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• Lethbridge city council extends mandatory mask bylaw until April 30, 2021

  24-02-2021 05:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  City council has once again extended Lethbridge’s bylaw mandating face coverings. As Danica Ferris reports, some councillors pushed back, questioning the need or a municipal bylaw while a provincial mandate is in place.
  
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• Batherson scores twice for Ottawa Senators in 5-1 win over Calgary Flames

  02-03-2021 05:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Drake Batherson scored a pair of goals for the Ottawa Senators in a 5-1 win Monday over the visiting Calgary Flames.
  
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• COVID-19: Some businesses disappointed by Alberta’s Step 2 reopening plan

  02-03-2021 05:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government says the province is entering Step 2 of its reopening plan, but some businesses are disappointed that more restrictions aren't yet being lifted.
  
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• Addressing domestic violence’s root cause: New Alberta program aims to help men with abusive behaviour

  02-03-2021 04:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The southern Alberta facility is addressing domestic abuse in an untraditional way.
  
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• Drake Batherson extends goal streak as Senators roll past Flames

  02-03-2021 03:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Drake Batherson scored a pair of goals for the Ottawa Senators in a 5-1 win Monday over the visiting Calgary Flames.
  
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• Calgary researcher finds hidden e-scooter demand outside of downtown

  02-03-2021 03:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Researcher uses data and lessons from downtown to see where e-scooters may have untapped potential.
  
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• Calgary political scientist Lori Williams responds to Alberta loosening COVID-19 restrictions

  02-03-2021 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lori Williams, a political scientist and Mount Royal University professor, joins Global’s Joel Senick to discuss the approach Premier Jason Kenney is taking in easing more COVID-19 restrictions.
  
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• 'More pain': Some Broncos families angry over request in court to delay lawsuit

  02-03-2021 02:45 via cbc.ca
  
  A battle between lawsuits related to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is to be heard in a Regina courtroom this week.
  
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• Calgary to spend $43M to help local businesses

  02-03-2021 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Council approved a $30 million fund to help local businesses during the pandemic on top of $13 million for a 10 per cent cap on non-residential property tax increases.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: March 1

  02-03-2021 02:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for March 1, 2021. Hosted by Linda Olsen and Joel Senick.
  
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• Alberta oil worker questions quarantine protocol that sent him to hotel and co-worker home

  02-03-2021 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta man is looking for answers when it comes to travelling for work. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, he says he was forced to stay at a quarantine hotel, while his co-worker was told to go straight home.
  
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• Calgary businesses frustrated over continued COVID-19 restrictions

  02-03-2021 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary businesses left out of Alberta’s “cautious” move into Step 2 of its COVID-19 staged reopening plan are voicing their frustrations. Jill Croteau reports.
  
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• COVID-19 ‘a perfect time’ for psychedelic drug therapy: treatment centre

  02-03-2021 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the COVID-19 pandemic heads into its second year, mental health is a growing concern for many Canadians. A new centre in Calgary says treatment with psychedelic drugs could bring some relief. Gil Tucker reports.
  
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• Fraud prevention campaign launched after Calgarians lose millions in scams

  02-03-2021 02:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police and the Better Business Bureau kicked off Fraud Prevention Month on Monday. As Jackie Wilson reports, Calgarians were scammed out of millions of dollars last year.
  
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• Over 31,000 Alberta seniors get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, 291 new cases identified Monday

  02-03-2021 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw said more than 31,000 eligible Alberta seniors have received their first doses of COVID-19 vaccines, less than one week after Phase 1B of eligibility.
  
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• New program in southern Alberta aims to help men with abusive behaviour

  02-03-2021 02:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Safe at Home officially opened its doors Monday. As Jenna Freeman reports, the southern Alberta facility’s focus is on helping women and children fleeing domestic abuse in an untraditional way.
  
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• New program in Calgary aims to help men with abusive behavior

  02-03-2021 02:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Safe at Home officially opened its doors Monday. As Jenna Freeman reports, the Calgary facility’s focus is on helping women and children flee domestic abuse in an untraditional way.
  
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• Some easing of COVID-19 restrictions could come before Step 3: Alberta health minister

  02-03-2021 01:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro and Premier Jason Kenney say that some pandemic-related restrictions could be eased before Step 3 of the province’s reopening plan.
  
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• ‘We have to proceed cautiously while moving forward’: Kenney on Step 2 of Alberta’s pandemic reopening plan

  02-03-2021 01:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province must take a balanced approached to reopening during the pandemic as some COVID-19 data shows growth or plateauing of certain numbers.
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta allows libraries to open, low-intensity fitness activities to resume as part of Step 2 of reopening

  02-03-2021 01:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces the province will allow libraries to open and indoor, low-intensity fitness activities to resume during Step 2 of Alberta’s pandemic reopening plan, but is holding off on resuming some activities related to retail, hotels, children’s sports and banquet halls.
  
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• Global News at 5 Calgary: March 1

  02-03-2021 01:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News at 5 on Global Calgary for March 1, 2021. Hosted by Linda Olsen.
  
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• If you give a hoot about birds, check out these photos of owls and a bald eagle in Calgary

  02-03-2021 00:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgarians enjoy a variety of birds that frequent our yards, but rarely do visits from owls or a bald eagle get caught on camera.
  
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• Rick Zamperin: 2021 CFL season very much hangs in the balance

  01-03-2021 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains optimistic that the league will return to the field this year.
  
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• Calgary city council denounces acts and symbols of hatred at weekend protest

  01-03-2021 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary city council is denouncing the actions and symbols used by protestors on the steps of city hall, including the use of lit tiki torches.
  
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• Calgary non-profit going bananas trying to off load pallets of fruit

  01-03-2021 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary non-profit is trying to find good uses for 346 cases of bananas, each with about 10 bunches of fruit in them.
  
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• Calgary home sales, prices spike in February while inventory remains low: CREB

  01-03-2021 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CREB's February numbers show that prices jumped by about eight per cent to reach an average of $485,870, up from $446,690 the year prior.
  
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• Breakthrough lupus drug ‘home grown’ by Edmonton doctor approved by FDA for use

  01-03-2021 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  A breakthrough drug to treat lupus nephritis that was initially developed by an Edmonton biotech scientist in the 90s has now been approved for use by the FDA.
  
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• Calgary housing sales soar to level not seen since 2014

  01-03-2021 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The Calgary Real Estate Board says the continued rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and low mortgage rates led to a spike in home sales and prices in February.
  
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• With COVID-19 cases declining, Alberta eases into Step 2 of reopening plan

  01-03-2021 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continuing to decline, Alberta eased some public health restrictions on Monday to allow fitness centres and libraries to partially reopen.
  
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• Curling Canada pushing to add World Women’s Curling Championship to Calgary bubble

  01-03-2021 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Sunday, Kerri Einarson won her second straight Scotties, and for a second straight year, there is currently no international championship for her to play in.
  
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