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• Drug lab dismantled by police, fire after southeast Calgary property search

  Alberta RCMP said a drug lab was discovered during a search conducted on a property on Calgary's southeast edge on Thursday night.

  Crime

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• Calgary police issue warning about high-risk offender

  The Calgary Police Service issued a warning about the release of a high-risk offender on Friday. 

  Crime

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• Clients raise concerns over animal care at Calgary pet hospital

  Calgary pet owner Julie Krivitsky is raising concerns about the care of her Siamese cat while at VCA Animal Emergency Centre in southeast Calgary.

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• Judge in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial warns jury about defence statement

  The judge reminded jurors in the Coutts border blockade trial on Friday that theories presented by the Crown or defence are not evidence.

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• Concerns raised about proposed West Hillhurst development

  The 75 dwelling units/ha maximum from the R-CG District doesn’t apply to parcels designated with the H-GO District.

  Canada

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• Police issue warning about debit card scam in downtown Calgary

  Police said five victims have come forward this week after finding unauthorized withdrawals from their bank accounts after using their debit cards.

  Crime

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• Calgary police search for man with Canada-wide first-degree murder warrant

  Calgary police said a Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder was issued to 37-year-old James Pearson after he failed to turn himself into the Calgary Remand Centre.

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• Ammonia leak forces evacuation of Rocky Ridge YMCA for 3rd time in 10 days

  Around 1,000 people were forced to evacuate from the Rocky Ridge YMCA building in Calgary's northwest on Friday morning due to another ammonia leak.

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• Red Deer man accused of trying to lure child with lost cat story: RCMP

  A Red Deer, Alta., man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to lure a youth by offering them money to help search for a lost cat, RCMP say.

  Crime

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• Team Canada’s Kindred Paul shares why she loves water polo as she prepares for Paris Olympics

  The 28-year-old athlete already has impressive experience on the international stage.

  Sports

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• Fire ban issued at Banff National Park due to drought-like conditions

  According to a Friday news release, the park is experiencing drought-like conditions after several days of hot and dry weather.

  Fire

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• WestJet mechanics ratify collective agreement following Canada Day strike

  In a Friday update to members, the AMFA-WestJet Negotiating Committee said the agreement was approved by 96 per cent of membership.

  Canada

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• Chainsaw juggler wows crowds during Calgary Stampede

  Colin Pyett is captivating audiences as he showcases his unusual talents at the Calgary Stampede, juggling axes, cleavers and a chainsaw.

  Features

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• Canada’s wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into the peak summer months

  There are now 284 wildfires in Canada, including 135 that are out of control.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• Calgary firefighters battle blaze at metal recycling yard that produced ‘significant smoke column’

  Firefighters were called to the blaze in the 3400 block of Odgen Road Southeast at about 8:45 p.m. Thursday.

  Fire

  Jul 12
• Calgary rock project Cindy Lee among acts shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize

  The Polaris winner will be announced Sept. 17 during a gala presentation at Toronto's Massey Hall.

  Entertainment

  Jul 12
• Alberta’s entire forest protection area under fire ban as temperatures soar

  Conditions are worsening for crews fighting wildfires across Alberta, as the province implements a fire ban across the entire forest protection area.

  Fire

  Jul 11
• Alberta dispensary becomes first to sell cannabis at Edmonton comedy festival

  Plantlife Cannabis will be the first to sell cannabis products at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, showcasing some of the biggest comedians at Kinsmen Park.

  Cannabis

  Jul 11
• Former Calgarian raising awareness about cousin held hostage by Hamas

  Yasmin Magal's cousin is among the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. She said he is American but was serving with the Israeli Army when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.

  Canada

  Jul 11
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• Thick, black wildfire smoke rolling into Fort McMurray prompts RCMP warning

  Heavy, dark smoke is moving into the Fort McMurray area from the south, where several wildfires broke out this past week due to lightning strikes.

  Weather

  Jul 11
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• Bow River water rescues climb amid hot temperatures

  Rescues happen all over the Bow River but the Calgary Fire Department says many of the calls come from Harvie Passage, an area meant for kayakers, with man-made rapids.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Right to be cool? Edmontonians call for mandatory air conditioning, cooling measures

  'It makes perfect sense that we treat access to cooling as a fundamental human right, the same way we think of access to warmth in winter as a fundamental human right.'

  Weather

  Jul 11
• Nearly 1K people flee Garden River as wildfire threatens road access: officials

  In an update on Thursday afternoon, Alberta Wildfire confirmed that 981 residents of Garden River had left the community by Wednesday night.

  Fire

  Jul 11
• Suspects in downtown Calgary assault identified, investigation continues

  Calgary police are trying to identify three men believed responsible for a downtown assault that that left one person in a life-threatening condition and injured two others.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• Calgary air cadet ‘excited and honoured’ to earn spot in U.S. training program

  Out of more than 50,000 cadets across Canada, 16-year-old Ekam Mann from Calgary is one of 10 selected for the two-week training program.

  Canada

  Jul 11