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• Alberta health minister, wife and children mobbed and harassed during Canada Day parade

  01-07-2021 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Protestors surrounded and harassed Alberta health minister Tyler Shandro and his family during a Canada Day parade: "`You've destroyed thousands and thousands of Alberta lives."
  
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• Video shows confrontation between Alberta health minister family and protestors

  01-07-2021 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  A video obtained by Global News shows a confrontation between Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro and protestors at a Canada Day event in Calgary that left Shandro’s wife in tears.
  
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• Kevin J. Johnston supporters corner Shandro's family at Canada Day event

  01-07-2021 22:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Supporters of incarcerated Calgary mayoral candidate and anti-mask crusader Kevin J. Johnston cornered the family of Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro at a Canada Day event on Thursday. 
  
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• Kevin J. Johnston supporters corner Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro's family at Canada Day event

  01-07-2021 22:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Supporters of incarcerated Calgary mayoral candidate and anti-mask crusader Kevin J. Johnston cornered the family of Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro at a Canada Day event on Thursday. 
  
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• Politicians, Indigenous leaders say burning churches not the way to get justice

  01-07-2021 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  "To burn things down is not our way," Perry Bellegarde said Wednesday. "Our way is to build relationships and come together."
  
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• Varcoe: 'We have been waiting for this day' — Alberta business owners welcome full reopening - Calgary Herald

  01-07-2021 21:51
  
  Varcoe: 'We have been waiting for this day' — Alberta business owners welcome full reopening  Calgary Herald
  
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• Alberta premier declares province open for summer after relaxing most COVID-19 restrictions

  01-07-2021 21:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney declared Alberta open for summer during a speech at a Canada Day celebration in Calgary after almost all COVID-19 public health restrictions in the province were dropped.
  
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• Calgary-area man first to win $1M in Alberta COVID-19 vaccine lottery

  01-07-2021 21:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Tracey McIvor of Langdon, a hamlet 30 kilometres east of Calgary, is the winner of the first million-dollar draw, the provincial government said Thursday.
  
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• First $1M COVID-19 lottery prize awarded to vaccinated Albertan

  01-07-2021 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta entered Phase 3 of the Open for Summer plan on Thursday, July 1, with virtually all public health restrictions being lifted. 
  
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• Calgarian known as "Mr. Bubbles" was higher-level drug dealer: judge - Calgary Herald

  01-07-2021 20:53
  
  Calgarian known as "Mr. Bubbles" was higher-level drug dealer: judge  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary Ukrainian Catholic church targeted with red paint in overnight vandalism

  01-07-2021 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  A northeast Calgary Catholic church has been vandalized with red paint. Handprints and the number 751 were spray-painted on the front doors and sign.
  
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• Calgary Catholic churches targeted with red paint in overnight vandalism spree

  01-07-2021 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  A northeast Calgary Catholic church has been vandalized with red paint. Handprints and the number 751 were spray-painted on the front doors and sign.
  
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• OPEC+ will pump more oil in 2021, keeping some cuts through 2022

  01-07-2021 19:54 via cbc.ca
  
  OPEC+ is moving towards gradually adding about 2 million barrels per day (bpd) to the oil market from August to December, an OPEC+ source told Reuters as the group eases back on output curbs amid a recovering global economy and an oil price rally.
  
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• OPEC+ delays meeting to Friday as UAE objects to new oil deal

  01-07-2021 19:54 via cbc.ca
  
  OPEC+ delayed its ministerial meeting until Friday to hold more talks on oil output policy, OPEC+ sources said on Thursday, after the United Arab Emirates blocked a plan for an immediate easing of cuts and their extension to the end of 2022.
  
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• 49 temperature records set across Alberta on June 30; Jasper warns of fire danger

  01-07-2021 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Temperature records continue to be set across Alberta this week as the province deals with a historic heat wave.
  
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• Businesses taking cautious approach to Alberta's full reopening

  01-07-2021 17:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta lifted almost all its remaining COVID-19 restrictions Thursday, but many businesses said they are taking a more cautious approach as things start to return to normal.
  
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• This Canada Day, some in Calgary choose reconciliation over celebration - CBC.ca

  01-07-2021 17:40
  
  This Canada Day, some in Calgary choose reconciliation over celebration  CBC.ca
  
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• The Rooftop is finally opening its doors in Calgary today | Dished - Daily Hive

  01-07-2021 17:18
  
  The Rooftop is finally opening its doors in Calgary today | Dished  Daily Hive
  
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• This Canada Day, some in Calgary choose reconciliation over celebration

  01-07-2021 17:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Some Calgary businesses are choosing to cancel or change their plans for Canada Day following findings of residential school graves.
  
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• E-scooters launch on Red Deer sidewalks and pathways

  01-07-2021 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The first approved e-scooter company is now operating in Red Deer with several other companies expected to launch throughout July.
  
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• ‘Free of the mask’: Businesses taking cautious approach to Alberta’s full reopening

  01-07-2021 16:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Everybody was pretty excited to no longer have a mask on, but I do know some businesses where they're asking their servers to continue to wear masks."
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, July 1

  01-07-2021 16:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta has entered the final stage of its reopening plan as it reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 out of 6,335 tests, and there are 1,055 active COVID-19 cases — the fewest active cases since August 2020.
  
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• Heat dome continues to bake Prairie provinces as record temperatures expected

  01-07-2021 15:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Intense, unrelenting hot weather continues to plague much of the Prairies as a heat dome moves east.
  
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• Heat shelters providing sweet relief from Calgary's sizzling temperatures - CBC.ca

  01-07-2021 14:00
  
  Heat shelters providing sweet relief from Calgary's sizzling temperatures  CBC.ca
  
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• Heat shelters providing sweet relief from Calgary's sizzling temperatures

  01-07-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Community groups, religious organizations and others are cranking up the air conditioning and setting their fans to high this week, inviting Calgarians to take a break from this week’s extreme temperatures.
  
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• U of C pauses privatization of campus bookstore management

  01-07-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The University of Calgary says it will delay its review of options to privatize management of the campus bookstore.
  
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• Why Canada is divided over reopening despite controlling COVID-19

  01-07-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The end of the pandemic may be finally within sight in Canada, after incredible progress has been made battling back the spread of COVID-19 — but nothing is set in stone with COVID-19 and that uncertainty is dividing experts on what to do next.
  
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• Calgary’s Century Gardens unveiled after years of renovations - Global News

  01-07-2021 06:43
  
  Calgary’s Century Gardens unveiled after years of renovations  Global News
  
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• Calgary’s Century Gardens unveiled after years of renovations

  01-07-2021 06:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary opened the new and improved Century Gardens on Wednesday.
  
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• COVID-19: As Alberta prepares to peel back public health measures, doctors offer advice

  01-07-2021 03:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly all public health measures will be lifted across the province, including the provincial mask mandate, though masks will still be required in certain circumstances.
  
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• Calgary veterinarian explains how to keep pets cool in the dog days of summer - CBC.ca

  01-07-2021 03:22
  
  Calgary veterinarian explains how to keep pets cool in the dog days of summer  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary veterinarian explains how to keep pets cool in the dog days of summer

  01-07-2021 03:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta is locked in a heat dome, and its dangers aren't limited to humans. Over the weekend, a dog died from heat exhaustion during a hike at Grotto Mountain in Kananaskis.
  
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• Man sent to hospital, another treated at scene of Calgary house fire - CTV Toronto

  01-07-2021 03:16
  
  Man sent to hospital, another treated at scene of Calgary house fire  CTV Toronto
  
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• Meet the artists in Kapitbahay, a series of profiles of Filipino Calgarians

  01-07-2021 03:00 via cbc.ca
  
  June is Filipino Heritage Month and to celebrate, CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Filipino Calgarians. To continue the Kapitbahay: Meet your Filipino neighbours campaign, we introduce you to the artists — Rick Cruz, Ryan De Guzman, Gladzy Kei and Brandon Lorenzo.
  
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• Calgary crews put out 2 fires on sweltering day - Globalnews.ca

  01-07-2021 02:59
  
  Calgary crews put out 2 fires on sweltering day  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Calgary crews put out 2 fires on sweltering day

  01-07-2021 02:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  In one blaze, firefighters rescued two lizards but said a dog is missing.
  
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• Where to find Calgary's coolest ice cream - CBC.ca

  01-07-2021 02:58
  
  Where to find Calgary's coolest ice cream  CBC.ca
  
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• Where to find Calgary's coolest ice cream

  01-07-2021 02:58 via cbc.ca
  
  With a historic heat wave still gripping Calgary for days to come, here are six of the coolest ice cream shops in the city that feature everything from unique flavours to crazy constructions.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 30

  01-07-2021 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for June 30, 2021. Hosted by Joel Senick.
  
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• Alberta heat wave leads to growing wildfire concern

  01-07-2021 02:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  With most of Alberta under extreme risk of wildfires due to dry conditions, officials are warning people to exercise caution when using open flames. Matthew Conrod reports.
  
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• Agtech investment firm to set up new Canadian headquarters in Calgary - Calgary Herald

  01-07-2021 02:23
  
  Agtech investment firm to set up new Canadian headquarters in Calgary  Calgary Herald
  
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• COVID-19 Update: Alberta lifts nearly all restrictions tomorrow | 76 new cases, two deaths | Banff repeals face mask bylaws - Calgary Herald

  01-07-2021 02:22
  
  COVID-19 Update: Alberta lifts nearly all restrictions tomorrow | 76 new cases, two deaths | Banff repeals face mask bylaws  Calgary Herald
  
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• Extreme heat danger: Alberta emergency crews, medical experts issue dire warning

  01-07-2021 02:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  As scorching heat continues to take hold in Alberta, emergency officials and urgent care doctors are issuing a dire safety warning. Lauren Pullen reports.
  
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• COVID-19: Calgary businesses prepare for Stage 3 reopening | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  01-07-2021 02:19
  
  COVID-19: Calgary businesses prepare for Stage 3 reopening | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• COVID-19: Calgary businesses prepare for Stage 3 reopening

  01-07-2021 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Alberta enters the third and final stage of its reopening plan, businesses in Calgary are taking a cautious approach to welcoming back customers after health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. Adam MacVicar reports.
  
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• Alberta prepares for public health measures to end on Canada Day

  01-07-2021 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta will be moving into the third and final stage of reopening on Canada Day. Julia Wong reports on what will be changing.
  
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• Alberta abandoning Metis consultation policy talks ‘not acceptable’: Calgary councillor - Global News

  01-07-2021 02:12
  
  Alberta abandoning Metis consultation policy talks ‘not acceptable’: Calgary councillor  Global News
  
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• Alberta abandoning Metis consultation policy talks ‘not acceptable’: Calgary councillor

  01-07-2021 02:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ward Sutherland, a Métis man and Calgary councillor, says the province has treated the Métis nation as "second-class Indigenous people" by walking away from the negotiating table.
  
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• Century Gardens officially reopens in downtown Calgary - CBC.ca

  01-07-2021 01:51
  
  Century Gardens officially reopens in downtown Calgary  CBC.ca
  
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• Federal government approves modified quarantine for CFL players

  01-07-2021 01:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government has approved a plan that will allow CFL players and staff to return to Canada without undergoing a full 14-day quarantine.
  
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