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Heritage historical ghost tours entertain, educate

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 7h

Watch: As it gets darker earlier and plants shrivel and decay, ghost tours offer the chance to embrace this spooky season—and learn a little local history.
Alesia Fieldberg has more. #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

As it gets darker earlier and plants shrivel and decay, ghost tours offer the chance to embrace this spooky season—and learn a little local history.

Civic election hopefuls deal with hurtful comments

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 7h

Watch: Some candidates in this civic election say they face sexism, bigotry, racism and harassment... but are determined to keep running.
Steph Thomas has more. #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

Some candidates in this civic election say they face sexism, bigotry, racism and harassment... but are determined to keep running.

Short-term rental ban an investor dilemma, loss

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 7h

Watch: Calgary condominium boards have started to ban short-term rentals, and for investors, that creates a dilemma with a possible loss.
Tyler Barrow has more. #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

Calgary condominium boards have started to ban short-term rentals, and for investors, that creates a dilemma with a possible loss.

Alberta job numbers up; unemployment still high

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 7h

Watch: Alberta gained more jobs in September than any other province in Canada, but unemployment here remains above the national average.
Tyson Fedor has more. #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

Alberta gained more jobs in September than any other province in Canada, but unemployment here remains above the national average.

Many organizations offering school disruption camps

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 7h

Watch: With experiments, worksheets and hands-on learning, education camps at Telus Spark look a lot like school, but they're only a placeholder.
Alesia Fieldberg has more. #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

With experiments, worksheets and hands-on learning, education camps at Telus Spark look a lot like school, but they're only a placeholder.

Former Calgarian Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads National Youth Orchestra of Canada

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 10h

Former Calgarian Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads National Youth Orchestra of Canada
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A former Calgarian says he will be able to influence musicians from coast to coast to coast in his new role.

Olympic cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell auditions for Canadian bobsled team

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 14h

Potential is a magic word for Kelsey Mitchell.

Potential is a magic word for Kelsey Mitchell.

$135K in drugs seized from Medicine Hat home: ALERT

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 16h

Police say a “substantial” amount of drugs with an estimated street value of $135,000 were found inside a Medicine Hat home on Thursday.

Police say a “substantial” amount of drugs with an estimated street value of $135,000 were found inside a Medicine Hat home on Thursday.

Alberta parents of children with complex needs to receive more support

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 17h

Alberta parents with active FSCD contracts will receive additional supports, the provincial government has announced #yyc #yeg www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

The provincial government has offered another support for Alberta families coping with the ongoing teachers’ strike.

What’s open and closed in Calgary over the Thanksgiving long weekend

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 17h

What's open and what’s closed in Calgary over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

What's open and what’s closed in Calgary over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Alberta recorded the largest employment gain in Canada last month: StatCan

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 18h

Alberta gained more jobs last month than any other province.

Alberta gained more jobs last month than any other province.

Lethbridge man charged with death of senior after bike theft

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 19h

Lethbridge police say a 34-year-old man is charged with manslaughter in the death of a senior who was attacked last month #yyc #yql www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

A Lethbridge senior who was seriously injured trying to prevent his bike from being stolen has died, leading to charges against a 34-year-old man, police said Friday.

Suspected drug production prompts search of Medicine Hat home: ALERT

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

Residents in Medicine Hat may see a heavy police presence around a northwest home on Thursday as officers execute a search warrant.

Residents in Medicine Hat may see a heavy police presence around a northwest home on Thursday as officers execute a search warrant.

Alberta teachers’ strike sparks concern among advocates for students with special needs

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

As Alberta’s teachers’ strike stretches into its fourth day, advocates for children with disabilities worry they’re being left behind — struggling to find care, maintain jobs and ensure their kids don’t lose critical learning progress while schools remain closed.

As Alberta’s teachers’ strike stretches into its fourth day, advocates for children with disabilities worry they’re being left behind — struggling to find care, maintain jobs and ensure their kids don’t lose critical learning progress while schools remain closed.

Pair of owls at Calgary Zoo die from West Nile virus

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo says its great horned owls Catelyn and Arya died suddenly last month due to West Nile virus.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo says its great horned owls Catelyn and Arya died suddenly last month due to West Nile virus.

Black bear spotted in Oakridge once again, Calgary police warn

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

A bear spotted strolling in the southwest Calgary community of Oakridge several times over the past week has been sighted once again.

A bear spotted strolling in the southwest Calgary community of Oakridge several times over the past week has been sighted once again.

Calgary Chamber of Commerce hosts mayoral candidates’ debate

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Calgary Chamber of Commerce hosts mayoral candidates’ debate
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It was a full house at the Jack Singer Concert Hall on Wednesday night, where the Calgary Chamber of Commerce hosted a mayoral candidates’ debate.

‘Significant challenge’: Businesses face impacts of Alberta teachers’ strike

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

‘Significant challenge’: Businesses face impacts of Alberta teachers’ strike
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While teachers and parents are directly feeling the pressures of provincewide school closures, the strike is also impacting Alberta businesses.

Alberta teachers’ strike exposes deep divide over class sizes, classroom pressures

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Alberta teachers’ strike exposes deep divide over class sizes, classroom pressures
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The Alberta teachers’ strike has widened into a debate over classroom conditions, government priorities and trust between the province and the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

Man hit by CTrain had fallen between cars: Calgary police

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Calgary police say a man hit by a CTrain on Monday morning had tried to reboard the train as it departed.

Calgary police say a man hit by a CTrain on Monday morning had tried to reboard the train as it departed.

Mounties won’t be charged in Christmas Day shooting death at Strathmore gas station

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Two Alberta Mounties won’t be charged in the fatal shooting of a man at a Strathmore gas station, despite the province’s police watchdog determining there were “reasonable grounds” to believe an offence had been committed.

Two Alberta Mounties won’t be charged in the fatal shooting of a man at a Strathmore gas station, despite the province’s police watchdog determining there were “reasonable grounds” to believe an offence had been committed.

Calgary police seek accused fraudster, issue warrant for his arrest

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Calgary police are hoping to identify a man accused of defrauding a man he met at the Calgary Central Library last month.

Calgary police are hoping to identify a man accused of defrauding a man he met at the Calgary Central Library last month.

10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Ten fun local events to check out over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Ten fun local events to check out over the Thanksgiving long weekend.