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• Ammonia leak forces evacuation of Rocky Ridge YMCA for 3rd time in 10 days

  12-07-2024 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Around 1,000 people were forced to evacuate from the Rocky Ridge YMCA building in Calgary's northwest on Friday morning due to another ammonia leak.
  
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• Councillor fears outdoor water restrictions could drag into September, though easing could be announced Monday - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 23:22 via news.google.com
  
  Councillor fears outdoor water restrictions could drag into September, though easing could be announced Monday  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary Stampede hopes for record-breaking attendance numbers as local businesses cash in on sales - CTV News Calgary

  12-07-2024 23:18 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary Stampede hopes for record-breaking attendance numbers as local businesses cash in on sales  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Sharing schools, staggered starts: How the CBE could navigate capacity issues

  12-07-2024 23:16 via cbc.ca
  
  With the Calgary Board of Education warning for months about the impact of surging student enrolment, officials are taking a deeper look at what moves it can make without additional funding to build more schools.
  
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• We might learn Monday when Calgary's outdoor water restrictions will be eased - CTV News Calgary

  12-07-2024 23:01 via news.google.com
  
  We might learn Monday when Calgary's outdoor water restrictions will be eased  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Despite current high risk, this year's wildfire season tracking close to normal, statistics show

  12-07-2024 22:58 via cbc.ca
  
  This year's wildfire season is less severe so far than the record-setting 2023 season, but the risk for new fires is still high in parts of B.C., into the Northwest Territories and through a swath of the Prairies.
  
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• Red Deer man accused of trying to lure child with lost cat story: RCMP

  12-07-2024 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Red Deer, Alta., man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to lure a youth by offering them money to help search for a lost cat, RCMP say.
  
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• Red Deer, Alta., man accused of trying to lure child with lost cat story: RCMP

  12-07-2024 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Red Deer, Alta., man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to lure a youth by offering them money to help search for a lost cat, RCMP say.
  
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• 'It's been a whirlwind': Simultaneous soccer tournaments providing sports pubs an economic boost - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 22:34 via news.google.com
  
  'It's been a whirlwind': Simultaneous soccer tournaments providing sports pubs an economic boost  Calgary Herald
  
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• Team Canada’s Kindred Paul shares why she loves water polo as she prepares for Paris Olympics

  12-07-2024 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 28-year-old athlete already has impressive experience on the international stage.
  
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• Torture of homeless girlfriend lands Calgary man four-year penitentiary term - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 21:59 via news.google.com
  
  Torture of homeless girlfriend lands Calgary man four-year penitentiary term  Calgary Herald
  
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• Decision on easing water restrictions to come Monday, says city official

  12-07-2024 21:52 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Calgary's director of capital priorities and investment, Francois Bouchart, says that over the weekend officials will discuss possibly easing water restrictions down to Stage 2, and a final decision will come on Monday.
  
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• WestJet and mechanics' union ratify contract in aftermath of strike

  12-07-2024 21:44 via cbc.ca
  
  WestJet Airlines says the tentative contract between the company and its mechanics has been ratified.
  
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• Are you allowed to smash a window to save a dog from a hot car? Lawyers say law isn't clear

  12-07-2024 21:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Legal experts say that while it is a criminal offence to break into someone's car, regardless of the purpose, people might not be charged if they do so to save an animal.
  
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• Fire ban issued for Banff National Park

  12-07-2024 20:48 via cbc.ca
  
  A fire ban has been issued for Banff National Park and Lake Louise because of 'drought-like' conditions in the area.
  
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• Poilievre won't commit to NATO 2% target, says he's 'inheriting a dumpster fire' budget balance

  12-07-2024 20:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he won't commit to meeting the two per cent NATO defence spending target if he becomes prime minister.
  
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• Fire ban issued at Banff National Park due to drought-like conditions

  12-07-2024 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a Friday news release, the park is experiencing drought-like conditions after several days of hot and dry weather.
  
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• WestJet mechanics ratify collective agreement following Canada Day strike

  12-07-2024 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a Friday update to members, the AMFA-WestJet Negotiating Committee said the agreement was approved by 96 per cent of membership.
  
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• Chainsaw juggler wows crowds during Calgary Stampede

  12-07-2024 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Colin Pyett is captivating audiences as he showcases his unusual talents at the Calgary Stampede, juggling axes, cleavers and a chainsaw.
  
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• Canada’s wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into the peak summer months

  12-07-2024 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are now 284 wildfires in Canada, including 135 that are out of control.
  
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• The Calgary Stampede enters its final weekend - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 17:52 via news.google.com
  The Calgary Stampede enters its final weekend  Calgary Herald
  
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• Collaros returns against Stamps as Bombers hope to air out passing game

  12-07-2024 16:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Winnipeg sits at the bottom of the CFL for average passing yards per game and quarterback Zach Collaros hasn't thrown a touchdown pass this season. He's hoping to change that on Friday.
  
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• Calgary firefighters battle blaze at metal recycling yard that produced ‘significant smoke column’ - Global News Toronto

  12-07-2024 16:15 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary firefighters battle blaze at metal recycling yard that produced ‘significant smoke column’  Global News Toronto
  
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• Calgary firefighters battle blaze at metal recycling yard that produced ‘significant smoke column’

  12-07-2024 16:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Firefighters were called to the blaze in the 3400 block of Odgen Road Southeast at about 8:45 p.m. Thursday.
  
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• Two-alarm fire in Calgary scrapyard takes hours to fight, smoke visible throughout the city - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 15:58 via news.google.com
  
  Two-alarm fire in Calgary scrapyard takes hours to fight, smoke visible throughout the city  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary man fined for flying drone through Stampede fireworks - CityNews Calgary

  12-07-2024 15:44 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary man fined for flying drone through Stampede fireworks  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Calgary rock project Cindy Lee among acts shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize

  12-07-2024 15:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Polaris winner will be announced Sept. 17 during a gala presentation at Toronto's Massey Hall.
  
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• Fire crews battle blaze at Calgary scrap yard for hours - CTV News Calgary

  12-07-2024 14:10 via news.google.com
  
  Fire crews battle blaze at Calgary scrap yard for hours  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Brookman: As Stampede party wraps up, serious issues demand attention - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 14:05 via news.google.com
  
  Brookman: As Stampede party wraps up, serious issues demand attention  Calgary Herald
  
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• Varcoe: 'Something's wrong with this market' — private firms look to leave province as 'auto insurance crisis' roils Alberta - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 13:04 via news.google.com
  
  Varcoe: 'Something's wrong with this market' — private firms look to leave province as 'auto insurance crisis' roils Alberta  Calgary Herald
  
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• Staffing shortages a concern for paramedics amid Stampede, heat wave

  12-07-2024 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Paramedics are raising the alarm about a shortage of staff in the Calgary area over some of the busiest days of Stampede.
  
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• Review: Motley Crue opens Stampede concert series with an old-school, flashy vibe - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 09:49 via news.google.com
  
  Review: Motley Crue opens Stampede concert series with an old-school, flashy vibe  Calgary Herald
  
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• Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Contact - University of Calgary

  12-07-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Contact  University of Calgary
  
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• UCalgary Summer Camps - active-living.ucalgary.ca

  12-07-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  UCalgary Summer Camps  active-living.ucalgary.ca
  
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• Stay Connected - alumni.ucalgary.ca

  12-07-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Stay Connected  alumni.ucalgary.ca
  
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• Residence Services Home - University of Calgary

  12-07-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Residence Services Home  University of Calgary
  
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• Newsroom Home - University of Calgary

  12-07-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Newsroom Home  University of Calgary
  
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• International students - University of Calgary

  12-07-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  International students  University of Calgary
  
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• Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - University of Calgary

  12-07-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine  University of Calgary
  
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• Campus Security Home - University of Calgary

  12-07-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Campus Security Home  University of Calgary
  
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• Chuckwagon outrider Trey MacGillivray returns to form from 'full-body injury' - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 07:09 via news.google.com
  
  Chuckwagon outrider Trey MacGillivray returns to form from 'full-body injury'  Calgary Herald
  
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• City workers find another snapped feeder main wire; no easing of outdoor water restrictions in sight - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 05:49 via news.google.com
  
  City workers find another snapped feeder main wire; no easing of outdoor water restrictions in sight  Calgary Herald
  
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• RODEO NOTES: Calgary's Stampede falls short of team-roping success - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 03:30 via news.google.com
  
  RODEO NOTES: Calgary's Stampede falls short of team-roping success  Calgary Herald
  
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• Alberta’s entire forest protection area under fire ban as temperatures soar

  12-07-2024 03:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Conditions are worsening for crews fighting wildfires across Alberta, as the province implements a fire ban across the entire forest protection area.
  
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• Fire bans in place throughout Alberta as heat adds to difficulty of battling blazes - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 02:56 via news.google.com
  
  Fire bans in place throughout Alberta as heat adds to difficulty of battling blazes  Calgary Herald
  
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• Former Calgarian raising awareness about cousin held hostage by Hamas

  12-07-2024 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Yasmin Magal's cousin is among the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. She said he is American but was serving with the Israeli Army when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
  
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• Alberta dispensary becomes first to sell cannabis at Edmonton comedy festival

  12-07-2024 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Plantlife Cannabis will be the first to sell cannabis products at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, showcasing some of the biggest comedians at Kinsmen Park.
  
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• Thick, black wildfire smoke rolling into Fort McMurray prompts RCMP warning

  12-07-2024 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Heavy, dark smoke is moving into the Fort McMurray area from the south, where several wildfires broke out this past week due to lightning strikes.
  
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• Bow River water rescues climb amid hot temperatures

  12-07-2024 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rescues happen all over the Bow River but the Calgary Fire Department says many of the calls come from Harvie Passage, an area meant for kayakers, with man-made rapids.
  
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• Mötley Crüe, Steve Aoki performing at the Calgary Stampede Thursday - Calgary Herald

  12-07-2024 01:26 via news.google.com
  
  Mötley Crüe, Steve Aoki performing at the Calgary Stampede Thursday  Calgary Herald
  
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