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• Warm weather to return after extreme cold snap - Calgary Herald

  05-01-2022 23:49 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Warm weather to return after extreme cold snap  Calgary Herald
  
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• ONE Properties continues to invest in Calgary with highrise development - Calgary Herald

  05-01-2022 23:37 via calgaryherald.com
  
  ONE Properties continues to invest in Calgary with highrise development  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary single-detached homes see 9% bump in value, offices see ‘flight to value’

  05-01-2022 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pandemic continues to drive residential property values up and office values down in Calgary.
  
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• Calgary's Big Winter Classic Festival postponed | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  05-01-2022 22:29 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary's Big Winter Classic Festival postponed | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary's extreme cold snap proves tough on dogs - CTV News Calgary

  05-01-2022 22:18 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary's extreme cold snap proves tough on dogs  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Education minister to update Albertans on return to K-12 learning

  05-01-2022 21:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. MT. Watch it live here. 
  
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• Alberta students will return to in-school learning Jan. 10, education minister says

  05-01-2022 21:46 via cbc.ca
  
  K-12 students will return to their classrooms on Jan. 10 after an extended holiday break, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta education minister, chief medical officer to provide update on plan to resume K-12 learning

  05-01-2022 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's education minister and chief medical officer of health are scheduled to provide an update on the plan to resume K-12 student learning on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Cold snap sees Alberta hit electricity use record

  05-01-2022 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans are using more power than ever before as the province struggles through a prolonged cold snap.
  
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• Calgary officials give first COVID-19 update in 2022

  05-01-2022 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary provided a COVID-19 update Wednesday with information on the mobile vaccination program, staff cases and facility closures.
  
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• Omicron worries spur some Alberta parents to book early 2nd doses for their kids

  05-01-2022 21:17 via cbc.ca
  
  As concerns about Omicron mount, and with schools expected to reopen on Monday, some Alberta parents are opting to get their younger children a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier than officially recommended.
  
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• 12 companies hiring for more than 400 jobs in Calgary this January | Venture - Daily Hive

  05-01-2022 20:40 via dailyhive.com
  
  12 companies hiring for more than 400 jobs in Calgary this January | Venture  Daily Hive
  
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• City employees hit hard by Omicron: what we learned from Calgary's first COVID-19 update of 2022 - CTV News Calgary

  05-01-2022 20:27 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  City employees hit hard by Omicron: what we learned from Calgary's first COVID-19 update of 2022  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Getting off coal, how Capital Power plans to completely transform Genesee

  05-01-2022 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Genesee power plant is currently being converted from coal fired to natural gas, the new turbines are also hydrogen ready when there's enough supply to make that switch.
  
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• City of Calgary preparing for staffing challenges amid Omicron spread

  05-01-2022 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an update on Wednesday, Calgary city officials said contingency planning is underway to prepare for staffing shortages as people are forced to isolate due to a positive COVID-19 test. Adam MacVicar reports.
  
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• The transformation of Genesee: How Capital Power plans to keep the decades-old power plant operating

  05-01-2022 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the world looks to eliminate emissions and Alberta transitions away from coal, companies like Capital Power faced a decision: shut down legacy operations like the Genesee power plant — or invest in them. Tom Vernon explains.
  
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• Calgary Flames prospect update: a quiet start to the New Year - Flames Nation

  05-01-2022 20:00 via flamesnation.ca
  Calgary Flames prospect update: a quiet start to the New Year  Flames Nation
  
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• Expect extreme cold to end as Pacific winds breeze into Alberta

  05-01-2022 19:53 via cbc.ca
  
  After weeks of cold weather misery, there is finally a spot of warmth in the long-term forecast.
  
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• Expect extreme cold to end as Pacific warmth breezes into Alberta

  05-01-2022 19:53 via cbc.ca
  
  After weeks of cold weather misery, there is finally a spot of warmth in the long-term forecast.
  
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• Alberta RCMP investigating video of teens yelling racial slur at party

  05-01-2022 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  An RCMP spokesperson says two people complained about the event to officers and the investigator is deciding whether charges such as public incitement of hatred can be laid.
  
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• Mayor Gondek and emergency agency chief urge Calgarians to get vaccinated as Omicron surges

  05-01-2022 18:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek and the head of the city's emergency management agency are urging Calgarians to get vaccinated or book their booster shots if eligible as the highly contagious Omicron variant drives up infection rates around the province. 
  
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• Calgary's Next Economy: Loop for Success is streamlining real estate deals - LiveWire Calgary

  05-01-2022 18:23 via livewirecalgary.com
  
  Calgary's Next Economy: Loop for Success is streamlining real estate deals  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Road crews warn that anti-icing agents are ineffective in this extreme weather

  05-01-2022 16:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Christopher McGeachy with the City of Calgary road department joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on how crews are working to keep roads safe during the extreme cold warning.
  
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• Calgary Catholic School Board prepares for school to resume in the New Year

  05-01-2022 16:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The chief superintendent of the Calgary Catholic School Board joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss how it is preparing for a safe return to school in the New Year.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Wednesday, Jan. 5

  05-01-2022 16:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says a surging wave of COVID-19 fueled by the Omicron variant has grown to more than 30,000 active cases with 436 people in hospital with the infection.
  
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• Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames suffer largest loss of season at hands of the Florida Panthers - Flames Nation

  05-01-2022 16:00 via flamesnation.ca
  Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames suffer largest loss of season at hands of the Florida Panthers  Flames Nation
  
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• Calgary doctor calls for return of AHS mental health supports in schools as ER visits spike - CBC.ca

  05-01-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary doctor calls for return of AHS mental health supports in schools as ER visits spike  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary doctor calls for return of AHS mental health supports in schools as ER visits spike

  05-01-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  One of Calgary's leading doctors in charge of youth mental health services says he thinks fewer children and teens would end up in the emergency room for mental health concerns if there were more robust psychological services in schools.
  
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• All-female class from Little Red River Cree Nation earns heavy equipment operator certificates

  05-01-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An all-women class from Little Red River Cree Nation in northern Alberta graduated recently with their heavy equipment operator certificates. 
  
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• Canada is flying blind with Omicron as COVID-19 testing drops off a cliff

  05-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of people infected with COVID-19 is now an ongoing mystery, as the highly infectious Omicron variant overwhelms testing capacity across the country.
  
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• Calls grow for HEPA air filters in Canadian classrooms

  05-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the highly transmissible Omicron variant fuels record-high case counts, and schools across Canada delay in-person learning, calls are growing for another layer of protection to be added to classrooms — HEPA filters.
  
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• High Performance Rodeo – Global Calgary Ticket Giveaway - GlobalNews Contests & Sweepstakes - Globalnews.ca

  05-01-2022 05:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  High Performance Rodeo – Global Calgary Ticket Giveaway - GlobalNews Contests & Sweepstakes  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Extreme cold, high winds and snow leave much of Canada under weather warnings

  05-01-2022 05:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Many parts of Western Canada, the North and parts of Ontario were under extreme cold alerts or winter storm watches Tuesday night.
  
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• Flames lose 6-2 to Panthers in Florida

  05-01-2022 05:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a season-high 47 shots and the Panthers pushed their winning streak to four games by topping the Flames 6-2.
  
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• Bobrovsky's 47-save night neutralizes Flames' offensive onslaught in Panthers win

  05-01-2022 04:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Patric Hornqvist scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a season-high 47 shots and the Florida Panthers pushed their winning streak to four games by topping the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Florida.
  
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• Calgary Flames Post-Game: Flames fade against fancy cats - Flames Nation

  05-01-2022 03:40 via flamesnation.ca
  Calgary Flames Post-Game: Flames fade against fancy cats  Flames Nation
  
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• More than 100 COVID-19 cases linked to outbreaks at Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, CNRL oilsands sites - Calgary Herald

  05-01-2022 03:29 via calgaryherald.com
  
  More than 100 COVID-19 cases linked to outbreaks at Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, CNRL oilsands sites  Calgary Herald
  
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• COVID-19 Update: Alberta reports 34,000 active cases, one child death reported | Omicron moves Alberta into fifth wave | Health-care workers brace for next surge - Calgary Herald

  05-01-2022 03:26 via calgaryherald.com
  
  COVID-19 Update: Alberta reports 34,000 active cases, one child death reported | Omicron moves Alberta into fifth wave | Health-care workers brace for next surge  Calgary Herald
  
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• Kenney expresses disappointment with City of Calgary over collapse of arena deal

  05-01-2022 03:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to city officials $23 million has been spent on the event centre project including $11.5 million from the City of Calgary to date.
  
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• Kevin J. Johnston, former Calgary mayoral candidate, arrested trying to cross U.S.-Canada border on foot

  05-01-2022 02:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Former Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston was arrested in Montana on Tuesday after trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border. He failed to report to the Calgary Remand Centre to serve a court-ordered sentence. He is being held in the U.S. state until authorities return him to Calgary. Prior to his arrest, warrants had been...
  
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• Infectious disease researcher answers COVID-19 questions amid Omicron spread

  05-01-2022 02:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Stephanie Smith, an infectious disease researcher at the University of Alberta, joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss the COVID-19 situation in Alberta amid the spread of the Omicron variant.
  
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• MRU fires professor who espoused 'benefits' of residential schools and criticized BLM movement

  05-01-2022 02:33 via cbc.ca
  
  A tenured Calgary professor who made headlines in 2020 for criticizing the Black Lives Matter movement and espousing the educational benefits of residential schools has been fired.
  
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• Creation of ‘beautiful’ igloo part of Alberta family’s pandemic survival strategy - Global News

  05-01-2022 02:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Creation of ‘beautiful’ igloo part of Alberta family’s pandemic survival strategy  Global News
  
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• Colourful igloo creation part of Alberta family’s pandemic survival strategy

  05-01-2022 02:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The collapse of a dog boarding business at the start of the pandemic led to the creation of market, complete with several settings for photography.
  
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• Alberta hospitality industry keeping close eye on COVID-19 cases, restrictions

  05-01-2022 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  In Alberta, indoor dining is permitted, but restaurants must adhere to the province's Restrictions Exemption Program, limit tables to 10 people and stop serving alcohol by 11 p.m.
  
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• Alberta hospitality industry closely watching COVID-19 situation

  05-01-2022 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the governments of Ontario and Quebec recently announcing new public health measures, businesses in Alberta are keeping an eye on COVID-19 developments here at home. As Matthew Conrod reports, the hospitality industry is not only wondering what the future holds, but also trying to adapt to current challenges.
  
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• Air travellers continue to be frustrated by delays, cancellations

  05-01-2022 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 and frigid cold weather has both cancelled and delayed numerous flights across Canada and beyond. Tomasia DaSilva reports.
  
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• City of Calgary has spent $11.5M to date on new Flames arena - Globalnews.ca

  05-01-2022 02:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Calgary has spent $11.5M to date on new Flames arena  Globalnews.ca
  
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• City of Calgary has spent $11.5M to date on new Flames arena

  05-01-2022 02:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The deal to build the next home for the Calgary Flames is officially over, and now Calgarians are getting a better idea of how much has been spent to date. Adam MacVicar reports.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Jan. 4 - Globalnews.ca

  05-01-2022 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Jan. 4  Globalnews.ca
  
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