News from the Calgary region
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Calgary Stampede 2021: The Cowboys are coming, but they’ll be wearing masks
It’s official. The Calgary Stampede has been approved for this summer. [ READ MORE ]
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Is Kenney bribing Albertans with the vaccine lottery?
It’s summer in Alberta and Premier Jason Kenney just wants us to be able to enjoy it without risking another COVID-19 outbreak, and he’s willing to engage in bribery to get there. On Monday, June [ READ MORE ]
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Overlooked: COVID-19’s high toll on “invisible” essential workers
Working under the stresses of COVID-19 affected the mental health of frontline and essential workers. While the focus has been on doctors and nurses, other staff also plays a vital role in fighting the virus. Security guards, cleaning staff, and delivery drivers worked throughout the pandemic, with the impact of their exposure to the virus receiving little attention and recognition. [ READ MORE ]
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How Coronavirus is affecting people in India as well as Indian families living outside
How Coronavirus is affecting people in India as well as Indian families living outside. People living in India are going through an extremely hard time, however Indians living in Canada or anywhere else in the [ READ MORE ]
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Calgary restaurant ready for its grand opening as restrictions lift
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta’s reopening plan, which will remove most of the restrictions Alberta businesses have been operating under by the end of the month. Non-essential businesses will reopen, and restaurants and bars can once again offer dine-in service. [ READ MORE ]
Arts
Calgary’s newest Instagram backdrop is a hit with local photographers
You might not have seen it in person, but your friends have. Two weeks after its launch, the CMLC parkade has taken over everyone’s Instagram feed. This $80 million structure in Calgary’s East Village is [ READ MORE ]
Business & Jobs
Want an LRT station in your community? Good Luck!
Calgarians in extended southeastern and newer northwestern communities can’t expect an LRT station in their neighbourhood anytime soon [ READ MORE ]
Business & Jobs
Canada invites 90,000 immigrants for PR
Canada welcomes 90,000 temporary foreign workers to be permanent residents in 2021 through six new immigration streams. This program is part of Canada’s 2021–2023 immigration plan to grant 401,000 permanent residence permits.
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City says no to a voters list to protect public safety
An increasingly crowded field of political candidates will hit the campaign trail with no voter list come October. And despite negative implications for the future, some are saying it was the right decision. The list [ READ MORE ]
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Eau Claire YMCA closes after 30 years
On Feb. 18, 2021 the Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA shut its doors for good. On top of the added pressure due to COVID-19, the support and funding to keep the sports arena open were not present. [ READ MORE ]