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When Cherry Dietrich got a phone call from her 16-year-old son’s number on Tuesday, just five minutes after he had left the house, she knew something was wrong. Read More

Rockyview hospital operating over capacity, as physician warns about strain from flu cases

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With 111 people in its emergency ward, Rockyview General Hospital is operating at 108 per cent capacity and is unable to accept any more patients. Read More

Crown says evidence of some women in trial of serial rape suspect ‘consistent’ with his guilt

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Calgary serial rape suspect Richard Robert Mantha should be found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting five vulnerable women, a prosecutor said Thursday. Read More

Mayor Jeromy Farkas says he’ll attend Calgary city hall menorah lighting

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Mayor Jeromy Farkas says he’ll attend next week’s menorah lighting at city hall — an annual event that celebrates the start of Hanukkah for the city’s Jewish community. Read More

Tests underway to determine cause of death for native duck potentially infected with avian flu

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A wild endangered Hawaiian duck died from a presumptive case of avian influenza, the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said on Dec. 11.

Shop and play at Ward Village’s Holiday Celebration with complimentary treats

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Ward Village is hosting its annual Holiday Celebration this Saturday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at South Shore Market.

Ways to escape a Calgary winter without leaving the city

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Some people embrace the cold, biking to work in the snow, taking up cross country skiing or going for winter walks, but subjecting yourself to the elements is not the only way to get through a Calgary winter. Read More

Drop-In Centre aiming to raise $2 million this holiday season to support rising demand for services

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The Calgary Drop-In Centre is aiming to raise $2 million this holiday season to support its programs and services, as it continues to serve more and more clients who are new to homelessness. Read More

Braid: Claims about shorter wait times sometimes overblown and wrong, report suggests

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Albertans are used to hearing government claims that wait times are improving for ambulances, emergency ward visits, and many surgeries. Read More

Cold snap is here: A meteorologist explains why temperatures in Calgary drop so quickly

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