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Cremated remains mistakenly donated to Calgary thrift store; staff searching for man’s family
Description
March 10, 2020
Many things can turn up at a thrift store, but when ashes in an urn turned up at a Calgary Value Village store, it sent staff into a desperate search for his family. Jill Croteau reports.
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Cremated remains mistakenly donated to Calgary thrift store; staff searching for man’s family02:22 | March 10, 2020
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Calgary depots run ‘very important’ bottle drive to support food bank01:46 | July 24, 2024
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4-month-old Dusk is looking for a family to take him on outdoor adventures02:58 | July 24, 2024
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Calgarians celebrate National Hot Dog Day01:43 | July 17, 2024
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New dog ice cream raises money to support Calgary animal rescue efforts01:42 | July 17, 2024
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Calgary-area hip hop dancers celebrate ‘super cool’ win at national competition01:37 | July 16, 2024
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2-month-old Russet Norkotah is looking for a family to teach her how to socialize03:02 | July 15, 2024
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Stage of Wonders features local talent at Calgary Stampede01:59 | July 12, 2024
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Meet Madison: fun little dog looking for an active family02:46 | July 12, 2024
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Chainsaw juggler wows crowds during Calgary Stampede01:31 | July 12, 2024
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New tours celebrate Indigenous culture at Calgary Stampede01:41 | July 11, 2024
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Flipping fun: Pancake breakfasts steeped in culture01:45 | July 9, 2024
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BMO Centre blossoms with floral display for Calgary Stampede02:00 | July 8, 2024
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Indigenous designers showcased at Calgary fashion show: ‘So empowering’01:48 | July 5, 2024
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Coding for Veterans turning heads at its first Calgary Stampede Parade01:44 | July 5, 2024
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Cremated remains mistakenly donated to Calgary thrift store; staff searching for man’s family02:22 | March 10, 2020
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Running to make Disney dreams come true01:47 | August 12, 2024
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Alberta bottle depots collect empties for Jasper wildfire relief01:50 | July 31, 2024
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Calgarians celebrate National Hot Dog Day01:43 | July 17, 2024
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New dog ice cream raises money to support Calgary animal rescue efforts01:42 | July 17, 2024
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Calgary-area hip hop dancers celebrate ‘super cool’ win at national competition01:37 | July 16, 2024
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2-month-old Russet Norkotah is looking for a family to teach her how to socialize03:02 | July 15, 2024
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Stage of Wonders features local talent at Calgary Stampede01:59 | July 12, 2024
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Meet Madison: fun little dog looking for an active family02:46 | July 12, 2024
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Chainsaw juggler wows crowds during Calgary Stampede01:31 | July 12, 2024
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New tours celebrate Indigenous culture at Calgary Stampede01:41 | July 11, 2024
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Calgary air cadet ‘excited and honoured’ to earn spot in U.S. training program01:27 | July 11, 2024
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Ride On: Calgary brewery’s collaboration with Calgary Stampede a truly local brew01:55 | July 10, 2024
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‘Absolutely fascinating’: beekeeper rounds up uninvited guests at Calgary care home01:54 | July 9, 2024
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Cremated remains mistakenly donated to Calgary thrift store; staff searching for man’s family
Description
March 10, 2020
Many things can turn up at a thrift store, but when ashes in an urn turned up at a Calgary Value Village store, it sent staff into a desperate search for his family. Jill Croteau reports.
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