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• Thunderstorm warning ended for Rocky View County near Cochrane

  A thunderstorm warning was issued for Rocky View County near Cochrane, which meteorologists say can produce strong wind gusts and heavy downpours.

  Weather

  Jul 16, 2024
• Victim of assault reported by transit security sought by Calgary police

  The Calgary Police Service looking for the victim and suspects of an assault at a CTrain station in June.

  Crime

  Jul 16, 2024
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• Lack of public data raises questions about private addiction care in Alberta

  Health-care professionals are questioning the efficacy of private mental health and addictions care in Alberta due to the lack of public data.

  Health

  Jul 16, 2024
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• Town of Canmore thanks residents after aggressive bear reported

  The Town of Canmore is thanking residents after an aggressive bear was reported in the community. 

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2024
• Calgary mayor says ‘next 72 hours are critical’ to restoring normal water service

  Officials will employ acoustic monitoring and will watch what impact pressure increases have over the next 72 hours.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2024
• Calgary police issue warning about high-risk offender

  The Calgary Police Service issued a warning about the release of a high-risk offender on Friday. 

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2024
• Fire ban issued at Banff National Park due to drought-like conditions

  According to a Friday news release, the park is experiencing drought-like conditions after several days of hot and dry weather.

  Fire

  Jul 12, 2024
• Suspects in downtown Calgary assault identified, investigation continues

  Calgary police are trying to identify three men believed responsible for a downtown assault that that left one person in a life-threatening condition and injured two others.

  Crime

  Jul 11, 2024
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• Woman charged after dog dies in hot car in southeast Calgary

  Officers said they found a dog lying unresponsive inside the car. 

  Crime

  Jul 11, 2024
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• 2 charged in Calgary drug and weapon seizure in June

  A man and a woman from Calgary charged in connection with the seizure of guns and drugs will appear in court later this month, police say.

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2024
• Jail sentence appropriate for Calgary police officer who body slammed woman: appeal court

  An Alberta Court of Appeal panel said a former Calgary cop's jail sentence for bodyslamming a woman was appropriate, according to a decision published on Wednesday morning. 

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2024
• Police investigate suspicious death in northwest Calgary

  Calgary police are investigating a suspicious death in the city's northwest after officers were called for reports of a woman in medical distress. 

  Crime

  Jul 9, 2024
• Alberta government creates new wildlife management approach due to ‘problem grizzlies’

  The Alberta government said it created a new, multi-pronged approach to wildlife management because of an increase in "problem grizzlies" and growing elk populations.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2024
• 4 men charged after 11-month kidnapping investigation: Calgary police

  Four men have been charged after an 11-month kidnapping investigation that spanned across multiple municipalities, Calgary police said. 

  Crime

  Jul 9, 2024
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• Calgary’s unemployment rate hits 8.5% as poverty gap widens

  According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, Calgary's unemployment rate rose to 8.5 per cent this month, 0.4 percentage points higher than May's.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2024
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• Calgary thoroughfare closed during Thursday rush hour: police

  The Calgary Police Service is advising motorists to use alternative routes after it closed down a major thoroughfare during Thursday rush hour traffic.

  Traffic

  Jul 4, 2024
• Calgary lifts state of local emergency but outdoor water restrictions remain

  Calgary emergency officials have lifted the state of local emergency as conditions for keeping it are no longer required, but warned things are not back to normal yet. 

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2024
• Calgary Stampede kicks off with iconic parade

  The Calgary Stampede officially got underway on Friday morning with the start of the event's annual parade.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2024
• Independent review of Calgary water main break may take a year to complete

  The independent third-party review will look at the factors that contributed to the feeder main break and the possible root cause.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2024
• New Calgary logo and branding unveiled ahead of Stampede

  Calgary's new logo and branding was unveiled ahead of Stampede on Wednesday, marking a new identity for the city.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Man dead after being hit by Calgary Transit bus: police

  A man has died after being hit by a Calgary Transit bus early Tuesday, according to police.

  Traffic

  Jul 2, 2024
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• Alberta LGBTQ2 advocates raise concerns after trans youths denied gender-affirming care

  Advocates are raising concerns after trans youth are being denied gender-affirming care due to fears of repercussions from the Alberta government's proposed parental rights policy.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2024
• Charges pending after hate-motivated assault in downtown Calgary

  Calgary police are looking for a woman who is believed to be responsible for a hate-motivated assault in the downtown core in late April. 

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2024
• 2 injured in bear attack in Waterton Lake National Park

  Two people were injured after a bear attack in Waterton Lake National Park on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2024
• Severe thunderstorm warning issued from Edmonton to Calgary on Tuesday

  Environment Canada predicted much of central Alberta would see severe summer weather on Tuesday afternoon, when a severe thunderstorm warning was issued from Edmonton to Calgary.

  Environment

  Jun 11, 2024