Meghan Cobb

Digital Journalist

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• Cyclist critically injured after being hit by vehicle in southwest Calgary

  Calgary police officers said the collision happened on 17 Avenue S.W. at Stoney Trail around 3:40 p.m. on Friday.

  Traffic

  Sep 12
• Calgary parents frustrated to find out CBE school leased to private company

  That program closed in June, forcing the students who found their place in that community to start again at schools across the city.

  Canada

  Sep 12
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• Alberta families search for child care ahead of potential teachers’ strike

  In the event a strike happens, groups around Calgary are preparing to ramp up operations to provide child care options for families in need.

  Canada

  Sep 11
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• Calgary family stuck in legal battle trying to honour sister’s final wishes

  Nina Caldwell suffered a brain injury at 12 years old when she was hit by a vehicle, and another accident in 2006 sent her into a nursing home.

  Canada

  Sep 11
• Calgary man accused of tunnelling into neighbour’s apartment, faces charges

  Calgary police have charged a man with break and enter after they allege he tunnelled into his upstairs neighbour's apartment.

  Crime

  Sep 11
• Calgary man charged with sexual assault, child luring

  Jhanger Ali Sameer, 26, has been charged with sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference, possession of child pornography, and two counts of child luring.

  Crime

  Sep 11
• Contentious Springbank Hill rezoning debate pushed to January

  The decision came Tuesday at a public hearing following a motion from Coun. Sonya Sharp to postpone the debate.

  Politics

  Sep 9
• Calgary Fire responds to ammonia leak at Lynwood arena

  Hazmat crews were able to locate an active ammonia leak and create a safe zone around the building.

  Canada

  Sep 9
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• ‘It’s pitch black’: Streetlight outages leave northeast Calgary residents in the dark

  According to the City of Calgary's website, there are about 20 streetlight outages in the area, all reported in May and June.

  Canada

  Sep 8
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• Alberta health experts warn of possible measles resurgence as kids head back to school

  As students across Alberta prepare for a return to the classroom, health and education experts are urging parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles.

  Health

  Aug 25
• Alberta government ends use of My Recovery Plan app in the province

  The My Recovery Plan app was designed to be a health record software system, collecting the personal health data of people in recovery to track individual progress.

  Politics

  Aug 22
• Man who prompted shelter-in-place in Calling Lake arrested, charged

  RCMP Major Crimes was called in and 35-year-old Terris Cardinal, a resident of Calling Lake, was arrested on Friday night at a home in the community.

  Crime

  Aug 22
• Airdrie family hopes to raise awareness about youth violence

  The family of an Airdrie, Alta., teen is sharing their story in hopes it might prevent attacks like what she experienced.

  Crime

  Aug 20
• More bees found buzzing in Calgary backyards

  While the flying pollinators might make some uncomfortable, experts say not all bees are created equal.

  Canada

  Aug 20
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• Youth organize ‘catch a predator’ scheme, Alberta man charged: RCMP

  According to an RCMP investigation, at least seven youths arranged a meeting with the suspect through Snapchat in a 'catch a predator' scheme.

  Crime

  Aug 20
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• New report suggests relief could be on the way for Calgary’s housing market

  The study out of Concordia University looks at how policy reform could impact Canadian housing supply in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.

  Consumer

  Aug 19
• ‘A little bit of hope’: Canada’s Ukrainian community reacts to latest peace talks

  Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who have come to Canada since the war began are watching closely as world leaders try to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine

  Canada

  Aug 19
• Man charged in officer-involved shooting in Calgary’s southwest

  Calgary police were called to the 300 block of Yorkville Rd. S.W. around 12:55 p.m. Monday for reports of a domestic incident.

  Crime

  Aug 18
• Man dies, another missing after canoe capsizes on Barrier Lake

  'This incident is very tragic, and we feel for the family,' said Staff Sgt. Chad Fournier with Cochrane RCMP.

  Canada

  Aug 18
• Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, securing return to House of Commons

  Battle River—Crowfoot was left vacant when Conservative Damien Kurek stepped down to make way for his party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, to run for a seat.

  Politics

  Aug 18
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• Alberta family’s Caribbean ‘adventure of a lifetime’ could be grounded by Air Canada strike

  The spent four years planning a Caribbean adventure of a lifetime, but an Alberta family could be left high and dry by a strike at Air Canada.

  Economy

  Aug 15
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• Near-record rainfall in Calgary prompts soaring number of complaints about mosquitoes

  With more than twice the normal monthly amount of rain falling on Calgary in July of this year, outdoor enthusiasts in the city say there are a lot more mosquitos too.

  Environment

  Aug 5
• Overflowing storm pond puts Calgary homes at risk of flooding

  A dry pond behind a row of houses along Discovery Ridge Boulevard southwest is the main cause for concern, where residents say the city and province are blaming each other.

  Weather

  Jul 22
• Cyclist killed in collision with dump truck in Calgary’s southwest

  The driver of the truck remained on scene and made a statement to police as part of the investigation. The intersection was closed for much of Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Siksika Nation files legal challenge against province’s coal development decision

  The Siksika Nation says it's about more than just environmental concerns, saying development of the area would put its culture at risk.

  Environment

  Jul 10