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• Calgary Indigenous woman walks to raise awareness and seek justice for residential school victims - CTV Toronto

  21-08-2021 23:25 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary Indigenous woman walks to raise awareness and seek justice for residential school victims  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary Hitmen unveil hockey jersey recognizing great neighbours - Global News

  21-08-2021 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Hitmen unveil hockey jersey recognizing great neighbours  Global News
  
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• Calgary Hitmen unveil hockey jersey recognizing great neighbours

  21-08-2021 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Our hope is that when you see someone wearing this jersey, you will know that you’re seeing a great neighbour."
  
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• Corbella: Humanitarian groups furious over Trudeau doing little to help Afghans who helped us - Calgary Herald

  21-08-2021 21:05 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Corbella: Humanitarian groups furious over Trudeau doing little to help Afghans who helped us  Calgary Herald
  
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• Man rushed to hospital after being hit while walking on QEII, RCMP say

  21-08-2021 19:06 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP say a man was sent to hospital in life-threatening condition early Saturday morning after being hit while walking on the Queen Elizabeth Highway, just south of Airdrie, Alta.
  
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• Pedestrian seriously injured in 'tragic' collision south of Airdrie - Calgary Herald

  21-08-2021 18:50 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Pedestrian seriously injured in 'tragic' collision south of Airdrie  Calgary Herald
  
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• Pedestrian hit overnight on the QEII sent to hospital in critical condition

  21-08-2021 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man was taken to hospital in critical condition after being hit while walking on the QEII north of Calgary early Saturday morning.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Saturday, Aug. 21

  21-08-2021 17:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Both the CBE and CCSD have announced masks will be mandatory when classes resume this fall. Meanwhile, Alberta Health Services has invoked emergency work rules for nurses as COVID hospitalizations rise.
  
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• Waiting game pays off as Calgary bungalow gets 14 bids - The Globe and Mail

  21-08-2021 17:30 via theglobeandmail.com
  
  Waiting game pays off as Calgary bungalow gets 14 bids  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Calgary bodybuilder shares his inspiring story of overcoming obstacles

  21-08-2021 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  After losing his father at a young age, Todd Payette found inspiration and stability in bodybuilding. The Mr. Universe finalist joins Global News Calgary with details on his autobiography turned documentary as he prepares for his next competition.
  
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• Varcoe: Prices tumble as 'Delta variant has gained control of the oil market' - Calgary Herald

  21-08-2021 14:34 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Varcoe: Prices tumble as 'Delta variant has gained control of the oil market'  Calgary Herald
  
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• These low-income entrepreneurs managed to reinvent themselves and start businesses amid COVID — here's how

  21-08-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  What did it take to make it during a downturn and pandemic? CBC Calgary talked with three business graduates from the training program at Momentum Calgary.
  
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• Why giving COVID-19 booster shots to everyone in Canada is hard to justify

  21-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Emerging research from around the world has sparked new fears about the declining protection COVID-19 vaccines provide over time against infection from the highly contagious delta variant, prompting countries to move aggressively toward booster shots. 
  
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• Why countries are moving so quickly on COVID-19 booster shots — and what Canada should do next

  21-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Emerging research from around the world has sparked new fears about the declining protection COVID-19 vaccines provide over time against infection from the highly contagious delta variant, prompting countries to move aggressively toward booster shots. 
  
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• Farmers seeking 'right to repair' rules to fix their own tractors gain White House ally

  21-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Farmers say they just want the right to repair their own equipment, but industry is wary of any push that could allow modifications affecting safety and privacy. U.S. President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order designed to help farmers, something advocates hope will have an impact in Canada, too.
  
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• HIGHLIGHTS: Calgary 28, Montreal 22 - stampeders.com

  21-08-2021 08:39 via stampeders.com
  
  HIGHLIGHTS: Calgary 28, Montreal 22  stampeders.com
  
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• Recap: Calgary 28, Montreal 22 - CFL.ca

  21-08-2021 08:34 via cfl.ca
  
  Recap: Calgary 28, Montreal 22  CFL.ca
  
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• Stampeders hold off late rally from Alouettes to pick up 1st win of the season

  21-08-2021 07:25 via cbc.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampeders overcame an 11-point second-quarter deficit and hung on for a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Montreal Alouettes.
  
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• Stampeders survive late charge from Als for first win of season - TSN

  21-08-2021 07:13 via tsn.ca
  
  Stampeders survive late charge from Als for first win of season  TSN
  
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• Nurses are leaving their jobs as COVID cases surge and wildfires burn in B.C.'s Interior

  21-08-2021 04:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Health-care staff in B.C.'s Interior are being overwhelmed by the twin emergencies of persistent wildfires and rising COVID-19 cases, and some of them are leaving their jobs because of it.
  
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• Alberta Health Services invokes emergency staffing provisions to address ‘increasing pressure’

  21-08-2021 04:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  AHS will redeploy workers, "as well as, including but not limited to mandating overtime and potentially cancelling vacations" to staff ICUs, emergency departments and other units.
  
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• Former Afghan interpreter pleads for resettlement help to evacuate his family to Calgary

  21-08-2021 03:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Zahed Mohammed has been shot at twice and survived a suicide bombing attempt but said he's more fearful of the Taliban and what it means for his family back home in Afghanistan.
  
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• Alberta Health Services invokes emergency work rules for nurses as COVID hospitalizations rise

  21-08-2021 03:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta’s nurses are being forced to work mandatory overtime and cancel holidays in response to a chronic staffing problem worsened by surging COVID-19 hospitalizations.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Aug 20.

  21-08-2021 02:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for Aug. 20, 2021. Hosted by Linda Olsen and Joel Senick.
  
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• Former Afghan interpreter in Calgary pleads for resettlement help as situation grows dire

  21-08-2021 02:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calls continued Friday for the Canadian government to speed up efforts when it comes to evacuations in Afghanistan. As Christa Dao reports, those who were on the front lines say Ottawa owes it to the Afghan people — many of whom put their lives at risk for Canadians.
  
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• Calgary faith leaders reluctant to impose vaccine commandment on congregants - Calgary Herald

  21-08-2021 01:59 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary faith leaders reluctant to impose vaccine commandment on congregants  Calgary Herald
  
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• Why climbing COVID-19 cases impact you — whether you’re vaccinated or not

  21-08-2021 01:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  After weeks of high COVID-19 case numbers, doctors and nurses say hospitals are busy again. Alberta Health Services reported a big jump on Friday: 23 more people in hospital and five more in the ICU. Morgan Black looks at the impact that’s having on hospitals.
  
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• Province rescinds Banff Centre appointment of Donna Kennedy-Glans

  21-08-2021 01:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Former Progressive Conservative MLA Donna Kennedy-Glans says she's "bewildered" after being removed by the province from the board of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
  
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• COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for Aug. 20 - Calgary Herald

  21-08-2021 01:37 via calgaryherald.com
  
  COVID-19 Live Updates: News on coronavirus in Calgary for Aug. 20  Calgary Herald
  
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• City working on mandatory rapid testing plan for employees - Calgary Herald

  21-08-2021 01:26 via calgaryherald.com
  
  City working on mandatory rapid testing plan for employees  Calgary Herald
  
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• Advance voting for 2021 municipal election coming to 4 Calgary campuses - Global News

  21-08-2021 01:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Advance voting for 2021 municipal election coming to 4 Calgary campuses  Global News
  
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• Advance voting for 2021 municipal election coming to 4 Calgary campuses - Calgary | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  21-08-2021 01:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Advance voting for 2021 municipal election coming to 4 Calgary campuses - Calgary | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• Advance voting for 2021 municipal election coming to 4 Calgary campuses

  21-08-2021 01:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Elections Calgary is reversing a previous decision and will set up advance polls at four Calgary post-secondary campuses for two days.
  
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• Pedestrian struck by vehicle in southeast Calgary collision - CTV Toronto

  21-08-2021 01:18 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Pedestrian struck by vehicle in southeast Calgary collision  CTV Toronto
  
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• More photos released of suspect alleged to have set fire to memorial to residential school victims

  21-08-2021 01:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary police say they are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect alleged to have set fire to a memorial to residential school victims earlier this month.
  
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• Yes, this tree on International Avenue is actually covered in gold

  21-08-2021 00:52 via cbc.ca
  
  A larger-than-life dancing couple and a pear tree covered in gold that will slowly wear with age are among the new installations in east Calgary.
  
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• Fundraiser brings in $100K for affordable housing in southern Alberta

  21-08-2021 00:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite what has been a difficult year for many, one fundraiser has still managed to raise $100,000 to support affordable housing in southern Alberta.
  
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• Calgary postponing mandatory return to work for city employees - CBC.ca

  21-08-2021 00:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary postponing mandatory return to work for city employees  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary postponing mandatory return to work for city employees

  21-08-2021 00:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary will postpone plans to bring city employees back to work on Sept. 15 — moving the target date to Oct. 20 — citing the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta.
  
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• Legendary Canmore alpinist in hospital with head injury receives mountain of support

  21-08-2021 00:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Over $140,000 has been raised to help Canmore's Barry Blanchard, one of North American's best-known alpinists who climbed Everest three times but suffered skull fractures earlier this month when he fell down some stairs.
  
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• Alberta reports 749 cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death

  21-08-2021 00:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Active cases increased by 342 to 6,709 across the province. According to Alberta Health, 73.26 per cent of active cases are unvaccinated, 11.55 per cent are partially vaccinated and 15.19 per cent are people who are fully vaccinated. 
  
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