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• Professional bull-riding tour makes stop in Lethbridge - Global News

  04-03-2019 23:53
  Professional bull-riding tour makes stop in Lethbridge  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: The Enmax Centre was home to one of the largest bull-riding events in Canada on Saturday. It was a battle of man versus beast to see who ...
  
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• ’60s Scoop Indigenous Society hosts exhibit at Lethbridge Public Library - Global News

  04-03-2019 23:53
  ’60s Scoop Indigenous Society hosts exhibit at Lethbridge Public Library  Global NewsThe exhibit shares the stories of several survivors and will travel throughout Alberta, with the hopes of expanding across the country.
  
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• South Dakota governor offers bills aimed at possible Keystone XL pipeline protests

  04-03-2019 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Monday that she's proposing legislation before construction begins on the Keystone XL oil pipeline that would create a way to go after out-of-state money that funds pipeline protests.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Morgan Gobeil released from hospital

  04-03-2019 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  Morgan Gobeil's family says a Humboldt Broncos assistant coach brought a sign with “Believe” on it to the Saskatoon hospital just days after the tragedy.
  
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• Lethbridge Police Charge Four With Impaired During Weekend Check Stop

  04-03-2019 22:58
  LPS have already charged 21 people with impaired driving during Check Stops over the first two months of the year.
  
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• $110,000 Public Art Project Approved For New Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame

  04-03-2019 22:37
  An art project designed by a U of L grad now living in Winnipeg will grace the new Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame.
  
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• Professional bull-riding tour makes stop in Lethbridge

  04-03-2019 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  The Enmax Centre was home to one of the largest bull-riding events in Canada on Saturday. It was a battle of man versus beast to see who could claim top spot and some serious prize money. Chris Chacon reports.
  
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• Another Major Cabinet Resignation in Federal Liberal Government

  04-03-2019 21:34
  Treasury Board president Jane Philpott has quit her position as the Trudeau government's crisis over the SNC Lavalin affair deepens.
  
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• Calgary man pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering charges

  04-03-2019 21:16
  A Calgary man has been sentenced to jail time and ordered to pay restitution after he pleaded guilty to seven charges in connection to an investigation into investment fraud. On February 28, Neil Andrew McDonald, also known as Neil Andrews, was sentenced to two years in prison and several months’ probation following an investigation by the Alberta Joint Serious Offences Team. The ASC says McDonald violated securities law in 2009 and was banned for 15 years from trading or advising in secur
  
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• 2 teens arrested in central Alberta drive-by shooting investigation

  04-03-2019 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  A pair of teenage boys have been charged in connection to a shooting in Maskwacis, Alta. over the weekend.
  
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• Jane Philpott resigns from Trudeau cabinet, cites SNC-Lavalin scandal as a factor

  04-03-2019 21:07
  OTTAWA – Treasury Board President Jane Philpott has resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's federal cabinet, saying that she has lost confidence in the way the government is handling the ongoing SNC-Lavalin scandal. In a statement posted to her MP website, Philpott said that the recent events, including the SNC-Lavalin scandal, "have shaken the federal government in recent weeks and after serious reflection, I have concluded that I must resign as a member of Cabinet." Philpott was fi
  
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• Alberta OHS Issues Stop Work Orders After Lethbridge Workplace Death

  04-03-2019 20:14
  
  
  Occupational Health Safety continues to investigate the death of a 51 year old man who was working last week at the Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant.
  
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• 4.6 magnitude earthquake in central Alberta

  04-03-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Natural Resources Canada says a 4.6 magnitude earthquake shook central Alberta at around 6 a.m. Monday. Kendra Slugoski spoke with people in Sylvan Lake.
  
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• Cold Weather & Frost Causes Several Watermain Breaks Around Lethbridge

  04-03-2019 19:52
  City of Lethbridge crews are working feverishly to fix a long list of watermain breaks which have been caused by the lengthy stretch of cold winter weather.
  
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• Lethbridge Comes Through Second-Coldest February in 133 Years of Weather Records

  04-03-2019 19:42
  
  
  The last time Lethbridge had a colder February was in 1936. This year, February came in the second-coldest ever in the city.
  
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• Alberta’s Koe, Canada’s Gushue unbeaten at 2019 Tim Hortons Brier

  04-03-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's Kevin Koe and defending champion Brad Gushue moved to 3-0 atop Pool B at the Canadian men's curling championship Monday.
  
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• Lethbridge wrestlers perform well at Cowboys Youth Wrestling Invitational in Cochrane - Lethbridge News Now

  04-03-2019 19:24
  Lethbridge wrestlers perform well at Cowboys Youth Wrestling Invitational in Cochrane  Lethbridge News NowCOCHRANE, AB – Several local wrestlers attended the Cochrane Cowboys Youth Wrestling Invitational this past weekend, with solid results as per usual.
  
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• Researcher studying new biobed design at Lethbridge lab - Lethbridge News Now

  04-03-2019 19:14
  Researcher studying new biobed design at Lethbridge lab  Lethbridge News NowLETHBRIDGE, AB – Doctor Claudia Sheedy wants to protect our crops and waters. The researcher in Lethbridge is working on a unique biobed design that will ...
  
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• Researcher studying new biobed design at Lethbridge lab

  04-03-2019 19:14
  By Justin Goulet (@JustinGoulet21)
  LETHBRIDGE, AB – Doctor Claudia Sheedy wants to protect our crops and waters.
  The researcher in Lethbridge is working on a unique biobed design that will boost protection offered by existing biobeds.
  Sheedy works out of the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, a branch of the federal government’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada department.
  “Basically, a biobed is a structure designed to eliminate pesticide residues from sprayers&rsquo
  
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• Jason Kenney says UCP government would cut Alberta’s corporate tax rate

  04-03-2019 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney says a United Conservative government would drop the corporate income tax rate to eight per cent from 12 per cent by 2022.
  
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• Actor Luke Perry dies at 52 after stroke

  04-03-2019 19:03
  LOS ANGELES -- Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died Monday after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52. Perry was surrounded by family and friends when he died, publicist Arnold Robinson said. The actor had been hospitalized since last Wednesday, after a 911 call summoned medical help to his home in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles. "The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers tha
  
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• Actor Luke Perry dies at 52

  04-03-2019 19:03
  LOS ANGELES -- A publicist for Luke Perry says the "Riverdale" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" star has died. He was 52. Publicist Arnold Robinson said that Perry died Monday after suffering a massive stroke. Robinson says Perry's family and friends were with him when he died. Among them were his children, siblings, fiancee and former wife. The actor had been hospitalized since last week. Robinson said no further details would be released at this time. The publicist added that Perry's family apprecia
  
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• Several Lethbridge Speed Skaters ranked in top 10 provincially following Bridge Bolt event - Lethbridge News Now

  04-03-2019 18:53
  Several Lethbridge Speed Skaters ranked in top 10 provincially following Bridge Bolt event  Lethbridge News NowLETHBRIDGE, AB – After the local Bridge Bolt event that took place on Feb. 23 and 24, a number of local Lethbridge speed skaters find themselves ranked in ...
  
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• Instant Pot maker to merge with American houseware brand manufacturer

  04-03-2019 18:37
  KANATA, Ont. - The company that makes the Instant Pot kitchen appliance has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Corelle Brands LLC. The Ottawa-based Instant Brands and Corelle did not disclose financial terms of the transaction, which is expected to be completed during the second quarter of this year. Corelle's chief executive officer Ken Wilkes will serve as the top executive of the combined company. Instant Brands's CEO Robert Wang will be the new company's chief innovation officer. In
  
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• Council approves proposal for undisclosed funding of long-term projects including events centre

  04-03-2019 18:34
  City councillors received an information package just before the weekend that outlines some information on funding for a new arena in the core and they met behind closed doors on Monday to discuss the proposal. Council voted Monday night on the terms for a $600 million events centre before they take it to the Calgary Flames for consideration as well as the funding for a BMO Centre expansion, a fieldhouse and upgrades to Arts Commons. By a vote of 11-4, Calgary city council has voted in favour of
  
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• Council approves funding structure for $1.5 billion in long-term projects including events centre

  04-03-2019 18:34
  City councillors received an information package just before the weekend that outlines some information on funding for a new arena in the core and they met behind closed doors on Monday to discuss the proposal. Council voted Monday night on the terms for a $600 million events centre before they take it to the Calgary Flames for consideration as well as the funding for a BMO Centre expansion, a fieldhouse and upgrades to Arts Commons.BREAKING: City Council has approved the negotiating mandate for
  
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• Council approves funding structure for $1.5 billion in long-term projects including event centre

  04-03-2019 18:34
  City councillors received an information package just before the weekend that outlined some information on funding for a new arena in the core and they met behind closed doors on Monday to discuss the proposal. Council voted Monday night on the terms for a $600 million event centre before they take it to the Calgary Flames for consideration as well as the funding for a BMO Centre expansion, a fieldhouse and upgrades to Arts Commons.BREAKING: City Council has approved the negotiating mandate for
  
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• Arena talks back on the agenda at City Hall

  04-03-2019 18:34
  City councillors received an information package just before the weekend that outlines some information on funding for a new arena in the core and they are meeting behind closed doors on Monday to discuss the proposal. Council is expected to vote on the terms for a $600 million events centre before they take it to the Calgary Flames for consideration. Last week, councillors voted to postpone the discussion until they could get more clarification on the proposed plan. The CMLC is developing the R
  
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• Lethbridge College Launches New Speaker Series

  04-03-2019 18:15
  The series will take place annually and is made possible by a $50,000 gift from Bruce McKillop, announced at Lethbridge College.
  
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• Facebook launches Messenger 'dark mode' with secret sneak peek

  04-03-2019 18:12
  Facebook will soon offer its users a Messenger app that’s a little bit easier on the eyes. The newest version of Messenger features a dark mode, which changes the app’s background from white to black and makes some other subtle display changes. Dark backgrounds are believed to put less strain on human eyes than light ones. The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that people try to align screen brightness with the light level of the surrounding area. Dark mode will be rolle
  
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• Alberta Banning Seclusion Rooms in Schools

  04-03-2019 17:42
  The order permits school boards to apply to the minister for exemptions, but only if they can demonstrate support from parents.
  
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• Two men arrested after drone spotted flying near east-end Montreal jail

  04-03-2019 17:32
  MONTREAL - Two men have been arrested on suspicion of flying a drone near an east-end Montreal jail. Prison guards saw the drone flying near the Riviere-des-Prairies detention centre at around 1 a.m. today and called Montreal police, who arrested the suspects in a nearby wooded area. The men, aged 38 and 42, were found carrying a drone and a package containing at least one cell phone and a battery. Provincial police, who have taken over the investigation, say the prison is being searched in orde
  
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• Alberta NDP MLA Eric Rosendahl won’t seek re-election

  04-03-2019 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  West Yellowhead MLA Eric Rosendahl says he will not seek re-election in the riding.
  
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• RCMP & Conservation Investigating Moose Poaching West of Pincher Creek

  04-03-2019 17:22
  Pincher Creek RCMP are looking into a couple of incidents believed to be linked at the Beaver Mines Lake Provincial Campground.
  
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• UCP leader Jason Kenney tweet backfires as #BetterOffWithRachel trends

  04-03-2019 17:16 via globalnews.ca
  UCP leader Jason Kenney asked Albertans if they were better off today than they were four years ago, which sparked a flurry of positive responses.
  
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• Air Canada flight delayed due to fish-fancying passenger's 'hissy fit'

  04-03-2019 16:34
  An Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Toronto was delayed for several hours because one business-class passenger was unhappy with his in-flight meal.Read more on this story from CTV VancouverThree passengers on the plane told CTV Vancouver that the man became irate after learning there was no fish meal option available. He said he was not able to eat meat or wheat. “We were all inconvenienced because this guy had a hissy fit over not being able to get fish,” one passenger said. The
  
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• 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Red Deer, Alberta

  04-03-2019 16:28
  At least 50 people in the Red Deer area reported feeling the seismic activity early Monday morning.
  
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• 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Red Deer

  04-03-2019 16:28
  At least 50 people in the Red Deer area reported feeling the seismic activity early Monday morning.
  
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• World Wide Web inventor calls for global fight against net-controlling 'crooks'

  04-03-2019 16:07
  Thirty years ago this month, a young British software engineer working at a lab near Geneva invented a system for scientists to share information that would ultimately change humanity. But three decades after he invented the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee has warned that his creation has been "hijacked by crooks" that may spell its destruction. Berner-Lee's old office at Europe's physics lab CERN now looks no different than the others lining the long, nondescript corridor within the expansive c
  
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• Trump symbolically tightens embargo on Cuba

  04-03-2019 15:58
  HAVANA -- The Trump administration announced Monday that it is symbolically tightening the six-decade trade embargo on Cuba by allowing lawsuits against Cuban companies using properties confiscated after its 1959 revolution. The announcement limits lawsuits to a list of about 200 Cuban businesses and government agencies that are already subject to special U.S. sanctions because they are tied to the Cuban military and intelligence ministries. Virtually none of the businesses have any links to the
  
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• 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits central Alberta Red Deer, Sylvan Lake

  04-03-2019 15:33 via globalnews.ca
  Natural Resources Canada said a 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit central Alberta near Sylvan Lake and Red Deer just before 6 a.m. on Monday.
  
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• 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits central Alberta near Red Deer

  04-03-2019 15:33 via globalnews.ca
  Natural Resources Canada said a 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit central Alberta near Sylvan Lake and Red Deer just before 6 a.m. on Monday.
  
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• Seismic activity reported in Central Alberta

  04-03-2019 15:19
  Natural Resources Canada has confirmed seismic activity in the Sylvan Lake and Red Deer area. Few details have been released so far. More to come…
  
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• Central Alberta rattled by 4.6 magnitude earthquake

  04-03-2019 15:19
  Natural Resources Canada has confirmed seismic activity in Central Alberta and says an earthquake was lightly felt in the Red Deer and Sylvan Lake areas on Monday morning. According to the ministry, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake was felt about 35 km ENE of Red Deer at about 5:55 a.m. Jade Cosman lives in Sylvan Lake and says she was jolted out of bed just before 6:00 a.m. “I just felt this jolt and I, kind of, actually thought I heard something, but I don’t know, I was just flying out o
  
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• Newmont Mining board rejects Barrick takeover offer

  04-03-2019 14:37
  TORONTO -- The board of directors of Newmont Mining Corp. unanimously rejected a hostile takeover offer from Barrick Gold Corp. and countered Monday with a proposal of its own -- a new joint venture to operate the two companies' Nevada assets. Newmont chief executive Gary Goldberg and Newmont president Tom Palmer, Goldberg's designated successor, took turns disparaging Barrick's track record in a conference call with financial analysts. Goldberg restated his opposition to the all-stock proposal
  
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• 'The Voice' contestant Janice Freeman dies at 33

  04-03-2019 14:05
  Janice Freeman, a contestant on season 13 of “The Voice,” has died at age 33. According to a statement on her official Twitter page, the singer passed away in Pasadena, California on March 2 “from an extreme case of pneumonia and a blood clot that travelled to her heart.” “A survivor and fighter, and a beautiful force in this world, Janice gained notoriety through her success on NBC’s The Voice as a member of Miley Cyrus’s team,” the statement read
  
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• China accuses two detained Canadians of stealing state secrets

  04-03-2019 13:32
  BEIJING -- China accused two detained Canadians on Monday of acting together to steal state secrets, just days after Canada announced it will proceed with a U.S. extradition request for a senior Chinese tech executive. China arrested the two Canadians on Dec. 10 in what was widely seen as an attempt to pressure Canada to release Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies, who was arrested in Vancouver on Dec. 1 at the request of U.S. authorities. Meng's a
  
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• Female cyclist forced to stop race after catching up with the men

  04-03-2019 13:17
  The women's edition of a prestigious one-day cycling race in Belgium was halted after a breakaway rider had almost caught the men's race, which had started on the same course 10 minutes earlier. Former Swiss road race champion Nicole Hanselmann rode clear in the opening miles of Omloop het Nieuwsblad on Saturday. But when she approached the men's race, organizers of the early cobbled classic called for the women's race to be neutralized so that a gap would remain between the races. Hanselmann wa
  
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• 'Absolute miracle:' Rescuers find missing California sisters

  04-03-2019 12:18
  LOS ANGELES -- Armed with some outdoor survival training, granola bars and pink rubber boots, 5- and 8-year-old sisters survived 44 hours in rugged Northern California wilderness before they were found dehydrated and cold but in good spirits on Sunday, authorities said. A fire chief and firefighter from a local volunteer department found Leia and Caroline Carrico in a wooded area about 1 1/2 miles (2.3 kilometres) from their home in the small community of Benbow, where they had last been seen Fr
  
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• Cold, weird Vancouver weather, derailments delaying prairie grain to market

  04-03-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  The extreme cold on the prairies and the bizarre snowfall in Vancover over the past several weeks is putting stress on grain shipments heading to export, says an agriculture advocacy group.
  
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