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Memorial service to be held for Calgary children’s entertainer Buck Shot

It will be the last show for longtime children’s TV star Ron (Buck Shot) Barge as a memorial is held Friday in Calgary. For 30 years, Buck Shot and his sidekick Benny the Bear entertained Calgarians with songs, puppets, the birthday book and his nifty battered cowboy hat. Barge died at …

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Looking for the next mystery bestseller? Winnipeg crime bookstore can solve the case – Winnipeg

Some 250 coloured tacks pepper a large-scale world map among bookshelves at Whodunit Mystery Bookstore. Estonia, Finland, Japan and even Fenwick, Ont., have pins representing places outside Winnipeg where someone has ordered a page-turner from the independent bookstore that specializes in mystery and crime fiction novels. For 30 years, the …

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Former Kodiaks star makes history by signing a professional contract in Sweden – Lethbridge

After five seasons with the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks, one volleyball player has become the first alumnus to sign a pro deal in the sport. Jamie Brown has signed a deal with Engelholms Volleybollsallkap, making her the first women’s Kodiak player to become a professional volleyball player after finishing her college …

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Illegal parking a concern around Commonwealth Stadium during big events – Edmonton

One city councillor believes more enforcement is needed around Commonwealth Stadium to deter illegal parking during major events like concerts and football games. Over three days last week, tens of thousands of people descended upon Commonwealth Stadium for two Metallica concerts. As they did that, many people parked in nearby …

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A walk through time: New tour spotlights Little Jamaica’s music history

Lately, Phil Vassell has been spending his days giving music history walking tours of Toronto’s Little Jamaica. Global News joined the executive director of the Canadian Black Music Archives for an exclusive walking tour down Eglinton West one hot afternoon, in the heart of the ethnic enclave. “First stop on …

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Calgary family experiences full-circle moment on DQ Miracle Treat Day

By Joelle Tomlinson Global News Posted August 8, 2024 9:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rob and Julie Mueller, the owners of the Dairy Queen in Shawnessy, have been raising money for Miracle Treat Day for more than two decades. One day a …

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