Calgary Herald
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Jul 30, 2026
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'Significant' rise in grocery theft amid affordability issues, social disorder
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Published Jul 30, 2026
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A security mirror on the wall at One-Way-Foods in Sunalta, Calgary — one of many measures taken to avoid theft — is seen on July 1…
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