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• Behind the bay doors: Leduc firefighters sue for harassment, assault

  09-03-2022 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two female firefighters working for Leduc Fire Services are now suing the City of Leduc alleging more than a decade of harassment, sexual assault, discrimination and bullying.
  
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• Unbeaten Bottcher beats Dunstone in extra end to secure playoff spot at Brier in Lethbridge

  09-03-2022 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Defending champion Brendan Bottcher edged Wild Card Two's Matt Dunstone 8-7 in an extra end Wednesday to lock up a playoff spot at the Tim Hortons Brier.
  
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• Bennett Jones marks a century of excellence in business law - Calgary Herald

  09-03-2022 23:31 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Bennett Jones marks a century of excellence in business law  Calgary Herald
  
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• 188 affordable housing units to become available for Calgary seniors - CTV News Calgary

  09-03-2022 23:06 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  188 affordable housing units to become available for Calgary seniors  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Former fugitive Kevin J. Johnston pleads guilty to fleeing to U.S. to avoid jail

  09-03-2022 22:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Disgraced Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston pleaded guilty to fleeing the country when he was supposed to be serving a jail sentence.
  
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• Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi will face tough questions when he visits a Grade 1 classroom | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  09-03-2022 21:55 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi will face tough questions when he visits a Grade 1 classroom | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry gets $1.3M funding boost from feds

  09-03-2022 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Indigenous Tourism Alberta is receiving $843,000 for its five-year strategy and action plan to help Alberta's Indigenous tourism operators.
  
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• Driver who caused deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash denied first bid to stay in Canada

  09-03-2022 21:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has been denied his latest bid to stay in Canada.
  
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• Driver who caused deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash denied bid to stay in Canada

  09-03-2022 21:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has been denied his latest bid to stay in Canada.
  
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• Federal government announces $38M to build affordable housing units for Calgary seniors - Global News

  09-03-2022 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Federal government announces $38M to build affordable housing units for Calgary seniors  Global News
  
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• Backyard hen lottery starts in Calgary this month

  09-03-2022 20:49 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Calgary's new urban hen licensing program begins on March 21.
  
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• Calgary firefighters contain Taradale garage fire - Global News

  09-03-2022 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary firefighters contain Taradale garage fire  Global News
  
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• Calgary firefighters contain Taradale garage fire - Calgary | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  09-03-2022 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary firefighters contain Taradale garage fire - Calgary | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• Funding to address pandemic learning gaps in Alberta's Grade 1 students delayed

  09-03-2022 20:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary school boards say they're still waiting for funding from Alberta Education to address pandemic learning losses in numeracy and literacy for Grade 1 students.
  
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• Calgary Flames prospect update: Prospect playoffs approach - Flames Nation

  09-03-2022 20:00 via flamesnation.ca
  Calgary Flames prospect update: Prospect playoffs approach  Flames Nation
  
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• Alberta students mark ‘blue and yellow day’ in support of Ukraine

  09-03-2022 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  On March 9, the colours that paint Ukraine's flag are also being worn by many Alberta students.
  
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• Edmonton man heading overseas to help his family fleeing Ukraine war

  09-03-2022 19:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmontonian Roman Lakhnyuk is flying to Poland to help bring his sister and her children, who are currently fleeing Ukraine, to Canada.
  
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• Calgary firefighters contain Taradale garage fire

  09-03-2022 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Fire Department was called out to a garage fire in the Taradale neighbourhood around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.
  
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• Airdrie man admits to setting house on fire twice, pleads guilty to arson

  09-03-2022 18:30 via cbc.ca
  
  An Airdrie man has pleaded guilty to arson, admitting he set fire to his home twice in 2016.
  
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• Estate home west of Calgary has long wait for a buyer - The Globe and Mail

  09-03-2022 17:00 via theglobeandmail.com
  
  Estate home west of Calgary has long wait for a buyer  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Wednesday, March 9

  09-03-2022 16:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Health Minister Jason Copping announced that effective 4 p.m. Thursday, Alberta Health Services will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or regular rapid testing of its workers. He also announced that youth aged 12 to 17 can begin receiving a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 14.
  
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• Indigenous communities ink Coastal GasLink option deals with TC Energy

  09-03-2022 16:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The deals come after Indigenous groups expressed an interest in becoming owners in Coastal GasLink together with Alberta Investment Management Corp., KKR and TC Energy.
  
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• Here's how to go on an Alberta wildlife safari, according to naturalist Brian Keating

  09-03-2022 15:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Birds of a feather flock by the thousands together – or at least in Medicine Hat they do. 
  
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• Council adds street harassment to Calgary public behaviour bylaw in unanimous vote

  09-03-2022 14:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary city council has voted in favour of changing the public behaviour bylaw so that perpetrators of street harassment can be fined up to $500. 
  
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• Your letters for March 9, 2022 - Calgary Herald

  09-03-2022 13:05 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Your letters for March 9, 2022  Calgary Herald
  
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• Tensions on the rise at Calgary Islamic School over fee disputes

  09-03-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Parents at the Calgary Islamic School say they're refusing to pay fees imposed by the school board after the year had already begun because they believe the fees violate parts of the Education Act.
  
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• Validation in Canadian oilpatch as world focuses on energy security, abandons Russian crude

  09-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Amid sky-high oil prices and increasing sanctions on Russian energy around the globe, some in the Canadian oilpatch are noticing a change in attitude toward their industry.
  
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• How much are taxpayers really subsidizing Canada's fossil fuel industry?

  09-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  We’ve heard that Canada’s fossil fuel industry gets billions in subsidies, and that it’s making it harder for us to reach our climate goals. But what kind of funding are taxpayers actually giving the fossil fuel industry in different parts of the country? And what impact does it actually have? Here’s a closer look.
  
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• Council adds street harassment to Calgary public behaviour bylaw in unanimous vote - CBC.ca

  09-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Council adds street harassment to Calgary public behaviour bylaw in unanimous vote  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary weather for Wednesday, March 9 | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  09-03-2022 09:00 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary weather for Wednesday, March 9 | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Ovechkin ties Jagr on goals list as Caps come back to down Flames - TSN

  09-03-2022 07:32 via tsn.ca
  
  Ovechkin ties Jagr on goals list as Caps come back to down Flames  TSN
  
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• Ovechkin ties Jagr for 3rd place on all-time NHL scoring list as Capitals down Flames 5-4

  09-03-2022 06:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alex Ovechkin scored twice and Nic Dowd had the pivotal go-ahead goal as the Washington Capitals came from behind in the third period for a 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames.
  
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• SNAPSHOTS: Invasion of Ukraine top of mind as Ovechkin, Capitals edge Flames - Calgary Sun

  09-03-2022 06:32 via calgarysun.com
  
  SNAPSHOTS: Invasion of Ukraine top of mind as Ovechkin, Capitals edge Flames  Calgary Sun
  
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• B.C. adds conditions for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, ministers say concerns remain

  09-03-2022 06:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  British Columbia has amended the conditions of its environmental assessment certificate for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Calgary Coughed Up A 2-0 Lead & Falls To Washington 5-4 - Matchsticks and Gasoline

  09-03-2022 05:55 via matchsticksandgasoline.com
  
  Calgary Coughed Up A 2-0 Lead & Falls To Washington 5-4  Matchsticks and Gasoline
  
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• 6 Hidden Gems In Calgary For Every Type Of Foodie, According To Locals - Narcity Canada

  09-03-2022 05:45 via narcity.com
  
  6 Hidden Gems In Calgary For Every Type Of Foodie, According To Locals  Narcity Canada
  
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• With new Olympic quadrennial comes free agent frenzy, curling style

  09-03-2022 05:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Curling fans in Lethbridge may want to keep a copy of this year's Brier program as a souvenir.
  
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• Manitoba’s McEwen hands Nova Scotia’s Flemming his 1st loss at Brier in Lethbridge

  09-03-2022 05:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Manitoba's Mike McEwen defeated Paul Flemming 7-4 on Tuesday morning to hand the Nova Scotia skip his first loss at the Tim Hortons Brier.
  
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• Building a better bike rack to ensure Calgary students won't lose their ride to thieves - CTV News Calgary

  09-03-2022 04:23 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Building a better bike rack to ensure Calgary students won't lose their ride to thieves  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to get his own radio show

  09-03-2022 04:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will debut a new call-in radio show this weekend. John Vos with Corus Entertainment told CBC News that the show was a long time coming and that they first approached Kenney with the idea in June 2020.
  
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• Flames prospect Jeremie Poirier swipes junior record from current NHL standout - Calgary Sun

  09-03-2022 03:59 via calgarysun.com
  
  Flames prospect Jeremie Poirier swipes junior record from current NHL standout  Calgary Sun
  
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• City council adds street harassment to Calgary’s public behaviour bylaw - Global News

  09-03-2022 03:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  City council adds street harassment to Calgary’s public behaviour bylaw  Global News
  
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• City council adds street harassment to Calgary’s public behaviour bylaw

  09-03-2022 03:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Harassing a person over their age, gender, race, religion, marital status, income or sexual orientation, including sexual advances, is subject to a fine beginning June 1.
  
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• Alberta introduces legislation to limit COVID-19 rule-making by municipalities

  09-03-2022 03:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government has introduced legislation to limit the authority of municipalities to impose COVID-19 mask and proof of vaccine rules.
  
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• COVID-19 Update: Province tables bill requiring municipalities to get permission for certain bylaws | AHS to rescind immunization for workers policy | 467 new cases, seven deaths - Calgary Herald

  09-03-2022 03:37 via calgaryherald.com
  
  COVID-19 Update: Province tables bill requiring municipalities to get permission for certain bylaws | AHS to rescind immunization for workers policy | 467 new cases, seven deaths  Calgary Herald
  
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• Questions raised about Mountie’s actions after video of central Alberta incident surfaces on social media

  09-03-2022 03:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cellphone video of a physical interaction between an Alberta RCMP officer and a young Indigenous man was shared hundreds of times on social media accounts Tuesday.
  
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• Mountie’s actions questioned after video of Rocky Mountain House incident posted online

  09-03-2022 03:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cellphone video of a physical interaction between an Alberta RCMP officer and a young Indigenous man was shared hundreds of times on social media accounts Tuesday.
  
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• Braid: Russia's economy is too small and weak to sustain Putin's delusions - Calgary Herald

  09-03-2022 02:54 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Braid: Russia's economy is too small and weak to sustain Putin's delusions  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary organizations renew efforts to support women in workforce post-COVID - Calgary Herald

  09-03-2022 02:31 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary organizations renew efforts to support women in workforce post-COVID  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary city council creates committee to oversee work on event centre project - Global News

  09-03-2022 02:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary city council creates committee to oversee work on event centre project  Global News
  
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