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• Jason Kenney defends his leadership amid calls within UCP for his resignation

  28-04-2021 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said calls within his own party for his resignation revolve around frustration over restrictions implemented to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, but he does not regret his decisions.
  
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• No timeline for next AstraZeneca shipment to Alberta – what this means for 2nd doses

  28-04-2021 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Doses of AstraZeneca are being spaced out 12 weeks apart; the first doses of AstraZeneca in Alberta were administered in mid-March.
  
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• Calgary bubble tea businesses impacted by Suez Canal blockage - CTV Toronto

  28-04-2021 23:17 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary bubble tea businesses impacted by Suez Canal blockage  CTV Toronto
  
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• Canadian doctors, Ryan Reynolds and other celebs team up to tackle vaccine hesitancy

  28-04-2021 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The goal of the This Is Our Shot campaign is to dispel myths and to answer questions in more than two dozen languages.
  
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• AHS to brief health-care workers on triage protocol in case 'dire situation' should occur

  28-04-2021 22:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services plans to brief health-care workers on triage protocol this week in case of a "dire situation" where demand for life-sustaining critical care support outstrips resources, CBC News has learned.
  
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• The Grey Eagle Drive In supported by Global Calgary and 770 CHQR

  28-04-2021 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Grey Eagle Drive In is unlike any venue you will find and just minutes from downtown! Located on the beautiful Tsuut’ina Nation at The Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, the 206 car capacity outdoor space along with all West facing hotel rooms overlook the rocky mountains as the backdrop for your next event! The...
  
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• Hundreds of travellers to Canada test positive for COVID-19 variants

  28-04-2021 22:09 via cbc.ca
  
  More than 2,000 people returning to Canada since mandatory hotel quarantines began have tested positive for COVID-19 — and more than a quarter of them were infected with a variant of concern.
  
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• Alberta to send Janssen vaccine shipment to Banff and Wood Buffalo, health minister says

  28-04-2021 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is altering the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility rules for residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Banff and preparing to redirect a large shipment of COVID-19 vaccines to the two communities. 
  
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• Alberta to send J&J vaccine shipment to Banff and Wood Buffalo, health minister says

  28-04-2021 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is altering the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility rules for residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Banff — and will redirect a large shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to both areas.
  
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• Calgary Black Film Festival, supported by Global Calgary & 770 CHQR

  28-04-2021 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  CBFF aims to connect authentic Black stories with viewers of all colours and ethnic origins in Alberta, the province that holds Canada’s third-largest Black population.
  
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• No more AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine appointments available through AHS

  28-04-2021 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Alberta received approximately 270,000 doses of AstraZeneca, and they have all been shipped to pharmacies and AHS."
  
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• Further surgery cancellations likely, predicts former Alberta chief medical officer of health

  28-04-2021 21:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's former chief medical officer of health expects the number of delayed surgeries and procedures will continue to rise unless case numbers start to drop. 
  
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• Alberta changes COVID-19 vaccine rollout to support RMWB and Banff

  28-04-2021 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's Johnson and Johnson vaccine shipment will be directed to the Fort McMurray area and Banff, which are experiencing the highest rates of COVID-19 in the province.
  
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• Kenney announces changes COVID-19 vaccine strategy to target hardest-hit communities

  28-04-2021 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday changes to the province’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy to support the hard-hit communities of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Banff.
  
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• Calgary Black Chambers Society announces creation of new scholarship fund

  28-04-2021 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fifteen scholarships are up for grabs through the Calgary Black Chambers Society's new scholarship fund.
  
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• World women’s curling championship can proceed after no further positive COVID tests

  28-04-2021 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The World Curling Federation said in a release that the other 13 teams at the event have been given clearance to return to action.
  
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• GYMVMT to close some locations after bankruptcy filing, vows to keep fighting

  28-04-2021 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  International Fitness Holdings operates 21 gyms in Calgary and Edmonton including GYMVMT and ClubFit.
  
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• Food site Epicurious will no longer post beef recipes, citing environmental harm

  28-04-2021 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  "We think of this decision as not anti-beef but rather pro-planet," Epicurious said.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Wednesday, April 28

  28-04-2021 18:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 20,721 active cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the second highest total since the pandemic began more than 13 months ago, as hospitals care for 635 patients, including 143 in ICU beds.
  
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• Ottawa's promising a tax credit for carbon capture — but is the tech worth the money?

  28-04-2021 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The recent federal budget promised tax credits for carbon capture projects. What can we learn about the economics of carbon capture from the world's only fully-functioning carbon capture project — at Boundary Dam 3 in Saskatchewan?
  
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• Hockey Night in Canada: Calgary vs. Edmonton - CBC.ca

  28-04-2021 17:23 via cbc.ca
  Hockey Night in Canada: Calgary vs. Edmonton  CBC.ca
  
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• Shaw Charity Classic returns to Calgary for summer 2021

  28-04-2021 17:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The annual tournament, part of the PGA Tour Champions, was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Overcrowded orbit: how space tech is helping direct traffic around Earth

  28-04-2021 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  $9.9 million is being set aside by the Canadian government for the next generation of observational satellites. But is enough being done to protect those valuable resources?
  
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• Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre: 2021 Virtual Gala

  28-04-2021 16:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  All proceeds will be directed towards subsidizing the costs of treatment for AARC families, ensuring that they pay only what they can afford to save their child's life.
  
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• 31 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Calgary 2021 - Avenue Calgary

  28-04-2021 15:58 via avenuecalgary.com
  
  31 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Calgary 2021  Avenue Calgary
  
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• A pathway to Airdrie? How a citizen's proposal captured the city's imagination

  28-04-2021 15:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Airdrie, Rocky View County and Calgary would need to work together to make this pitch a reality.
  
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• Alberta reducing scheduled surgeries in 3 health zones

  28-04-2021 15:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services says scheduled surgical activity in the Edmonton, Calgary and North zones will be reduced by up to 30 per cent due to rising COVID-19 case numbers. Sarah Offin has details.
  
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• Calgary firefighters eligible for COVID-19 vaccine after city designates them as medical 1st responders

  28-04-2021 15:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary firefighters are now able to get COVID-19 vaccine shots after the city designated them as medical first responders.
  
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• Alberta concerned Air Canada relief package may disadvantage WestJet

  28-04-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is asking the federal government for assurances that Air Canada won't get preferential treatment over WestJet now that Ottawa is a part owner of that airline. 
  
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• Vaccine envy: Why can't Canada make COVID-19 doses at home?

  28-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's domestic vaccine manufacturing capability has been hollowed out, leaving the country entirely dependent on foreign sources for COVID-19 vaccines. What happened?
  
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• Councillor Joe Magliocca fully repays City of Calgary after ineligible expense probe

  28-04-2021 07:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The city's priorities and finance committee heard Tuesday that Magliocca had submitted the final repayment of ineligible expenses to the City of Calgary.
  
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• Global Calgary nominated for 13 RTDNA Prairie Region Awards

  28-04-2021 06:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Radio Television Digital News Association Canada Awards recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism.
  
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• GYMVMT prepares to file for bankruptcy, will close some gyms in Calgary and Edmonton

  28-04-2021 05:01 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta fitness chain says it is restructuring in an attempt to stave off bankruptcy and will close some locations due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• GYMVMT filing for bankruptcy, will close some gyms in Calgary and Edmonton

  28-04-2021 05:01 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta fitness chain says it is filing for bankruptcy and closing some locations due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccination side effects: What's normal, what's worth getting checked out?

  28-04-2021 03:51 via cbc.ca
  
  A sore arm. A foggy head. An occasional swollen lymph node. As more and more Calgarians receive their COVID-19 shots, more and more people are comparing the after effects. What's normal? What's worth getting checked out? 
  
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• Magliocca matter officially closed at city council after councillor repays nearly $10K

  28-04-2021 03:34 via cbc.ca
  
  The final report into Ward 2 Coun. Joe Magliocca's ineligible expenses was submitted to the city's priorities and finance committee on Tuesday, rendering the matter closed at city council.
  
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• Calgary Stampede to donate 100000 meals to local food bank - CTV Toronto

  28-04-2021 03:02 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary Stampede to donate 100000 meals to local food bank  CTV Toronto
  
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• Surgeries to be reduced in 3 Alberta health zones as COVID-19 cases surge

  28-04-2021 03:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Surgeries are once again being reduced in some Alberta hospitals as the health-care system fights back against a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for April 27 - Calgary Herald

  28-04-2021 02:53 via calgaryherald.com
  
  COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for April 27  Calgary Herald
  
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• Up to 30% of surgeries delayed in Calgary, Edmonton, northern Alberta as COVID hospitalizations rise

  28-04-2021 02:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is cutting back scheduled surgeries in its two major cities and the northern part of the province to make room for a possible influx of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
  
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• Up to 30% of surgeries delayed in Calgary, Edmonton, northern Alberta as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise - CBC.ca

  28-04-2021 02:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Up to 30% of surgeries delayed in Calgary, Edmonton, northern Alberta as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise  CBC.ca
  
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• Up to 30% of surgeries delayed in Calgary, Edmonton, northern Alberta as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise

  28-04-2021 02:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is cutting back scheduled surgeries in its two major cities and the northern part of the province to make room for a possible influx of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
  
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• Calgary long-term care residents escape pandemic by writing novels

  28-04-2021 02:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pandemic has meant many people living in long-term care facilities had to stay confined to their rooms. But three women at Carewest Garrison Greene in Calgary were inspired them to author their own series of novels. Heather Yourex-West explains on how a love of literature helped Heather Graham, Loretta Scutchings, and Diana Van Geffen...
  
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• Calgary CFO warns against emptying rainy day fund: ‘Pandemic will have trail-on effects’ - Global News

  28-04-2021 02:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary CFO warns against emptying rainy day fund: ‘Pandemic will have trail-on effects’  Global News
  
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• Calgary CFO warns against emptying rainy day fund: ‘Pandemic will have trail-on effects’

  28-04-2021 02:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary city council has a balance to strike when dipping into its rainy day fund while having some leftover to see the city through the pandemic.
  
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• Edmonton man accused of entering U.S. in kayak, fleeing through bush for hours

  28-04-2021 02:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta man is awaiting a next court date in Montana for allegedly crossing the border in a kayak and leading officials on a seven-hour chase through tough terrain.
  
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• New paid conservation pass coming to Kananaskis Country

  28-04-2021 02:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an effort to protect the area and reduce traffic, the Alberta government has announced a new paid pass system for Kananaskis Country. Jackie Wilson reports.
  
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• ‘You guys are hurting’: Calgary microbreweries get support through COVID-19 pandemic

  28-04-2021 01:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Many companies that supply bars and restaurants are struggling in the face of unpredictable shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Gil Tucker reports, some Calgarians in the brewing business have come up with a creative way to help each other through the crisis.
  
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• City deems Calgary firefighters eligible for COVID-19 vaccine after Phase 2C omission

  28-04-2021 01:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary has found a way to have firefighters roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations despite not yet being eligible on the province’s list. Adam MacVicar reports.
  
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• Victim of police violence believes mistreatment racially motivated, judge hears at cop's sentencing hearing

  28-04-2021 01:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Former Calgary constable Trevor Lindsay's victim died months after he suffered a beating at the hands of the officer, but during this week's sentencing hearing, the prosecution is putting another alleged victim on the stand to describe what is purported to be excessive force against a second handcuffed person.
  
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