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• Edmonton loses bid to host 2026 World Cup: ‘I’m disappointed’

  16-06-2022 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  'I am disappointed to announce that Edmonton was not successful in our bid for the FIFA World Cup in 2026,' Mayor Sohi said.
  
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• Alberta NDP considering hiring third party to oversee internal harassment complaints

  16-06-2022 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's Opposition leader says her NDP is looking at hiring an independent third party to oversee future harassment complaints from staff and volunteers.
  
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• WestJet refocusing routes, growing presence in Western Canada

  16-06-2022 23:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary-based airline will add routes to more communities and centre its existing wide-body 787 Dreamliner fleet around Western Canada. 
  
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• Noah Hanifin took a giant step for the Calgary Flames in 2021-22 - Flames Nation

  16-06-2022 22:00
  Noah Hanifin took a giant step for the Calgary Flames in 2021-22  Flames Nation
  
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• Diversion of emergency surgery patients a growing problem, Calgary doctor warns

  16-06-2022 21:31 via cbc.ca
  
  An emergency surgery diversion put in place at Calgary's Rockyview General Hospital this week resulted in one patient being sent to an alternate hospital, according to Alberta Health Services, and while the number of people impacted was low, the situation is raising concerns about patient safety.
  
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• Diversion of emergency surgery patients a growing problem, Alberta doctors warns

  16-06-2022 21:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary's Rockyview General Hospital is diverting emergency surgery patients for a second time this week, and while the number of people impacted so far is low, the situation is raising concerns about patient safety.
  
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• Diversion of emergency surgery patients a growing problem, Alberta doctors warn

  16-06-2022 21:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary's Rockyview General Hospital is diverting emergency surgery patients for a second time this week, and while the number of people impacted so far is low, the situation is raising concerns about patient safety.
  
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• Judge finds trio guilty of lesser charges in Beltline swarming death - Calgary Herald

  16-06-2022 21:11
  
  Judge finds trio guilty of lesser charges in Beltline swarming death  Calgary Herald
  
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• Stampeders Mourn Death Of Rob Peters - stampeders.com

  16-06-2022 20:57
  
  Stampeders Mourn Death Of Rob Peters  stampeders.com
  
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• Memorial Drive berm to stay up with temporary breaks added to help with traffic flow

  16-06-2022 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said crews will be creating a temporary break in the berm on Memorial Drive Thursday morning to allow for some traffic flow this week.
  
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• Stay vigilant, city says, as second Calgary-area weather system lurks

  16-06-2022 19:56 via cbc.ca
  
  It wasn’t as bad as it could have been, but Calgary isn't out of the woods just yet.
  
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• UBC, Calgary to clash in university Kalamalka Bowl coming to Vernon - Vernon News - Castanet.net

  16-06-2022 19:52
  
  UBC, Calgary to clash in university Kalamalka Bowl coming to Vernon - Vernon News  Castanet.net
  
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• Supreme Court orders Alberta Court of Appeal to revisit sentencings of 2 men in triple murder

  16-06-2022 19:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's top court has sent the case of two men convicted in the slayings of three family members back to the Alberta Court of Appeal.
  
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• Canada-wide warrant issued for man suspected of sex trafficking 12-year-old girl

  16-06-2022 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The child has received specialized care and has since been reunited with her mother, ALERT said.
  
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• Alberta students excited for a more normal end to classes after COVID-19 disruptions

  16-06-2022 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Some Alberta senior high school students say they feel grateful for being able to mark the last day of classes without public health restrictions for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
  
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• Bad sideline behaviour is making shortage of soccer referees worse

  16-06-2022 19:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Soccer referees are in short supply in Calgary — and the Calgary Minor Soccer Association is concerned bad sideline behaviour is making the problem worse. The association has launched a campaign to encourage patience toward new referees.
  
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• Calgary driver criminally charged for going 135 km/h in construction zone - Global News

  16-06-2022 18:59
  
  Calgary driver criminally charged for going 135 km/h in construction zone  Global News
  
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• Calgary driver criminally charged for going 135 km/h in construction zone

  16-06-2022 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The driver clocked at 135 km/h in a marked 50 km/h construction zone on Stoney Trail N.E. west of Deerfoot Trail N.E.
  
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• ALERT: Wanted sex trafficking suspect known to go between Edmonton and Calgary - rdnewsnow.com

  16-06-2022 18:55
  
  ALERT: Wanted sex trafficking suspect known to go between Edmonton and Calgary  rdnewsnow.com
  
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• Supreme Court of Canada orders Alberta Court of Appeal to deal with sentence in triple murder case

  16-06-2022 18:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Thursday, the Supreme Court of Canada ordered the Alberta Court of Appeal to deal with the two men's sentencing in light of the recent ruling.
  
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• UCalgary community members honoured at prestigious Calgary Awards - University of Calgary

  16-06-2022 18:33
  
  UCalgary community members honoured at prestigious Calgary Awards  University of Calgary
  
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• WestJet aims to meet 'pent-up' travel demand with Sunwing, better technology - Calgary Herald

  16-06-2022 18:02
  
  WestJet aims to meet 'pent-up' travel demand with Sunwing, better technology  Calgary Herald
  
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• 'She was in a lot of pain': Woman waits six hours for ambulance after breaking hip - Calgary Herald

  16-06-2022 18:01
  
  'She was in a lot of pain': Woman waits six hours for ambulance after breaking hip  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary weather for Thursday, June 16 | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  16-06-2022 17:38
  
  Calgary weather for Thursday, June 16 | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• There is a Massive TOMS Shoes Warehouse Sale in Calgary This Weekend - To Do Canada

  16-06-2022 17:31
  There is a Massive TOMS Shoes Warehouse Sale in Calgary This Weekend  To Do Canada
  
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• 2022 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings: The honourable mentions and no-votes - The Win Column

  16-06-2022 17:12
  
  2022 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings: The honourable mentions and no-votes  The Win Column
  
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• Calgary’s new cancer centre aims to be the best in the world - Global News

  16-06-2022 17:04
  
  Calgary’s new cancer centre aims to be the best in the world  Global News
  
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• Brian Jean officially launches campaign to replace outgoing Premier Jason Kenney

  16-06-2022 16:18 via cbc.ca
  
  The co-founder of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party has officially launched his campaign to become the next leader, saying it's imperative the party get back on track by listening to people and fighting for a better deal in Confederation.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, June 16

  16-06-2022 16:17 via cbc.ca
  
  In its latest update, the province reported a drop in hospitalizations from 816 to 719 as of June 13. Of those, 19 people are in an ICU with COVID-19.
  
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• Potential strike looms with CN Rail signals, communications employees

  16-06-2022 16:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  A strike by 750 signals and communications workers at CN Rail could begin at 11 a.m ET on Saturday.
  
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• Suspect charged as victim dies 1 day after southeast Calgary shooting - CBC.ca

  16-06-2022 16:00
  
  Suspect charged as victim dies 1 day after southeast Calgary shooting  CBC.ca
  
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• Suspect charged as victim dies 1 day after southeast Calgary shooting

  16-06-2022 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgary man faces charges in connection with a shooting on Tuesday in Forest Lawn in the city’s southeast that has left one man dead.
  
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• How to Play Disc Golf In Calgary - Avenue Calgary

  16-06-2022 15:00
  
  How to Play Disc Golf In Calgary  Avenue Calgary
  
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• Food, energy, health and wellness identified as key to Alberta's future

  16-06-2022 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Food, energy and medical advancements. In short, those are the areas that could lead to a more prosperous future for the province's 4.4 million people.
  
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• Your letters for June 16,2022 - Calgary Herald

  16-06-2022 14:34
  
  Your letters for June 16,2022  Calgary Herald
  
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• Alberta students thrilled to get back to normal after COVID-19 disruptions

  16-06-2022 14:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Board of Education, which oversees Western Canada's largest school district, said most students have been feeling positive.
  
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• No longer a hidden gem: random camping sites on Abraham Lake get upgrades

  16-06-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Environment and Parks is spending $8.4 million over three years to install vault toilets, add bear-proof food lockers and grade roads at four popular spots in the Kootenay Plains
  
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• Bell: Calgary councillor calls for more cop boots on the ground - Calgary Sun

  16-06-2022 13:03
  
  Bell: Calgary councillor calls for more cop boots on the ground  Calgary Sun
  
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• Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

  16-06-2022 06:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Lightning on Wednesday night.
  
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• UCP co-founder Brian Jean officially launches campaign to become party leader

  16-06-2022 06:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Autonomy for Albertans is the central theme of his campaign, said Jean, adding the time to start is right now.
  
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• Alberta NDP has sometimes 'fallen short' on respect for staff and volunteers, Notley says

  16-06-2022 05:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley, a week after acknowledging her party is investigating allegations of mistreatment of volunteers, said Wednesday there are problems.
  
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• Rempel Garner says she’s considering bid to become leader of UCP in Alberta

  16-06-2022 05:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  With a former federal politician planning to leave his post as Alberta's premier, another politician who still serves as an MP says she is considering whether to run for his job.
  
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• Philanthropic lawyer tagged as Calgary's citizen of the year - Calgary Herald

  16-06-2022 05:00
  
  Philanthropic lawyer tagged as Calgary's citizen of the year  Calgary Herald
  
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• Victim dies from injuries 1 day after southeast Calgary shooting, 35-year-old man charged

  16-06-2022 04:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sam Frank Barbera is facing several charges in relation to the shooting, including one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose. 
  
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• Michelle Rempel Garner 'seriously considering' Alberta UCP leadership bid

  16-06-2022 04:52 via cbc.ca
  
  In a Twitter thread on Wednesday night, Rempel Garner said she has been encouraged to seek leadership of the party, and as such will no longer be participating in the federal Conservative leadership race. 
  
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• Michelle Rempel Garner is giving 'serious consideration' to UCP leadership bid

  16-06-2022 04:52 via cbc.ca
  
  In a Twitter thread on Wednesday night, Rempel Garner said she has been encouraged to seek the leadership of the UCP and will no longer be participating in the federal Conservative leadership race.
  
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• Alanis Morissette, members of Rush to appear at tribute concerts for late Foo Fighters drummer

  16-06-2022 03:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some Canadian musicians will appear at two September concerts meant to honour the Foo Fighters' late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
  
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• Calgary Fire Department fields more than 200 calls due to strong winds, downed power lines

  16-06-2022 03:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgarians spent much of Wednesday cleaning up after Tuesday's storm as the wind and rain resulted in downed trees and power outages.
  
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• Albertans falling victim to ‘unprecedented surge’ of online scams, including pet scams

  16-06-2022 02:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  A growing number of Albertans are falling victim and losing thousands of dollars to online scams, including the fake free puppy scam.
  
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• Gary Bettman says NHL projected to set revenue record this season

  16-06-2022 02:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL is projecting record revenue this season.
  
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