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Calgary issues water reduction advisory ahead of possible restrictionsThe city says Calgarians now face a water reduction advisory and should immediately start conserving water inside and outside of their homes.EnvironmentApr 19
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‘Blue Sky City’ unveiled as the new brand for the city of CalgaryCalgary has a new brand. "Blue Sky City" will replace "Be a Part of the Energy" over the next few months, to better reflect the growing city, says Calgary Economic Development.FeaturesApr 17
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Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to AlbertaUsually, dry conditions mean fewer mosquitos, but this year some experts predict trouble from a new breed of mosquito that is a carrier of West Nile virus.WeatherApr 15
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Cost of dog ownership up 23% since 2021: HelloSafe CanadaThe Calgary Humane Society says the rising cost of dog ownership is having an affect on the number of dogs being surrendered.FeaturesMar 29
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The high price of chocolate: Severe shortage drives up cost of confectionsWeather and disease damaging crop yields and underpaid farmers leaving the industry has caused supply issues, driving up the price of cocoa beans to record highs ahead of Easter.ConsumerMar 27
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Calgary residents petition to save Marda Loop street trees from the axeWith 99 trees slated for removal in Marda Loop to make way for the Marda Loop Main Street Project, a local resident has started a petition to save them from the axe.EnvironmentMar 26
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Calgary teen singer hits the big stage on ‘American Idol’Kaiya Gamble says she never saw it coming, but after impressing the judges on "American Idol," she earned a golden ticket to Hollywood and the confidence to pursue her dream.FeaturesMar 25
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Calgary police issue traffic advisory after crashes pile up in spring snowCrash scenes dotted the landscape on yet another icy commute in Calgary as the spring storm continued into its fourth day, with no end in sight until after the weekend.CanadaMar 22
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Calgary resident warns of aggressive coyote in city’s northwestA woman in Scenic Acres in Calgary says she had to slam the front door on an aggressive coyote that chased her and her dog home after a morning walk.CanadaMar 20
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Calgary water restrictions on the rise as drought conditions persistNew water restrictions that the City of Calgary will announce Tuesday may mean your grass will no longer be greener. But experts say that won't mean your garden can't grow.EnvironmentMar 18
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Compensation coming for desperate Marda Loop small business ownersA pilot project would see Marda Loop business owners get compensated $5,000 for construction delays brought on by city projects.ConsumerMar 14
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Big, bold and beautiful: Expanded BMO Centre nearly ready to goAs it hands over the keys to the Calgary Stampede, the CMLC says the BMO Centre expansion will transform downtown Calgary. The Stampede says 100 events are already booked.EntertainmentMar 13
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New Calgary cancer centre receives major money from Arc ResourcesThe new Arthur Child Cancer Centre is expected to open in the fall. With 1.3-million square-feet, it will be seven times the size of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.FeaturesMar 12
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Calgary craft brewer bracing for increased beer tax"When I think about the price of beer, there is only so much someone is willing to pay for a four pack of beer. And it is a luxury," said Erin McQuitty.CanadaMar 7
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Groundbreaking research on concussions offered free: University of CalgaryPeople can now access best practices and tools to recognize, assess and treat concussions through a free online program at the University of Calgary.HealthMar 6
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‘Nice to have a real birthday’: Leaplings celebrate Feb. 29A rare and special birthday. Leaplings are born on Feb. 29. There are about five million leaplings out of eight billion people worldwide.FeaturesFeb 29
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Downtown Calgary is on the rebound: CBRE Canada Market Outlook 2024A new market outlook predicts downtown Calgary will drop below a 30 per cent vacancy rate, fuelling optimism that better days are ahead for the energy capital of Canada.EconomyFeb 28
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East Village bounces back as private investment returns: CMLCEast Village developer CMLC says after some troubling times, investors are back buying into Calgary’s unique vision of downtown living.ConsumerFeb 27
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Calgary Farmers’ Market calls negative reaction to AI art a ‘tempest in a teapot’Critics say the Calgary Farmers' Market should have used local artists rather than AI graphics for its new marketing campaign, but the market insists it did buy local.CanadaFeb 14
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Threats on Calgary sidewalks over snow removal, says company upset about lack of awarenessA local company says confusion over a snow removal bylaw is leading to confrontation and threats to employees on Calgary sidewalks.WeatherFeb 12
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CTrain riders battle severe cold after power outage in the coreA downtown power outage stopped Calgary's CTrains in their tracks during the morning rush, forcing users to wait for shuttle buses in -36 C temperatures.TrafficJan 12
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‘Lock it or lose it’: Warning issued as stolen vehicle rates soar in AlbertaThe Alberta Motor Association says there was a 17 per cent rise in stolen vehicles in 2022 over 2021 as, on average, 57 vehicles were swiped each day.CrimeDec 8, 2023
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Calgary Transit’s city-wide snow detours hit some icy spots with ridersFor the first time Thursday morning Calgary transit used its city wide snow detours, to mixed results. Some would-be riders were left behind. Transit says things will improve.WeatherDec 7, 2023
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Calgary Fire Department looking for more than a few good people to meet demand“We are doing the most hiring we have ever done in the Calgary Fire Department." Rapid population growth is fueling demand for Calgary firefighters in record numbers.CanadaNov 29, 2023
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Calgary’s outdoor rinks on thin ice as warm weather persistsSkating with Santa is a holiday tradition that may be on thin ice at many outdoor rinks across Calgary. Unseasonably warm weather has ice-makers at least two weeks behind.CanadaNov 28, 2023
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