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Michael King

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11 days

The first few fans are showing up here at the Saddledome to pay respect to Johnny and Matthew. Tough day here in Calgary and across the hockey world. #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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2 months

The worst kept secret in Calgary but the new event centre will be named Scotia Place. Not to be confused with the Scotia Place building in Edmonton, Scotia Centre building here in Calgary, Scotiabank Arena in Toronto or Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. #yyc

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Michael King

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1 year

Federal ministers are in Calgary today, announcing $325 million to electrify Calgary’s transit fleet. This will allow for 259 zero emissions buses to be purchased and the upgrading the related facilities. #yyc

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Michael King

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4 years

The procession and CF-18 flypass for Sgt. Andrew Harnett this afternoon. A somber moment for all of Calgary

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Michael King

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2 years

The @StanleyCup is here at the Crowchild Twin Arena as Cale Makar kicks off his day with the cup #yyc @Avalanche

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Michael King

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9 months

Our Christmas wish has finally come true

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Michael King

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1 year

A perfect Calgary morning along the Bow River and I think this beaver agrees #yyc

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1 year

A couple hundred CPS members are headed to Edmonton to take part in today’s regimental funeral for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan. They’ll join dozens of other agencies who will also be lining the route for the procession. #yyc #yeg @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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4 years

Just like the rest of us, patiently waiting to travel @FlyYYC @AirCanada #yyc

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Michael King

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1 year

Insane start to the 2nd heat of tonight’s Relay Race at the @calgarystampede Easily the most action-packed event of the night #yyc #Stampede2023

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Michael King

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9 months

Wrapped up my last hit for @GlobalCalgary (at least for now) since I’ll be trading one early morning for another. I’ll be taking a few months off as our family starts a new and exciting chapter. Thanks to all the loyal viewers who have tuned in over the last year or so… 1/2

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Michael King

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5 years

Quick thinking and good shooting by @FWEnforcement Sgt. Scott Kallweit to free two tangled deer. Only needed one shot #yyc #abwildlife @GlobalCalgary 🎥: Russ Wright

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Michael King

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3 years

With this #abstorm approaching #yyc the seeders are up trying to minimize any hail

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

Any #BerneseMountainDog fans out there? @GlobalCalgary #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

4 years

BREAKING - @WestJet announces that the 737 MAX will be ready to return as of Jan 21. The airline says test flights will start in mid-Jan then start 3 weekly roundtrip flights between Calgary and Toronto #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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1 year

I guess that’s one way to know the @calgarystampede is over… The @CanadianForces rolling out their Leopard 2 tank from the Stampede Grounds this morning. #yyc

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Michael King

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3 years

A @hifly_airline A330 cargo charter decked out in @_flyPOP livery arriving at @FlyYYC on Saturday #yyc #AvGeek

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Michael King

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3 years

Always nice when @AmericanAir sends a retro livery to @FlyYYC , especially on a day like today #yyc #AvGeek

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Michael King

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2 years

Just normal things my wife sees on the way home! @Avalanche Cale Makar showing off the Stanley Cup at Edworthy Park #StanleyCup #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

777X FIRST FLIGHT - @Boeing just ran this video, showing what passengers can expect from the #777X

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Michael King

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5 years

Good news, the boy missing from ACH has been found by a member of @CalgaryPolice and is being looked after. Will be deleting earlier tweet with photos for privacy #yyc

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Michael King

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5 years

Someone has put up pink, white and purple ribbons around the Cranston complex where Jasmine and Aliyah lived #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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1 year

What do you think of this Calgary Police vehicle prototype? It features a bunch of tech upgrades for the officers but the changes that stand out are the “ghost decaling” and integrated lights (no more light bar on top) #yyc

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Michael King

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2 years

Heads up #yyc for those living south of the airport. You’ll likely hear three jets overhead in the next half hour or so. These are @RCAF_ARC CF18s heading back to Cold Lake after diverting here last night due to weather up north. They were in California for training. #AvGeek

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Michael King

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5 years

Large crown here at Jurassic Park #yyc feeling tense after the first #WeTheNorth #NBAFinals @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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3 months

After more than five months with this little guy, I’m heading back to work this week. Really glad I was able to take the time and it’ll definitely be a transition but I’m also excited to get back on-air starting Wednesday! #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

4 years

From the @cityofcalgary 2 CF-18s out of Cold Lake will be doing a flyover for the memorial service for Sgt. Harnett tomorrow at 3pm #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

The @DetroitRedWings arrived in town yesterday on a sweet ride. Pointed out by another spotter, this 41 y/o MD-81 may be the last of its type operating in North America @SportsAviation #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

Viewer video of an apparent funnel cloud near #Okotoks earlier this evening @paul_dunphy will have the explanation on @GlobalCalgary at 11 #yyc #abstorm 🎥: Danielle Wheaton

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

10 months

End of an era as the former Lilydale chicken plant in Ramsay is torn down. The site will be used for Green Line LRT realignment and construction staging. #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

Big news from Premier Kenney this morning (in YYZ): “De Havilland is announcing today, that they've decided on building a major new airplane manufacturing plant, east of Calgary that will help to employ 1,500 high-paying manufacturing workers” Press conference slated for 2 pm

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

The weather changed a bit over a couple hours this morning #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

4 years

STOLEN BUS - One man in custody after a @calgarytransit bus was stolen from near North Hill Mall just before 6pm. It sped down Memorial Dr. in the lane designated for pedestrians. Several vehicles were hit, no reported injuries. Ended near @calgarycurlclub #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

A YYC bucket list shot ✅ @FlyYYC @WestJet #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

BRENTWOOD BOBCAT - well here it is, chilling in a shady backyard. @CalgaryPolice have the house surrounded, not sure what the next step is #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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22 days

Congratulations on a great career but @GlobalCalgary won’t be the same without you Linda! #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

10 months

Well that was fun morning! Crowned the 2023 @GlobalCalgary Cookie Champ at the @ATCOBlueFlame Holiday Cookie Sale Great job as always by @global_leslie getting everyone out to support @MagicoChristmas and raising $51,000!

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

6 years

BREAKING a number of train cars and an engine have left the tracks at Ogden rd and 50 ave SE #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

The first look at @Lynx_Air ’s first aircraft. C-GJSL doing a flyby of @FlyYYC for all the #AvGeeks and Lynx employees watching on #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

Great start to the day! @Cargolux_Intl 747-8 with the great 50th anniversary livery #yyc #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

Big news from @FlairAirlines this morning, the ULCC will start US operations on October 31. Destinations include: -Fort Lauderdale -Orlando-Sanford -Phoenix-Mesa -Hollywood-Burbank -Palm Springs -Las Vegas

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

4 years

BREAKING - If you’re visiting #Chestermere Lake (not a resident) you’ll now have to pay: $15 for 15 y/o and over $5 for those 3-14 y/o $40 for a family (2 adults, three kids over 3) #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

1 year

The @CFSnowbirds giving #yyc a bit of a show today with a low pass before landing this afternoon. Glad @FlyYYC is an often-used pit stop as the team travels across the country! #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

If you are driving down 16th Av tonight... yes those are houses being lifted by cranes. It’s affordable housing owned business the @cityofcalgary on city land. 8 structures total (3 installed tonight), with two units each #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

9 months

…I’ve been on this shift and you’re in great hands with the @GlobalCalgary team! I’ll be back on your TVs in the spring but keep an eye out for a couple stories airing over the holidays which highlight some great local organizations. #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 months

Back on-air this morning, teeing up the grand opening of the new BMO Centre expansion. It brings the total floor space to a million sq ft plus a bunch of extra meeting rooms. We’ll be getting our first look inside later this morning. #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

Mayor-elect @JyotiGondek on the Sean Chu rallies: “It is frustrating to be denied the tools to do what is right…we were first let down by a culture that ignored victims' voices, and now by a legal structure that removes the levers of power from #yyccc & the Mayor's Office” #yyc

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Michael King

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5 years

BREAKING - KFC CAR - a sedan has driven into a KFC on 17av SW, at least two people being looked at by @ahs_ems More details to come #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

Two @RCAF_ARC CT-155 Hawks fly over the @FieldOfCrosses Remembrance Day ceremony @GlobalCalgary #yyc #RemembranceDay2021

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Michael King

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4 years

Dreaming of a white Christmas? The snow is rolling in towards #yyc . This is looking south from the lookout of 1A just east of Cochrane #abstorm

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

4 years

COVID RESTRICTIONS - here’s the full list of new restrictions #yyc #COVID19AB

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Michael King

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2 months

The calm before the Stampede storm #yyc #CalgaryStampede

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

4 years

Emergency crews from the #yyc area pay their respects to Const. Heidi Stevenson and all of the victims of the Nova Scotia tragedy @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

VACCINE LOTTERY- @jkenney announces 3 $1 million prizes plus other “exciting” prizes to be announced in the coming days. First draw will happen on the first day of Phase 3 #COVIDAB #yyc #yeg

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3 years

Announcing the #OpenForSummer lottery! If you were putting off booking your first vaccine dose, or waiting for a reason to book, here it is: Your shot is your shot at $1 million. Book now!

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Michael King

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2 months

BREAKING - After weeks of water conservation, the @cityofcalgary says Calgarians can now return to normal indoor water use. #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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2 years

Behind the scenes as we shoot a story at @FlyYYC @porterairlines first passenger flight to Calgary #yyc #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

And they’re gone! 🔈 on for sure, ignore the frantic panning to get all 3

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

A common sight at @FlyYYC the last couple days. A pair of @RCAF_ARC C-130 Hercs flying training missions several times a day #yyc #AvGeek

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Michael King

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5 years

DEERFOOT TRAIL - A pickup truck is hanging off the Peigan Trail bridge...avoid Deerfoot in either direction #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

1 year

A couple of flights inbound to @FlyYYC are holding to avoid the #abstorm #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

A number of seeders are up above #yyc and area doing what they can to limit the damage of this #abstorm #AvGeek @flightradar24

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

9 months

Don’t mess with @global_leslie Ever.

Global Calgary

@GlobalCalgary

9 months

Global News Calgary traffic reporter @global_leslie responds to an email criticising her choice of clothes. #yyc

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Michael King

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2 years

New kid at @FlyYYC and a Calgary classic @Lynx_Air @CanadianNorth #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

Even on my day off I end up at a fire... Pacifc place mall, crews just got on scene #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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2 years

Here’s @porterairlines inaugural flight to @FlyYYC pulling into the gate #yyc #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

BREAKING - ARENA VOTE - The proposed event centre deal passes 11-4 #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

1 year

Had a real full-circle moment today, reporting on Calgary students heading back to class… from my old elementary. Of all the schools, CBE chose Chinook Park as the spot for their avail today so I obviously had my parents pull some home videos 1/2 #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

18 and 19-year-old Canadians facing off against two of the best for the chance at the @MiamiOpen finals...and we still have another 15-20 years of these guys representing 🇨🇦

Team Canada

@TeamCanada

5 years

Coming soon... TWO Canadians in the #MiamiOpen semi-finals 🎾🔥 Félix Auger-Aliassime takes on 🇺🇸 John Isner at 1pm ET Denis Shapovalov faces 🇨🇭 Roger Federer at 7pm ET Who do you think we see in the final? 🤔

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Michael King

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1 year

Thanks for the free photo shoot @googlemaps In case anyone has any doubts as to what I do during my time off…

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Michael King

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4 years

@JetTipNet

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

CALGARY WIND - the @FlyYBW airshow has been cancelled due to wind, bent tent poles and blew porta potties & bouncy castles all over the airport #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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1 year

Tune in to @GlobalCalgary tonight to watch 91-year-old Margaret Hitchcock take the (simulator) controls as she realizes a lifelong dream #yyc

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Michael King

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11 months

So about that solar eclipse… #yyc #RingofFire

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Michael King

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5 years

BRENTWOOD BOBCAT - Can definitely confirm there are at least 3 (very cute) cubs #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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1 year

Early morning shift be damned #yyc #Aurora

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Michael King

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7 years

I live in Calgary and love seeing people with @GoldenKnights merch. Shows the sport is growing in cities that haven't seen real hockey

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

1 year

WestJet’s cargo operations are now cleared to fly. @WestJet says it has received approval to fly its 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters. Three planes be put to use starting April 22 while a fourth will join the fleet later this year #yyc #AvGeek

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Michael King

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1 year

When there’s a cool feature during a media tour but no one to demo it, we always help each other out @CameraGuyNick @AustinLeeCTV #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

@global_leslie We're all behind you Leslie. Kick cancer's butt!

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

Wondering why there's a large motorcade snaking through the city? @CalgaryPolice are doing training ahead of the eventual federal election, in the event a police escort is needed. Expect minor delays. Training goes until 4pm. #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

ARENA DEAL - @NHLFlames CEO Ken King has arrived at City Hall ahead of the arena presser that is slated to start at 6pm, more on @GlobalCalgary #yyc

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

1 year

A couple shots from a great airshow up in Red Deer this weekend #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

10 months

I think Calgarians would be shocked to know how many people both on-air and behind the scenes graduated from this program and still work for stations in #yyc

Global Calgary

@GlobalCalgary

10 months

SAIT is pausing its 2024 fall intake of the Broadcast News stream of its Radio Television and Broadcast News program.

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

@petchmo I think it'd make more sense if it was just one big round runway. Has anyone written an article on that?

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

4 years

Rule one of quarantine was don’t cut your own hair... so my wife did it for me! First time too #yyc

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Michael King

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3 years

Hearing that Davison is on the phone right now to @JyotiGondek , conceding the mayoral race. He’s set to speak in the next few minutes #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

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2 years

@Fan960Steinberg

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

4 years

Pretty cool to see the #yyc #AvGeek community all rush out to catch the @volgadneprgroup AN-124 arrival this afternoon. Great looking aircraft

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

If you saw 3 Black Hawks over #yyc yesterday, they’re from the Wisconsin National Guard. They’ll be taking part in MAPLE RESOLVE, an annual @CanadianArmy exercise held CFB Wainwright. This year’s exercise will include 2500 troops, half as many as normal @GlobalCalgary #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

3 years

A couple hours after the first schedule put out this morning but glad I could catch C-FFEL, the 2nd @FlairAirlines #737MAX and my first time seeing one in person. Always good to catch something new around @FlyYYC #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

777X FIRST FLIGHT - And the first ever #777X flight has taken off #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

Quick update from Iceland: it’s awesome!

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Michael King

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7 years

There’s a lot of people that would’ve done the same as Randall Margraves, not saying it’s right. The strongest part of that video was the pat on the back from the bailiff. He’s saying he understands the pain, like to many of us do

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Michael King

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5 years

In case you’re wondering where the party is tonight, the Croatian President is in #yyc first time since its independence in 1991 @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

@flightradar24 Not complaining at @FlyYYC where we’re getting a @Finnair A350 four times a week (operating for @eurowings ) #yyc #AvGeek

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

2 years

Turns out that @Banff_Town takes their Christmas markets very seriously

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

1 year

One man is in life-threatening condition after being stabbed this morning at the Marlborough LRT station. @CalgaryPolice have one person in custody @calgarytransit C-Trains in both directions are not stopping at the station but shuttle buses are running #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

A220 - And there it is! @AirCanada first A220, ready to fly its first revenue flight from #YUL to @FlyYYC . I’ll be talking to a few #AvGeeks (and regular passengers) to see what they think of this 🇨🇦 built plane @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

5 years

CALGARY WIND - more viz from @FlyYBW as the bouncy castles bounce across the air field, organizers say today’s tickets will be good for tomorrow 🎥: Paul Warman #yyc @GlobalCalgary

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Michael King

@MKingGlobal

10 months

Great entries from last year’s champ @DallasFlexhaug as well as @Blake_Lough @TiffanyLizee and @global_leslie !

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