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• Lions' Rourke ready to roar in west semi-final

  03-11-2022 23:36
  B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke was having an outstanding rookie season, leading his team to an 8-1 record. That all changed August 19, when Rourke suffered a right foot injury against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Rourke would require surgery and didn't return to the lineup until the final game of the regular season against Winnipeg. This week Rourke has been taking first team reps at Lions practice and says he will be good to go against the Calgary Stampeders in Sunday's west semi-final.
  
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• Alberta wildfire season wraps up with continuing dry conditions, potential for flare-ups

  03-11-2022 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  In 2022, a total of 1,254 wildfires burned about 153,124 hectares in Alberta. Over half of them were sparked by humans.
  
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• Calgary Zoo staff putting finishing touches on 2022 Christmas light display

  03-11-2022 23:05
  Gone are the days of unscrewing a dead bulb to replace one on a string of Christmas lights. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo uses LED lights for its annual Zoolights display. It's hard to keep track of how many are used, but it's safe to say there are more than a million installed every year. Stefano Ferrara is a ZooReady technician who heads a team of anywhere from five to 10 dedicated staff to set up the lights. "It takes about three months to set them up and then it's three months to take the
  
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• Indoor Remembrance Day ceremony returns to Calgary's Jubilee Auditorium

  03-11-2022 23:00
  The Royal Canadian Legion has announced it will be holding an indoor Remembrance Day ceremony at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium this year.  The ceremonies used to held annually, but couldn’t be hosted at the Calgary venue in years past due to COVID-19 health measures that restricted large, indoor gatherings. "While this did not diminish our commitment to remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada, it did impact our ability to come together; something
  
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• Suspected fentanyl detected in Halloween candy in Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  03-11-2022 22:59 via news.google.com
  Suspected fentanyl detected in Halloween candy in Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lawsuit filed after alleged ‘inhumane’ treatment of Indigenous woman and baby at Edmonton hospital

  03-11-2022 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  Pearl Gambler said she was just over 19 weeks gestation with her third child when she had severe lower back pain and went to see her obstetrician in Edmonton.
  
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• Eugenie Bouchard cancels National Bank Challenger appearance due to illness

  03-11-2022 22:33
  Eugenie Bouchard has withdrawn from next week's Calgary National Bank Challenger tournament Thursday due to illness. The former Wimbledon finalist said Thursday she felt sad about the cancellation. “I woke up this morning feeling sick, and I am not going to be able to play next week in Calgary. I am grateful to the tournament for offering me a wildcard and I am sad not to be able to participate. Competing on home soil is always special and look forwarding to competing in Canada soon”
  
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• Calgary police investigating entrapment scheme targetting former mayor

  03-11-2022 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  “The Calgary Police Service is aware of allegations that surfaced online this week regarding an alleged entrapment plot against former mayor Naheed Nenshi,” CPS said.
  
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• Immigrants of Distinction take to Jack Singer stage for first in-person awards ceremony in pandemic

  03-11-2022 21:41
  The Immigrants of Distinction Awards event returns to an in-person ceremony for its 25th annual event, after pandemic-related disruptions. The organization is hosting the event at the Arts Commons Jack Singer Concert Hall Thursday evening. The awards honour and recognize individuals for achievements and community contributions, with 10 award categories. Organizers say the event is a celebration of culture and diversity during turbulent times of racial discrimination. The Immigrants of Distinctio
  
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• Possible fentanyl found in Rocky Mountain House Halloween candy: RCMP

  03-11-2022 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  A concerned parent contacted Rocky Mountain House RCMP on Wednesday after going through their child's Halloween candy.
  
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• Calgary Zoo's penguins to return outdoors as threat of avian flu diminishes

  03-11-2022 21:26
  The feathered inhabitants of the Calgary Zoo will have the opportunity to return outside, once the weather co-operates, as avian flu concerns have subsided. Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute officials announced Thursday that the animal care, health and welfare team had deemed it safe for the zoo's birds to spend time outdoors. "While the temperature may be a little too cold for some species (like our Chilean flamingos), it's perfect for penguins!," read a Calgary Zoo Facebook post. "Be sure to keep a
  
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• Be prepared before driving on mountain highways: Alberta emergency crews

  03-11-2022 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  The annual usher in of snow and ice has emergency services gearing up for the inevitable on the highways and urging drivers to take it all seriously.
  
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• Fire department launches recruitment campaign

  03-11-2022 20:54
  The Calgary Fire Department is looking for a few new firefighters. The city fire service announced Thursday that it's opening its application process for recruits, who are invited to apply online from now until Nov. 30. "We are looking for talented and capable people from Calgary and across Canada to join the Calgary Fire Department. Calgary is a large, dynamic and diverse community and we are seeking recruits who embody our values of pride, professionalism, teamwork and respect and reflect the
  
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• Gushue parlays strong starts into wins in Pan Continental Curling Championships

  03-11-2022 20:52
  Canada's Brad Gushue won a fourth straight game at the Pan Continental Curling Championship with an 11-5 victory over Australia on Thursday. His St. John's, N.L., team moved into a three-way tie for first place with South Korea and the United States all at 4-1. After a loss to the U.S. to open the tournament at Calgary's WinSport Event Centre, Gushue feels he and his teammates have found the all-important draw weight. “There's still room for improvement,” Gushue said. “I feel l
  
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• First phase of BMO Centre expansion to be completed this week

  03-11-2022 20:13
  Progress is being made on Calgary's BMO Centre as the final piece of steel that will make up the building's massive expansion will be put into place this week. Officials with the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and the Calgary Stampede say the 565,000 square-foot structure is already taller than GMC Stadium and the Scotiabank Saddledome. "This is an incredible milestone on a key project that will help the Calgary Stampede welcome the world – and our community – in 2024 and
  
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• Alberta man arrested, truck seized after 3-hour reckless joyride in B.C. Interior

  03-11-2022 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  The driver was determined to be 'well over the legal limit of alcohol,' say police, adding he was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and that his truck was seized.
  
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• One person dead following collision in Lethbridge County

  03-11-2022 19:42
  One person is dead after a two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning in Lethbridge County. Coaldale RCMP responded to a call at 7:54 a.m. about a collision at the intersection of Highway 5 and Township Road 72. A 67-year-old female resident of Welling, Alta. was discovered dead at the scene. Early investigation indicates that a northbound truck struck a southbound semi. The highway was closed for several hours while Coaldale RCMP and a traffic analyst investigated. RCMP said they believed extremel
  
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• One dead in Lethbridge County after truck hits semi | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  03-11-2022 19:42 via news.google.com
  One dead in Lethbridge County after truck hits semi | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary police investigating alleged plot against former mayor Naheed Nenshi

  03-11-2022 19:36
  Calgary police are launching an investigation into an alleged scheme to entrap former mayor Naheed Nenshi, the service confirms.  It stems from accusations made by David Wallace, a political fixer, who told CTV News he was hired by Calgary business leaders to set up a meeting between then-mayor Nenshi and representatives of the Russian federation.  The alleged 2019 plot, apparently called "Operation Peacock," was first reported on by Canadaland. "The Calgary Police Service is aware of
  
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• Lethbridge ends Phase 1 snow routes

  03-11-2022 19:08
  Lethbridge ended the implementation of its Phase 1 snow routes Thursday at noon. The city announced the routes are no longer active and that motorists can resume on-street parking. Phase 1 was implemented Wednesday at noon as heavy snowfall hit Lethbridge. The city can designate a snow route any time snow creates unsafe driving conditions, which are determined by city transportation operations. To learn more, or to sign up for notifications, view maps or provide feedback, visit Get Involved Leth
  
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• 'Easy to maintain': Peace Bridge glass to be replaced with steel tension cables

  03-11-2022 18:44
  The City of Calgary has announced plans to permanently change the Peace Bridge to protect the iconic structure from vandalism. Built in 2012, the bridge has been vandalised so frequently that city officials launched a campaign in June aimed at reducing intentional damage. A month later, 70 of the bridge's glass windowpanes were shattered. Since then, the city has been working with local engineers at Santiago Calatrava Architects to devise a permanent fix. On Thursday, city officials release
  
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• Suncor reducing contractor work force by 20 per cent to improve safety, efficiency

  03-11-2022 18:43
  Suncor Energy Inc. is reducing the size of its contractor work force by 20 per cent as part of its effort to improve safety and performance at its oilsands operations. Interim CEO Kris Smith told analysts on a conference call Thursday that more than half of the work force reductions have already been completed, with the remainder on track to be completed by the first half of 2023. He said the decision to reduce the number of contractors working on Suncor sites was the result of “a thorough
  
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• Calgary police report a downward trend in reported cases of domestic violence

  03-11-2022 18:36
  Police say the number of domestic violence cases in Calgary is continuing a downward trend so far this year. Calgary police have released their latest statistics in recognition of Family Violence Prevention Month. They say reports of domestic violence in the city have dropped since 2019. At the end of September, police say there were 2,370 reports compared to 2,864 last year, and just over 3,100 in 2020. Police say while the level of violence has dropped, the number of calls for assistance befor
  
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• Suncor reducing contractor work force by 20% to improve safety, efficiency

  03-11-2022 18:12 via globalnews.ca
  Since 2014, there have been at least 12 fatalities at Suncor's oilsands facilities in northern Alberta, including five since 2021.
  
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• Calgary man wanted by police may know something about murder case

  03-11-2022 18:11
  Four months after Shawn McCormack was found dead in a southwest alley, Calgary police are still investigating the circumstances of his murder. The 34-year-old's body was found in the 1100 block of Frontenac Avenue S.W., in Mount Royal, on July 3, after police were notified by a resident. Further investigation determined that McCormack was killed at a home in Forest Lawn, ultimately leading to a first-degree murder charge being laid against Devon William Shedrick, 29. Investigators are now turnin
  
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• Parole denied for man who raped and viciously beat woman in Banff in 2005

  03-11-2022 17:46
  The man found guilty of sexually assaulting and brutally beating a woman along the Bow River banks in Banff in 2005 has been denied parole. Albert Muckle, a 42-year-old dangerous offender, was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and attempted murder back in 2006 and handed an indeterminate federal sentence in connection with the vicious attack that left his victim in a vegetative state. The woman had been outside of a Banff nightclub with a male friend in July 2005 when Muckle approached her.
  
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• 'The best dog': Aster needs adopting after 476 days at the Calgary Humane Society

  03-11-2022 17:43
  The Calgary Humane Society is hoping a long-time resident will be adopted soon. Aster, an eight-year-old large mixed breed, has been at the shelter for a whopping 476 days. The humane society says loyal and loving Aster is a staff favourite, who is smart, snuggly and food-motivated. Her foster parents, meanwhile, say she's "the best dog." "She loves a good walk and playing in the backyard," said the humane society in a Thursday news release. "Aster is excellent at walking on a leash. However, sh
  
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• Work needed to protect animals in Crowsnest Pass: study

  03-11-2022 17:36
  Volunteers with a conservation group have been watching and recording wildlife activity near a risky crossing in southern Alberta and say more needs to be done to protect animals. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been working with the Miistakis Institute on a wildlife camera monitoring project in the Crowsnest Pass. The strategy involved the installation of 37 remote cameras along Highway 3 in the Jim Prentice Wildlife Corridor. The NCC says the region contains "the highest number of m
  
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• Last day to use yard waste sites in Lethbridge is November 13 - Lethbridge News Now

  03-11-2022 17:17 via news.google.com
  Last day to use yard waste sites in Lethbridge is November 13  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge yard waste sites set to close for season on November 14th - My Lethbridge Now

  03-11-2022 17:10 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge yard waste sites set to close for season on November 14th  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Pilot project will see some WestJet planes running on sustainable fuel

  03-11-2022 16:31
  For the next three months, anyone flying out of San Francisco to Calgary using WestJet will be part of the airline's commitment to helping the environment. That's because all of WestJet's flights between the two destinations will be running on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). "We are thrilled that WestJet will be the first Canadian air carrier to operate a dedicated flight route using SAF," said Angela Avery, WestJet Group's executive vice-president and chief people, corporate and sustainability
  
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• Canadian Natural reports Q3 profit up from year ago, raises quarterly dividend

  03-11-2022 15:46
  Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. raised its dividend as it reported a third-quarter profit of $2.81 billion, up from $2.20 billion a year earlier. The oilsands company says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 85 cents per share, up from its previous dividend of 75 cents per share. The increased payment to shareholders came as Canadian Natural's profit amounted to $2.49 per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with a profit of $1.86 per diluted share in the same quarter last y
  
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• Risk of recession rising, deficit projected at $36.4B in 2022-23: fall economic statement

  03-11-2022 15:42
  The federal government's fall economic update makes it clear that while the deficit is declining, the risk that Canada enters into a recession is rising. The pared-down fiscal update presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland indicates the federal pocketbook has benefited from inflation, but the government is offering little in terms of new spending. The Liberals are instead prioritizing targeted measures for low-income Canadians and those with student debt; a new
  
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• Medicine Hat vandals cause $5K in damage to high school

  03-11-2022 15:41
  The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking tips from the public after a group gained access to the roof of a local high school and painted vulgar symbols on the building. Officials say a group of unidentified suspects made their way onto the roof of Crescent Heights High School in the 1200 block of Division Avenue North on the night of Oct. 29. While on the building, the vandals spray painted vulgar symbols and words on the roof and windows. The estimated damage to the school, which included the
  
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• City crews shift focus toward snow and ice on well-used roads and sidewalks

  03-11-2022 15:30
  The City of Calgary says crews are still out working on clearing roads to help make commutes safer for drivers and pedestrians. "Snow stopped falling at midnight, activating the city's priority snow plan," officials said in a release Thursday morning. "This plan focuses our snow and ice response on the most used roads/sidewalks first to keep the largest number of Calgarians moving safely." The city says plows are currently out on the through-lanes of Calgary's major routes, which officials say a
  
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• More than 12,000 students absent from Edmonton schools due to illness

  03-11-2022 15:19
  The number of Edmonton public students absent from school because of illness is at a level not seen since the Omicron COVID-19 wave in January. On Tuesday, 8,237 students throughout the city were absent due to illness, representing about 7.54 per cent of Edmonton Public Schools' total student body. The number went up by about 500 on Wednesday. The absentee rate for the Edmonton Catholic Schools District was even higher, at 9.6 per cent. On its website, the public division categorizes student abs
  
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• Pristine Alberta lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines: study

  03-11-2022 14:39 via globalnews.ca
  The paper, published last week in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, concludes that it's crucial to consider more than just downstream effects from such mines.
  
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• Where are COVID-19 levels in Alberta right now?

  03-11-2022 14:28
  In its weekly COVID-19 data update on Wednesday, the Alberta government reported 36 deaths. The provincial death toll now sits at 5,047. During the month of October, 109 Albertans died from the virus, while 378 died in the same month one year prior. The province currently has 1,095 Albertans in hospital with the coronavirus, 24 of whom are receiving care in ICUs. When compared to the same day in 2021, 704 Albertans were hospitalized, with 154 patients requiring care from the ICU. Alberta Health
  
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• Alberta slightly below national average in health-care spending

  03-11-2022 14:25
  A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows Alberta will spend an estimated $38.7 billion on health care in 2022. The spending equates to an average of $8,545 per Albertan, $18 less per person than the national average. It also represents a 3.5 per cent decrease in Alberta's health care costs per person compared to 2021. The main factor in the decline is a 74.8 per cent decrease in COVID-19 response funding. Despite the overall drop in year-over-year expe
  
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• Calgary's 5-day forecast cools off into more snow

  03-11-2022 13:59
  Our outlook for the day is sunnier and rosier than the past couple – and enjoying it while we can should be top of your list. Thursday yields a moderate amount of sunshine with very little in the way of disturbance; even the wind is taking the day off. The sparkling high expected Friday has dulled, slightly, but will still be moderate in warmth. Then, the snow event begins, coupled with a cold snap. A deep dive along the jet drives in another 15 to 20 centimetres of snow starting Saturday
  
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• Pristine alpine lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines, study shows

  03-11-2022 13:27
  New Alberta government research has found windblown dust from mountaintop removal coal mines has polluted a pristine alpine lake to the point where its waters are as contaminated as lakes downwind from the oilsands.  The paper, published last week in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, concludes that it's crucial to consider more than just downstream effects from such mines. "It is highly likely that our findings … extend to other mountaintop mining operations with larg
  
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• Coutts blockade suspects draw crowds at Lethbridge court | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  03-11-2022 08:00 via news.google.com
  Coutts blockade suspects draw crowds at Lethbridge court | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Health-care costs in Canada expected to hit $331 billion this year: report

  03-11-2022 04:47
  Canada is expected to hit $331 billion in health spending in 2022, according to new estimates, but the steep increase in spending caused by the pandemic seems to be sliding down — despite COVID-19 hospitalization rates exceeding those of 2021. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) released their annual National Health Expenditure Trends report on Thursday, laying out their estimates for how much money is going toward health in Canada. In 2022, Canada will spend around $8,653
  
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• Canada expected to hit $331 billion in health spending in 2022, but COVID-19 costs on the decline

  03-11-2022 04:47
  Canada is expected to hit $331 billion in health spending in 2022, according to new estimates, but the steep increase in spending caused by the pandemic seems to be sliding down — despite COVID-19 hospitalization rates exceeding those of 2021. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) released their annual National Health Expenditure Trends report on Thursday, laying out their estimates for how much money is going toward health in Canada. In 2022, Canada will spend around $8,653
  
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• City hall to draft bylaw restricting how graphic anti-abortion flyers are distributed in Calgary

  03-11-2022 04:12
  Calgary’s city council has voted unanimously to crack down on graphic anti-abortion flyers. Council is asking city administration to draft a bylaw that would put restrictions on how pamphlets with graphic images of aborted fetuses are distributed. Councillor Jennifer Wyness filed a notice of motion in September calling on the city to introduce rules that would require graphic images to be concealed in an envelope and have a warning label. She equated the images to pornography or gore. The
  
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• Gushue’s rink thumps South Korea 11-3 at Pan Continental Curling Championships

  03-11-2022 03:16 via globalnews.ca
  Canada's Brad Gushue won his second game of the day with an 11-3 victory over South Korea at the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championships in Wednesday's late draw.
  
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• Some calling for changes to deadly stretch of highway in Yoho National Park

  03-11-2022 02:42 via globalnews.ca
  A woman said she believes if the road had a meridian and was twinned, there is a good chance her husband would still be here.
  
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• Industry leaders meet in Calgary to discuss ongoing supply chain disruption story

  03-11-2022 02:39
  The Calgary Supply Chain Excellence forum returned to Calgary Wednesday for the first in-person event since the start of the pandemic, gathering industry leaders to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing supply chain disruption. Demand for goods and supplies plummeted earlier in the pandemic, yet the supply chain continues to experience backlogs and delays. Brent Willet, interim president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada, Alberta Institute, said that technological advances may help track shipme
  
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• Suncor reports net loss in third quarter as it takes writedown on Fort Hills

  03-11-2022 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  Suncor Inc. says it recorded a net loss of $609 million in the third quarter as it took a writedown of $3.4 billion against its share of the Fort Hills oilsands mine.
  
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• Winter weather's first wave causes difficulties for Calgary commuters. businesses and agencies

  03-11-2022 02:17
  City of Calgary road crews are busier than ever after this latest blast of snow that’s turned some major roadways into a complete mess. Drivers are urged to use caution and take it slow as these conditions make it difficult to get around. It’s a fresh layer of snow, visibility is scarce and city crews are cleaning up the mess in what’s not a very “warm” welcome to November. “(It’s) unexpected – makes it hard to get to work, but we’re coping,&
  
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