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• 'Extensive training': Calgary police respond to incident involving service dog

  20-06-2021 21:50
  
  City police say they are staying in contact with a woman who was inadvertently bitten by a police dog during an incident at the Calgary Zoo Saturday. Police were called to respond to a robbery at an ACE Liquor store, located at 3525 26 Ave. S.E. at approximately 12:30 p.m. on June 19. The suspects had fled prior to CPS arriving at the scene, officials say, but the Chestermere RCMP notified CPS about a stolen truck heading back towards Calgary. It was believed that it was connected to the previou
  
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• 'Extensive training': Calgary police respond to incident involving police service dog

  20-06-2021 21:50
  
  City police say they are staying in contact with a woman who was inadvertently bitten by a police dog during an incident at the Calgary Zoo Saturday. Police were called to respond to a robbery at an ACE Liquor store, located at 3525 26 Ave. S.E. at approximately 12:30 p.m. on June 19. The suspects had fled prior to CPS arriving at the scene, officials say, but the Chestermere RCMP notified CPS about a stolen truck heading back towards Calgary. It was believed that it was connected to the previou
  
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• Whistlers Campground in Jasper National Park reopens July 12 after two years of renovations

  20-06-2021 20:32
  
  The largest campground in Jasper National Park is reopening on July 12 and campers will be able to book sites online starting Thursday. Whistlers Campground is reopening after a $60 million renovation that took two summers to complete. Parks Canada said in a statement that half of the nearly 800 sites will be available for park goers to enjoy on July 12. The remaining half of campsites at Whistlers will become available a week after, the park’s authority said. Bookings will open on Thursda
  
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• COVID-19: More than 250K Albertans book 2nd shots in less than 2 days

  20-06-2021 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta expanded eligibility for second doses of COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Since then, more than 250,000 Albertans have booked their second shot.
  
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• 77-year-old man killed in ATV rollover near Innisfail, Alta.

  20-06-2021 18:06
  
  Authorities say a 77-year-old man has died after his all-terrain vehicle rolled over in a rural area in Red Deer County, Alta. Innisfail RCMP were called to a crash scene near Township Road 362 and Range Road 280 at 7 p.m. on June 19. When they arrived, they found an all-terrain vehicle had rolled over and the driver had been seriously injured. EMS also attended the scene and provided medical care, but the victim, a resident of Red Deer County, died at the scene. It's believed the man was riding
  
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• 5 Calgary residents homeless after 2-alarm fire in Cranston

  20-06-2021 17:39
  
  Five people, along with four cats, have been forced out of their home in the southeast Calgary community of Cranston following an early morning fire. The Calgary Fire Department says crews were called to an incident in the 200 block of Cranston Drive S.E. at about 2 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, they found a large amount of smoke and fire coming from a two-storey duplex. Because of the size of the fire, a second alarm was called to dispatch additional crews to the scene. Firefighters then began an
  
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• SACPA: Discussing the importance of immigration in Canada - Lethbridge News Now

  20-06-2021 15:45
  
  SACPA: Discussing the importance of immigration in Canada  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• U.S. lawmaker wants Biden to take 'unilateral action' on reopening border with Canada

  20-06-2021 13:00
  
  An American congressman says he has proposed to the White House to unilaterally reopen the border to Canadians as Ottawa announced another month extension of the restrictions that prohibit non-essential travel. In an interview on CTV’s Question Period airing Sunday, Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins said he addressed the move to take “unilateral action” to allow entry to those fully vaccinated with top officials this week but layers of bureaucratic red tape are preventing swift act
  
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• Calgary police dog bites 'innocent bystander' during 'high-risk arrest': CPS

  20-06-2021 05:59
  
  A dog with the Calgary police canine unit bit an “innocent bystander” while chasing five suspects believed to be connected a liquor store robbery, according to CPS. Around 12:30 p.m., a group of people robbed an ACE Liquor store at 3525 26 Avenue S.E. and fled in a stolen vehicle towards Chestermere, according to police. Around an hour later, police were informed by RCMP that the vehicle seemed to be heading back towards Calgary. Police eventually found the vehicle at the parking lot
  
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• Concern over Alberta lifting public health restrictions

  20-06-2021 05:37
  
  Parents of kids too young to be vaccinated are expressing concern as the province prepares to lift restrictions on July 1. “I have huge concerns with that,” said Wendy Pirk, a parent with an 11-year-old son. “I don’t want him to be in crowds, I don’t want him to be indoors yet until he’s vaccinated.” Because of her concern for her son’s health, Pirk said they have been avoiding restaurants, spending time at home or outside where there aren’t
  
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• Alberta reports 127 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, six deaths

  20-06-2021 04:52
  
  Alberta currently has 2,170 active cases of COVID-19 after the province reported 127 new cases on Saturday. This is the tenth straight day the province has reported fewer than 200 daily cases. There are currently 221 people in hospital due to COVID-19, 49 of those in intensive care, according to the province. The province is also reporting six more people to have died from the virus, bringing the total of COVID-19 deaths in Alberta to 2,289. The positivity rate for Alberta is sitting at 2.5 per
  
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• Working from home and living in offices: Calgary’s affordable solution for vacancy problems

  20-06-2021 02:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated Calgary’s longstanding problem with high office vacancies. Right now, 16 office towers are completely empty. As Heather Yourex-West explains, the city has pitched a plan to fill them with affordability housing, with hopes it catches on across Canada.
  
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• Calgarians protest at the Remand Centre in support of arrested pastor

  20-06-2021 02:48
  
  Almost two hundred people lobbied for the release of a local pastor outside of the Calgary Remand Centre on Saturday. Tim Stephens was arrested Monday after allegedly violating a court order and holding an outdoor service that defied pandemic-related public health orders. On Saturday, friends, family and parishioners called for him to be let go during an afternoon of song and speech. "I think as parents, it's important for us to be role models," attendee Trey told CTV News. "Standing up for what
  
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• Shooting at Toronto birthday party leaves three children, man injured: police

  20-06-2021 02:33
  
  A 'brazen' shooting at a child's birthday party in Rexdale Saturday evening left a man and three children, including a one-year-old boy, injured, Toronto police say. Emergency crews rushed to the area of Tandridge Crescent and Byng Avenue, east of Albion Road, just before 8 p.m. for reports of shots fired. Officers arrived and located four victims – a one-year-old child, a five-year-old girl, an 11-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man with gunshot wounds. Toronto police Supt. Ron Taverner to
  
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• World's biggest chess set is back and growing the game

  20-06-2021 02:31
  
  When Dr. Bill Taylor started planning the 'Giant Chess Set Project' in Medicine Hat nearly 20 years ago, he didn't know just how much of an impact the outdoor board would have on the community. Fast forward to 2021, and the jumbo set is still entertaining people in the Hat and serving as a meeting place for many locals in its 16th season."It has promoted the game in our community. It will never be mainstream like baseball or hockey in our community or some of the other sports that are well-playe
  
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• World's biggest chess set is back & growing the game

  20-06-2021 02:31
  
  When Dr. Bill Taylor started planning the 'Giant Chess Set Project' in Medicine Hat nearly 20 years ago, he didn't know just how much of an impact the outdoor board would have on the community. Fast forward to 2021, and the jumbo set is still entertaining people in the Hat and serving as a meeting place for many locals in its 16th season."It has promoted the game in our community. It will never be mainstream like baseball or hockey in our community or some of the other sports that are well-playe
  
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• ‘There’s so much talent’: Football skills camp touches down in Lethbridge - Global News

  20-06-2021 02:08
  
  ‘There’s so much talent’: Football skills camp touches down in Lethbridge  Global News
  
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• ‘There’s so much talent’: Football skills camp touches down in Lethbridge

  20-06-2021 02:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Calgary Skills Camp came to Lethbridge on Saturday. Kids from around southern Alberta hit the football field to show off and learn some new skills.
  
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• ‘There’s so much talent in southern Alberta:’ Football skills camp in Lethbridge

  20-06-2021 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kids from around southern Alberta hit the football field on Saturday to show off and learn some new skills. Jessica Robb has more on the skills camp and the future of the Lethbridge Vipers.
  
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• 127 new COVID cases in Alberta, zero in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  20-06-2021 00:27
  
  127 new COVID cases in Alberta, zero in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta reports 127 new cases, 6 more deaths on Saturday

  20-06-2021 00:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta has 2,170 active cases as of Saturday, according to the province.
  
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