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May long weekend kicks off camping season
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May long weekend kicks off camping season
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May 21, 2016
Fri, May 20: Thousands hit the road to begin the May long weekend Friday. Alberta Parks says camp site reservations are up six per cent over last year as many Albertans enjoy a ''staycation" due to the economic downturn and a high U.S. dollar. Gary Bobrovitz reports.
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Two young girls found dead in Sylvan Lake hotel room01:11 | April 13, 2023
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Calgary emergency room doctors make emotional music video01:52 | November 3, 2021
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Calgary to consider state of local emergency following provincial restrictions01:33 | November 25, 2020
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May long weekend kicks off camping season01:38 | May 21, 2016
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Calgary city council shortens Phase 1 of Green Line LRT with new $6.2B cost02:00 | July 31, 2024
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Candlelight vigil for slain Calgary teen01:40 | September 8, 2023
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Heat advisory and power demand alert issued in Central and Southern Alberta02:02 | June 8, 2023
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Two young girls found dead in Sylvan Lake hotel room01:11 | April 13, 2023
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Emergency crews line Deerfoot Trail reminding motorists to slow down and move over01:54 | March 10, 2023
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May long weekend kicks off camping season
Description
May 21, 2016
Fri, May 20: Thousands hit the road to begin the May long weekend Friday. Alberta Parks says camp site reservations are up six per cent over last year as many Albertans enjoy a ''staycation" due to the economic downturn and a high U.S. dollar. Gary Bobrovitz reports.
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