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Calgary shrouded in smoke as wildfires ravage parts of B.C.
The smoky haze ringing Calgary may linger for the waning days of the Stampede but doesn’t pose a serious health risk, officials say. Calgarians woke up Wednesday to see much of the city wreathed in...
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Calgary hasn't been this smoky since Neil Armstrong first stepped onto the moon
If you think Calgary’s hazy summer has been particularly bad, you’re not just blowing smoke. Since July 8, as B.C.’s wildfires flared out of control west of the Rocky Mountains, the city has...
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Rain, cool temperatures prompt Calgary to lift its fire ban
Calgary has lifted its two-week-old fire ban thanks to rain, cooler temperatures and improved air quality. The fire department implemented a ban on outdoor fires on Aug. 29 due to unrelenting hot and...
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Corbella: The science is not settled on water fluoridation
Edmonton has fluoride in its drinking water. Calgary does not. Take a wild guess which of the two cities’ children have more cavities? If you said Calgary, you’d be wrong! Chew on that for a while....
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Alberta urged to fund addiction services for Calgary's South Asian community
The province is being urged to fund specialized addiction services for Calgary’s South Asian community amid growing demand fuelled by the opioid crisis. A provincial panel assembled to guide Alberta’s...
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U of C researchers sound alarm over radon levels in Calgary homes
After discovering a significant health threat in many Calgary homes, University of Calgary researchers are turning their attention to the rest of the province as they urge Albertans to test their homes...
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Breathe easy, Calgary: Air quality advisory issued in July is finally lifted
A precautionary air quality advisory issued for the Calgary area in July has been lifted. Alberta Health Services said in a news release Tuesday that wildfires during the summer are no longer a threat...
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Dust levels at northwest Calgary gravel pit regularly exceed standards
Dust pollution stirred up by a provincially owned gravel pit in the city’s northwest has exceeded Alberta air quality objectives by a factor of almost seven. Provincial officials say it’s sparked...
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Anti-smoking advocates say NDP government a disappointment on tobacco issues
Anti-smoking advocates say that after showing initial promise, the NDP government has been a disappointment when it comes to fighting tobacco use in Alberta. Tobacco opponents note the Notley...
View ArticleSexually transmitted infections on the rise again in Alberta
Alberta is seeing a continuing spike in cases of syphilis and gonorrhea and ongoing high rates of chlamydia, raising concerns among public health officials. The surge in sexually transmitted infections...
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