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University moves up to sixth position in top 50 research ranking
University of Calgary now ranked in top five in Canada for research funding growth The University of Calgary moved up three places and is now ranked sixth among top research universities in the country, according to Re$earch Infosource Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities rankings for 2014. The university generated $328,736,000 in sponsored research income for…
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Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate missing female youth
Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Megan L’Hirondelle. L’Hirondelle was last seen on October 17, 2014 at approximately 7:30 pm when she left her residence with friends. RCMP have checked Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Centre, the skate parks and numerous downtown locations, but have not located her to…
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How an Advisory Board can Boost Your Business
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to energize your business, boost sales and plan for the future? Here’s an often-overlooked idea: create an advisory board. Only a meagre 6% of Canadian entrepreneurs have an advisory board for their business, according to a survey this year by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).…
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RCMP Banff – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
On October 18, 2014 at 9:00 am Banff RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a single motor vehicle rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Sunshine Road overpass. Investigation indicates that the driver of a Toyota Echo was Eastbound on the Trans-Canada. The driver lost control, went off the roadway and rolled. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle…
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Morning Centre Street closure on Monday, Oct. 20
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PSA: United States Consulate General Calgary
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What You Should Know About Enterovirus EV-D68
Enteroviruses are a common group of viruses that can cause various types of illness, including respiratory illness that effects the nose, throat and lungs. Much like many other respiratory illnesses, we often see an increase in cases of enterovirus in the fall and winter seasons. In recent weeks, as expected, Alberta has seen an increase…
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Environment Canada Tracking Hurricane Gonzalo
Tropical cyclone information statement for: NEWFOUNDLAND NOVA SCOTIA For hurricane Gonzalo. Hurricane Gonzalo to impact Bermuda on Friday then accelerate northeastward – likely to affect Southeastern Newfoundland late Saturday or Sunday. 1. Summary of basic information at 9.00 AM ADT. Location: near 25.7 north 68.6 west. About 830 kilometres south-southwest of Bermuda. Maximum sustained winds:…
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ATB to Meet Challenge Facing Business Bankers
Calgary – When it comes to being trusted advisors for business customers, financial institutions have work to do, the latest ATB Financial Business Beat Survey reveals. “Business owners often see their bank as a painful necessity rather than a real partner in their business,” says Wellington Holbrook, ATB’s Executive Vice-President, Business & Agriculture. “At ATB,…
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Downtown residential buildings return to normal operations
October 16, 2014 04:50 PM – Downtown residential buildings and businesses are returning to normal today, as ENMAX successfully restored power to the West end of the downtown core. The area has been dealing with power outages, since Oct. 11, when an underground fire located at 8 Street and 5 Avenue SW resulted in power…
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RCMP Gleichen – Officer Charged
RCMP Officer Faces Criminal Charges Gleichen, Alberta – On October 16, 2014, Constable Depagie of Gleichen RCMP was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm, sec. 267 (b) of the Criminal Code and Unlawful Confinement, section 279(2) of the Criminal Code. He will make his first appearance in Siksika Nation, Provincial Court on November 6, 2014. The charges were laid as a…
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PM Announces the Naming of a Building in Honour of Jim Flaherty
90 Elgin Street to Become the James Michael Flaherty Building Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Government of Canada building located at 90 Elgin Street in Ottawa will be named the James Michael Flaherty Building in honour of the former Minister of Finance who passed away on April 10, 2014. The…
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RCMP Wetaskiwin City Investigates Bomb Threat
On October 16, 2014, at 4:15 pm, Wetaskiwin RCMP members were dispatched to a bomb threat at the Value Drug Mart, located at Unit A, 5215 – 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin. The store was evacuated and members from Wetaskiwin and Maskwacis contained the area around the store to ensure public safety. Wetaskiwin Fire Department and EMS…
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RCMP Airdrie – Structure Fire at Rangeland RV
Balzac, Alberta – On 16 October 2014, at approximately 1:00am, Airdrie Rural RCMP was dispatched to a structure fire at Rangeland RV. While enroute, Rocky View Fire Service was also dispatched. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Cause of the fire is unknown at this time pending further investigation. “In partnership…
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Minister MacKay Announces the Acceptance of the CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M. to the Coast Guard Fleet
Final Hero-Class Mid-Shore Patrol Vessel Delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, (yesterday) announced the acceptance of Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Captain…
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