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Lots more rain in the forecast for Calgary and area

Lots more rain in the forecast for Calgary and area

CTV News3 days ago
We are looking at adding another 30 millimetres of rain Monday night through Tuesday in YYC. The rain will start to taper off late Tuesday afternoon.
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