Carolyn Kury de Castillo

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• Calgary fatal stabbing victim ‘gave himself’ to help those fleeing war in Ukraine

  Joel Clark, who died in a stabbing in Calgary on April 8, is being remembered as someone who dedicated his life to helping others, particularly Ukrainians.

  Crime

  Apr 22
• Calgary rezoning debate: What does higher density do to housing value?

  Economists talk about the what could happen to home values if "blanket rezoning" is adopted in Calgary

  Politics

  Apr 21
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• Calgary homicide victim remembered as a loving mom who had ‘the kindest soul’

  Family and friends gathered in Calgary on Saturday to share memories of a Calgary homicide victim and mother of an 11 year-old girl.

  Crime

  Apr 20
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• Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all options

  The Alberta Dental Association said dentists need further clarity on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan before they sign up to treat patients.

  Canada

  Apr 14
• Calgary delays return of fluoride to water supply; new study supports reintroduction

  Calgary delays reintroducing fluoride to water supply as a new study show children in non-fluoridated areas suffer from more dental problems.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• Calls for more affordable housing as over $426M spent to temporarily house asylum claimants

  The federal government has spent over $426 million this fiscal year on temporary accommodations like hotels for asylum claimants.

  Canada

  Apr 12
• Calgary 14-year-old hockey player distinguished as ‘exceptional player’ by WHL

  Landon DuPont has been playing with the Edge Hockey program, leading his squad in scoring with 62 points and setting a single-season scoring record for a defenceman.

  Sports

  Apr 8
• Alberta bus company seeks government help as European carrier launches in Alberta

  FlixBus will offer four daily routes between Edmonton and Calgary and two daily schedules between Lethbridge and Calgary.

  Canada

  Apr 5
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• Calgary police investigate suspected shooting in the community of Evergreen

  Calgary police members are investigating a suspected early morning shooting in the community of Evergreen that left one vehicle damaged.

  Crime

  Apr 4
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• Man injured during Auburn Bay dog attack speaks as pit bull owner faces 18 charges

  The owner of two large dogs that attacked several other dogs -- one fatally -- in southeast Calgary in February is facing 18 city bylaw charges.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• What stinks at the Calgary airport? Here’s what’s causing ‘unpleasant odours’

  In a statement posted to social media, airport officials said the odours "do not present a risk to public health or the environment."

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Calgary’s rising house prices, low inventory persist along with high levels of interprovincial migration

  New figures from the Calgary Real Estate Board show that the seller's market continues in Calgary along with higher prices for homes.

  Consumer

  Apr 1
• VP of Rural Municipalities of Alberta calls out bad behaviour as Calgary mayor booed

  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek was booed Saturday night at the Saddledome ahead of a Flames game. The bad behaviour is drawing a sharp rebuke from another municipal leader.

  Politics

  Mar 31
• Calgary judge rules woman can proceed with MAID despite dad’s pleas

  A Calgary judge has ruled a 27-year-old woman should have access to medical assistance in dying despite her father's attempts to block her request.

  Canada

  Mar 30
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• Calgary teen seriously injured in hit-and-run collision faces uncertain future

  A fundraiser has been set up for the family of a Calgary teen seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision in January.

  Traffic

  Mar 29
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• Alberta introduces new learning program to replace Mandatory Entry Level Training

  The Alberta government has announced that a new "learning pathway" will replace the Mandatory Entry Level Training, which has been in place since 2019.

  Canada

  Mar 28
• Alberta pharmacists ask for provincial rule change to help deliver measles vaccines

  Medical associations are concerned that cases of two preventable diseases are climbing. Alberta pharmacists are requesting permission to offer measles vaccines.

  Health

  Mar 25
• Student charged after teacher injured at Chestermere school

  A teacher has been injured and a youth charged with assault following an incident at a school in Chestermere earlier this month.

  Education

  Mar 24
• Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work helping patients recover faster after surgery

  Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work on helping patients recover faster after surgery.

  Health

  Mar 23
• ‘Overwhelming interest’ in new immigration stream for Alberta’s hospitality industry: province

  The government says there's been massive interest in a new immigration stream to bolster Alberta's hospitality industry, but an expert is raising concerns with the criteria.

  Canada

  Mar 22
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• Supporting men important in preventing domestic violence: Calgary study

  A new report from the University of Calgary suggests more focus is needed on men's behaviour when it comes to preventing domestic violence. 

  Crime

  Mar 21
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• Whooping cough warnings continue amid low vaccination rates in rural Alberta

  Low rates of childhood vaccinations in Alberta rural communities as whooping cough warning issued

  Health

  Mar 17
• Alberta mother searches for son in Dawson Creek, B.C., as gang-related violence spikes

  The mother of an Alberta man who went missing in Dawson Creek, B.C., has joined the search for missing her son. Two women are also missing as gang activity surges in the community.

  Crime

  Mar 16
• Wildfire smoke workshop teaches Albertans about dangerous impact of poor air quality

  Wildfire smoke workshop aims to help Albertans protect themselves from dangerous effects of poor air quality

  Health

  Mar 10
• Alberta post-secondary students and faculty demand more provincial funding for public education

  A spokesperson for Alberta's Ministry of Advanced Education says Budget 2024 does not include direct funding to private career colleges.

  Education

  Mar 9