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• Calgary ICU doctor's ventilator design wins international award for new medical devices - CTV Toronto

  23-06-2021 23:54 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary ICU doctor's ventilator design wins international award for new medical devices  CTV Toronto
  
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• Southern Alberta firm signs massive solar power deal with tech giant Amazon

  23-06-2021 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  A huge boost for a southern Alberta solar power farm. Tech giant Amazon has signed up to buy 400 MW from Travers Solar farm project in Vulcan County.
  
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• Kenney accuses Calgary council of bending to 'angry voices on Twitter' over mask decision - CBC.ca

  23-06-2021 23:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Kenney accuses Calgary council of bending to 'angry voices on Twitter' over mask decision  CBC.ca
  
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• Kenney accuses Calgary council of bending to 'angry voices on Twitter' over mask decision

  23-06-2021 23:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Kenney says the province has tried to work closely with municipalities to keep COVID messaging consistent and that it's "not helpful" that Calgary will continue to have a mask bylaw when the province removes most restrictions on July 1.
  
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• Sikome Lake closed this summer, but other outdoor swimming is available in Calgary - Calgary Herald

  23-06-2021 23:03 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Sikome Lake closed this summer, but other outdoor swimming is available in Calgary  Calgary Herald
  
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• Theft of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks through buy-and-sell platforms prompts police warning

  23-06-2021 22:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary police are warning people to use extreme caution when buying and selling items through online social media platforms following a rash of thefts involving Apple electronics such as iPhones, iPads and MacBooks.
  
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• Calgary shelters in urgent need of water, sunscreen - 660 News

  23-06-2021 22:45 via 660citynews.com
  
  Calgary shelters in urgent need of water, sunscreen  660 News
  
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• Alberta to Alaska rail project files for creditor protection after lender goes into receivership

  23-06-2021 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A2A Rail, the corporation pledging to build a $22-billion freight railway connecting Alaska and Alberta, has filed for creditor protection. 
  
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• Calgary Canada Day 2021: Fireworks and activity kits provide COVID-19-safe celebration - Global News

  23-06-2021 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Canada Day 2021: Fireworks and activity kits provide COVID-19-safe celebration  Global News
  
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• Calgary Canada Day 2021: Fireworks and activity kits provide COVID-19-safe celebration

  23-06-2021 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  While Calgary won't be having "traditional Canada Day" celebrations with downtown events and live music along the riverfront, the city is providing COVID-19-safe ways to celebrate.
  
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• 3 drag brunches happening in Calgary in July - Eat North

  23-06-2021 21:47 via eatnorth.com
  
  3 drag brunches happening in Calgary in July  Eat North
  
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• Calgary Board of Education adopts policy on changing names of schools - CTV Toronto

  23-06-2021 21:38 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary Board of Education adopts policy on changing names of schools  CTV Toronto
  
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• Alberta First Nations welcome initiative to locate, honour unmarked graves - Calgary Herald

  23-06-2021 21:37 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Alberta First Nations welcome initiative to locate, honour unmarked graves  Calgary Herald
  
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• Construction begins on huge new Alberta solar farm, Amazon to purchase power

  23-06-2021 21:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Amazon announced Wednesday it will purchase power from a massive new solar farm in Alberta, marking the e-commerce giant's second renewable energy investment in Canada.
  
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• Amazon to purchase power from massive southern Alberta solar farm

  23-06-2021 21:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Amazon announced Wednesday it will purchase power from a massive new solar farm in Alberta, marking the e-commerce giant's second renewable energy investment in Canada.
  
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• Wildfire evacuees near Edmonton can return home Wednesday evening

  23-06-2021 20:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Residents who fled their homes due to an out-of-control wildfire west of Edmonton will be able to return Wednesday evening.
  
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• Evacuation stands as wildfire west of Edmonton continues to grow

  23-06-2021 20:45 via cbc.ca
  
  A wildfire west of Edmonton that triggered evacuation orders in parts of Yellowhead County on Tuesday continues to burn out of control and is expected to keep growing.
  
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• About 50 people forced from their homes as wildfire west of Edmonton keeps growing

  23-06-2021 20:45 via cbc.ca
  
  A wildfire west of Edmonton that triggered evacuation orders in parts of Yellowhead County on Tuesday continues to burn out of control and is expected to keep growing.
  
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• Alberta will not provide ‘free illegal drugs’ as First Nations grapple with opioid crisis: Kenney

  23-06-2021 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  When asked if Alberta will increase supervised consumption sites, supply safe drugs or increase access to Naloxone to help curb an increase in drug use that could come from people feeling re-victimized by recent news about residential schools, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said the province supports a variety of harm-reduction efforts such as treatment facilities,...
  
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• Hate crime suspect sought by Calgary police - CTV Toronto

  23-06-2021 20:38 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Hate crime suspect sought by Calgary police  CTV Toronto
  
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• Alberta grant will allow for unmarked grave search at the former Edmonton Indian Residential School

  23-06-2021 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enoch Cree First Nation Chief Billy Morin said there’s an appetite to search for unmarked graves on the Poundmaker’s Lodge grounds, which was the site of the former Edmonton Indian Residential School. He added the flexibility of the Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant will also allow for more overall archaeological work and partnering with...
  
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• Man accused of threatening Calgary woman in potentially hate-motivated crime - Global News

  23-06-2021 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Man accused of threatening Calgary woman in potentially hate-motivated crime  Global News
  
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• Man accused of threatening Calgary woman in potentially hate-motivated crime

  23-06-2021 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police are hoping to identify a man accused of threatening a woman in a potentially hate-motivated incident earlier this month.
  
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• $8M Alberta residential school program is a good start: First Nation leaders

  23-06-2021 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The $8-million Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant will allow communities and organizations to submit research proposals for a single residential school site, and receive up to $150,000. All three Indigenous leaders -—Enoch Cree First Nation Chief Billy Morin, Chiniki First Nation Chief Aaron Young, Buffalo Lake Metis settlement chairman Stan Delorme — said it...
  
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• Indigenous art banners roll out at Calgary's municipal building in part of new pilot program - LiveWire Calgary

  23-06-2021 20:25 via livewirecalgary.com
  Indigenous art banners roll out at Calgary's municipal building in part of new pilot program  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• ‘It’s unfortunate’: Jason Kenney on Calgary’s criticism of province ending mask mandate

  23-06-2021 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary is still discussing whether to keep or drop its mask mandate and some councillors have been critical of the Alberta government for ending the province-wide rule next week. On Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney said it was unfortunate for different level of government to be at odds and said it will lead...
  
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• Alberta wildfire in Yellowhead County grows to 180 hectares overnight

  23-06-2021 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  A wildfire west of Edmonton expanded to 180 hectares from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.
  
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• 2021 Calgary Influential Women in Business (CIWB) Awards Gala recognized business leaders who are advancing women - GlobeNewswire

  23-06-2021 20:07 via globenewswire.com
  
  2021 Calgary Influential Women in Business (CIWB) Awards Gala recognized business leaders who are advancing women  GlobeNewswire
  
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• Free rent and other juicy incentives being offered at these Calgary properties | Urbanized - Daily Hive

  23-06-2021 20:06 via dailyhive.com
  
  Free rent and other juicy incentives being offered at these Calgary properties | Urbanized  Daily Hive
  
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• Buffalo Lake Metis settlement expresses gratitude for Alberta residential schools grant

  23-06-2021 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Buffalo Lake Metis settlement chairman Stan Delorme echoed the gratitude of his fellow First Nations leaders to the province for the creation of the $8-million Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant, adding the scars from long ago are still felt among community members but any efforts to ease the pain are a help.
  
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• More kids died at residential schools than among the general population: Alberta premier

  23-06-2021 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney acknowledged many First Nations children at residential schools died of diseases common at that time, but said they died at a much higher rate than the general population – pointing out the poor health care and substandard treatment at the schools. He spoke about the intergenerational trauma among many families that is...
  
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• Calgary’s Premier RUSH Experience with opener Gil Tougas

  23-06-2021 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  YYC- Calgary's Premier RUSH Experience with Gil Tougas as the opening act.
  
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• Chiniki First Nation Chief says Alberta grant will help communities heal from trauma of residential schools

  23-06-2021 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chiniki First Nation Chief Aaron Young, whose community is part of southern Alberta’s Nakoda First Nation in Treaty 7 territory, spoke about his family’s experience attending residential schools. He said the Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant will help people heal and move forward from the trauma experienced at the schools, which translated to trauma...
  
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• Former Calgarian completes 101 Ironman-distance triathlons in 101 days

  23-06-2021 19:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Former Calgarian James Lawrence, who did 101 Ironman-distance triathlons in 101 days.
  
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• Calgary-based WestJet set to launch dedicated cargo service as part of pandemic strategy - Global News

  23-06-2021 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary-based WestJet set to launch dedicated cargo service as part of pandemic strategy  Global News
  
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• Calgary-based WestJet set to launch dedicated cargo service as part of pandemic strategy

  23-06-2021 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet is expanding into the cargo business. The Calgary-based airline will bring retired passenger aircraft back into service by the end of 2022.
  
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• Enoch Cree Chief calls Alberta government grant a great step in reconciliation efforts

  23-06-2021 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enoch Cree First Nation Chief Billy Morin speaks of the significance of the Alberta residential schools community research grant and how it will help break the cycle of abuse and trauma among Canada’s Indigenous people. The Edmonton-area Chief thanked the Alberta government for the efforts towards reconciliation.
  
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• Charges stayed against Alberta parents facing 3rd trial in son’s death

  23-06-2021 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Crown prosecutors have stayed charges against David and Collet Stephan, who were facing a third trial in the death of their toddler. Jackie Wilson reports on why the decision was made.
  
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• Alberta government announces $8M grant to fund grave site searches at residential school sites

  23-06-2021 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney speaks of the dark history of Canada’s residential schools while announcing an $8-million grant program to fund research into unmarked burial sites, lost cemeteries and undocumented deaths, as well as placement of memorials and commemoration events. Kenney said Alberta had the most residential schools of any province and said most likely have...
  
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• Pair of moose take a dip in Calgary lake

  23-06-2021 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  A pair of moose made themselves at home in the Calgary neighbourhood of McKenzie Lake, even going for a dip.
  
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• Canada Day at the Grey Eagle Drive In

  23-06-2021 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Join us for live entertainment on July 1, Canada Day! From 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. come take in live musical acts and experience our new Drive-In Festival Site. As restrictions ease we will continue to adapt and bring you live music and classic films all with the option of outdoor seating. Canada Day line...
  
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• Nenshi unveils Calgary's Canada Day celebration plans - CTV Toronto

  23-06-2021 18:25 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Nenshi unveils Calgary's Canada Day celebration plans  CTV Toronto
  
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• Alberta to provide $8M for research into unmarked burial sites, deaths at residential schools

  23-06-2021 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta will provide $8 million to support community-led research to research undocumented deaths and burials in residential schools, Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta to announce funding for research into unmarked burial sites, deaths at residential schools

  23-06-2021 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson are holding a news conference this morning. It begins at 11 a.m. MT and you can watch it live here.
  
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• Alberta to announce plan to search residential schools sites across the province

  23-06-2021 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson are scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. Their news conference will be streamed live in this post.
  
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• Calgary weather for Wednesday, June 23 - CTV Toronto

  23-06-2021 16:55 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary weather for Wednesday, June 23  CTV Toronto
  
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• Wildfire near Evansburg prompts evacuation order in Yellowhead County, Highway 16 closure

  23-06-2021 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  A wildfire burning near Evansburg, Alta., has forced several residents from their homes and led to the closure of Highway 16 in the area. Kim Smith has the details.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Wednesday, June 23

  23-06-2021 16:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Case numbers of COVID-19 continue to fall in Alberta, as the province reported just 57 new infections on Tuesday, with a positivity rate of 1.4 per cent.
  
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• Ottawa RedBlacks receiver Brad Sinopoli announces retirement after 9-year CFL career

  23-06-2021 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brad Sinopoli won two Grey Cup championships during his nine-year CFL career and was twice named top Canadian player.
  
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• Shaggy-haired steers run amok in downtown Calgary: From the archives - Calgary Herald

  23-06-2021 16:13 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Shaggy-haired steers run amok in downtown Calgary: From the archives  Calgary Herald
  
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