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• One year later, residents say northeast Calgary still hasn't recovered from devastating hailstorm - CBC.ca

  13-06-2021 23:47
  
  One year later, residents say northeast Calgary still hasn't recovered from devastating hailstorm  CBC.ca
  
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• One year later, residents say northeast Calgary still hasn't recovered from devastating hailstorm

  13-06-2021 23:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Arnold Ambler said three minutes after the storm hit, hail smashed through a skylight — sending him and his family scrambling to cover their possessions with blankets as massive pieces of ice, glass and rain came pouring in.
  
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• Rush back to the road is on as musicians battle for concert slots

  13-06-2021 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Local musicians make much of their income by selling merch and playing live shows. With live music slowly returning to the province, it's quickly becoming a battle to lock down paying gigs.
  
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• Calgary teen who suffered brain injury after being struck by SUV thanks community for support

  13-06-2021 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary teenager who was critically injured when she was struck by an SUV on April 14 is speaking out about her recovery and warning drivers to watch out for pedestrians.
  
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• Calgary to announce plans for Canada Day in the coming week - CTV Toronto

  13-06-2021 21:26
  
  Calgary to announce plans for Canada Day in the coming week  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary featherweight Hakeem Dawodu loses decision on UFC 263 undercard - Global News

  13-06-2021 21:18
  
  Calgary featherweight Hakeem Dawodu loses decision on UFC 263 undercard  Global News
  
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• Calgary featherweight Hakeem Dawodu loses decision on UFC 263 undercard

  13-06-2021 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Unbeaten Russian Movsar Evloev used a string of takedowns to defeat Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu on the undercard of UFC 263 Saturday night.
  
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• Women in Business Awards to be presented June 16 - Calgary Herald

  13-06-2021 21:12
  
  Women in Business Awards to be presented June 16  Calgary Herald
  
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• University students volunteer to tutor K-12 kids struggling in pandemic - Calgary Herald

  13-06-2021 20:35
  
  University students volunteer to tutor K-12 kids struggling in pandemic  Calgary Herald
  
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• Heat warning issued for Calgary, southern Alberta - Calgary Sun

  13-06-2021 19:38
  
  Heat warning issued for Calgary, southern Alberta  Calgary Sun
  
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• Calgary under severe thunderstorm watch; heat warning ended - Calgary Herald

  13-06-2021 19:34
  
  Calgary under severe thunderstorm watch; heat warning ended  Calgary Herald
  
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• Heat warnings issued across areas of southern Alberta

  13-06-2021 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across parts of southern Alberta, forecasting high temperatures over the next three days.
  
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• Habs, Golden Knights, Islanders, Lightning prepare to compete for spots in Stanley Cup Final

  13-06-2021 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Montreal Canadiens are getting ready to face the Vegas Golden Knights in a playoff series for the first time. Their series begins Monday night.
  
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• Heat warnings issued for large swath of Alberta

  13-06-2021 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada issued a heat warning for parts of Alberta on Sunday, warning high temperatures are expected for the next three days.
  
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• Heat warning issued for parts of southern Alberta

  13-06-2021 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada issued a heat warning for some parts of southern Alberta on Sunday, warning high temperatures are expected for the next three days.
  
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• Advocates call for more rights for migrant workers amid deaths on the job

  13-06-2021 17:40 via cbc.ca
  
  In the shadow of the pandemic, the deaths and the rights of migrant workers have found their way to public discussions.
  
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• Spark Science Centre shares details on reopening plan

  13-06-2021 17:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Spark Science Centre has been busy over the past year preparing for an even better visitor experience. President and CEO Mary Anne Moser joins Global News Calgary with details on their June 18 reopening.
  
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• G7 meeting ends with promises on COVID-19, climate, mentions of China

  13-06-2021 17:32 via cbc.ca
  
  As part of a joint communiqué issued at the close of the G7 meeting in the U.K., Canada has made commitments on climate action and COVID-19, including financing or donating 100 million vaccine doses to developing nations.
  
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• Canada donating 13M surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to countries in need

  13-06-2021 17:32 via cbc.ca
  
  The doses will be directed through the COVAX facility to developing countries. The G7 collectively committed to donating an additional one billion doses within the next year.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Sunday, June 13

  13-06-2021 17:13 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 reported its lowest active case count of COVID-19 since October.
  
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• U of C program focuses on uses for wearable tech data

  13-06-2021 16:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  A unique University of Calgary graduate program finds practical uses for data from devices like smart watches and activity monitors. We-TRAC lead Reed Ferber joins Global News Calgary with details on how your data could help the city make future design decisions.
  
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• Local Father’s Day gift ideas to treat dad

  13-06-2021 15:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ellen Parker, the owner of Parker PR, joins Global News Calgary to discuss local gift ideas to spoil dad this Father’s Day.
  
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• Advocates call for stronger migrant workers rights amid deaths on the job in Canada

  13-06-2021 15:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the shadow of the pandemic, the deaths and the rights of migrants have found their way to public discussions.
  
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• Health Canada cracks down on UV wands; Will cheap flights get Canadians flying?: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet

  13-06-2021 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.
  
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• Demolition begins on north campus of Red Deer's Michener Centre

  13-06-2021 13:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Demolition has started for unused buildings on the Michener Centre north campus in Red Deer.
  
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• Letters, June 13: 'NDP's pricey plans work for me' - Calgary Sun

  13-06-2021 13:06
  
  Letters, June 13: 'NDP's pricey plans work for me'  Calgary Sun
  
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• Canada is slowly reopening, but is live theatre being left behind? 3 insiders weigh in

  13-06-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Provinces are rolling out step-by-step reopening plans. But as COVID-19 lingers, can live theatre in our country make the comeback that performers need and audiences want? Three performing arts insiders share their views.
  
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• Calgary's 2020 hailstorm is Canada's 4th costliest natural disaster - The Weather Network US

  13-06-2021 09:04
  
  Calgary's 2020 hailstorm is Canada's 4th costliest natural disaster  The Weather Network US
  
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• Alberta is offering $3M in lottery winnings to encourage people to get their COVID-19 vaccine

  13-06-2021 04:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is offering $3 million in cash to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• Alberta announces COVID-19 vaccine lottery, 1st prize aimed at 70% 1st-dose goalpost

  13-06-2021 04:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of Saturday, 68.5 per cent of those eligible had received their first dose of vaccine, and 19.2 per cent of Albertans aged 12 and over were fully immunized with two doses. 
  
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• 'We are still with them': Hong Kong rally in Calgary protests Chinese regime - CTV Toronto

  13-06-2021 02:29
  
  'We are still with them': Hong Kong rally in Calgary protests Chinese regime  CTV Toronto
  
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• 'You can’t even write how crazy it is': Calgary sisters deliver babies just hours apart from each other - Calgary Herald

  13-06-2021 02:11
  
  'You can’t even write how crazy it is': Calgary sisters deliver babies just hours apart from each other  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary sisters deliver babies just hours apart from each other - Calgary Herald

  13-06-2021 02:11
  
  Calgary sisters deliver babies just hours apart from each other  Calgary Herald
  
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• CTrain attack on girl wearing Palestine hoodie has community calling for hate crime charges - Calgary Herald

  13-06-2021 01:55
  
  CTrain attack on girl wearing Palestine hoodie has community calling for hate crime charges  Calgary Herald
  
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• Outbreaks of delta variant spark concern at Calgary hospital - CBC.ca

  13-06-2021 01:44
  
  Outbreaks of delta variant spark concern at Calgary hospital  CBC.ca
  
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• Outbreaks of delta variant spark concern at Calgary hospital

  13-06-2021 01:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Outbreaks of the delta variant at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary are sparking concern as some with both doses of the vaccine are still getting affected with the variant.
  
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• Canada defeats Haiti in 1st leg of 2nd round CONCACAF World Cup qualifier

  13-06-2021 01:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cyle Larin's early goal gave Canada a 1-0 win over Haiti and the upper hand in their second-round World Cup qualifying playoff in CONCACAF.
  
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• COVID-19: Nearly 20% of Albertans double-vaccinated as province reports 179 new infections

  13-06-2021 00:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  This weekend was the first to fall within Alberta's Stage 2 of reopening for summer, which saw restrictions on indoor dining loosen, as well as limits on outdoor gatherings. 
  
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• Alberta reports 179 new cases of COVID-19 on 1st weekend of Stage 2 reopening

  13-06-2021 00:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 179 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and four more deaths as many enjoyed the first weekend of Stage 2 of the province’s reopening plan.
  
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• Calgary's Brown inching way to Tokyo Paralympics - Calgary Sun

  13-06-2021 00:00
  
  Calgary's Brown inching way to Tokyo Paralympics  Calgary Sun
  
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