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• 2 people found dead on property in southern Alberta last month: RCMP

  06-04-2021 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two people who lived together have been found dead on a property near Cremona, Alta., the RCMP said on Tuesday. The bodies were discovered last month.
  
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• Police watchdog investigates fatal officer-involved shooting on Alberta First Nation

  06-04-2021 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  ASIRT says the individual, who had outstanding warrants, slammed the door on the officers who then returned to their vehicles.
  
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• Plan to revitalize Calgary's downtown seeks to attract more people to live, work, play - Global News

  06-04-2021 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Plan to revitalize Calgary's downtown seeks to attract more people to live, work, play  Global News
  
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• Plan to revitalize Calgary’s downtown seeks to attract more people to live, work, play

  06-04-2021 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary's Greater Downtown Plan focuses on principles of making the downtown a better place to live and do business, while addressing things like climate change and transportation.
  
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• Alberta’s first Costco Business Centre opens in west Edmonton

  06-04-2021 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  If you want a 200-litre barrel olive oil, 50-pound bags of of carrots, or a three-kilogram bucket of Nutella, then Edmonton's new Costco Business Centre is the place to shop.
  
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• Questions raised about how Alberta released info about P.1 COVID-19 variant outbreaks

  06-04-2021 22:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The mayor of Edson is calling on the Alberta government to be more forthcoming with information about tweets were issued about two COVID-19 variant outbreaks in this province.
  
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• 2021 Betty’s Run for ALS

  06-04-2021 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Now more than ever, your support makes a difference in enabling us to continue to support families living with ALS in a time of social distancing.
  
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• Indigenous artists face unique challenges, opportunities in the COVID-19 pandemic

  06-04-2021 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Indigenous local artists encounter unique changes and challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic devastates the entertainment industry, leaving many artists struggling to find work.
  
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• GILBERTSON: Monahan’s wayward shot sums up season for Flames — a big miss - Calgary Sun

  06-04-2021 21:33 via calgarysun.com
  
  GILBERTSON: Monahan’s wayward shot sums up season for Flames — a big miss  Calgary Sun
  
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• Road crews ahead of schedule with nearly 1,000 potholes repaired, Nenshi says

  06-04-2021 21:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Nearly 1,000 potholes have already been filled since warmer weather arrived in Calgary, Mayor Naheed Nenshi said Tuesday. 
  
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• 4th request made to federal government to join coal mine environmental review in Alberta

  06-04-2021 21:23 via cbc.ca
  
  A fourth request has been made to the federal government to get involved in the environmental review of a coal mine proposed in the Rockies in southwestern Alberta.
  
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• COVID-19 variants reducing hospital capacity, increasing ER wait times: Alberta doctor

  06-04-2021 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  In waves one and two of the pandemic, Dr. Mithani said COVID-19 units could cohort between two and four positive patients in the same room. With variants, that can't be done.
  
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• Community Shred Day by Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic

  06-04-2021 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sensitive documents taking over your filing cabinet? Worried about data security and ID theft? Tired of spending hours with a personal shredder only to find paper remnants all over your home office? Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic has teamed up with Pulp Shred with a solution to provide you peace of mind! Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic...
  
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• Healing horses help people deal with trauma during pandemic

  06-04-2021 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The pandemic has left many struggling with their mental health and to deal with it some are turning to an unusual therapy.
  
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• 18th Calgary Underground Film Festival

  06-04-2021 20:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Movie lovers will be able to stream the bulk of films over 10 days from April 23 – May 2 followed by three days of drive-ins from June 3-5, 2021.
  
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• Review hears closing arguments into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods - Global News

  06-04-2021 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Review hears closing arguments into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods  Global News
  
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• Review hears closing arguments into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods

  06-04-2021 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Closing arguments are being held Tuesday at a review of a proposed reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding.
  
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• Calgary roads have ‘way fewer’ potholes this year thanks to a mild winter

  06-04-2021 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said road crews are ahead of schedule this year and have already filled nearly 1,000 potholes.
  
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• Review hears closing arguments into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods - CTV Toronto

  06-04-2021 20:03 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Review hears closing arguments into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods  CTV Toronto
  
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• Another request made to federal government to join coal mine environmental review in Alberta

  06-04-2021 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fourth request has been made to the federal government to get involved in the review of a coal mine proposed for Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
  
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• Energy industry optimism rising to pre-pandemic levels, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says

  06-04-2021 19:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Predictions of the end of the oil industry during a global price war and the pandemic a year ago have proven false and the sector is rebounding to pre-COVID levels of production and pricing, the head of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said as the association's energy symposium began in Calgary on Tuesday.
  
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• Energy industry optimism rising but producers still cautious, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says

  06-04-2021 19:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Predictions of the end of the oil industry during a global price war and the pandemic a year ago have proven false and the sector is rebounding to pre-COVID levels of production and pricing, the head of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said as the association's energy symposium began in Calgary on Tuesday.
  
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• Sale of Husky fuel stations stopped, says Cenovus CEO

  06-04-2021 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CEO of Cenovus Energy Inc. says a pending sale of Husky Energy Inc.'s chain of retail fuel stations was halted.
  
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• Why spotting a 'forest kitten' can be challenging but fascinating

  06-04-2021 19:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Have you ever spotted a "forest kitten," the seldom-seen but adorable pine marten that hides in Alberta's forests? Naturalist Brian Keating says he saw the small animal in February near Lake Louise — prompting him to tell The Homestretch what makes the animal so remarkable.
  
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• Spotting a pine marten, or 'forest kitten,' is a challenging but fascinating experience, says naturalist

  06-04-2021 19:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Have you ever spotted a "forest kitten," the seldom-seen but adorable creature that hides in Alberta's forests? Naturalist Brian Keating says he saw the small animal in February near Lake Louise — prompting him to tell The Homestretch what makes the animal so remarkable.
  
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• With variant cases 'winning' race, Alberta returns to Step 1 COVID-19 restrictions

  06-04-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  With the province on track to have up to 1,000 COVID-19 patients in hospital by the end of April, Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta will return to Step 1 restrictions to try to slow the spread of highly contagious variants of the coronavirus.
  
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• 'We must defeat these variants,' says Kenney as Alberta returns to tighter COVID-19 restrictions

  06-04-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  With the province on track to have up to 1,000 COVID-19 patients in hospital by the end of April, Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta will return to Step 1 restrictions to try to slow the spread of highly contagious variants of the coronavirus.
  
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• 'We must defeat these variants': Alberta returns to tighter COVID-19 restrictions

  06-04-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  With the province on track to have up to 1,000 COVID-19 patients in hospital by the end of April, Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta will return to Step 1 restrictions to try to slow the spread of highly contagious variants of the coronavirus.
  
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• 'We must defeat these variants': Alberta returns to Step 1 COVID-19 restrictions

  06-04-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  With the province on track to have up to 1,000 COVID-19 patients in hospital by the end of April, Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta will return to Step 1 restrictions to try to slow the spread of highly contagious variants of the coronavirus.
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney to join chief medical officer to update Alberta on COVID-19 pandemic

  06-04-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the province's chief medical officer of health are expected to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday afternoon. You can watch it live here. 
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney, chief medical officer, to update Alberta on COVID-19 pandemic

  06-04-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the province's chief medical officer of health are expected to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday afternoon. You can watch it live here. 
  
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• More Albertans join queue for COVID-19 vaccines as case and variant numbers surge

  06-04-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw is expected to provide an update Tuesday afternoon. You can watch it live here. 
  
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• Cenovus pumps the brakes on plans to sell off Husky gas stations

  06-04-2021 19:03 via cbc.ca
  
  The CEO of Cenovus Energy Inc. says a pending sale of Husky Energy Inc.'s chain of retail fuel stations was halted as part of the $3.8-billion all-stock takeover that closed early this year.
  
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• Building the Big Four: A first in Canada - Calgary Herald

  06-04-2021 18:32 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Building the Big Four: A first in Canada  Calgary Herald
  
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• Pulled from snow by partner, skier caught in avalanche dies from injuries - Calgary Herald

  06-04-2021 18:27 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Pulled from snow by partner, skier caught in avalanche dies from injuries  Calgary Herald
  
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• Has your teen turned to crime? Lawyer warns calling police may not be right answer

  06-04-2021 17:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  What do you do if your child's behaviour turns criminal? An Alberta lawyer is warning parents to think before they act.
  
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• Three-quarters of oil and gas sector jobs could be displaced by 2050 in move to cut emissions: TD report

  06-04-2021 17:03 via cbc.ca
  
  A report by TD Bank suggests up to three-quarters of those working in the oil and gas sector could lose their jobs over the next three decades as Canada works toward its greenhouse gas emission targets.
  
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• COVID-19: Albertans with underlying health conditions born in 1973 or earlier eligible for vaccine

  06-04-2021 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta is once again expanding its COVID-19 vaccine rollout to include thousands more people. 
  
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• Industry optimism rising to pre-pandemic levels, CAPP energy symposium hears

  06-04-2021 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The head of CAPP says predictions of the end of the oil industry a year ago have proven false and the sector is rebounding to pre-COVID levels of production and pricing.
  
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• The Travel Lady: A new charter airline to a popular destination

  06-04-2021 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the possibility of new charter airline catering to sun seekers.
  
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• Learn more about Green Shirt Day 2021

  06-04-2021 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Toby and Bernie Boulet join Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss Green Shirt Day 2021, in support of organ donor awareness and registration across Canada.
  
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• Should a ‘true’ stay-at-home order be implemented? Doctor breaks down your latest COVID-19 headlines

  06-04-2021 16:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Infectious diseases physician Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks about the latest COVID-19 headlines, including school closures in Ontario, rising ICU admissions and calls from health officials for a true stay-at-home order.
  
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• Chasing 1% by Caris Simmons

  06-04-2021 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Caris Simmons, 17, is one of 10 finalists in the Grades 10 to 12 category of The First Page student writing challenge.
  
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• Calgary student wins First Page student writing competition in high school category

  06-04-2021 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Caris Simmons, 17, is one of 10 finalists in the Grades 10 to 12 category of The First Page student writing challenge.
  
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• Will Alberta announce new COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday?

  06-04-2021 15:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Is Alberta on the cusp of announcing tighter COVID-19 health restrictions?
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, April 6

  06-04-2021 15:44 via cbc.ca
  
  The province's Emergency Management Cabinet Committee is meeting Tuesday morning after variant outbreaks and high COVID-19 case numbers over the long weekend.
  
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• Could Alberta see COVID-19 restrictions tighten?

  06-04-2021 15:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s emergency management cabinet committee is meeting on Tuesday amid rising COVID-19 case numbers. As Sarah Offin reports, many are bracing for the possibility officials will determine tighter health restrictions are needed in the province.
  
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• Interest in municipal solar projects heating up in Alberta

  06-04-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Municipal Solar Program started five years ago but 2020 was by far its biggest year: 22 projects were completed and the program saw its energy capacity almost double, from 10 to 19 megawatts.
  
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• Feeling lost? Calgary Plus 15 network getting wayfinding update - CBC.ca

  06-04-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Feeling lost? Calgary Plus 15 network getting wayfinding update  CBC.ca
  
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• Feeling lost? Calgary Plus 15 network getting wayfinding update

  06-04-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Plus 15 network is a well-worn path between offices and shops for some, while others see it as a convoluted maze with dead ends leeching life from the street.
  
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