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Last month was 2nd hottest August on record, 5th hottest month ever in CalgaryThe Calgary region spent much of August 2022 under a heat warning — not only because of hot daytime highs but warm overnight lows as well.WeatherSep 1, 2022
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Month of Giving: Kerby Centre keeping food on the table for vulnerable seniors this holiday seasonFor the second year in a row, Global Calgary is partnering with four charities over the holidays — including Kerby Centre — as part of our Month of Giving campaign.FeaturesDec 8, 2021
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‘Normal’ autumn expected after one of the hottest summers ever in AlbertaThis past summer, Alberta battled a heat dome at the end of June, wildfire smoke throughout much of July and the quietest tornado season ever. So what will fall bring?WeatherSep 22, 2021
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Alberta’s agri-food industry has potential to kick-start economy post pandemic: reportA report released last week by The School of Public Policy referred to Alberta’s agri-food industry as a "gentle giant that’s about to awaken."EnvironmentJul 13, 2021
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‘We turn away 1,900 children in a year’: fundraising underway for second crisis nursery in Calgary"When we say no, that we have no space at the children's cottage today, that's the most devastating day ever."HealthJun 9, 2021
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‘I’m the luckiest man alive’: Calgary man lives by Lou Gehrig’s famous speech while battling ALS"That's always stuck in my head and stayed with me... I don't know why. But I guess it was predestined that I was going to end up with the same disease."FeaturesJun 8, 2021
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‘I’ll be doing this until my last breath’: Calgary man raises $225K for MS Society over 2 decades'Apparently, I've donated over $34,000 of my own money in that time ... and would do so again, said Keith Mychaluk, who has been raising funds to fight MS for two decades.CanadaMay 28, 2021
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1 person in critical condition after water rescue in southwest EdmontonDistrict Fire Chief, Pat Fleet said when firefighters arrived at the pond, near Crawford Dr SW and Crawford Way SW, police were already down by the water.HealthMay 1, 2021
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Former Little Brother credits mentor for changing his life: ‘I was in a very, very low place’Eliran Penkar went from being a troubled teen living on the streets of Calgary to graduating high school and becoming an engineer.FeaturesApr 2, 2021
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters Calgary calls for more mentors as waitlist growsThe non-profit mentorship program in Calgary is in need of more volunteers as hundreds of kids are hoping for a match, with some waiting years.FeaturesApr 1, 2021
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Ten-year-old Calgary boy waiting years for Big Brother as program faces volunteer shortageThe program, known to form lifelong bonds that can help shape the futures of youth in need, has almost 300 kids waiting to be matched with mentors.CanadaMar 31, 2021
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Calgary police look for witnesses of erratic driver in intimidation incident last weekOnce in Cochrane, police said the offender, who is believed to be a man, made clear attempts to intimidate the victim by speeding up and driving erratically.CrimeMar 19, 2021
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Crews battle grass fire near Max Bell arena that ‘was moving towards the bike path’Friday morning, smoke could be seen billowing over Memorial Drive as crews responded to a grass fire climbing a hill towards the busy road near Max Bell Arena.EnvironmentMar 19, 2021
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