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• Calgary archaeologist launches foundation to support female field researchers

  A Calgary archaeologist wants to help more women get out in the field by launching the Fair Field Foundation, an organization to break barriers women often face.

  

• 'Serious labour shortage' holding Alberta's tourism sector back: industry advocates

  Alberta's tourism sector has a "serious labour shortage" that can threaten its long-term viability, a new labour study has found.

  

• Online video between Danielle Smith and Artur Pawlowski raises questions over interference

  In an online video, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is heard speaking with outspoken Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski, creating questions about her influence on Alberta court cases.

  

• Calgary organization teaches young adults important job skills by fixing bikes

  The GAP employability program is for young adults 18 to 24 years old and develops their confidence and life skills through bike education classes and trips.

  

• Calgary Hitmen face off against the Red Deer Rebels in opening round of the playoffs

  With seven games left in the regular season, the Calgary Hitmen were on the outside looking in for a playoff spot.

• Will Calgary host UFC 289 in June? Speculation grows on social media

  It looks as if there will be a lot of mayhem afoot in the Saddledome this summer.

• Mitigation efforts continue five years after Taber overland floods

  It's been five years since the Municipal District and Town of Taber declared a state of emergency due to overland flooding in the area.

• Proposed federal grocery rebate causes mixed reaction among Lethbridge organizations

  The federal budget, tabled Tuesday, introduced a new, targeted inflation-relief program to help 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families save money on groceries.

• 2 charged in connection with Claresholm pipe bomb incidents

  Claresholm RCMP say two people have been arrested in connection with an explosion that seriously injured another person over the weekend.

• Massive influx has Calgary charity seeking one-month homes for Ukrainian refugees

  The Centre for Newcomers launched a campaign aimed at finding individuals or families to host Ukrainian evacuees on Wednesday morning.

• Calgary camel receiving 'exceptional care' despite severe skin condition, zoo says

  Some visitors to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo may be concerned about the condition of one of the facility's camels, but officials say the animal is being well taken care of.

• Lake Louise RCMP look for assistance identifying vehicle break-in suspect

  Lake Louise RCMP are asking for public assistance identifying a suspect in a March 4 vehicle break-in that took place in a parking lot.

• Saskatchewan to spend $6 million for some hip and knee surgeries in Calgary

  The Saskatchewan government is set to spend up to $6 million to send patients to Calgary for hip and knee surgeries.

• Milk River emergency room closed until Monday morning

  The Milk River Health Centre ER temporarily shut its doors Wednesday at noon and won't be reopening until next week.