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• Kenney government should own up to its 'reckless' summer plan, AFL says

  As the Alberta legislature is set to open its fall session on Monday, a group representing about 170,000 workers wants to see a vast improvement from Jason Kenney and his government.

  

• 'Going in the right direction': Cases in Alberta trend down as 2 doses required for vaccine passport

  The latest layer of protection against COVID-19 in Alberta takes effect Monday as two doses will be required when providing proof of vaccination.

  

• Assault and possible firearms incident in Lacombe County shuts down Highway 2A

  The Lacombe Police Service and RCMP are investigating an “assault and possible firearms-related complaint” in Lacombe County Sunday evening.

  

• CRB, wage and rent subsidies come to an end, but Calgary restaurants and hotels still confident in new COVID-19 relief

  Businesses in Calgary’s tourism and hospitality industry are breathing a small sigh of relief after the federal government unveiled new targeted subsidies to help them and other operations struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic.

  

• Residents of Calgary townhouse complex fight against unsafe living conditions

  Mold, bed bugs and rodents are just a few of the reasons why Calgarians living at one townhouse complex were protesting on Saturday.

• Former PM Chretien on inflation concerns, current affairs

  Former prime minister Jean Chretien says he is concerned about the future of Canada's economy, with inflation at a near 20-year high, saying in a wide-ranging interview with Evan Solomon, host of CTV's Question Period, that Canada is 'moving into a dark alley.'

• New 'Delta Plus' COVID-19 strain being investigated, but is it more contagious?

  A new Delta subvariant COVID-19 strain has been designated a 'Variant Under Investigation' by the U.K., saying early evidence suggests it may be more transmissible compared to Delta.

• Assistant director on 'Rust' was subject of complaints dating back to 2019

  An assistant director on the film set of 'Rust' was the subject of complaints over safety and his behaviour on set during two productions in 2019

• Hindu community holds peaceful protest against attacks in Bangladesh

  Calgary’s Hindu community gathered in a peaceful protest to condemn the attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh in recent days that have resulted in deaths.

• 'Scary' supply chain issues are even impacting Halloween costumes

  For those celebrating Halloween this year, it may be one of the scariest parts of the festivities: many retailers are scrambling for stock this year, and those who do have costumes and decorations are charging a lot more.

• Lindholm's 2nd hat trick lifts Flames past Caps 4-3 in OT

  Elias Lindholm completed his second career hat trick with a one-timer 2:46 into overtime, and the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Saturday.

• Police investigate afternoon shooting in Falconridge

  Calgary police are investigating a shooting in the northeast community of Falconridge.

• Calgary family's house of Halloween horrors helps benefit the food bank

  Halloween is just over a week away and many homes in the city of Calgary are decorating for the occasion.

• Pair of rallies, for and against Councillor Sean Chu, to take place this weekend

  Calgary city hall is likely to be a busy gathering place on Sunday as two rallies, which are for and against embattled Councillor Sean Chu, are scheduled to take place.