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'Absolute nightmare': Calgarians call attention to the children unable to leave Ukraine

A group of Calgarians gathered along Memorial Drive Sunday to draw attention to what they call "disgusting" treatment of Ukrainian children.

Earlier this month, the head of the United Nations refugee agency accused Moscow of illegally issuing passports to unaccompanied Ukrainian child refugees, with the intent of adopting them into Russian families.

New Calgary cricket program sees dozens of children hit the field

A new Calgary cricket league is allowing children to take a swing at the sport — and it's already seen its popularity skyrocket.

The Future Stars Cricket League is bringing the sport to Calgary youth (CTV News Calgary/Jordan Kanygin).

Calgary firefighter bounces back after removal of volleyball-sized tumour

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, and Saturday, on World Cancer Day, many shared their stories in the hopes of helping others.

Calgary firefighter Lorne Miller is recovering after two cancer surgeries and two rounds of chemotherapy after a volleyball-sized tumour was discovered in his abdomen

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Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer reinvents the Queen's bench

Anyone who was at opening night of Governor-General award-winning playwright Kevin Loring's Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer will never hear someone summon "The Queen" again in the same way after the big reveal of Friday's boisterous opening night performance.

Gordon Patrick White, Shakhar Paleja and Juisa Jojic in Theatre Calgary production of Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer (Photo: Trudie Lee)

Political interference alleged in assessment hearings in Matthew de Grood case

Alberta's high court is being asked to overturn a review board decision relating to the stabbing deaths of five young people at a Calgary house party on the grounds the former provincial justice minister interfered.

Drivers gearing up for unique track at Calgary Nitro Rallycross event

Calgary is hosting a Nitro Rallycross event at Stampede Park’s GMC Stadium. on Feb. 4 and 5.

Calgary councillor proposes providing incentives for ATCO solar farm projects

Ward 12 Coun. Evan Spencer is seeking city council's approval to provide incentives to ATCO along with other companies considering the development of solar farms or low-carbon projects in Calgary.

Conan O'Brien's fascination with Vulcan, Alta., prompts parade marshal invite

A podcast mention of the southern Alberta town of Vulcan, and its embracement of all things Star Trek, has prompted festival officials to invite Conan O'Brien to lead its parade.

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First game of Battle of Highway 3 goes to Tigers as Medicine Hat tops Lethbridge

The first installment in the Battle of Highway 3 went to Medicine Hat Saturday, as the Tigers doubled up on the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-2, in a game played at Co-Op Place.

Medicine Hat defeated Lethbridge 4-2 Saturday in the first of three straight games against each other (Photo: Twitter@WHLHurricanes)

Bedard held off scoresheet but Pats come back in third for 3-2 victory

The Lethbridge Hurricanes kept Connor Bedard off the scoresheet for the first time in 36 games, but it wasn't enough, as the 'Canes lost 3-2 to the Regina Pats Friday night.

Excitement builds ahead of Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats coming to Lethbridge

The Regina Pats, led by Connor Bedard, were set to make their long-awaited first appearance of the season at the ENMAX Centre on Friday night.

Conan O'Brien's fascination with Vulcan, Alta., prompts parade marshal invite

A podcast mention of the southern Alberta town of Vulcan, and its embracement of all things Star Trek, has prompted festival officials to invite Conan O'Brien to lead its parade.

Pastor Artur Pawlowski goes to trial for Coutts border blockade sermon

Artur Pawlowski is charged with breaching a release order and mischief for inciting people at the border crossing, where truckers gathered to block a highway.

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The first battle tank from Canada destined for Ukraine lands in Poland, advocates come together to help sailors who have been stuck for months in a Quebec port, and Beyonce becomes the most decorated artist in Grammys history. Here's what you need to know to start your day.