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Open house to address safety concerns in BownessOn Wednesday night, residents will meet with police, city officials and representatives from community outreach programs at an open house.Sep 17, 2014
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Stolen minivan with toddler inside crashes in north CalgaryPolice say a four-year-old was in the van which was parked at a school in Huntington Hills. While the mother was picking up another child, she turned around and saw a man jump inside the van.CrimeSep 17, 2014
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Angle parking, Car2Go stalls introduced to combat parking problemThey may be handy for those needing a quick way to get home, but Car2Go vehicles have created a love-hate relationship when it comes to parking.Sep 17, 2014
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How police patrols along 17 Avenue S.E. are paying off16 beat officers now regularly walk 17 Avenue S.E. between 28 St. and 52 St., policing some of the most notorious drug spots in the city.Sep 17, 2014
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Young cancer survivors benefit from custom exercise programsThe pediatric oncology exercise manual (POEM) provides tips about how to introduce exercise program, tailored to different abilities.HealthSep 17, 2014
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Review finds RCMP followed Amber Alert protocols in Sundre murder caseAn internal review has found that officers followed Amber Alert protocols in the case of a missing nine-year-old who was later found dead.CrimeSep 17, 2014
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UPDATE: 6-year-old shot on southern Alberta farm released from hospitalRCMP say a six-year-old boy shot in southern Alberta is expected to make a full recovery.Sep 17, 2014
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What you need to know about the respiratory illness EV-D68So far 18 children in Alberta have been treated after contracting the bug, which can also affect adults.HealthSep 16, 2014
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Phil Mickelson designing pro golf course near CalgaryThe legendary golfer will be overseeing design of the Mickelson National Golf Club of Canada, which will be located near the Springbank Airport in a new community called Harmony.SportsSep 16, 2014
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Man accused in deaths of dog, cat denied bailA man accused in the horrific deaths of a cat and dog was ordered Tuesday to remain behind bars.CrimeSep 16, 2014
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RCMP search for missing High River womanAround 5:30 p.m. on Monday, 39-year-old Cathrina Robideau left her home and was last seen near the Homestead Acres trailer park.Sep 16, 2014
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UPDATE: Police identify woman found dead in MissionPolice have released the identity of a woman found stabbed to death in the community of Mission.CrimeSep 16, 2014
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Critics slam new cabinet appointments, including 2 unelected officialsA slimmed-down cabinet has resulted in a few surprises, including the appointment of two ministers who aren’t even elected officials.PoliticsSep 15, 2014
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Man charged with murder following shooting death of young woman26-year-old Natasha Mohamed Farah was killed outside of a downtown bar last month. Police say she was a random bystander, and had simply been out enjoying a night with friends.CrimeSep 15, 2014
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WestJet to charge $25 fee for economy checked baggage in Canada and U.S.WestJet has announced it will be charging a $25 fee for the first checked bag for Econo fares for travel within Canada, and between Canada and the U.S.CanadaSep 15, 2014
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Paris Hilton buys $13,000 dog from Calgary breederSocialite Paris Hilton recently bought Mr. Amazing, a Pomeranian valued at $13,000.EntertainmentSep 12, 2014
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750 homes still without power following summer snowstormEnmax crews have been working tirelessly to restore power, but many homeowners need to get electricians on site to repair damage before being hooked back up to the grid.Sep 12, 2014
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3 new pedestrian bridges set to open by the end of 2014The city is spending $9 million to build three new bridges in Riverdale, Rideau Park and Sandy Beach, and each project is both on time and on budget.Sep 12, 2014
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Nearly 100 fish die at Calgary Zoo after mechanical problemsThe Calgary Zoo says about 85 tilapia fish have died, after an ozone sensor failed in the hippo pool.Sep 12, 2014
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Bear spends hours perched in tree in southwest CalgaryAround 7 a.m., someone spotted the bruin outside a home on Bayshore Road, triggering a police response both on the ground and in the air.Sep 12, 2014
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Police investigate possible luring attempt at northwest Calgary schoolA school supervisor at King George Elementary School alerted police after suspicious incident on Thursday.Sep 12, 2014
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Charity looks to turn drab hospital gowns into works of artA charity called ‘Art a la Carte’ is looking to turn hospital gowns into masterpieces.HealthSep 11, 2014
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Businesses forced to wait on city crews to clean up toppled treesParts of 17 Avenue, Kensington and 4th St. are still littered with broken tree limbs, forcing pedestrians to walk around the hazards or duck as they pass under leafy canopies.Sep 11, 2014
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Basement fire snuffed out quickly thanks to nearby fire hallEmergency crews were called to the townhouse in the 7100 block of Coach Hill Road S.W. around 3 p.m., for reports of a basement fire.Sep 11, 2014
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Who is at fault when a tree falls on a neighbouring property?It turns out that the person whose vehicle or home was damaged should be the one filing an insurance claim. Here's why.ConsumerSep 11, 2014
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