Calgary senior, missing since Thursday, found safe
Calgary police say a woman, who went missing from her home last week, has been found safe.
She was reported missing on Tuesday, police said in a release. In an update on Wednesday morning officials say she was found safe.
They thank the public and media for their assistance.
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Vancouver
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Northern Ontario
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