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#YYC5 finds comfort foods to help Calgarians deal with cold weatherCommunity reporter Deb Matejicka brings us five of the best spots in the city to get cold-weather comfort food, as suggested by Global News Calgary viewers.FeaturesNov 10, 2018
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One man in life-threatening condition following southeast Calgary crashOne man is in hospital in potentially life-threatening condition following a single vehicle crash in southeast Calgary.TrafficMar 18, 2018
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Southeast Calgary crash sends 2 to hospitalCalgary police are investigating following an early morning crash that sent two people to hospital on Sunday.TrafficMar 11, 2018
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Police encourage victim in video of racist tirade at Calgary Superstore to come forwardCalgary police are hoping to speak with a man seen being shoved in a video that captured a racist tirade at a northeast Calgary Superstore.CanadaDec 6, 2017
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Calgary police investigate early morning stabbingCalgary police are investigating after an early morning stabbing in the city's southeast sent one man to hospital.CrimeOct 21, 2017
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Sunday shooting in Falconridge sends 2 to hospitalA man and woman are in hospital in serious condition after an early morning shooting in northeast Calgary. Police are investigating, but so far, do not have any suspects.CrimeOct 15, 2017
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2-alarm fire in northeast Calgary displaces 7, damages multiple homesSeven people are safe, but without a home, following a house fire in northeast Calgary.CanadaJul 22, 2017
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‘Excessive speed’ a factor in fiery Glenmore Trail crash: Calgary policeCalgary police say “excessive speed” is considered a “significant factor” in a fiery crash on Glenmore Trail on Saturday that sent three people to hospital.TrafficJul 22, 2017
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‘It’s awesome, man!’: Thrift shop find gives Calgary musician a fresh startAn unusual find at a Calgary thrift shop six years ago changed one man's life for the better.LifestyleJun 19, 2017
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Long-awaited bike lanes coming to east Calgary this summerConstruction on bike lanes in the eastern part of Calgary is set to begin this summer.TrafficJun 19, 2017
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Lack of immunizations causing ‘exponential’ increase of whooping cough in southern AlbertaAlberta Health Services is seeing a rapid growth of whooping cough in southern Alberta. Most cases are related to an outbreak of the disease in the area.CanadaJun 19, 2017
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Calgary airport shooting scare was based on false reports"The call we received has been determined as unfounded."CanadaJun 16, 2017
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Caught on camera: Deer runs full speed into Calgary buildingEmployees at a Calgary auto body shop were surprised to see the culprit of an attempted break in, which was caught on camera, was a deer.CanadaJun 16, 2017
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Parking bans now in effect for parts of Banff National ParkNew parking restrictions are now in effect for certain areas of Banff National Park. Parks Canada officials say the new rules were put in place with visitor and wildlife safety in mind.CanadaJun 16, 2017
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Calgary council grants city subsidiary approval in principle for Genesis Centre developmentCalgary city council has granted Attainable Homes an approval in principle for a development plan on 1.9 hectares of land near the Genesis Centre.CanadaJun 12, 2017
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Homicide unit investigating after 2 found dead in northwest Calgary homeThe homicide unit is investigating after two people were found dead inside a northwest Calgary home Saturday morning. Police are calling the deaths suspicious.CanadaJun 10, 2017
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Calgary students call for clean water for Canada’s 150 birthdayA group of Grade 7 students from Calgary spent their school year researching, fundraising and writing to government officials with one goal in mind: getting all First Nations across the country access to clean water.CanadaJun 6, 2017
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3 charged after weapons complaint forces lockdown of Alberta junior high schoolThree teenagers are facing multiple charges after a weapons complaint forced a Strathmore junior high school to lockdown.CanadaJun 6, 2017
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Man rushed to hospital from scene of Chestermere fireA man who was found at the scene of a fire near Chestermere, Alta., was taken to hospital in stable condition. Paramedics believe the man was suffering from a medical condition not related to the fire.CanadaJun 6, 2017
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Calgary police work to curb violence after fatal stabbing, daylight shooting over 48-hour spanCalgary police are assuring the public they are working on curbing violent crime in the city. The statement comes following a deadly weekend, which saw a man stabbed to death and another man die in a shooting over a 48-hour period.CrimeJun 5, 2017
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3-year-old Alberta boy dies in hospital days after being pulled from backyard poolA three-year-old Alberta boy who spent four days in hospital fighting for his life after being found unconscious in a swimming pool died Monday. RCMP are still trying to determine how the boy ended up in the pool.Jun 5, 2017
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Thousands without power as rain, high winds sweep through Calgary and surrounding areaThousands were without power Wednesday afternoon thanks to heavy rain and high winds hammering Calgary and the surrounding area.WeatherMay 24, 2017
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42 cases of norovirus illnesses related to raw oyster consumption sparks AHS warningWith more than 40 reported cases of norovirus in Alberta linked to raw oysters, Alberta Health Services is reminding people in the province to make sure their seafood is fully cooked before they eat it.HealthMay 24, 2017
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One man in hospital following shooting in southwest CalgaryCalgary police are investigating after an early morning shooting sent one person to hospital. Emergency crews were called to the 32oo block of Elbow Drive S.W. around 5:20 a.m. Saturday. At the scene, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital in stable condition. Police are still in the early...CrimeMay 20, 2017
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Police investigating after stabbing in southwest CalgaryA man is in hospital in life-threatening condition after being stabbed in southwest Calgary. Police are investigating.CrimeApr 15, 2017
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