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Past articles by Dave:

Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi to speak at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

Mayor Naheed Nenshi is once again off to discuss dollars and cents in Switzerland. → Read More

Edgemont residents weren't aware community beautification initiative came with property tax hike

It’s petition against a petition. → Read More

Two people extricated from a minivan after it was hit by a CN train in the 5900 block of 17 Ave. S.E.

Two people had to be cut out of a minivan after it was hit by a CN train early Sunday. → Read More

Un-Masked: Calgary Transit reveals new S200 LRT cars

The first of the new S200, or Mask LRT cars, has arrived. → Read More

Sean Chu admonished for 'garbage' comment about Cycle Track survey

Referring to work done on the Cycle Track project as “garbage” has earned one city councillor a strong rebuke from the head of the Transportation Department. → Read More

Across Canada about $1 million in lottery prize money goes unclaimed every month

Check those lottery tickets closely before you throw them away. → Read More

Buskers set to stake out Calgary locations

The city is cranking up its busking program during a year-long pilot that will allow the use of amplifiers at designated “busk stops.” → Read More

What goes into being Jaromir Jagr's biggest fans? Let's ask the Travelling Jagrs

There's an important aspect to focus on when transforming into a member of the Travelling Jagrs: Matching the mullet to the appropriate jersey. → Read More

Calgary mayor Nenshi declines CalgaryNEXT meeting offer from NHL commissioner

With not much new to talk about, Mayor Naheed Nenshi said he won’t be sitting down with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss the CalgaryNEXT proposal. → Read More

Low Canadian dollar means boost for Calgary's film and TV production industry

Silver screen productions are seeing a golden boost in Alberta thanks in large part to the slumping Canadian dollar. → Read More

Alberta man with no arms or legs banned from using longboard in Los Angeles Marathon

Chris Koch has used his longboard to wheel through the jungles of Cambodia, the streets of London and the mountains of Switzerland. → Read More

Calgary woman who saved Bubba the pitbull after icy plunge reunited with pooch's owner

To Katrina Heise, she just did what any animal lover would have. → Read More

Residential towers, retail round out first phase of Currie Barracks development

Calling it the eventual core of Currie Barracks, developers have made an application to the city for the area's first phase, which will include a pair of residential towers along with 130,000 sq.-ft. of commercial space. → Read More

Calgary residents banding together in opposition of 12-storey downtown development in southwest

Calling it a potential blight on the neighbourhood, a group of downtown residents is banding together in an attempt to block a proposed 12-storey development. → Read More

Calgary Sun sits down with city assessor Nelson Karpa asking about property taxes

As property owners in Calgary await the arrival of their assessment notices in the mail this week, the Sun sits down with city assessor Nelson Karpa to ask Five Questions: → Read More

City freezes Calgary parking rates for 2016

It won’t cost any more to park on the street or at city controlled lots and parkades. → Read More

Identical holiday greeting messages from NDP MLA Brandy Payne and Independent MLA Deborah Drever printed in community newsletters

It didn’t take long for the first provincial political gaffe of 2016. → Read More

Bad Santa robs Stettler jewelry store on Christmas Eve, escapes in Hummer

Santa might have to put himself on the naughty list for next year. → Read More

Don't know what to do this NYE? We've got you covered

DANCE UP A STORM Family Dance Party in Municipal Plaza from 7-9 p.m. Kids can inscribe resolutions on glow-in-dark wall, enjoy stilt walkers, fire spinners and a countdown at 9 p.m. PARTY AT THE PLAZA Outdoor party at Olympic Plaza starting at 8 p.m. There’ll be DJs and live entertainment along with free skate rentals. Midnight countdown will include laser lights and fireworks. MAKE A SPLASH… → Read More

Baby Hermella Mammo loses fight for life, putting end to legal battle with Alberta Health Services

Baby Hermella Mammo, at the centre of a legal battle to keep her on life support, has died. → Read More