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• Paul and Doug's excellent adventure: Calgary men running 50 half-marathons to combat food insecurity

  22-07-2023 23:39
  
  A Calgary dynamic duo are tackling food insecurity by running 50 half-marathons in 50 weeks. Doug and Paul Lavoie have already finished 44 of them, raising more than $60,000 for the Calgary Food Bank. Their next race is Sunday in Santa Monica. The pair want to support an organization that's helping people struggling with the rising cost of food prices. "The food bank is an incredible organization," said Doug. "Just their ability to distribute food and their network of food banks they support &nd
  
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• Goalie camp memorializes slain brothers, offers opportunity for young players

  22-07-2023 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's the first year for R&R Memorial Camp, a free goalie camp that honours the memory of two hockey-loving brothers from Spruce Grove who were killed six years ago.
  
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• New high score: Biggest pinball arcade in Canada celebrates first birthday in Cornwall, P.E.I.

  22-07-2023 22:51
  
  The lights dance and bells ring as the steel balls bounce around under glass at Seven’s Pinball-o-rama, which celebrated its first birthday this past week. There are nearly 40 pinball machines and about 10 arcade cabinets. With a background in IT, Seven Graylands does the work on the machines himself. Early on, maintenance was one of the biggest challenges. “First couple of months that we were open, it was nuts,” said Seven Graylands. “I had a lot of machines offline beca
  
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• Calgarians soak up the heat with 2 downtown festivals

  22-07-2023 22:41
  
  It was an apropos weekend for Calgary to host Latin Fiestaval and the Afro-Caribbean Festival: smoking hot. As temperatures climbed towards 30 degrees -- while the humidity also rose uncharacteristically high -- a pair of food and entertainment festivals drew thousands to the core Saturday.  The heat warning wasn't enough to scare off Fiestaval Latin Fest attendees.  "We've got cool, authentic drinks and shade, anyway," organizer Christian Greiffenstein said. "And we always wanted
  
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• Two children among four missing after record-breaking Nova Scotia downpours

  22-07-2023 21:09
  
  Two children were among four people reported missing Saturday after a long procession of intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Nova Scotia, washing away roads and bridges amid widespread flooding. The children were with three other people in a car in West Hants -- a largely rural municipality northwest of Halifax -- when the vehicle got stuck in floodwaters, RCMP spokeswoman Cindy Bayers said in an interview. The three other occupants managed to escape, but t
  
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• 1 dead in fatal motorcycle crash east of Didsbury

  22-07-2023 21:00
  
  A man is dead and a youth hospitalized after a motorcycle collided with a holiday trailer near Didsbury Saturday afternoon. The incident took place at noon, when the vehicles collided on Highway 582, around 30 kilometres east of Didsbury. The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead on scene. A youth passenger was transported by STARS air ambulance to a hospital in the area. Highway 582 between Range Road 271 and Range Road 272 is being diverted as RCMP investigate. Motorists are asked to follow th
  
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• Investigation underway into northeast Calgary house fire

  22-07-2023 19:37
  
  Investigators are looking into what caused a house fire in northeast Calgary Friday night. Crews arrived just before 7 p.m. to a home on Laguna Close N.E., where they focussed their attention on the roof of the house. There's no word yet on the cause or extent of damage, but firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.
  
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• Heat warning issued for Calgary through early next week

  22-07-2023 19:00
  
  A heat warning was issued for Calgary by Environment Canada early Saturday. Temperatures are anticipated to exceed 29 degrees, combined with overnight lows of around 14 degrees for a number of days, likely lasting into early next week. There's a chance of afternoon showers with a possibility of a thunderstorm late Saturday afternoon or early this evening. Air quality for the Calgary area is good, with a number of festivals and other events scheduled for the weekend.
  
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• U of M researchers developing canola-based plastic replacement

  22-07-2023 18:54
  
  A University of Manitoba research team is working on a more environment-friendly plastic substitute, and they are using a product plentiful in Manitoba to do it. Local researchers developing an alternative to petroleum-based plastics have found a way to turn canola into a biodegradable packaging material. The material comes from a part of the canola oil extraction process that is essentially waste, meaning it's cheap and readily available.   "The whole idea is to take the canola indust
  
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• 1 hospitalized in police shooting in southeast Calgary

  22-07-2023 18:21
  
  One person is in stable condition after being shot by a Calgary police officer early Saturday morning. At around 6 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of 39 Street S.E. for reports of a break and enter at a home, police said in a release. Police believe a tenant living upstairs in the house broke into the basement suite and attacked the tenants with a weapon. Police tried to deescalate the situation, first by using a Taser. When the situation continued to escalate, a second officer shot t
  
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• 1 hospitalized after being shot by police officer in southeast Calgary

  22-07-2023 18:21
  
  One person is in stable condition after being shot by a Calgary police officer early Saturday morning. At around 6 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of 39 Street S.E. for reports of a break and enter at a home, police said in a release. Police believe a tenant living in the upper portion of the home broke into the basement suite and attacked the tenants with a weapon. Police say officers tried to deescalate the situation, first by using a Taser. When the situation continued to escalate,
  
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• Some Blue Line stations closed over weekend

  22-07-2023 16:35
  
  Calgary Transit patrons who ride the Blue Line will be disrupted this weekend. The agency announced on social media that the Blue Line will be closed this weekend between Downtown West/Kerby and 69 Street stations Saturday and Sunday. Trains from the east and downtown will stop at Downtown/Kerby station. Passengers travelling to west LRT stations between downtown will be able to take a shuttle bus.Attn #CTRiders and Blue Line customers, the Blue Line will be closed btwn Downtown West/Kerby and 6
  
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• Nova Scotia flood will likely break rainfall records: meteorologist

  22-07-2023 16:15
  
  Thousands of Nova Scotians remain in the dark Saturday morning after a severe rainstorm that flooded basements, yards and roadways Friday.CTV Atlantic’s Chief Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell estimated Friday night that between 30 and 50 millimetres of rain fell over communities from Port Mouton all the way to Fall River. But there were many areas that saw much larger rainfall totals, with Bedford, Timberlea and Sackville exceeding 200 millimetres in a matter of just seven hours. The severe ra
  
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• Thousands protest mob assault of women who were paraded naked in remote Indian border state

  22-07-2023 15:54
  
  Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised Thousands of people, mostly women, held a massive sit-in in India's violence-wracked northeastern state of Manipur on Saturday to demand the immediate arrest of anyone who took part in the harrowing May assault of two women who were paraded around naked and molested by a mob in an attack that was caught on video. The leaders of religious and women's groups addressed the nearly 15,000 protesters, who also call
  
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• Massive protests take place against mob assaults on women in India's remote northeastern state

  22-07-2023 15:54
  
  Thousands of people, mostly women, held a massive sit-in in India's violence-wracked northeastern state of Manipur on Saturday demanding the immediate arrest of those involved in the harrowing mob assaults on two women who were paraded naked. Religious and women organization leaders addressed nearly 15,000 protesters who also called for the sacking of Biren Singh, the top elected official in the state where more than 130 people have been killed since violence between two dominant ethnic groups e
  
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• Canadian intelligence flagged Chinese meddling 37 years ago: newly released report

  22-07-2023 14:53
  
  A newly released document shows intelligence officials have been tracking China's attempts to meddle in Canadian affairs for more than one-third of a century. The February 1986 intelligence report warned that Beijing was using open political tactics and secret operations to influence and exploit the Chinese diaspora in Canada. It said China was using new and potentially more potent techniques to accomplish these goals. The Canadian Press used the Access to Information Act to obtain the report, c
  
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• 3 in 10 say Justin Trudeau is the worst recent PM, 1 in 5 call Pierre Trudeau the best: survey

  22-07-2023 12:00
  
  A new survey has found more Canadians consider Justin Trudeau the worst prime minister of the last 55 years than any other PM, while his father ranks as the most popular. The survey, conducted by Research Co., found that 30 per cent said the current prime minister is the worst among recent PMs, while his predecessor Stephen Harper comes in second at 18 per cent.. In addition, 20 per cent of surveyed Canadians believe that Pierre Trudeau has been the best prime minister since 1968, marking a one-
  
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• Edmonton IMAX took months to prepare Oppenheimer screening ‘as it was meant to be seen’

  22-07-2023 03:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton theatre is drawing in fans from across Alberta because of its special viewing of the movie 'Oppenheimer' — the longest IMAX film ever.
  
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• Blood donors needed for Calgary area this weekend as inventory dwindles

  22-07-2023 03:04
  
  Canadian Blood Services has sent out a call for Canadians to book an appointment to donate blood. Calgary and surrounding areas need to fill 538 appointments to meet inventory levels for the rest of July. Recipients include cancer patients, accident victims and people with immunodeficiency, autoimmune and neurological disorders, all of whom rely upon blood, platelets and plasma donations every day. Go to blood.ca. to book an appointment. You can also use the GiveBlood app or call 1-888-236-6283.
  
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• ‘Heartbroken’ family of helicopter pilot killed fighting northern Alberta forest fire seeks support

  22-07-2023 02:41
  
  The “heartbroken” family of a helicopter pilot killed on Wednesday while fighting a forest fire in northern Alberta is seeking help to support his wife and children in the wake of his death. Ryan Gould died when his Bell 205A craft “collided with terrain during firefighting operations” near Haig Lake, the Transportation Safety Board told CTV News Edmonton. RCMP said the 41-year-old from Whitecourt died at the scene of the crash despite life-saving efforts by forestry work
  
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• ‘I feel such a part of this place’: Stage set for South Country Fair

  22-07-2023 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Friday, the South Country Fair started to welcome visitors from all over Alberta for its 37th year. “I come here, and I feel such a part of this place."
  
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• 2027 North American Indigenous Games to be held in Calgary

  22-07-2023 01:50
  
  Calgary has been chosen to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), something that Tourism Calgary is extremely happy about. "We are honoured," said CEO Cindy Aidy in a Friday news release. "The games will inspire thousands of Indigenous youth through sport, and will be a tremendous opportunity to celebrate and strengthen our understanding of Indigenous culture and heritage, all while bringing significant economic activity to our area." NAIG is the largest multi-sport and culture ev
  
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• Jewish Calgary Foundation calls for premier's executive director to apologize for support of Robert Kennedy Jr.

  22-07-2023 01:33
  
  The Calgary Jewish Federation said premier Danielle Smith's executive director Rob Anderson should apologize after expressing support for Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on social media. "Profoundly powerful words from Democrat RFK Jr. for politicians and their teams of all stripes to consider re censorship and cancel culture," Anderson wrote on Twitter. "Regardless of his political views, hard not to cheer for this man – seems to possess great character."Profoundly po
  
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• Calgary welcomes hundreds to the largest ever North American Refugee Health Conference

  22-07-2023 01:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  One of the topics at the North American Refugee Health Conference is how to provide care for the large numbers of refugees coming to Canada.
  
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• ‘He was a real-life hero… the love of my life’: Wife of Alberta helicopter pilot

  22-07-2023 01:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The helicopter pilot who lost his life battling wildfires in northern Alberta is being remembered as an incredible father, a fiercely loyal family member, colleague and friend.
  
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• City of Lethbridge, organizations preparing for extreme heat

  22-07-2023 01:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  For anyone venturing outside, the city has cooling centres, including at Park Place Mall and the Downtown Park n Ride, as officials remind people to protect themselves.
  
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• 'No one will help us': Calgary family calls on wildlife officers for support after four bobcats inhabit their backyard

  22-07-2023 00:57
  
  A northwest Calgary family is calling on authorities for help and expressing concerns for the safety of nearby pets and children after four bobcats moved into their backyard this week. Isabelle Miller says a mother bobcat with an injured back left leg is regularly seen frequenting her property in Panorama Hills with her three baby cubs. The animals were first seen on Tuesday. Miller says her family first called 311 and non-emergency police services but their requests for help have been pushed as
  
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• 'It's like family': South Country Fair kicks off 37th year

  22-07-2023 00:57
  
  The musicians are back and campers are ready for the 37th South Country Fair. The event started back in 1987 and, since then, has only had two years without a festival due to the pandemic but still held online events those years. It features live music, an artisan market, food trucks and fun for the whole family. "So you will see acts from as far away as Spain, Mexico City, Mongolia and as close as Lethbridge and kind of everywhere in between," said Gillian Moranz, South Country Fair's artistic
  
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• Alberta donair costume craze sparks fierce bidding war, fundraiser, premier photo-op

  22-07-2023 00:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Interest over a never-used donair costume being auctioned by the Alberta government pushed the bidding past $16,000 on Friday.
  
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• Alberta RCMP seek help identifying man found dead without ID

  22-07-2023 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta police are hoping someone will recognize items found near a man who was found dead near Redcliffe, Alta., with no form of identification.
  
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• Alberta Métis settlement to get $9M in recovery funds: minister

  22-07-2023 00:38
  
  A northern Alberta Métis settlement is to receive a one-time payment of $9 million from the provincial government to help it recover from a May wildfire. Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community and social services, says the payment to East Prairie Métis Settlement, about 380 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, would help the community rebuild damaged homes. He says the money is coming through the Indigenous Housing Capital Program. Nixon says there are no provincial or federal pr
  
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