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'Insane bigotry' fails to stall affordable housing proposal in ritzy Rosedale
Virulent attacks against an affordable housing project don’t represent the views of the wider community, say two Rosedale residents who addressed a city committee Thursday. The city plans to build 16...
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Calgary grandparents charged with killing 5-year-old grandson seeking bail
A bail hearing has been scheduled for next week for a city couple charged with manslaughter in the death of their grandson. Allan Edgardo Perdomo Lopez, 56, and Carolina Del Carmen Perdomo, 49,...
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Lethbridge man charged in death of girlfriend's baby
Lethbridge police have charged a man in connection with the April homicide of his girlfriend’s baby, who had been left in his care. Tyler Brian Hogan, 40, of Lethbridge, was arrested in the community...
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The Bowness Park train rides again: 5 things you should know
The beloved Bowness Park mini train is back on track for a new generation of Calgarians. The 2016 mini train season kicked off Thursday with free rides on the newly-refurbished tiny locomotive, the...
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Strasser-Hird killer seeks bail as he awaits sentencing
Convicted killer Assmar Shlah should be freed on bail while he awaits sentencing for second-degree murder, his lawyer says. Defence counsel Balfour Der appeared in the Court of Appeal Thursday seeking...
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NDP government spends $100,000 on advertising power contract lawsuit
The NDP government is spending $100,000 on an advertising campaign promoting its controversial legal action aimed at stopping power companies from off-loading money-losing power contracts back to the...
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Anti-radicalization program aims to tackle the issue at its roots
Amidst a recreational facility with groups of kids playing floor hockey in one room and adults going for daily workouts in another, a room in the corner of the building is filled with 30 children...
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Fortney: Mom helps others with tale of daughter's troubled life, tragic death
She was more rebellious than most teenagers. In fact, other moms could hardly believe the stories about Debbie Sands’ mercurial middle child Amy. “They’d tell me, ‘You should write a book,’” says...
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Calgary pair face numerous charges after southern Alberta crime spree and...
A Calgary pair who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through city streets in a stolen vehicle earlier this week and were wanted for armed crimes in several southern Alberta communities have...
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Judge denies alleged fentanyl dealer bail to prevent 'condemning others to...
Suggesting his alleged drug dealing might lead to an overdose death, a Calgary judge has denied bail for a suspected fentanyl trafficker. “I understand … that the accused has fought his own battles...
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Fortney: Tiny International Avenue tea business a truly global affair
It’s a bustling inner-city avenue chockablock with motorbikes, cars and trucks at all hours of the day. Just steps away from the urban cacophony, Zahra Karmali relaxes in an oasis of calm, sipping a...
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NDP calls for election spending limits in Alberta
The NDP is proposing to cap election spending by parties at about $1.6 million — a move that would reduce campaign expenditures by millions of dollars and could have a significant impact on the next...
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Calgary's 'Freeway baby' about to turn 18
Nicole Boles is looking forward to a small, low-key family gathering for her 18th birthday next week. “Honestly it feels like another day,” she said of the upcoming milestone. “It’s not a big deal.”...
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Alleged car thief arrested in B.C. faces six charges in Alberta
A Calgary man arrested in Surrey, B.C. for driving a stolen truck will be sent back to Alberta to face more charges. On July 28, 2016, New Westminster Police located a stolen grey Ford F-350 with...
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Calgary man is sentenced for "a cowardly, vicious" attack on an unconscious man
Repeatedly punching an unconscious man during a fight outside a Calgary bar — causing near deafness in one ear — has landed a city man a 21-month jail sentence. Provincial court Judge Peter Barley on...
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Historic Calgary Week: long weekend event listings
History lovers have one last chance to learn about the city’s heritage this weekend as Historic Calgary Week comes to an end. Start Saturday morning at the Air Force Museum of Alberta, with tours of...
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Pine trees may be defending themselves against pine beetles in the wrong way,...
A toxic chemical that lodgepole pines produce to defend themselves from pine beetles may be leading to their downfall, according to research by a University of Calgary professor. “The trees that got...
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Bill Brooks: Wilson Garden Party stunning success
Man it’s tough to remain positive these days. An endless stream of bad news and the world seemingly gone mad make it increasingly challenging to find the sunny side of life. And yet there are all kinds...
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Calgary and surrounding areas. Severe thunderstorms are likely to develop early this afternoon along the foothills and are expected to...
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EMS respond to multiple crashes on Highway 1
Emergency crews were called to a number of crashes west of Calgary this morning. At least seven vehicles including three motorcycles were involved in three separate crashes along Highway 1, all in the...
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