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• Highlights from Alberta budget 2022

  24-02-2022 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Finance Minister Travis Toews tabled Alberta's 2022 budget on Thursday and for the first time in years the province is out of the red. Here are some highlights.
  
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• More transmissible Omicron subvariant rising as Alberta mulls lifting more restrictions

  24-02-2022 23:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A more transmissible Omicron subvariant is slowly picking up steam in Alberta, but experts say it's unclear how that could impact community transmission of COVID-19 at a time when the province is on the downward slope of the fifth wave.
  
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• Alberta budget 2022: What’s in it for Calgary?

  24-02-2022 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  After years of slumping oil prices and months of grappling with challenges brought on by COVID-19, the Alberta government tabled its budget under more optimistic circumstances.
  
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• From natural gas rebates to smokeless tobacco, here's how the Alberta budget might impact you

  24-02-2022 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  It was one of the many questions looming prior to the release of Thursday's budget — given Alberta's startling reversal in financial fortunes (largely owing to spiking oil prices) — how will this affect the pocketbook of the average Albertan?
  
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• Calgary police target youthful and violent pharmacy, cannabis store robbers - Calgary Herald

  24-02-2022 23:14 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary police target youthful and violent pharmacy, cannabis store robbers  Calgary Herald
  
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• Vehicle, home search reveals firearms, explosives in Calgary

  24-02-2022 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say a man faces 15 explosives and weapons-related charges.
  
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• Homemade bombs and guns found after van stopped on Deerfoot Trail

  24-02-2022 23:10 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgary man faces charges after police say they found explosives in a van and at a home in the city’s northeast. 
  
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• What makes ice climbing in Canmore so special?

  24-02-2022 21:07 via cbc.ca
  
  In a changing climate, Alberta’s Rockies offer one of the few consistent ice climbing havens in the world, complete with easy accessibility and a growing climbing community.
  
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• “It’s a terrible thing that’s going on”: Albertans gather to show support for Ukraine

  24-02-2022 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Local vigils are planned as Alberta's Ukrainian communities anxiously await news from overseas.
  
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• Murder charges laid in 'domestic' homicide as police arrest man, issue warrants for woman

  24-02-2022 20:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary police have charged a man and woman with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a victim found in a downtown apartment earlier this week.
  
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• Murder charges laid in 'domestic' homicide as Calgary police arrest 2 suspects

  24-02-2022 20:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary police have charged a man and woman with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a victim found in a downtown apartment earlier this week.
  
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• Charges laid in 'domestic' homicide as Calgary police arrest man, issue warrants for woman

  24-02-2022 20:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary police have charged a man and woman with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a victim found in a downtown apartment earlier this week.
  
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• Ukraine flag raised at Calgary city hall in 'show of support' - CTV News Calgary

  24-02-2022 19:55 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Ukraine flag raised at Calgary city hall in 'show of support'  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 2 charged with second-degree murder in man’s downtown Calgary death: police

  24-02-2022 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  One suspect has been arrested and another is wanted on Canada-wide warrants in relation to a suspicious death in downtown Calgary earlier this week. 
  
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• Global oil price surges to over $100 US as Russia attacks Ukraine

  24-02-2022 19:04 via cbc.ca
  
  World and North American benchmark oil prices hit their highest marks in seven years.
  
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• William Shatner, John Cleese to appear at 2022 Calgary Expo - CTV News Calgary

  24-02-2022 19:01 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  William Shatner, John Cleese to appear at 2022 Calgary Expo  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary police seize over $1M worth of drugs following investigation - Global News

  24-02-2022 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police seize over $1M worth of drugs following investigation  Global News
  
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• Calgary police seize over $1M worth of drugs following investigation

  24-02-2022 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary investigators have taken over $1 million worth of drugs off the city's streets and laid charges after a five-month long probe.
  
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• Innocent bystander shot and killed as Edmonton police confront suspected armed robber

  24-02-2022 17:55 via cbc.ca
  
  An innocent victim and a robbery suspect are both dead after Edmonton police opened fire on a suspected gunman late Wednesday.
  
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• Edmonton police kill bystander, gunman after liquor store robbery downtown

  24-02-2022 17:55 via cbc.ca
  
  An innocent victim and a robbery suspect are both dead after Edmonton police opened fire on a suspected gunman late Wednesday.
  
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• 30th Calgary Flames win among the fastest in franchise history - Flames Nation

  24-02-2022 17:00 via flamesnation.ca
  30th Calgary Flames win among the fastest in franchise history  Flames Nation
  
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• By The Numbers: Inside the Flames’ 10-game win streak - TSN

  24-02-2022 16:53 via tsn.ca
  
  By The Numbers: Inside the Flames’ 10-game win streak  TSN
  
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• Calgary's Newest Hotel, The Dorian, Now Accepting Fall 2022 - GlobeNewswire

  24-02-2022 16:37 via globenewswire.com
  
  Calgary's Newest Hotel, The Dorian, Now Accepting Fall 2022  GlobeNewswire
  
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• Bryan Baeumler to speak at Calgary Home and Garden Show - Globalnews.ca

  24-02-2022 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bryan Baeumler to speak at Calgary Home and Garden Show  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, Feb. 24

  24-02-2022 16:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 791 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The positivity rate sat at 27 per cent, "which is nearly a 14 per cent drop since last week," Health Minister Jason Copping said at a news conference on Feb. 23.
  
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• Okotoks Oilers fall 2-1 in overtime in Calgary - OkotoksOnline.com

  24-02-2022 16:05 via okotoksonline.com
  
  Okotoks Oilers fall 2-1 in overtime in Calgary  OkotoksOnline.com
  
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• Okotoks Oilers fall 2-1 in overtime in Calgary - HighRiverOnline.com

  24-02-2022 16:03 via highriveronline.com
  
  Okotoks Oilers fall 2-1 in overtime in Calgary  HighRiverOnline.com
  
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• Grading all of Brad Treliving's trades as Calgary Flames GM - Flames Nation

  24-02-2022 16:00 via flamesnation.ca
  Grading all of Brad Treliving's trades as Calgary Flames GM  Flames Nation
  
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• Calgary police chief questioned by commission over fatal shooting of Sudanese immigrant

  24-02-2022 15:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Members of the Calgary police commission questioned Chief Constable Mark Neufeld Wednesday over the tactics deployed by officers that led to the death of Latjor Tuel on Feb. 19.
  
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• Wainwright man charged with 1st-degree murder in break and enter death

  24-02-2022 15:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 54-year-old Wainwright man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say a break and enter turned deadly on Monday.
  
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• The Unwritten Rules People In Calgary Want You To Know About Living In Their City - Narcity Canada

  24-02-2022 15:28 via narcity.com
  
  The Unwritten Rules People In Calgary Want You To Know About Living In Their City  Narcity Canada
  
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• Calgary arts groups unite for world premiere of concert version of Ragtime - Calgary Herald

  24-02-2022 14:51 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary arts groups unite for world premiere of concert version of Ragtime  Calgary Herald
  
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• Your letters for Feb. 24, 2022 - Calgary Herald

  24-02-2022 14:16 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Your letters for Feb. 24, 2022  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary residents donated more than $250K US to convoy protests - CBC.ca

  24-02-2022 14:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary residents donated more than $250K US to convoy protests  CBC.ca
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Alberta finance minister tables 2022 budget

  24-02-2022 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government will table its provincial budget Thursday afternoon and Global News will have robust coverage beginning the minute the embargo lifts, shortly after 3 p.m.
  
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• How Global News is covering Alberta Budget 2022

  24-02-2022 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government will table its provincial budget Thursday afternoon and Global News will have robust coverage beginning the minute the embargo lifts, shortly after 3 p.m.
  
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• Calgary residents donated more than $250K US to convoy protests

  24-02-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  People living in the Calgary area donated $251,580 US to a campaign intended to benefit the convoy protest through the Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo, leaked data posted online shows.
  
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• Alberta budget 2022 forecasts rosy economic future using ‘credible but cautious’ energy projections

  24-02-2022 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Finance Minister Travis Toews says the 2022 budget forecasts a $500-million surplus, with small surpluses projected in years after that.
  
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• Varcoe: Balanced budget could stem the tide of credit rating downgrades crashing over Alberta - Calgary Herald

  24-02-2022 13:04 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Varcoe: Balanced budget could stem the tide of credit rating downgrades crashing over Alberta  Calgary Herald
  
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• Corbella: Politicians' health tragedies a reminder that they have private lives too - Calgary Herald

  24-02-2022 13:04 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Corbella: Politicians' health tragedies a reminder that they have private lives too  Calgary Herald
  
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• Surging fees, high renewal rates; Calgarians sound off on utility bills

  24-02-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Recent utility bill spikes have these Calgarians feeling the pinch, and with the province set to release its most recent budget Thursday — they're hoping for relief. 
  
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• Calgary-based Pinnacle Lifestyles buys White Lake RV & Fishing Resort - Salmon Arm News - Castanet.net

  24-02-2022 13:00 via castanet.net
  
  Calgary-based Pinnacle Lifestyles buys White Lake RV & Fishing Resort - Salmon Arm News  Castanet.net
  
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• Alberta premier pledges historic health investments in today's provincial budget

  24-02-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Pledging historic investments in health care, Alberta’s United Conservative Party government will table its fourth budget today – one that economists say could be balanced for the first time in eight years.
  
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• 'A whole day off': Free adult day programs are as much for the caregiver as for the frail

  24-02-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta funds thousands of day spaces for frail adults across the province. But many families struggling to cope have no clue, says this program manager.
  
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• U.S. says Kyiv 'could well be under siege' as Russian forces close in on Ukrainian capital

  24-02-2022 12:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to stay in Kyiv as his troops battled Russian forces who were advancing toward the capital in the biggest attack on a European state since the Second World War.
  
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• U.S. says Kyiv 'could well be under siege' as Russia closes in on Ukrainian capital

  24-02-2022 12:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to stay in Kyiv as his troops battled Russian forces who were advancing toward the capital in the biggest attack on a European state since the Second World War.
  
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• Ukrainian president orders 'full military mobilization' in face of Russian invasion

  24-02-2022 12:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukraine's president says the country will fight after Russian forces invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, with missiles raining down on cities and reports of troops pouring across the border.
  
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• Ukraine 'won't give up its freedom' in face of Russian invasion, president says

  24-02-2022 12:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukraine's president says the country will fight after Russian forces invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, with missiles raining down on cities and reports of troops pouring across the border.
  
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• Ukraine 'won't give up its freedom' in face of Russian invasion on 3 fronts, president says

  24-02-2022 12:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukraine's president says the country will fight after Russian forces invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, with missiles raining down on cities and reports of troops pouring across the border.
  
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• Ukraine will fight, 'won't give up its freedom' in face of Russian invasion, president says

  24-02-2022 12:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukraine's president says the country will fight after Russian forces invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, with missiles raining down on cities and reports of troops pouring across the border.
  
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