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• ‘Half-stache September’: Humboldt bus crash survivor creates unique mental health fundraiser

  A dare to shave off his moustache turned into a fundraising initiative for one man who hopes to create more conversation and help for youth dealing with mental health issues.

  Features

  Sep 21, 2022
• Some childhood routine vaccines declined in Alberta over last 2 years due to COVID delays

  The past two years of pandemic disruptions to learning in schools has also affected some routine vaccinations.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2022
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• Ukrainians in Calgary needing more support as war continues

  Calgary's Centre for Newcomers stated that government funding is needed to provide the support necessary for Ukrainians currently living in the city.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2022
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• Calgary animal non-profits report surge of harassment: ‘It’s been quite stressful, scary’

  "They’re being yelled at... verbal abuse. Sometimes we've had stuff thrown at our volunteers."

  Features

  Jun 9, 2022
• Alberta could see milder storm season this summer

  Alberta is no stranger to some severe weather, but experts are predicting this year's storm season could be a little milder than usual.

  Weather

  May 17, 2022
• Crews get ‘stubborn’ Calgary landfill fire under control, pollutant air quality statement issued

  Calgary fire crews told Global News just before noon Saturday that a "stubborn" fire that had burned overnight at ECCO Recycling plant is now under control.

  Fire

  Apr 30, 2022
• Calgary animal rescues seeing surge in number of surrendered dogs

  "What we've actually seen is the number of (dog surrender) requests has doubled."

  Lifestyle

  Mar 26, 2022
• Canadians help aid effort on the ground in Ukraine with Samaritan’s Purse

  "It hits home when you see somebody walking, holding their child and realizing they may not have a home to go back to...and really they're not safe yet."

  World

  Mar 21, 2022
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• Calgarians join worldwide protests, calling on Russia to leave Ukraine

  Calgarians continued to rally against the war in Ukraine on Sunday.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2022
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• COVID-19: Some Alberta classes move online as teaching positions go unfilled

  The ATA said teachers would like better PPE like KN95 masks, substitute teachers on contract, smaller class sizes to facilitate distancing and contact tracing.

  Education

  Jan 17, 2022
• 51 Omicron cases in Edmonton hospital outbreak; 4 Alberta hospital outbreaks with Omicron

  The fast-spreading Omicron variant is now connected to four Alberta hospital outbreaks according to Alberta Health Services.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2022
• Preparing kids for the COVID-19 vaccine: What Alberta parents need to know

  "Don't spring it on them while you're driving into the clinic parking lot," advised clinical psychologist Katie Birnie.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2021
• Approximately 10% of Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccines wasted or expired: government department

  The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted or expired in Alberta has increased substantially in the last five months.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2021
• Amid turmoil in Afghanistan, family of fallen Canadian soldier remembers his service

  During the first 11 days of November, Leona Stock can take her memories to a special spot for her son Stephan. His name is written on a white cross in Calgary's Field of Crosses.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
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• Physicians warn of 5th wave if restrictions lifted too quickly as COVID numbers ease

  The province revealed 15,000 surgeries have been postponed in the fourth wave, and doctors say Albertans must remain vigilant to avoid a future healthcare crunch.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2021
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• Calgary police homicide unit investigating deadly downtown shooting

  The Calgary Police Service's homicide unit is investigating a deadly early morning shooting in the downtown core.

  Crime

  Oct 10, 2021
• Calgary therapy dog brings stress relief to hospital: ‘Everybody knows Tucker by name’

  He's all for the love and affection, but seven-year-old English Yellow Labrador Tucker has also provided something pretty powerful at Calgary's Peter Lougheed Centre.

  Features

  Jul 4, 2021
• 5 arrested after weekend robberies in Calgary; K9 bites suspect, bystander during arrest at zoo

  A man and woman were taken to hospital in stable condition with "soft-tissue injuries" after a police dog bit them at the Calgary Zoo on Saturday.

  Crime

  Jun 19, 2021
• AHS breaks down vaccination data of COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak at Calgary hospital

  Alberta Health Services released more information Friday about the vaccination status of the health-care workers and patients who have tested positive for the variant.

  Health

  Jun 11, 2021
• Thousands of open COVID-19 vaccine appointments raise questions about Alberta 2nd doses

  Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments are sitting open at immunization clinics, but some looking for a second dose are being forced to wait.

  Health

  Jun 9, 2021
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• COVID-19 Delta variant spreads inside Calgary hospital; 16 cases linked to 2 outbreaks

  "As of June 7, 2021, AHS has identified 16 cases of the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant in patients on two units at Foothills Medical Centre."

  Health

  Jun 8, 2021
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• Alberta resumes testing all positive COVID-19 cases for variants as concern grows over B.1.617

  Alberta will be getting a clearer picture of COVID-19 variant case numbers and spread as the province is once again going to be testing all positive cases for variants of concern.

  Health

  May 31, 2021
• Variants in Alberta schools: An in-depth look at climbing cases and spread

  Global News tracked the total number of variant cases and spread in schools semi-weekly since the beginning of March.

  Education

  Apr 29, 2021
• Calgary zone ICU admissions reach pandemic peak as variant COVID-19 cases surge

  As of Friday, 59 people are being treated in ICUs in Calgary hospitals. At the peak of the second wave, there were 52 COVID-19 patients needing ICU care.

  Health

  Apr 23, 2021
• Inside the ICU: Alberta physicians share COVID-19 experiences one year later

  One ICU doctor remembers the 'fear' he saw on the face of patients as they were about to be put on a ventilator because they didn't know what was going to happen next.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2021