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The #Calgary Police Service is welcoming a new four-legged colleague who will be helping officers and civilian staff cope with the emotional toll of the job.

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Calgary police enlist four-legged support with arrival of stress intervention dog
The Calgary Police Service is welcoming a new four-legged colleague who will be helping officers and civilian staff cope with the emotional toll of the job.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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More than 80 blind and visually impaired athletes from Canada and abroad are in #Kananaskis Country for a cross-country skiing event focused on accessibility, inclusion and community.

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Blind and visually impaired skiers gather in Kananaskis for Ski for Light Canada event
More than 80 blind and visually impaired athletes from Canada and abroad are in Kananaskis Country for a cross-country skiing event focused on accessibility, inclusion and community.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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A #Calgary homeowner says his family is terrified after their house in Redstone was shot on Saturday, an attack police now believe is part of a broader extortion series including 11 shootings across the city since 2025.

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Shots fired at Redstone house likely linked to extortion shootings: Calgary police
A Calgary homeowner says his family is still terrified after their house in the community of Redstone was shot on Saturday, an attack police now believe is part of a broader extortion series including...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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#Alberta posted the strongest monthly retail sales growth in the country in November, according to new data from Statistics Canada.

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Alberta leads Canada in November retail sales growth as autos, population gains drive spending
Alberta posted the strongest monthly retail sales growth in the country in November, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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A #Calgary mother, who spent more than two years searching for her abducted son, says a private, registered charity played a decisive role in bringing her child home.

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Private charity helped reunite Calgary mother with son abducted overseas, as father faces charges
A Calgary mother, who spent more than two years searching for her abducted son, says a private, registered charity played a decisive role in bringing her child home.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech and U.S. President Donald Trump’s response are sharpening debate in Alberta over sovereignty and trade.

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Carney, Trump trade sharp words on world stage; Alberta reacts
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech and U.S. President Donald Trump’s response are sharpening debate in Alberta over sovereignty and trade.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Alberta’s measles outbreak is showing signs of renewed transmission after weeks of declining case counts, with 27 new cases reported since last Friday according to provincial data.

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Alberta measles cases rise again after weeks of decline
Alberta’s measles outbreak is showing signs of renewed transmission after weeks of declining case counts, with 27 new cases reported since last Friday according to provincial data.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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Calgarians shed winter coats and flocked to patios, driving ranges and ski hills Wednesday as record-breaking warmth swept through the city, pushing temperatures closer to spring than mid-January.

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Calgary sets January temperature record as chinook warmth reshapes winter routines
Calgarians shed winter coats and flocked to patios, driving ranges and ski hills Wednesday as record-breaking warmth swept through the city, pushing temperatures closer to spring than mid-January.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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New federal data shows nearly 60 per cent of disruptive air passenger reports in Canada last year involved WestJet flights, with #Calgary accounting for the largest share of incidents nationwide.

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WestJet, Calgary take bulk of disruptive air passenger reports in Canada in 2025: Transport Canada
New federal data shows nearly 60 per cent of disruptive air passenger reports in Canada last year involved WestJet flights, with Calgary accounting for the largest share of incidents nationwide.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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The City of #Calgary has replaced a broken section of the Bearspaw South feeder main and is days away from bringing it back online, but officials say water use remains unsustainable.

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Watermain work continues as crews prepare to bring line back into service
The City of Calgary has replaced a broken section of the Bearspaw South feeder main and is days away from bringing it back online, but officials say water use remains unsustainable.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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#Calgary officials warn the city’s water system remains under strain, as daily demand continues to outpace what the network can safely deliver following a second major rupture of the Bearspaw South feeder main.

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Calgary’s water system ‘still under strain’ as feeder main repair continues: CEMA
Calgary officials say water security is just three fewer toilet flushes away as repairs continue on a fragile feeder main.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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#Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says council is examining changes to how major infrastructure projects are planned, including setting aside money within future capital budgets to help businesses disrupted when projects run over schedule.

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Farkas outlines potential business relief after Calgary water main break
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says city council is examining changes to how major infrastructure projects are planned, including setting aside money within future capital budgets to help businesses disr...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Albertans are heading into 2026 facing a mix of modest tax relief and new cost pressures, as several federally driven changes take effect across the country.

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2026 tax changes bring relief, added costs for Albertans
Albertans are heading into 2026 facing a mix of modest tax relief and new cost pressures, as several federally driven changes take effect across the country.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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A lost stuffed bunny is becoming an unlikely ambassador for safety and stewardship in #Banff National Park as Parks Canada uses social media to try to reunite the toy with its owner.

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Lost stuffed bunny dubbed ‘Bunff’ goes on mountain adventures as Parks Canada searches for owner
A lost stuffed bunny is becoming an unlikely ambassador for safety and stewardship in Banff National Park as Parks Canada uses social media to try to reunite the toy with its owner.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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A trio of grassroots outreach organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness in Calgary are urgently searching for a new home after being told to vacate a city-owned building by Dec 31.

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Calgary outreach groups face eviction as city prepares to sell former police building
A trio of grassroots outreach organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness in Calgary are urgently searching for a new home after being told to vacate a city-owned building by the end of ...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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A #Calgary-based fitness organization is once again using physical challenge to fuel community support during the holiday season.

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Calgary Sledathon challenges athletes to push for families and veterans this holiday season
A Calgary-based fitness organization is once again using physical challenge to fuel community support during the holiday season.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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The governments of Canada and #Alberta have reached a one-year extension to their early learning and child-care agreements, pledging to keep fees at an average of $15 per day through March 2027.

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Canada, Alberta extend child-care deal one year as parents warn uncertainty is growing
The governments of Canada and Alberta have reached a one-year extension to their early learning and child-care agreements, pledging to keep fees at an average of $15 per day through March 2027.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Influenza is rising sharply across #Alberta, prompting renewed calls from pediatric specialists and pharmacists for families to get vaccinated before holiday travel and gatherings ramp up.

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Alberta flu cases surge as doctors urge vaccinations ahead of holiday gatherings
Influenza is rising sharply across Alberta, prompting renewed calls from pediatric specialists and pharmacists for families to get vaccinated before holiday travel and gatherings ramp up.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The University of #Calgary is launching new programs to quickly grow Canada’s carbon capture, utilization and storage workforce.

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Carbon capture training programs launch as energy deal accelerates demand for skilled workers
The University of Calgary is launching new programs to quickly grow Canada’s carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS or CCS) workforce.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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#Calgary charities marked #GivingTuesday with fundraising campaigns, volunteer drives and community events, highlighting the growing need as families struggle with food insecurity, rising rents and everyday costs.

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Giving Tuesday spotlights urgent needs for Calgary charities
Calgary charities marked Giving Tuesday with fundraising campaigns, volunteer drives and community events, highlighting the growing need as families struggle with food insecurity, rising rents and eve...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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An energy agreement between #Alberta & Ottawa has reignited discussions over a potential pipeline to Canada’s west coast, drawing cautious hope, skepticism and questions about the viability of the major project.

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Alberta-Ottawa energy agreement draws mixed industry and environmental reactions
An energy agreement between the Alberta government and Ottawa has reignited discussions about a potential pipeline to Canada’s west coast, drawing cautious hope, deep skepticism and urgent questions a...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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2025 has been a deadly year on Calgary roads and the #Calgary Police Commission (CPC) will be looking at an updated strategy on how to shift the trend.

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Calgary Police Commission looks ahead to 2026 traffic safety plan
2025 has been a deadly year on Calgary roads and the Calgary Police Commission will be looking at an updated strategy on how to shift the trend.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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As Canada moves to modernize its northern defences and support critical infrastructure in remote regions, UCalgary researchers say a space-weather network they’ve spent decades developing is emerging as an important national asset.

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UCalgary’s space-weather network becomes key tool in Canada’s northern security strategy
As Canada moves to modernize its northern defences and support critical infrastructure in remote regions, University of Calgary researchers say a space-weather network they’ve spent decades developing...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Micro-trucks, known as “ladybugs,” are being used to clear needles, cardboard, garbage and combustible materials from downtown #Calgary alleys before they become fire risks or attract crime and social disorder.

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Ladybug clean team working to tidy up downtown Calgary alleys, make them safer
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November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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#Alberta’s auditor general estimates the government’s failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.

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Alberta’s auditor says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
Alberta’s auditor general estimates the government’s failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM