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• Fan Information For The Labour Day Classic - stampeders.com

  03-09-2021 23:45 via stampeders.com
  
  Fan Information For The Labour Day Classic  stampeders.com
  
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• City of Calgary to require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19

  03-09-2021 23:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Calgary will require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18.
  
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• Alberta Health Services postponing non-urgent surgeries as COVID-19 cases surge

  03-09-2021 23:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services is postponing scheduled surgeries throughout the province in order to create capacity in intensive care units, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge.
  
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• Alberta's updated COVID-19 modelling projects close to 2,000 daily cases in 4th wave 'high scenario'

  03-09-2021 23:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta could see close to 2,000 new cases daily of COVID-19 under a "high scenario" by mid-September under updated modelling released by the province.
  
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• Surprises revealed, secrets kept in Dinny the Dinosaur's makeover

  03-09-2021 22:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary's zoo rejuvenated its iconic Dinny the Dinosaur, filling in cracks and even unearthing a few surprises. The statue and green space around it were brought back to life thanks to a $1 million donation from the Brawn Family Foundation.
  
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• 12 Calgary Flames players that could play in the Beijing Olympics | Offside - Daily Hive

  03-09-2021 22:47 via dailyhive.com
  
  12 Calgary Flames players that could play in the Beijing Olympics | Offside  Daily Hive
  
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• Alberta postpones even more surgeries due to overwhelming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations

  03-09-2021 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services is postponing more surgeries in all areas of the province as demand for hospital space increases due to a rise of COVID-19 cases.
  
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• A landlord's dream: Why prices are increasing in Calgary's rental market - CBC.ca

  03-09-2021 22:27 via cbc.ca
  
  A landlord's dream: Why prices are increasing in Calgary's rental market  CBC.ca
  
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• A landlord's dream: Why prices are increasing in Calgary's rental market

  03-09-2021 22:27 via cbc.ca
  
  High prices, bidding wars and absolutely zero incentives for tenants in Calgary's rental market is making it a landlord's world, as demand outstrips supply.
  
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• ‘This is not a time for moral judgements’: Kenney responds to criticism of $100 vaccination incentive

  03-09-2021 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney responds to criticism the Alberta government is rewarding unvaccinated people with $100 rather than punishing them with restrictions, saying the province is looking at a variety of ways to increase the province’s vaccination rate, which is among the lowest in Canada.
  
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• Why didn’t Alberta act in August to curb surge in COVID-19? Kenney, Hinshaw respond

  03-09-2021 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney and chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw respond to a question asking why Alberta didn’t take action in August to reintroduce restrictions and public health measures to curb a COVID-19 surge that is now straining the health-care system.
  
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• Is Alberta bribing the unvaccinated? Province says incentives have worked elsewhere

  03-09-2021 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  When asked why the Alberta government appears to be rewarding unvaccinated people with $100 to get immunized rather than punishing them with public health restrictions, Health Minister Tyler Shandro said incentives have worked in other jurisdictions.
  
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• AHS postpones up to 60% of scheduled surgeries due to COVID-19 surge in Alberta

  03-09-2021 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services is postponing scheduled surgeries and non-urgent procedures across the entire province, CEO Dr. Verna Yiu announced on Friday. She said in the North Zone, surgical postponements of up to 60 per cent are expected next week, while in Edmonton Zone it will increase to up to 50 per cent and non-urgent pediatric...
  
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• Pandemic to endemic: Dr. Hinshaw shares evidence that led to shift in COVID-19 approach

  03-09-2021 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Earlier in the summer Alberta shifted the approach to COVID-19 from a pandemic to an endemic, and on Sept. 3 chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw shares some of the evidence and knowledge that guided that decision. She also shared modelling on how the fall could go as the Delta variant surges throughout...
  
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• COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low amongst school-age children: Hinshaw

  03-09-2021 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19 in the province, sharing the low hospitalization and Delta variant infection rates among children between the ages of 5 and 11.
  
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• Alberta to offer $100 gift card incentive to increase COVID-19 vaccine numbers

  03-09-2021 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced a one-time $100 gift card incentive is now available for all Albertans age 18 or older who receive a first or second dose of vaccine between Sept. 3 and Oct. 14.
  
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• Mandatory masking, alcohol curfew returning across Alberta this weekend

  03-09-2021 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta is making masks mandatory for all indoor public spaces and workplaces starting Sept. 4 at 8 a.m., Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced. Other restrictions include the return of an alcohol curfew. Shandro said Albertans are encouraged to limit in-person contacts and employers are asked to push back their plans to have staff return to...
  
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• ‘Pandemic of the unvaccinated’ surging across Alberta, straining the health-care system: Shandro

  03-09-2021 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Alberta made COVID-19 decisions this past summer based on data from the U.K. and elsewhere, noting the Delta variant was trending downward at that time — but in the weeks since has made a comeback and is now surging through the unvaccinated population, putting a strain on hospitals across the...
  
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• Alberta’s 4th wave is a ‘crisis of the unvaccinated’: Premier Kenney

  03-09-2021 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney pleaded with Albertans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, citing statistics showing unvaccinated adults are 50 to 60 times more likely to end up in hospital compared to those who are protected. “Your personal choice has very real world social consequences,” he said.
  
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• Alberta announces $100 gift cards for residents who get their COVID-19 vaccine

  03-09-2021 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  ‘For the love of God, please get vaccinated now’: In an effort to boost the province’s vaccination rate beyond 70 per cent, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday Albertans still not vaccinated will receive $100 gift cards if they get fully immunized.
  
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• COVID-19 is surging once again in Alberta, primarily among unvaccinated: Kenney

  03-09-2021 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the Delta variant of COVID-19 surging across Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney reached out to the 30 per cent of Albertans still not fully vaccinated, urging them to protect themselves from the disease by getting immunized.
  
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• Family says four-year-old boy seriously hurt at Creston, B.C. campsite; police investigating

  03-09-2021 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officers were called to the campsite on Aug. 30, but did not provide further details as of Friday morning. 
  
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• Family says four-year-old boy dies after incident at Creston, B.C. campsite; police investigating

  03-09-2021 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officers were called to the campsite on Aug. 30, but did not provide further details as of Friday morning. 
  
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• 22 things to do in Calgary this long weekend: September 3 to 6 | Listed - Daily Hive

  03-09-2021 19:51 via dailyhive.com
  
  22 things to do in Calgary this long weekend: September 3 to 6 | Listed  Daily Hive
  
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• White: Calgary's city centre is blooming - Calgary Herald

  03-09-2021 19:20 via calgaryherald.com
  
  White: Calgary's city centre is blooming  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary doctor at centre of human trafficking investigation withdraws from practice - CTV News Calgary

  03-09-2021 18:37 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary doctor at centre of human trafficking investigation withdraws from practice  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Alberta to offer $100 incentive to increase COVID-19 vaccine numbers

  03-09-2021 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an effort to increase Alberta's COVID-19 vaccination rate, Premier Jason Kenney announced a $100 incentive for anyone who goes and gets their first or second shot.
  
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• Alberta officials to provide COVID-19 update Friday morning

  03-09-2021 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  For the first time in weeks, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro and chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide a COVID-19 update.
  
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• Green space now open around Dinny the dinosaur at the Calgary Zoo - CTV News Calgary

  03-09-2021 18:09 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Green space now open around Dinny the dinosaur at the Calgary Zoo  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary's new rental market seeing rise in demand - Calgary Herald

  03-09-2021 18:08 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary's new rental market seeing rise in demand  Calgary Herald
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney to unveil new rules for unvaccinated Albertans at 11:30 a.m. MT update

  03-09-2021 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Jason Kenney, Tyler Shandro and Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update on on COVID-19 public health measures and vaccine incentives this morning 11:30 a.m. MT
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney to unveil new rules for unvaccinated Albertans

  03-09-2021 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Jason Kenney, Tyler Shandro and Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update on COVID-19 public health measures and vaccine incentives today.
  
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• New COVID-19 measures expected at update from Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Dr. Deena Hinshaw

  03-09-2021 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Jason Kenney, Tyler Shandro and Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update on on COVID-19 public health measures and vaccine incentives this morning 11:30 a.m. MT
  
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• 'I wish we didn't have to do this': Alberta to offer $100 incentive to get vaccinated against COVID-19

  03-09-2021 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans will be paid $100 to get a first or second dose of vaccine against COVID-19, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday.
  
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• Alberta to offer $100 incentive to get vaccinated against COVID-19

  03-09-2021 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans will be offered a $100 incentive to get a first or second dose of vaccine against COVID-19, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday.
  
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• Alberta government will announce new COVID-19 measures today

  03-09-2021 18:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's government will announce new measures today to curb the explosive fourth wave of COVID-19. 
  
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• Calgary woman becomes second $1M winner in Alberta's vaccine lottery | News - Daily Hive

  03-09-2021 17:57 via dailyhive.com
  
  Calgary woman becomes second $1M winner in Alberta's vaccine lottery | News  Daily Hive
  
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• Revolutions For Research Charity Bike Ride

  03-09-2021 17:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The first ‘Revolutions for Research’ charity bike ride, hosted by the Cure Cancer Foundation, will bring together over 200 riders, young and old, on Sunday, September 12, 2021 What you get: Event branded bike Jersey (must register by Aug.15) Breakfast before the Ride Snacks and drinks at the rest stops along the course Support vehicles...
  
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• Racist Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston pleads guilty to hate crime - CBC.ca

  03-09-2021 17:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Racist Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston pleads guilty to hate crime  CBC.ca
  
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• Racist Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston pleads guilty to hate crime

  03-09-2021 17:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston, a leader in the pandemic-denying, anti-mask movement, has pleaded guilty to a hate crime in Ontario in connection with anti-Muslim posts online. 
  
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• Kevin J. Johnston, Calgary mayoral candidate with history of racist comments, pleads guilty to hate crime

  03-09-2021 17:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston, a leader in the pandemic-denying, anti-mask movement, has pleaded guilty to a hate crime in Ontario in connection with anti-Muslim posts online. 
  
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• Calgary to get a monthly dose of 'Jazzsexy' at the Ironwood - Calgary Herald

  03-09-2021 17:03 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary to get a monthly dose of 'Jazzsexy' at the Ironwood  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary vaccine lottery winner encourages others to get their jab - Calgary Herald

  03-09-2021 17:00 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary vaccine lottery winner encourages others to get their jab  Calgary Herald
  
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• O'Toole promises to repeal Liberal firearms changes while keeping ban on 'assault weapons'

  03-09-2021 16:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole unveiled his crime strategy today — a plan that calls for tougher criminal sanctions on gun-toting gang members in order to curb a troubling spike in urban violence.
  
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• O'Toole promises to maintain ban on 'assault weapons'

  03-09-2021 16:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole unveiled his crime strategy today — a plan that calls for tougher criminal sanctions on gun-toting gang members in order to curb a troubling spike in urban violence.
  
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• Headed back to the office? Managing workplace anxiety

  03-09-2021 16:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mindfulness teacher Trish Tutton joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss ways to manage the anxiety some people might feel when returning to the office after working from home.
  
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• Calgary Stampeders: November Schedule

  03-09-2021 16:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Catch all the Stampeders action on the Red and White’s radio home — 770 CHQR. Your broadcast crew will call every play from every pre-season, regular-season and playoff game.
  
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• Albertans want overall policy on Rocky Mountain development: coal committee

  03-09-2021 16:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  'There was such a dam of public sentiment built up behind this issue, it's like opening a sluice gate,' said Ron Wallace, chairman of the province's coal policy committee.
  
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• Calgary Stampeders: October Schedule

  03-09-2021 16:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Catch all the Stampeders action on the Red and White’s radio home — 770 CHQR. Your broadcast crew will call every play from every pre-season, regular-season and playoff game.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, Sept. 3

  03-09-2021 16:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 1,339 new cases on Thursday and hit a notable immunization benchmark as 70 per cent of the province's eligible population has now received two shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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