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• Calgary will have 30 alcohol-friendly picnic sites starting June 1 - Calgary Herald

  26-05-2021 23:52 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary will have 30 alcohol-friendly picnic sites starting June 1  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary's new $80M parkade with a twist opens for business

  26-05-2021 23:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Opening a new $80-million parkade during a pandemic might seem counterintuitive but the City of Calgary says the building is ready to go — so it's open for business.
  
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• Contempt hearings begin in Calgary for anti-mask organizers of illegal public gatherings - CBC.ca

  26-05-2021 23:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Contempt hearings begin in Calgary for anti-mask organizers of illegal public gatherings  CBC.ca
  
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• Pancakes but no parade: What’s likely on the table for the 2021 Calgary Stampede?

  26-05-2021 23:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday there will be "as much Stampede as the community can put on” as he revealed a plan toward reopening Alberta for the summer.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers GM, NHL denounce racist comments about defenceman Ethan Bear

  26-05-2021 23:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Oilers' general manager, the NHL and others are rallying around defenceman Ethan Bear, who was the target of numerous racist online comments after his team was swept from the Stanley Cup playoffs Monday night.
  
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• Calgary infrastructure funding gap widens by $2B in 3 years - Global News

  26-05-2021 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary infrastructure funding gap widens by $2B in 3 years  Global News
  
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• Calgary infrastructure funding gap widens by $2B in 3 years

  26-05-2021 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new report shows the city's 10-year infrastructure spending gap has widened by more than $2 billion, a problem the next council will need to address in upcoming budgets.
  
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• Full capacity at CFL games possible this year if Alberta reaches vaccination targets: Kenney

  26-05-2021 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Kenney says the teams could sell as many seats as possible in their outdoor stadiums if certain targets are met under the province's reopening plan.
  
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• ‘It’s a lost art’: Alberta man recreates historic red river carts

  26-05-2021 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  A part of Indigenous history is being replicated by an Alberta man, fulfilling a dream building red river carts. It's hoped it will showcase the brave journey of the Métis people.
  
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• Police look for help in long weekend shooting of a man affiliated with gang activity in B.C.

  26-05-2021 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Police are looking for suspects that fled the scene of a targeted shooting in the southwest community of Bankview
  
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• Alcohol in Calgary parks pilot project to launch June 1 - CTV Toronto

  26-05-2021 22:22 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Alcohol in Calgary parks pilot project to launch June 1  CTV Toronto
  
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• More details emerge of weekend homicide in Calgary linked to B.C. gang conflict - CBC.ca

  26-05-2021 22:20 via cbc.ca
  
  More details emerge of weekend homicide in Calgary linked to B.C. gang conflict  CBC.ca
  
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• More details emerge of weekend homicide in Calgary linked to B.C. gang conflict

  26-05-2021 22:20 via cbc.ca
  
  More details are emerging about a targeted killing in southwest Calgary that's been tied to increased gang violence in the B.C.'s Lower Mainland.
  
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• AHS wants Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski held in contempt for breaching court order - Calgary Herald

  26-05-2021 22:20 via calgaryherald.com
  
  AHS wants Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski held in contempt for breaching court order  Calgary Herald
  
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• Contempt hearings begin in Calgary for anti-mask organizers of illegal public gatherings

  26-05-2021 22:09 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgary judge says he won’t make a decision about COVID restriction rule-breakers — which include a local pastor, a cafe owner and a mayoral candidate — until after he has heard all five contempt cases, the first of which got underway Wednesday.
  
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• ‘I don’t think many Albertans will feel that this is high-speed’: Kenney on plan to relax COVID-19 restrictions

  26-05-2021 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about how fast Alberta’s plan to relax COVID-19 health restrictions in the province could happen.
  
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• Infectious disease expert weighs in on Alberta’s plan to ease restrictions in fight against COVID-19

  26-05-2021 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Christopher Mody, an infectious disease expert, joins Global News to talk about Alberta’s plan to reopen in the fight against COVID-19.
  
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• Former chief medical officer reacts to Alberta’s plan to ease restrictions in fight against COVID-19

  26-05-2021 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Former chief medical officer of health for Alberta Dr. James Talbot joins Global News to talk about Alberta’s plan to reopen in the fight against COVID-19.
  
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• COVID-19: Mandatory mask requirement would be lifted in Stage 3 of Alberta’s ‘open for summer’ plan

  26-05-2021 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the mandatory indoor mask rule would be lifted as part of Stage 3 in the province’s plan to relax COVID-19 health restrictions.
  
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• COVID-19: Kenney anticipates ‘as much Stampede as the community can put on’ in Calgary

  26-05-2021 21:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney answers a question about what can be expected at the Calgary Stampede if public health measures are relaxed.
  
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• ‘Almost all health restrictions will be gone’: Kenny on Stage 3 of Alberta’s ‘open for summer’ plan

  26-05-2021 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says Stage 3 of the “open for summer” plan will see “almost all health restrictions… gone.”
  
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• Alberta estimates 14% of citizens have COVID-19 immunity from prior infection: Kenney

  26-05-2021 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney says the province estimated that about 14 per cent of the population has natural immunity to COVID-19 when drafting the “open for summer” plan.
  
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• COVID-19: Premier expects Alberta to move to Stage 2 of ‘open for summer’ plan by mid-June

  26-05-2021 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney details Stage 2 of the province’s “open for summer” plan, which he described as a “big step forward.”
  
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• Calgary police seek Subaru Impreza connected to deadly gang-related shooting - CTV Toronto

  26-05-2021 21:45 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary police seek Subaru Impreza connected to deadly gang-related shooting  CTV Toronto
  
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• COVID-19: Kenney details Stage 1 of Alberta’s ‘open for summer’ plan

  26-05-2021 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney outlines Stage 1 of Alberta’s “open for summer” plan, which includes increasing capacity limits for worship services and retail, limited outdoor social gatherings and reopening of personal services.
  
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• COVID-19: Kenney announces ‘open for summer’ plan in Alberta, relaxing most health restrictions

  26-05-2021 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the province’s “open for summer” plan; a three-step approach that will relax most COVID-19 health restrictions.
  
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• Exxon scrambles to stave off dissidents as board fight nears climax

  26-05-2021 21:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Exxon's business strategy hung in the balance on Wednesday as it scrambled to stave off a challenge from investors aiming to reshape its board and align the largest international oil major's growth plans with global moves to combat climate change.
  
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• Woman dies in suspected bear attack northwest of Calgary just weeks after bear killed man 40 km away

  26-05-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Fish and Wildlife staff are investigating a woman's death northwest of Calgary as a suspected bear attack, but say it's far to early to know if it's related to a fatal attack on a man just weeks ago and 40 kilometres away — or a terrible coincidence.
  
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• Woman dies in suspected bear attack near Calgary weeks after bear killed man 40 km away

  26-05-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Fish and Wildlife staff are investigating a woman's death northwest of Calgary as a suspected bear attack, but say it's far too early to know if it's related to a fatal attack on a man a few weeks ago just 40 kilometres away.
  
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• Woman dies in suspected bear attack near Calgary weeks after bear killed man 24 km away - CBC.ca

  26-05-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Woman dies in suspected bear attack near Calgary weeks after bear killed man 24 km away  CBC.ca
  
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• Woman dies in suspected bear attack near Calgary weeks after bear killed man 24 km away

  26-05-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Fish and Wildlife staff are investigating a woman's death northwest of Calgary as a suspected bear attack, but say it's far too early to know if it's related to a fatal attack on a man a few weeks ago just 24 kilometres away.
  
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• Woman dies in suspected bear attack in rural area northwest of Calgary

  26-05-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Provincial officials are investigating an apparent bear attack that was fatal in a rural area northwest of Calgary.
  
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• Woman dies in apparent bear attack weeks after man killed by bear nearby

  26-05-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Provincial officials are investigating an apparent bear attack that was fatal in a rural area northwest of Calgary.
  
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• Death investigated as apparent bear attack northwest of Calgary

  26-05-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Provincial officials are investigating an apparent bear attack that was fatal in a rural area northwest of Calgary.
  
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• Alberta woman dies in suspected bear attack northwest of Calgary weeks after bear killed man 40 km away

  26-05-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Fish and Wildlife staff are investigating a woman's death northwest of Calgary as a suspected bear attack, but say it's far too early to know if it's related to a fatal attack on a man just weeks ago and 40 kilometres away.
  
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• Doctors watch for rare COVID-19 condition in children now that cases have peaked in Alberta

  26-05-2021 21:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgary pediatrician says more children are turning up in hospital with a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19 now that coronavirus cases have peaked in the community.
  
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• Grey Eagle Drive In: Bad Moon Riders, CCR Tribute Band

  26-05-2021 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  CCR Tribute band Bad Moon Riders are veteran musicians that pride themselves on giving a professional and studio-accurate show from start to finish.
  
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• Cochrane Search and Rescue volunteers endure difficult conditions in search for Calgary man - CochraneNow.com

  26-05-2021 21:07 via cochranenow.com
  
  Cochrane Search and Rescue volunteers endure difficult conditions in search for Calgary man  CochraneNow.com
  
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• June Movies at the Grey Eagle Drive In

  26-05-2021 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Grey Eagle Drive In is hosting movie night under the stars! Check out the long list of movies playing throughout the month of June.
  
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• Grey Eagle Drive In: Snotty Nose Rez Kids

  26-05-2021 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  Snotty Nose Rez Kids is a Haisla Hip-Hop duo from Kitimat, BC, composed of rappers Yung Trybez & Young D.
  
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• Alberta’s three-stage summer reopening plan unveiled by Premier Kenney

  26-05-2021 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney unveiled the three stages the province will go through as it lifts the various COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place since last year. Tom Vernon has the details on the noon news.
  
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• Drinking in Calgary parks: what you need to know before you crack a beer - Global News

  26-05-2021 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Drinking in Calgary parks: what you need to know before you crack a beer  Global News
  
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• Drinking in Calgary parks: what you need to know before you crack a beer

  26-05-2021 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Starting June 1, Calgarians will be able to drink alcohol at designated picnic tables in select parks throughout the city as part of a new pilot project.
  
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• Calgary launches pilot project for permitting alcohol in city parks

  26-05-2021 19:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Calgary launched a pilot program Wednesday for allowing people to drink alcohol in some municipal parks.
  
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• BlackTalk Podcast based out of Alberta examines racism, successes and the way forward

  26-05-2021 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  "As a Black individual, when you're rising up through the world what you begin to see is there are certain conditions that you have to endure and overcome in order to succeed."
  
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• Alberta family says stranger shot at them during remote camping trip

  26-05-2021 19:12 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta father says he and his five-year-old son were intentionally shot at by a stranger during a family camping trip northwest of Hinton, Alta.
  
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• Beloved CTV Calgary meteorologist David Spence announces retirement plans - CTV Toronto

  26-05-2021 18:04 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Beloved CTV Calgary meteorologist David Spence announces retirement plans  CTV Toronto
  
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• Beloved CTV Calgary meteorologist David Spence announces retirement plans | CTV News - CTV Toronto

  26-05-2021 18:04 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Beloved CTV Calgary meteorologist David Spence announces retirement plans | CTV News  CTV Toronto
  
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• Suncor Energy targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

  26-05-2021 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Suncor says it expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 megatonnes per year by 2030 from 29 megatonnes per year in 2019 by reducing emissions in its base business.
  
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• Court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut net emissions by 45%

  26-05-2021 17:52 via cbc.ca
  
  A Dutch court on Wednesday ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45 per cent by 2030 compared to 2019 levels in a landmark case brought by climate activism groups, which hailed the decision as a victory for the planet.
  
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