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Calgary News

May 20, 2011

The part-scavenger hunt, part-foot race, part-obstacle course known as “Why?Race” will be held downtown on May 28 to teach young Calgarians about local social issues.

Nenshi’s game face is on

May 20, 2011

Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s game face can be seen on billboards and buses all over the city, thanks to the new Calgary Stampeders 2011 season ads.

No fires, no booze, no fun?

May 20, 2011

Conditions for campers may not be ideal during the first long weekend of the summer, but at least one Albertan is determined to make the most of it.

Arena deal up north fuels’ Dome discussions

May 20, 2011

Chatter of a framework arrangement for a new Edmonton arena circulated through Calgary hockey circles Thursday as Flames fans wondered if their team could someday find itself in new digs as well.

City’s DIY makeover plan unveiled

May 20, 2011

It’s a makeover Calgary’s mayor hopes will set a trend.

Fire banned across the province

May 20, 2011

The province is taking extra precautions this long weekend by instituting an Alberta-wide fire ban to prevent further incidents of wildfires.

Slave Lake releases damage map

May 20, 2011

Residents of fire-ravaged northern Alberta communities in and near Slave Lake are finally learning if their homes were engulfed by flames.

Bans on booze work: Official

May 20, 2011

Campers may not appreciate long-weekend liquor bans but according to the province, the bans are working.

Tempers and ammo explode

May 19, 2011

Exploding ammunition and exploding tempers made for a tense day yesterday in northern Alberta, where a devastating wildfire on the weekend destroyed about a third of the town of Slave Lake.

Union cites concerns over training on new C-Train

May 19, 2011

Four hours of orientation for operators of Calgary’s newest C-Train model is simply not enough, and is costing some their jobs, says the group’s union head.

Sound and fury over new noise detector

May 19, 2011

Loud motorists could be issued a warning this summer after a city committee voted to try out new decibel-reading technology.

Bishop McNally students get Smart

May 19, 2011

The Calgary police’s Checkstop bus made a stop at Bishop McNally yesterday afternoon in an attempt to help students make smarter decisions while driving.

Police chief rewards bravery, dedication

May 19, 2011

Constables Dan Jordens and Tony Moores still vividly remember everything about that November 2009 night when they entered the residence of James Bing Jun Louie.

Scammers aiming to invade Calgary computers

May 19, 2011

Louise Hickson answered the phone like she had thousands of times before, but this was one call she likely will never forget.

Express bus to benefit tourists

May 19, 2011

Out-of-towners will benefit from the introduction of an express bus linking downtown to the airport, according to a Tourism Calgary representative.

Calgary companies strengthen global ties

May 19, 2011

Building momentum was the main message at yesterday’s Calgary Economic Development 2011 Report to the Community, delivered yesterday.

Locals help Slave Lake victims

May 19, 2011

Local Calgarians are taking their efforts to help victims of the Slave Lake wildfires to the next level by giving their time and energy to personally collect and deliver donations.

Calgary surfs a wave of Tory blue

May 03, 2011

Any thoughts of the NDP “orange wave” extending into Tory heartland were quickly quashed last night, as Calgary voters declared resounding support for Stephen Harper and his Conservative party.

Pondering gondola for transit use

May 03, 2011

Calgary Transit is weighing the pros and cons of constructing a gondola that would transport northwest commuters to high-traffic areas not accessible by C-Train.

Dog deaths revive awful memories

May 02, 2011

For Windy Toews, the deaths of 13 dogs in Mirror bring back painful memories of watching her Labradoodle convulsing to death last March.


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