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Rising produce prices, scarce supplies have more people turning to in-home growing systems
Description
November 18, 2022
If you’re finding it challenging to find fresh greens at a decent price, or even find them at all, some Calgarians are ready to help. As Gil Tucker reports, when it comes to a lack of lettuce, they’re meeting the problem head-on with some home-grown solutions.
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Rising produce prices, scarce supplies have more people turning to in-home growing systems02:00 | November 18, 2022
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Calgary Animal Services launches new foster program for pets in need02:50 | July 4, 2024
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Join the City of Calgary’s Adopt-a-Thon and give pets like Cinnamon a loving home03:37 | June 6, 2024
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Calgary’s housing crisis: secondary suite incentive program explained03:40 | June 5, 2024
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Teen dies after being struck by freight train in northwest Calgary02:00 | May 28, 2024
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Calgary Health Foundation Hospital Home Lottery Ford F-150 Lightning Lariot/Porsche Cayenne Winners Announced01:42 | May 16, 2024
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Calgary Health Foundation Hospital Home Lottery Audi Q4/BMW Winners Announced01:31 | May 16, 2024
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Rare albino porcupine captured on video in Medicine Hat00:40 | May 10, 2024
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Calling all animal lovers: City of Calgary seeks volunteers for PAWS pet program03:16 | May 2, 2024
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Alberta mother advocates organ donation discussion, sharing son’s inspiring decision04:01 | April 26, 2024
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30 Years of Compassion: Christine McIver’s Legacy in childhood cancer support04:04 | April 24, 2024
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Calgary RCAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday during air force centennial01:21 | April 16, 2024
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Matthew de Grood returns to Calgary a decade after tragic Brentwood deaths00:47 | April 9, 2024
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Calgary’s new ‘Wise Whiskers’ program educates kids on animal safety03:11 | April 4, 2024
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RCMP Major Crimes investigating after body found west of Calgary00:23 | April 4, 2024
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Calgary police investigating suspicious death at hotel following shots fired complaint01:51 | March 25, 2024
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17-year-old singer/songwriter from Calgary wows American Idol judges02:02 | March 25, 2024
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‘Hail Caesar!’: Calgary woman launches campaign to change National Caesar Day01:32 | March 13, 2024
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Meet Cody the cat and learn pet safety measures from the City of Calgary03:02 | March 7, 2024
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Calgary ‘leaplings’ celebrate their special day02:04 | February 29, 2024
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Navigating tax season: Ombudsperson offers insight into CRA service03:51 | February 28, 2024
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Flag bearer Shane Stewart and Team Alberta’s Jodie Flanagan share Special Olympics excitement03:39 | February 27, 2024
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Calgary native Ryan Belleville brings hilarious show to The Laugh Shop03:51 | February 22, 2024
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Uncertainty over new rules on renewable energy sources in Alberta as moratorium set to lift01:35 | February 14, 2024
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Calgary’s Free Ride Home Program ensures lost pets return safely to owners03:06 | February 8, 2024
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Calgary chef wins major cooking competition in France01:47 | January 29, 2024
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Ice cream company serves up way to ‘really celebrate’ Calgary dogs in 202401:29 | January 25, 2024
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Braden Griffiths takes the stage in ‘Meteor Shower’ at Theatre Calgary03:32 | January 24, 2024
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City of Calgary’s Animal Services highlights mental stimulation ideas for pets in winter02:38 | January 4, 2024
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Alberta Motor Association expert urges winter road preparedness ahead of holiday travel03:13 | December 19, 2023
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Global Calgary’s Holiday Cookie Sale raises thousands for the Magic of Christmas01:48 | November 30, 2023
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Fire department reminds Calgarians to be safe with carbon monoxide following poisonings03:32 | November 28, 2023
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Rising produce prices, scarce supplies have more people turning to in-home growing systems02:00 | November 18, 2022
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Calgary Animal Services launches new foster program for pets in need02:50 | July 4, 2024
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Join the City of Calgary’s Adopt-a-Thon and give pets like Cinnamon a loving home03:37 | June 6, 2024
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Calgary’s housing crisis: secondary suite incentive program explained03:40 | June 5, 2024
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Teen dies after being struck by freight train in northwest Calgary02:00 | May 28, 2024
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Calgary Health Foundation Hospital Home Lottery Ford F-150 Lightning Lariot/Porsche Cayenne Winners Announced01:42 | May 16, 2024
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Rare albino porcupine captured on video in Medicine Hat00:40 | May 10, 2024
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Calling all animal lovers: City of Calgary seeks volunteers for PAWS pet program03:16 | May 2, 2024
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Alberta mother advocates organ donation discussion, sharing son’s inspiring decision04:01 | April 26, 2024
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30 Years of Compassion: Christine McIver’s Legacy in childhood cancer support04:04 | April 24, 2024
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Calgary RCAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday during air force centennial01:21 | April 16, 2024
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Matthew de Grood returns to Calgary a decade after tragic Brentwood deaths00:47 | April 9, 2024
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Calgary’s new ‘Wise Whiskers’ program educates kids on animal safety03:11 | April 4, 2024
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RCMP Major Crimes investigating after body found west of Calgary00:23 | April 4, 2024
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Calgary police investigating suspicious death at hotel following shots fired complaint01:51 | March 25, 2024
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17-year-old singer/songwriter from Calgary wows American Idol judges02:02 | March 25, 2024
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‘Hail Caesar!’: Calgary woman launches campaign to change National Caesar Day01:32 | March 13, 2024
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Meet Cody the cat and learn pet safety measures from the City of Calgary03:02 | March 7, 2024
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Calgary ‘leaplings’ celebrate their special day02:04 | February 29, 2024
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Uncertainty over new rules on renewable energy sources in Alberta as moratorium set to lift01:35 | February 14, 2024
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Calgary chef wins major cooking competition in France01:47 | January 29, 2024
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City of Calgary’s Animal Services highlights mental stimulation ideas for pets in winter02:38 | January 4, 2024
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Alberta Motor Association expert urges winter road preparedness ahead of holiday travel03:13 | December 19, 2023
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Global Calgary’s Holiday Cookie Sale raises thousands for the Magic of Christmas01:48 | November 30, 2023
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Fire department reminds Calgarians to be safe with carbon monoxide following poisonings03:32 | November 28, 2023
Rising produce prices, scarce supplies have more people turning to in-home growing systems
Description
November 18, 2022
If you’re finding it challenging to find fresh greens at a decent price, or even find them at all, some Calgarians are ready to help. As Gil Tucker reports, when it comes to a lack of lettuce, they’re meeting the problem head-on with some home-grown solutions.
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