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• Calgary police investigating series of locker room thefts

  12-07-2022 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police believe the suspect was involved in a series of locker room thefts across Calgary through much of June 2022.
  
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• Calgary Starbucks location becomes 1st to unionize in Alberta

  12-07-2022 23:44 via cbc.ca
  
  A Starbucks store in southwest Calgary has voted to unionize, becoming the first in Alberta to do so.
  
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• RCMP recover both missing men from capsized boat on Spray Lakes, Alta.

  12-07-2022 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCPM confirmed the bodies of both missing boaters whose boat capsized on July 10, 2022 near Spray Lakes Campground have been recovered.
  
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• RCMP recover all three missing boaters from capsized boat on Spray Lakes, Alta.

  12-07-2022 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCPM confirmed the bodies of both missing boaters whose boat capsized on July 10, 2022 near Spray Lakes Campground have been recovered.
  
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• Body of 2nd victim of capsized boat on Spray Lakes, Alta., found by search team

  12-07-2022 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials confirmed the man is one of the two missing boaters whose boat capsized on July 10 near Spray Lakes Campground.
  
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• Calgary locker room break-in suspect's photos released | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  12-07-2022 22:46 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary locker room break-in suspect's photos released | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Banff's Whyte Museum celebrates 200 years of canoe art in new exhibition

  12-07-2022 22:33 via cbc.ca
  
  From Indigenous peoples to settlers to modern-day recreational explorers, the canoe has been instrumental in shaping our society as we know it. A private art collection detailing that history is on display now at the Whyte Museum in Banff, Alta.
  
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• Flames star Johnny Gaudreau poised to hit NHL free agency

  12-07-2022 22:23 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the big names available when the NHL's free-agent signing period opens Wednesday at noon ET.
  
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• Some Albertans will need a doctor's referral for PCR testing, province says

  12-07-2022 22:06 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government says it is changing how it tests people for COVID-19. Starting next week, Albertans who need a PCR test to inform their medical treatment must have a referral from a health-care professional.
  
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• ‘Therapeutic’: Stamps receiver finds tranquility in fishing off the turf

  12-07-2022 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The six-foot, 205-pound Begelton is in his fifth season with Calgary, having registered 172 catches for 2,529 yards and 14 touchdowns in 39 career regular-season games.
  
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• Calgary fire department looks to test first electric fire truck in Canada - CBC.ca

  12-07-2022 21:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary fire department looks to test first electric fire truck in Canada  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary fire department looks to test first electric fire truck in Canada

  12-07-2022 21:26 via cbc.ca
  
  An American manufacturer, Pierce, wants to try out their electric fire trucks on the job in different markets and climates, according to Calgary's Fire Chief Steve Dongworth.
  
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• A doctor referral will soon be needed by some Albertans seeking PCR testing, province says

  12-07-2022 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Starting next week, Albertans who need a PCR test to inform their medical treatment must have a referral from a health-care professional.
  
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• In 1st event after 6 horses died, Stampede chuckwagons return with new safety measures

  12-07-2022 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Chuckwagon races are back at the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," and organizers say they've implemented new measures intended to boost the safety of the event.
  
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• No P3 funding for Calgary Deerfoot Trail improvements | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  12-07-2022 20:58 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  No P3 funding for Calgary Deerfoot Trail improvements | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Danielle Smith files UCP nomination package with a focus on Alberta autonomy

  12-07-2022 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smith has promised legislation she will authorize the provincial government to refuse to enforce federal laws deemed harmful to Alberta's interests.
  
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• Alberta cancels Deerfoot Trail public-private partnership, citing inflation

  12-07-2022 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Construction on the public-private partnership to improve five areas along Deerfoot Trail was expected to start in fall 2022. The project has been cancelled.
  
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• Patrick Brown campaign says Charest best alternative for Conservatives if their candidate isn't reinstated

  12-07-2022 20:22 via cbc.ca
  
  A spokesperson for Patrick Brown says supporters on the front lines of his campaign for the Conservative leadership believe that Jean Charest is the best alternative if their candidate is not reinstated.
  
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• Gaudreau leaving Flames, Kane re-signs with Oilers in leadup to NHL free agency

  12-07-2022 19:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A disappointed Brad Treliving spoke with reporters for more than 15 minutes Tuesday night via Zoom after revealing that unrestricted free agent Johnny Gaudreau would not be returning to the Calgary Flames despite hopes to the contrary.
  
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• Gaudreau leaving Flames, Kane re-signs with Oilers as NHL free agency opens

  12-07-2022 19:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A disappointed Brad Treliving spoke with reporters for more than 15 minutes Tuesday night via Zoom after revealing that unrestricted free agent Johnny Gaudreau would not be returning to the Calgary Flames despite hopes to the contrary.
  
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• Gaudreau leaving Flames, joins deep free agent class

  12-07-2022 19:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A disappointed Brad Treliving spoke with reporters for more than 15 minutes Tuesday night via Zoom after revealing that unrestricted free agent Johnny Gaudreau would not be returning to the Calgary Flames despite hopes to the contrary.
  
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• Irving Oil invests in electrolyzer to produce hydrogen from water

  12-07-2022 19:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Irving says it will be the first oil refinery in Canada to invest in electrolyzer technology and its goal is to offer hydrogen fuelling infrastructure in Atlantic Canada.
  
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• Heat warnings have Albertans finding ways to beat the heat

  12-07-2022 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans will be feeling hot, hot, hot this week as heat warnings blanket central and eastern parts of the province.
  
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• Premiers demand meeting with federal government to talk health-care funding

  12-07-2022 19:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s premiers kicked off the second day of meetings in B.C. Tuesday by demanding a meeting with federal government representatives to come up with a new agreement on health-care funding.
  
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• Premiers close 2-day summit, call on feds to stop negotiating health funding through the media

  12-07-2022 19:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s premiers ended their two day summit in Victoria B.C. calling on the federal government to stop negotiating through the media and sit down with them to discuss the future of health-care funding in Canada.
  
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• Calgary art exhibition celebrates Indigenous connections to land - CBC.ca

  12-07-2022 19:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary art exhibition celebrates Indigenous connections to land  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary art exhibition celebrates Indigenous connections to land

  12-07-2022 19:21 via cbc.ca
  
  The Land is Home project rotates exhibitions each season to bring recognition to local Indigenous artists while spurring conversations and connections with Treaty 7 nations.
  
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• This Indigenous priest will lead Pope Francis on his visit to Canada this month

  12-07-2022 18:35 via cbc.ca
  
  When Vatican officials were looking for someone in Canada to act as a liaison for program planning during the Pope's visit later this month, they had specific criteria. Ideally, the person would have Indigenous heritage, have a connection to the residential school system and speak Italian.
  
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• Rogers outage points to need for greater oversight of critical industry

  12-07-2022 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The massive Rogers Communications outage last Friday that prevented many Canadians from accessing crucial services demonstrates the need to better regulate the country’s telecommunications sector, experts say. 
  
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• Breakenridge: Maybe Kenney was right after all about anti-vaxxers hijacking the UCP - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2022 13:05 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Breakenridge: Maybe Kenney was right after all about anti-vaxxers hijacking the UCP  Calgary Herald
  
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• 'Open, easy to access and safer': CTrain riders praise new open concept Victoria Park platform

  12-07-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the city discusses turnstiles and closing Calgary's LRT platforms, some CTrain riders say they prefer opening the stations like what's underway at the Stampede/Victoria Park station.
  
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• Feel like there's a lot of mosquitoes in Calgary right now? Well, there are.

  12-07-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In just the last week, city officials have counted more mosquitoes in their traps than all of 2021 and 2022 (so far) combined.
  
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• Feel like there are a lot of mosquitoes in Calgary right now? Well, there are. - CBC.ca

  12-07-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Feel like there are a lot of mosquitoes in Calgary right now? Well, there are.  CBC.ca
  
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• Feel like there are a lot of mosquitoes in Calgary right now? Well, there are.

  12-07-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In just the last week, city officials have counted more mosquitoes in their traps than all of 2021 and 2022 (so far) combined.
  
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• Close the stations? Some CTrain riders argue Victoria Park/Stampede reno shows better path forward

  12-07-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the city discusses turnstiles and closing Calgary's LRT platforms, some CTrain riders say they prefer opening the stations like what's underway at the Stampede/Victoria Park station.
  
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• Canadian premiers fail to obtain meeting with federal government on health care

  12-07-2022 12:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the Council of Federation's final press conference, chair and B.C. Premier John Horgan said the federal government is being "disingenuous" by not coming to the table.
  
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• Opinion: A growing number of Calgary companies are becoming tech trailblazers - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2022 12:35 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Opinion: A growing number of Calgary companies are becoming tech trailblazers  Calgary Herald
  
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• Heat warnings issued for Calgary and southern Alberta, heat stroke a concern | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  12-07-2022 09:00 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Heat warnings issued for Calgary and southern Alberta, heat stroke a concern | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Canada beats Costa Rica 2-0, tops group at W Championship

  12-07-2022 05:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada beat Costa Rica 2-0 on Monday at the CONCACAF W Championship.
  
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• Heat warnings remain in effect for parts of southern Alberta

  12-07-2022 03:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Andrew Palmer, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said temperatures should moderate Thursday before climbing into the mid-30s on the weekend.
  
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• Heat warnings of up to 32 C in effect for regions in southern Alberta

  12-07-2022 03:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Andrew Palmer, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said temperatures should moderate Thursday before climbing into the mid-30s on the weekend.
  
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• New exhibit at Calgary's Inglewood Bird Sanctuary shines light on Indigenous women's art | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  12-07-2022 02:58 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  New exhibit at Calgary's Inglewood Bird Sanctuary shines light on Indigenous women's art | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Search continues for two people who went missing after boating accident near Canmore - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2022 02:56 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Search continues for two people who went missing after boating accident near Canmore  Calgary Herald
  
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• Maskwacis, Alta. prepares emotional support ahead of Pope’s visit

  12-07-2022 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residential and day school survivors from Maskwacis, recounted their experience and shared how they feel ahead of the Pope's visit. Additional supports are being made available.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 11 - Global News

  12-07-2022 02:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: July 11  Global News
  
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• Calgary firefighters raising money to ship equpment to firefighters in Ukraine | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  12-07-2022 02:27 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary firefighters raising money to ship equpment to firefighters in Ukraine | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary homeowners wonder about long-term plan for McHugh Bluff slope issues - Global News

  12-07-2022 02:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary homeowners wonder about long-term plan for McHugh Bluff slope issues  Global News
  
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• Youth passenger dies in fatal Rocky View County collision that left car ablaze

  12-07-2022 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a release sent Monday by Airdrie RCMP, officers and fire services arrived on scene along Highway 567 near Range Road 284 around 5 p.m. Sunday.
  
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• Calgary homeowners wonder what the long-term plan is for McHugh Bluff slope failure issues - Global News

  12-07-2022 01:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary homeowners wonder what the long-term plan is for McHugh Bluff slope failure issues  Global News
  
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• Calgary homeowners wonder what the long-term plan is for McHugh Bluff slope failure issues

  12-07-2022 01:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Work is now underway to remediate the current McHugh Bluff slope failure that resulted in a pathway closure and the evacuation of two homes in June.
  
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