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• Report finds Canada’s crude oil exports have increased 15-fold in 30 years

  14-06-2021 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The value of crude oil exports from Canada has increased over 15-fold in the last 30 years, according to a report from Statistics Canada and the Canada Energy Regulator.
  
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• Minnesota court affirms approval of Enbridge’s Line 3 oil pipeline

  14-06-2021 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed state regulators' key approvals of the Line 3 pipeline replacement project, in a dispute that drew protesters to Minnesota last week.
  
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• Conceptual plan for development around McMahon Stadium released

  14-06-2021 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The concept plan showed what could be built up around the fieldhouse and McMahon Stadium: arenas, pools, hotels, residences and retail, all connected to the surrounding area.
  
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• Canada to receive 9.5M vaccine doses this week thanks to influx of Moderna shots

  14-06-2021 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada is poised to receive around 9.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week thanks to a massive infusion of shots from Moderna.
  
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• With 'cautious optimism,' Calgary lifts state of local emergency

  14-06-2021 22:48 via cbc.ca
  
  As COVID-19 cases decrease and immunizations increase, Calgary has lifted its local state of emergency.
  
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• Calgary councillors get first look at proposed transformation of McMahon Stadium and Foothills Athletic Park - CBC.ca

  14-06-2021 22:37
  
  Calgary councillors get first look at proposed transformation of McMahon Stadium and Foothills Athletic Park  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary councillors get first look at proposed transformation of McMahon Stadium and Foothills Athletic Park

  14-06-2021 22:37 via cbc.ca
  
  From a fieldhouse to hotels to tailgating avenues to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, a Calgary council committee got its first look at proposed redevelopment plans for the Foothills Athletic Park and McMahon Stadium area on Monday. 
  
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• Kenney says federal government should look at mandatory sentences for hate crimes after reported Edmonton attack

  14-06-2021 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responded to a question about a reported attack on Black woman wearing hijab by saying the Trudeau government should look at mandatory minimum sentences for violent hate crimes.
  
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• Alberta launches Open For Summer Lottery to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake

  14-06-2021 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the details of the province’s Open For Summer Lottery to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the province.
  
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• Calgary Stampede outlines plans for safe return amid lingering COVID-19 pandemic

  14-06-2021 21:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Stampede officials say the experience at this year's event will be safe and enjoyable — and quite a bit less crowded than usual.
  
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• Alberta court of appeal denies request from David and Collet Stephan

  14-06-2021 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Stephans were convicted in 2016 and found not guilty in a second trial in 2019.
  
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• Calgary weather for Monday, June 14 - CTV Toronto

  14-06-2021 21:11
  
  Calgary weather for Monday, June 14  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary Stampede: Everything we know about the 2021 event so far

  14-06-2021 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials said Monday that proof of vaccination being considered for "certain" Calgary Stampede venues, including Nashville North.
  
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• Jubilation as Jubilee's Jubefest set to kick off Calgary's summer concert season - CTV Toronto

  14-06-2021 20:31
  
  Jubilation as Jubilee's Jubefest set to kick off Calgary's summer concert season  CTV Toronto
  
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• ‘So unfair’: Métis take Alberta to court over refusal to discuss consultation policy

  14-06-2021 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Métis Nation of Alberta president Audrey Poitras says the Métis had worked out policy after years of talks with two different governments.
  
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• Métis Nation of Alberta taking province to court over refusal to discuss consultation policy

  14-06-2021 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Métis Nation of Alberta president Audrey Poitras says the Métis had worked out policy after years of talks with two different governments.
  
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• Metis Nation of Alberta taking province to court over refusal to discuss consultation policy

  14-06-2021 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Metis Nation of Alberta president Audrey Poitras says the Metis had worked out policy after years of talks with two different governments.
  
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• Controversial Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston denied bail again - CBC.ca

  14-06-2021 19:52
  
  Controversial Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston denied bail again  CBC.ca
  
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• Controversial Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston denied bail again

  14-06-2021 19:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary mayoral candidate and anti-masker Kevin J. Johnston has been denied bail a second time and will stay behind bars until his trial in July. 
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary - 660 News

  14-06-2021 19:41
  
  Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary  660 News
  
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• Conservative MP Tim Uppal sorry for role in 'divisiveness' of Harper-era policies

  14-06-2021 19:37 via cbc.ca
  
  A former Conservative cabinet minister is apologizing for not pushing against his party's culturally divisive polices of the Stephen Harper era, including an effort to ban face coverings during citizenship ceremonies.
  
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• CFL going ahead with August start to 2021 season

  14-06-2021 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CFL's board of governors have voted unanimously in favour of an amended collective bargaining agreement and starting the '21 campaign Aug. 5.
  
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• Environment Canada issues heat warning for Calgary | News - Daily Hive

  14-06-2021 19:09
  
  Environment Canada issues heat warning for Calgary | News  Daily Hive
  
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• Calgary teen recovering from critical injuries after being struck by SUV driver in crosswalk - CBC.ca

  14-06-2021 18:45
  
  Calgary teen recovering from critical injuries after being struck by SUV driver in crosswalk  CBC.ca
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Monday, June 14

  14-06-2021 18:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 165 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death on Sunday, a day after the province launched a $3-million vaccine lottery to urge more residents to get the jab.
  
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• Minnesota court affirms approval of Line 3 oil pipeline

  14-06-2021 18:14 via cbc.ca
  
  The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed state regulators' key approvals of Calgary-based Enbridge Energy's Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project, in a dispute that drew over 1,000 protesters to northern Minnesota last week.
  
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• Calgary teen recovering from critical injuries after being struck by SUV driver in crosswalk

  14-06-2021 17:44 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgary teenager who suffered critical injuries after being hit by an SUV driver while using a crosswalk is sharing her experience, and asking drivers to pay more attention to pedestrians.
  
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• Lottery for vaccinated Albertans is an investment in health, says Premier Jason Kenney

  14-06-2021 17:29 via cbc.ca
  
  "Every day that goes by that we have hundreds of thousands of people that are not vaccinated, it opens us up to a certain degree of risk," Kenney told a news conference Monday.
  
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• Lottery for vaccinated Albertans called an investment in health, says Premier Jason Kenney

  14-06-2021 17:29 via cbc.ca
  
  "Every day that goes by that we have hundreds of thousands of people that are not vaccinated, it opens us up to a certain degree of risk," Kenney told a news conference Monday.
  
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• Lottery for vaccinated Albertans an investment in health, says Premier Jason Kenney

  14-06-2021 17:29 via cbc.ca
  
  "Every day that goes by that we have hundreds of thousands of people that are not vaccinated, it opens us up to a certain degree of risk," Kenney told a news conference Monday.
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to announce details of COVID-19 vaccine lottery

  14-06-2021 17:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney is set to announce the details of a $3-million lottery, which will use cash prizes to entice Albertans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
  
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• WestJet introduces service to Amsterdam from Calgary - Canada NewsWire

  14-06-2021 17:11
  WestJet introduces service to Amsterdam from Calgary  Canada NewsWire
  
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• Healthy eating for summer adventures

  14-06-2021 17:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Registered Dietitian Andrea Holwegner joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss healthy eating when you’re heading out for summer adventures.
  
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• Tourism Calgary recommends staycations for summer 2021

  14-06-2021 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jeff Hessel with Tourism Calgary joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss staying in and around Calgary during summer 2021 to help the local economy.
  
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• Registration now open for Alberta’s 1st $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery prize

  14-06-2021 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Any Albertan 18 and older who has received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine can now enter a province-wide lottery to win $1 million.
  
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• Alberta premier, health minister to announce details of COVID-19 vaccine lottery early Monday afternoon

  14-06-2021 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans are expected to learn more about the province's COVID-19 vaccine lottery early Monday afternoon.
  
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• Here's where to swim and work out at City of Calgary recreation facilities - CTV Toronto

  14-06-2021 15:45
  
  Here's where to swim and work out at City of Calgary recreation facilities  CTV Toronto
  
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• City of Calgary recreation facilities reopen amid eased COVID-19 restrictions

  14-06-2021 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary’s pools, spray parks, athletic parks and arenas begin a phased reopening process starting Monday, June 14. Sarah Offin has details.
  
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• City of Calgary pools, arenas begin reopening amid eased COVID-19 restrictions

  14-06-2021 15:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary's pools, spray parks, athletic parks and arenas begin a phased reopening process starting Monday, June 14.
  
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• Charter defender: Derek Reimer bids for Ward 9 Calgary city council seat - LiveWire Calgary

  14-06-2021 15:25
  
  Charter defender: Derek Reimer bids for Ward 9 Calgary city council seat  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Cousins on Alberta First Nation say garbage just the start of path to rebuild community spirit

  14-06-2021 14:30 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of young people from the Piikani First Nation in southwestern Alberta aim to reignite their community spirit by tackling garbage, abandoned homes and the drug crisis. They started the group Hope for Healing and have already begun a number of initiatives.
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP lay manslaughter charges in officer’s death

  14-06-2021 14:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alphonse Stanley Traverse and Marlene Velma Louise Pagee are facing several charges including manslaughter in relation to the death of RCMP Const. Shelby Patton.
  
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• Letters, June 14: 'Balcony dinner was no big deal to Albertans' - Calgary Sun

  14-06-2021 13:03
  
  Letters, June 14: 'Balcony dinner was no big deal to Albertans'  Calgary Sun
  
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• Nigerian-Canadian doctors association calls on Shandro to reject noose-incident report

  14-06-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An association representing Nigerian-Canadian doctors is calling for Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro to reject a report that concluded a noose taped to a Grande Prairie hospital operating room door by a white surgeon — aimed in part at a Black colleague — was not a racist incident.
  
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• Meat prices climb as Canadians fire up the summer BBQ season

  14-06-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The summer barbecue season is quickly approaching and with easing COVID restrictions across most of the country, there could be strong demand for burgers, steaks, chicken breasts and pork chops as Canadians gather again with friends and family.
  
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• Government-ordered review of hospital noose ignored evidence of racism, Alberta doctors say

  14-06-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An association representing Nigerian-Canadian doctors is calling for Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro to reject a report that concluded a noose taped to a Grande Prairie hospital operating room door by a white surgeon — aimed in part at a Black colleague — was not a racist incident.
  
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• For Canadians with disabilities, supports are often too little, too late

  14-06-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The passage and rollout of pandemic benefits acknowledging the extraordinary costs and unique hardships facing individuals with disabilities and their families has been inadequate and slow, says Amelia M. Kiddle.
  
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• Man hires paralegal to handle his divorce — discovers he's still married

  14-06-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A man hires a paralegal to handle his divorce, only to discover his money and the paralegal were gone — and he's still married. It's a symptom of a bigger problem because, in many parts of the country, there's no way to tell if a paralegal has any training, expertise or insurance.
  
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• How Canada rose to the top for 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine

  14-06-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  American cardiologist and researcher Eric Topol says it's the Canadian 'culture.' But other experts say it's a confluence of factors that put Canada on track to become world leader in percentage of population with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• Heat warning in effect for Calgary, surrounding areas - CTV Toronto

  14-06-2021 06:03
  
  Heat warning in effect for Calgary, surrounding areas  CTV Toronto
  
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