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10 things to do in Calgary over the Canada Day long weekend

By Melissa Gilligan

Published: June 27, 2024 at 10:30AM EDT

The stage at Calgary's 2023 Canada Day celebrations. (City of Calgary website)

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Regina police building on neighbourhood watch program with two new resident targeted initiatives

Regina police building on neighbourhood watch program with two new resident targeted initiatives

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Supreme Court strikes down Sask. jail policy that it says violates the Charter

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Lakeshore Fire responding to large blaze

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Climate & Environment

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