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Saturday Nov 7

Swine flu worries pet owners 4:19 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
As uncertainty continues over the H1N1 pandemic, veterinary clinics in Calgary have been inundated with calls from people worried about their family pets.
Protesters rally outside Alberta Tory meeting 12:49 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Premier Ed Stelmach appeared to largely ignore his critics Saturday as Alberta Progressive Conservatives voted on his leadership while 700 people protested outside.
Russian pianists triumph in Honens Competition 11:49 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Russian pianists Georgy Tchaidze and Evgeny Starodubtsev captured first and second laureate after five finalists performed Thursday and Friday nights in Calgary.
Stamps aim to stomp Rider pride 11:34 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders can wrap up first place in the CFL West, a bye week and the chance to host the division final if they can beat the visiting Calgary Stampeders on Saturday
Flames to host Avery, Rangers 11:34 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Sean Avery will return to his very own house of ill-fame Saturday night when his New York Rangers visit the Calgary Flames at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Hockey Night in Canada (10 p.m., CBC, CBCSports.ca).

Friday Nov 6

Stelmach faces leadership review vote 7:13 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Decision time for delegates to Alberta's Progressive Conservative Party convention arrives Saturday morning, when they begin voting in a leadership review of Premier Ed Stelmach.
Edmonton honoured for heritage work 2:43 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Mayor Stephen Mandel has returned to Edmonton with the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership, after a special ceremony with Prince Charles on Wednesday in Toronto.
Greenspan denies role in U.S. policy 1:58 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Former U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan told CBC News Friday he makes regular visits to the Obama White House, but he denied he still influences policy-making.
Homeless recover from flu in new Red Deer shelter 1:13 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A 24-hour shelter has opened in central Alberta to house homeless people with the flu.
More Albertans eligible for H1N1 vaccine 12:28 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Alberta children under 10 with chronic health conditions and parents of babies will be able to get a swine flu vaccination, starting Tuesday.
Suncor plans to sell $4B in assets 11:13 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Calgary-based Suncor Energy Inc. said Friday it plans to sell up to $4 billion in assets next year.
Evergreen fire destroys 2 homes 10:43 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A small kitchen appliance likely started a fire in southwest Calgary that turned seven people out of their homes.
Truck driver appeals manslaughter sentence 10:43 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A cement truck driver who killed five people when he plowed into the back of a car is appealing his sentence.
Canada sheds 43,200 jobs in October 9:13 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Canada's unemployment rate rose slightly in October, with the economy shedding 43,200 jobs in the month.

Thursday Nov 5

Phaneuf's OT goal gives Flames win over Blues 9:28 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Dion Phaneuf's goal 2:50 into overtime gave the Calgary Flames a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.
Party to review Stelmach leadership 6:58 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Members of the Alberta Progressive Conservative party are gathering in Red Deer for a convention this weekend where the main event will be a secret-ballot vote on Premier Ed Stelmach's leadership.
Alberta private plane tab $383K 5:13 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Alberta government spent $383,000 on private charter planes for Conservative MLAs and cabinet ministers, even though the province has its own fleet of planes, CBC News has learned.
Beaten puppy recovers after surgery 4:58 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A puppy abandoned in the parking lot of a Calgary veterinary hospital with a severely broken leg and head trauma should make a full recovery.
N.W.T. aims to sign water agreement with Alberta 2:28 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Northwest Territories hopes to convince Alberta to sign a transboundary water agreement by 2011, Environment Minister Michael Miltenberger says.
Flax farmers worried about future 11:28 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Prairie flax farmers are worried they will be forced to undergo costly testing to regain their soured reputation with Europe.

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