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With a high of 31 degrees forecast for Tuesday afternoon, Calgary is facing one of the hottest days of the year so far — which could put a strain on the water system, the city warns. Read More

Notice of motion calls for more transparency for Calgary CAO’s compensation

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There needs to be more transparency regarding the compensation of Chief Administrative Officer David Duckworth, whose pay band is climbing significantly this year, a Calgary city councillor said. Read More

AIMCo severance costs jump 383% after executive purge

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The Alberta Investment Management Corp. paid nearly $6 million in severance and other benefits to a departing chief investment officer who was in the job for about 20 months. Read More

Graphic of the Week: Calgary Stampede midway food

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Visiting the Calgary Stampede can be an adventure for your palate — assuming you go on an empty stomach with the intention of chowing down on wild and wacky menu items. Read More

Calgary Stampede, July 8: Shania Twain leaves lasting impression | Showriders celebrating 40-year anniversary | Music picks

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Onward Stampede continued Monday, as the rodeo and chuckwagon races proceeded while visitors continued to enjoy the grounds. Read More

Parker: Casterland keeps Calgary businesses moving for 50 years

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Playing the word association game, if you mentioned casters the thought would probably go to oversized shopping carts that were difficult to steer. They certainly are a necessity in hauling groceries, but the wheels are also essential in keeping a lot of other conveyances moving. Read More

Opinion: Rail proposals to airport and Banff are in national interest

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Recent announcements by the province and the federal government bring us closer than ever to making passenger rail service from Calgary International Airport to downtown and onward to Banff a reality. These are no longer long-term dreams; they are shovel-ready projects that meet criteria for designation as national interest projects under Canada’s newly passed Building…

Breakenridge: Province needs to stay in own lane on bike infrastructure

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Municipal elections in Alberta are just over three months away, when voters will elect municipal governments to make decisions in areas that are municipal responsibility. Read More

Varcoe: Smith, Moe welcome PM’s confidence that oil pipeline will make Ottawa’s major project wish list

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Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean says a new oil pipeline from the province to the Port of Prince Rupert would cost an estimated $20 billion to $25 billion to build, and he’s growing optimistic about it being included on Ottawa’s new major projects list. Read More

Bell: Doug Ford warns Carney — Ontario premier can be an 800-pound gorilla

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