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• More than 158K COVID-19 vaccine appointments booked through AHS Thursday

  11-06-2021 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Friday in Alberta, there were 296 people in hospital with the virus, 79 of whom were in ICU.
  
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• 30 new murals transform Calgary into 'open air' art gallery - CTV Toronto

  11-06-2021 23:44 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  30 new murals transform Calgary into 'open air' art gallery  CTV Toronto
  
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• 2 injured in stabbing at Calgary church - Global News

  11-06-2021 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  2 injured in stabbing at Calgary church  Global News
  
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• 2 injured in stabbing at Calgary church

  11-06-2021 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officers were called to the New Victory Church on West Valley Road S.W. at about 12:40 p.m. "for reports of a man in (a) building stabbing people."
  
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• Calgary's Olympic Oval reopens to Canada's speed skaters - CTV Toronto

  11-06-2021 23:21 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary's Olympic Oval reopens to Canada's speed skaters  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary Stampede rodeo performers get exemption from COVID-19 travel restriction

  11-06-2021 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  International performers set to compete in the rodeo portion of the Calgary Stampede have been granted an exemption to Canada's COVID-19 travel exemption.
  
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• Alberta's police watchdog to investigate after man dies in Airdrie RCMP custody

  11-06-2021 23:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's police watchdog will investigate the death of an Alberta man that occurred while he was in Airdrie RCMP custody, the RCMP said Friday.
  
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• Alberta Health Services files $1.3-million defamation lawsuit against mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston - Calgary Herald

  11-06-2021 22:52 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Alberta Health Services files $1.3-million defamation lawsuit against mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston  Calgary Herald
  
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• Delta variant worries grow in Alberta as rollout of 2nd COVID vaccine doses accelerates

  11-06-2021 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  As Alberta speeds up rollout of second COVID-19 vaccine doses, concerns are mounting about a small but growing number of cases of the more infectious delta variant, and questions are emerging about the level of protection vaccines offer and which second dose is best for those who have a choice.
  
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• Delta variant worries grow in Alberta as rollout of 2nd COVID doses accelerates

  11-06-2021 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  As Alberta speeds up rollout of second COVID-19 doses, concerns are mounting about a small but growing number of cases of the more infectious Delta variant, and questions are emerging about the level of protection vaccines offer and which second dose is best for those who have a choice.
  
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• So you've had your second dose. What now?

  11-06-2021 21:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of fully vaccinated Canadians is slowly rising and all levels of government are under pressure to start outlining which restrictions can be lifted for those who've gotten their second doses — and how they'll be expected to prove it.
  
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• BUMP brightens up Calgary's street patios with 30 new mural barriers - CBC.ca

  11-06-2021 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  BUMP brightens up Calgary's street patios with 30 new mural barriers  CBC.ca
  
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• BUMP brightens up Calgary's street patios with 30 new mural barriers

  11-06-2021 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  BUMP — which puts on a mural festival every August — is bringing more public art to Calgary's streets through a new partnership with the city's roads department.
  
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• Jason Kenney Wants the Calgary Stampede To Go Ahead Next Month. The Canadian Forces Are Not Sure It's Safe. - PressProgress

  11-06-2021 21:03 via pressprogress.ca
  
  Jason Kenney Wants the Calgary Stampede To Go Ahead Next Month. The Canadian Forces Are Not Sure It's Safe.  PressProgress
  
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• Police seek driver who struck teen cyclist, took him to hospital, handed him $100 — then left

  11-06-2021 21:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary police are searching for a driver who rear-ended a teenager on a bicycle, then dropped him off at a hospital with a broken nose and "significant scrapes," but left without leaving her name or telling police.
  
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• Calgary-area fire safety company with history of rule-breaking guilty of 15 code violations - CBC.ca

  11-06-2021 20:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary-area fire safety company with history of rule-breaking guilty of 15 code violations  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary Stampede receives quarantine exemption to bring international competitors across border - Calgary Sun

  11-06-2021 20:24 via calgarysun.com
  
  Calgary Stampede receives quarantine exemption to bring international competitors across border  Calgary Sun
  
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• Andrew Mangiapane wins MVP at the 2021 IIHF World Hockey Championship

  11-06-2021 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Flames winger Andrew Mangiapane joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss being named Most Valuable Player at the 2021 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Latvia.
  
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• Here are 8 Calgary events we can't wait for this summer | Listed - Daily Hive

  11-06-2021 19:51 via dailyhive.com
  
  Here are 8 Calgary events we can't wait for this summer | Listed  Daily Hive
  
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• Alberta creates grant program for security measures to deter hate crimes

  11-06-2021 19:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The province is directing $500,000 to a a new grant intended to help groups targeted by hate crimes pay for security costs and upgrades, from cameras to protection planning.
  
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• Calgary police looking for suspects in cannabis shop robbery - Calgary Herald

  11-06-2021 19:25 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary police looking for suspects in cannabis shop robbery  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary Stampede rodeo performers and staff get federal COVID travel exemption

  11-06-2021 19:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Rodeo performers and staff have been granted a federal COVID-19 travel exemption to participate in this summer's Calgary Stampede. 
  
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• COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for June 11 - Calgary Herald

  11-06-2021 19:14 via calgaryherald.com
  
  COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for June 11  Calgary HeraldRodeo competitors, workers given quarantine exemption after crossing border for Calgary Stampede  CTV TorontoCalgary Stampede rodeo performers and staff get federal COVID travel exemption  CBC.caCalgary Stampede granted National Interest Exemption for performers and staff  DiscoverAirdrie.comYahoo: Feds grant travel exemption for int’l performers, competitors coming to S
  
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• News outlet retracts elements of allegations premier broke COVID restrictions

  11-06-2021 18:57 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta online news outlet has walked back elements of a recent article alleging the premier and other government officials violated COVID-19 public health orders.
  
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• Rodeo competitors, workers given quarantine exemption after crossing border for Calgary Stampede - CTV Toronto

  11-06-2021 18:44 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Rodeo competitors, workers given quarantine exemption after crossing border for Calgary Stampede  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary trucker pleads guilty to smuggling cocaine across U.S. border in a load of bananas - Calgary Herald

  11-06-2021 18:43 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary trucker pleads guilty to smuggling cocaine across U.S. border in a load of bananas  Calgary Herald
  
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• ‘It’s the sneers, it’s the looks’: Muslim Albertan calls out hateful behaviour in the province

  11-06-2021 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  “I grew up in a country where we were told we were a mosaic”: Aumer Assaf with the Canadian Islamic Centre said the hate crimes program being launched is absolutely necessary, explaining while Canada is a place of love — the reality is, the Muslim community is under attack and more needs to be done...
  
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• Alberta Security Infrastructure Program to help protect against hate crimes

  11-06-2021 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu said organizations and groups should not have to bear the entire cost of protecting themselves from hate crimes while speaking about the new Alberta Security Infrastructure Program, which will provide grants for security and technology improvements to religious and ethnic organizations and Indigenous groups. He shared further details...
  
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• New Alberta program to give funds for security, tech improvements to deter hate crimes

  11-06-2021 18:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks about the new Alberta Security Infrastructure Program, which will provide grants for security and technology improvements to religious and ethnic organizations and Indigenous groups that are at risk of being targeted by hate-inspired violence or vandalism.
  
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• ‘This is a national shame’: Alberta premier condemns deadly attack on Muslim family in Ontario

  11-06-2021 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney condemns the deadly attack on a Muslim family going for an evening walk in London, Ont. and expressed his support for the Muslims not only in Alberta, but all of Canada. He said now is the time to show compassion and spoke about the Islam’s extensive history in the province.
  
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• Shot fired in cannabis dispensary robbery in N.W. Calgary, 4 suspects sought - CTV Toronto

  11-06-2021 17:39 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Shot fired in cannabis dispensary robbery in N.W. Calgary, 4 suspects sought  CTV Toronto
  
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• 'Unacceptable environmental effects': New federal policy restricts thermal coal

  11-06-2021 17:32 via cbc.ca
  
  The move erects another roadblock for Coalspur Mines and its Vista mine expansion near Hinton, Alta., the only such mine in Canada currently before regulators.
  
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• Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu takes on unbeaten Russian - Coast Reporter

  11-06-2021 17:07 via coastreporter.net
  
  Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu takes on unbeaten Russian  Coast Reporter
  
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• What you need to know before heading to Kananaskis this summer

  11-06-2021 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Blogger and Alberta parks ambassador Karen Ung joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss what’s new for visitors to the Kananaskis area in the summer of 2021.
  
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• Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi discusses the city's plans for summer fun | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  11-06-2021 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi discusses the city's plans for summer fun | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi discusses the city’s plans for summer fun

  11-06-2021 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the city’s plans for having safe activities and events in the summer of 2021.
  
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• Joel Senick will be taking your questions on Calgary’s hot housing market

  11-06-2021 17:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Joel Senick joins Dallas Flexhaug to discuss his bi-weekly segment on the News Hour called where he takes viewer questions to the experts. This week, the topic is Calgary’s hot housing market.
  
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• Calgary Pride unveils plans for 2021 celebration | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  11-06-2021 17:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Pride unveils plans for 2021 celebration | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Calgary Pride unveils plans for 2021 celebration

  11-06-2021 17:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hasina Juma from Calgary Pride joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the plans for the 2021 Pride celebrations in our city.
  
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• Summer events will include Canada Day fireworks, says Nenshi - 660 News

  11-06-2021 16:56 via 660citynews.com
  
  Summer events will include Canada Day fireworks, says Nenshi  660 News
  
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• 10 delta variant cases connected to outbreak at Calgary hospital were fully immunized - CTV Toronto

  11-06-2021 16:40 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  10 delta variant cases connected to outbreak at Calgary hospital were fully immunized  CTV Toronto
  
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• Braid: Former political foe's story of scandal 'a fabrication,' says Kenney - Calgary Herald

  11-06-2021 16:34 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Braid: Former political foe's story of scandal 'a fabrication,' says Kenney  Calgary Herald
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, June 11

  11-06-2021 15:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans who received their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine in April can start booking their second shots immediately as the province reports its lowest active case count of COVID-19 since October.
  
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• Youth Centres of Calgary improves food access during COVID-19 pandemic - LiveWire Calgary

  11-06-2021 15:12 via livewirecalgary.com
  
  Youth Centres of Calgary improves food access during COVID-19 pandemic  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Alberta to launch security grant to protect religious, cultural organizations from hate crimes

  11-06-2021 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a program Friday morning intended to protect vulnerable residents from hate crimes.
  
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• Alberta premier, justice minister to announce program targeting hate-motivated crime

  11-06-2021 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu are scheduled to make an announcement Friday morning aimed at targeting hate-motivated crime in the province.
  
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• Calgary's cure may mean more condo market pain - The Globe and Mail

  11-06-2021 15:00 via theglobeandmail.com
  
  Calgary's cure may mean more condo market pain  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Repsol Sport Centre gears up for major expansion

  11-06-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With other recreational swimming options in the downtown dwindling, the Repsol Sport Centre in Calgary looks to add new facilities.
  
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• Repsol Sport Centre gearing up for major expansion

  11-06-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With other recreational swimming options in the downtown dwindling, the Repsol Sport Centre is looking to add new facilities.
  
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• Pipelines, pandemics and partisan infighting: Kenney trying to put troubles behind him

  11-06-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When the Alberta government formally announced Wednesday it was “terminating its involvement” in the defunct Keystone XL pipeline project, Albertan taxpayers had every right to be outraged at a $1.3-billion hit even though we have known for months that the $1.3-billion hit was coming.
  
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