Vacancy rates falling as economy picks up - Calgary Herald

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:24:53 -0700

Vacancy rates falling as economy picks up Calgary Herald CALGARY — At the height of the last boom, finding an apartment in Calgary was a bit like winning the lottery. With thousands of newcomers flooding into the city, streams of potential tenants would apply for the chance to put a roof over their heads. and more »

Stumbling Hawks burned by Flames - Montreal Gazette

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:54:53 -0700

CBC.ca

Stumbling Hawks burned by Flames Montreal Gazette CALGARY — Michael Cammalleri talked hockey philosophy Friday morning in advance of the Chicago Blackhawks coming to town for a date with the Calgary Flames. The topic up for debate? Whether or not the wounded Hawks would hit the ice angry after ... Blackhawks arrive in Calgary reelingCBC.ca Right Wing - CGYNHL.com Friend turned foeCanada.com Winnipeg Free Press -MiamiHerald.com -The Associated Press all 290 news articles »

Calgary homeless count not expected to show a decline - Calgary Herald

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:24:09 -0700

Calgary homeless count not expected to show a decline Calgary Herald CALGARY — The first homeless count done in the city in four years isn't expected to reveal the drastic reduction in numbers other cities in the province have seen, but local shelters hope it shows progress. The Calgary Homeless Foundation will on ... Calgary Homeless Foundation: The State of Homelessness in CalgaryMarketwire (press release) all 2 news articles »

Calgary renters fight the "cult of home ownership" - Calgary Herald

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:51:23 -0700

Calgary renters fight the "cult of home ownership" Calgary Herald They were attracted to Calgary by its reputation as a thriving city with plenty of work opportunities, and Garry soon found work in IT for an oil-and-gas company. So far, however, they haven't done what so many other Canadian families strive for by ...

Medicine Hat couple wins $25 million lottery jackpot - Calgary Herald

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:21:53 -0700

CTV.ca

Medicine Hat couple wins $25 million lottery jackpot Calgary Herald CALGARY — For four days, Tim Elliott of Medicine Hat, Alta., had almost $25 million hidden in the corner of his wallet and he didn't even know it. While picking up oil rig parts two weeks ago, he bought four lottery tickets from a southeast Calgary ... Rig manager strikes it richCalgary Sun Medicine Hat couple wins $24.9M lottery with ticket bought in CalgaryVancouver Sun Alberta couple $24.9M richerToronto Sun all 42 news articles »

Calgary Muslim leader condemns honour killings and domestic abuse - Calgary Herald

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:01:12 -0700

Globe and Mail

Calgary Muslim leader condemns honour killings and domestic abuse Calgary Herald A Calgary imam will take the bold step of issuing a fatwa — an official religious edict pronounced by a scholar of the Muslim faith — against honour killings and domestic abuse on Saturday. Imam Syed Soharwardy, who is head imam at the Al-Madinah ... Canadian imam Syed Soharwardy to issue fatwa against 'honour' killingsNational Post all 31 news articles »

Calgary snowbirds defend second home of Mazatlan - Calgary Herald

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:03:48 -0700

Calgary snowbirds defend second home of Mazatlan Calgary Herald The most recent case drawing criticism to Mazatlan involves the strange beating of Calgary office manager Sheila Nabb, who was found unclothed and unconscious, her face badly injured, inside an elevator at a five-star all-inclusive resort in the heart ...

Calgary-based Christian group plans website to out pedophiles - National Post

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:48:15 -0700

Calgary-based Christian group plans website to out pedophiles National Post The Calgary-based group said the recent bust of 60 people in Ontario on hundreds of child pornography charges is proof that such a resource is needed. Rushfeldt said as people charged with child-sex crimes are convicted, his group will post as much ... and more »

Alberta Health Services engage users on Twitter - CTV.ca

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:20:43 -0700

CTV.ca

Alberta Health Services engage users on Twitter CTV.ca The AHS and Calgary police will be taking part in a Twitter discussion about the dangers of PMMA. The Alberta Health Services took to the social media platform Twitter to answer questions from the public about the dangers of Ecstasy. Ecstasy's dangers discussed on Twitter todayCalgary Herald No ecstasy amnesty: Calgary copsToronto Sun Tainted ecstasy pills no surprise, experts sayCBC.ca Vancouver Sun all 47 news articles »

Calgary's car community loses a legend - Calgary Herald

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:54:06 -0700

Calgary's car community loses a legend Calgary Herald With the death of Don Siewert, Calgary has lost a legend. Siewert spent his life restoring and hot-rodding cars, and motivating and inspiring a younger generation. He was 76 when he died on Jan. 11. Siewert will be fondly remembered by many in the ... and more »