Source: CTV News Calgary Staff, calgary.ctvnews.ca, January 02, 2020 Police said Harnett joined the force 12 years ago after serving as a military police officer. CALGARY — Two men wanted on first-degree murder warrants for the death of Calgary police Sgt. Andrew Harnett have turned themselves in. Harnett, 37, a 12-year veteran of the Calgary… Continue reading 2 Suspects Wanted for Death of Calgary Police Officer Turn Themselves In
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Cronk, the Long-Lost Beverage Revived Thanks to Twitter
Source: Solarina Ho, ctvnews.ca June 29, 2020 Thanks to Cold Garden, a Calgary micro-brewery, the world is about to rediscover what this long-lost drink tastes like. TORONTO — It’s got sassafras, sarsaparilla, hops, camomile, cinnamon and ginger, but it will be a little while before anyone knows what “Cronk” — a mystery drink from over… Continue reading Cronk, the Long-Lost Beverage Revived Thanks to Twitter
Calgary Stampede Announces 10 Days of Grab-And-Go Food Events
Source: cbcnews.ca, June 25, 2020 On July 4th and 5th, the Stampede has organized a food truck rally on the grounds and is setting up a mini doughnut drive-thru on the grounds, operating July 6-11th. There still won’t be a Calgary Stampede this year, but at least there’ll be a Stampede breakfast and some of… Continue reading Calgary Stampede Announces 10 Days of Grab-And-Go Food Events
Sadly, the Calgary Stampede has been cancelled this year
Source: The Associated Press, sportsnet.ca, April 24, 2020 This is the first time in almost 100 years that the annual celebration hasn’t been held. CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede’s board of directors has cancelled the world-famous exhibition and rodeo this year because of COVID-19. President Dana Peers says the health and safety of the community… Continue reading Sadly, the Calgary Stampede has been cancelled this year
Some Canadian banks allowing deferral of mortgage payments by 6 months
Source: By the Canadian Press and News Staff, toronto.citynews.ca, March 18, 2020 HSBC Bank Canada says it will lower its prime lending rate by 50 basis points by today. Canada six’s largest banks have announced they will be allowing the deferral of mortgage payments for up to six months amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bank of… Continue reading Some Canadian banks allowing deferral of mortgage payments by 6 months
Canadian Blood Services is urging people to donate blood
Source: staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, March 18, 2020 There are many people out there who will still need access to blood donations, including cancer patients and trauma victims. SASKATOON — Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is urging people to donate blood despite the COVID-19 outbreak. “The need for blood continues even in these uncertain times, and we want… Continue reading Canadian Blood Services is urging people to donate blood
WestJet Airlines will be suspending all international flights
Source: Brooklyn Neustaeter, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, March 17, 2020 WestJet will also be suspending the sale of outbound international tickets until March 22. TORONTO — WestJet Airlines says it is suspending all international flights — including to the U.S. — for the next 30 days to help control the spread of COVID-19. In a statement posted on… Continue reading WestJet Airlines will be suspending all international flights
COVID-19: Calgary in State of Emergency
Source: CTVnews.ca. March 16, 2020 The City of Calgary has announced a state of local emergency due to COVID-19. Calgary – All city-owned and operated fitness facilities and pools will be closed as of midnight. The Calgary Public Library has also been ordered to close. The Calgary Zoo has not closed, but it has limited… Continue reading COVID-19: Calgary in State of Emergency
After facing backlash, Flames ownership group announces compensation program for employees
Source: Carly Stagg, calgary.ctvnews.ca. March 16, 2020 The program will top up employees with or without EI. CALGARY — After considerable backlash from Calgarians and city councillors, the Flames ownership group amended its recent decision to not pay hourly and event employees for cancelled shifts after the NHL season was paused due to the COVID-19 outbreak.… Continue reading After facing backlash, Flames ownership group announces compensation program for employees
Feds expected to announce $1.6 billion for struggling oil patch
Source: CTVNews.ca’s Josh Dehaas with reports from CTV Calgary’s Mark Villani and CTV Alberta Bureau Chief Janet Dirks The federal government is expected to announce $1.6 billion in funding for Alberta’s struggling energy sector on Tuesday, CTV News has learned. Most of the money would go towards job support. The announcement is expected one day after Calgary’s… Continue reading Feds expected to announce $1.6 billion for struggling oil patch