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Calgary city council passes budget increases to address safety, housing, infrastructureCouncil also approved a shift of the city's overall tax burden towards residential properties, a shift that will continue by one per cent per year for the next three years.Canada58 mins
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Teen brothers back home after homicide charges stayed: lawyerAfter homicide-related charges were stayed for two brothers, 14 and 18, attention is turning to how to help them, through programs like at the Centre for Newcomers.Canada2 hours
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2 cougar attacks in 2 weeks on same dog in Bragg Creek has community concerned“There has been an increased number of encounters between pets, people and cougars lately, which is unusual somewhat,” Renee Delorme, Bragg Creek Wild president, said.EnvironmentNov 21
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park at risk with reservoir option: Foundation CEOOne option for the Bow River reservoir the Alberta government is looking at would include flooding up to half of the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.EnvironmentNov 21
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Calgary police tactics questioned after social media videos show arrests of youth, womanCalgary police are coming under fire after video footage allegedly shows the use of aggressive tactics on protesters that included a youth and a woman.CanadaNov 20
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Debt refinancing a shadow over next budget: Alberta finance minister“Our debt refinancing obligations over the next three years are very great. We have $26.5 billion to refinance in the next three years,” Finance Minister Nate Horner said.CanadaNov 17
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Calgary police seeking info on suspect following Bow Trail road rage assaultPolice are seeking any CCTV or dashcam footage from people who were in the Coach Hill area at the time or who were travelling in the area at the time of the assault.CrimeNov 17
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Calgarian returns from Gaza: ‘It’s not safe’After a prolonged embrace with his children, Tamer Abu Hasira’s mind went to the family he left back in the Middle East conflict.CanadaNov 16
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Recent shootings show Calgary police dealing with different ‘threat picture’The city’s top cop says he understands that some people are jumping to conclusions about what’s happening on Calgary’s streets.CrimeNov 16
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Calgary’s Bow Valley College gets seed funding for creative industries hub“This cross-pollination of ideas and collaborative approach to creation will make Calgary a player in the creative economy,” Dr. Misheck Mwaba said.CanadaNov 16
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Calgary International Airport taxi fees to increase in 2024The airport authority said it brings taxi fees in-line with rideshare fees, creating a “level playing field” for the two types of ride-for-hire companies.CanadaNov 15
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Fatal crash closes northbound lanes of Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail for afternoonOne person is dead following a single-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon, shutting down one direction of Calgary's Deerfoot Trail.TrafficNov 15
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‘A morning of good feelings and smells’: Global News Calgary holiday cookie sale returnsCalgarians with a sweet tooth looking for ways to help spread holiday cheer will have an opportunity to indulge on Nov. 30.CanadaNov 13
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Morning of Giving 2023 bringing holiday cheer to Calgary’s Core“It's going to be a new experience,” Leslie Horton said.CanadaNov 13
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Alberta film industry ready for action after SAG-AFTRA strike endsNews of the end of the actors strike reached jubilant film and television workers in Alberta.CanadaNov 9
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Cochrane RCMP seeking information about truck found with human remainsRCMP are seeking more information about the vehicle found at the Widow Maker Trail head on Nov. 3.CanadaNov 9
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Calgary police charge 11 men, identify 50 people of interest in September riotThe 11 men face rioting, assault, mischief and weapons-related charges.CanadaNov 9
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Calgary city council to consider revised residential parking program feesThe fees are designed to pay for the administering residential parking restrictions around the city.CanadaNov 8
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3 more downtown Calgary conversion projects help soak up vacant office spaceThom Mahler, the city’s director of the downtown strategy, said despite the infusion of municipal funds, the companies involved are taking on a “huge risk” in the projects.CanadaNov 8
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73-year-old man charged for decades-old Calgary homicide'With the advancements in DNA technology, the police are now able to use investigative genetic genealogy to help identify investigative leads,' RCMP Supt. David Hall said.CrimeNov 8
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Calgary police seek dashcam footage of Deerfoot Trail hit-and-runCalgary police are seeking witnesses and video following a hit-and-run on Deerfoot Trail in October.CanadaNov 8
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Calgary man arrested for causing disturbance with ‘antisemitic phrase’ following Middle East protestThe phrase directly references the Jordan River on the western border of Israel and the West Bank, and the Mediterranean Sea on the eastern border of Israel and Gaza.CanadaNov 7
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Canadian military history found among Goodwill donations going to museumNearly two weeks ago, a Goodwill location on Calgary’s Macleod Trail found several military service medals among the donations.CanadaNov 7
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Power producer TransAlta reports Q3 profit up from year agoTransAlta Corp. reported its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as its power production and revenue also came in higher.CanadaNov 7
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Calgary veterans food bank under increased demand: ‘It’s pretty much doubled’The Calgary branch of the Veterans Food Bank of Alberta is under increased stress, due to the demand for food bank and financial supports.CanadaNov 6
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