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Nearly 1,000 Calgarians were welcomed into the Catholic church during Easter Vigil celebrations, according to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary. It says these numbers have been rising since the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Calgary man is warning others after being detained at the border when traces of fentanyl were found in his rental car. Volunteers with the Forever Canadian campaign canvass the province. A Calgary caretaker is speaking out after being told his two family members won’t be covered for COVID-19 shots.

A Calgary caretaker is speaking out after being told his two family members — both living with severe disabilities — won’t be covered for COVID-19 shots this fall. Sarah Offin has more on a growing list of conditions like diabetes, which aren’t considered vulnerable enough for funded protection.

The Alberta government makes a major change to COVID-19 coverage in the fall. One of Calgary’s political parties announces a policy to prohibit the unhoused in certain parts of the city. A new report suggests ways for Alberta to get rid of massive amounts of oil and sand waste materials.

More people are riding on Calgary Transit than before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the service says it’s struggling to keep up with the growth.  Officials are asking for a big boost in funding to increase service, and to consider transit’s plan to get there over the next decade.  Adam MacVicar reports. 

Growing your own veggies is something a lot of Albertans have gotten into during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Gil Tucker shows us, a Calgary couple has come up with a kit to get you started to garden in harmony with Mother Nature.

More and more Canadians in the food service industry are finding an unusual new solution to their staffing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s Gil Tucker at a Calgary restaurant that’s among those taking on a server who never calls in sick.

Being able to “keep calm and carry on” has helped a lot of Calgary seniors through the COVID-19 pandemic. And as Gil Tucker shows us, staying active may bring the biggest boost of all.

The COVID-19 pandemic may be showing signs of winding down, but a lot of people still aren’t taking any chances when it comes to organizing major events. For one Calgary couple, that means going small-scale on their big day. Gil Tucker reports.

Some small business hit hard by COVID-19 are getting a new chance to bounce back in Calgary. As Gil Tucker reports, they’re coming together in one place, to try to make it through the pandemic.

The continued support from Ottawa comes as welcome news for thousands of Calgarians, but as Gil Tucker reports, there is still a call for more help from the province and the city.

Tuesday was a tough day for people who run two Calgary businesses hit by a morning fire near Chinook Centre. As Gil Tucker reports, the fire comes just as they were starting to make back the ground they’d lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many companies that supply bars and restaurants are struggling in the face of unpredictable shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Gil Tucker reports, some Calgarians in the brewing business have come up with a creative way to help each other through the crisis.

With the pandemic now into its second year, Canadians are continuing to come up with creative ways to cope with COVID-19. As Gil Tucker shows us, people just outside Calgary are getting a bit of inspiration from a young survivor who’s triumphed over some pretty tough odds.

Sharing some entertaining distractions on social media is helping a lot of Canadians get through the COVD-19 pandemic. And for one Calgary man, what started as a little fun is bringing smiles to thousands of others. Gil Tucker has the story.

Keepers at zoos across Canada are on alert after news of COVID-19 cases among gorillas at the San Diego Zoo. Gil Tucker reports on what the Calgary Zoo is doing to keep gorillas and other animals safe.

There was some recognition Monday for Calgarians on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. Gil Tucker has more on a salute to pandemic heroes.

Only a few days into Alberta’s new restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, they’re already starting to feel the pain. But as Gil Tucker reports, while sales fall off, one Calgary landlord is stepping up to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 is forcing big changes to a lot of our holiday season traditions this year. But as Gil Tucker shows us, there’s a Scout troop in Calgary that isn’t letting the pandemic get in the way of bringing joy to generations of families.

It’s been more than three months since Alberta schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, work is underway to get students back in the classroom in the fall. Gil Tucker reports.