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• Renovations unveiled at Lethbridge Airport with hope for future growth

  07-12-2021 23:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Fresh renovations were revealed Tuesday at the Lethbridge Airport, including enhancements in the passenger hold room as well as airfield upgrades and pavement rehabilitation.
  
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• Calgary researcher to lead study on E. coli infection in children

  07-12-2021 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Professor and pediatrician Stephen Freedman says the study will be the first in 20 years to evaluate a treatment focused on stopping disease progression.
  
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• How to catch your once-in-a-lifetime look at Comet Leonard

  07-12-2021 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a green comet named C/2021 A1 (a.k.a. Leonard) is here. Astronomy experts, including the comet’s discoverer, offer some tips on when and how to see the comet.
  
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• Nigerian living in Calgary frustrated with Omicron-inspired travel ban - CTV News Calgary

  07-12-2021 23:20 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Nigerian living in Calgary frustrated with Omicron-inspired travel ban  CTV News Calgary
  
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• WestJet flight diverted back to Calgary after pilot medical emergency - Calgary Herald

  07-12-2021 22:48 via calgaryherald.com
  
  WestJet flight diverted back to Calgary after pilot medical emergency  Calgary Herald
  
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• Alberta Ballet's "The Nutcracker" returns to the stage in Calgary this week | Listed - Daily Hive

  07-12-2021 22:46 via dailyhive.com
  
  Alberta Ballet's "The Nutcracker" returns to the stage in Calgary this week | Listed  Daily Hive
  
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• Full send: How the Calgary Disc Golf Club is helping grow the sport around the world - CTV News Calgary

  07-12-2021 22:36 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Full send: How the Calgary Disc Golf Club is helping grow the sport around the world  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 1 in 3 youth suffer dating violence; parents need to talk about it

  07-12-2021 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Like other teen health concerns, researchers working to promote healthy relationships say parents must start talking about dating violence
  
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• City of Calgary urges safe driving with hilarious Darryl Sutter sign | Offside - Daily Hive

  07-12-2021 22:18 via dailyhive.com
  
  City of Calgary urges safe driving with hilarious Darryl Sutter sign | Offside  Daily Hive
  
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• Calgary Police Service executing search warrants in Kelowna - Vernon Morning Star

  07-12-2021 22:10 via vernonmorningstar.com
  
  Calgary Police Service executing search warrants in Kelowna  Vernon Morning Star
  
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• Calgary Zoo gorilla 'Dossi' expecting her first baby in the spring - Calgary Herald

  07-12-2021 22:00 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary Zoo gorilla 'Dossi' expecting her first baby in the spring  Calgary Herald
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Albertans on spread of COVID-19, omicron variant

  07-12-2021 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, will update Albertans on COVID-19 and the omicron variant.
  
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• Alberta to continue with cautious approach to prevent spread of omicron variant of COVID-19

  07-12-2021 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta will continue to take a cautious approach to managing the omicron variant of COVID-19, but will not be reinstating mandated quarantine at this time, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, said Tuesday.
  
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• Alberta sticks with cautious approach in controlling spread of COVID-19 omicron variant

  07-12-2021 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta will continue to take a cautious approach in managing the omicron variant of COVID-19 and will not be reinstating mandated quarantines at this time, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, said Tuesday.
  
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• Calgary TikToker designs Canada's new moose crossing sign 'out of boredom' - CBC.ca

  07-12-2021 21:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary TikToker designs Canada's new moose crossing sign 'out of boredom'  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary Tiktoker designs Canada's new moose crossing sign 'out of boredom'

  07-12-2021 21:24 via cbc.ca
  
  This Calgary Tiktok star has designed a new moose crossing sign that will now be used on Canada's highways.
  
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• How to treat E. coli infections that cause kidney failure in children to be studied in Calgary

  07-12-2021 21:16 via cbc.ca
  
  A University of Calgary researcher will lead a North American study examining a new way to treat E. coli infections that can cause kidney failure in children.
  
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• 6 Unique Dining Experiences In And Around Calgary - TravelAwaits

  07-12-2021 21:16 via travelawaits.com
  
  6 Unique Dining Experiences In And Around Calgary  TravelAwaits
  
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• You can fly roundtrip from BC to Calgary for under $150 starting this spring | News - Daily Hive

  07-12-2021 21:12 via dailyhive.com
  
  You can fly roundtrip from BC to Calgary for under $150 starting this spring | News  Daily Hive
  
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• Calgary's Tendavillage covers love, loss and lessons learned on second EP - Calgary Herald

  07-12-2021 20:27 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary's Tendavillage covers love, loss and lessons learned on second EP  Calgary Herald
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw expected to provide Alberta COVID-19 update Tuesday

  07-12-2021 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health is scheduled to provide an update on COVID-19 and steps to protect public health Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
  
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• Christmas COVID-19 rule changes? Hinshaw says ‘decisions have not yet been made’

  07-12-2021 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  "It's important to give ourselves time to look at the early trends of Omicron as well as looking closely at our own data," Alberta's chief medical officer of health said.
  
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• Glow Downtown Winter Light Festival returns to Calgary in 2022 - CTV News Calgary

  07-12-2021 20:05 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Glow Downtown Winter Light Festival returns to Calgary in 2022  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Cree model Ashley Callingbull is helping inspire a new generation of Indigenous stars

  07-12-2021 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  While her own career is on the rise, Ashley Callingbull of Alberta's Enoch Cree Nation is also helping young Indigenous girls navigate pageants in Canada and the United States.
  
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• Turkey Ham Jam, supported by Global Calgary & 770 CHQR

  07-12-2021 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Mustard Seed’s annual Turkey Ham Jam is back again, running December 12 - 24 at all Co-op grocery store locations in Calgary. Donate at the till to help give a warm meal.
  
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• Four Dinos named to U SPORTS all-star squad to face world juniors - Calgary Sun

  07-12-2021 19:29 via calgarysun.com
  
  Four Dinos named to U SPORTS all-star squad to face world juniors  Calgary Sun
  
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• Global energy transition could be a $61B opportunity for Alberta, new study finds

  07-12-2021 19:20 via cbc.ca
  
  A new study says the global energy transition could create 170,000 jobs in Alberta and contribute $61 billion to the province's GDP by 2050.
  
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• Whiskey Rose Saloon: New Calgary honky-tonk opening tomorrow | Dished - Daily Hive

  07-12-2021 19:05 via dailyhive.com
  
  Whiskey Rose Saloon: New Calgary honky-tonk opening tomorrow | Dished  Daily Hive
  
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• Alberta needs billions more to invest in energy transition: study

  07-12-2021 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new study says the global energy transition could create 170,000 jobs in Alberta and contribute $61 billion to the province's GDP by 2050.
  
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• Indigenous delegation delays Vatican trip due to Omicron COVID-19 variant, says AFN Chief

  07-12-2021 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The meeting between Pope Francis and Indigenous leaders, originally set for this month, was to centre around the Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential school system.
  
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• Indigenous delegation delays Vatican trip due to Omicron COVID-19 variant

  07-12-2021 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The meeting between Pope Francis and Indigenous leaders, originally set for this month, was to centre around the Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential school system.
  
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• Enbridge approves $1.1 billion in new capital projects, raising quarterly dividend

  07-12-2021 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enbridge also said it plans to buy back up to $1.5 billion worth of its shares.
  
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• Gorilla at Calgary Zoo expecting 1st baby - Global News

  07-12-2021 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gorilla at Calgary Zoo expecting 1st baby  Global News
  
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• Gorilla at Calgary Zoo expecting 1st baby

  07-12-2021 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dossi's due date is anticipated for late April or early May, according to the zoo. The official baby watch will begin in late March.
  
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• The Travel Lady: Cooking at sea in Italy

  07-12-2021 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary via Skype to explain some of the new travel rules and to provide details on a cruise around Italy that features cooking classes.
  
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• Calgary puts paws on dog walk limit, proposes permit system - LiveWire Calgary

  07-12-2021 16:48 via livewirecalgary.com
  Calgary puts paws on dog walk limit, proposes permit system  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, Dec. 7

  07-12-2021 16:10 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of people in Alberta confirmed with the omicron variant of COVID-19 has jumped to 11 as of Monday, up from four on Friday.
  
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• Theatre Calgary finds new magic in abbreviated Christmas Carol - Calgary Herald

  07-12-2021 15:18 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Theatre Calgary finds new magic in abbreviated Christmas Carol  Calgary Herald
  
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• Alberta seniors warn others after CERB disrupts pension payments: ‘I can’t go on like this’

  07-12-2021 14:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  'People phoned in directly to ask if they were eligible and were told that they were to receive the benefits — and then later were penalized for it.'
  
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• Enbridge raising quarterly dividend, approves $1.1 billion in new capital projects

  07-12-2021 14:38 via cbc.ca
  
  The pipeline company said Tuesday it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 86 cents per share, up from 83.5 cents.
  
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• Enbridge raises quarterly dividend, approves $1.1B in new capital projects

  07-12-2021 14:38 via cbc.ca
  
  The pipeline company said Tuesday it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 86 cents per share, up from 83.5 cents.
  
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• Omicron surveillance key as Alberta tries to control new, worrying variant

  07-12-2021 14:24 via cbc.ca
  
  As Alberta's omicron case count ticks up, scientists at the province's public health lab are working to identify cases and preparing for the possibility the new variant could take hold in the province.
  
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• Your letters for Dec. 7 - Calgary Herald

  07-12-2021 14:20 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Your letters for Dec. 7  Calgary Herald
  
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• Seniors strapped for cash after CERB payments affect pensions

  07-12-2021 13:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Thousands of senior’s pension payments have been affected by emergency COVID-19 funding offered by the government. Initially, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit was a relief, —but as Sarah Komadina explains, it’s now causing some seniors major headaches as they deal with the unexpected fallout of accepting the aid.
  
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• Bell: Fishing holes? Kenney roads boss defends photo radar plans - Calgary Sun

  07-12-2021 13:02 via calgarysun.com
  
  Bell: Fishing holes? Kenney roads boss defends photo radar plans  Calgary Sun
  
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• Teachers consulted on draft curriculum say feedback was ignored

  07-12-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta teachers who participated in two days of virtual meetings to provide advice and feedback on the province's draft K-6 curriculum in 2020 say they were shocked by what they saw then and are disappointed now to see their feedback was ignored.
  
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• 'A joke': Teachers consulted on draft curriculum say feedback was ignored

  07-12-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta teachers who participated in two days of virtual meetings to provide advice and feedback on the province's draft k-6 curriculum in 2020 say they were shocked by what they saw then and are disappointed now to see their feedback was ignored.
  
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• Support for private health-care options has grown since start of pandemic: survey

  07-12-2021 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mount Royal University professor Lori Williams says it's important to look at what questions are being asked, how they're phrased and if context is being provided.
  
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• Residential school timelines, unmarked graves part of new web resource for survivors

  07-12-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A new online resource is being launched to help Canada's residential school survivors find information about compensation, unmarked gravesites and other issues. It comes as federal Crown-Indigenous Minister Marc Miller has pledged to release more documents.
  
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• Controlling behaviour was a warning sign in 15% of intimate-partner homicides, CBC analysis found

  07-12-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Humiliation, intimidation, isolation and other forms of controlling behaviour are factors in most domestic violence cases and were among the warning signs identified in the intimate-partner homicides recently analyzed by CBC. Some advocates say those who exhibit such behaviour should be prosecuted.
  
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