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Calgary teacher convicted of sexual assault after inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old studentEdwin Cay Arias was sentenced Dec. 5 for sexual assault after pleading guilty.CrimeDec 6, 2018
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Alberta pharmacists warn about growing drug shortagesA new pricing arrangement that goes into effect April 1 will see prices on almost 70 generic drugs drop by 40 per cent.HealthMar 28, 2018
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Calgary city council expected to delay decision on Olympic bid: Naheed NenshiMayor Naheed Nenshi believes Calgary city council will delay a decision on whether to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics after the IOC announced a deadline extension for bid applications.PoliticsJul 20, 2017
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Energy industry group encourages Alberta energy sector, government to work togetherA report from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) calls for federal and provincial regulations and policies to be streamlined.EconomyJul 5, 2017
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Late night snack ends in violent southwest Calgary robberyAfter their vehicle window was smashed at a southwest Calgary restaurant a man and woman were robbed by a group of armed men at a nearby car wash.CrimeJun 29, 2017
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Controversial fundraising lunch for Mayor Naheed Nenshi scrubbed over ‘mischaracterization’An election campaign fundraiser for Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has been abruptly cancelled after concerns it could give the appearance of influence peddling.PoliticsJun 26, 2017
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City of Calgary defends approach to dealing with problem coyotesA City of Calgary official said Wednesday that problem coyotes have moved from a den in a northwest park.EnvironmentJun 21, 2017
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Economic development investment fund would let Calgary pick winners and losers: taxpayer groupThe Canadian Taxpayers Federation waves a warning flag that a proposed economic development investment fund in Calgary could become a political slush fund.PoliticsJun 19, 2017
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Jason Kenney and Brian Jean response to anti-gay comments ‘cowardly’: Rachel NotleyAlberta Premier Rachel Notley calls out Wildrose and PC leaders over anti-gay comments directed at Wildrose staff member.PoliticsJun 15, 2017
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Springbank dam faces another hurdle as opponents celebrate court victoryThe Springbank dry dam is facing potential delays after opponents of the controversial project scored an important court victory.EnvironmentJun 13, 2017
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Economic tide turning for Calgary and Edmonton: Conference Board of CanadaThe Conference Board of Canada's spring outlook projects economic growth of 2.3 per cent in Calgary and 2.4 per cent in Edmonton for 2017.CanadaMay 25, 2017
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Calgary councillors seek more debate on Green Line LRT ‘Stage 1’Despite approval of the Green Line LRT Stage 1 development, two Calgary city councillors still hope for changes to the plan.NewsMay 18, 2017
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‘Well-known’ Silicon Valley tech firm set to open Calgary office: NenshiCalgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi says at least one “well-known” technology company has agreed to open an office in the city following a mission to Silicon Valley last week.Apr 11, 2017
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