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• WestJet drops out of talks with government on pandemic aid

  20-07-2021 23:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary-based WestJet said today that after months of negotiations, it has officially ended talks with the federal government on a financial aid package to help the airline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Springbank reservoir project secures up to $168.5M in federal funding

  20-07-2021 23:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The Springbank off-stream reservoir to protect Calgary from flooding will receive up to $168.5 million in federal funding, moving it a step closer closer to becoming a reality.
  
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• Springbank reservoir project secures up to $165.5M in federal funding

  20-07-2021 23:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The Springbank off-stream reservoir to protect Calgary from flooding will receive up to $168.5 million in federal funding, moving it a step closer closer to becoming a reality.
  
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• TSB investigating grass fire sparked by train in Calgary, other fires in B.C. - Global News

  20-07-2021 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  TSB investigating grass fire sparked by train in Calgary, other fires in B.C.  Global News
  
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• TSB investigating grass fire sparked by train in Calgary, other fires in B.C.

  20-07-2021 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after sparks from a train ignited a grass fire in Calgary.
  
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• Transportation Safety Board investigating after train sparks ignite Calgary grass fire

  20-07-2021 23:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after sparks from a train ignited a grass fire in Calgary.
  
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• Air quality statement ended as Calgary gets a break from wildfire smoke - Calgary Herald

  20-07-2021 23:10 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Air quality statement ended as Calgary gets a break from wildfire smoke  Calgary Herald
  
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• WestJet not seeking financial aid from federal government

  20-07-2021 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet said Tuesday it is not seeking financial aid from the federal government after months of talks between Ottawa and the airline.
  
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• Man run over in southwest Calgary condo parking lot - CBC.ca

  20-07-2021 22:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Man run over in southwest Calgary condo parking lot  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary council committee votes to spend $15.5M on Fort Calgary, Glenbow Museum upgrades - CBC.ca

  20-07-2021 22:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary council committee votes to spend $15.5M on Fort Calgary, Glenbow Museum upgrades  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary council committee votes to spend $15.5M on Fort Calgary, Glenbow Museum upgrades

  20-07-2021 22:03 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgary council committee voted Tuesday to allocate $15.5 million to help pay for the planned revitalization of the Glenbow Museum and for renovations and an expansion at Fort Calgary.
  
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• Businesses in U.S. border communities nervously await easing of travel restrictions

  20-07-2021 21:54 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. businesses are waiting nervously for an expected announcement on when the American border will reopen to Canadian tourists.
  
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• Reducing flood risk in Calgary: feds move ahead with Springbank reservoir - Global News

  20-07-2021 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Reducing flood risk in Calgary: feds move ahead with Springbank reservoir  Global News
  
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• Reducing flood risk in Calgary: feds move ahead with Springbank reservoir

  20-07-2021 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The project, which would divert water from the Elbow River, was proposed after extensive flooding in Calgary in 2013.
  
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• Man run over in southwest Calgary condo parking lot

  20-07-2021 20:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary police are investigating after a pedestrian was run over by a car on Monday night in a southwest condo complex parking lot.
  
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• Seattle set to select roster on Wednesday with big names available from Canadian teams

  20-07-2021 20:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The Seattle Kraken will get to choose from some of the NHL's biggest names as they pick their inaugural team with Wednesday's expansion draft. Here's a look at some of the talent the Kraken could poach from Canadian teams.
  
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• Kraken set for expansion draft with big names available from Canadian teams

  20-07-2021 20:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The Seattle Kraken will get to choose from some of the NHL's biggest names as they pick their inaugural team with Wednesday's expansion draft. Here's a look at some of the talent the Kraken could poach from Canadian teams.
  
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• Peanut butter to produce: Canadian families are paying more to fill their grocery carts

  20-07-2021 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  From meat to produce, the cost of groceries has increased. A food researcher says pantry staples have also seen a price spike.
  
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• Canadian families are paying more to fill their grocery carts

  20-07-2021 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadians have no doubt noticed a jump in their grocery bill. The cost to feed your family has gone up and for many, that may mean cutting back and finding other ways to cut costs. Kendra Slugoski has more.
  
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• 'Miss the drumbeat': the return of powwow season welcomed by First Nations

  20-07-2021 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Under the early evening sun, dancers from across Canada and the United States filed onto the powwow grounds at Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in central Alberta.
  
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• Flames announce pre-season schedule - Calgary Sun

  20-07-2021 19:20 via calgarysun.com
  
  Flames announce pre-season schedule  Calgary Sun
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, July 20

  20-07-2021 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Some public health experts are concerned by Alberta the premier's claim that the pandemic has ended, arguing that it falsely implies the coronavirus is no longer a cause for concern.
  
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• The Travel Lady: What the new border rules mean for travellers?

  20-07-2021 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the upcoming changes to the Canada/US border, and how it might impact your summer travel plans.
  
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• The Great Resignation: Are employees quitting rather than returning to work?

  20-07-2021 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Christian Cook from Mount Royal University joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss a post-pandemic workplace and why some employees may be looking for a change.
  
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• B.C. declares state of emergency as wildfires grow, forcing more evacuations

  20-07-2021 16:51 via cbc.ca
  
  A provincial state of emergency has been declared in B.C. as wildfires continue to grow, forcing hundreds from their homes and putting thousands more on evacuation alert. 
  
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• Yes, you can have a tropical-feeling garden in Alberta

  20-07-2021 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  While your neighbours are meticulously manicuring their sheet of lawn in the backyard, how does lounging in your own tropical-feeling garden sound? Capturing the essence of a tropical garden in our Zone 3 climate is achievable.
  
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• Calgary councillors proposing solutions for affordable child care

  20-07-2021 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ward 3 Coun. Jyoti Gondek, Ward 7 Coun. Druh Farrell and Ward 9 Coun. Gian-Carlo Carra will be presenting a notice of motion on Tuesday about increasing accessibility to affordable child care in Calgary. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has details.
  
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• Calgary roof rebate program receives more than 500 applications in 1st month - CBC.ca

  20-07-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary roof rebate program receives more than 500 applications in 1st month  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary roof rebate program receives more than 500 applications in 1st month

  20-07-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Calgary's new roof rebate program has received more than 500 applications in its first month.
  
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• Alberta parents could save thousands under federal $10-a-day child care plan, new data shows

  20-07-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Provincial and federal officials are in negotiations on the federal government's plan to halve the cost of child-care fees by next year and reduce the cost of child care to $10-a-day by 2026.
  
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• Man seriously injured in southwest Calgary crash

  20-07-2021 13:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  One man was seriously injured in a crash in the community of Evergreen on Monday.
  
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• Alcohol possibly a factor in southwest Calgary crash that injured pedestrian

  20-07-2021 13:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  One man was seriously injured in a crash in the community of Evergreen on Monday.
  
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• Calgary councillor proposing city solutions for affordable child care - Global News

  20-07-2021 13:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary councillor proposing city solutions for affordable child care  Global News
  
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• Calgary councillor proposing city solutions for affordable child care

  20-07-2021 13:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  If passed by committee and council, the notice of motion would direct administration to investigate ways for the city to help ensure access to affordable child care.
  
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• Calgarians waiting to reunite with family members stranded in India face extension to travel ban

  20-07-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgarians left stranded in India after a travel ban was announced in April due to rising COVID cases in that country will have to wait at least another month before they can return home.
  
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• Calgarians waiting to reunite with family members are struggling as India travel ban extended

  20-07-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgarians left stranded in India after a travel ban was announced in April due to rising COVID cases in that country will have to wait at least another month before they can return home.
  
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• Kananaskis pass garners $5.7M in initial weeks of program

  20-07-2021 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta’s provincial government has reaped more than $5.7 million from Kananaskis Country access passes in the inaugural weeks of the program.
  
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• Protect Canadians from another COVID-19 wave by ramping up vaccination in developing countries, experts say

  20-07-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With an average of one per cent of people vaccinated with at least one dose in the world's poorest countries, 'variant factories' threaten Canada's progress in the battle against COVID-19, doctors and scientists say.
  
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• Canadian right-wing extremism increased online during the pandemic

  20-07-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Online activity by right-wing extremists in Canada rose last year during the pandemic, despite efforts by governments and social media companies to curb extremism and hate speech, according to a new report.
  
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• Terms for downtown office conversion grants approved by Calgary committee - Globalnews.ca

  20-07-2021 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Terms for downtown office conversion grants approved by Calgary committee  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Calgary police seek help in search for missing woman - 660 News

  20-07-2021 07:20 via 660citynews.com
  
  Calgary police seek help in search for missing woman  660 News
  
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• Smoke in Calgary skies could last a while - 660 News

  20-07-2021 07:07 via 660citynews.com
  
  Smoke in Calgary skies could last a while  660 News
  
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• The Westley Hotel debuts in Calgary - TOPHOTELNEWS

  20-07-2021 07:00 via tophotel.news
  
  The Westley Hotel debuts in Calgary  TOPHOTELNEWS
  
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• COVID-19 Update: 130 new cases over weekend | Tourism operators welcome Aug. 9 border opening | Quebec to stage concert 'experiments' - Calgary Herald

  20-07-2021 04:26 via calgaryherald.com
  
  COVID-19 Update: 130 new cases over weekend | Tourism operators welcome Aug. 9 border opening | Quebec to stage concert 'experiments'  Calgary Herald
  
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• One dead in four-vehicle highway crash west of Hinton

  20-07-2021 04:20 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP are investigating a four-vehicle collision Monday night that temporarily closed a major highway and left one person dead and multiple people injured. 
  
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• Councillor says expanded patios should be summertime fixture - Calgary Herald

  20-07-2021 03:52 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Councillor says expanded patios should be summertime fixture  Calgary Herald
  
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• 'Comfortable being who I am': NHL prospect and Calgary Hitmen player comes out - CTV Toronto

  20-07-2021 03:41 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Comfortable being who I am': NHL prospect and Calgary Hitmen player comes out  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary live events industry reflects on Calgary Stampede

  20-07-2021 03:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite the drop in attendance, live event industry professionals say Stampede organizers should be commended for successfully putting on a large-scale event amidst a pandemic.
  
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• Advisory firm urges shareholders to support Brookfield's bid for Inter Pipeline

  20-07-2021 03:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Prominent shareholder advisory firm ISS is recommending Inter Pipeline investors reject the company's proposed sale to Pembina Pipeline Corp. ISS instead says investors should support a hostile takeover bid by Brookfield Infrastructure LLP.
  
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• SUV driver killed, 4 in hospital after multi-vehicle crash west of Hinton, Alta.

  20-07-2021 03:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fatal collision shut down Highway 16 about 18 kilometres west of Hinton, the RCMP said Monday night.
  
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