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Some Calgary voters still undecided as election day looms

The city of Calgary has been covered in election signs as candidates for mayor, city council and school board trustees get their message out to voters about why they should be elected.

Advance votes say a record number of ballots, but many Calgarians say they're still waiting for election day to make their final choices.

Nenshi encourages people to vote 'no' on referendum questions 'on principal'

Outgoing Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi shared his thoughts on Monday’s municipal election, including what he thought of “Jason Kenney’s ridiculous referendums.”

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.

Alfred "Alf" Belyea, 72, was found dead on Oct. 16, more than a week after he was last seen. (Supplied/Cypress County Facebook page)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Calgary councillor seeking re-election under fire for past allegations

A Calgary city councillor, seeking re-election next week, is facing some harsh criticism over his behaviour when he was a police officer, many years before taking the oath of office.

Calgary man faces 2 charges in connection with downtown stabbings

Police say charges have been laid against a 25-year-old in connection with a series of attacks in the downtown core early Friday.

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Growing number of Canadian hospitals to require visitors to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry

A growing number of Canadian hospitals are enacting policies requiring visitors and care partners to show proof of vaccination in order to gain entry, sparking yet another pandemic-era debate for ethicists.

Missionary group confirms kidnapping of one Canadian, 16 Americans in Haiti

A Canadian was among 17 missionaries allegedly kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday, Christian Aid Ministries said in a statement on its website.

COVID-19 pandemic benefits set to expire this week for Canadian businesses and individuals

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy are set to expire on Oct. 23.

COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility by province and territory in Canada

Although booster shots and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines aren't currently recommended for most Canadians, additional doses are being made available to certain populations or those who need to travel for work based on their province or territory of residence.

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BREAKING | Rescue mission called for missing firefighter in St. Lawrence River

A rescue mission got underway Sunday for a firefighter who fell into the St. Lawrence River after a boat carrying people from a previous rescue mission capsized near the Lachine Rapids.