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• MLA pens dissenting letter for government's 'disparaging and accusatory tone' toward the unvaccinated

  07-09-2021 22:40 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta MLA who criticized 16 of his colleagues for penning a letter of dissent against the United Conservative Party government's return to pandemic restrictions in April has now issued a critical letter of his own in support of the unvaccinated. 
  
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• Alberta MLA accuses government of 'disparaging' the unvaccinated

  07-09-2021 22:40 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta MLA who criticized his colleagues for breaking ranks with Jason Kenney's government has himself taken aim at its new policy on masks and vaccinations. 
  
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• The Calgary Fall Home Show, supported by Global Calgary & 770 CHQR

  07-09-2021 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Fall Home Show is returning September 30th - October 3rd at the BMO Centre in Stampede Park. Get your tickets online and visit their virtual showroom!
  
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• The Calgary Fall Home Show

  07-09-2021 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Fall Home Show is returning September 30th - October 3rd at the BMO Centre in Stampede Park. Get your tickets online and visit their virtual showroom!
  
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• 8 Edmonton-area mayors call for COVID-19 vaccine passport, other measures in open letter

  07-09-2021 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eight mayors from the Edmonton area are urging Health Minister Tyler Shandro to bring in a COVID-19 vaccine passport and other measures to slow the spread.
  
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• 12 Edmonton-area mayors call for COVID-19 vaccine passport, other measures in open letter

  07-09-2021 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eight mayors from the Edmonton area are urging Health Minister Tyler Shandro to bring in a COVID-19 vaccine passport and other measures to slow the spread.
  
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• Alberta delays identification requirements at supervised consumption sites amid legal challenge

  07-09-2021 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Under new regulations, service providers were to collect personal health numbers from clients, which critics argue will deter people who use substances from accessing the service.
  
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• Calgary fire crews respond to building explosion in Bridgeland - CBC.ca

  07-09-2021 20:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary fire crews respond to building explosion in Bridgeland  CBC.ca
  
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• No injuries reported after explosion in northeast Calgary

  07-09-2021 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary fire crews are investigating the possible cause of an explosion in Bridgeland on Tuesday.
  
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• Province and feds provide combined $340M for ranchers after drought-laden summer

  07-09-2021 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  After an extremely dry summer, the government of Alberta is offering a support program that will allow ranchers to apply for $200 per head in funding.
  
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• Alberta to provide $340M for ranchers after drought-laden summer

  07-09-2021 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  After an extremely dry summer, the government of Alberta is offering a support program that will allow ranchers to apply for $200 per head in funding.
  
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• House blown off foundation by explosion in Bridgeland - Calgary Herald

  07-09-2021 19:48 via calgaryherald.com
  
  House blown off foundation by explosion in Bridgeland  Calgary Herald
  
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• Explosion in vacant Calgary building under investigation

  07-09-2021 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Debris could be seen on the ground at the front of the building, and damage was visible on the roof and front of the structure. 
  
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• Police involved after Calgary Liberal candidate volunteers say they were slapped, spat on

  07-09-2021 19:24 via cbc.ca
  
  A federal Liberal candidate in Calgary says two of her volunteers were spat on, slapped and sworn at as they campaigned in the Beltline on Monday, the same day party leader Justin Trudeau was hit by gravel thrown by protesters at an event in London, Ont.
  
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• Calgary Liberal candidate to involve police after volunteers say they were slapped, spat on

  07-09-2021 19:24 via cbc.ca
  
  A federal Liberal candidate in Calgary says two of her volunteers were spat on, slapped and sworn at as they campaigned in the Beltline on Monday, the same day party leader Justin Trudeau was hit by gravel thrown by protesters at an event in London, Ont.
  
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• After classmate died by suicide, Alberta teen wants everyone to learn signs of crisis

  07-09-2021 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  After a former classmate died by suicide, a young student has developed a free app to help more people in crisis.
  
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• Alberta's child advocate says 'checking boxes' approach to child welfare needs overhaul

  07-09-2021 19:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Some of Alberta’s most vulnerable children are struggling to access care in a system focused on “checking boxes” and meeting deadlines, says Child and Youth Advocate Del Graff. 
  
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• Vegan fast-food joint to open first Western Canadian location in Calgary | Dished - Daily Hive

  07-09-2021 18:47 via dailyhive.com
  
  Vegan fast-food joint to open first Western Canadian location in Calgary | Dished  Daily Hive
  
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• Calgary fire crews respond to building explosion in Bridgeland

  07-09-2021 18:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The Calgary Fire Department responded to a house explosion Tuesday in the northeast community of Bridgeland.
  
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• Calgary fire crews on scene of explosion in Bridgeland

  07-09-2021 18:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The Calgary Fire Department is on scene at an explosion in the northeast community of Bridgeland.
  
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• Enbridge advances Gulf Coast strategy with US$3B Moda Midstream purchase

  07-09-2021 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enbridge says it will buy Moda Midstream Operating LLC, as a result acquiring North America's largest crude export terminal and access to other export assets on the Gulf Coast.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, Sept. 7

  07-09-2021 17:32 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government will continue to conduct COVID-19 testing past the Sept. 27 deadline announced last month, as well continue contact tracing and testing in its current form.
  
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• The Travel Lady: Opening the border to international travellers

  07-09-2021 17:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss what changes to the border rules mean for travellers, and tips for proving your vaccine status and COVID-19 test results.
  
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• Learn more about the new episode of ‘Canada Uncovered’

  07-09-2021 16:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global Toronto anchor Farah Nasser joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the new episode of her investigative history series “Canada Uncovered,” which investigates parts of Canadian history often left out of textbooks but have been imperative to making the country what it is today.
  
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• Mandatory isolation, testing to continue indefinitely as Alberta COVID-19 cases rise

  07-09-2021 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government has cancelled plans to end the mandatory 10-day quarantine requirement for people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the end of September. 
  
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• Non-essential travel into Canada resumes as restrictions further relaxed, Calgary airport lauds safety effort - CTV News Calgary

  07-09-2021 14:19 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Non-essential travel into Canada resumes as restrictions further relaxed, Calgary airport lauds safety effort  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary council ponders throwing a lifeline to Barron Building conversion project - CBC.ca

  07-09-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary council ponders throwing a lifeline to Barron Building conversion project  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary council ponders throwing a lifeline to Barron Building conversion project

  07-09-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For the past two years, there's been no sign of any work being done on the historic Barron Building in downtown Calgary. The city is now proposing to put in public money to help complete the long-running project to convert the 1951 office building to residential units.
  
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• Alberta's vaccine lottery had little effect on boosting vaccination rates, doctors say

  07-09-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Doctors in Alberta say the province's vaccine lottery did little to boost vaccination rates.
  
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• Odd Burger Begins West Coast Expansion with new Calgary Franchise - Yahoo Finance

  07-09-2021 13:30 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  Odd Burger Begins West Coast Expansion with new Calgary Franchise  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Alberta tourism operators hope for surge, predict a trickle as border opens to overseas visitors

  07-09-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian border is expected to reopen today to foreign nationals who qualify as fully vaccinated travellers.
  
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• Best Restaurants and Bars of Downtown Calgary - Modern Diplomacy

  07-09-2021 12:12 via moderndiplomacy.eu
  
  Best Restaurants and Bars of Downtown Calgary  Modern Diplomacy
  
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• Why the price of chicken wings has taken flight

  07-09-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Amid the rising cost of poultry, chicken feed and canola oil — not to mention the vagaries of international shipping — restaurants say dishing out this pub favourite is getting more expensive.
  
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• Recap: Edmonton 32, Calgary 20 - stampeders.com

  07-09-2021 03:03 via stampeders.com
  
  Recap: Edmonton 32, Calgary 20  stampeders.com
  
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• Calgary Stampeders lose Labour Day Classic to Edmonton Elks - Global News

  07-09-2021 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Stampeders lose Labour Day Classic to Edmonton Elks  Global News
  
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• Calgary Stampeders lose Labour Day Classic to Edmonton Elks

  07-09-2021 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Trevor Harris threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers to lead the Edmonton Elks to a 32-20 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Monday at McMahon Stadium.
  
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• Places of worship granted mask exemption in new Alberta restrictions

  07-09-2021 02:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Places of worship have been granted an automatic mask exemption by the Alberta government. But not all churches approve of the decision.
  
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• Former COVID-19 contact tracers feeling dejected as they watch Alberta's fourth wave from the bench - Calgary Herald

  07-09-2021 02:32 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Former COVID-19 contact tracers feeling dejected as they watch Alberta's fourth wave from the bench  Calgary Herald
  
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• Kent Hehr says he'll be 'true progressive' candidate in Calgary mayoral race - Calgary Herald

  07-09-2021 02:07 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Kent Hehr says he'll be 'true progressive' candidate in Calgary mayoral race  Calgary Herald
  
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• Interpreter pleads for Canada’s help to evacuate Afghanistan

  07-09-2021 02:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calls continue for the federal government to expedite its efforts to evacuate more Canadians and Afghans who supported Canada out of Afghanistan. It was two weeks ago when Global News first learned about language assistant “John” and his desperate situation in Afghanistan. Since then, there has been some movement on his file, but as Christa...
  
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• Places of worship exempt from Alberta’s indoor mask mandate

  07-09-2021 02:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  With new temporary public health restrictions in effect, the province has implemented some exemptions. As Jessie Weisner explains, places of worship are included on that list.
  
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• Harris throws 4 TD passes as Elks down Stampeders in Labour Day Classic

  07-09-2021 01:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Trevor Harris threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers to lead the Edmonton Elks to a 32-20 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Monday at McMahon Stadium.
  
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• Calgary-based InceptionU aims to teach next generation of tech workers - Calgary Herald

  07-09-2021 01:37 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary-based InceptionU aims to teach next generation of tech workers  Calgary Herald
  
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• Interpreter pleads for Canada’s help to evacuate Afghanistan: ‘I feel like I’m in prison’

  07-09-2021 01:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calls continue to mount for the federal government to expedite its efforts to evacuate more Canadians and Afghans from Afghanistan after the Taliban swiftly took over the country.
  
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• 10 of the best things to do in & around Calgary this week (September 7-10) - Curiocity

  07-09-2021 00:54 via curiocity.com
  
  10 of the best things to do in & around Calgary this week (September 7-10)  Curiocity
  
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• Calgary doctor's new clinic focuses on heart health - Calgary Herald

  07-09-2021 00:45 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary doctor's new clinic focuses on heart health  Calgary Herald
  
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• O'Toole amends platform on gun control, but questions remain about what change means

  07-09-2021 00:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has edited his party’s election platform adding language to reflect his recent decision to tweak his direction mid-campaign on the banning and regulation of some firearms, but the revision leaves several questions unanswered.
  
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• Kent Hehr, former Liberal MP accused of harassment, to run for Calgary mayor - CBC.ca

  07-09-2021 00:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Kent Hehr, former Liberal MP accused of harassment, to run for Calgary mayor  CBC.caFormer Liberal MP Kent Hehr to enter Calgary mayoral race  Global NewsKent Hehr says he'll be 'true progressive' candidate in Calgary mayoral race  Calgary HeraldProgressive Calgary: Former MP Kent Hehr joins the race to be Calgary's next mayor  LiveWire CalgaryView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Kent Hehr, former Liberal MP accused of harassment, to run for Calgary mayor

  07-09-2021 00:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Kent Hehr, the former Liberal MP who left cabinet following allegations of sexual harassment, is running for mayor of Calgary.
  
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• Former Liberal MP Kent Hehr to run for Calgary mayor - CBC.ca

  07-09-2021 00:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Former Liberal MP Kent Hehr to run for Calgary mayor  CBC.ca
  
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