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Stampede concertgoers raise safety concerns after rapper draws huge crowd; Calgary police officers and Stampede security personnel handle safety issues in the crowd just prior to Don Toliver's performance at the Coca-Cola Stage on July 8\.

Stampede concertgoers raise safety concerns after rapper draws huge crowd

July 9 , 2025 at 05:11:49 p.m. MDT • :

A Calgary Stampede concert headlined by Houston hip-hop superstar Don Toliver has raised safety concerns among attendees, with some wondering whether the platinum-selling rapper — who currently has over 35 million monthly listeners on Spotify — was too popular for a free show in a relatively small venue.
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Some Alberta hospitals triaging probable measles patients in vehicles; The province says immunizations have significantly increased thanks to a robust campaign and additional vaccination clinics\.

Some Alberta hospitals triaging probable measles patients in vehicles

July 9 , 2025 at 05:19:21 p.m. MDT • :

Some Alberta hospitals are triaging probable measles patients in their vehicles, as the province's outbreak continues to grow. 
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RCMP lay charges after cough syrup laced with fentanyl kills Chestermere man; A 23-year-old man from Conrich, Alta\., is facing first-degree murder charges after allegedly killing another man with fentanyl-laced couch syrup\.

RCMP lay charges after cough syrup laced with fentanyl kills Chestermere man

July 9 , 2025 at 03:14:21 p.m. MDT • :

Mounties in Alberta have charged a 23-year-old man with first-degree murder after he allegedly gave another man cough syrup laced with a fatal dose of fentanyl.
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3 people stabbed in serious assault at Calgary Stampede: police; Calgary police say they are investigating after three people were seriously hurt in an assault at the Calgary Stampede\.

3 people stabbed in serious assault at Calgary Stampede: police

July 9 , 2025 at 07:53:44 a.m. MDT • :

Calgary police say they are investigating after three people were seriously hurt in an assault at the Calgary Stampede.
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Ex-NHLer Nick Tarnasky cleared by RCMP in Alberta golf course fight; Tampa Bay Lightning's Nick Tarnasky, right, during a fight in 2006 against Detroit Red Wings Brad Norton\.

Ex-NHLer Nick Tarnasky cleared by RCMP in Alberta golf course fight

July 9 , 2025 at 01:48:04 p.m. MDT • :

RCMP said it has concluded an investigation into a fight on an Alberta golf course involving former NHL player Nick Tarnasky.
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Canadian wildfire smoke ruining Americans' summer, says letter from Congress members; Smoke rises from the Summit Lake wildfire, west of Fort Nelson, B\.C\., on June 9\.  

July 9 , 2025 at 11:38:32 a.m. MDT • :

Canadian wildfire smoke ruining Americans' summer, says letter from Congress members

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Newcomers vs. born-and-raised Albertans: Turns out, they're not all that different; Premier Danielle Smith delivers a televised 'Address to the Province' in September 2024\.  

July 9 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Newcomers vs. born-and-raised Albertans: Turns out, they're not all that different

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Calgary money launderer admits to funnelling $800k to leader of organized crime syndicate; Talal Fouani was on bail for organized crime and money laundering charges when he was shot while sitting in his parked Bentley outside his southwest Calgary home\. Fouani's wife, Nakita Baron, 31, was killed\. Fouani has since pleaded guilty to money laundering\.  

July 8 , 2025 at 01:27:56 p.m. MDT • :

Calgary money launderer admits to funnelling $800k to leader of organized crime syndicate

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AISH recipients in community housing will see rent hike under new Alberta regulations; People with a disability that prevents them from working full-time are eligible for AISH\.  

July 9 , 2025 at 11:46:01 a.m. MDT • :

AISH recipients in community housing will see rent hike under new Alberta regulations

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ER doctor challenges Alberta premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways; The entrance to the emergency department at Peter Lougheed hospital is pictured in, Calgary, Alta\., Tuesday, Aug\. 22, 2023\.  

July 7 , 2025 at 02:37:04 p.m. MDT • :

ER doctor challenges Alberta premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

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July 7 , 2025 at 05:31:13 p.m. MDT • :

WestJet redeploys network to new locations after decline in demand for flights to U.S.

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July 8 , 2025 at 04:48:06 p.m. MDT • :

Canmore council approves 25-year downtown redevelopment plan — with some final changes

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July 9 , 2025 at 10:46:39 a.m. MDT • :

Former Alberta teacher facing 16 sexual assault, exploitation charges: RCMP

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July 9 , 2025 at 07:46:55 a.m. MDT • :

Farmers and ranchers in southeastern Alberta contending with bone-dry summer

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July 9 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Municipality of Jasper adopts climate action plan nearly one year after wildfire

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