Carolyn Kury de Castillo

Reporter

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• Albertans with eating disorders ‘not sick enough’ for hospital admission

  A study shows people suffering from easting disorders do not know where to go if they are “not sick enough” to be admitted to the hospital.

  Health

  Feb 5
• Black youth gather at Calgary event to help empower immigrants

  Black youth gather at Calgary event to help empower immigrants and connect them to services they may otherwise not know about.

  Canada

  Feb 4
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• Calgary woman creates fundraiser to encourage people to go alcohol-free for Dry February

  A portion of each event ticket and proceeds from raffle tickets sold for the 28-day challenge will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.

  Health

  Jan 29
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• Calgary businesswoman to meet the Queen Consort as part of new military role

  Calgary entrepreneur Manjit Minhas has been named the new honorary lieutenant-colonel for the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada.

  Canada

  Jan 28
• ‘Proud to say I am a fat person’: Calgary actors draw attention to weight bias

  Actors who proudly call themselves fat are telling their stories of bias and acceptance in a play that explores the shame and fear associated with their body shape.

  Health

  Jan 27
• More concerns raised about Preston Manning’s role as chair of Alberta COVID panel

  More concerns are being raised about Preston Manning chairing the panel to review Alberta's response to the public health emergency created by COVID-19. 

  Canada

  Jan 23
• ‘I think she’s doing a great job’: UCP MLAs show support for Premier Smith after emergency caucus meeting

  Several UCP MLAs who attended Saturday's emergency caucus meeting say Premier Danielle Smith appears to have the support of caucus.

  Politics

  Jan 22
• University of Calgary AI project asks students, teachers about the use of ChatGPT

  A University of Calgary team is investigating how AI writing tools can be used ethically for teaching, learning and assessments.

  Tech

  Jan 21
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• Renewed opposition to proposed housing and mall development at Calgary city limits

  Critics are fighting back against a proposed development by the northwest Calgary city limits they say would destroy the rural-residential character of the area.

  Canada

  Jan 19
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• Dnipro evacuee in Calgary reaches out to friends living near missile attack

  A Ukrainian refugee now living in Calgary is worried about friends living in Dnipro after a deadly Russian missile attack on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Rally held in Calgary to support Ukraine following deadly attacks on Dnipro apartment building

  A rally was held in Calgary to support Ukraine over the weekend following deadly attacks on an apartment building in Dnipro.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Protestors and activists clash at Calgary all-ages drag brunch

  Protestors gathered outside the Rec Room in Calgary saying that an all-ages drag brunch being hosted Sunday was trying to push ideologies onto children.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• ‘Building more roads begets more traffic’: Plans to widen Country Hills Boulevard scrutinized

  The city is working on a plan to widen Country Hills Boulevard to six lanes between Barlow Trail and Harvest Hills Gate north east. 

  Traffic

  Jan 14
• ‘It’s been a long time coming’: long-awaited access coming to Calgary park this year

  Gaining access to Haskayne Legacy Park has been difficult, but an agreement to build road access to it is now on the verge of being realized.

  Environment

  Jan 8
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• Calgary daycare has licence cancelled after investigation into alleged physical harm of child

  An investigation into a northeast Calgary daycare has resulted in its licence being cancelled. 

  Health

  Jan 7
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• Calgary Minor Soccer Association shifts training environment to try to keep more girls in the game

  The Calgary Minor Soccer Association is shifting its training environment to try to keep more girls in the game.

  Sports

  Jan 1
• Consumers are scoring deals at Calgary auction that’s pivoted to selling online shopping returns

  Consumers are scoring great deals at a Calgary auction that has pivoted to selling online shopping returns

  Consumer

  Dec 31, 2022
• From free burgers to free produce, Calgarians show their holiday spirit

  Calgarians donate food to those in need on Christmas Eve.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2022
• Alberta dentists raise concerns about new federal dental benefit

  Some Alberta dentists say they're concerned about the low uptake at their offices.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2022
• Nearly 100,000 litres of water spills from Calgary community rink

  What started as a plan to build a community rink that kids could walk to, ended with disaster in the northwest Calgary community of Tuscany.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
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• Alberta dentists struggle to help refugee kids with dental problems

  With an influx of refugees coming from Afghanistan and Ukraine, dentists are seeing more young patients struggling with severe oral health problems.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2022
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• Emotional reunion for Ukrainian family in Calgary

  Oksana Konoplia left her husband in Ukraine so she and daughter Dasha could find safety in Canada from the war. Six months later, the family has been reunited in Calgary.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2022
• Calgary school Advent concert moved to online over health concerns

  The annual Advent concert for the Calgary Catholic School District will go online after school illnesses surpassed a threshold the district set earlier.

  Education

  Dec 12, 2022
• Peak of influenza may have passed, but prep underway for more waves: Alberta health minister

  Alberta’s health minister says the peak of influenza in the province may have passed, but it's far from done.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2022
• ‘It’s a matter of training and confidence’: Calgary WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

  A Calgary war veteran celebrating his 100th birthday credits his time in military service for his longevity.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2022