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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

Here are the 15 cities with highest property crime rates

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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…

‘He showed no mercy’: Gunman in Los Angeles disarmed, beaten by victim

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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…

Chorney-Booth: Lethbridge flourishes as a hub for Alberta’s artisanal food producers

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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…

Metamorphosis: Calgary Opera reimagines controversial Madama Butterfly

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Mo Zhou’s introduction to Madama Butterfly was a bit jarring. Read More

White House releases donor list for Trump ballroom amid East Wing demolition

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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…

Nelson: Rolling back Calgary’s rezoning nightmare is new council’s litmus test

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We won’t have to wait long to see where our new city council is headed. Read More

Opinion: Stop talking about bail; fix Canada’s broken prisons

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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

Parker: House of Couchie offers vintage wardrobes, straight from the silver screen

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Many people have looked down on buying second-hand clothing. But no longer, and certainly not when it comes to vintage clothing, says Emily Couchie Barnett, owner of House of Couchie. Read More

‘He has great hands’: Meet Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach, off to hot start as NCAA freshman

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