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A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta
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A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta
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City wants researchers to study Calgarians’ exposure to noise
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Road rage becoming more common on Calgary roads: research
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Election signs vandalized in Chestermere
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Calgary officials cautiously optimistic for July 5 water repair completion
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Nenshi aims to transform Alberta NDP, faces challenge in divided Calgary
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Some Calgary car washes reopen amid water restrictions
01:49 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary condo complex destroyed by fire
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‘Let’s Go Oilers’: a chant likey heard all the way from Calgary to Edmonton
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A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta
Description
April 15, 2024
A local expert says don’t expect a drought to save us from mosquitoes this year. A drought-resistant variety that carries the West Nile virus has appeared in Alberta and it strikes earlier in the year than most. Doug Vaessen reports.
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A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta02:08 | April 15, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2716:00 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary Stampeders’ Demario Houston success leads back home01:26 | 8 hours ago
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16 Ave reopened after water main repairs02:16 | 8 hours ago
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Binding arbitration ordered in WestJet mechanics’ dispute03:14 | 8 hours ago
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Timeline for reopening Calgary pools not clear02:05 | 9 hours ago
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Alberta Sheriffs shut down 5th suspected drug den in as many weeks01:59 | 9 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2618:31 | June 26, 2024
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Rosebud Theatre weaves together history and the arts02:01 | June 26, 2024
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Calgary teen race car driver Alex Berg makes history in British Formula Four victory01:53 | June 26, 2024
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City wants researchers to study Calgarians’ exposure to noise02:02 | June 26, 2024
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Hotel heartbreak for Alberta family after hotel raises booking price02:06 | June 26, 2024
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Road rage becoming more common on Calgary roads: research01:58 | June 26, 2024
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Equine therapy charity scrambles for new home after being evicted by Shriners01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Town and Country affordable housing conversion looks for $5M in donations02:05 | June 26, 2024
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UPS delivers in the fight against human trafficking01:48 | June 26, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2516:17 | June 25, 2024
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Calgary boxer set to make boxing history01:57 | June 25, 2024
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Summer travel plans soar along with prices02:05 | June 25, 2024
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Calgary water main repairs finished, process to re-introduce water starts this week02:22 | June 25, 2024
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Calgary attractions work to balance costs with affordability01:48 | June 25, 2024
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Wildlife enthusiasts urged to stay safe as bear sightings increase road risks02:00 | June 25, 2024
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Downtown-Calgary-office-to-residential-project officially launched under city’s new incentive program02:00 | June 25, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2415:38 | June 24, 2024
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Western fashion: from hat to boot01:43 | June 24, 2024
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Election signs vandalized in Chestermere01:32 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary officials cautiously optimistic for July 5 water repair completion02:09 | June 24, 2024
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Nenshi aims to transform Alberta NDP, faces challenge in divided Calgary02:04 | June 24, 2024
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Some Calgary car washes reopen amid water restrictions01:49 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary condo complex destroyed by fire01:56 | June 24, 2024
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‘Let’s Go Oilers’: a chant likey heard all the way from Calgary to Edmonton01:56 | June 24, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2114:26 | June 21, 2024
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A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta02:08 | April 15, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2716:00 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary Stampeders’ Demario Houston success leads back home01:26 | 8 hours ago
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16 Ave reopened after water main repairs02:16 | 8 hours ago
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Binding arbitration ordered in WestJet mechanics’ dispute03:14 | 8 hours ago
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Timeline for reopening Calgary pools not clear02:05 | 9 hours ago
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Alberta Sheriffs shut down 5th suspected drug den in as many weeks01:59 | 9 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2618:31 | June 26, 2024
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Rosebud Theatre weaves together history and the arts02:01 | June 26, 2024
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Calgary teen race car driver Alex Berg makes history in British Formula Four victory01:53 | June 26, 2024
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City wants researchers to study Calgarians’ exposure to noise02:02 | June 26, 2024
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Hotel heartbreak for Alberta family after hotel raises booking price02:06 | June 26, 2024
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Road rage becoming more common on Calgary roads: research01:58 | June 26, 2024
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Equine therapy charity scrambles for new home after being evicted by Shriners01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Town and Country affordable housing conversion looks for $5M in donations02:05 | June 26, 2024
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UPS delivers in the fight against human trafficking01:48 | June 26, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2516:17 | June 25, 2024
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Calgary boxer set to make boxing history01:57 | June 25, 2024
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Summer travel plans soar along with prices02:05 | June 25, 2024
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Calgary water main repairs finished, process to re-introduce water starts this week02:22 | June 25, 2024
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Calgary attractions work to balance costs with affordability01:48 | June 25, 2024
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Wildlife enthusiasts urged to stay safe as bear sightings increase road risks02:00 | June 25, 2024
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Downtown-Calgary-office-to-residential-project officially launched under city’s new incentive program02:00 | June 25, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2415:38 | June 24, 2024
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Western fashion: from hat to boot01:43 | June 24, 2024
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Election signs vandalized in Chestermere01:32 | June 24, 2024
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Calgary officials cautiously optimistic for July 5 water repair completion02:09 | June 24, 2024
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Nenshi aims to transform Alberta NDP, faces challenge in divided Calgary02:04 | June 24, 2024
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Some Calgary car washes reopen amid water restrictions01:49 | June 24, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 2114:26 | June 21, 2024
A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta
Description
April 15, 2024
A local expert says don’t expect a drought to save us from mosquitoes this year. A drought-resistant variety that carries the West Nile virus has appeared in Alberta and it strikes earlier in the year than most. Doug Vaessen reports.
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