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Fortney: Calgarians on the hunt for Pokemon Go
“There’s one there — you’re right on top of a Kakuna!” If I didn’t know better, I’d suspect that Chris Wowchuk was suffering from hallucinations, the object in Prince’s Island Park he’s excitedly...
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Calgary commuters still prefer driving to work: Census
Even as the city continues to invest in cycling, transit and pedestrian infrastructure, Calgary commuters still overwhelmingly prefer driving to the office, according to new census data. More than...
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Calgary's crime rate climbs most in Canada
Increased crime in Calgary is more than just a statistic for store owner John Sanford, who needs surgery after he was pistol-whipped during an attempted robbery in January. He says he still lives in...
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Young wolf gets into garbage at campground in Banff National Park
A young wolf from the troubled Bow Valley pack has gotten into some garbage at a campground in Banff National Park, leading to charges against a camper and prompting officials to remind others to keep...
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Man shot in southeast Calgary suffers serious injuries
A 28-year-old man was rushed to hospital in serious condition after he was shot in southeast Calgary on Tuesday night. Sgt. Duane Lepchuk said around 11:45 p.m., police received reports of gunshots at...
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Four years after 'premature' death of cancer patient, many changes still not...
Four years after gaps in Alberta’s health-care system led to the death of his son, a Calgary man says the province still hasn’t made the changes to prevent it from happening again. “Every day, patients...
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Calgary's dog population soars as cat ownership plummets
Cowtown is quickly becoming Dogtown. The city’s latest census shows the number of canine companions registered in Calgary has soared to more than 135,000, making for more than one pooch for every 10...
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Census data reveals more people left than moved to Calgary last year
When Laura Hahn and her boyfriend returned home to Calgary after a year teaching English in Thailand, everything had changed. Born and raised in the Calgary area, the 22-year-old had hoped to easily...
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Stampede announces lottery winners
Dean Semeniuk thought the call was a joke at first, but winning the lottery was entirely real for him. He was one of multiple winners announced on live television Wednesday for several Calgary Stampede...
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Second woman attacked by a bear, this time in Canmore
Just one day after a woman was mauled by a grizzly bear near Cochrane, another woman said to be in her mid 20s was attacked by a brown bear in Canmore. The woman was biking with a friend Wednesday...
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Committee meeting for controversial SWBRT lasts hours as dozens share their...
City councillors listened late into the evening Wednesday to Calgarians who spoke either strongly in favour, or in staunch opposition to, a plan for expanded transit in the city’s southwest. Dozens of...
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Calgary council panel gives go-ahead to controversial southwest bus transitway
Following a marathon meeting that began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and lasted into the early morning hours Thursday, the transportation and transit committee recommended the city move ahead with a...
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Weather forces more than 600 minor soccer games to be rescheduled
The wet July weather has the President of the Calgary Minor Soccer Association asking the City to evaluate construction standards for soccer fields after hundreds of games were rescheduled or cancelled...
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Prosecutor says five-month crime spree should land accused carjacker nine years
A five-month crime spree which included two separate carjackings warrants a prison term of up to nine years, a prosecutor argued Thursday. Crown lawyer Ross Mitchell said Gordon Ray Breast showed a...
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NDP announces $1M for 'natural' flood mitigation projects
The provincial government is putting nearly $1 million toward 12 projects that take a more natural approach to flood mitigation. The funding announced Thursday by Environment Minister Shannon Phillips...
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Calgary police to ask council for 50 new officers funded by fine revenue
The Calgary Police Service wants city council to approve 50 new officers that would be funded by traffic fine revenue. A report, set to be discussed at Monday’s city council meeting, states that with...
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Travel Alberta launches Pokémon Go guide to the province
Travel Alberta was set to launch a guide to Pokémon Go Thursday evening, showing players of the popular game where to find rare creatures across the province. “Pokémon Go has captured the attention of...
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Why all the bear attacks? Wildlife biologist explains
A recent spate of bear attacks in southwestern Alberta is likely due to a bumper crop of buffaloberries, one of their major summer food sources, a local biologist said Thursday. “This is one of the...
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Bear attack survivor: 'I thought it was going to tear me apart'
“I was expecting a painful end.” Two days after Laura Hayworth and her husband were attacked by a mother bear, she’s still shocked to be alive. The survivor of the attack northwest of Calgary Tuesday...
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Historic Calgary Week brings city's past alive
Calling all history buffs — Historic Calgary Week is casting light on the city’s past with exclusive tours, high-profile performances, behind-the-scenes opportunities and more, starting Friday. “In...
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