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'Tragic accident' blamed for recent death of giraffe at Calgary Zoo

'Tragic accident' blamed for recent death of giraffe at Calgary Zoo

CALGARY — The Calgary Zoo says a "tragic accident" led to the recent death of one of its adult Masai giraffes.
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Oilpatch restarts production that was shut in due to Alberta wildfires

Oilpatch restarts production that was shut in due to Alberta wildfires

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. said Monday it has resumed production at its operations that were shut in due to the Alberta wildfires.
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Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign

Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign

Candidates for both the United Conservative Party and New Democrats have been campaigning over the last four weeks for their party to form the next Alberta government. Election day is Monday.
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Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election

Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election

EDMONTON — Albertans go to the polls on Monday.
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Economy, health care, trust: Alberta election campaign hits final day before vote

Economy, health care, trust: Alberta election campaign hits final day before vote

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley made one final pitch to voters Sunday to upend Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government and deliver an upset win in the provincial election. “In this room, we share Alberta's values.
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Pigrome impresses as Blue Bombers edge Elks 25-23 in CFL pre-season clash

Pigrome impresses as Blue Bombers edge Elks 25-23 in CFL pre-season clash

EDMONTON — Tyrrell Pigrome’s first taste of CFL action was pretty sweet.
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Drying conditions return in Alberta, crews see more intense fire activity

Drying conditions return in Alberta, crews see more intense fire activity

As more wildfire evacuees are being allowed to return home in Alberta, provincial officials warn that warm, dry conditions are returning this weekend in some areas.
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Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier. Election day is Monday.
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'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

EDMONTON — Lawns, backyards and roofs could be used to produce both solar power and fresh vegetables, University of Alberta researchers say.
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Ex-Calgary mayor, former PM Harper pitch late-day endorsements in Alberta election

Ex-Calgary mayor, former PM Harper pitch late-day endorsements in Alberta election

EDMONTON — In a day of last-ditch Alberta election endorsements, former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi backed NDP Leader Rachel Notley on Friday while former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper urged voters a second time to step up for the United
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