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• AHS launches pro-fluoride campaign in Calgary ahead of election - Calgary Herald

  05-08-2021 23:59 via calgaryherald.com
  
  AHS launches pro-fluoride campaign in Calgary ahead of election  Calgary Herald
  
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• ICU, hospital numbers climb slightly as Alberta confirms 397 cases of COVID-19 Thursday

  05-08-2021 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 climbed slightly in Alberta, according to Thursday's report. The number of active cases across the province also increased.
  
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• Peterborough native Greg Knox looking forward to first season behind the bench with Ottawa REDBLACKS

  05-08-2021 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The wait is finally over as the Canadian Football League makes its return on Thursday. The Ottawa REDBLACKS have a number of new faces behind the bench, including Greg Knox who will serve as defensive backs coach. Katrina Squazzin spoke with Peterborough native ahead of the team’s season opener.
  
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• Edmonton-born ‘Kai the Hitchhiker’ loses bid to overturn murder conviction

  05-08-2021 23:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton-born man who became known for allegedly using a hatchet to fend off an attack on a highway worker will remain in jail for the 2013 murder of a New Jersey attorney.
  
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• Discover 'cheeseburger bird' and other audio delights on soundwalk through Weaselhead Flats

  05-08-2021 23:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgarians can embark on a stroll through Weaselhead Flats on Sunday and be challenged to actively and intentionally listen to the world around them.
  
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• Bush fire at southern Alberta tourist attraction prompts evacuation

  05-08-2021 23:03 via cbc.ca
  
  A brush fire Thursday prompted the evacuation of a popular tourist attraction, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, in southern Alberta.
  
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• Brush fire at southern Alberta tourist attraction prompts evacuation

  05-08-2021 23:03 via cbc.ca
  
  A brush fire Thursday prompted the evacuation of a popular tourist attraction, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, in southern Alberta.
  
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• Preview: Argos @ Stamps - stampeders.com

  05-08-2021 22:56 via stampeders.com
  
  Preview: Argos @ Stamps  stampeders.com
  
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• Is the Flames' defence good enough to reach the postseason? - TSN

  05-08-2021 22:38 via tsn.ca
  
  Is the Flames' defence good enough to reach the postseason?  TSN
  
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• Garage damaged by fire in southwest Calgary - CTV Toronto

  05-08-2021 22:08 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Garage damaged by fire in southwest Calgary  CTV Toronto
  
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• Alberta pharmacist frustrated at having to throw out unused COVID-19 vaccine

  05-08-2021 21:50 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta pharmacist says he had to throw out 120 doses of expired Moderna COVID-19 vaccine last week — and that more doses are being wasted every day.
  
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• Adaptive golf program to tee up again in Calgary in 2022 - CTV Toronto

  05-08-2021 20:47 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Adaptive golf program to tee up again in Calgary in 2022  CTV Toronto
  
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• Smoke may start to clear in Calgary after expected rain this weekend, says forecaster - CBC.ca

  05-08-2021 20:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Smoke may start to clear in Calgary after expected rain this weekend, says forecaster  CBC.ca
  
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• Smoke may start to clear in Calgary after expected rain this weekend, says forecaster

  05-08-2021 20:43 via cbc.ca
  
  After a couple more smoky days in Calgary, there may be some clearer days ahead. David Lyder, a senior air modelling standards engineer with Alberta Environment and Parks, says he expects there may be some smoke relief on Sunday due to rain in the forecast.
  
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• Canada names roster for upcoming women’s worlds in Calgary - 660 News

  05-08-2021 20:21 via 660citynews.com
  
  Canada names roster for upcoming women’s worlds in Calgary  660 News
  
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• Alberta service dog agency ramps up training to catch up with COVID-19 backlog

  05-08-2021 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  After a year and a half of pandemic challenges, the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society says it's looking to ramp up its training program in Alberta.
  
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• New renderings of planned Calgary event centre released - CBC.ca

  05-08-2021 19:48 via cbc.ca
  
  New renderings of planned Calgary event centre released  CBC.ca
  
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• New renderings of planned Calgary event centre released

  05-08-2021 19:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Additional renderings have been revealed of the new arena being built to replace Calgary’s aging Saddledome.
  
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• Calgary sees 3,324 code reds last year, paramedics sound alarm - 660 News

  05-08-2021 19:20 via 660citynews.com
  
  Calgary sees 3,324 code reds last year, paramedics sound alarm  660 News
  
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• Calgary chefs, brewmasters compete for charity at 2021 food festival - Globalnews.ca

  05-08-2021 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary chefs, brewmasters compete for charity at 2021 food festival  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Calgary chefs, brewmasters compete for charity at 2021 food festival

  05-08-2021 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Money raised at the 2021 Beer & Barley festival Aug. 28 will go toward Kid’s Cancer Care, with organizers hoping to raise $150,000 this year.
  
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• ‘I wasn’t clear’: Hinshaw not happy about how Alberta’s eased COVID-19 response was shared

  05-08-2021 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Speaking with Rob Breakenridge on the Corus Radio Network, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said she didn't do a good job explaining her rationale for recent changes to COVID-19 measures.
  
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• Federal health minister pens letter to Alberta, asks for science behind plan to lift COVID-19 rules

  05-08-2021 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has sent a letter to her Alberta counterpart saying she shares concerns about the province's plan to lift all of its COVID-19 health restrictions.
  
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• Federal health minister concerned over Alberta lifting COVID-19 rules amid 'delta-driven resurgence'

  05-08-2021 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has sent a letter to her Alberta counterpart saying she shares concerns about the province's plan to lift all of its COVID-19 health restrictions.
  
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• Federal health minister calls lifting of COVID-19 rules in Alberta an 'unnecessary and risky gamble'

  05-08-2021 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has sent a letter to her Alberta counterpart saying she shares concerns about the province's plan to lift all of its COVID-19 health restrictions.
  
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• Alberta’s top business leaders looking for big ideas to ‘Define the Decade’

  05-08-2021 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  A newly-formed task force of Alberta’s top business leaders is gathering ideas on how to stimulate economic growth and prosperity over the next decade. Sarah Offin reports.
  
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• New and used vehicle shortage hits Alberta, bringing long waits for buyers

  05-08-2021 17:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta dealership Westlock Motors typically holds as many as 100 new vehicles. On Wednesday, it had just seven.
  
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• Calgary police looking for man after residential school memorial set on fire – Peace Arch News - Peace Arch News

  05-08-2021 17:30 via peacearchnews.com
  
  Calgary police looking for man after residential school memorial set on fire – Peace Arch News  Peace Arch News
  
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• Steppenwolf Theatre appointee praises Calgary productions - Calgary Herald

  05-08-2021 17:11 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Steppenwolf Theatre appointee praises Calgary productions  Calgary Herald
  
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• The Calgary Marathon prepares to return

  05-08-2021 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Marathon Society executive director Kirsten Fleming joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the return of the Calgary Marathon on September 19, 2021.
  
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• Alberta plan to remove COVID-19 measures is ‘risky gamble,’ fed health minister tells Shandro

  05-08-2021 15:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Patty Hajdu wrote to Shandro, raising concerns with Alberta's plan to remove mandatory isolation of positive COVID-19 cases, stop contact tracing and reduce testing. 
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, Aug. 5

  05-08-2021 15:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 206 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, as the province's Canada-leading active case number continues to grow.
  
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• Rick Zamperin: All signs pointing to a Tiger-Cats’ Grey Cup victory

  05-08-2021 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a rematch of the 2019 Grey Cup, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will meet in the 2021 CFL season opener Thursday night.
  
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• Parts of controversial Alberta UCP labour law remain in limbo

  05-08-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A new law that requires workers to opt into paying union dues to political campaigns or charity donations remains inactive more than a year after legislators approved it.
  
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• Cochrane residents worry doctor shortage will worsen with closure of primary care centre

  05-08-2021 13:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Some Cochrane, Alta., residents who are searching for a new family doctor are worried what will happen when the local primary care centre closes by January 2022.
  
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• Corbella: Catch-and-release justice system led to death of home invader on acreage - Calgary Herald

  05-08-2021 13:05 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Corbella: Catch-and-release justice system led to death of home invader on acreage  Calgary Herald
  
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• Olympic wake-up call: Canada claims debut silver in canoe, cycles to bronze

  05-08-2021 12:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's Laurence Vincent Lapointe wins silver in canoe and Canadian Lauriane Genest cycles to bronze. Here's what you may have missed on Day 13 in Tokyo.
  
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• CFL to remember children, families impacted by Canadian residential schools

  05-08-2021 04:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CFL will acknowledge the children and families victimized by Canada's residential schools system during the opening week of the '21 season.
  
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• Marda Gras returns to Calgary as first street festival since pandemic began - 660 News

  05-08-2021 04:36 via 660citynews.com
  
  Marda Gras returns to Calgary as first street festival since pandemic began  660 News
  
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• Calgary homecoming awaits Argonauts rookie lineman Peter Nicastro - Toronto Sun

  05-08-2021 03:56 via torontosun.com
  
  Calgary homecoming awaits Argonauts rookie lineman Peter Nicastro  Toronto Sun
  
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• At least 129 people caught COVID at Calgary Stampede, 325 attended while possibly infectious - CBC.ca

  05-08-2021 03:39 via cbc.ca
  
  At least 129 people caught COVID at Calgary Stampede, 325 attended while possibly infectious  CBC.ca
  
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• At least 129 people caught COVID at Calgary Stampede, 325 attended while possibly infectious

  05-08-2021 03:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of COVID-19 cases linked to the Calgary Stampede continues to grow.
  
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• CFL finally set to resume playing football after losing 2020 season to COVID-19 pandemic

  05-08-2021 03:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CFL kicks off the '21 season Thursday night, its first action since the 2019 Grey Cup game.
  
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• COVID-19 Update: 206 new cases | Hinshaw explains reasoning behind COVID plan | Edmonton physicians call for reinstatement of safety measures - Calgary Herald

  05-08-2021 03:30 via calgaryherald.com
  
  COVID-19 Update: 206 new cases | Hinshaw explains reasoning behind COVID plan | Edmonton physicians call for reinstatement of safety measures  Calgary Herald
  
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• A glimpse at CF Market Mall's history on its 50th birthday

  05-08-2021 03:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Since CF Market Mall opened 50 years ago, a lot has changed for Calgarians.
  
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• Calgary Chamber calls for candidate focus on taxes, talent - Calgary Herald

  05-08-2021 03:06 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary Chamber calls for candidate focus on taxes, talent  Calgary Herald
  
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• Alberta employers offer numerous incentives as they ramp up search for staff

  05-08-2021 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  A severe worker shortage in Alberta for certain industries has employers offering a number of incentives, including sign-up bonuses and higher wages. Tomasia DaSilva reports.
  
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• Calgary police investigating after residential school memorial vandalized at city hall

  05-08-2021 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police are investigating after a residential school memorial at city hall was vandalized. Jackie Wilson reports.
  
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• Alberta employers offer pay raises and signing bonuses to get people back to work

  05-08-2021 02:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta businesses are handing out numerous incentives amid severe worker shortages in certain industries.
  
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• Calgary Chamber releases 'Pathways to Potential' platform ahead of municipal election | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  05-08-2021 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Chamber releases 'Pathways to Potential' platform ahead of municipal election | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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