CBC News Online - Calgary Digest - 2015-03-03

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The argument for scrapping seniors' discounts Tue, 3 Mar 2015 19:21:16 EST The argument for scrapping seniors' discounts Tue, 3 Mar 2015 19:21:16 EST A new report is calling on municipal governments to scrap seniors' discounts, saying the elderly are no longer as badly off as they were in the 1960s and '70s when the discounts started. Read More Post-punk, post-rock and electro-folk: Sled Island lineup has it all Tue, 3 Mar 2015 20:36:27 EST The Sled Island Festival is going into its ninth year with a strong lineup of artists ready to flood the city with music. Read More Prentice stands by Springbank dry reservoir decision Tue, 3 Mar 2015 11:00:53 EST A proposed flood-diversion project in Springbank to divert and hold floodwater from the Elbow River is the right decision to protect Calgarians and the city, Premier Jim Prentice says. Read More The Brier: Northern Ontario hammers PEI to stay perfect Tue, 3 Mar 2015 15:18:01 EST Northern Ontario's Brad Jacobs remains unbeaten after six games to top the standings at the Canadian men's curling championship. The reigning Olympic champions hammered Prince Edward Island's Adam Casey 11-1 in the Tuesday afternoon draw. Read More 'Honouring our guys' candlelight service held in Mayerthorpe Tue, 3 Mar 2015 10:14:46 EST People in Mayerthorpe gathered for a candlelight service this evening in honour of the Fallen Four - four Mounties killed in the line of duty on Mar. 3, 2005. Read More More Headlines Man jumps from second-storey window during Calgary drug bust Calgary guitar teacher reveals what it's like to rock out with the Beatles Oil back at $50, but analysts point to glut that could drive down prices Severe capacity crisis plaguing Calgary ERs, says NDP A look ahead to tonight's 'Battle of Alberta' at the Brier Appeal denied for pedophile with largest child-porn collection in Alberta history Injured captain Giordano not giving up on Flames Housing market divide: Toronto and Vancouver hot, Calgary's not Bo Levi Mitchell signs contract extension with Stampeders through 2018 Replica rifles, cocaine seized in Calgary drug bust