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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 6h

Crawling bugs and half-baked enforcement: Alberta’s restaurant inspections a recipe for foodborne illness — Investigation

Lax inspections, excessive violations and poor transparency in Alberta's restaurant inspection system is a recipe for foodborne Illness

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 6h

Toenails tell toxic tale of radon gas for U of C scientists

U of C scientists are collecting Calgarians' toenails to track the prevalence of lung cancer from radon gas.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 7h

David Eby says he will not support a new pipeline from Alberta. But can he stop it?

As discovered with the attempts to block the Trans-Mountain pipeline, B.C.'s tool box is limited when it comes to stopping energy projects.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 7h

Bahamian dignitaries in Calgary to promote Caribbean nation as warm-weather destination

Dignitaries from the Bahamas' federal government will be in Calgary this week to promote tourism and tout its partnership with WestJet.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 8h

Calgary Flames' youth movement takes another step in new season

The Calgary Flames' 23-man roster for the start of the 2025 season currently features six players under the age of 25.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 8h

Private-school funding question approved amid Alberta teachers' strike

"Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?"

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 9h

Calgary Police Service celebrates three decades of HAWCS and Const. Rick Sonnenberg's legacy

The helicopter has helped police apprehend criminals with eyes in the sky for three decades.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 9h

Premier Danielle Smith instructs health ministers to improve wait times, transition non-acute patients out of hospital

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is directing her four health ministers to decrease wait times and complete the healthcare restructuring

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 10h

RCMP officers in fatal shooting spared charges amid finding they likely acted improperly

Two officers who fatally shot a man in Strathmore on Christmas Day, 2022 were spared charges despite a finding they likely acted improperly.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 10h

Dozens of WestJet pilots to lose jobs under new age cap policy; union files grievance

Dozens of WestJet pilots over the age of 65 are set to lose their jobs under a new age-restricted flying policy introduced this year.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 10h

RBC’s CEO — a Swiftie — says Canada should shake off fears of big energy projects

RBC's CEO — a self-described Swiftie — says Canada is too afraid of taking risks on massive projects, and hopes the country can Shake it Off

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 10h

Parents plan to donate daily compensation from province to teachers' unions, says local union president

Some parents are donating their daily $30 allowance from the province to local teachers' unions, says a local union president.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 11h

Canada Wealth Services founder charged with embezzling millions

The president of a foreign exchange company has been charged with embezzling millions in money laundering and fraud-related offences.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 11h

Calgary mayoral candidates have pledged to boost public safety. Will the ideas reduce crime?

Calgary mayoral candidates have pledged to boost public safety downtown. Are these ideas feasible and would they help reduce crime?

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 11h

Why season-opener is extra special for two Flames journeymen

This mark Joel Hanley’s 11th campaign in the NHL, and yet he has never suited up on opening night. One of his teammates has a similar story.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 11h

Sparks fly between Sonya Sharp, Jeromy Farkas ahead of Calgary mayoral debate

Candidates for Calgary's upcoming election are already challenging each other ahead of the Calgary mayoral debate on Wednesday

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 13h

RCMP looking for suspect in Airdrie hit-and-run involving teen pedestrian

Airdrie RCMP are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run that left a teenager with minor injuries.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 14h

Threading the needle: How Craig Conroy can rebuild Flames without bottoming out

By refusing to bottom out, Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy has chosen one of the narrowest paths a hockey team can take.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 15h

Town of Coaldale waiting until after election to resolve labour dispute with AUPE workers

The Town of Coaldale is waiting until after the Oct. 20 municipal election to resolve labour negotiations with its 40 or so AUPE workers.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 16h

Calgary municipal election 2025: Voters' guide for mayoral candidates

A complete list of Calgary mayoral candidates in the upcoming municipal election to be held Oct. 20, 2025.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 17h

Calgary municipal election: Candidate plans on public safety, infrastructure | Advance vote begins

Welcome to Postmedia's continuing coverage of the 2025 Calgary civic election. Follow to see what's making news on the campaign trail.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 18h

‘He’s a clutch player’: Stories from Matvei Gridin’s rise to Flames’ pre-season surprise

Meet Matvei Gridin, the Russian speedster who will log his NHL debut for the Flames in Wednesday’s season-opening Battle of Alberta.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 19h

Alberta's oil production now more than double 2010 levels, but analysts expect slower growth

Even as oil prices remain low, Alberta's crude production is rising — but that climb may turn to a crawl as pipelines fill.

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 1d

Week 19 for Calgary Stampeders: Another top test ahead for suddenly struggling CFL side

Week 19 for Calgary Stampeders: Another top test ahead in Hamilton Tiger-Cats for suddenly struggling Canadian Football League side

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Calgary Herald @calgaryherald.com · 1d

Facing daunting early schedule, strong start absolutely vital for Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are faced with five games in the first eight days, and seven of their first 10 against playoff teams from last season.

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