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• Active cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Alberta, as 134 new cases reported Tuesday

  27-07-2021 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday that less than half of Albertans 20 to 29 years old are fully vaccinated — "a number we need to increase."
  
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• Calgary studio turns Canada's Olympic wrestling team into anime characters

  27-07-2021 23:51 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgary animation studio is introducing the Canadian wrestling team in a way you've never seen them before: as Japanese-inspired anime characters.
  
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• Calgary Stampede says 7 people caught COVID each day of the festival

  27-07-2021 23:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampede says at least 71 people caught COVID-19 during the 10-day festival. That's seven cases per day, or a total of 0.01 per cent of the 528,998 attendees. 
  
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• At least 71 people likely caught COVID-19 at Calgary Stampede

  27-07-2021 23:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampede says at least 71 people caught COVID-19 during the festival in mid-July — seven cases per day, or a total of 0.01 per cent of the 528,998 attendees. 
  
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• At least 71 people caught COVID-19 at Calgary Stampede

  27-07-2021 23:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampede says at least 71 people caught COVID-19 during the festival in mid-July — seven cases per day, or a total of 0.01 per cent of the 528,998 attendees. 
  
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• Calgary police identify victim in Highland Park suspicious death - Global News

  27-07-2021 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police identify victim in Highland Park suspicious death  Global News
  
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• Calgary police identify victim in Highland Park suspicious death

  27-07-2021 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Homicide detectives identified Calgarian Mayiel Deng Kiir, 20, as the victim of the past weekend's Highland Park suspicious death.
  
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• Go-karting appeals to young and old who have a need for speed

  27-07-2021 23:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's growing community of go-kart racers hosted its first championship race last weekend, and it's proving just how popular the sport is becoming.
  
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• Sentencing arguments delayed for Alberta men found guilty of flouting COVID-19 restrictions

  27-07-2021 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Artur Pawlowski and his brother Dawid Pawlowski were arrested in May and accused of organizing an illegal gathering as well as promoting and attending an illegal gathering.
  
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• Suspect steals 10 patio chairs from Simply Irie restaurant in Calgary: police - Global News

  27-07-2021 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Suspect steals 10 patio chairs from Simply Irie restaurant in Calgary: police  Global News
  
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• Suspect steals 10 patio chairs from Simply Irie restaurant in Calgary: police

  27-07-2021 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police need help to identify a man they say stole 10 patio chairs from a restaurant this month.
  
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• Toronto man charged after posting photo of Alberta judge taken during court hearing for COVID-19 rule breakers

  27-07-2021 20:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Charges have been laid against an Ontario man who posted photos of an Alberta judge who convicted four anti-mask, COVID-19-denying men who repeatedly breached public health restrictions and judges' orders.
  
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• Charge laid after man took photos of Alberta judge during hearing for COVID-19 rule breakers

  27-07-2021 20:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Charges have been laid against an Ontario man who posted photos of the Alberta judge who recently convicted four anti-mask, COVID-denying men who repeatedly breached public health restrictions and judges' orders.
  
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• 17 companies hiring for more than 500 jobs in Calgary this August | Venture - Daily Hive

  27-07-2021 20:16 via dailyhive.com
  
  17 companies hiring for more than 500 jobs in Calgary this August | Venture  Daily Hive
  
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• U of C tuition hikes put on hold by province after students complain of inadequate consultation

  27-07-2021 20:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government is delaying a round of tuition hikes requested by the University of Calgary, citing the need for better consultation with students.
  
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• Province balks at U of C tuition hike plan after students complain of inadequate consultation

  27-07-2021 20:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The province is delaying a round of tuition hikes requested by the University of Calgary, citing the need for better consultation with students.
  
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• Alberta judge sentences trucker to 12 1/2 years in the death of Cindy Gladue

  27-07-2021 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  A judge has sentenced an Ontario truck driver to 12 1/2 years in prison for killing a woman in his Edmonton hotel room a decade ago. Fletcher Kent has the details. WARNING: This story contains graphic details and disturbing content.
  
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• Businesses damaged in south Calgary commercial building fire

  27-07-2021 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Just after 9 a.m., multiple 911 calls came in reporting heavy smoke and flames coming from the first floor of a commercial building in the 5700 block of 3 Street S.W. 
  
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• Businesses damaged, cats dead after south Calgary commercial building fire - Global News

  27-07-2021 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Businesses damaged, cats dead after south Calgary commercial building fire  Global News
  
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• Businesses damaged, cats dead after south Calgary commercial building fire

  27-07-2021 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Just after 9 a.m., multiple 911 calls came in reporting heavy smoke and flames coming from the first floor of a commercial building in the 5700 block of 3 Street S.W. 
  
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• Calgary girl diagnosed with leukemia summiting mountains for kids cancer fundraiser - Global News

  27-07-2021 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary girl diagnosed with leukemia summiting mountains for kids cancer fundraiser  Global News
  
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• Calgary girl diagnosed with leukemia summiting mountains for kids cancer fundraiser

  27-07-2021 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Childhood cancer is a heartbreaking disease but one Calgary family is navigating it with such strength and purpose. Their little girl is overcoming it by climbing mountains.
  
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• ‘I’m proud of us’: Teen tribute highlights resiliency during pandemic

  27-07-2021 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  A tribute video put together by Strathcona County recognizes resilient youth and their tenacity during the course of the pandemic.
  
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• Teen tribute highlights resiliency during pandemic

  27-07-2021 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Throughout the pandemic, we’ve all had to overcome a number of hurdles, especially teens. Kendra Slugoski has more on a project that aims to recognize the tenacity of teens and their ability to adapt.
  
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• B!G Pride 2021, supported by Global Calgary & 770 CHQR

  27-07-2021 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Pride Festival and Parade take place each Labour Day long weekend, with thousands gathering in celebration of gender and sexual diversity.
  
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• City-Wide Food Drive, supported by Global Calgary & 770 CHQR

  27-07-2021 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Volunteers will deliver food drive bags across Calgary between Sept. 13 – 17. Place your donation bag on your doorstep, or a visible place from the street on Sept. 18 by 10 am.
  
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• $200K donation will help keep Calgary Zoo workers and animals safer - CTV Toronto

  27-07-2021 18:43 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  $200K donation will help keep Calgary Zoo workers and animals safer  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary airport awards cab contract to 3 local companies, increases fees - Global News

  27-07-2021 18:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary airport awards cab contract to 3 local companies, increases fees  Global News
  
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• Calgary airport awards cab contract to 3 local companies, increases fees

  27-07-2021 18:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Airport Authority announced Tuesday it had signed an 18-month contract with Associated Cab, Calgary City Cab and Calgary United Cab for on-demand taxi services.
  
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• Urgent need in Alberta to address potent drug supply, overdose crisis: health experts

  27-07-2021 17:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta needs to create an emergency program similar to ones in other provinces to address a toxic drug supply that is killing people, an emergency room doctor and public health professor say.
  
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• Border workers vote to strike, putting Canada's reopening plans at risk

  27-07-2021 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's reopening plans could be hindered as thousands of border officers gird themselves for potential strike action.
  
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• The Travel Lady: How to navigate proof of vaccine requirements while traveling

  27-07-2021 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the different options Canadian travelers have when needing to prove they’ve been vaccinated.
  
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• Beyond the Podium: Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk shares Tokyo Olympics experiences

  27-07-2021 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss what it is like to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  
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• Wildfires in Canada are creating their own weather systems, experts say

  27-07-2021 16:27 via cbc.ca
  
  A combination of intense heat and drought conditions is causing wildfires in Western Canada to generate their own weather systems, experts say.
  
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• Disney to close most of its Canadian stores by Aug. 18. Here’s where they’re located

  27-07-2021 16:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  In March, Disney announced plans to focus on online retaling and reduce its brick-and-mortar footprint, starting with the closure of at least 60 stores in North America.
  
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• Summer program has Red Deer kids reading, writing and getting ready for Grade 3

  27-07-2021 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools is celebrating the 10th year of its Reading College program for elementary school students on the campus of Red Deer Polytechnic.
  
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• Red Deer summer Reading College program celebrates 10 years

  27-07-2021 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools is celebrating the 10th year of its Reading College program for elementary school students on the campus of Red Deer Polytechnic.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, July 27

  27-07-2021 15:49 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 is again on the rise in Alberta as the province's new cases, active cases and R-value continue to inch higher. On Monday, the province reported 387 cases over the past three days.
  
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• Potential drowning at Chestermere Lake

  27-07-2021 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Crews are searching Chestermere Lake for a man who went under the water on Monday afternoon and failed to resurface. Jackie Wilson reports.
  
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• Trucker sentenced to 12.5 years in hotel room death of Edmonton woman Cindy Gladue

  27-07-2021 15:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Barton was convicted in February of manslaughter in the death of Cindy Gladue, a 36-year-old Metis and Cree woman, who died in his room at the Yellowhead Inn in June 2011. His 12.5 year sentence handed down Tuesday will be reduced to 11 years and 204 days after credit for time served.
  
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• Ontario trucker sentenced to 12.5 years in manslaughter of Cindy Gladue in Edmonton hotel

  27-07-2021 15:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Barton was convicted in February of manslaughter in the death of Cindy Gladue, a 36-year-old Metis and Cree woman, who died in his room at the Yellowhead Inn in June 2011. His 12.5 year sentence handed down Tuesday will be reduced to 11 years and 204 days after credit for time served.
  
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• Ontario trucker Bradley Barton sentenced to 12.5 years in manslaughter death of Cindy Gladue

  27-07-2021 15:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Barton was convicted in February of manslaughter in the death of Cindy Gladue, a 36-year-old Metis and Cree woman, who died in his room at the Yellowhead Inn in June 2011. His 12.5 year sentence handed down Tuesday will be reduced to 11 years and 204 days after credit for time served.
  
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• Hot and smoky for the next few days in Calgary - CTV Toronto

  27-07-2021 15:19 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Hot and smoky for the next few days in Calgary  CTV Toronto
  
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• Voluntary recall issued for Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning

  27-07-2021 14:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  McCormick & Company, Inc. says the recall covers 153g bottles with a best before date of September 6, 2022.
  
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• Alberta urgently needs to address potent drug supply, overdose crisis: health experts

  27-07-2021 14:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  ``Alberta is kind of a black box ... because it does not do anything to monitor the illegal drug supply here.''
  
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• Alberta judge to sentence trucker found guilty in the death of Cindy Gladue

  27-07-2021 14:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Ontario trucker found guilty for killing a woman in his Edmonton hotel room a decade ago is to learn his sentence on Tuesday.
  
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• Alberta hospital laundry job cuts to begin in September as work outsourced

  27-07-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services says 334 workers will lose their jobs by next April as it outsources the last of its in-house laundry work.
  
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• More men named 'John' have sat on Calgary city council than women have - CBC.ca

  27-07-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  More men named 'John' have sat on Calgary city council than women have  CBC.ca
  
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• More men named 'John' have sat on Calgary city council than women have

  27-07-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Since 1884, 31 women have been elected, and 30 have served, on Calgary council. This week, a virtual panel takes a historical look at gender representation on the council.
  
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• Olympic wake-up call: Canada wins historic softball medal, women's judo delivers again

  27-07-2021 12:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian Olympians won more medals on Tuesday in Tokyo. From the softball field to the pool to the judo mat, here's all the action you may have missed from Day 4 of the Olympic Games.
  
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