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From Rugged Parks to Lacrosse Trades: A Whirlwind Tour of Calgary's Recent Events

Banff - Calgary - Crescent - Elbow Valley Cycle Club - God - Homicide - Ireland - Kootenay - National Lacrosse League - Roughnecks - Whale School

Discover the latest news in Calgary, from park tours to sports trades and political scheming.

Calgary has been buzzing with a mix of adventure, sports, and politics in recent days. City Councillor Farkas embarked on a unique journey touring Banff, Kootenay, and... where? The Elbow Valley Cycle Club's Golden Triangle Tour promises not just breathtaking views but also a strong sense of community and achievement, making it a must-do for all outdoor enthusiasts. Moving on to sports, the Calgary Roughnecks made headlines by trading transition star Shane Simpson for promising defenceman Griffin Hall in a strategic move in the National Lacrosse League. And in the realm of politics, the Take Back Alberta group stirred controversy with their plan to disrupt the NDP leadership campaign. Leader David Parker's scheme to infiltrate the party and thwart the campaign had tongues wagging across the city. From park adventures to lacrosse trades and political antics, Calgary continues to be a city of intrigue and excitement.

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Farkas: Three days, three parks – Touring Banff, Kootenay, and ... (Calgary Herald)

The Elbow Valley Cycle Club's Golden Triangle Tour is a bucket list item, offering support, camaraderie, and a sense of accomplishment.

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Roughnecks deal transition star Simpson for young defenceman Hall (Calgary Herald)

The Calgary Roughnecks have dealt transition star Shane Simpson for defenceman Griffin Hall in a National Lacrosse League trade.

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Braid: Take Back Alberta had a plan to sabotage NDP leadership ... (Calgary Herald)

Leader David Parker said his loyalists would buy NDP memberships to infiltrate the party and sabotage the campaign. From the start, it was hard to imagine these ...

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I went to 'whale school' four decades late, but still in time for World ... (Calgary Herald)

When I was 17, I dreamt of being a forest ranger or a marine mammal trainer. But I made a more practical choice and got an accounting degree.

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Homicide detectives investigating suspicious death in Crescent ... (Calgary Herald)

“Upon arrival, officers located a man inside the residence in medical distress. Despite the efforts of EMS, the victim sadly succumbed to his injuries,” police ...

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Finding God through disability (Calgary Herald)

When I first learned of my son's Down syndrome diagnosis, I was devastated. I had no sense then of the profound value of his life. I couldn't imagine Edward ...

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The road less travelled: Getting off the well-trodden path in Ireland (Calgary Herald)

With 32 distinct counties throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, deciding which parts of the Emerald Isle to visit can be a challenge, ...

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