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10 communities in Alberta, B.C. getting AI-powered wildfire detection system by 2025

As wildfires continue to plague Canada, new technology, including AI, could help fire crews catch wildfires within minutes of ignition. Vancouver-based tech firm SenseNet and Rogers is bringing the technology to communities across Canada.

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Calgary's Mustard Seed prepares special Thanksgiving meals for those in need

Calgary’s Mustard Seed prepares special Thanksgiving meals for those in need

A Calgary non-profit cooked special Thanksgiving meals, to bring joy in the life of those who might be alone, struggling or in need.

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Train derails in southeast Calgary

Train derails in southeast Calgary

Fire officials confirmed to City News that crews were called to a minor train derailment in the city’s southeast Monday afternoon.

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Calgary sees another water main break in the same area where repairs were made last month

Calgary sees another water main break in the same area where repairs were made last month

A water main break has closed a section of Bowness Road and this break is near the same area that was impacted by a feeder main break on June 5.

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Calgarians soaking up the sun over Thanksgiving long weekend

Calgarians soaking up the sun over Thanksgiving long weekend

This time around, Calgary had a warmer Thanksgiving as compared to last year. Rayn Rashid asks Calgarians how they made the most of this sunny long weekend.

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Local couple raises over $300,000 for the Calgary Food Bank on Thanksgiving Monday

Local couple raises over $300,000 for the Calgary Food Bank on Thanksgiving Monday

Local couple Paul and Doug Lavoie organized a walk on Thanksgiving Monday that raised over $300,000 for the Calgary Food Bank. Carlene Sorenson reports.

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Train derails in southeast Calgary

Train derails in southeast Calgary

Fire officials confirmed to City News that crews were called to a minor train derailment in the city’s southeast Monday afternoon.

17h ago

Calgary sees another water main break in the same area where repairs were made last month

Calgary sees another water main break in the same area where repairs were made last month

A water main break has closed a section of Bowness Road and this break is near the same area that was impacted by a feeder main break on June 5.

18h ago

Calgarians react to Green Line LRT's expected revival to Shepard

Calgarians react to Green Line LRT’s expected revival to Shepard

The on-again, off-again LRT Green Line in Calgary is now back on-again with the new route travelling from 4th street SE to the community of Shepard with those residents having mixed emotions about that decision. Phoenix Phillips reports.

Calgarians navigate seasonal headaches amid weather change

Calgarians navigate seasonal headaches amid weather change

As Calgary’s weather shifts from summer to fall some Calgarians are feeling the impact from seasonal migraines. Margot Rubin reports.

Canada sees largest ever gap between highest and lowest wage earners: StatsCan

Canada sees largest ever gap between highest and lowest wage earners: StatsCan

The income divide between the country’s highest and lowest earners is the furthest it’s ever been. Edward Djan has more.

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Calgary's Mustard Seed prepares special Thanksgiving meals for those in need

Calgary’s Mustard Seed prepares special Thanksgiving meals for those in need

A Calgary non-profit cooked special Thanksgiving meals, to bring joy in the life of those who might be alone, struggling or in need.

13h ago

Train derails in southeast Calgary

Train derails in southeast Calgary

Fire officials confirmed to City News that crews were called to a minor train derailment in the city’s southeast Monday afternoon.

17h ago

Calgary sees another water main break in the same area where repairs were made last month

Calgary sees another water main break in the same area where repairs were made last month

A water main break has closed a section of Bowness Road and this break is near the same area that was impacted by a feeder main break on June 5.

18h ago

Calgarians soaking up the sun over Thanksgiving long weekend

Calgarians soaking up the sun over Thanksgiving long weekend

This time around, Calgary had a warmer Thanksgiving as compared to last year. Rayn Rashid asks Calgarians how they made the most of this sunny long weekend.

18h ago

Local couple raises over $300,000 for the Calgary Food Bank on Thanksgiving Monday

Local couple raises over $300,000 for the Calgary Food Bank on Thanksgiving Monday

Local couple Paul and Doug Lavoie organized a walk on Thanksgiving Monday that raised over $300,000 for the Calgary Food Bank. Carlene Sorenson reports.

18h ago

Motorcyclist in hospital after 2-vehicle crash in SE Calgary

Motorcyclist in hospital after 2-vehicle crash in SE Calgary

Police say a motorcyclist is fighting for his life after a two-vehicle crash in southeast Calgary Sunday sent him to hospital.

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Calgary Public Library to reopen all its branches after data breach

Calgary Public Library to reopen all its branches after data breach

Calgary’s public libraries are slated to reopen for regular hours with modified service on Wednesday after a cybersecurity breach forced all locations to close for days.

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Green Calgary offers tips for winterizing your rain barrels

Green Calgary offers tips for winterizing your rain barrels

Green Calgary hosted a hands-on demonstration to help Calgarians protect their rain barrels as the cold weather approaches.

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