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• Alberta to provide $8M for research into unmarked burial sites, deaths at residential schools

  23-06-2021 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta will provide $8 million to support community-led research to research undocumented deaths and burials in residential schools, Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday.
  
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• L.A., Belfast… Rainbow Lake? Why a remote Alberta town joined cities in Plant-Based Treaty

  16-04-2024 14:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rainbow Lake is the first town in Canada to officially endorse the Plant-Based Treaty.
  
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• Defunct Lynx Air blames contractor for delayed passenger refunds

  16-04-2024 14:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Lynx, which ceased operations and filed for creditor protection in late February, claimed in court filings that the firm hired to handle bookings, Texas-based Sabre Corp., has hampered passenger reimbursements.
  
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• City council approves use of new heritage tool to protect homes

  16-04-2024 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The new zoning, called Direct Control Heritage Areas, will help preserve the historic character of a part of 25th Avenue S.W.
  
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• 'A race against time': Alberta community chasing solutions after months of hauling water

  16-04-2024 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Municipal District of Pincher Creek has been dealing with a water crisis for months, which has already cost it more than $1 million. Now, time is ticking on a possible solution — but are bigger problems still ahead?
  
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• WestJet Encore pilots announce tentative deal in labour dispute with regional carrier

  16-04-2024 05:21 via cbc.ca
  
  The union representing WestJet Encore pilots says a tentative deal has been struck with their employer, days before the pilots had threatened to go on strike.
  
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• Alberta government announces wage offer for AUPE workers during collective bargaining

  16-04-2024 03:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees said negotiations should take place in good faith and at the bargaining table, not through the press.
  
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• Proposed Renter’s Bill of Rights a good first step, but not enough for Alberta: advocate

  16-04-2024 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced three new proposed reforms in the 2024 budget that aim to protect Canadian renters.
  
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• Fire crews responding to wildfire northeast of Jasper

  16-04-2024 02:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parks Canada and Jasper Fire Department crews are responding to a wildfire northeast of Jasper.
  
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• A big red fire truck is inside a Calgary library, and it's open for visitors

  16-04-2024 02:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Engine 23, decommissioned from the Calgary Fire Department, has found a new home at Fish Creek Library, where it will act as an interactive early learning centre for children. 
  
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• Banff pedestrian zone decision overturned by petition

  16-04-2024 02:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The petition to overturn Banff town council's decision in January was declared valid after a small review team was struck when the petition was received on March 1. 
  
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• Alberta resource guides learners towards Indigenous language revitalization

  16-04-2024 02:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Now with more available programing and cultural celebrations, more people want to reconnect with their culture and learn the language and traditions.
  
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• Pro-Palestine protesters escorted out of downtown Calgary mall after allegedly vandalizing bookstore

  15-04-2024 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Police Service said it escorted 12 protesters out of The Core shopping mall Monday afternoon after groupallegedly "engaged in disruptive behaviour." 
  
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• Defence lawyer for Calgary man accused in terrorism case wants charges stayed

  15-04-2024 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of committing terrorism offences over a decade ago argues charges should be stayed because of court delays.
  
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• Five milestones Flames players can hit in the final two games - Calgary Herald

  15-04-2024 23:14 via news.google.com
  
  Five milestones Flames players can hit in the final two games  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary Roughnecks eliminated from NLL playoff picture - Calgary Herald

  15-04-2024 23:14 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary Roughnecks eliminated from NLL playoff picture  Calgary Herald
  
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• Flames Notebook: Calgary presented with measuring stick against hungry Canucks - Sportsnet.ca

  15-04-2024 22:43 via news.google.com
  
  Flames Notebook: Calgary presented with measuring stick against hungry Canucks  Sportsnet.ca
  
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• Win two tickets to Calgary Expo 2024! - CBC.ca

  15-04-2024 22:34 via news.google.com
  
  Win two tickets to Calgary Expo 2024!  CBC.ca
  
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• Signs of strain amid Alberta's population boom

  15-04-2024 22:26 via cbc.ca
  
  In 2023, the western province saw its population surge by 202,324 residents to 4.8 million, according to Statistics Canada.
  
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• Flames sign undrafted Finnish goaltending prospect Waltteri Ignatjew - Calgary Herald

  15-04-2024 22:18 via news.google.com
  
  Flames sign undrafted Finnish goaltending prospect Waltteri Ignatjew  Calgary Herald
  
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• Some fixed mortgage rates are up despite hints of Bank of Canada cuts. Why?

  15-04-2024 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some fixed mortgage rates are rising in the Canadian housing market, experts say. Here's why, and what it means for homebuying hopefuls this spring.
  
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• Gems for Gems and Children's Cottage Society open Hope's Cradle - Calgary Herald

  15-04-2024 22:12 via news.google.com
  
  Gems for Gems and Children's Cottage Society open Hope's Cradle  Calgary Herald
  
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• Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to Alberta

  15-04-2024 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Usually, dry conditions mean fewer mosquitos, but this year some experts predict trouble from a new breed of mosquito that is a carrier of West Nile virus.
  
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• Calgary to remember Brentwood 5 through music - CityNews Calgary

  15-04-2024 21:48 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary to remember Brentwood 5 through music  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Engine 23 is set to create new stories at Calgary's Fish Creek Library - LiveWire Calgary

  15-04-2024 21:40 via news.google.com
  
  Engine 23 is set to create new stories at Calgary's Fish Creek Library  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• The Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary is hosting a 4 day hiring fair - Curiocity

  15-04-2024 21:32 via news.google.com
  
  The Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary is hosting a 4 day hiring fair  Curiocity
  
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• Calgary Flames sign Finnish goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew - The Win Column

  15-04-2024 21:19 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary Flames sign Finnish goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew  The Win Column
  
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• Say What - 'Those Milestones Are Important' | Calgary Flames - NHL.com

  15-04-2024 21:13 via news.google.com
  
  Say What - 'Those Milestones Are Important' | Calgary Flames  NHL.com
  
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• Enjoy the sunshine in Dahlia's great room - Calgary Herald

  15-04-2024 21:06 via news.google.com
  
  Enjoy the sunshine in Dahlia's great room  Calgary Herald
  
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• White: Anchor residential with the essential element - Calgary Herald

  15-04-2024 20:57 via news.google.com
  
  White: Anchor residential with the essential element  Calgary Herald
  
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