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Alberta camp helps kids with autism conquer fears, break stereotypes
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Front-line camp staff are called ‘social experience guides’ who help youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder navigate that social world camp. Continue reading
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Village in Saskatchewan cancels dog cull after social media backlash
The village of La Loche, Sask., has cancelled a controversial dog culling initiative amidst mounting public outcry on social media. Continue reading
Clothing retailer asks Canadians to clean out closets for good cause
Clothing donations are being accepted at 126 Moore’s locations across the country until July 31. Continue reading
Junior journalists report fun times at the 2019 Calgary Stampede
This year, a group of over 80 youngsters wrote essays in the hopes of landing one of the two coveted positions as junior Stampede reporters. Continue reading
Next generation of rodeo stars spurred to success at Calgary Stampede
2015 and 2017 Calgary Stampede Rodeo Novice Bareback Champion Connor Hamilton is competing at the Stampede for the first time as a pro. Continue reading
Calgary’s curbside recycling program turns 10
Calgary’s blue car recycling program has seen a 95 per cent participation rate since it started a decade ago. Continue reading
How a 13-year-old Cochrane teen got her smile
“It changed my life because without my smile people couldn’t really tell what I was thinking.” Continue reading
Calgary charity started by teen helps feed thousands of hungry kids
The charity young Sutton Garner started with her mom has grown 515 per cent in four years. Continue reading
Calgary company rolls in with good news for local students
Janus Academy Executive Director Carlene Chrumka became incredibly emotional upon learning a local company was going to cover the entire cost of a new school bus. Continue reading
#YYC5 best bets to get all your gardening goods
#YYC5 looks at five of Calgary’s favourite spots to get all your gardening goods. Continue reading
Trio of Saint Bernards settling in to new Calgary digs
After arriving in Edmonton via another animal rescue agency, it was soon discovered the three massive dogs suffered severe anxiety and stress whenever they were separated. Continue reading
#YYC5: Fill mom up with food and love on Mother’s Day in Calgary
Just in time for Mother’s Day, #YYC5 has tracked down some of our viewers’ favourite spots in Calgary to take mom for brunch on her special day. Continue reading
Sleepy drivers get wake-up call with new impairment suit
Ford has come up with its latest impairment suit — the sleep suit — which is intended “to simulate driver fatigue.” Continue reading
#YYC5 finds best spots to catch Calgary Flames action on Red Mile
#YYC5 takes a look at what bars and pubs on Calgary’s infamous Red Mile are offering up for what will hopefully be a long playoff run for the Flames. Continue reading
Stampede volunteers give century-old Legion in Calgary a new look
The president of a Legion is overwhelmed by the extensive renovations and repairs a group of Calgary Stampede volunteers recently completed on the old building. Continue reading