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• ‘COVID-19 is still out there’: New clinics in east Calgary aimed at getting more kids vaccinated

  24-06-2022 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 vaccination clinics are being held in Calgary this summer for pediatric and adolescent doses.
  
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• Woman’s death from falling from balcony during police raid ruled accidental: ASIRT

  24-06-2022 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said they were on a "high-risk" drug and firearms warrant to search a fifth-floor Eau Claire apartment in Calgary on June 17, 2019.
  
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• Woman’s death after falling from balcony during police raid ruled accidental: ASIRT

  24-06-2022 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said they were on a "high-risk" drug and firearms warrant to search a fifth-floor Eau Claire apartment in Calgary on June 17, 2019.
  
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• ASIRT finds no police fault in suspect's fatal fall in Calgary's Chinatown | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  24-06-2022 22:49
  
  ASIRT finds no police fault in suspect's fatal fall in Calgary's Chinatown | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Alberta MLA Thomas Dang charged with Health Information Act breach, could face $200K fine

  24-06-2022 22:15 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta legislature member investigated by the RCMP after admitting to hacking into a government health website is being charged under the province's Health Information Act.
  
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• Thomas Dang summoned for allegedly hacking COVID-19 vaccine passport website

  24-06-2022 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dang previously admitted to hacking the government's COVID-19 vaccination passport verification website late last year.
  
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• Artists, fans celebrate the return of Sled Island

  24-06-2022 20:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The music and arts festival known for its eclectic selection of local and international performers returns to Calgary after a pandemic hiatus.
  
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• Anti-hate experts concerned about rise in online threats toward LGBTQ2S+ events in Canada

  24-06-2022 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Anti-Hate Network says 'groomer' narratives are being spread across social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok this year. 
  
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• Province announces funding for Indigenous, municipal communities in Alberta wanting to start police services

  24-06-2022 20:25 via cbc.ca
  
  The provincial government has announced the launch of a new grant for Indigenous communities and municipalities in Alberta to help establish their own stand-alone police services.
  
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• Volunteers in Edmonton and Calgary organize efforts to help Ukrainians

  24-06-2022 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  When Kimberley Karpenko had the chance to host Ukrainian couple fleeing the war, it was an easy decision. 
  
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• Brooks man charged with death 30-year-old woman

  24-06-2022 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a Friday news release, police say they charged Mat Bangoang Choap, 35, of Brooks with second-degree murder in the death of Tamara Debbie Soosay.
  
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• I grew up attending anti-abortion protests. Today, I am pro-choice

  24-06-2022 16:47 via cbc.ca
  
  In contrast to her faith community which she says made her feel ashamed for her body and sexual choices, Ann Marie Elpa found acceptance in the pro-choice movement.
  
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• So long and thanks for all the fish

  24-06-2022 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  After a 33-year journalism career — and more than a dozen as a CBC Calgary radio host — David Gray is retiring from the CBC.
  
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• Calgary Eyeopener host David Gray hangs up the headphones after 33 years of journalism

  24-06-2022 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  After a 33-year journalism career — and more than a dozen as a CBC Calgary radio host — David Gray is retiring from the CBC.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion rights up to states

  24-06-2022 16:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The Supreme Court has overturned the Roe v. Wade opinion that has secured constitutional protections for abortion in the country for nearly 50 years, which has the potential to claw back abortion access even further in several states that restrict the procedure.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court overturns protections for abortion set out in Roe v. Wade

  24-06-2022 16:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe v. Wade opinion that has secured constitutional protections for abortion in the U.S. for nearly 50 years. The milestone ruling, a draft of which was leaked last month, has the potential to claw back abortion access across the country by allowing states to restrict or outright ban the procedure.
  
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• Rising cost of gas detrimental for rural mail carriers, residents

  24-06-2022 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  A mail carrier says her out-of-pocket costs for delivering packages along her rural route have doubled because of the hike in gas prices and cost of living.
  
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• 'How are people surviving?': Gas spike detrimental for rural mail carriers, residents

  24-06-2022 16:20 via cbc.ca
  
  A mail carrier says her out-of-pocket costs for delivering packages along her rural route have doubled because of the steep hike in gas prices and cost of living being experienced by many Canadians.
  
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• Jane Goodall returns to live events in effort to inspire hope, action on environment

  24-06-2022 14:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Jane Goodall says she's sharing a message of hope and a cry to action as she returns to the stage for live events.
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, June 24

  24-06-2022 14:05 via cbc.ca
  
  The province announced that Wednesday's news conference would be its last regularly scheduled COVID-19 update, but data would continue to be updated online.
  
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• How a little museum in Lytton is rising from the ashes

  24-06-2022 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Twelve months after a fire destroyed the community of Lytton in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon, residents and business owners are still waiting to rebuild. Everything was destroyed in the fire. Lytton needs to literally rebuild from the ground up. This is a tiny community, population 250, but its history is extensive and rich. Indigenous peoples have...
  
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• Disappearing bike lanes from Calgary festival street rendering rankles community association

  24-06-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A community association is raising concerns about the design for a new festival street in Victoria Park after bike lanes vanished from its latest rendering.
  
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• Opinion: How one hotel is making Calgary not just a place to visit but a place to stay - Calgary Herald

  24-06-2022 12:12
  
  Opinion: How one hotel is making Calgary not just a place to visit but a place to stay  Calgary Herald
  
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• Winter protests in Ottawa and Alberta cost RCMP millions, documents show

  24-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The RCMP spent more than $1.6 million during the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa and another $1.2 million policing protests in Alberta, according to a CBC access to information request.
  
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• How the rising cost of food adds up in your grocery cart

  24-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Food prices rose 9.7 per cent in May, matching the rise in April. Just about everything is up from meat to fruits and vegetables to pantry staples like flour and oil. Here’s exactly what's pushing up your bill as you put items in your shopping cart.
  
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• 'Pretty fantastic feeling': Calgary restaurants come to life as receipts climb - Calgary Herald

  24-06-2022 09:00
  
  'Pretty fantastic feeling': Calgary restaurants come to life as receipts climb  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary volunteer group launches free public seed library - CBC.ca

  24-06-2022 09:00
  
  Calgary volunteer group launches free public seed library  CBC.ca
  
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• Local cat rescue buys Calgary cat cafe | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  24-06-2022 05:17
  
  Local cat rescue buys Calgary cat cafe | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Labour shortage impacting Calgary recreation centres, private sector - Global News

  24-06-2022 03:43
  
  Labour shortage impacting Calgary recreation centres, private sector  Global News
  
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• Labour shortage impacting Calgary recreation centres, private sector

  24-06-2022 03:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Calgary officials said the recreation department only has 65 per cent of the staff it needs to provide services and aquatic programs at pre-pandemic levels.
  
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• Calgary named world's 3rd most liveable city by Economist Intelligence Unit - CBC.ca

  24-06-2022 03:07
  
  Calgary named world's 3rd most liveable city by Economist Intelligence Unit  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary named world's 3rd most liveable city by Economist Intelligence Unit

  24-06-2022 03:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Stampede City tied for third place with Zurich, Switzerland out of 172 cities that were ranked around the world.
  
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• Edmonton businesses expect a boost from Garth Brooks fans attending only show in Canada

  24-06-2022 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  With two Garth Brooks concerts at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, many people are travelling from out of town, and the hope is they will explore other areas of the city.
  
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• After a pandemic pause, Sled Island returns to Calgary stages | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  24-06-2022 02:06
  
  After a pandemic pause, Sled Island returns to Calgary stages | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Edmonton, Calgary medical staff associations reveal health-care platform recommendations for 2023 election - Calgary Sun

  24-06-2022 01:49
  
  Edmonton, Calgary medical staff associations reveal health-care platform recommendations for 2023 election  Calgary Sun
  
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• 'A real turnaround': Alberta continues population gains from across Canada - Calgary Herald

  24-06-2022 01:41
  
  'A real turnaround': Alberta continues population gains from across Canada  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary's QB Bo Levi Mitchell listed as questionable ahead of game against Edmonton - The Globe and Mail

  24-06-2022 01:17
  
  Calgary's QB Bo Levi Mitchell listed as questionable ahead of game against Edmonton  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Calgarians with family in Afghanistan struggle to help earthquake survivors - Global News

  24-06-2022 00:54
  
  Calgarians with family in Afghanistan struggle to help earthquake survivors  Global News
  
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• Calgarians with family in Afghanistan struggle to help earthquake survivors

  24-06-2022 00:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgarians are doing what they can to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, but some say their efforts are limited by ongoing sanctions against the Taliban.
  
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• City's summer paving plans will affect McKnight, Crowchild and Richmond Road - Calgary Herald

  24-06-2022 00:53
  
  City's summer paving plans will affect McKnight, Crowchild and Richmond Road  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary police look for information on Colton Crowshoe's killing — 8 years later - CBC.ca

  24-06-2022 00:53
  
  Calgary police look for information on Colton Crowshoe's killing — 8 years later  CBC.ca
  
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• Space Robo Chicken: New Korean fried chicken joint opening soon in Calgary | Dished - Daily Hive

  24-06-2022 00:47
  
  Space Robo Chicken: New Korean fried chicken joint opening soon in Calgary | Dished  Daily Hive
  
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• Unadoptable cat about to break record for Calgary rescue group — and that's not a good thing

  24-06-2022 00:46 via cbc.ca
  
  She’s roughly 4½ years old, great with kids and dogs, and she’ll give you all the cuddles while you binge Stranger Things on Netflix. But so far nobody has seen her potential.
  
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• Asthmatic cat about to break record for Calgary rescue group — and that's not a good thing - CBC.ca

  24-06-2022 00:46
  
  Asthmatic cat about to break record for Calgary rescue group — and that's not a good thing  CBC.ca
  
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• Asthmatic cat about to break record for Calgary rescue group — and that's not a good thing

  24-06-2022 00:46 via cbc.ca
  
  She’s roughly 4½ years old, great with kids and dogs, and she’ll give you all the cuddles while you binge Stranger Things on Netflix. But so far nobody has seen her potential.
  
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• Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary announces big change in strategic direction - LiveWire Calgary

  24-06-2022 00:16
  
  Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary announces big change in strategic direction  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Canada has 3 of the world’s most liveable cities in 2022

  24-06-2022 00:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three Canadian cities cracked this year's top 10 list, but only one ranked in the top three.
  
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