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• Police presence boosted as Hells Angels roll into Lethbridge to open new chapter

  10-07-2024 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between 200 to 300 Hells Angels members and supporters of the outlaw motorcycle gang are descending upon Lethbridge to hold a grand opening party for a new chapter of the gang.
  
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• Crown stays sexual assault charge against former Calgary bar owner

  10-07-2024 23:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A former Calgary bar owner accused of sexually assaulting an employee saw a charge stayed by the Crown on Tuesday.
  
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• With no four-car CTrains, LRT is 'packed' as Calgary Stampede sees high attendance - Calgary Herald

  10-07-2024 23:56 via news.google.com
  
  With no four-car CTrains, LRT is 'packed' as Calgary Stampede sees high attendance  Calgary Herald
  
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• Finding water a challenge at Calgary Stampede amid heat wave - CityNews Calgary

  10-07-2024 23:25 via news.google.com
  
  Finding water a challenge at Calgary Stampede amid heat wave  CityNews Calgary
  
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• New concerns over major water mains mean no easing of outdoor restrictions, city says - Calgary Herald

  10-07-2024 23:22 via news.google.com
  
  New concerns over major water mains mean no easing of outdoor restrictions, city says  Calgary Herald
  
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• Many guns seized at Coutts border blockade are used for hunting: defence

  10-07-2024 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  A defence lawyer for one of two men accused of conspiracy to commit murder at the border blockade at Coutts has suggested many of the guns seized are rifles used for hunting.
  
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• Officials to provide update on water main repairs and continuing restrictions

  10-07-2024 21:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Calgary will give an update this afternoon on the developments of the city's water supply after Stage 4 restrictions were eased on Saturday.
  
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• All outdoor pools in Calgary now allowed as water supply restoration work continues

  10-07-2024 21:22 via cbc.ca
  
  In response to high temperatures, the city says all outdoor pools will now be allowed, even though Calgary remains under Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions. 
  
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• Intuit to close Edmonton offices as company cuts jobs, invests in AI

  10-07-2024 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  TurboTax-parent company Intuit will layoff 1,800 employees and close offices in Edmonton and Idaho to focus on its AI-powered tax preparation software and other financial products.
  
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• Jail sentence appropriate for Calgary police officer who body slammed woman: appeal court

  10-07-2024 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta Court of Appeal panel said a former Calgary cop's jail sentence for bodyslamming a woman was appropriate, according to a decision published on Wednesday morning. 
  
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• Wildfire threatening road access forces evacuation of Garden River in northern Alberta

  10-07-2024 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  An evacuation order was issued at noon Wednesday for Garden River, also known as Garden Creek, a settlement that's part of the Little Red River Cree Nation near High River.
  
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• Flowing lines, intricate designs: Renowned artist Alex Janvier dies at age 89

  10-07-2024 20:42 via cbc.ca
  
  One of Canada's greatest painters, who wedded Indigenous elements to the mainstream of modern art, has died.
  
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• Renowned Alberta artist Alex Janvier dies at 89

  10-07-2024 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alex Janvier, who was from Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta, is considered one of Canada's greatest painters.
  
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• Additional auto insurance companies could leave Alberta without system reforms: DBRS

  10-07-2024 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  A major global credit rating agency says Alberta must come up with a "clear long-term solution" to its auto insurance woes or additional insurers will depart the province.
  
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• Hockey Canada brings in Trevor Murphy as VP of hockey development

  10-07-2024 18:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Murphy worked three seasons with the NHL's Edmonton Oilers in community and consumer partnerships.
  
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• Auditor general finds Alberta’s system for managing surface water is ineffective

  10-07-2024 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's auditor general says the province's system for managing surface water is ineffective and not set up to deal with changing conditions.
  
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• Alberta issues fire ban for entire forest protection area as extreme temperatures continue

  10-07-2024 18:15 via cbc.ca
  
  A fire ban has been implemented for Alberta's entire forest protection amid scorching temperatures that have prompted heat warnings, strained crews battling out-of-control wildfires and forced the evacuation of a northern community.
  
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• Guests raise concerns about water availability on Calgary Stampede grounds - Global News

  10-07-2024 18:02 via news.google.com
  Guests raise concerns about water availability on Calgary Stampede grounds  Global News
  
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• Guests raise concerns about water availability on Calgary Stampede grounds

  10-07-2024 18:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are filling stations at the BMO and Nutrien centres, along with the Big Four and Grandstand buildings, but they aren't marked on a map.
  
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• Some all-time heat records Wednesday while other locations may see tennis ball-sized hail - CTV News Calgary

  10-07-2024 17:01 via news.google.com
  
  Some all-time heat records Wednesday while other locations may see tennis ball-sized hail  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary Stampede roundup, July 10: Kids' Day at Stampede | Heat warning remains | Who's on stage today - Calgary Herald

  10-07-2024 16:46 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary Stampede roundup, July 10: Kids' Day at Stampede | Heat warning remains | Who's on stage today  Calgary Herald
  
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• The notion that American players don’t want to play in Calgary doesn’t align with history or reality - Flames Nation

  10-07-2024 16:02 via news.google.com
  
  The notion that American players don’t want to play in Calgary doesn’t align with history or reality  Flames Nation
  
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• Argentina earns 2-0 win over gutsy Canada in Copa America semifinal

  10-07-2024 15:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite the loss, the 48th-ranked Canadians did not disappoint before a lively crowd of 80,102.
  
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• 13 temperature records unofficially broken in Alberta on Tuesday as heat wave expected to intensify

  10-07-2024 15:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Wildfire said Tuesday morning that the heat is leading to very high to extreme wildfire danger in the province.
  
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• Calgary officials gathering noise data ahead of 2025 enforcement plan

  10-07-2024 15:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Before the City of Calgary begins enforcing rules about excessive noise next year, it first wants to determine the hot spots for the problem.
  
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• Alberta murder-conspiracy trial hears prohibited gun seized at Coutts border blockade

  10-07-2024 15:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  A photo of a long, black semi-automatic Panther Arms rifle with a pistol grip was shown to the jury.
  
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• Calgary officials to appeal to the public over high water use - CTV News Calgary

  10-07-2024 14:40 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary officials to appeal to the public over high water use  CTV News Calgary
  
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• As heat wave continues, Calgarians — 4 legged and otherwise — find ways to cool off

  10-07-2024 14:13 via cbc.ca
  
  On Tuesday, CBC News spoke to several families who chose to pause their Calgary Stampede plans and instead hit the banks of the Bow River. 
  
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• The cowboys in the chutes and a new golden age for Alberta saddle bronc

  10-07-2024 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The province has been the proud home to its share of stars over the decades — including hall of famers — but for the last four years, it has produced a third of the top 25 best riders in the world. It's a feat veteran observers say has ushered in a new golden era for the sport in Alberta.
  
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• Red Deer florist a major part of travelling exhibit at Calgary Stampede - rdnewsnow.com

  10-07-2024 05:37 via news.google.com
  
  Red Deer florist a major part of travelling exhibit at Calgary Stampede  rdnewsnow.com
  
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• We could break or tie a heat record in Calgary on Wednesday - CTV News Calgary

  10-07-2024 04:52 via news.google.com
  
  We could break or tie a heat record in Calgary on Wednesday  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Alberta summer electricity use record set as sweltering conditions continue - Calgary Herald

  10-07-2024 04:20 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta summer electricity use record set as sweltering conditions continue  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary officials keeping eye on water usage amid heat wave - CityNews Calgary

  10-07-2024 02:47 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary officials keeping eye on water usage amid heat wave  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Murder-conspiracy trial hears prohibited gun seized at Coutts border blockade

  10-07-2024 02:28 via cbc.ca
  
  A firearms expert told a murder-conspiracy trial Tuesday that a rifle seized in raids near the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., was a prohibited weapon.
  
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• Animal advocacy groups call for action following three deaths at Calgary Stampede - Global News Toronto

  10-07-2024 02:07 via news.google.com
  
  Animal advocacy groups call for action following three deaths at Calgary Stampede  Global News Toronto
  
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• Calgary police investigate suspicious death in Bowness - Global News Toronto

  10-07-2024 02:06 via news.google.com
  Calgary police investigate suspicious death in Bowness  Global News Toronto
  
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• Homicide unit investigating woman's death at NW Calgary home - CityNews Calgary

  10-07-2024 02:04 via news.google.com
  
  Homicide unit investigating woman's death at NW Calgary home  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Concerns about water availability on Calgary Stampede grounds - Global News Toronto

  10-07-2024 01:48 via news.google.com
  Concerns about water availability on Calgary Stampede grounds  Global News Toronto
  
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• From polar bears to pets, here's how animals are keeping cool during Calgary's heat wave - CTV News Calgary

  10-07-2024 01:39 via news.google.com
  
  From polar bears to pets, here's how animals are keeping cool during Calgary's heat wave  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Police investigate suspicious death in Bowness - Calgary Herald

  10-07-2024 01:29 via news.google.com
  
  Police investigate suspicious death in Bowness  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary's legal community gathers to celebrate judge's 50th anniversary on the bench - Calgary Herald

  10-07-2024 01:23 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary's legal community gathers to celebrate judge's 50th anniversary on the bench  Calgary Herald
  
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• Heat wave leads to fire restrictions west of Calgary - CityNews Calgary

  10-07-2024 01:12 via news.google.com
  
  Heat wave leads to fire restrictions west of Calgary  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Certain 'problem' grizzly bears can now be hunted in Alberta

  10-07-2024 01:12 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta government will permit selective grizzly bear hunts should they meet certain criteria, raising concerns from environmentalists who worry about the impacts on a threatened species.
  
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• Calgarians question decision to not add 4th CTrain car to handle Stampede crowd

  10-07-2024 01:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to Calgary Transit, four car trains aren't running on the Red Line during this year's Stampede due to expansion work at the Haysboro Storage Facility.
  
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• Heatwave sets in over Calgary: Here’s some ways to beat it - LiveWire Calgary

  10-07-2024 01:00 via news.google.com
  
  Heatwave sets in over Calgary: Here’s some ways to beat it  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions continue in Calgary - CTV News Calgary

  10-07-2024 00:51 via news.google.com
  
  Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions continue in Calgary  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Stampede visitors seek out heat relief as sun sears grounds - Calgary Herald

  10-07-2024 00:34 via news.google.com
  
  Stampede visitors seek out heat relief as sun sears grounds  Calgary Herald
  
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• Northern Alberta wildfires force evacuations at Suncor, Cenovus oilsands sites - Calgary Herald

  10-07-2024 00:18 via news.google.com
  
  Northern Alberta wildfires force evacuations at Suncor, Cenovus oilsands sites  Calgary Herald
  
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• Police investigate suspicious death in northwest Calgary - Global News Toronto

  10-07-2024 00:11 via news.google.com
  Police investigate suspicious death in northwest Calgary  Global News Toronto
  
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