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Emu on the loose near school finds new home in Calgary

Emu on the loose near school finds new home in Calgary

The Australian bird was captured near DeWinton, just south of Calgary, on June 19, and no owner came forward.
WestJet flight cancellations: What to know if you have a flight booked

WestJet flight cancellations: What to know if you have a flight booked

Over 200 more flights have been cancelled were cancelled by WestJet June 29.
The rent vs. buy debate in the Canadian housing market

The rent vs. buy debate in the Canadian housing market

Money.ca explains the pros and cons of renting and owning property in Canada.
Bear claws senior in West Vancouver

Bear claws senior in West Vancouver

Conservation officers say the woman and the bear likely startled each other in an incident that left the senior with minor injuries
Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Kevin Spicer says he now has a real appreciation for just how big and sparsely populated Canada really is after cycling the country in 30 days.
Wildfire season in Western Canada falls into ‘historically normal’ category - for now

Wildfire season in Western Canada falls into ‘historically normal’ category - for now

Experts warned, at the start of this year, that Western Canada could face another intense fire season, fuelled by drought conditions and limited precipitation. But, call it luck or natural weather variations, rain washed over both provinces in the critical months of May and June.
'We failed': Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

'We failed': Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

A judge has approved a $9.5-million settlement for complainants in a class-action lawsuit that accused the Calgary Stampede of allowing a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
Five charged in alleged car theft, arson and standoff in Northern Alberta

Five charged in alleged car theft, arson and standoff in Northern Alberta

Police dog and RCMP tactical units used in Kehewin car jacking arrests
WestJet mechanics go on strike in shock move, upending travel ahead of long weekend

WestJet mechanics go on strike in shock move, upending travel ahead of long weekend

WestJet airplane mechanics hit the picket lines Friday evening in a surprise move that threatens to disrupt flights for thousands of travellers at the outset of the Canada Day long weekend.
Bronze artist will fix iconic southern Alberta horse statue cut off at the legs

Bronze artist will fix iconic southern Alberta horse statue cut off at the legs

Vandalism repairs for the iconic Men of Vision Statue is estimated to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.
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