Top 10 Calgary stories of 2018
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Top 10 Calgary stories of 2018
02:06 | December 27, 2018
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Rescued and Ready: Meet Gene, the feline survivor seeking a loving home
02:34 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainability
01:40 | 9 hours ago
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Calgary Opera’s new show features ‘fantastic’ effects, costumes
01:34 | April 17, 2024
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Meet Harvey: The affectionate black dog
02:35 | April 17, 2024
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Calgary RCAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday during air force centennial
01:21 | April 16, 2024
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Calgary-area veteran plays ‘very exciting’ role in new salute to Canadian soldiers
01:43 | April 16, 2024
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Global Calgary’s Joelle Tomlinson opens up about her Boston Marathon journey
03:33 | April 15, 2024
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‘Very special’ Calgary project shares newcomers’ stories
01:47 | April 11, 2024
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Indigenous artist shares traditions and culture in Calgary
01:56 | April 10, 2024
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Hockey Marathon for the Kids continues to skate towards world record
02:00 | April 9, 2024
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Meet Minty Fresh: Adorable feline seeking a forever home
02:29 | April 8, 2024
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Fictional future: New Calgary exhibit showcases rare H.G. Wells books
01:59 | April 5, 2024
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Calgary’s new ‘Wise Whiskers’ program educates kids on animal safety
03:11 | April 4, 2024
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Calgarian’s colourful campaign urges dog owners to pick up after their pets
01:17 | April 4, 2024
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Calgarians say inclusivity at international dance event ‘makes the world a better place’
01:22 | April 3, 2024
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Calgary Food Bank celebrates ‘April Foods Day’
01:55 | April 3, 2024
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Smart, energetic Sterling is looking for a forever home
02:32 | April 3, 2024
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‘Really inspiring:’ Calgary jewelry designer supports women worldwide
01:59 | April 2, 2024
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Canadian dance duo takes funk on the road
02:05 | April 1, 2024
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Loveable Meatball is available for adoption at the Calgary Humane Society
02:05 | April 1, 2024
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Calgary canines help veterinary students develop safety, handling skills
01:39 | March 28, 2024
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Alberta teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championship
01:47 | March 27, 2024
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Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society faces financial crisis and increased demand
01:48 | March 27, 2024
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Adopt Chevy: Cochrane Humane Society’s playful canine seeks forever home
02:35 | March 27, 2024
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Discover Senna: A smart and gentle Husky available for adoption
02:13 | March 25, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Melissa Boisvenue runs from heartbreak to hope
02:15 | March 22, 2024
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Pyramid power: Calgary woman’s ‘very potent’ sourdough starter has roots in ancient Egypt
01:48 | March 22, 2024
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Meet Carly: The gentle senior dog seeking a loving home
02:44 | March 22, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Former 911 dispatcher finds solace in breaking trail
02:15 | March 21, 2024
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Calgary teens create ‘everlasting bouquets’ for kids in hospital
01:43 | March 21, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Record-breaking runner unveils highs and lows of triumph
02:09 | March 20, 2024
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Top 10 Calgary stories of 2018
02:06 | December 27, 2018
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Rescued and Ready: Meet Gene, the feline survivor seeking a loving home
02:34 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainability
01:40 | 9 hours ago
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Calgary Opera’s new show features ‘fantastic’ effects, costumes
01:34 | April 17, 2024
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Meet Harvey: The affectionate black dog
02:35 | April 17, 2024
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Calgary RCAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday during air force centennial
01:21 | April 16, 2024
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Calgary-area veteran plays ‘very exciting’ role in new salute to Canadian soldiers
01:43 | April 16, 2024
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Global Calgary’s Joelle Tomlinson opens up about her Boston Marathon journey
03:33 | April 15, 2024
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‘Very special’ Calgary project shares newcomers’ stories
01:47 | April 11, 2024
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Indigenous artist shares traditions and culture in Calgary
01:56 | April 10, 2024
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Hockey Marathon for the Kids continues to skate towards world record
02:00 | April 9, 2024
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Meet Minty Fresh: Adorable feline seeking a forever home
02:29 | April 8, 2024
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Fictional future: New Calgary exhibit showcases rare H.G. Wells books
01:59 | April 5, 2024
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Calgary’s new ‘Wise Whiskers’ program educates kids on animal safety
03:11 | April 4, 2024
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Calgarian’s colourful campaign urges dog owners to pick up after their pets
01:17 | April 4, 2024
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Calgarians say inclusivity at international dance event ‘makes the world a better place’
01:22 | April 3, 2024
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Calgary Food Bank celebrates ‘April Foods Day’
01:55 | April 3, 2024
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Smart, energetic Sterling is looking for a forever home
02:32 | April 3, 2024
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‘Really inspiring:’ Calgary jewelry designer supports women worldwide
01:59 | April 2, 2024
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Canadian dance duo takes funk on the road
02:05 | April 1, 2024
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Loveable Meatball is available for adoption at the Calgary Humane Society
02:05 | April 1, 2024
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Calgary canines help veterinary students develop safety, handling skills
01:39 | March 28, 2024
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Alberta teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championship
01:47 | March 27, 2024
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Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society faces financial crisis and increased demand
01:48 | March 27, 2024
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Adopt Chevy: Cochrane Humane Society’s playful canine seeks forever home
02:35 | March 27, 2024
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Discover Senna: A smart and gentle Husky available for adoption
02:13 | March 25, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Melissa Boisvenue runs from heartbreak to hope
02:15 | March 22, 2024
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Pyramid power: Calgary woman’s ‘very potent’ sourdough starter has roots in ancient Egypt
01:48 | March 22, 2024
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Meet Carly: The gentle senior dog seeking a loving home
02:44 | March 22, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Former 911 dispatcher finds solace in breaking trail
02:15 | March 21, 2024
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Calgary teens create ‘everlasting bouquets’ for kids in hospital
01:43 | March 21, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Record-breaking runner unveils highs and lows of triumph
02:09 | March 20, 2024
Top 10 Calgary stories of 2018
Description
December 27, 2018
Thu, Dec 27: As 2018 comes to an end, Heide Pearson takes a look back at Global Calgary's Top 10 online stories of the year as determined by our readers.
Read more:
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Top 10 Calgary stories of 201802:06 | December 27, 2018
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Rescued and Ready: Meet Gene, the feline survivor seeking a loving home02:34 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainability01:40 | 9 hours ago
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Calgary Opera’s new show features ‘fantastic’ effects, costumes01:34 | April 17, 2024
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Meet Harvey: The affectionate black dog02:35 | April 17, 2024
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Calgary RCAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday during air force centennial01:21 | April 16, 2024
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Calgary-area veteran plays ‘very exciting’ role in new salute to Canadian soldiers01:43 | April 16, 2024
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Global Calgary’s Joelle Tomlinson opens up about her Boston Marathon journey03:33 | April 15, 2024
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‘Very special’ Calgary project shares newcomers’ stories01:47 | April 11, 2024
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Indigenous artist shares traditions and culture in Calgary01:56 | April 10, 2024
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Hockey Marathon for the Kids continues to skate towards world record02:00 | April 9, 2024
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Meet Minty Fresh: Adorable feline seeking a forever home02:29 | April 8, 2024
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Fictional future: New Calgary exhibit showcases rare H.G. Wells books01:59 | April 5, 2024
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Calgary’s new ‘Wise Whiskers’ program educates kids on animal safety03:11 | April 4, 2024
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Calgarian’s colourful campaign urges dog owners to pick up after their pets01:17 | April 4, 2024
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Calgarians say inclusivity at international dance event ‘makes the world a better place’01:22 | April 3, 2024
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Calgary Food Bank celebrates ‘April Foods Day’01:55 | April 3, 2024
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Smart, energetic Sterling is looking for a forever home02:32 | April 3, 2024
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‘Really inspiring:’ Calgary jewelry designer supports women worldwide01:59 | April 2, 2024
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Canadian dance duo takes funk on the road02:05 | April 1, 2024
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Loveable Meatball is available for adoption at the Calgary Humane Society02:05 | April 1, 2024
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Calgary canines help veterinary students develop safety, handling skills01:39 | March 28, 2024
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Alberta teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championship01:47 | March 27, 2024
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Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society faces financial crisis and increased demand01:48 | March 27, 2024
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Adopt Chevy: Cochrane Humane Society’s playful canine seeks forever home02:35 | March 27, 2024
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Discover Senna: A smart and gentle Husky available for adoption02:13 | March 25, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Melissa Boisvenue runs from heartbreak to hope02:15 | March 22, 2024
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Pyramid power: Calgary woman’s ‘very potent’ sourdough starter has roots in ancient Egypt01:48 | March 22, 2024
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Meet Carly: The gentle senior dog seeking a loving home02:44 | March 22, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Former 911 dispatcher finds solace in breaking trail02:15 | March 21, 2024
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Calgary teens create ‘everlasting bouquets’ for kids in hospital01:43 | March 21, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Record-breaking runner unveils highs and lows of triumph02:09 | March 20, 2024
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Top 10 Calgary stories of 201802:06 | December 27, 2018
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Rescued and Ready: Meet Gene, the feline survivor seeking a loving home02:34 | 8 hours ago
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Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainability01:40 | 9 hours ago
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Calgary Opera’s new show features ‘fantastic’ effects, costumes01:34 | April 17, 2024
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Meet Harvey: The affectionate black dog02:35 | April 17, 2024
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Calgary RCAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday during air force centennial01:21 | April 16, 2024
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Calgary-area veteran plays ‘very exciting’ role in new salute to Canadian soldiers01:43 | April 16, 2024
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Global Calgary’s Joelle Tomlinson opens up about her Boston Marathon journey03:33 | April 15, 2024
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‘Very special’ Calgary project shares newcomers’ stories01:47 | April 11, 2024
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Indigenous artist shares traditions and culture in Calgary01:56 | April 10, 2024
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Hockey Marathon for the Kids continues to skate towards world record02:00 | April 9, 2024
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Meet Minty Fresh: Adorable feline seeking a forever home02:29 | April 8, 2024
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Fictional future: New Calgary exhibit showcases rare H.G. Wells books01:59 | April 5, 2024
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Calgary’s new ‘Wise Whiskers’ program educates kids on animal safety03:11 | April 4, 2024
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Calgarian’s colourful campaign urges dog owners to pick up after their pets01:17 | April 4, 2024
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Calgarians say inclusivity at international dance event ‘makes the world a better place’01:22 | April 3, 2024
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Calgary Food Bank celebrates ‘April Foods Day’01:55 | April 3, 2024
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Smart, energetic Sterling is looking for a forever home02:32 | April 3, 2024
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‘Really inspiring:’ Calgary jewelry designer supports women worldwide01:59 | April 2, 2024
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Canadian dance duo takes funk on the road02:05 | April 1, 2024
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Loveable Meatball is available for adoption at the Calgary Humane Society02:05 | April 1, 2024
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Calgary canines help veterinary students develop safety, handling skills01:39 | March 28, 2024
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Alberta teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championship01:47 | March 27, 2024
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Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society faces financial crisis and increased demand01:48 | March 27, 2024
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Adopt Chevy: Cochrane Humane Society’s playful canine seeks forever home02:35 | March 27, 2024
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Discover Senna: A smart and gentle Husky available for adoption02:13 | March 25, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Melissa Boisvenue runs from heartbreak to hope02:15 | March 22, 2024
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Pyramid power: Calgary woman’s ‘very potent’ sourdough starter has roots in ancient Egypt01:48 | March 22, 2024
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Meet Carly: The gentle senior dog seeking a loving home02:44 | March 22, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Former 911 dispatcher finds solace in breaking trail02:15 | March 21, 2024
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Calgary teens create ‘everlasting bouquets’ for kids in hospital01:43 | March 21, 2024
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Journeys of the Sole: Record-breaking runner unveils highs and lows of triumph02:09 | March 20, 2024
Top 10 Calgary stories of 2018
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December 27, 2018
Thu, Dec 27: As 2018 comes to an end, Heide Pearson takes a look back at Global Calgary's Top 10 online stories of the year as determined by our readers.
Read more:
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