Calgary man who sponsored immigrants used position of power to commit sexual assault: police
Calgary man who sponsored immigrants used position of power to commit sexual assault: police

A Calgary man who volunteered his time to help families coming to Canada through the immigration process has been charged with sexual assault, police say.

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Calgary fire officials warn against dangers of lithium-ion batteries
Calgary fire officials warn against dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Fire officials are urging Calgarians to recharge batteries before they go dead in an awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. The campaign aims to teach residents how to…

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Construction begins on non-market housing development in northwest Calgary
Construction begins on non-market housing development in northwest Calgary

Another affordable housing project has broke ground in Calgary, this time in the northwest community of Parkdale.

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Calgary Stampede reveals 2025 poster, designed by 22-year-old artist
Calgary Stampede reveals 2025 poster, designed by 22-year-old artist

The 2025 Calgary Stampede poster has been revealed, designed by 22-year-old artist Elora Kiddle.

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Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for…

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Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved; access to app remains
Ottawa orders TikTok’s Canadian arm to be dissolved; access to app remains

The federal government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media platform. Industry Minister François-Philippe…

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Construction begins on non-market housing development in northwest Calgary
Construction begins on non-market housing development in northwest Calgary

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Calgary Stampede reveals 2025 poster, designed by 22-year-old artist
Calgary Stampede reveals 2025 poster, designed by 22-year-old artist

The 2025 Calgary Stampede poster has been revealed, designed by 22-year-old artist Elora Kiddle.

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Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

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Ottawa orders TikTok’s Canadian arm to be dissolved; access to app remains

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Two injured in collision on Calgary's Deerfoot Trail
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Two people were hurt in a collision on Deerfoot Trail Wednesday that left the road closed during the morning commute.

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Google searches for 'Move to Canada' skyrocket after Trump win
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith extends congratulations to Donald Trump on U.S. presidential win
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith extends congratulations to Donald Trump on U.S. presidential win

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Cineplex to make online purchase fee more obvious amid tribunal case
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BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable
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Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win
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