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Calgary will not host world freestyle, snowboard championship

Calgary pivots to pursue world snowboard, freestyle championship Uncertainty over international travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic was the primary reason to stop pursuing an event that would have brought roughly 500 athletes to Calgary.“Over the past few weeks, our teams have had extensive meetings with all of our key stakeholders including FIS, along with our generous corporate and government partners at all levels,” Freestyle Canada chief executive officer Peter Judge said Wednesday in a statement.“At the end of the day — after reviewing all facets of the event — we simply ran out of runway to make these world championships a reality.“While we are gutted, the safety and health of our athletes, coaches, volunteers and staff is, and always

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Penguin walk returns to Calgary Zoo with COVID-19 precautions

Calgary Zoo’s annual penguin walk starts on Friday with special COVID-19 restrictions in place.During the daily walk, the zoo’s king penguins waddle along a designated outdoor route as visitors stand by and watch.The zoo says the walk is good for the penguins’ health and overall well-being.“It stimulates their mind, encourages exercise, and as naturally curious creatures, it offers them a change of scenery and a chance to explore more of their world here at the Calgary Zoo,” a news release explained.This year, the zoo says the walks will have limited viewing capacity and those in attendance will have to stay stationary to help maintain physical distancing.

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Alberta records 26 COVID-19 deaths, 1,352 additional cases Saturday

COVID-19 on Saturday, as well as an additional 26 deaths related to the disease.Active provincial cases dropped slightly Saturday, now at 19,260, which is 347 less than Friday’s total.

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Another ‘Walk of Freedom’ march in Calgary to protest government COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19.Sorry for the video quality. But here’s another angle from the front.

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Human rights complaint filed against Calgary bar after person refusing to wear mask denied entry

human rights complaint after a woman who didn’t want to wear a mask was turned away.Andrew Brassard, the co-owner of Broken City Social Club, said he was notified on Nov. 6 that the Alberta Human Rights Commission had received a human rights complaint regarding an incident that took place at the bar in October.Brassard said the incident involved a woman who said she could not wear a mask because she had PTSD and was then denied entry by staff.

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Grade 12 students at John G. Diefenbaker High School sent home after confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19.A letter to parents and guardians explains that staff at John G. Diefenbaker High School have been notified that “a number of” Grade 12 students have tested positive for COVID-19.Because many students in the grade have been in close contact with the affected students, the decision was made to move all of them to online classes from Thursday, Nov.

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Alberta records 727 cases of COVID-19 Sunday, 6 deaths as officials push for reduced social circles

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Alberta, with 727 additional cases identified Sunday as well as six additional deaths.The six deaths reported Sunday were seniors either in hospital or in continuing care centres.Four were in the Edmonton zone: a woman in her 90s at the University of Alberta Hospital outbreak as well as three women — one in her 70s and two in their 90s — at the Edmonton General Care Centre.Two were in Calgary zone — a man and a woman, both in their 80s, at the Agecare Skypoint in Calgary zone.The COVID-19 death toll in the province has now reached 363.This weekend saw record-high case numbers reported in Alberta: on Saturday, there were 919 new cases, which was the highest number reported in one day since the pandemic

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Calgary doctor calls for urgency in hospital COVID-19 outbreak reports to prevent future situations

COVID-19 outbreak at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton could help put a stop to “recurring” outbreaks in the province’s primary health-care facilities.Dr.

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Calgary city council looks at extending fee relief for local businesses amid COVID-19

report from city administration that recommends they extend fee relief measures for local businesses, including one that makes it less expensive for restaurants to set up patios.The fee relief measures were put in at the start of May and are set to end on Oct. 31, but city administration recommends the measures remain in place another six months until April 30, 2021.

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Coronavirus: AHS confirms 5 more patient, 7 additional staff cases at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre

AHS declares COVID-19 outbreak at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre after 12 cases confirmed As of Sunday, there were five more COVID-19 patient cases, bringing the total number linked to the outbreaks to 25.There were seven new health-care worker COVID-19 cases tied to the outbreaks for a total of 25. Family of man admitted to Foothills hospital during COVID-19 outbreak says they weren’t told ‘entire story’ Two additional units have been added to the outbreaks, totalling five units now, according to AHS.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]AHS said the number of workers in isolation will be updated twice a week, referencing the most recent report on Sept.

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Mask complaints rise in Calgary prompting calls for more enforcement support

Deere spoke out about his concerns to Global News on Saturday, and said he has since received many threatening phone calls and emails, and the restaurant has received multiple negative reviews online.“I understand their frustration,” Deere said Monday.

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City of Calgary report shows 89% of residents following mask bylaw

new report to be presented to council on Monday.According to a city survey of 500 Calgarians conducted between Aug. 25 and 28, 89 per cent of the city’s population said they wear a mask in public and confined indoor spaces like grocery stores and shopping malls.The report said that the latest results are 34 per cent higher than prior to when the mask bylaw came into effect on Aug.

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COVID-19 case confirmed at northwest Calgary high school

COVID-19 was confirmed at the school.A number of parents with students in Grade 10 and 11 at the high school have confirmed to Global News that they received a call from Health Link to notify them of the positive case, and to direct the students deemed close contacts to isolate.The school’s principal, Jana Macdonald, confirmed the case Saturday evening in a letter posted to the school’s website.“Our school remains open to in-person learning for all students, and we are working closely with AHS to ensure necessary measures continue to be in place to protect all staff and students,” Macdonald wrote in the letter.

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Volunteers assist Calgary church members diagnosed with COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak at Calgary Kidanemehret Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church An organization called EthioCare has been helping recent immigrants who have been affected by COVID-19 since the pandemic started.“Unfortunately, there was a backlash going towards the communities,” said Bekele Hankebo, the team lead with EthioCare on Saturday.“It’s just creating anxiety and fear.

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Calgary mayor encourages restaurants to winterize patios, keep them open as long as possible

social distancing and to battle the economic hardships the restaurant industry is facing.“I really am encouraging restaurants to get those (heat) lamps, you know even — it sounds silly but it works in lots of cold weather places — put blankets on the tables and keep those patios open as far into the season as we can,” Naheed Nenshi told reporters on Wednesday afternoon.“Even though restaurants are doing a terrific job of managing physical distancing by and large within the restaurant, as the weather gets colder there’s always a concern that more indoor gatherings will lead to more spread (of COVID-19).”In May, the City of Calgary approved a plan to allow shops and restaurants to expand their businesses onto sidewalks and streets to assist

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Alberta will switch over to national coronavirus tracing app

coronavirus tracing app, although the timeline on when that will happen is unclear.The province confirmed to Global News that it hopes to transition to COVID Alert, which is currently only active in Ontario but will soon roll out countrywide.Health ministry press secretary Steve Buick said in an email Sunday that the province sees the benefit of a single program across the country.“It had been uncertain if (or) when (the) federal app would be implemented so the priority was to use our own, but now that the federal one is being rolled out, we accept the value of a single national one,” he said.Alberta’s app, ABTraceTogether, has run into some problems after it was initially launched in May.

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How to celebrate Canada Day in Calgary amid the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the everyday lives of Calgarians, residents are left to wonder how they can commemorate one of the largest celebrations of the year.Canada Day is just days away, and this year the city won’t be seeing its usual mass celebration. As restrictions on gatherings, events and operations continue, residents are looking at new and innovative ways to commemorate the occasion.

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Coronavirus: Some Calgary splash parks, wading pools to reopen in July

COVID-19 pandemic.However, as the province moves forward with its relaunch plan, the city has announced the anticipated opening of select spray parks and wading pool locations as temperatures rise in Calgary.

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How the City of Calgary is celebrating Canada Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic continues and the province moves forward with Stage 2 of its relaunch plan, many Calgarians are left wondering how they’ll able to celebrate one of the city’s biggest holidays of the year.Canada Day is just two weeks away, and this year it will look a lot different for residents in Calgary, even as restrictions in the city continue to ease amid the pandemic.

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18 new COVID-19 cases Sunday; Alberta recoveries over last week outweigh new cases

Alberta announced 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and no new deaths.

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Coronavirus: Alberta students host electronics drive for isolated seniors, vulnerable populations

A group of students from the University of Calgary is looking to help combat isolation by connecting seniors and vulnerable populations through electronics amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Calgary businesses prepare for May 25 reopening

Several businesses in Calgary are making final preparations ahead of reopening on Monday as part of the first phase of the provincial relaunch strategy.

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Live updates: Coronavirus in Calgary

Each week, the City of Calgary hosts news conferences on Tuesdays and Thursdays to update citizens on what measures are being taken in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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What you can and cannot do in Calgary on May 14 amid Phase 1 of Alberta’s relaunch

Phase 1 of Alberta’s plan to relaunch the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic begins on Thursday, May 14, but Calgary and Brooks, Alta., will see restrictions eased at a slower pace than the rest of the province.

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Alberta releases business guides for COVID-19 reopening plan

On Monday, the province released online guides to help businesses plan for Stage 1 of Alberta’s COVID-19 relaunch.

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City sees spike in crisis calls amid COVID-19 pandemic: Calgary Distress Centre

The Calgary Distress Centre said it has received more than 5,500 crisis contacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic since Jan. 26.

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9 out of 15 COVID-19 cases at Calgary Midtown Co-op resolved: CEO

Calgary Midtown Co-op said Tuesday that more employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Community artwork sought to brighten up Calgary’s temporary pandemic health care facility

The temporary health care facility that recently opened at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is looking for homemade art to help bring comfort to patients and healthcare workers.

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Spruce Meadows announces cancellation of 2020 Masters show jumping tournament

Officials at Spruce Masters announced on Tuesday the decision had been made to cancel the 2020 Masters Tournament amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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City of Calgary facing $235M financial gap if pandemic continues through December

As several public health measures and large-scale closures to limit the spread of COVID-19 remain in effect, it could create a large financial gap for the City of Calgary, according to staff.

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City of Calgary facing $235M financial gap if pandemic continues through December

As several public health measures and large-scale closures to limit the spread of COVID-19 remain in effect, it could create a large financial gap within the City of Calgary, according to city staff.

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‘Let’s bring in the military’: Calgary son wants soldiers brought in to help mom’s seniors home

The outbreak of COVID-19 at the Millrise Seniors Village in southwest Calgary is concerning to families with loved ones inside.

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Cargill plant shutdown does not mean COVID-19 risk is contained: High River mayor

High River Mayor Craig Snodgrass is urging vigilance from southern Albertans against the spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Calgary musician launches Curbside Concerts

A Calgary musician is strumming his way through the COVID-19 pandemic, launching a new business to bring music to you — at a safe distance.

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3 employees test positive for COVID-19: Calgary Midtown Co-op

Three employees at Calgary’s Midtown Co-op have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the company.

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Calgary’s Green Fools Theatre helps kids through COVID-19

It can be tough finding ways to keep kids entertained and occupied after weeks of self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a Calgary theatre company is hoping to help with some free, fun videos on social media.

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Calgary’s Clifton Manor care facility confirms more cases of COVID-19

Conroy said many precautions are being taken at Clifton Manor. Residents are tested at the first sign of any symptom and are immediately quarantined in their room.

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Calgary councillors to meet Monday amid COVID-19 pandemic

Calgary councillors will be meeting on Monday for the second time since the City of Calgary declared a state of local emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Studio Story Time: Global Calgary personalities read children’s books online for cooped-up kids

Are your kids getting tired of being stuck at home while you and your family practise social distancing and self-isolation?

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Calgary’s Plus 15 network closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Those who are not working from home and still frequent office towers and businesses in Calgary’s downtown core no longer have access to the city’s Plus 15 network.

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Short-term relief funding created for Calgary art sector amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Calgary Arts Development has announced $1.15 million in short-term relief funding for those impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

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COVID-19 pandemic limits Calgary malls to essential services only

Malls in Calgary announced closures this weekend, limiting access to essential services only to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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Calgary company releases ‘coronavirus socks’ to help those in need during outbreak

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to create uncertainty in the city, one Calgary company has fashioned a unique way to give back.

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Coronavirus: Kids say thank you to Calgary first responders

One organization is asking for children’s help to boost the morale of Calgary’s first responders as the COVID-19 outbreak continues across the globe.

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COVID-19: Calgary mother in isolation gives tips on handling children in quarantine

One Calgary mother is offering tips to parents now in isolation with their children, after Alberta schools cancelled classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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