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• City of Calgary says wild weather swings have pothole crews playing catch-up

  It is pothole season, and while City of Calgary crews are already working to repair the divots in the road, the recent wild swings in the weather mean they're playing catch-up.

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  Apr 10
• Edmonton gets another spring snowfall — but there are benefits

  One Edmontonian said while he is ready for warmer temperatures, snow later in the season is actually a good thing for gardeners.

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  Apr 7
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• Prairies, northern Ontario brrr-ace for Alberta clipper and more snow

  Anywhere from 10 to 30 cm. of snow is expected to fall over a large region spanning from northeast B.C. to northern Ontario, courtesy of an Alberta clipper sweeping across Canada.

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  Apr 7
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• Spring snow coming as central Alberta farmers say fields in better shape than recent years

  More snow is coming and about 15 cm is expected in areas north of Edmonton. For some farmers, the precipitation's timing is less than ideal — but not unwelcome.

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  Apr 6
• Nasty Easter weekend weather leads to chaos on roads in Calgary area

  Another blast of winter weather hit the Calgary area this Easter weekend, and while it may be unwelcome for many people, it does not come as a surprise.

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  Apr 6
• Another spring snowstorm snarls Calgary roads, causes dozens of crashes

  Calgarians woke to a blanket of heavy wet snow that caused chaos on city streets and resulted in at least 163 crashes on Thursday morning.

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  Apr 2
• Snow in the forecast for Calgary, Edmonton areas ahead of the long weekend

  With snow in the forecast, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Calgary and area, and is warning of the possibility of some tricky travel conditions.

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  Apr 1
• Calgary hit by unexpected blast of spring snow, causing dozens of crashes

  It appears many Calgarians were caught off guard by a sudden and heavy spring snowstorm that blanketed the city during the busy Wednesday morning rush hour.

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  Mar 25
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• Albertans’ interest in alternative forms of travel growing as fuel prices spike

  Electric vehicles and RVs are just a few of the purchases Albertans are considering as a way to combat the soaring costs of commuting and traveling caused by spiking oil prices.

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  Mar 24
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• Massive avalanche closes Alberta’s Icefields Parkway until at least Saturday

  A massive, 500-metre wide avalanche triggered by Parks Canada staff during avalanche control work on Highway 93 over the weekend shutdown the Icefields Parkway.

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  Mar 23
• 13 years after Calgary’s devastating flood, 6 riverfront properties are for sale

  It has been 13 years since the city of Calgary was devastated by a flood, now several properties that were deemed inhabitable following the disaster, are being put up for sale.

  Economy

  Mar 23
• Avalanche Canada warns of ‘extreme’ danger in parts of southern Alberta and B.C.

  Avalanche Canada is warning of very dangerous avalanche conditions in a large swath of southern Alberta and British Columbia and is recommending people stay out of the backcountry.

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  Mar 20
• Migraine sufferers in southern Alberta struggle to find affordable treatments

  While southern Alberta's famous Chinooks are famous for the warm weather they bring, for some they are also infamous for the 'pounding, throbbing' headaches that accompany them.

  Health

  Mar 17
• High winds blow roof off school, wreak havoc across Alberta

  Wind gusts of 80 to over 120 kilometres an hour swept across Alberta on Sunday, downing trees and power lines, tipping sheds and ripping sections of roofs from buildings.

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  Mar 9
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• Much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan set to see dangerous winds

  The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.

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  Mar 8
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• Meteorologists warn Alberta travel could be tricky, up to 30 cm of snow forecast

  A large swath of southern Alberta is under a snowfall warning, with up to 30 centimetres of snow forecast to fall in some areas before the snow tapers off by Saturday morning.

  Environment

  Feb 27
• Teen killed in avalanche at popular ski resort west of Calgary

  Alberta RCMP said two people became trapped in an avalanche west of Calgary. A 15-year-old was found unresponsive and was killed.

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  Feb 27
• Heavy snowfall, high wind warnings issued for much of southern Alberta

  Another winter storm is on the way for southern Alberta with up to 30 cm of snow and wind gusts around 130 km/h in some areas forecast for Friday.

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  Feb 26
• Calgary family living in a car calls for more resources for unhoused families

  A Calgary family, forced to live in their car, are shedding light on the challenges of finding shelter for families that want to stat together.

  Economy

  Feb 24
• Much of Alberta could see 10 to 30 cm of snow this week

  A majority of central and southern Alberta are under winter storm and snowfall warnings, with 10 to 40 centimetres expected starting on Monday.

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  Feb 15
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• Fireball lights up Alberta sky

  A fireball lit up the sky over central Alberta on Tuesday morning, with people not just seeing it, but also hearing the roar and feeling the meteor rumble.

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  Feb 10
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• Record snow drought in Western US raises concerns for water shortages and wildfires

  With thousands of warm temperature records being broken across the U.S. Midwest this winter, scientists say snow cover and snow depth are at their lowest levels in decades.

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  Feb 10
• Edmonton’s warm weather good for summer businesses — challenging for winter events

  Many people in Alberta are heading outside to enjoy the sun and above-zero temperatures, but the warm weather is creating challenges for some winter events.

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  Feb 5
• Record-setting temperatures in Alberta prompt warnings about wildfire danger

  This week's record-setting temperatures in southern Alberta, combined with strong winds, a recent lack of precipitation and dry conditions, mean a growing danger of wildfires.

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  Feb 5