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Elections Calgary conducts recount for Ward 12, denies request in Ward 9
Elections Calgary has confirmed it will conduct a recount for Ward 12, where Monday’s election was decided by only 29 votes. Read More
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Five workers with non-life-threatening injuries after manhole incident along Macleod Trail
Five workers have been reported with non-life-threatening injuries on Thursday morning after an industrial incident occurred inside a manhole near Stampede Park. Read More
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Autumn real estate markets off to tepid start
September marked a sluggish start to the fall resale real estate market in Canada as buyers remain cautious, according to a new report. A recent outlook from RBC Economics notes most major markets — Calgary and Edmonton included — are showing lacklustre resale activity. Read More
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Alberta still leads nation for jobs growth despite higher unemployment
Population and job growth drive housing markets, and Alberta is no exception, leading the nation in job growth, one recent report has found. The province added 11,000 workers in September, a new report from BMO Capital Market Economic Research noted. Read More
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Here are the 15 cities with highest property crime rates
Property crime in major U.S. cities dropped 8 percent last year, but it remains relatively high in some of the cities recently targeted by President Trump’s threats of federal intervention. While violent crime is relatively low in the West Coast cities of Portland, Ore., and San Francisco, both cities rank significantly higher among major cities…
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‘He showed no mercy’: Gunman in Los Angeles disarmed, beaten by victim
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) – An attempted armed robbery in West Hollywood went horribly wrong for a would-be thief who targeted a retired wrestler, according to one witness. The incident, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, occurred just before 1 p.m. A would-be armed robber was reportedly disarmed and beaten while attempting…
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Chorney-Booth: Lethbridge flourishes as a hub for Alberta’s artisanal food producers
When was the last time you drove down to Lethbridge? Many Calgarians treat Lethbridge as a pit stop on the way to the U.S. border, a convenient destination for sports tournaments, or a post-secondary option for students looking to study away from home. With many of us looking to explore Canada these days, Calgarians should…
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Metamorphosis: Calgary Opera reimagines controversial Madama Butterfly
Mo Zhou’s introduction to Madama Butterfly was a bit jarring. Read More
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White House releases donor list for Trump ballroom amid East Wing demolition
Amazon, Apple, Google and other major companies are among those donating to help cover the cost of President Trump’s massive new ballroom at the White House. The White House confirmed the list to The Hill amid demolition of the East Wing to make room for the ballroom. The demolition has sparked controversy and pushback from…
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Opinion: Stop talking about bail; fix Canada’s broken prisons
During a disciplinary hearing I attended at Drumheller Institution, an inmate was searched on the way in. To everyone’s shock, a weapon was found. When the guard asked why he would bring a knife into a hearing knowing he would be searched, the inmate shrugged: “I forgot.” Read More