzi scheme  Calgary Herald
  
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• Poisoned cat food left in Calgary’s Confederation Park, police investigating

  23-03-2021 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said because Confederation is popular for families with young children and pets, the incidents are "even more concerning." 
  
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• Cat food laced with sulphuric acid found in northwest Calgary park - CTV Toronto

  23-03-2021 21:28 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Cat food laced with sulphuric acid found in northwest Calgary park  CTV Toronto
  
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• Sticky-icky bandits strike twice? Fake casts allegedly used in Calgary pot shop robbery getaway - CTV Toronto

  23-03-2021 21:05 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Sticky-icky bandits strike twice? Fake casts allegedly used in Calgary pot shop robbery getaway  CTV Toronto
  
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• No Step 3 but where is Alberta headed when it comes to COVID-19?

  23-03-2021 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Doctors are warning that rising hospitalizations and pressure on the health-care system are likely to be expected, even if the province is not moving into Step 3 of reopening.
  
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• Skiing toddler's adorable pep talks to herself on the slopes are 'bringing people joy'

  23-03-2021 20:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A dad in Fernie, B.C., wanted to get some insight into his three-year-old daughter's thoughts as she manoeuvred the slopes with remarkable speed and agility, so he decided to mic her up. Then CNN came calling.
  
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• Skiing toddler's adorable pep talks to herself are 'bringing people joy'

  23-03-2021 20:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A dad in Fernie, B.C., wanted to get some insight into his three-year-old daughter's thoughts as she manoeuvred the slopes with remarkable speed and agility, so he decided to mic her up. Then CNN came calling.
  
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• Youth charged in New Year's Eve death of Calgary police officer still without lawyer - Calgary Herald

  23-03-2021 20:53 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Youth charged in New Year's Eve death of Calgary police officer still without lawyer  Calgary Herald
  
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• Murder charge laid in 2018 shooting death of Chestermere man

  23-03-2021 20:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police have laid a murder charge following a 16-month long investigation into the shooting death of Dennis Lewis. 
  
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• Oilpatch employment to see 'modest' recovery next year: forecast

  23-03-2021 20:48 via cbc.ca
  
  PetroLMI's jobs outlook expects the oil and gas workforce to contract this year, followed by some growth in 2022 and 2023.
  
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• Man charged in 2018 shooting death east of Calgary as police seek more suspects - CBC.ca

  23-03-2021 20:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Man charged in 2018 shooting death east of Calgary as police seek more suspects  CBC.ca
  
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• Man charged in 2018 shooting death east of Calgary as police seek more suspects

  23-03-2021 20:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Police have charged a man with murder in connection with a shooting death in Chestermere, Alta., more than two years ago and released security camera images as they continue to search for more suspects.
  
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• RCMP release video footage in relation to 2018 Chestermere homicide

  23-03-2021 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chestermere RCMP have released video footage in the hopes it will lead to additional tips in the homicide of 41-year-old Dennis Lewis in 2018.
  
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• Nearly 1,300 Albertans died from fatal drug poisonings in 2020

  23-03-2021 20:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The numbers were released as Jason Luan, the associate minister for mental health and addictions, released a new smartphone app aimed at preventing fatal overdoses. 
  
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• Alberta testing out new overdose prevention app in Calgary this summer

  23-03-2021 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The UCP says the mobile app – called the Digital Overdose Response System – will help protect people who are using drugs recreationally while alone in their homes.
  
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• Liberal government to unveil first budget in 2 years on April 19

  23-03-2021 19:52 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government will unveil its first federal budget in more than two years on April 19, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said in the House of Commons today.
  
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• Alberta plans to hand out another 2M free COVID-19 rapid test kits

  23-03-2021 18:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Another two million free rapid testing kits are now being offered to public, private and not-for-profit employers and service providers, the Alberta government said Tuesday in a news release.
  
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• Alberta invites businesses to apply for 2M rapid COVID-19 tests

  23-03-2021 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of Tuesday, Alberta public, private and not-for-profit employers and service providers can apply for free rapid COVID-19 tests.
  
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• Health Canada says AstraZeneca shot is safe as U.S. questions vaccine's clinical trial data

  23-03-2021 18:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Health Canada said today Canadians should not be concerned about the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine — even as a U.S. regulatory body raises concerns about the company's clinical trial results.
  
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• Puppy scams cost Canadians thousands. Here's how to avoid being ripped off

  23-03-2021 18:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Puppy scams have cost Canadians more than $105,000 since January 2020, according to the Better Business Bureau.
  
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• Alberta ergonomist says extended work-from-home setups causing increase in back pain, eye strain

  23-03-2021 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  "We hear a lot about people having upper back discomfort, lots with neck issues, and then a lot of reporting lately around severe eye strain," said Dr. Linda Miller,
  
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• UCP to test new overdose prevention app in Calgary, months after scrapping a similar province-wide service - Calgary Herald

  23-03-2021 18:02 via calgaryherald.com
  
  UCP to test new overdose prevention app in Calgary, months after scrapping a similar province-wide service  Calgary Herald
  
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• Okanagan couple charged in multi-million dollar Calgary-based Ponzi scheme - CTV Toronto

  23-03-2021 17:42 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Okanagan couple charged in multi-million dollar Calgary-based Ponzi scheme  CTV Toronto
  
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• 'Unrepentant' fraudster and wife charged in Ponzi scheme that cost investors millions

  23-03-2021 17:18 via cbc.ca
  
  An "unrepentant" fraudster who fled to Canada before he could be sentenced in Utah has been charged alongside his wife in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme involving several Calgary-based companies.
  
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• B.C. couple charged in multimillion-dollar Calgary-based Ponzi scheme

  23-03-2021 17:18 via cbc.ca
  
  A British Columbia couple has been charged in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme involving several Calgary-based companies. 
  
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• B.C. couple charged in multi-million dollar Calgary-based Ponzi scheme

  23-03-2021 17:18 via cbc.ca
  
  A British Columbia couple has been charged in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme involving several Calgary-based companies. 
  
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• Alberta RCMP charge husband, wife in alleged multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme

  23-03-2021 17:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RCMP investigation probed several companies operated by the husband and wife, including Vesta Capcorp Inc. and Vesta Equity Partners of Calgary.
  
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• Seed shortages return as pandemic gardeners get their hands dirty

  23-03-2021 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary gardening season fever has hit the city once more, causing certain seed varieties to sell-out.
  
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• Calgary begins major road, bridge upgrades - REMI Network - Real Estate Management Industry Network

  23-03-2021 16:22 via reminetwork.com
  Calgary begins major road, bridge upgrades  REMI Network - Real Estate Management Industry Network
  
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• The Travel Lady: Touring Alberta safely amid COVID-19

  23-03-2021 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Travel Lady’s Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss how to travel safely in Alberta amid COVID-19.
  
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• Why men are becoming interested in makeup

  23-03-2021 15:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  With so many Zoom calls taking place, there has been an uptick in men wearing makeup. Karen Malcolm-Pye joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to talk about the increased interest.
  
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• BBB warns Albertans about puppy and pet scams

  23-03-2021 15:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a BBB risk report, fraud involving pets is on the rise. BBB Serving Southern Alberta president & CEO Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on how to avoid being scammed.
  
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• Calgary city council approves plan for former Midfield Mobile Home Park - Global News

  23-03-2021 15:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary city council approves plan for former Midfield Mobile Home Park  Global News
  
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• Calgary city council approves plan for former Midfield Mobile Home Park

  23-03-2021 15:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary has approved a new land use plan for the former site of the Midfield Mobile Home Park.
  
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• Petition asks Ottawa to review overall effect of expanded coal-mining in Alberta

  23-03-2021 15:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government needs to step in and consider the potential overall effects of Alberta's intent to expand its coal-mining industry, says a petition tabled Monday in the House of Commons.
  
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• New land use plan for Midfield Heights approved by Calgary council

  23-03-2021 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary is moving forward with a plan to redevelop the former site of the Midfield Mobile Home Trailer Park. Sarah Offin has details.
  
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• Surveys find more than 1,000 anti-Asian incidents across Canada since start of pandemic

  23-03-2021 15:30 via cbc.ca
  
  A new report that analyzed surveys that asked people to report occurrences of anti-Asian racism found 1,150 cases across Canada since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis by the Chinese Canadian National Council revealed 60 per cent of the victims were women, and the bulk of cases occurred in British Columbia and Ontario.
  
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• Racism against Asians in Canada ranges from assault to insults since start of pandemic: report

  23-03-2021 15:30 via cbc.ca
  
  A new report that analyzed surveys that asked people to report occurrences of anti-Asian racism found 1,150 cases across Canada since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis by the Chinese Canadian National Council revealed 60 per cent of the victims were women, and the bulk of cases occurred in British Columbia and Ontario.
  
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• Educator urges parents to enrol their children in kindergarten

  23-03-2021 15:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  School boards across the country say the pandemic had led to a decline in kindergarten enrolment.
  
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