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| − | Calgary is the largest city in [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It has a current population of just over one million people. The main industries in Calgary are oil and gas and several other major Canadian corporations have moved their head offices to Calgary. The city has been one of the fastest growing in Canada, and the lowest unemployment rate in major centers. Because of the strong oil industry and western roots, Calgary is often referred to as the "Houston of Canada". | + | [[Calgary]] is the largest city in [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It has a current population of just over one million people. The main industries in Calgary are oil and gas and several other major Canadian corporations have moved their head offices to Calgary. The city has been one of the fastest growing in Canada, and the lowest unemployment rate in major centers. Because of the strong oil industry and western roots, Calgary is often referred to as the "Houston of Canada". In June 2008, Statistics Canada reported that Calgary has the highest rate of [[hate crime]] in the country, three times the national average. A white supremacist group in Calgary, The Aryan Guard, is known to recruit new members through the [[Stormfront]] organization by paying the security deposit on a new rental apartment if they relocate to the city.<ref>"Neo-Nazi group offers rent help for new recruits" 22 July 2008. [http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080722/nazi_cash_080722/20080722?hub=Canada CTV.ca]. Retrieved 24 July 2008</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:47, July 24, 2008
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada. It has a current population of just over one million people. The main industries in Calgary are oil and gas and several other major Canadian corporations have moved their head offices to Calgary. The city has been one of the fastest growing in Canada, and the lowest unemployment rate in major centers. Because of the strong oil industry and western roots, Calgary is often referred to as the "Houston of Canada". In June 2008, Statistics Canada reported that Calgary has the highest rate of hate crime in the country, three times the national average. A white supremacist group in Calgary, The Aryan Guard, is known to recruit new members through the Stormfront organization by paying the security deposit on a new rental apartment if they relocate to the city.[1]
Calgary Sports Franchises
Calgary Stampeders (CFL Football)
In addtion to these Professional Sports Teams, Calgary was the host of the 1988 Winter Olympics, so it has a number of world class sports facilities.
