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Record-breaking $70M jackpot for Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw
CALGARY — The jackpot for Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw will be a record-breaking $70 million, eclipsing the previous mark by $5 million. And an estimated 47 Maxmillions prizes will also be available, bringing the total prize pool to $117 million. Previous record jackpots across the prairie region include: Alberta: $65 million – October 2019 (Calgary); …
Calgary pastor arrested after breaking pandemic gathering rules for months
Calgary Pastor Tim Stephens has been arrested, after months of encouraging church congregants to break public health rules. Police said Stephens was arrested for organizing a church service on Sunday at Fairview Baptist Church in southeast Calgary, in violation of a Court of Queen’s Bench Order that requires organizers of events to comply with public health restrictions. …
As pandemic highlights education inequity, Calgary teen raises money for technology for all students – Calgary
Learning online has been a struggle for many Calgary families who don’t have the money for computers or internet access. Now, a Calgary high school student is doing his part to try to reduce that digital divide. Jayce Farris feels fortunate that he always had internet access and a computer when the pandemic forced …
Calgary coffee shop reprimanded by AHS again for breaking COVID-19 rules
A Calgary coffee shop has been ordered to comply with the province’s COVID-19 regulations, months after it was ordered to suspend services due to breaking seating rules during the pandemic. In May, Purple Perk in Mission was ordered to close its patio and dine-in services after previously being warned about crowds on its patio. At the …
Passport Technology Signs Cash Casino Calgary and Cash Casino Red Deer and Introduces New POSpod® Self-Service Kiosks – European Gaming Industry News
Loto-Québec will gradually reopen its establishments according to the following schedule, with operations adjusted to comply with physical distancing and hygiene standards: Hilton Lac-Leamy: July 13 Casino de Charlevoix, Casino de Mont-Tremblant, Québec and Trois-Rivières gaming halls: July 16 Casino du Lac Leamy: July 23 Casino de Montréal: August 3 VLT and Kinzo network: July 7 Network bingo: July 3 As …
LNG technology developed at University of Calgary touted as greener, cheaper | Tech Innovation
CALGARY — University of Calgary researchers focused on nanotechnology say they have developed a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way to create liquefied natural gas. The Split Flow Integrated LNG process uses specialized materials and chemistry to remove carbon dioxide and other impurities from the natural gas stream without having to cool and then warm …
Calgary father and daughter create technology to help end deadly consequences of texting while driving
They are convinced it will save lives. A father and daughter team in Calgary have developed a software they say prevents the temptation to reach for your phone while behind the wheel. David and Brooke Moir say their company, 4D Driving Technologies, was founded as a way to make change in light of tragedies they …
How one Calgary company turns CO2 into soap with its micro-carbon capture technology
The energy industry gets a bad rap when it comes to innovation, yet the oilpatch is by far the largest spender on clean tech in Canada, to the tune of $1.4 billion a year. As part of its continuing coverage of the innovation economy, the Financial Post reports on the intersection of technology and energy, …
