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• Calgary election 2021: What challenges lie ahead for the almost entirely new city council?

  Calgary's new city council will have to hit the ground running on many issues, including the struggling economy, the pandemic, and simply how to get along.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2021
• ‘A fundamentally different place’: Naheed Nenshi on his 11 years as Calgary’s mayor

  In his three terms as Calgary's 36th mayor, Nenshi said his favourite moments were those spend attending events in the community and enjoying special celebrations with residents.

  Environment

  Oct 15, 2021
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• Arrest made after man slashed with machete, others injured in random downtown Calgary attacks

  Calgary police say four men were injured in a series of random attacks in the downtown area early Friday morning. 

  Crime

  Oct 15, 2021
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• Calgary police search for man accused of sexually assaulting woman on LRT platform

  Calgary police allege a man approached a woman at an LRT station on 3 Street S.W., sexually assaulted her and then walked away. 

  Crime

  Oct 8, 2021
• Man dies after hit and run on Macleod Trail, police look for suspect truck

  It's believed the driver of the vehicle that hit the man, an early 2000s white or light-coloured pick-up truck, continued onto Macleod Trail and drove away. 

  Crime

  Oct 6, 2021
• Toddler’s death in southeast Calgary considered suspicous: police

  Officers and EMS were called to a home in the 2800 block of 14 Avenue S.E. at about 11:20 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a child in medical distress. 

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2021
• Man charged with impaired driving causing death of man standing on Calgary roadway

  Robin Erskine is charged in the death of Chris Muise who was standing along Edmonton Trail when he was hit head-on by a truck, thrown "a significant distance," and fatally injured.

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2021
• Calgary hockey player suspended after locker room video posted to social media

  The CHBA said it understands incidents like this "can significantly impact the mental health of those involved," as well as others in the organization.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2021
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• COVID-19: Alberta ICU nurse dies as pressure on health-care system continues to mount

  Dr. Verna Yiu said 27 COVID-19 patients needed to be admitted to Alberta ICUs on Wednesday -- one of the highest daily admissions this month. 

  Health

  Sep 30, 2021
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• ‘Special day for our people.’ Calgarians mark 1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  The banner, and the Calgary fire crews who held it, were blessed by Siksika Elder Clarence Wolfleg, in a smudging ceremony ahead of the city's event.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2021
• COVID-19: Maternity ward patients limited to one on-site support person at Alberta hospitals

  AHS said support people are not to enter the hospitals if they have COVID-19 symptoms, or if they're a close contact of a positive, or possible positive case. 

  Health

  Sep 30, 2021
• 1 dead after electrocution at Calgary’s Southcentre Mall

  According to the Calgary Fire Department, emergency crews were called to Southcentre Mall just after 12:30 p.m. for reports of an electrocution. 

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2021
• Sex trafficking charges laid against Calgary man after victim comes forward

  The Alberta Law Enforement Resopnse Team said the investigation got underway in August 2020, when a victim came forward to Calgary police. 

  Crime

  Sep 29, 2021
• Calgary election 2021: Who won in Ward 10?

  Andre Chabot is projected to win back his councillor seat for Ward 10.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2021
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• Calgary election 2021: Who won in Ward 12?

  Evan Spencer is projected to win the councillor seat in Ward 12.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2021
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• Calgary election 2021: Who won in Ward 9?

  Gian-Carlo Carra is projected to win his fourth term representing Ward 9 on city council.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2021
• Calgary election 2021: Who won in Ward 8?

  Courtney Walcott is projected to become the new councillor for Ward 8.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2021
• Calgary election 2021: Who won in Ward 11?

  Kourtney Branagan is projected to become the newest councillor for Ward 11.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2021
• MP-elect George Chahal’s cabinet seat chances in jeopardy as police investigate pamphlet-swapping video

  In the video, George Chahal is seen climbing the steps of the home in the dark, taking an election brochure from the door, folding it and then putting different papers on the step.

  Politics

  Sep 24, 2021
• ‘100 per cent’ of Alberta’s new COVID-19 ICU admissions have no vaccine protection: Hinshaw

  On Thursday, federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair confirmed the Liberals would help Alberta in any way necessary to respond to the fourth wave.

  Health

  Sep 23, 2021
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• Canada election 2021: What are the Alberta ridings to watch for a possible political flip?

  What are the ridings to watch in Alberta this federal election?

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2021
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• Partnership aims to improve safety in Calgary’s downtown core

  The Stephen Avenue Safety Hub is a downtown location where officers from the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Community Standards and Calgary Transit will co-ordinate efforts.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2021
• Charges laid in vandalism of 2 Calgary churches, investigation continues

  Several churches were targeted with red and orange paint, and one had windows smashed and paint splashed inside, on the night of June 30. 

  Crime

  Sep 16, 2021
• COVID-19: What are the political, moral impacts of anti-vaccine protests at hospitals?

  Hospital demonstrations have garnered criticism recently, with many condemning the decision to not only rally outside care centres but also interfere with patients and staff. 

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2021
• Alberta health minister defends decision against COVID-19 vaccine passport amid repeated questioning

  Health Minister Tyler Shandro has been asked repeatedly, specifically in the last two days, why Alberta has no current plans to introduce a proof of vaccination program. 

  Health

  Sep 10, 2021