Matthew Conrod

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• Calgarians could see even higher gas prices come spring, experts warn

  Like many essential items these days, the price of gas is on the uptick across the country and has likely made many Canadians cringe when they think about fuelling up.

  Consumer

  Feb 14, 2022
• Banff RCMP asking for public’s help to identify human remains found over 20 years ago

  RCMP say that on July 11, 1998, a tour guide made the grisly discovery while on the back side of Sulphur Mountain -- an area he was well-acquainted with.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2022
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• Food retail industry calling on government to relax trucker vaccine mandate

  One of the primary issues facing grocery stores and shoppers right now is the federal government's vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the Canada-US border.

  Consumer

  Jan 23, 2022
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• Calgary Ukrainian community holds rally to show support for keeping ‘Russian boot off our throats’

  Calgary’s Ukrainian community gathered Saturday morning in solidarity with people in Ukraine facing down a possible invasion by the Russian military.

  Politics

  Jan 22, 2022
• Police investigate suspicious death in northwest Calgary

  The Calgary police homicide unit is investigating a suspicious death in northwest Calgary. A man was found dead in a detached garage Saturday afternoon in Thorncliffe.

  Crime

  Jan 16, 2022
• Warmer weather prompts water safety warnings in Calgary

  While ponds and rivers may still appear to be safe enough to walk or skate on, the warmer weather means this likely isn't the case.

  Environment

  Jan 12, 2022
• Calgary Transit, mayor address recent violence near LRT stations

  A spokesperson with Calgary Transit says with 1,200 security cameras, 24/7 patrol from safety officers on platforms and a live text line, it is a well-monitored system.

  Crime

  Jan 11, 2022
• Calgary non-profit offers support to displaced downtown high-rise residents

  On Dec. 27, hundreds of residents at Westview Heights apartment building had to evacuate after several water pipes burst, leading to flooding, heating and electrical issues.

  Consumer

  Jan 8, 2022
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• Local Calgary breweries crafting up non-alcoholic options for dry January

  The timing of cutting out booze for 31 days likely isn't coincidental, as many people are more indulgent and loose with their diets over the holiday break.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2022
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• Alberta hospitality industry keeping close eye on COVID-19 cases, restrictions

  In Alberta, indoor dining is permitted, but restaurants must adhere to the province's Restrictions Exemption Program, limit tables to 10 people and stop serving alcohol by 11 p.m.

  Health

  Jan 4, 2022
• COVID-19: Alberta fitness industry reacts to latest Ontario public health measures

  The spread of Omicron is the latest in a series of setbacks that the fitness industry has faced since the start of the pandemic, including a number of closures since March 2020.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2022
• Bridgeland apartment building residents cleaning up after multiple floods

  In April 2021, residents spoke to Global News about other problems they say have been plaguing the building such as insects, theft, vandalism and maintenance issues.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2022
• Alberta’s Chinese community continues push for apology from Premier Kenney

  While speaking with Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell, Kenney made what many believe was an insensitive comment regarding the origins of the COVID-19 virus in Wuhan, China.

  Politics

  Jan 1, 2022
• Calgary police escort unruly passengers identified as Russian hockey team members off international flight

  Passengers identified members of the Russian Junior Hockey team as some of those escorted off the plane.

  Sports

  Jan 1, 2022
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• Extreme weather in Alberta leads to extreme cleanups — and there’s more on the way

  Environment Canada reissued an extreme cold weather warning for Thursday and Friday night for the city of Calgary and Rocky View County near Cochrane.

  Consumer

  Dec 30, 2021
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• Advocacy groups stress importance of supporting Calgary seniors during the holidays

  A small group of volunteers gathered at a downtown Calgary community centre over the weekend to create some special gifts for low-income seniors.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2021
• Calgarians ready for Christmas, public health announcement from government

  With Christmas Day fast approaching, Albertans will soon learn what type of public health measures will be in place as the government evaluates the COVID-19 situation.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2021
• City committee set to meet to discuss supports for vulnerable Calgarians

  The meeting comes less than a week after an encampment outside of the downtown Drop-In Centre was torn down by Calgary bylaw officers.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2021
• Alberta government announces thousands of new addiction treatment spaces

  Premier Jason Kenney was in Calgary on Saturday to make an announcement about additional supports that are now available to Albertans dealing with substance abuse issues.

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2021
• Protests in support of sexual assault victims held at Calgary high schools

  Including Monday's events, there have now been four protests in less than a week in Calgary.

  Education

  Nov 22, 2021
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• COVID-19: Alberta tourism and hospitality leaders call for loosening of travel restrictions

  The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable is calling on Ottawa to drop the requirement for fully-vaccinated international travellers to produce a negative PCR test.

  Economy

  Nov 9, 2021
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• Indigenous Veterans Day services held across Alberta

  In Calgary, a ceremony was held at the Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive, paying tribute to the Indigenous men and women who have the served in the past and present.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
• Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to be required at Alberta ski hills

  By the end of November, it's expected that all major ski hills in Alberta will be back up and running and ready to welcome skiers and snowboarders.

  Health

  Nov 2, 2021
• Real estate group to require proof of vaccination from potential renters

  For unvaccinated tenants that are currently renting from any of the company's properties, they are prevented from enjoying the building's amenities.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
• Lawsuit launched against Alberta Health Services over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

  In a statement, an AHS spokesperson says "over 9,000 physicians and 200 medical leaders work with AHS. This lawsuit represents far less than 0.1 per cent of those physicians."

  Health

  Oct 25, 2021