Gary Bobrovitz

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• Caution urged as Highway 1 reopens in southern Alberta after 15-vehicle crash

  The RCMP said non-essential travel was not recommended as extreme weather conditions continued along parts of Highway 1 in southern Alberta on Wednesday night.

  Traffic

  Feb 14, 2018
• Family praises Calgary man for rescuing their daughter from flaming car

  A passerby is being credited with saving a woman after she was trapped in a car that burst into flames in Calgary.

  Traffic

  Feb 3, 2018
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• Liberal MP Kent Hehr recovering in Calgary after seizure

  Global News has confirmed that Calgary Liberal MP Kent Hehr suffered a seizure over the weekend.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2018
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• Registered sex offender Connor Neurauter told not to return to University of Calgary

  A registered sex offender was given a delayed jail sentence after pleading guilty to sexual interference.

  Crime

  Jan 11, 2018
• Pharmacies facing shortage of hepatitis A vaccine

  "It's a Canada-wide problem."

  Health

  Jan 4, 2018
• Dozens attend candlelight vigil for baby found dead in Calgary parking lot

  Dozens of people attended a candlelight vigil held on Wednesday for a baby found dead in the community of Bowness on Christmas Eve.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2018
• Alberta politicians share new year’s resolutions heading into 2018

  Global News catches up with Rachel Notley, David Khan, Jason Kenney and Naheed Nenshi to see what the Alberta politicians have planned for the new year.

  Politics

  Dec 23, 2017
• Wildfire researcher warns California disaster could happen in Alberta amid new fire ban

  One researcher says with virtually no snow and above-average temperatures — the warm, dry conditions could combine with powerful Chinook winds to create a disaster in southern Alberta.

  Weather

  Dec 13, 2017
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• Calgary Firefighters Association says cutting K-9 arson unit will affect public safety

  The union believes both K-9 arson sniffer dogs will be removed from service and two human inspectors they work with will be reassigned.

  Dec 12, 2017
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• Vandalism spree hits more than 50 Calgary cabs

  More than 50 Calgary cabs were systematically vandalized over the past few nights in the city and drivers are paying the price.

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2017
• Calgary businessman upset over proposed plan to repair Plus-15 walkway

  There are 83 bridges within the Plus-15 pedestrian system in downtown Calgary, and the city says some of those are in need of repair.

  Dec 4, 2017
• Higher Christmas tree prices not discouraging Calgarians

  Christmas tree prices are higher on some Calgary lots compared to last season but that's not slowing sales, according to operators.

  Consumer

  Dec 2, 2017
• Notley staying neutral for now on possible Calgary Olympic bid

  The International Olympic committee will select the winning city to host the 2026 winter games in July 2019.

  Nov 23, 2017
• Judge rules confession in deadly Calgary hit and run inadmissible, accused walks free

  Robert Varley walked free on Wednesday after Judge Rosemary Nation stayed trial proceedings for the charge of hit and run causing death. 

  Crime

  Nov 22, 2017
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• Suspect admits to driving vehicle that killed woman in 2015 Calgary hit and run

  Robert Varley is on trial facing a charge of hit and run causing death.

  Crime

  Nov 20, 2017
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• Calgary police issue warning after keys, vehicles stolen from workout facilities

  “It’s just a continuous cycle that’s 100 per cent preventable.”

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2017
• Wheatland County steps up to help Alberta farmers with uninsured losses from October grassfires

  Some Alberta farmers struck by October grassfires estimate losses of more than $100,000 with damage to water wells, fences and other assets that aren’t covered by insurance.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2017
• De-icing issues force delays, cancellations at YYC Calgary International Airport

  A spokesperson with the Calgary Airport Authority said numerous planes needed de-icing due to the snow and freezing temperatures.

  Weather

  Nov 3, 2017
• Springbank plane crash investigation continues after student and instructor killed

  Transportation Safety Board staff are inspecting the engine and propellers for clues.

  Oct 27, 2017
• Siksika First Nation residents try to recover after wildfire forces hundreds to flee their homes

  Chief Joseph Weasel Child explains how Siksika First Nation residents are recovering from a wildfire that spurred hundreds of people to evacuate.

  Weather

  Oct 18, 2017
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• Mock plane disaster tests emergency response at YYC Calgary International Airport

  The Calgary Airport Authority hosted an emergency training exercise at the airport on Thursday.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2017
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• Calgary Transit peace officers expect to get naloxone kits before end of 2017

  The news comes after a peace officer was rushed to hospital on the weekend after exposure to an unknown drug at a Calgary LRT station.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2017
• Kent Hehr as new federal sports minister could help Calgary in possible Olympic bid: analyst

  The CBEC estimates a cost of $4.6 billion to host the 2026 Games. When revenues are taken into account, the cost would drop to $2.4 billion.

  Politics

  Aug 28, 2017
• Hurricane Harvey affecting travel between Calgary and Houston

  A look at what Air Canada and WestJet are offering travellers passing through Calgary in light of Hurricane Harvey.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2017
• Trial may be delayed for 3 Calgary police officers accused of ‘extremely excessive’ force

  A Calgary police officer took the stand Wednesday, detailing what he saw at the scene of an allegedly violent arrest in July 2016.

  Crime

  Aug 23, 2017