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• 'They pulled the rug out': Some communities oppose Alberta’s pause on renewable energy approvals - Calgary Herald

  29-08-2023 23:56 via news.google.com
  'They pulled the rug out': Some communities oppose Alberta’s pause on renewable energy approvals  Calgary Herald
  
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• Everything Calgarians need to know about landscaping during a drought - Calgary Herald

  29-08-2023 23:52 via news.google.com
  Everything Calgarians need to know about landscaping during a drought  Calgary Herald
  
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• First Canadian case of new COVID-19 variant confirmed in B.C.

  29-08-2023 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  B.C. health officials said the case was confirmed in the Fraser Health region, and involves a person who had not travelled outside the province.
  
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• Calgary Pride parade marches on with bolstered security amid increased hate - Calgary Herald

  29-08-2023 23:15 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary Pride parade marches on with bolstered security amid increased hate  Calgary Herald
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta restaurant owner acquitted on charges linked to public health restrictions

  29-08-2023 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Tuesday, Scott's lawyer, Chad Williamson, told Global News that his client was acquitted of all charges.
  
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• Sentencing for Calgary cat-killer delayed; advocates call for more fostering regulation - CityNews Calgary

  29-08-2023 23:12 via news.google.com
  Sentencing for Calgary cat-killer delayed; advocates call for more fostering regulation  CityNews Calgary
  
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• 1st Canadian case of highly mutated COVID-19 virus variant BA.2.86 detected in B.C.

  29-08-2023 23:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Health officials in B.C. say they have detected the first known Canadian case of the BA.2.86 COVID-19 virus variant. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control confirmed it was found in a person in the Fraser Health region who has not travelled outside of the province.
  
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• Mother and son reported missing after rafting trip on southern Alberta river

  29-08-2023 22:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Sheena Empringham, 38, and her three-year-old son, Atreyu Empringham, were reported missing on Monday by a family member who had been speaking to the woman via text but had lost contact.
  
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• Missing mother and son found safe after rafting trip on southern Alberta river

  29-08-2023 22:58 via cbc.ca
  
  A day after Sheena Empringham, 38, and her three-year-old son, Atreyu Empringham, were reported missing, they have been found safe south of Lethbridge.
  
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• Ontario pilot dies in plane crash in a southern Alberta field: RCMP

  29-08-2023 22:40 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP say emergency crews responded to a call Monday of a plane crash near Claresholm, Alta., about 130 kilometres south of Calgary.
  
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• Plea reserved on impaired driving charges in crash that killed young couple in central Alberta

  29-08-2023 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to four of the six charges he faces in connection to a 2022 crash that claimed the lives of 21-year-old Macy Boyce and 20-year-old Ethan Halford.
  
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• Plea reserved on impaired driving charge in crash that killed young couple in central Alberta

  29-08-2023 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to four of the six charges he faces in connection to a 2022 crash that claimed the lives of 21-year-old Macy Boyce and 20-year-old Ethan Halford.
  
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• Calgary homeless encampment dismantled after ongoing issues - CTV News Calgary

  29-08-2023 22:08 via news.google.com
  Calgary homeless encampment dismantled after ongoing issues  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Ontario woman killed in plane crash south of Calgary - Calgary Herald

  29-08-2023 22:05 via news.google.com
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• On this day in 2011, the Calgary Flames acquired Lee Stempniak - Flames Nation

  29-08-2023 21:47 via news.google.com
  On this day in 2011, the Calgary Flames acquired Lee Stempniak  Flames Nation
  
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• Overdue hiker from Calgary found dead on Banff’s Cascade Mountain - Calgary Herald

  29-08-2023 21:45 via news.google.com
  Overdue hiker from Calgary found dead on Banff’s Cascade Mountain  Calgary Herald
  
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• Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

  29-08-2023 21:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Recent statements by the CEO of a major oilsands company further the case for federal regulations to cap greenhouse-gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said.
  
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• Recipes with Julie Van Rosendaal: Kids' snacking recipes

  29-08-2023 20:53 via cbc.ca
  
  It’s the last week of summer, and we’re wrapping up our series of kids’ recipes with cookies and blondies that are perfect for back to school (and work) lunches.
  
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• Ottawa warns LGBTQ travellers they could be hit by U.S. state laws

  29-08-2023 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory for the United States by warning LGBTQ people that some state laws may affect them on their travels.
  
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• Former Calgary teacher who raped and robbed women gets 13-year prison sentence - CBC.ca

  29-08-2023 20:49 via news.google.com
  
  Former Calgary teacher who raped and robbed women gets 13-year prison sentence  CBC.ca
  
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• Former Calgary teacher who raped and robbed women gets 13-year prison sentence

  29-08-2023 20:44 via cbc.ca
  
  A former Calgary teacher who pleaded guilty to raping and robbing a number of women has been handed a 13-year sentence for his crimes.
  
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• Homeless camp near Deerfoot Trail dismantled over safety concerns

  29-08-2023 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  CPS members returned to a southeast encampment this week as workers removed the tents, tarps and personal effects of those who have made the spot their temporary home.
  
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• Calgary Marathon founder dead after Sunday car crash - Calgary Herald

  29-08-2023 20:38 via news.google.com
  Calgary Marathon founder dead after Sunday car crash  Calgary Herald
  
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• Some communities oppose Alberta’s 6 month pause on renewable energy approvals

  29-08-2023 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some Alberta communities are pushing back against the provincial government's six-month pause on approvals of new renewable energy projects.
  
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• Some Alberta communities oppose 6-month pause on renewable energy approvals

  29-08-2023 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some Alberta communities are pushing back against the provincial government's six-month pause on approvals of new renewable energy projects.
  
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• Animal surrenders increasing across Alberta; Edmontonians asked to care for dogs

  29-08-2023 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Animal Care and Control Centre won't be accepting surrenders of healthy dogs for the time being, the City of Edmonton said Tuesday.
  
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• 'We absolutely need fosters': Animal rescue organizations highlight challenges as demand increases

  29-08-2023 19:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Animal rescue agencies in Calgary are fighting hard to keep things running smoothly as the total number of surrendered pets and rescued animals continues to rise, pushing an already overburdened system to the brink.
  
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• Woman dies in plane crash in Claresholm, Alta., TSB investigates

  29-08-2023 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A privately registered small aircraft crashed in Claresholm, Alta on Monday and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is sending a team to investigate.
  
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• TSB investigates small plane crash in Claresholm, Alta.

  29-08-2023 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A privately registered small aircraft crashed in Claresholm, Alta on Monday and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is sending a team to investigate.
  
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• Free Admission to Heritage Park: What to Know About Calgary's ... - To Do Canada

  29-08-2023 19:30 via news.google.com
  
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• Free Admission to Heritage Park: What to Know About Calgary’s Alberta Day Festivities Including Free... - To Do Canada

  29-08-2023 19:30 via news.google.com
  Free Admission to Heritage Park: What to Know About Calgary’s Alberta Day Festivities Including Free...  To Do Canada
  
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• Alberta wheat production expected to fall 16% after hot, dry summer

  29-08-2023 19:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Farmers in southern and parts of central Alberta have been hit with a double whammy of both hot and dry conditions this summer, according to new data from Statistics Canada that reveals just how hard the weather has been on crop production.
  
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• Canadian Immigrant Fair Feedback Contest Rules – Calgary - canadianimmigrant.ca

  29-08-2023 17:59 via news.google.com
  
  Canadian Immigrant Fair Feedback Contest Rules – Calgary  canadianimmigrant.ca
  
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• Hiker found dead in Banff National Park

  29-08-2023 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary man's body was found in Banff National Park as crews were flying over Cascade Mountain, according to RCMP.
  
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• Calgary boy does ‘amazing’ fundraising swim for Canadian Cancer Society - Global News

  29-08-2023 17:00 via news.google.com
  Calgary boy does ‘amazing’ fundraising swim for Canadian Cancer Society  Global News
  
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• Calgary boy does ‘amazing’ fundraising swim for Canadian Cancer Society

  29-08-2023 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ciaran Black has been a competitive swimmer for the past two years, now he's putting his talent to work to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.
  
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• Calgary selected to help gather health information of Canadians - CTV News Calgary

  29-08-2023 16:20 via news.google.com
  Calgary selected to help gather health information of Canadians  CTV News Calgary
  
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• What can we expect from the Calgary Flames' Heritage Classic ... - Flames Nation

  29-08-2023 16:00 via news.google.com
  What can we expect from the Calgary Flames' Heritage Classic ...  Flames Nation
  
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• Lethbridge police find missing overdue rafters - CityNews Calgary

  29-08-2023 15:46 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge police find missing overdue rafters  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Calgary's Centre of Hope Welcomes Salvation Army Clients Who ... - Salvation Army

  29-08-2023 15:37 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary's Centre of Hope Welcomes Salvation Army Clients Who ...  Salvation Army
  
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• GardaWorld Fortifies Calgary Presence: Unveils State-of-the-Art ... - Canada NewsWire

  29-08-2023 15:00 via news.google.com
  GardaWorld Fortifies Calgary Presence: Unveils State-of-the-Art ...  Canada NewsWire
  
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• More than $11K in fines issued during record Alberta wildfire season

  29-08-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government has levied more than $11,000 in fines for wildfire-prevention violations this year.
  
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• Alberta scientists tracking blue-green algae blooms using satellite imagery

  29-08-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A team of experts is working to better understand the spread of blue-green algae in Alberta lakes by combining satellite technology with near-simultaneous water sampling.
  
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• Varcoe: Ottawa, Alberta take initial steps toward common ground on energy issues - Calgary Herald

  29-08-2023 13:03 via news.google.com
  Varcoe: Ottawa, Alberta take initial steps toward common ground on energy issues  Calgary Herald
  
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• Albertans urged to donate blood after B.C. wildfires force clinic closures

  29-08-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's blood supply has taken a hit this summer, due in part to B.C. wildfires, and Albertans are being urged to step up and help fill the void.
  
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• 'Disturbance' during southern Alberta Pride event prompts closure of historic theatre

  29-08-2023 05:40 via cbc.ca
  
  An incident during a Pride event in Fort Macleod, Alta., has prompted the indefinite closure of a historic theatre and shaken the town's LGBTQ community.
  
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• Yellowknife phased re-entry plan announced

  29-08-2023 04:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  While the city remains under an evacuation order, a plan is being developed with the Government of the Northwest Territories to ensure residents can return to their homes safely.
  
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• Olympian and Calgary Marathon founder Douglas Kyle remembered ... - CTV News Calgary

  29-08-2023 01:46 via news.google.com
  
  Olympian and Calgary Marathon founder Douglas Kyle remembered ...  CTV News Calgary
  
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• N.W.T. says plan for post-fire returns ready but it’s ‘not time’

  29-08-2023 01:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  While officials outlined the five-step plan they have for having residents return to their communities, they stressed people should not return until they are told to do so.
  
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• Calgary Marathon founder, celebrated Canadian runner dead following southeast crash

  29-08-2023 01:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The family of Doug Kyle is mourning the loss of the 91-year-old pillar of Calgary’s running community who founded the Calgary Marathon and held numerous Canadian records.
  
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