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• 3 Albertans under 50 reported dead from COVID-19 Wednesday

  05-05-2021 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta reported an additional 2,271 cases of COVID-19 had been reported in the last 24 hours on Wednesday. Three new deaths were also reported.
  
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• Operators of Calgary Dairy Queen win appeal to rebuild burned-down restaurant - Global News

  05-05-2021 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Operators of Calgary Dairy Queen win appeal to rebuild burned-down restaurant  Global News
  
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• Operators of Calgary Dairy Queen win appeal to rebuild burned-down restaurant

  05-05-2021 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Calgary administration rejected the franchisees' application to rebuild, citing planned modifications to the drive-thru, as well as the overall size of the restaurant.
  
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• One person injured after shooting in northwest Calgary - Calgary Herald

  05-05-2021 23:47 via calgaryherald.com
  
  One person injured after shooting in northwest Calgary  Calgary Herald
  
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• ‘I wish she could’ve gotten help’: Daughter of Alberta woman who died after AstraZeneca vaccine

  05-05-2021 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eight days after receiving an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, 52-year-old Lisa Stonehouse had heart palpitations, chills, nausea and a severe headache, her daughter Jordan said.
  
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• Shooting in northwest Calgary sends 1 person to hospital - CTV Toronto

  05-05-2021 23:37 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Shooting in northwest Calgary sends 1 person to hospital  CTV Toronto
  
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• Enbridge CEO says Line 3 and Line 5 pipelines in U.S. are ‘absolutely critical’

  05-05-2021 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CEO of Enbridge says the Line 3 and Line 5 pipelines in the U.S. are "absolutely critical'' as each faces ongoing hurdles thrown up by opponents.
  
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• By the numbers: Alberta expected to receive about 2.4 million more vaccine doses by July 4

  05-05-2021 23:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is scheduled to get more than 2.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines — almost all of it Pfizer-BioNTech — between now and July 4, according to the federal government.
  
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• Canmore-area nurse shares devastating loss of two babies

  05-05-2021 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite her compassion and deep love for her work, helping others, she said nothing could really prepare her to experience it herself.
  
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• Calgary community cleanups continue this year after a COVID-19 hiatus - LiveWire Calgary

  05-05-2021 22:11 via livewirecalgary.com
  Calgary community cleanups continue this year after a COVID-19 hiatus  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Alberta restaurant owners frustrated as COVID-19 closures cut into prime patio season

  05-05-2021 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta bar and restaurant owners say they're frustrated their patios are being forced to close under tighter COVID-19 restrictions just as the weather is starting to warm up.
  
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• Albertans line up as Montana tribe gifts surplus COVID-19 vaccines to Canadian neighbours

  05-05-2021 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  On a cloudy spring day, hundreds lined up in their cars on the Canadian side of the border crossing that separates Alberta and Montana.
  
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• Recipes with Julie Van Rosendaal: Make your own patio grub

  05-05-2021 21:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Patio season is upon us, and although flocking to them isn't the option it used to be, we can still dine al fresco — on our own patios, with our housemates or close cohorts, or well spread out in the yard or park, ensuring we follow safety guidelines.
  
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• Edmonton's loss may turn into Calgary Stampeders' gain with Hubbard - Edmonton Sun

  05-05-2021 20:56 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Edmonton's loss may turn into Calgary Stampeders' gain with Hubbard  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Woman killed, 2 injured in highway crash near Three Hills, Alberta

  05-05-2021 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emergency crews were called to Highway 27 at Range Road 251 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, after a two-vehicle crash. 
  
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• Kenney pleads with Albertans to ‘come together for the next month’ amid COVID-19 restrictions

  05-05-2021 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney pleads with Albertans to come together for the next month to allow COVID-19 vaccines to work so the province can move past the pandemic.
  
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• Kenney hopes to see COVID-19 numbers flatline and come down before relaxing restrictions

  05-05-2021 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney says there are no defined metrics for relaxing the recently announced COVID-19 health measures in Alberta, but hopes to see the average daily cases and overall case count come down before relaxing measures.
  
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• ‘Assurances of adequate supply’ the reason Alberta can open COVID-19 vaccine to larger population

  05-05-2021 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro explain the reason Alberta is able to open up availability of the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 12 and older.
  
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• Kenney admits to receiving more threats during COVID-19 pandemic

  05-05-2021 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has been receiving more threats during the COVID-19 pandemic and tells people it’s “time to calm down.”
  
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• Justice minister outlines enforcement measures during COVID-19 health restrictions

  05-05-2021 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu outlines increased fines and a new enforcement protocol to coordinate a multi-agency response to repeat offenders.
  
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• Alberta school boards advised to focus on fundamentals for grades K to 6

  05-05-2021 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announces that school boards in the province have been advised to focus on the fundamentals for students in kindergarten to Grade 6 after COVID-19 forced them to learn from home.
  
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• Alberta health minister offers condolences to family of woman who died from blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

  05-05-2021 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro offers condolences to the family of a woman who died after a rare blood clot linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• Alberta offers COVID-19 vaccine to all residents 12 & up

  05-05-2021 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  One day after announcing tighter public COVID-19 health measures in Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney has announced that starting on Monday, May 10, all residents 12 and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• Road Ahead 2021: What the heck is going on? A public forum

  05-05-2021 20:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Join us for an exploration of the current upheavals in Alberta society and politics from protest rodeos to vaccine debates, political infighting to populism and even everyday exhaustion.
  
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• Calgary chosen to stage 2023 World Junior Figure Skating Championships - Insidethegames.biz

  05-05-2021 19:58 via insidethegames.biz
  
  Calgary chosen to stage 2023 World Junior Figure Skating Championships  Insidethegames.biz
  
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• Alberta government implements new strategy to enforce COVID-19 restrictions

  05-05-2021 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government said it is getting tougher on those breaking public health orders brought in amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The government said fines will double from $1,000 to $2,000 for those found to be breaking COVID-19 restrictions. “Action must be taken and action is being taken,” Justice Minister Kaycee Madu said Wednesday morning. “We...
  
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• Cocktails for a Cause: Virtual Class

  05-05-2021 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  We love cocktails! And learning to make new creative cocktails while helping out Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society is even better!
  
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• Alberta to begin booking COVID-19 vaccines for people ages 12+ by May 10

  05-05-2021 18:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced on Wednesday that the province’s vaccine rollout will expand to include anyone over the age of 12 by Monday, May 10.
  
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• Calgary fundraiser aimed at welcoming Darkness Into Light in support of suicide prevention - CTV Toronto

  05-05-2021 18:25 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary fundraiser aimed at welcoming Darkness Into Light in support of suicide prevention  CTV Toronto
  
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• Crowd grows in race to be Calgary's next mayor - CBC.ca

  05-05-2021 18:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Crowd grows in race to be Calgary's next mayor  CBC.ca
  
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• Health officials close Whistle Stop Café after Alberta restaurant ignores COVID-19 rules for months

  05-05-2021 18:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Wednesday, AHS officials as well as RCMP physically closed the Whistle Stop Café in Mirror, Alta. and prevented access to the building.
  
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• RCMP investigate missing Alberta man’s death as animal attack

  05-05-2021 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP suspect a man whose body was found north of Calgary this week was attacked and killed by a wild animal.
  
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• Man found dead northwest of Calgary in suspected bear attack

  05-05-2021 16:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Mounties are investigating the death of a man near Waiparous Village northwest of Calgary as a suspected bear attack.
  
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• Man found dead northwest of Calgary in suspected animal attack

  05-05-2021 16:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Mounties are investigating the death of a man near Waiparous Village northwest of Calgary as a suspected animal attack.
  
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• Beloved Calgary professor found dead northwest of Calgary in suspected bear attack

  05-05-2021 16:52 via cbc.ca
  
  A beloved Calgary professor has been found dead near Waiparous Village northwest of the city after what is suspected to be a bear attack.
  
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• University of Calgary senior instructor killed in suspected bear attack near Waiparous - CTV Toronto

  05-05-2021 16:45 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  University of Calgary senior instructor killed in suspected bear attack near Waiparous  CTV Toronto
  
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• All Albertans aged 12 and older will be eligible for vaccines by Monday, premier says

  05-05-2021 15:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta will expand its vaccine rollout by Monday to include everyone aged 12 and older, Premier Jason Kenney says.
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro to address new COVID-19 restrictions

  05-05-2021 15:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney will hold his first press conference since announcing a wide-sweeping clampdown of public health measures intended to lessen the impact of a surging third wave.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Wednesday, May 5

  05-05-2021 15:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and key members of his cabinet are set to take questions Wednesday on new COVID-19 health restrictions — which include a temporary suspension of in-class learning from kindergarten to Grade 12 across the province.
  
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• Two flight exposures reported from Calgary to Victoria – Saanich News - Saanich News

  05-05-2021 15:27 via saanichnews.com
  
  Two flight exposures reported from Calgary to Victoria – Saanich News  Saanich News
  
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• Calgary weather for Wednesday, May 5 - CTV Toronto

  05-05-2021 15:23 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary weather for Wednesday, May 5  CTV Toronto
  
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• Jason Kenney to field questions on new COVID-19 rules Wednesday morning

  05-05-2021 14:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Kenney is set to hold a news conference with Health Minister Tyler Shandro, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu at 10 a.m.
  
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• Jason Kenney to field questions on new COVID-19 rules on Wednesday morning

  05-05-2021 14:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Kenney is set to hold a news conference with Health Minister Tyler Shandro, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu at 10 a.m.
  
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• Alberta education minister ‘truly hopes’ temporary shift to online learning will be the last

  05-05-2021 14:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's education minister said while difficult, the decision to shift to online learning for the next couple of weeks was a necessary step to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Red dresses hang in Calgary trees to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women - CBC.ca

  05-05-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Red dresses hang in Calgary trees to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women  CBC.ca
  
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• Red dresses hang in Calgary trees to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women

  05-05-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  On Tuesday, a small group from the Calgary chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol tied red ribbons and hung red dresses from trees along Memorial Drive.
  
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• Crowd grows in race to be Calgary's next mayor

  05-05-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The crowd of candidates vying to be Calgary's next mayor is rounding into form.
  
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• Alberta government plans to replace lapsed turn-off-the-taps law

  05-05-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government has allowed its contentious “turn-off-the-taps” law for oil and gas exports to expire.
  
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• Calgary doctors using social media apps and fundraising to help India in battle against COVID - CBC.ca

  05-05-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary doctors using social media apps and fundraising to help India in battle against COVID  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary doctors using social media apps and fundraising to help India in battle against COVID

  05-05-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of doctors, nurses and lawyers in Calgary is rallying to help India’s collapsing health-care system and its COVID-19 patients, who are facing a crisis in that country.
  
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