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• Smith told UCP supporters about Alberta state of emergency before public

  08-05-2023 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The video shows UCP Leader Danielle Smith telling supporters she's giving them a little bit of inside information regarding the wildfires raging across the province.
  
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• Province announces funding for Alberta wildfire evacuees

  08-05-2023 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  All eligible evacuees can apply to receive funding from the province starting Tuesday at 9 a.m.
  
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• Accused Calgary murderer to argue he has privacy rights over family members' DNA - CBC.ca

  08-05-2023 23:22
  
  Accused Calgary murderer to argue he has privacy rights over family members' DNA  CBC.ca
  
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• Calgary pledges to make city safer for women by joining United Nations initiative

  08-05-2023 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The initiative includes women-led research, policies developed my women's rights organizations and urban planning centred around experiences from marginalized women.
  
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• Accused Calgary murderer to argue he has privacy rights over family members' DNA

  08-05-2023 23:05 via cbc.ca
  
  A Calgary man on trial for murder wants a judge to rule that he has privacy rights when it comes to his family members’ DNA.
  
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• In resurfaced video, Danielle Smith ties vaccinated Albertans to those who fall for tyrants

  08-05-2023 22:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Danielle Smith, leader of Alberta's UCP, is apologizing for past comments on talk radio and podcasts after a video resurfaced on the weekend in which she suggests the 75 per cent of the public who received a vaccine fell for the "charms of a tyrant," specifically referencing Adolf Hitler.
  
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• In resurfaced video, Danielle Smith said the vaccinated fell for 'charms of a tyrant' referencing Adolf Hitler

  08-05-2023 22:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Danielle Smith, leader of Alberta's UCP, is apologizing for past comments on talk radio and podcasts after a video resurfaced Sunday on social media in which she suggests the 75 per cent of the public who received a vaccine fell for the "charms of a tyrant," specifically referencing Adolf Hitler.
  
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• The City of Calgary joins The UN Women's Safe Cities and Safe ... - City of Calgary Newsroom

  08-05-2023 22:30
  
  The City of Calgary joins The UN Women's Safe Cities and Safe ...  City of Calgary Newsroom
  
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• Alberta Emergency Alert issued about 4 armed, dangerous suspects in area of Sunchild, O'Chiese First Nations

  08-05-2023 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued Monday afternoon warning that there are four armed and dangerous individuals in an area of west central Alberta.
  
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• Alert warning of 4 ‘armed and dangerous’ people ended near Rocky Mountain House

  08-05-2023 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP issued an emergency alert for a few hours on Monday, warning people on the Sunchild and O'Chiese First Nations that four armed and dangerous individuals were in the area.
  
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• Alberta RCMP issue alert warning of 4 ‘armed and dangerous’ people

  08-05-2023 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP have issued an alert warning people in Sunchild and O'Chiese First Nation regions that four armed people are in the area.
  
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• Notley promises to protect pensions, improve homecare if NDP wins Alberta election

  08-05-2023 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Notley says an NDP government would increase funding by $100 million to provide 20,000 more seniors with homecare support over the next four years.
  
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• Reception centre for wildfire evacuees opens in Calgary - CBC.ca

  08-05-2023 21:10
  
  Reception centre for wildfire evacuees opens in Calgary  CBC.ca
  
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• Alberta election 2023: Find your riding, local candidates

  08-05-2023 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ahead of the Alberta election on May 29, Global News has profiled all 87 ridings in the province.
  
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• Reception centre for wildfire evacuees opens in Calgary

  08-05-2023 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  People displaced by Alberta wildfires will be welcomed at a reception centre at the Grandstand building on Stampede Park.
  
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• Ottawa readying to help Alberta fight wildfires: ‘We will be there’

  08-05-2023 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ottawa’s commitment comes after Alberta formally submitted a request for assistance for dealing with the wildfires that have been burning for days.
  
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• Calgary opens reception centre for wildfire evacuees

  08-05-2023 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The reception centre is located at Stampede Park at 2200 Stampede Trail S.E.
  
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• Missing Calgary woman found dead | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  08-05-2023 20:01
  Missing Calgary woman found dead | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• The City of Calgary opens reception centre in support of wildfire ... - City of Calgary Newsroom

  08-05-2023 19:53
  
  The City of Calgary opens reception centre in support of wildfire ...  City of Calgary Newsroom
  
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• 2 dead after motorcycle crashes into fire hydrant in Strathmore

  08-05-2023 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man and a woman are dead after the motorcycle they were riding crashed into a fire hydrant in a town east of Calgary.
  
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• Oil and gas companies curtail production as fires continue to blaze in Alberta

  08-05-2023 19:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta energy companies have temporarily shut in productions in areas affected by the ongoing wildfires.
  
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• RCMP make arrest in connection with ‘shelter in place’ in Ponoka County Sunday

  08-05-2023 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ponoka RCMP have made an arrest in connection with the shelter in place order announced Sunday. Police said there is no longer a risk to the community.
  
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• Author calls ADHD his ‘superpower with kryptonite’ - Calgary Herald

  08-05-2023 19:00
  Author calls ADHD his ‘superpower with kryptonite’  Calgary Herald
  
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• Elections Alberta allowing wildfire evacuees to vote by special ballot

  08-05-2023 18:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Those who had to evacuate their homes due to wildfires can request to have a special ballot package mailed to them.
  
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• Global News to co-host Alberta provincial leaders debate on May 18

  08-05-2023 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  United Conservative leader Danielle Smith and Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley will be taking the stage to dive into issues that are important to Albertans this election.
  
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• Global News to co-host Alberta leadership debate on May 18

  08-05-2023 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  United Conservative leader Danielle Smith and Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley will be taking the stage to dive into issues that are important to Albertans this election.
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Energy companies curtail production as thousands evacuated

  08-05-2023 16:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The curtailments come as several thousand people have been ordered to leave their homes as more than 100 wildfires burn across Alberta.
  
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• Alberta wildfires: People from Edson allowed to return home Monday

  08-05-2023 16:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 8,000 people from Edson and some Yellowhead County residents can return home Monday after a massive wildfire forced them all to flee Friday afternoon. 
  
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• Alberta wildfires: 25 homes destroyed in Yellowhead County as Edson residents return home

  08-05-2023 16:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 8,000 people from Edson were able to go home Monday after a massive wildfire forced them all to flee Friday afternoon. But 25 homes in Yellowhead County were destroyed.
  
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• WestJet pilots prepare for strike with 'informational picket' - Calgary Herald

  08-05-2023 15:07
  WestJet pilots prepare for strike with 'informational picket'  Calgary Herald
  
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• Donations from wealthy individuals more important under new Alberta election ad rules

  08-05-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's United Conservative Party government made sweeping changes to election advertising in 2021, effectively barring union and corporate money. Here’s how the new rules are playing out.
  
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• Calgarians split on arena deal, Edmontonians hate it, rest of Alberta mostly opposed: Vote Compass

  08-05-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The plan to use $330 million in provincial funds as part of a $1.2-billion project that includes a new arena for the Calgary Flames faces strong opposition from Albertans, but sentiment is more evenly split among Calgarians.
  
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• What would nuclear power look like for the Prairies?

  08-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There has been a buzz around nuclear power in an effort to decarbonize our energy sector. Canada has a long history in nuclear energy, but what could its future on the Prairies look like? What are the risks? Could it be a viable solution for increased energy needs with climate change?
  
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• Reception centre for wildfire evacuees opens in Calgary, as city sends firefighting help northward - CBC.ca

  08-05-2023 09:00
  
  Reception centre for wildfire evacuees opens in Calgary, as city sends firefighting help northward  CBC.ca
  
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• Accused Calgary murderer to argue he has privacy rights over family ... - CBC.ca

  08-05-2023 09:00
  
  Accused Calgary murderer to argue he has privacy rights over family ...  CBC.ca
  
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• Shelter-in-place order lifted for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Ponoka County: police

  08-05-2023 05:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP lifted Monday a critical alert and shelter-in-place order that was put in place for Ponoka County Sunday evening for an 'armed and dangerous' suspect. 
  
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• Ponoka RCMP urge residents to be vigilant as officers look for armed suspect

  08-05-2023 05:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said officers were at a rural location near Township Road 422 and Range Road 245a in Ponoka County, Alta. to search for and arrest an armed suspect.
  
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• Critical alert issued for ‘armed and dangerous suspect’ in Ponoka County, Alta.

  08-05-2023 05:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said officers were at a rural location near Township Road 422 and Range Road 245a in Ponoka County, Alta. to search for and arrest an armed suspect.
  
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• Edmonton makes resources available to 1,500 registered evacuees

  08-05-2023 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Over 1,500 people and 1,300 pets have registered at the Edmonton Reception Centre following wildfire evacuations in Drayton Valley and Brazeau County.
  
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• Central Alberta community members lean on each other during wildfire evacuation

  08-05-2023 00:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Roughly 7,200 residents from Drayton Valley and the surrounding area have been displaced from their homes, according to Alberta Wildfire officials.
  
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• Albertans lean on each other during wildfire evacuation; 4 homes lost around Drayton Valley

  08-05-2023 00:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Roughly 7,200 residents from Drayton Valley and the surrounding area have been displaced from their homes, according to Alberta Wildfire officials.
  
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• 4 homes lost around Drayton Valley; Albertans lean on each other during wildfire evacuation

  08-05-2023 00:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Roughly 7,200 residents from Drayton Valley and the surrounding area have been displaced from their homes, according to Alberta Wildfire officials.
  
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