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Shaun Frenette
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CTV Calgary Senior News Producer/Videojournalist. 32+ years in the news business. Soccer player, referee & fan.
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Check out my web story & video here on how Calgarians rang in the #NewYear! @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social video by Darren Wright #yyc
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Fireworks and Fun: Thousands of Calgarians Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Thousands of Calgarians rang in the new year by gathering in Eau Claire and surrounding areas to watch the fireworks at midnight.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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New star goalkeeper signed by #CavalryFC - from Atletico Ottawa - to replace Marco Carducci. Cavalry fans will have to get used to cheering Nathan Ingham instead of jeering him at ATCO Field now! #yyc #soccer #CPL #CPLsoccer #prosoccer @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
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Cavalry FC signs new goalkeeper from Ottawa
Cavalry FC has replaced one legendary goalkeeper with another. On New Year’s Day, Cavalry posted a video showing Nathan Ingham in team gear to announce the signing.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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The video in this report contains AMAZING footage of the moment the water main burst in Calgary, sending vehicles flying. #yyc #watermain #watermainbreak

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January 2, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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This CTV News Calgary drone video taken today, after last night's catastrophic water main break in NW Calgary, shows the epicentre of the break, and the extent of road damage. More to come on CTV News Calgary at 5pm. #yyc #watermainbreak @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Water-main break: Boil water advisory, water restrictions issued for northwest communities
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Water-main break: Boil water advisory, water restrictions issued for northwest communities
A boil water advisory was issued by the City of Calgary early Wednesday morning for communities located near a major water-main break in the northwest.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Water-main break at 16 Avenue and Home Road N.W. results in significant flooding
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Water-main break at 16 Avenue and Home Road N.W. results in significant flooding
Firefighters and other emergency responders were called to a large water-main break in the area of 16 Avenue between Sarcee Trail and Home Road in Calgary’s northwest on Tuesday night.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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These special programs are now airing this week -- and are streaming now at CTVNewsCalgary.ca ! #yyc #inspiring #inspired @CTVCalgary
December 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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I was pleased to once again produce a couple of special, inspiring programs, highlighting some of CTV News Calgary's best storytelling from 2025, featuring some of of the best of our community. "Our Best" airs at these times during the holidays. #yyc #inspiring #inspired @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Developments today in Alberta Soccer Association controversy: #yyc #soccer www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
Alberta soccer organizations’ meeting postponed after courtroom agreement
A virtual meeting for all of Alberta’s soccer organizations is on hold until further notice, following developments in an Edmonton courtroom this morning.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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So sorry to see Cavalry FC’s Marco Carducci part ways with the club. He has brought fans so many exciting moments. This team leader and cancer survivor has done so much in the community to raise awareness and raise funds for research and support. Best of luck in your next endeavour, Marco! #yyc
December 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Alberta soccer controversy headed to court www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... #yyc #yeg #soccer #courts #AlbertaSoccer @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
Alberta soccer controversy headed to court
A controversy surrounding the suspended president of the Alberta Soccer Association is headed to court.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Here we go! I’m nervous that Italy could be in our group, but I know Canada is not afraid of anyone! #worldcup2026 #soccer
December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Excited for tomorrow! Examining the best and worst case scenarios for Canada at the FIFA World Cup draw www.tsn.ca/soccer/video... #yyc #TSN #worldcupdraw #FIFA2026 #soccer
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We're getting closer to finding out Canada's opponents in the group stage of 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the draw set for Friday, Dec. 5 on TSN. What's the best and worst case scenario Canada could draw...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Alberta Soccer Association president suspended after workplace harassment investigation www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... #yyc #soccer #yeg #Alberta @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
Alberta Soccer Association president suspended after workplace harassment investigation
The president of the Alberta Soccer Association has been suspended from its board for five years after an investigation into a workplace harassment complaint.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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If you missed it LIVE on @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social this morning, you can watch the #RemembranceDay service from The Hangar Flight Museum, in its entirety, here: It's been my privilege to have produced this annual live special for more than a decade. #yyc

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Full broadcast: Remembrance Day service in Calgary
CTV News Calgary presents the Remembrance Day service from the Hangar Flight Museum on Nov. 11, 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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The National #RemembranceDay service is wrapping up on #CTVCalgary right now. At 10:30am, our LIVE local coverage of the service from the #TheHangarFlightMuseum will begin. Hope you can join us on TV or online. #yyc #WeRemember #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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We will remember. If you cannot get to a service in person, join CTV Calgary on Nov. 11 @ 10:30am for LIVE coverage of the Remembrance Day service from The Hangar Flight Museum, hosted by Tara Nelson. #remembrance #RemembranceDay #lestweforget🌺
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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I am privileged to once again produce @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social’s live coverage of The Hangar Flight Museum’s Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11. Join host Tara Nelson online and on TV, starting at 10:30am. #yyc #remembranceday🌹 #weremember #CTVCalgary
November 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Tune in to @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social CTV News Calgary at 11:00pm tonight -- for LIVE municipal election results, reaction and analysis, with anchor Tara Nelson! #yyc #yycelection #yyccc #abpoli
October 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Proud to be part of @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social's team that recently won #RTDNACanada's Best Newscast award, Prairie region! Also, congrats to my colleague, Kevin Green, whose story on the Calgary Food Bank's harvest won the Best Video Journalist story award! #yyc #awards #excellence #news
October 9, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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Hey Calgary! Meet the mayoral candidates vying for your votes in next month's municipal election #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Meet Calgary’s mayoral candidates vying for your votes
Calgary’s municipal election is now less than a month away and nine people are vying for your vote for the mayor’s seat.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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If these walls could talk… I worked in this building as an anchor/reporter from 1992–95.
#yyc #CKBI #Nostalgia #Broadcasting #Memories

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Former CTV studio in Prince Albert up for sale
WATCH: The owner of an historic building in Prince Albert has put the property up for auction.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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“Diana Matheson is the hero Canada didn’t know it needed“ - it was a thrill to attend the Calgary International Film Festival screening of “The Pitch,“ a documentary on Matheson‘s tireless efforts to create a women’s professional soccer league.
(Christine Sinclair was there too!) #CIFF #documentary
September 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Slower, more expensive procedure: What you need to know about Election 2025 in Calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... #yyc #CalgaryVotes #Election2025 #abpoli #yyccc
What you need to know about Election 2025 in Calgary
The voting and counting process will be slower and more expensive in the upcoming municipal election in Calgary.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Let’s go, Calgary Wild FC, let’s go! #yyc #WildFC #soccer #prosoccer #NSL
September 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM