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• Flasch and Bottcher win crossover games at Brier, Gunnlaugson and Jacobs eliminated

  11-03-2022 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Brier winner will represent Canada at the April 2-10 world men's curling championship in Las Vegas.
  
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• Calgary police seek victim of attempted robbery on CTrain platform - Calgary Herald

  11-03-2022 23:53 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary police seek victim of attempted robbery on CTrain platform  Calgary Herald
  
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• Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says no criminal cases at risk over delay — but there are thousands

  11-03-2022 23:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Less than two weeks into his role as Alberta Justice Minister, Tyler Shandro — who is being investigated by the law society for misconduct — has sparked controversy after making comments that the province has no criminal court cases at risk of being tossed because of unreasonable delay.
  
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• Canada sanctions Russian EVRAZ shareholder

  11-03-2022 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada has joined the United Kingdom by announcing sanctions against Roman Abramovich. The Russian oligarch is said to have close ties to Vladimir Putin, but also owns a significant portion of EVRAZ which employs thousands of Canadians. Kyle Benning has more.
  
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• Alberta kids who are too young for COVID-19 vaccine still at risk, experts say

  11-03-2022 22:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Parents of young children are being urged to proceed with caution as many Albertans return to their pre-pandemic routines.
  
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• Amid global energy crisis, labour shortage constrains growth of Canadian oilpatch

  11-03-2022 22:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Labour shortages in Canada's oil and gas industry could curb its ability to quickly step in to fill a gap in supply left in the wake of U.S. sanctions against Russia, industry insiders say.
  
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• Canadian Cold War fighter pilot reflects on past, current war in Ukraine

  11-03-2022 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the war in Ukraine enters its third week, those who fought in the same region decades before are watching on, reminded of Canada’s contributions to the Cold War.   
  
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• Harmony Park's quality build in a serene setting meets high expectations - Calgary Herald

  11-03-2022 22:12 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Harmony Park's quality build in a serene setting meets high expectations  Calgary Herald
  
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• History of bread baking the subject of new Calgary exhibit - CBC.ca

  11-03-2022 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  History of bread baking the subject of new Calgary exhibit  CBC.ca
  
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• History of bread baking the subject of new Calgary exhibit

  11-03-2022 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  From sourdough to injeria, roti to bannock — a new exhibit in Calgary is digging into the city’s history with bread. 
  
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• White: The Little Frontier City in the Canadian Foothills - Calgary Herald

  11-03-2022 22:02 via calgaryherald.com
  
  White: The Little Frontier City in the Canadian Foothills  Calgary Herald
  
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• Province matches federal funds to boost ailing Calgary Transit farebox - LiveWire Calgary

  11-03-2022 21:59 via livewirecalgary.com
  
  Province matches federal funds to boost ailing Calgary Transit farebox  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Tailgunner Brewing Company opening in Calgary next month | Dished - Daily Hive

  11-03-2022 21:44 via dailyhive.com
  
  Tailgunner Brewing Company opening in Calgary next month | Dished  Daily Hive
  
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• No victims, no foul: Alberta premier files defence in Allan report defamation suit

  11-03-2022 21:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit brought against him over his remarks on the release of the Inquiry into supposed misinformation about the province's energy industry.
  
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• Full-time employment dropped, part-time jobs increased in Alberta in February - Calgary Herald

  11-03-2022 21:26 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Full-time employment dropped, part-time jobs increased in Alberta in February  Calgary Herald
  
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• Police charge teen girls in armed pharmacy robberies in Calgary and Chestermere - Global News

  11-03-2022 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police charge teen girls in armed pharmacy robberies in Calgary and Chestermere  Global News
  
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• Police charge teen girls in armed pharmacy robberies in Calgary and Chestermere

  11-03-2022 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The teenaged girls are facing multiple charges, including robbery with a firearm and assault.
  
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• Former officer and victim advocate charged with sexual offences against client 30 years his junior

  11-03-2022 21:02 via cbc.ca
  
  A retired Lethbridge police officer and former head of a victim's advocacy group has been charged with sexual assault, accused of having a sexual relationship with one of his clients who is a domestic violence survivor. 
  
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• Former Lethbridge police officer charged with sexual offences against client 30 years his junior

  11-03-2022 21:02 via cbc.ca
  
  A retired Lethbridge police officer and former head of a victim's advocacy group has been charged with sexual assault, accused of having a sexual relationship with one of his clients who is a domestic violence survivor. 
  
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• 6 Ukrainian Community Businesses to Support in Calgary - To Do Canada

  11-03-2022 20:59 via todocanada.ca
  6 Ukrainian Community Businesses to Support in Calgary  To Do Canada
  
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• Retired Lethbridge police officer charged in historical sexual assault investigation

  11-03-2022 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  William (Bill) James Kaye, 63, was charged with breach of trust, sexual assault and criminal harassment. 
  
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• Russian NHL star Ovechkin faces calls to ‘do more’ to condemn Ukraine war

  11-03-2022 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The hockey star has a longtime friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  
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• New students at University of Calgary expected to pay thousands more amid tuition hikes - CTV News Calgary

  11-03-2022 20:43 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  New students at University of Calgary expected to pay thousands more amid tuition hikes  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Part-time employment up in Alberta, but province sees decline in full-time jobs

  11-03-2022 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Statistics Canada data shows that while part-time employment rose last month by 17,700 positions, Alberta lost 9,600 full-time positions in February.
  
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• Labour shortage constrains growth of Canadian oilpatch amid global energy crisis

  11-03-2022 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  An oil and gas labour shortage is one of the factors that could prevent Canada from moving quickly to address energy demand in the wake of U.S. sanctions against Russia.
  
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• Alberta premier files defence in defamation lawsuit about oil inquiry comments

  11-03-2022 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Kenney has filed his defence in a defamation lawsuit against him over his remarks on the release of the inquiry into supposed misinformation about the energy industry.
  
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• Removal of time restriction sought for bikes aboard Calgary Transit CTrains - LiveWire Calgary

  11-03-2022 19:53 via livewirecalgary.com
  
  Removal of time restriction sought for bikes aboard Calgary Transit CTrains  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Line 5 pipeline needed amid Russian energy crackdown, Ottawa tells Michigan

  11-03-2022 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been trying to close Line 5 since November 2020, fearing a leak in the Straits of Mackinac, where the pipeline crosses the Great Lakes.
  
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• Blackfoot artist inspires students with new mural at Calgary's St. John XXIII School - CBC.ca

  11-03-2022 19:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Blackfoot artist inspires students with new mural at Calgary's St. John XXIII School  CBC.ca
  
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• Blackfoot artist inspires students with new mural at Calgary's St. John XXIII School

  11-03-2022 19:17 via cbc.ca
  
  A new mural by a prolific local artist at St. John XIII school is helping to teach students about Indigenous cultures and making Indigenous students at the school feel more welcome. 
  
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• Calgary thrift store limiting purchases to prevent resellers clearing out stock | News - Daily Hive

  11-03-2022 19:00 via dailyhive.com
  
  Calgary thrift store limiting purchases to prevent resellers clearing out stock | News  Daily Hive
  
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• Red Deer RCMP member charged in on-duty incident

  11-03-2022 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Constable Vincent Beaudoin-Turcotte has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.
  
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• Judge finds city liable for fatal Glenmore Trail collision - Calgary Herald

  11-03-2022 18:40 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Judge finds city liable for fatal Glenmore Trail collision  Calgary Herald
  
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• China Taste in Calgary closed by Alberta Health Services | Dished - Daily Hive

  11-03-2022 18:21 via dailyhive.com
  
  China Taste in Calgary closed by Alberta Health Services | Dished  Daily Hive
  
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• Albertans most likely to believe the pandemic brought out the worst in people, survey suggests

  11-03-2022 17:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 90 per cent of Albertans say it has brought out the worst in people — making Alberta the most pessimistic province on this front, a new survey suggests.
  
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• February's resales activity a high watermark in Calgary - Calgary Herald

  11-03-2022 17:26 via calgaryherald.com
  
  February's resales activity a high watermark in Calgary  Calgary Herald
  
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• 13 things to do in Calgary this weekend: March 11 to 13 | Listed - Daily Hive

  11-03-2022 17:00 via dailyhive.com
  
  13 things to do in Calgary this weekend: March 11 to 13 | Listed  Daily Hive
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, March 11

  11-03-2022 16:15 via cbc.ca
  
  On Thursday, the province reported 1,067 Albertans in hospital with COVID (20 fewer than on Wednesday and down 135 from the same time last week). There are 76 patients in intensive care. 
  
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• Calgary weather for Friday, March 11 | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  11-03-2022 15:15 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary weather for Friday, March 11 | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Ukrainian Albertans are using dance to fight back against the war

  11-03-2022 14:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukrainian dance groups across the province are grappling with the impacts of Russia's invasion into Ukraine and a sense of urgency to show solidarity through dance. A groundswell of action is being seen with fundraisers, public statements and a determination to charge forward with performances.
  
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• Festival of Animated Objects puts spotlight on burgeoning art form - Calgary Herald

  11-03-2022 14:27 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Festival of Animated Objects puts spotlight on burgeoning art form  Calgary Herald
  
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• Your letters for March 11, 2022 - Calgary Herald

  11-03-2022 14:17 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Your letters for March 11, 2022  Calgary Herald
  
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• The world needs Canadian oil and gas — it just doesn't know it yet

  11-03-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian energy has not been able to build a presence beyond the continental borders, due in part to challenges building infrastructure and complacency.
  
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• Rising wheat prices not a silver bullet for Alberta farmers

  11-03-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Wheat prices have been climbing but so have the expenses of Alberta farmers recovering from last year's drought.
  
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• Looking for a used car? Get ready to pay more

  11-03-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Because of a worldwide semiconductor microchip shortage in new vehicles, there's been a trickle-down effect on the pre-owned car market.
  
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• We are seeing what a serious response to a crisis looks like, let's apply this focus to energy transition

  11-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An urgent crisis creates the incentive for action. Even though we claim that we are in a climate crisis, people don’t really believe it. Its impact seems less urgent, writes Yrjo Koskinen.
  
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• Stingers desperate for wins in makeshift Calgary home at Basketball Champions League Americas - CBC Sports

  11-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Stingers desperate for wins in makeshift Calgary home at Basketball Champions League Americas  CBC Sports
  
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• SNAPSHOTS: Gaudreau notches hat-trick to lead Flames past Lightning - Calgary Sun

  11-03-2022 06:49 via calgarysun.com
  
  SNAPSHOTS: Gaudreau notches hat-trick to lead Flames past Lightning  Calgary Sun
  
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• Fans, organizers enjoying Brier experience in Lethbridge

  11-03-2022 06:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the 2022 Brier final moves closer, the return of fans at the event and the return of full capacity seating at the Enmax Centre is right on the button for fans.
  
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• Markstrom makes 30 saves as Flames win 4-1 against Lightning

  11-03-2022 05:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Turning in a terrific performance in net for the Flames was Jacob Markstrom, who made 30 saves to improve to 27-11-6.
  
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