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Calgary Herald
Man found with burns in Varsity house fire sent to hospital for treatment
Vigilant teens are being credited with spotting a house fire in northwest Calgary and calling for help. Read More
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Breakenridge: Alberta filling void of diplomacy caused by Trudeau's antagonism of Trump
It will come as no surprise that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would have preferred a different outcome in the recent U.S. presidential election. Read More
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Calgary Herald letters, Dec. 17: Private trees are not for the taking
When driving recently near our home in Diamond Valley, we came across a car parked on the side of a secondary road. We noticed the couple in the car had walked over to a grove of trees and was sizing up a good-sized spruce tree. Read More
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Remembering the Coalhurst mine blast and yearning for a simple Christmas
In December 1935, a mining accident in Coalhurst (about 15 kilometres north of Lethbridge) left 16 men dead. The accident touched the lives of virtually every one of the 1,200 residents in that town, including a young girl who reflected on the tragedy 70 years later for the following news story. She recalled that while life was difficult, the small kindnesses shown by others stayed with her always and contributed to her ability to remember what really matters at Christmas. Author, photojournalist and former Calgary Herald journalist David Bly interviewed her for this story, originally published in 2005. Read More
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Varcoe: If counter-tariffs are a no-go, what will Alberta do if U.S. levies hit oil and gas?
Premier Danielle Smith believes it would be a terrible idea for Canada to impose counter-tariffs on oil and gas shipped to the U.S., but doesn't rule out looking at other tools — if needed — to protect the province if such a levy is applied south of the border. Read More
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Transgender bill challenger dismayed by Smith’s openness to notwithstanding clause
EDMONTON — A lawyer fighting a new Alberta law affecting transgender youth says he’s disappointed Premier Danielle Smith will use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause if need be to shield the changes from legal challenge. Read More
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Bell: Team Trudeau lives on as the stink hits the fan and chaos rules
Monday morning. The doo-doo hits the fan. Deep doo-doo. Read More
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Industry expresses concern as city council to consider limits, fees on short-term rentals
A new definition of short-term rentals, new licensing fees and regulations on such accommodations — along with an effective pause on any new licenses lest vacancy rates climb — are some recommendations which will be debated by the city council on Tuesday and have led Airbnb to express concerns about the potential legislation. Read More
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'The sun still comes out': Dan Vladar puts Lightning blowout behind him
Nobody blamed Dan Vladar for allowing eight goals against the Tampa Bay Lightning last week. Read More
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'Fresh voices' found: Meet the Stampeders' revamped coaching staff
The Calgary Stampeders want new ideas to help flip what’s been a free-fall from Grey Cup grace. Read More
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B.C. resident arrested trying to move cocaine through Calgary International Airport to the UK
A B.C. resident has been arrested and charged after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers intercepted luggage containing cocaine destined for the United Kingdom. Read More
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Red Deer RCMP officer accused of transferring 'intimate' images from detainee's phone
A Red Deer RCMP officer has been charged after allegedly accessing and transmitting personal images from a detained person's phone. Read More
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In Jakob Pelletier’s quest to earn full-time role with Flames, penalty-kill shifts are key
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'Crimes of opportunity': Calgary police, fire department ramp up efforts against predatory tow operators
The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) has launched a new campaign to fight predatory towing at collision scenes across the province, with support from the Calgary Police Service and Calgary Fire Department. Read More
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Too early to make decision on Smith’s Green Line ultimatum, Calgary council members say
It's still too early to make a decision on the Green Line's path through the Beltline and downtown, members of Calgary city council said Monday in response to the province latest plans. Read More
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Braid: Nenshi says new Green Line plan is a disaster costing as much as a tunnel
The UCP calls the original Green Line plan the "Nenshi Nightmare." The former mayor has a tagline of his own for the provincial version - the "Danielle-Dreeshen Disaster." Read More
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Parker: Calgary philanthropists donate $7M to foster inclusive education program at St. Mary's University
Last week, St. Mary’s University held a celebratory ceremony to honour Clayton and Linda Woitas for their outstanding generosity — donating $7 million to establish the Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education in the university’s faculty of education. Read More
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A cartoon break: Editorial cartoons of the past week
It's a busy time of year. Give yourself a two-minute editorial cartoon break right here, as we recap our editorial cartoons of the week. Read More
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'It's not enough': Local retailers, shoppers express skepticism about impact of federal GST holiday
The federal GST holiday came into effect this weekend, and some holiday shoppers and local businesses are skeptical about whether the measure is going to relieve affordability woes. Read More
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