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• Braid: Official picks home of the Civil War over Calgary city hall. Smart guy. - Calgary Herald

  24-05-2024 23:41 via news.google.com
  
  Braid: Official picks home of the Civil War over Calgary city hall. Smart guy.  Calgary Herald
  
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• Over 13K runners set to hit the Calgary streets Sunday - CTV News Calgary

  24-05-2024 23:36 via news.google.com
  
  Over 13K runners set to hit the Calgary streets Sunday  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary Hitmen hire former NHL assistant Paul McFarland as head coach

  24-05-2024 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  After spending the past six seasons as a NHL assistant coach, Paul McFarland steps back into the head coaching role after signing a multi-year deal with the Calgary Hitmen.
  
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• Drought conditions have eased, but Calgarians still asked to ‘make every drop count’

  24-05-2024 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  While recent rain, hail and cooler temperatures in the Calgary area have eased some drought concerns, City officials are still urging Calgarians to limit their water use.
  
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• Forecasters warn funnel clouds could develop east of Calgary - Calgary Herald

  24-05-2024 22:49 via news.google.com
  
  Forecasters warn funnel clouds could develop east of Calgary  Calgary Herald
  
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• Superintendent returns to Catholic school board

  24-05-2024 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Bryan Szumlas has resumed his role as the chief superintendent of the Calgary Catholic School District after resigning in March.
  
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• Delays and increased congestion expected on Lake Louise Drive throughout the summer

  24-05-2024 21:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Those heading to Lake Louise this summer will be faced with delays and an increase in traffic with ongoing construction on Lake Louise Drive, the road that connects the community to Moraine Lake Road and the Lake Louise shore.
  
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• Defunct Lynx Air selling off life jackets, oxygen masks in bid to recoup losses

  24-05-2024 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lynx Air hopes to sell off everything from life jackets to oxygen masks as it tries to recoup a portion of the losses it suffered before filing for creditor protection earlier this year. In court filings last week, the defunct discount carrier said it has worked out deals with a pair of aviation companies abroad...
  
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• Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta’s Bill 20 still gives province unchecked power

  24-05-2024 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Rural Municipalities of Alberta said Bill 20 is poised to give Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet unchecked power, even with proposed amendments.
  
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• Chilly weather driving down plant sales, say Calgary greenhouses

  24-05-2024 20:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada data shows temperatures in Calgary this May are on track for a five-year low. 
  
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• Alberta company to pay $350K penalty for 2021 worker death

  24-05-2024 20:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Sonic Coating Solutions Inc., pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker at a job site in Leduc, Alta., after a man was fatally injured by a pipe nearly three years ago.
  
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• University of Calgary looks to relaunch oil engineering program after hiatus

  24-05-2024 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Calgary says it is planning a potential relaunch of its oil and gas engineering program, which it suspended three years ago due to dwindling student demand.
  
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• Calgary fulfilment centre has Amazon Robotics technology - CTV News Calgary

  24-05-2024 20:01 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary fulfilment centre has Amazon Robotics technology  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Man who helped with war relief in Ukraine volunteers at Calgary Marathon

  24-05-2024 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  This is a big weekend for Calgary Marathon's 1,400 volunteers and one in particular making a difference after recently helping people make it through life in a war zone.
  
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• Defensive back Demerio Houston prepared to launch with Calgary Stampeders

  24-05-2024 19:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson wants more interceptions out of his team this CFL season.
  
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• What is OPEC and how does it affect oil prices?

  24-05-2024 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies including Russia will meet on June 2 to discuss their joint oil production policy.
  
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• CUPE 37 Members reject City of Calgary wage package - cupe.ca

  24-05-2024 17:15 via news.google.com
  
  CUPE 37 Members reject City of Calgary wage package  cupe.ca
  
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• CUPE 37 Members reject City of Calgary wage package - Canadian Union of Public Employees

  24-05-2024 17:15 via news.google.com
  
  CUPE 37 Members reject City of Calgary wage package  Canadian Union of Public Employees
  
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• Alberta government walks back parts of contentious municipalities bill

  24-05-2024 16:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government is clawing back parts of a bill that would have given Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet the power to unilaterally fire mayors and councillors.
  
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• Deportation hearing today for truck driver responsible for deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  24-05-2024 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  A deportation hearing for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash six years ago, is set for Friday. Lawyer Michael Greene said there's no doubt Sidhu will be ordered to be deported.
  
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• Board orders deportation for trucker in horrific Humboldt Broncos crash

  24-05-2024 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  A deportation hearing for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash six years ago, was held Friday morning. Lawyer Michael Greene said there's no doubt Sidhu will be ordered to be deported, but they will explore other legal options.
  
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• Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash ordered to be deported

  24-05-2024 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Six years after the horrific Humboldt Broncos bus crash, the man driving the semi truck involved in the crash has been ordered to be deported. 
  
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• Truck driver in Broncos crash faces deportation hearing Friday

  24-05-2024 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash is scheduled to learn Friday whether he will be deported to India.
  
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• Deportation hearing set to take place for truck driver who caused fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  24-05-2024 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash is scheduled to learn Friday whether he will be deported to India.
  
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• Board orders deportation for truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  24-05-2024 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The truck driver who caused the horrific bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team has been ordered to be deported.
  
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• 5 things to know about the NHL playoffs as final 4 teams get set for Game 2 of their series

  24-05-2024 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here are five things to know entering Friday's post-season action in the NHL.
  
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• Heavy rains lifting drought concerns for city, local farmers

  24-05-2024 14:54 via cbc.ca
  
  After weeks of drizzly weather, the City of Calgary says it’s not planning to introduce any outdoor water restrictions for the month of June. 
  
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• Buffets are back, baby! Eat like you mean it - Calgary Herald

  24-05-2024 14:47 via news.google.com
  
  Buffets are back, baby! Eat like you mean it  Calgary Herald
  
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• Bell: Calgary councillors want Gondek, city brass probed on rezoning - Calgary Herald

  24-05-2024 13:03 via news.google.com
  
  Bell: Calgary councillors want Gondek, city brass probed on rezoning  Calgary Herald
  
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• 'We don't give up,' says farmer who spent $3M on irrigation technology to overcome drought

  24-05-2024 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Rather than sprinkling the water from above and seeing it evaporate or blow in the wind, the new irrigation technology runs pressurized water through flexible plastic tape buried about a foot underground.
  
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• Connor McDavid scores in 2OT, Oilers win Game 1 of Western Conference final

  24-05-2024 07:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into double overtime as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1 of the NHL's Western Conference final.
  
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• ‘Scary’ prospects for Calgary seniors facing possible eviction - Global News

  24-05-2024 04:49 via news.google.com
  
  ‘Scary’ prospects for Calgary seniors facing possible eviction  Global News
  
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• ‘Scary’ prospects for Calgary seniors facing possible eviction

  24-05-2024 04:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary senior couple is facing a possible eviction after they refused to give up their cat, which they claim is an emotional support animal. 
  
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• Travel industry, Alberta government call for changes as plane ticket prices rise

  24-05-2024 03:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans booking summer vacations are paying a hefty price for airplane tickets and those in the industry and Alberta government are calling on feds for changes.
  
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• Does Alberta have a wildland firefighter ‘retention problem?’

  24-05-2024 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The wildland firefighters' union says Alberta has a retention problem. A firefighter points to 'absurdly short contract lengths,' having to reapply each year and inexperience.
  
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• Alberta government reins in bill that would give it authority over municipalities

  24-05-2024 02:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  But a spokesperson for most of the province's municipalities says the changes won't calm local leaders who are worried the proposed legislation is an undemocratic power grab.
  
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• Alberta to receive $627M in federal health funding for seniors' care

  24-05-2024 02:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta will receive $627 million, over five years, from Ottawa to spend on improving health care for seniors, federal and provincial government officials announced Thursday.
  
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• Calgary protest against Danielle Smith, UCP planned this weekend - CityNews Calgary

  24-05-2024 02:19 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary protest against Danielle Smith, UCP planned this weekend  CityNews Calgary
  
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• City to pull plug on Inglewood pool in December

  24-05-2024 02:15 via cbc.ca
  
  After years of discussions about its future, a major issue with the electrical system at the Inglewood Aquatic Centre has forced the City of Calgary's hand.
  
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• City's resigned planning GM returns to Charleston, SC - Calgary Herald

  24-05-2024 02:09 via news.google.com
  
  City's resigned planning GM returns to Charleston, SC  Calgary Herald
  
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• Have you seen Bob? Strathmore Fire Department searching for wayward dummy

  24-05-2024 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Strathmore Fire Department says its water training mannequin, nicknamed 'Bob,' went missing while crews were doing some water rescue training on Strathmore Lake.
  
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• Coaldale woman takes her fight with cancer across the border

  24-05-2024 01:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  A woman in southern Alberta is in a fight for her life as she battles a rare cancer in her digestive system.
  
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• Calgary Marathon milestone: Wendy Downes to run 50th marathon

  24-05-2024 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wendy Downes started running marathons in 1995. Almost thirty years later, she is running her 50th full marathon at the Calgary Marathon on May 26, 2024.
  
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• Ex-Flames defenceman Zadorov takes shot at Calgary: 'Not even the No. 1 team in Alberta' - Calgary Herald

  24-05-2024 01:05 via news.google.com
  
  Ex-Flames defenceman Zadorov takes shot at Calgary: 'Not even the No. 1 team in Alberta'  Calgary Herald
  
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• City of Calgary flips a switch on tardy repairs to streetlights

  24-05-2024 00:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the Calgary community of Southwood, a string of streetlights went dark and it took weeks for the message to get through: repairs are needed.
  
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• Calgary car collectors hold toy drive for young cancer patients: ‘So cool’ - Global News

  24-05-2024 00:53 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary car collectors hold toy drive for young cancer patients: ‘So cool’  Global News
  
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• Calgary car collectors hold toy drive for young cancer patients: ‘So cool’

  24-05-2024 00:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Members of the Muscle Car Cruisers of Alberta are revving up this weekend to support kids fighting cancer at their 5th annual toy drive
  
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• Pembina River Tubing rises from the ashes after Parkland County wildfire

  24-05-2024 00:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  A little more than a year after wildfire tore through Parkland County, destroying much of Pembina River Tubing, the popular summer destination has officially reopened.
  
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