Election day arrives, Calgary to vote for new mayor
Polls opened in the city at 8 a.m. and the 188 voting stations will remain open until 8 p.m.
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'Have I made a huge mistake?': Nenshi reflects on his time as Calgary's mayor and decision not to run
In the months since Naheed Nenshi announced he would not be running for a fourth term, he says he's been reflecting on his 11 years in office and the direction the city will take next.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass revenue brings in millions, area improvements underway: province
The government of Alberta says a Kananaskis Country user fee implemented in June is already having a positive impact on the area.
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Pickup truck pulled from retention pond along Stoney Trail, no sign of driver
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Missing man last seen in February found safe: Calgary police
Jordan Boucher was last seen at the First Alliance Church Calgary on Feb. 20.
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TransAlta wind farm in N.B. temporarily taken offline after tower collapse
TransAlta Renewables Inc. says it has temporarily taken a wind farm in New Brunswick offline after a tower collapse.
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Financial toll of COVID-19 pandemic weighing heavily on Albertans: survey
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Free coffee, a virtual summit and an award show: Calgary celebrates Small Business Week 2021
Small Business Week, the chamber's flagship event, is a chance for the organization to celebrate, support and inspire small businesses.
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Southern Alberta county 'heartbroken' by councillor's death
Members of Cypress County council are sharing messages of grief over the death of Alfred "Alf" Belyea, as RCMP announced murder charges against his wife.
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Colin Powell dies, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims
Colin Powell, the barrier-breaking soldier and diplomat who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace but whose sterling reputation was stained by his faulty claims to justify the U.S. war in Iraq, died Monday of COVID-19 complications. He was 84.
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Nenshi encourages people to vote 'no' on referendum questions 'on principle'
Outgoing mayor Naheed Nenshi takes one more shot at the premier before election day, telling Calgarians to vote 'no' to Jason Kenney’s 'ridiculous' referendums.
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Flu shot bookings open in Alberta, appointments start on Monday
Alberta health officials are encouraging Albertans to get their flu shot as soon as they can.
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Northwest Calgary apartment building, northeast business damaged in early morning fires
Fire officials say no one was injured in two separate fires early Sunday morning, both occurring in the city's east end.
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Autumn chores ahead? Nature advocacy group suggests putting them off for now
If you're looking out your window at a pile of leaves needing raking, a national wildlife conservation group is saying that job may not be as urgent as you might think.
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Calgary defenceman Rasmus Andersson fined $5,000 for roughing Edmonton's Yamamoto
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has been fined $5,000 for roughing Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto.
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Alberta set to vote on rejecting equalization, premier says it's about leverage
Albertans will cast ballots Monday in a referendum that is technically about rejecting equalization but has morphed into more of a Prairie festivus airing of grievances.
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Polls open in Calgary
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Flu shots now available in Alberta
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Fire crews respond to two fires
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Chu needs to come clean, critics say
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Stampede walkway goes bye-bye
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Family remembers Jackie Crazy Bull
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B.C. couple say no COVID-19 checks at airport
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New beer helps raise funds for veterans
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Suspect in custody following Calgary attacks
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Free coffee, a virtual summit and an award show: Calgary celebrates Small Business Week 2021
Small Business Week, the chamber's flagship event, is a chance for the organization to celebrate, support and inspire small businesses.
Alberta's referendum should not focus on daylight time, psychologists say
Ditching the practice of switching the time twice a year may seem like a no-brainer to some, but Alberta psychologists warn that the result of a provincial referendum could have unexpected consequences.
Albertan who cheated death fitted for new prosthetic leg, thanks to generous donors
A southern Alberta man who survived three nights in the bitter cold following an ATV accident in the wilderness now has a new prosthetic leg after an online campaign raised more than $86,000.
Calgarians stepping up to donate blood in October
October is the month to donate blood, and halfway through it, Calgarians have done an exceptional job.
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Former Lethbridge MLA and cabinet member Clint Dunford dead at 78
Albertans are honouring the memory of Clint Dunford, a longtime Lethbridge MLA, who passed away this week.
'I'm ready to retire': Chris Spearman looks back on eight years in office
It's been nearly eight years to the day since Chris Spearman was first elected as Lethbridge's 25th mayor. But, all things must come to an end, and that was made clear when Spearman announced earlier this year that he would not be running for re-election in 2021.
Search underway for handcuffed man who escaped after allegedly assaulting Alberta RCMP officer
A search is underway in the Crowsnest Pass for a Blairmore, Alta. man who escaped from RCMP custody and allegedly assaulted an officer.
Potential third bridge sparks conversation ahead of Lethbridge municipal election
Building a third river crossing in Lethbridge has been a topic of conversation for years and now voters have a chance to weigh in on the issue in the municipal election Oct. 18.
GPS leads RCMP to stolen trucks in southern Alberta, 2 men face charges
Two men from Medicine Hat are facing charges following a crime spree in southern Alberta that involved break-ins at several businesses.
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Why COVID-19 boosters weren't tweaked to better match variants
More COVID-19 booster shots may be on the way -- but when it's your turn, you'll get an extra dose of the original vaccine, not one updated to better match the extra-contagious delta variant. And that has some experts wondering if the booster campaign is a bit of a missed opportunity to target delta and its likely descendants.
Colin Powell dies, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims
Colin Powell, the barrier-breaking soldier and diplomat who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace but whose sterling reputation was stained by his faulty claims to justify the U.S. war in Iraq, died Monday of COVID-19 complications. He was 84.
Two Ontario doctors banned from giving medical exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine
The regulatory body for Ontario's medical profession has barred two outspoken doctors from issuing any medical exemptions related to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Half of Canadian parents would vaccinate their 5-11 year-old ASAP: survey
With Health Canada expected to soon begin considering COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for children aged five to 11 years, a new survey by the Angus Reid Institute says that more than half of Canadian parents plan to give their kids the jab as soon as they get the green light.
'He lied': Iraqis still blame Colin Powell for role in Iraq war
For many Iraqis, the name Colin Powell conjures up one image: the man who as U.S. secretary of state went before the UN Security Council in 2003 to make the case for war against their country.
Search continues for Shopify exec reported missing in Ottawa
The family of an Ottawa man who has been missing since Thursday is offering a $10,000 reward for tips that lead to him being found.
Detective who solved Stefanie Rengel murder reveals teen killer's stunning admission to police
The Toronto homicide detective who solved the killing of Stefanie Rengel says he was left stunned by what the young woman charged with her murder revealed during her police interview.
Do you plan on vaccinating your kids against COVID-19? We want to hear from you
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Dramatic video from India's state of Kerala this past weekend shows a house being swept away by strong river currents amid heavy rainfall in the area.
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Canadian among group of missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
A missionary group including 16 Americans and one Canadian were kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday while on a trip to an orphanage.
