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3/18/2010
Hundreds of people have had to find other accomodations after a three alarm fire demolished a multi story apartment building in Millrise Thursday afternoon.
The fire broke out over the noon hour and quickly spread from the roof area where it is believed to have originated. At the peak of the blaze witnesses reported seeing flames shooting up to 30 metres in the air and thick black smoke billowing above the building. Fire fighting efforts were hampered by high winds.
No injuries were reported, however many residents expressed shock and disbelief with many saying they didn't have insurance.
Photos provided by: Steve Jones
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3/18/2010
Homicide detectives are investigating the city's latest murder.
Acting Staff Sgt. Rick Tuza says several people have been questioned after the body of a man, in his forties, was found in an alley in the Rosscarrock district following a reported altercation.
Police say two people fled on foot.
Investigators recovered a weapon at the crime scene.
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3/18/2010
Closing arguments have wrapped up in the Christopher Watcheston first degree murder trial.
The man admitted to raping and killing Arcelie Laoagan two years ago near the Franklin LRT Station.
He claims he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when the crime happened.
It is not known when the judge will come back with the verdict.
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3/18/2010
The city has formed a sub-committee to investigate better ways to clear the streets of snow and ice.
Diane Colley-Urquhart, Chair of the Snow and Ice Control Sub-Committee, says the goal is to have a report completed and back to council for consideration before next winter.
She says the city is taking this issue very seriously, especially in light of the large number of complaints from last winter.
The goal is to have the recommondations in place in time for the budget in November.
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3/18/2010
A three alarm blaze has engulfed a building in the city's deep south. The blaze broke out in a multi-story condo complex over the noon hour, forcing the evacuation of the complex and other nearby buildings. Eye witnesses have reported flames shooting 20 or 30 metres into the air; the roof on the building has collapsed, and thick smoke continues to billow from the building.
Shortly after the fire broke out, transit buses were dispatched to the area to shelter any evacuees. Five pumper trucks and three aerial crews are on the scene, as well as EMS and police.
Global TV's ENG photographer flew above the fire in Chopper One about 1:30 pm and reported being able to see inside the building. As well, Jerry Favero reports pieces of the building were falling as the fire raged. He describes the condominium as a large complex and says the scene is similar to the blaze which levelled several buildings in the Waterford complex in Erlton in 2002.
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3/18/2010
An official at the Calgary Zoo says the Director of Conservation and Research has resigned her position.
After 20 years with the zoo, Cathy Gaviller gave notice on Wednesday.
"She leaves lots of friends and close colleagues," said zoo spokesman Simon Scott. "She'll be missed."
Scott says Gaviller's resignation was a personal decision and denies the zoo asked her to leave.
On Monday, Gaviller was interviewed by QR77 about the circumstances surrounding the near escape of a 7 year old gorilla.
The Calgary Zoo has come under sharp criticism because of a series of animal deaths in recent years including dozens of sting rays and a capybara.
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3/18/2010
Calgary police are investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man who was found dying in a southeast alley.
54 year old John Crafts suffered severe head trauma and is on life support in hospital right now.
He was found March 11th in an alley behind a church at 52nd Street and 8th Avenue S.E.
Police say he lives nearby but don't know what happened to him.
Craft's family has come forward appealling for help in the case.
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3/18/2010
The number of property tax appeals filed with the City of Calgary is at its lowest level ever.
Customer service lead Amy Enfield says out of more than 464,000 assessments, appeals will go forward on just over 5,000 - 1.2 per cent.
"We have had a concerted and consistent communications program encouraging customers to inquire with the assessment before filing a complaint," Enfield says.
The deadline to file an appeal of your property tax assessment has passed.
"We're looking to produce fair and equitable assessments," she added. "It's not about fighting City Hall."
In 2008, appeals went forward on 1.8 per cent of total property tax assessments.
City taxes are expected to rise 4.8 per cent this year, or about $50 per household.
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3/18/2010
Police say they have questioned several people in connection to the city's latest murder, but no charges yet.
The victim, a male in his 40's, was found dead in an alley last evening in Rosscarrock.
Police believe the man was involved in some kind of altercation with two others in the alley, both of whom fled on foot.
Investigators recovered a weapon at the crime scene, but aren't saying what it was.
The autopsy is today.
Police are investigating drugs as a possible factor and add the attack wasn't random.
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3/18/2010
Very few details are being released, but the Calgary police homicide unit has been called to investigate a death in the southwest.
A man, believed to be in his 70's, was found dead yesterday afternoon in a home in the 1600 block of 42nd Street S.W.
It's hoped the autopsy today will determine cause of death.
The victim's name hasn't been released.
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