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• Calgary man faces charges after loaded pistol found during traffic stop

  10-03-2020 23:56
  
  Airdrie RCMP arrested a Calgary man following a traffic stop Sunday where they found numerous weapons, including a loaded, Smith & Wesson handgun. Officials say police were conducting enhanced overnight patrols on Mar. 8 when they stopped a suspicious vehicle at about 12:40 a.m. The driver of the vehicle was arrested when he was found in possession of a loaded, 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun that was reported stolen. A subsequent search also discovered:Ammunition A police baton Numerous edge
  
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• Risk of recession ‘almost a coin toss’ for Canada: RBC chief economist

  10-03-2020 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  For now, the baseline forecast for many economists is flat growth, not a downturn. But that could easily change.
  
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• Cremated remains mistakenly donated to Calgary thrift store; staff search for his family

  10-03-2020 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Staff at a Calgary thrift shop have spent the past year trying to find the family of a 51-year-old man whose cremated remains showed up unexpectedly. 
  
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• COVID-19 concerns ramp up worldwide, leading to cancellations in Calgary

  10-03-2020 23:21
  
  The worldwide COVID-19 outbreak  is leading to events in Calgary being scrapped for safety reasons. “Due to the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 in countries or areas where the University of Calgary has suspended travel, we have cancelled two international speed skating events including pre-competition training at the Olympic Oval in March: the Long Track Grand Prix (March 14-15) and the Long Track Finale (March19-22),” said a statement from the Olympic Oval at the University of C
  
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• Construction underway on Lethbridge’s newest fire station

  10-03-2020 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge currently has four fire stations, only one of which is located on the west side. With one more facility in the works, Eloise Therien takes a look at how construction is taking shape.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw responds to Albertans’ complaints of longs waits calling Health Link

  10-03-2020 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans are reporting long wait times when calling Health Link in light of COVID-19 concerns and testing. Chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, responds.
  
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• Alberta now has 14 confirmed coronavirus cases, all travel-related: official

  10-03-2020 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health said Tuesday that while the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province has risen to 14, all cases so far have been connected to patients travelling.
  
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• When should Alberta parents consider limiting kids’ activities?

  10-03-2020 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Under what circumstances should parents refrain from taking their children to public events like swimming pools or child care centres? Alberta’s chief medical officer of health gives some advice.
  
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• 1 Alberta COVID-19 patient with pre-existing conditions being treated in hospital

  10-03-2020 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says one patient with COVID-19 who was previously diagnosed is now being treated in hospital. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said this person had a pre-existing health condition.
  
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• Alberta Health confirms 14 cases of COVID-19 in province

  10-03-2020 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, says Alberta now has 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19. All cases are travel-related, she said.
  
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• 7 new cases of COVID-19 found in Alberta

  10-03-2020 22:37
  
  Alberta Health says there are now 14 cases of COVID-19 in the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, announced the details in a media conference Tuesday afternoon. She added all of the patients connected to the new cases all caught the illness while they were abroad and are in isolation at home. One of the previous cases has since been transported to hospital because of a pre-existing medical condtion. "Albertans should know that increases are expected as we work
  
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• Image of Calgary lottery winner used in scam

  10-03-2020 22:32
  
  Tai Trinh was introduced as Calgary’s newest multi-millionaire last fall after the semi-retired 63-year-old won $65 million. The win is not only the largest in Alberta’s history but also tied for the Canadian record. And the image of Trinh holding his massive check is now being used in a scam. Billie-Jean Duff was contacted March 9 via direct message on Instagram claiming she was chosen by Trinh to receive some money through a federal government grant program. One message to Duff sai
  
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• Wind warnings issued in southern Alberta, some areas could see gusts surpass 100 km/h

  10-03-2020 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  A wind warning was issued for various parts of southern Alberta on Tuesday as Environment Canada advised some areas could see wind gusts exceed 100 kilometres per hour.
  
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• Alberta Health Link switchboard swamped with COVID-19 calls

  10-03-2020 22:25
  
  If you're worried about COVID-19 and its spread in Alberta, health authorities advise you to call Health Link, the province's 24-hour health information line. However, 811 has been experiencing "extremely high call volumes," so it might be a bit hard to get through to someone. Alberta Health Services posted on social media Tuesday that the service was overloaded with calls from residents concerned about COVID-19 and advised people to try and call between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. or between 3 p.m. and
  
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• Setting boundaries: kids are more likely to follow rules when they get a say in them

  10-03-2020 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parenting author and family counsellor Alyson Schafer says it's a child's job to find and negotiate boundaries. But if they have a say in the rules, they are much more likely to follow them.
  
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• Guideline released for helping Canada’s homeless population through healthcare

  10-03-2020 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Homeless Health Research Network and a team of experts, including researchers from McGill University, have developed a new evidence-based clinical guideline to help the homeless population in Canada.
  
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• Calgarians getting a kick out of futsal

  10-03-2020 22:04
  
  The sport of futsal has been around for years. It started in Uruguay in the 1930s and has been popular in South America ever since. Here in Canada, futsal — a modified form of indoor soccer — is growing in popularity. "It's a Portuguese word which has two components," said Brian Wong, founder of Futsal Calgary. "Foot, which means football and sal, which means they play in a hall. So it’s indoor soccer." But futsal is different from indoor soccer in several ways. It’s play
  
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• Canadian and U.S. jets intercept, escort Russian planes north of Alaska

  10-03-2020 22:02
  
  U.S. and Canadian fighter jets have intercepted and escorted two Russian reconnaissance planes flying off the coast of Alaska, only days after Canada's top general described Russia as the greatest immediate threat to North America. Canadian CF-18s and American F-22s were scrambled Monday after the North American Aerospace Defence Command spotted the two Russian Tu-142 Bear aircraft approaching the Alaskan coast, Norad said in a statement. The Russians remained in international airspace over the
  
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• How to effectively establish rules for children

  10-03-2020 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Whoever said “rules were made to be broken” was likely not a parent! Enforcing the limits can be tricky when you have little ones with big personalities but one parenting expert says it doesn’t have to be. Laurel Gregory reports.
  
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• City Hall looks to improve communications prior to public hearings - Lethbridge News Now

  10-03-2020 21:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  City Hall looks to improve communications prior to public hearings  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Wet'suwet'en pipeline supporters feel shut out of talks, ministers told

  10-03-2020 21:06
  
  Federal cabinet ministers are facing pointed questions about why elected band chiefs and women of the Wet'suwet'en Nation who support a disputed natural gas pipeline in British Columbia were not part of meetings with federal and provincial cabinet ministers aimed at de-escalating tensions. At a parliamentary committee today, Conservative MPs pressed Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett and Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller on how band council chiefs who had signed deals for
  
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• Nygard to restructure and seek protection amid sex crime claims and lawsuits

  10-03-2020 21:06
  
  After a string of sexual crime allegations and legal troubles that have ensnared its founder, The Nygard Group of Companies is facing its latest challenge: a corporate restructuring. The women's fashion company said Tuesday that it is seeking financial support and protection by filing a notice of intention to file a proposal under the Canadian Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act "in order to protect the livelihood of thousands of dedicated employees." "The fact that the company has made such a filing
  
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• Wexit Saskatchewan gets official party status

  10-03-2020 21:04
  
  Wexit Saskatchewan is a registered political party in Saskatchewan effective Tuesday, the province’s Chief Electoral Officer announced. “Elections Saskatchewan has verified that Wexit Saskatchewan’s application to become a registered political party meets all requirements of The Election Act, 1996,” Michael Boda said in a news release. The act requires a prospective party to submit a petition signed by no fewer than 2,500 voters, 1,000 of whom must live in at least 10 dif
  
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• Gas prices expected to drop by 8 cents per litre in Alberta

  10-03-2020 20:51
  
  If your vehicle is running nearly empty, there could be some good news in store. Gas prices have been falling in Calgary, Edmonton and throughout Alberta the last little while and experts say pump prices could slip even further because of the drop in oil prices Monday. According to Gasbuddy.com, the cheapest gas in the City of Calgary, 83.9 cents per litre, was reported at some Costco locations Tuesday afternoon. The average price for a litre of regular gas is 88.5 cents, which is the cheapest i
  
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• Air Canada suspending flights between Canada and Italy amid COVID-19 fears

  10-03-2020 19:51
  
  Air Canada is suspending its flights between Canada and Italy as of Wednesday as the number of coronavirus cases and deaths continues to grow in the European country. An Air Canada spokesperson confirmed to CTV News on Tuesday that the flights will be suspended until May 1. Air Canada’s last flight to Rome will depart Toronto on Tuesday evening and the last flight returning from Rome will be on Wednesday to Montreal.Coronavirus newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox&
  
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• Air Canada suspending all flights to Italy amid COVID-19 fears

  10-03-2020 19:51
  
  Air Canada is suspending its flights between Canada and Italy as of Wednesday as the number of coronavirus cases and deaths continues to grow in the European country. An Air Canada spokesperson confirmed to CTV News on Tuesday that the flights will be suspended until May 1. Air Canada’s last flight to Rome will depart Toronto on Tuesday evening and the last flight returning from Rome will be on Wednesday to Montreal.Coronavirus newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox&
  
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• Warrant issued for father's arrest, but whereabouts of former Calgary child unknown

  10-03-2020 19:37
  
  A Canada-wide criminal warrant for alleged child abduction has been issued for a father who has flouted court orders to return his son to Alberta from overseas, police confirmed Tuesday. However, it remains unclear whether Oscar Maillard has any intention of coming back to Canada or complying with the orders issued under an international treaty to turn the boy over to his mother. "There has been a warrant issued for the arrest of Mr. Maillard,” said Calgary Det. David Keegan said. “A
  
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• Construction progressing nicely on new west Lethbridge fire station - Lethbridge News Now

  10-03-2020 19:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Construction progressing nicely on new west Lethbridge fire station  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Majority of Albertans claim they can protect themselves from investment fraud, poll says

  10-03-2020 19:35
  
  Many Albertans are convinced they will never fall victim to investment frauds, yet aren't able to pick out some of the most common red flags that come along with these schemes, a new report says. The survey, conducted by the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) in time for Fraud Prevention Month, polled 1,000 Albertans aged 18 and over between Feb. 14 and 19. The results showed nearly half of respondents felt they would never be defrauded. Even with that confidence, the ASC says nearly half or mo
  
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• Calgary peace officer charged after alleged assault at Remand Centre

  10-03-2020 18:52
  
  Police say a 29-year-old man who works as a guard at the Calgary Remand Centre has been charged following an incident involving four prisoners. Police were first notified about two incidents in March 2019 by the Crown involving alleged excessive force by a correctional peace officer. In the first incident, which occurred on Feb. 21. 2019, the Crown said the officer allegedly struck an inmate after responding to a disturbance. A second incident occurred later that same day when the same officer w
  
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• Bomb threat forces closure of Victoria high school

  10-03-2020 18:52
  
  A Victoria-area high school has been evacuated and students are being sent home after police responded to a bomb threat in the school Tuesday morning. Staff and students at Spectrum Community School fled the building "due to a potential threat," the Greater Victoria School District said in a social media post at 10:45 a.m.Hundreds of students were standing in the school's field and several police cars were on scene by 11 a.m. Police say they responded to the bomb threat at roughly 10:20 a.m. and
  
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• Second child dies following Red Deer mobile home park fire

  10-03-2020 18:45
  
  A five-year-old boy has become the second child to die as a result of injuries sustained in a mobile home fire near Red Deer, according to RCMP. A seven-year-old girl was also killed as a result of the fire that broke out overnight on Feb. 28 at Les's Trailer Park in Red Deer County.  Sarah Arlidge lived in one of the homes that caught on fire with her boyfriend, Chris Pozzolo, and her three children. A GoFundMe page started by a family friend identifies the seven-year-old gi
  
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• Who is Dr. Deena Hinshaw? Alberta’s chief medical officer of health

  10-03-2020 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is Alberta's chief medical officer of health, a member of the Alberta Health executive team who reports to the deputy health minister.
  
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• WHL adjusts protocol amid COVID-19 concerns

  10-03-2020 18:29
  
  The Western Hockey League (WHL) says it is taking “all necessary precautions” advised by authorities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In an attempt to minimize contact, the league has directed all clubs to eliminate handshakes, sharing of water bottles and towels and all direct contact with fans.This includes, handshakes, high fives and signing autographs. “Medical and training staffs of all 22 WHL member Clubs have been provided with information from their regional health a
  
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• Wind warnings in place from Kananaskis to the Crowsnest Pass

  10-03-2020 18:24
  
  Wind warnings were put in place for the southeast corner of the province Tuesday morning, running from Kananaskis Country to the Crowsnest Pass. "Strong west winds are expected to develop this afternoon with the potential for gusts to exceed 100 km/h in some localities," reads the warning from Environment Canada. "Winds will diminish by Wednesday afternoon." As of 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, warnings are in place for:Kananaskis-Canmore Okotoks-High River-Clareholm Cardston-Fort Macleod-McGrath Crowsnest
  
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• ATB reopens 2 northwest branches following COVID-19-related closures

  10-03-2020 18:20
  
  ATB Financial officials confirm two northwest Calgary branches have reopened to customers after an employee was confirmed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus last week. The Sage Hill and Creekside locations were closed Friday after the ATB team member's diagnosis was revealed. At the time, Curtis Strange, president and CEO of ATB Financial, said the closure was done to protect the health and safety of ATB team members and customers. In a statement released Tuesday morning, ATB Financial confir
  
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• Unifor, Co-op await report after special mediation window closes

  10-03-2020 18:16
  
  Both Unifor 594 and Federated Co-op are waiting for a special mediator’s report that will be presented to the Provincial Government, after the 20-day government mandated mediation window ended. "The parties will probably make their feelings known about that report and the minister can make the report public or he can hold onto for a little while. Once it becomes public though, it would probably put additional pressure on the parties to settle," University of Regina Human Resource Managemen
  
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• Former Winnipegger says ‘everyone’s suffering’ as Italy locks down over coronavirus fears

  10-03-2020 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  A former Winnipegger now living in northern Italy says she's seeing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis first-hand.
  
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• Rift amid Métis leaders widens ahead of meetings with premiers, PM

  10-03-2020 18:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Métis National Council vice-president is accusing three provincial leaders of striking a "backroom deal" that allows new members into the nation he believes are not Métis.
  
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• Boy, 5, dies in hospital after mobile home fires in Red Deer County

  10-03-2020 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  A five-year-old boy has died in hospital after three mobile homes went up in flames in Red Deer County late last month.
  
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• City to release plans for making blocks around city hall more welcoming

  10-03-2020 17:45
  
  City of Calgary leaders will join representatives of the city's largest university to announce the 9 Block safety program targeting the area around city hall. The University of Calgary's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape partners in the pilot project. The 9 Block program will implement "innovative and inexpensive ideas", according to a news release sent Tuesday. The program, which focuses on public safety in the nine blocks surrounding city hall, hopes to make the region of the down
  
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• Rapid genetic testing becomes available to Calgary medical community

  10-03-2020 17:08
  
  Doctors often struggle with diagnosing unusual health issues, especially those that may require genetic testing. Often they must rely on genome sequencing tests to determine the root cause of a disease, and until now, large-scale genome sequencing tests were often sent to labs in the United States for analysis. Dr. Francois Bernier calls it "the diagnostic odyssey," a long, difficult, journey for families waiting  while clinicians figure out what is causing the underlying health issues
  
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• How are Canada’s biggest airlines cleaning planes amid coronavirus outbreak?

  10-03-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The spread of the novel coronavirus is top of mind for many Canadians, particularly those who travel. So what are Canada's largest airlines doing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak?
  
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• State of local emergency remains in Kneehill County after CN train collides with propane truck

  10-03-2020 16:21
  
  A state of local emergency remains in effect for Kneehill County and the Hamlet of Swalwell in southern Alberta after a collision between a train and a propane truck Monday afternoon. A total of 58 homes were evacuated in Swalwell and the surrounding area after the CN train and a B-train propane truck collided just before 3 p.m. and one of the propane tanks was punctured. Crews remained at the scene overnight and the train was cleared about 3 a.m. Propane was offloaded from the punctured tank an
  
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• State of local emergency lifted in Kneehill County after CN train collided with propane truck

  10-03-2020 16:21
  
  A state of local emergency for Kneehill County and the Hamlet of Swalwell in southern Alberta after a collision between a train and a propane truck Monday was lifted Tuesday afternoon. A total of 58 homes were evacuated in Swalwell and the surrounding area after the CN train and a B-train propane truck collided just before 3 p.m. and one of the truck's propane tanks was punctured. Crews remained at the scene overnight and the train was cleared about 3 a.m. Propane was offloaded from the puncture
  
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• Cenovus spending cut expected to set trend as sector adjusts for oil prices

  10-03-2020 14:28
  
  Analysts expect to see lower Canadian oil production this year as producers follow the example of Cenovus Energy Inc. in slashing capital spending budgets amid tumbling oil prices. After seeing its shares losing more than half their value on Monday, Calgary-based Cenovus announced Tuesday it would cut its capital spending plan for 2020 by 32 per cent. It now aims for between $900 million and $1 billion in total capital spending, down from earlier plans for between $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion.
  
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• Cenovus cuts 2020 capital spending plan, lowers production guidance for the year

  10-03-2020 14:28
  
  Cenovus Energy Inc. says it is cutting its capital spending plan for this year by 32 per cent due to the recent plunge in world oil prices. The company says it now plans between $900 million and $1 billion in total capital spending this year, down from earlier plans for between $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion. The price of oil collapsed on Monday over a dispute between Russia and Saudi Arabia regarding plans to cut oil production. The fight between the major oil producers compounded worries about
  
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• Cenovus cuts 2020 capital spending plan due to world oil price plunge

  10-03-2020 14:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cenovus says it is cutting its capital spending plan for this year by 32 per cent due to the recent plunge in world oil prices.
  
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• COVID-19 contingency plan in place but Flames don't expect to play in empty Saddledome

  10-03-2020 14:07
  
  The Calgary Flames continue to monitor the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and team brass confirm they've taken steps to mitigate potential risk. "We're in a very low-risk situation but anything we're doing is trying to just be smart and take as many precautions as we can," said Flames GM Brad Treliving. "Number one, we want to ease any fears out there. This is still something that is getting monitored on a daily basis." According to Treliving, the organization is taking its cues from Albe
  
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• COVID-19 contingency plan in place but Flames do not expect to play in empty Saddledome

  10-03-2020 14:07
  
  The Calgary Flames continue to monitor the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and team brass confirm they've taken steps to mitigate potential risk. "We're in a very low-risk situation but anything we're doing is trying to just be smart and take as many precautions as we can," said Flames GM Brad Treliving. "Number one, we want to ease any fears out there. This is still something that is getting monitored on a daily basis." According to Treliving, the organization is taking its cues from Albe
  
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