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• Non-profit Quebec law centre to aid environmental group targeted by Alberta oil firm

  10-04-2021 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Quebec Environmental Law Centre is coming to the aid of an environmental group targeted by an Alberta oil company threatening legal action.
  
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• Calgary cyclists speaking out after spike in fatal collisions - CTV Toronto

  10-04-2021 22:58 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary cyclists speaking out after spike in fatal collisions  CTV Toronto
  
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• Brent Sutter, owner of WHL's Rebels, fires himself as head coach

  10-04-2021 22:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Brent Sutter has stepped down as head coach of the Western Hockey League's Red Deer Rebels, a team he owns. The Rebels are 6-6-2 in a season shortened and delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout expands to front-line health-care workers on Monday

  10-04-2021 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government announced Saturday that the province's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is expanding to include front-line health-care workers in Phase 2C.
  
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• Men's world curling championship in Calgary in COVID limbo - Coast Reporter

  10-04-2021 21:18 via coastreporter.net
  
  Men's world curling championship in Calgary in COVID limbo  Coast Reporter
  
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• Alberta expands COVID-19 rapid testing program to hundreds of schools

  10-04-2021 21:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is expanding a rapid testing program in schools to cover up to 200,000 students and 20,000 staff following a pilot in two Calgary schools.
  
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• ‘Book as quick as you can’: Premier says 1.7 M Albertans eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Monday

  10-04-2021 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney announced on Saturday that starting Monday a total of 1.7 million Albertans will be eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccine shot. That includes nearly 250,000 health-care workers and associated staff. That’s on top of 55,000 hospital staff and paramedics and 33,000 continuing care staff. A community of health-care workers, including physicians, nurses,...
  
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• Alberta to significantly expand COVID-19 rapid testing program in schools, says premier

  10-04-2021 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on Saturday announced that rapid testing will be significantly expanding to more schools and regions of the province as soon as possible. The tests will be rolled out to communities in Calgary, Edmonton, Grand Prairie and Lethbridge. Kenney says there are 400,000 rapid test kits that can be administered to about...
  
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• Ward Zero - Episode 1: Top Calgary issues, the next mayor and election misinformation - LiveWire Calgary

  10-04-2021 19:49 via livewirecalgary.com
  
  Ward Zero - Episode 1: Top Calgary issues, the next mayor and election misinformation  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Alberta government updating COVID-19 school rapid testing program

  10-04-2021 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  A month ago, the province announced a pilot program that would expand testing to target asymptomatic Albertans in a number of sectors including schools.
  
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• Alberta government expanding COVID-19 school rapid testing program

  10-04-2021 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Four-hundred-forty-thousand rapid test kits will be distributed at the selected schools.
  
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• Calgary school board says no to United Conservative draft school curriculum - Rimbey Review

  10-04-2021 19:14 via rimbeyreview.com
  
  Calgary school board says no to United Conservative draft school curriculum  Rimbey Review
  
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• David Rittich, Sam Bennett and Derek Ryan could move as Calgary Flames embark on new chapter - TSN

  10-04-2021 18:36 via tsn.ca
  
  David Rittich, Sam Bennett and Derek Ryan could move as Calgary Flames embark on new chapter  TSN
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Saturday, April 10

  10-04-2021 18:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 1,521 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and new numbers are expected to be released by the province around 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
  
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• Vertigo Theatre turns to mystery radio shows during the pandemic

  10-04-2021 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Craig Hall, the artistic director of Vertigo Theatre, joins Global News Calgary with details on its mystery radio series and its latest installment Incendiary: An Asha Ray Serial.
  
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• The Style Guys home refresh tips

  10-04-2021 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Style Guys join Global News Calgary with tips and tricks on freshening up your home this spring: from tackling spring cleaning to sprucing up your outdoor space.
  
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• CBE will not test drive controversial new Alberta curriculum this fall

  10-04-2021 16:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The Calgary Board of Education will not take part in the provincial government's controversial new draft K-6 curriculum pilot project this fall.
  
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• Friends, family plea for return of late Red Deer artist's stolen painting

  10-04-2021 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  An iconic piece of Red Deer street art is missing, and the family and friends of the late artist want it back. 
  
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• Game Notes: Edmonton Oilers @ Calgary Flames — Game 42 - Oilers Nation

  10-04-2021 15:00 via oilersnation.com
  Game Notes: Edmonton Oilers @ Calgary Flames — Game 42  Oilers Nation
  
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• GlobalFest virtual cooking class

  10-04-2021 14:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ken Goosen and Ibu Kartini join Global News Calgary to discuss their virtual cooking class where you can learn how to make a popular Indonesian dish.
  
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• These birds are known to 'walk underwater' and are perfectly fine with icy cold streams

  10-04-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  You may have heard of birds swimming underwater — but how about walking?
  
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• Opinion: Alberta’s economic recovery can start with our youth - Calgary Herald

  10-04-2021 13:09 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Opinion: Alberta’s economic recovery can start with our youth  Calgary Herald
  
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• Letters, April 10: 'Don't flinch, Premier Kenney' - Calgary Sun

  10-04-2021 13:08 via calgarysun.com
  
  Letters, April 10: 'Don't flinch, Premier Kenney'  Calgary Sun
  
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• Why this Calgary woman paid $80 to grow a popular houseplant nearly from scratch - CBC.ca

  10-04-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Why this Calgary woman paid $80 to grow a popular houseplant nearly from scratch  CBC.ca
  
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• Polarization, politics and policy failure: Alberta's response to COVID-19

  10-04-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Whatever happens, we’re now in a situation where Alberta is verging on being ungovernable, at least in terms of the pandemic, says political scientist Lisa Young.
  
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• Here’s how home prices compare to incomes across Canada

  10-04-2021 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The average national home price is now more than seven times the average household income, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association and Statistics Canada.
  
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• Tigers suspend team activities over COVID case in Calgary Hitmen cohort - Medicine Hat News

  10-04-2021 12:20 via medicinehatnews.com
  Tigers suspend team activities over COVID case in Calgary Hitmen cohort  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Coronavirus variants are testing the limits of what we once thought was safe in Canada

  10-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The rapid spread of more contagious coronavirus variants across Canada is driving a devastating third wave in much of the country and increasing the level of risk in situations previously thought to be relatively safe from COVID-19.
  
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• Calgary curling bubble hit by COVID - Winnipeg Free Press

  10-04-2021 07:05 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Calgary curling bubble hit by COVID  Winnipeg Free Press
  
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• Positive COVID-19 tests lead to postponed matches at World Men’s Curling Championship in Calgary: officials

  10-04-2021 06:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  All matches at the World Men's Curling Championship taking place in Calgary are being postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests, Curling Canada said late Friday night.
  
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• Positive COVID-19 tests in Calgary bubble halt playoffs at men's curling worlds

  10-04-2021 06:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Playoffs at the world men's curling championship in Calgary have been suspended because of positive tests for the COVID-19 virus.
  
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• Motorcycle rider in life-threatening condition after crash in southeast Calgary: EMS - Global News

  10-04-2021 06:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Motorcycle rider in life-threatening condition after crash in southeast Calgary: EMS  Global News
  
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• Motorcycle rider in life-threatening condition after crash in southeast Calgary: EMS

  10-04-2021 06:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  A person riding a motorcycle was taken to hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries after he was involved in a crash in southeast Calgary on Monday night.
  
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• Man in critical condition after being rescued from Calgary’s Bow River: EMS - Global News

  10-04-2021 06:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Man in critical condition after being rescued from Calgary’s Bow River: EMS  Global News
  
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• Man in critical condition after being rescued from Calgary’s Bow River: EMS

  10-04-2021 06:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man has been taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after he was rescued from the Bow River on Friday, according to Calgary EMS.
  
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• Stress and fear in the factories: The toll taken by COVID-19 inside some busy Alberta workplaces

  10-04-2021 03:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Businesses across Alberta have spent the last year on a cycle of closing and reopening. But in many of the province's factories, doors have stayed open and the pace has been busy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• A look back at Prince Philip's visits to Alberta

  10-04-2021 03:55 via cbc.ca
  
  As people around the world share memories of Prince Philip, we take a look at his visits to Alberta.
  
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• Calgary aims to make Plus-15 pedestrian network easier to navigate

  10-04-2021 03:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The wayfinding update is expected to help people navigate and access the 16-kilometre long Plus-15 network, including its 86 bridges throughout the downtown core.
  
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• AHS to issue closure order to small-town Alberta café for flouting COVID-19 rules again

  10-04-2021 03:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Whistle Stop Café will be ordered to close by Alberta Health Services after staff found the eatery was not complying with new COVID-19 restrictions that took effect Friday.
  
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• City of Calgary wins 2 national awards for innovative design projects - CTV Toronto

  10-04-2021 03:03 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  City of Calgary wins 2 national awards for innovative design projects  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary Board of Education won’t pilot Alberta’s draft K-6 curriculum

  10-04-2021 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CBE joins major districts including Edmonton Public Schools, St. Albert Public Schools and the Lethbridge School District in saying it won't pilot the draft curriculum. 
  
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• Okanagan residents react to Prince Philip’s death

  10-04-2021 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Kelowna resident Victor Laderoute who worked as a private butler for Prince Philip and the Queen during a private stay in 2005 remembers the duke fondly.
  
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• Calgary restaurant owner stays open despite new Alberta health rules | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  10-04-2021 02:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary restaurant owner stays open despite new Alberta health rules | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Calgary restaurant owner stays open despite new Alberta health rules

  10-04-2021 02:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary restaurant Bennys Breakfast Bar continued indoor service Friday afternoon despite new health restrictions limiting food and drink to service to patios, pick-up and delivery. As Matthew Conrod reports, even the restaurant’s owner is unsure of what punishment he may face.
  
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• Calgary tributes, condolences pour in over passing of Prince Philip

  10-04-2021 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Britons in Calgary are extending their deep condolences on the passing of Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh was no stranger to Calgary and as Christa Dao reports, there is deep sadness among the community.
  
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• City of Calgary aims to make Plus-15 network easier to navigate | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  10-04-2021 02:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Calgary aims to make Plus-15 network easier to navigate | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• City of Calgary aims to make Plus-15 network easier to navigate

  10-04-2021 02:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Snaking through the downtown core, the Plus-15 system can be hard to maneuver, something the City of Calgary hopes to fix. Adam MacVicar reports.
  
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• Environmental services staff step up in fight against COVID-19 in Alberta

  10-04-2021 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pandemic has put an emphasis on hygiene, but for one group, keeping things clean has always been a top priority at work,
  
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• CBC Calgary News at 6, April 09, 2021

  10-04-2021 02:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Current and comprehensive news stories from around Calgary and Southern Alberta
  
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• How to prepare for potential floods in Alberta this rain season

  10-04-2021 01:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Thirty-seven per cent of Canadians say they don't know how to protect their homes from flooding.
  
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