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• New granting program in Lethbridge to aid in restoring historic buildings - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2019 23:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  New granting program in Lethbridge to aid in restoring historic buildings  Lethbridge News NowLETHBRIDGE, AB – Business and building owners in Lethbridge's downtown, warehouse district, or along 13th Street North will soon be able to apply for a new ...
  
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• Calgary Muay Thai fighter scores impressive win in Vegas

  07-08-2019 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  “I landed a left elbow, then a left straight, and then followed up with the head kick and that was it. He couldn't answer the eight-count.”
  
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• Charges laid after fatal assault at Drumheller Institution

  07-08-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  Two inmates are facing charges after another inmate died of stab wounds earlier this week.
  
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• Two inmates charged with murder following fatal stabbing at Drumheller Institution

  07-08-2019 23:10
  Two inmates at the Drumheller Institution have been charged with first degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of a fellow inmate. On the evening of Sunday, August 4, RCMP responded to the institution following reports an inmate had been stabbed. A 42-year-old man was transported to hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Jason Tremblay and an autopsy confirmed his death was the result of a stabbing attack. An investigation into Trembla
  
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• Okotoks man faces multiple charges following parking lot incident

  07-08-2019 23:03
  A 25-year-old man faces multiple charges following an August 2 incident in an Okotoks parking lot. Okotoks resident Tyler Wickert was spotted August 2 pulling on door handles in an unidentified parking lot, prompting a caller to alert the Okotoks RCMP. A black Mercedes associated with Wickert turned out to be stolen, and when the RCMP attempted a traffic stop, Wickert abandoned the vehicle, then ran away on foot. Following a brief chase on foot, Wickert was captured. After searching the car, pol
  
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• Neighbours head to Calgary appeal board over treehouse dispute

  07-08-2019 22:53
  It may only measure out to be about 24 square feet, but a treehouse in the southwest community of Killarney has neighbours at odds over its future. The treehouse was built along the north side of the property nine years ago for Paula Rowe and Colin Whyte’s children. For years, the treehouse blended in with the other two large trees that grew in their neighbour’s yard. But, in 2017, a developer purchased the neighbour’s home to tear it down and build a fourplex. "It’s been
  
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• Calgary neighbours head to appeal board over treehouse dispute

  07-08-2019 22:53
  It may only measure out to be about 24 square feet, but a treehouse in the southwest community of Killarney has neighbours at odds over its future. The treehouse was built along the north side of the property nine years ago for Paula Rowe and Colin Whyte’s children. For years, the treehouse blended in with the other two large trees that grew in their neighbour’s yard. But, in 2017, a developer purchased the neighbour’s home to tear it down and build a fourplex. "It’s been
  
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• Police say thieves targeting older model Honda, Acura vehicles

  07-08-2019 22:49
  Police are looking into a recent rash of thefts of older model Hondas and Acuras in northeast Edmonton.  Investigators say 30 Honda and Acura vehicles manufactured before 2006 have been stolen since July 1.  Most of the tefts have happened in the Evansdale, Belle Rive and Killarney areas, particularly at residences near the green belt running along 162 Avenue, according to police. “We believe the suspects are using bicycles to travel along the green belt and are then exiting into
  
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• Fish free zones as City repairs riverfront

  07-08-2019 22:12
  The city is ramping up its river repair work while it still can. "The window we are working with right now is the summer window," said René Letourneau, senior project engineer with the City of Calgary's infrastructure delivery, water resources. "In the spring and fall, fish are either spawning or migrating and we don’t want to be impacting that critical stage of life." Environmental legislation allows the city less than two months to repair or modify riverfront property. Staff will
  
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• City creates fish free zones during riverfront repairs

  07-08-2019 22:12
  The city is ramping up its river repair work while it still can. "The window we are working with right now is the summer window," said René Letourneau, senior project engineer with the City of Calgary's infrastructure delivery, water resources. "In the spring and fall, fish are either spawning or migrating and we don’t want to be impacting that critical stage of life." Environmental legislation allows the city less than two months to repair or modify riverfront property. Staff will
  
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• Lethbridge man charged with possession of cocaine in Taber - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2019 22:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge man charged with possession of cocaine in Taber  Lethbridge News NowTABER, AB - A man from Lethbridge has been charged in connection with a cocaine bust. Taber Police *Service* sai...
  
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• Artifical turf field scorched in 'ridiculous' case of Nanaimo vandalism: RCMP

  07-08-2019 21:53
  Police are investigating after vandals set fire to an artificial turf playing field by Nanaimo District Secondary School early Tuesday morning. Nanaimo fire crews responded to the fire around 4:30 a.m. and found that a mattress and metal frame along with wooden pallets had been dragged onto the field then set ablaze. The burning items created a fire measuring more than a metre across. The damage from the fire is estimated to be around $40,000 and will put the field out of commission for more tha
  
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• Firm chosen for Stephen Avenue redesign

  07-08-2019 21:48
  The City of Calgary is one step closer toward a new vision for Stephen Avenue, one of the hubs for small businesses and nightlife in the downtown. The city has hired international boutique design firm, Gehl Studio, as a consultant to help rethink how the pedestrian mall can be improved. In a release, the city said Stephen Avenue was designed to suit the style of the 1990s and it wants to bring the area in step with modern times. The focus for the project stretches between 11th Street S.W. to Mac
  
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• Karolina Pliskova knocks off Alison Riske at Rogers Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2019 21:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Karolina Pliskova knocks off Alison Riske at Rogers Cup  Lethbridge News NowTORONTO — Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova continued her bid to get back to top spot with a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2 win over American qualifier Alison Riske in ...
  
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• Arena hours cut as a result of Calgary's budget

  07-08-2019 21:42
  The hours at a handful of arenas in the City of Calgary have been adjusted and it's likely because of the budget cuts announced last month. Service hours at Frank McCool, Ernie Starr, Murray Copot and Village Square Leisure Centre have all changed in order to "optimize service delivery," the city said in an email to CTV News. "By realigning operation hours, there is an opportunity to reduce expenses at these facilities," a media spokesperson said in an email. Starting October 1, the weekday hour
  
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• Dangerous opioid mixture hitting Red Deer streets

  07-08-2019 21:40
  Red Deer’s Overdose Prevention Site is seeing a dangerous new mixture of drugs. Since June, the OPS said it has seen an increase in opioids mixed with other drugs such as benzodiazepines. This coincides with a public notice released by Alberta Health Services in June about reports of a number of cases where a drug called etizolam was being used to produce opioids. Etizolam is similar to benzodiazepines. The trend was first noticed in British Columbia before moving into Alberta. According t
  
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• Little known Calgary Racing Pigeon Club oldest in Canada

  07-08-2019 21:27
  It’s a hobby that’s a little out of the ordinary, but those who race pigeons love it. The Calgary Racing Pigeon Club was established in 1904 and today has upwards of 30 members. President David McKop says member numbers are down from a few years ago because not as many young people are getting involved. McKop says he grew up with pigeons and has been around them now for over 60 years. He started in Zimbabwe watching his father’s passion and when he moved to  England he con
  
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• Johnson Fresh Farms feels the effects of Tuesday night storm - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2019 21:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Johnson Fresh Farms feels the effects of Tuesday night storm  Lethbridge News NowTABER, AB – Johnson *Fresh* Farms lost about 90 percent of its crops Tuesday night. Much like Molnar's Taber Corn, Johnson was hit hard by the southern ...
  
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• Charges laid after north Lethbridge stand off Tuesday night - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2019 20:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Charges laid after north Lethbridge stand off Tuesday night  Lethbridge News NowLETHBRIDGE, AB – A 30-year-old man from St. John New Brunswick, is facing several charges after a lengthy stand off took place in a townhouse on the city's ...
  
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• Manhunt update: Bodies believed to be teen murder suspects found in Manitoba

  07-08-2019 20:39
  Human remains that police believe belong to B.C. fugitives Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky have been discovered near the Nelson River in northern Manitoba.Live at 3 p.m.: Mounties in B.C. will provide an update on the search for Kam McLeod and Bryer SchmegelskyAt a news conference, the RCMP revealed the remains – which appear to be those of 19-year-old McLeod and 18-year-old Schmegelsky – were found in dense brush near the river Wednesday morning. This discovery was made a
  
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• Manhunt over: Bodies believed to be teen murder suspects found in Manitoba

  07-08-2019 20:39
  Human remains that police believe belong to B.C. fugitives Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky have been discovered near the Nelson River in northern Manitoba.Murder suspects' motives 'difficult for us to ascertain' after bodies found: B.C. RCMPAt a news conference, the RCMP revealed the remains – which appear to be those of 19-year-old McLeod and 18-year-old Schmegelsky – were found in dense brush near the river Wednesday morning. This discovery was made after items directly
  
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• Major crash on Groat Road still causing traffic delays

  07-08-2019 20:29
  A crash at the intersection of 111 Avenue and Groat Road is still causing traffic delays. Edmonton police responded to the collision at 11:49 a.m. after an SUV exited Westmount Mall, attempted to turn into the westbound lanes of 111 Avenue at Groat Road and was hit by a dump truck travelling west. The SUV was pinned under the truck and the driver sustained minor injuries, police said. No charges have been laid and police are investigating. EPCOR remains on scene fixing the traffic lights and pol
  
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• Kenney says results of panel on Alberta finances coming in September

  07-08-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Jason Kenney says his government will unveil in early September the findings of a blue-ribbon panel doing a deep dive into Alberta's fiscal situation.
  
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• Arrest made at Calgary motel

  07-08-2019 20:15
  Calgary police arrested someone they say was wanted on a number of warrants just before noon on Wednesday. Police say the arrest was made around 11:40 a.m. at the Traveller's Inn Motel. At this time, police say they can’t release the identity of the person arrested, but say charges are pending.
  
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• Province puts public library funding on hold

  07-08-2019 20:12
  The Alberta government has put a hold on funding for libraries.  The province confirmed to CTV News on Wednesday that 50 per cent of library money has been approved for next year, but the rest of the funds are up in the air until the budget is finalized this fall. Provincial funding for libraries makes up a small portion of the budget for those located in big cities, but smaller, rural libraries rely heavily on the province for support. “I’d say we rely on 30 to 40 per cent of o
  
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• Edmonton man believed to have drowned in Glacier National Park

  07-08-2019 19:45
  Authorities in Montana are investigating the apparent drowning death of an Edmonton man in Glacier National Park on Tuesday.  The National Park Service says rangers responded just after 4:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a man struggling and eventually going underneath the water in Pray Lake.  Witnesses tell the NPS that the man have gone into the water to retrieve a dog that has since died.  Crews have been unable to find the man's body but are continuing their efforts on Wedne
  
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• Body of Edmonton man recovered from Montana lake after drowning

  07-08-2019 19:45
  The body of an Edmonton man has been recovered from a lake in Glacier National Park after he drowned on Tuesday.  The National Park Service says rangers responded just after 4:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a man struggling and eventually going underneath the water in Pray Lake.  Witnesses tell the NPS that the man have gone into the water to retrieve a dog that has since died.  On Wednesday afternoon, officials said “the body of the man who drowned in Pray Lake was reco
  
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• WinSport's mountain bike park opens ahead of schedule

  07-08-2019 19:36
  Mountain bikers at WinSport's Canada Olympic Park now have a new course to try out now that the facility's cycle centre is officially open to the public. The Mountain Bike Skills Centre, located at the west side of the park, features a network of cross-country and flow trails geared towards all ages and abilities. It first opened for summer camps on July 1 and officials planned to open it next week, but say feedback from users meant they could open ahead of schedule. "Through the first five week
  
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• USA Today HQ evacuated after report of man with weapon

  07-08-2019 19:03
  MCLEAN, Va. -- The headquarters of USA Today was evacuated Wednesday afternoon as police responded to reports of a man with a weapon in the building outside Washington. The newspaper reported that alarms sounded and police squad cars converged on the scene as employees waited outside. Law enforcement officers with rifles and body armour patrolled the area and a helicopter hovered overhead. Officers were working to clear the building, Fairfax County police said. The department tweeted shortly aft
  
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• One man in custody after high risk north-side incident - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2019 19:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  One man in custody after high risk north-side incident  Lethbridge News NowLETHBRIDGE -- Police wrapped up a high risk incident in the 800 block of 20 Street North (Highland Park Townho...
  
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• Feds go around Manitoba government to get carbon tax funds to schools

  07-08-2019 18:54
  OTTAWA - The federal government is going around the Manitoba government in order to give carbon tax revenues to the province's schools. Ottawa set aside $60 million from this year's carbon tax revenues to help schools make energy efficiency upgrades to reduce their own carbon footprint and carbon tax costs. Three of the provinces affected by the federal carbon tax agreed to take their share and pass it on to school boards. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister refused, calling it a public relations e
  
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• Peyto Lake and Bow Summit to close for remainder of season

  07-08-2019 18:53
  The Peyto Lake and Bow Summit areas along the Icefields Parkway are set to close in mid-August for the remainder of the year so crews can make needed improvements. The closure includes parking lots, restrooms, trails and viewpoints. Popular since the Icefields Parkway opened in 1941, the area draws some 300,000 visitors each year from across Canada and around the world. The exact date of the closure and start date for the work will be dependent on weather and availability of a contractor. Visito
  
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• Peyto Lake and Bow Summit closed for remainder of season

  07-08-2019 18:53
  The Peyto Lake and Bow Summit areas along the Icefields Parkway are now closed and will remain closed for the remainder of the year so crews can make needed improvements. The closure includes parking lots, restrooms, trails and viewpoints. Popular since the Icefields Parkway opened in 1941, the area draws some 300,000 visitors each year from across Canada and around the world. Visitors are encouraged to use alternative areas, including:Herbert Lake Day Use Area Bow Lake Day Use Area Mistaya Cany
  
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• SaskEnergy employee fired after allegedly using gas for personal use for 15 years

  07-08-2019 18:47
  A SaskEnergy employee used gasoline for personal use during the operation of corporate fleet vehicles for more than a decade, according to the latest provincial loss report, tabled Tuesday. The employee cost the Crown an estimated $30,431 from January 2004 to April 2019, according to the quarterly report which covers losses of public money in provincial ministries and Crown corporations. The employee was fired May 30 and the matter has been reported to the police. SaskEnergy is taking action to
  
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• Swapping red meat for poultry associated with reduced breast cancer risk: study

  07-08-2019 18:34
  Women who swap steak for chicken may have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in the U.S. found an association between increased red meat consumption and a higher risk of breast cancer while eating more poultry was associated with a lower chance of contracting the disease. For the study, investigators followed the diets and cooking practices of 42,012 women over the course of seven
  
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• Rescuers search for 64-year-old Edmonton man at Glacier National Park

  07-08-2019 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  The National Park Service says rangers received a report about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday of a man struggling in Pray Lake and then going under water.
  
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• Body of 64-year-old Edmonton man recovered from lake at Glacier National Park

  07-08-2019 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  The National Park Service said the body of a 64-year-old Canadian man was recovered Wednesday from a small lake at Glacier National Park in Montana.
  
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• How does climate change affect children's health? New program explains

  07-08-2019 17:40
  Effects climate change has on the health of children, including increasing risks of asthma, Lyme disease, and heat stroke, are being highlighted in a new Ontario public health initiative. The Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) rolled out “Make It Better,” which will teach parents and caregivers how to protect children who are disproportionately affected by the harmful effects of climate change. OPHA executive director Pegeen Walsh told CTV News Channel that the program is the f
  
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• City of Calgary liable in decade-old LRT attack: Alberta Court of Appeal

  07-08-2019 17:25
  The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the main findings of a Calgary Court of Queen’s Bench decision that found the City of Calgary responsible for injuries suffered by a man who was attacked at the Canyon Meadows LRT station on New Year’s Day in 2007. The recent ruling determined the city is responsible for the injuries suffered by Kyle McAllister, who was 18 at the time, during the second half of the 20-minute attack. The appeal judges determined the city was in breach of its duty
  
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• Witnesses sought to fatal crash on Deerfoot Trail

  07-08-2019 16:25
  Drugs and alcohol are being investigated as possible factors in a fatal crash on Deerfoot Trail near the Calf Robe Bridge early Monday and police are now asking any witnesses to contact them.  A dark-coloured SUV was heading south on Deerfoot Trail about 6:30 a.m. Monday when it left the road near the Calf Robe Bridge, striking the concrete base of an overhead sign post, which launched the vehicle into the air. The SUV rolled several times and came to a rest off the roadway. The driver, a w
  
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• Four people allegedly kidnap coworker, offer him grilled cheese 'for his troubles'

  07-08-2019 15:40
  Four people from Texas have been charged with kidnapping a coworker after allegedly holding him for several hours and then offering him a grilled cheese sandwich upon his release. Police said a man reported that he had been held against his will at a residence in Aransas Pass, Texas on Sunday. Investigators alleged that four people held the victim at gunpoint while they searched his phone and demanded answers to a “work-related issue.” The suspects and the victim worked together, pol
  
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• Man charged after 'high risk incident' in Lethbridge - CTV News

  07-08-2019 15:23 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  Man charged after 'high risk incident' in Lethbridge  CTV NewsA man is facing charges after police surrounded a Lethbridge townhouse in what they call "a high risk incident" Tuesday night.
  
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• Man charged after 'high risk incident' in Lethbridge

  07-08-2019 15:23
  A man is facing charges after police surrounded a Lethbridge townhouse in what they call "a high risk incident" Tuesday night. The incident unfolded at the Highland Park townhomes on 20th Street N. Police were there for several hours and asked people to stay away from the area. Officers cleared the scene just before 11 p.m., saying they had taken one man into custody. Harold Wilkins, 30, is facing charges of:Assault Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm Resisting arrest Mischief to prop
  
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• Charges pending after 'high risk incident' in Lethbridge - CTV News

  07-08-2019 15:23 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  Charges pending after 'high risk incident' in Lethbridge  CTV NewsCriminal charges are pending after police surrounded a Lethbridge townhouse in what they call "a high risk incident" last night.
  
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• Charges pending after 'high risk incident' in Lethbridge

  07-08-2019 15:23
  Criminal charges are pending after police surrounded a Lethbridge townhouse in what they call "a high risk incident" last night. The incident unfolded at the Highland Park townhomes on 20th Street N. Police were there for several hours and asked people to stay away from the area. Officers cleared the scene just before 11 p.m., saying they had taken one man into custody. No other details are known at this time.
  
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• Backfiring motorcycle sparks fear of shooter, stampede in Times Square

  07-08-2019 14:52
  A backfiring motorcycle sparked a stampede in a packed Times Square after people mistook the sound for gunfire. Footage posted to social media shows crowds fleeing the popular Manhattan tourist attraction at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The New York Police Department moved quickly to reassure bystanders that there was no shooter and urged people not to panic. “There is no active shooter in Times Square. Motorcycles backfiring while passing through sounded like gun shots,” NYPD Midtown
  
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• Premier Kenney to discuss accomplishments as UCP enters 100th day in office

  07-08-2019 14:50
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is set to discuss his party’s accomplishments Wednesday morning as the United Conservative Party enters its 100th day in office.  Kenney is scheduled to make the announcement, called 100 Days of Promises Kept, at the Edmonton Federal Building Plaza at 9:30 a.m.  Since the UCP were elected, there have in fact been a number of promises the party has kept its word on.  Here’s a look at the last 100 days: Repealing the carbon tax  As expec
  
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• Premier Kenney discusses accomplishments as UCP enters 100th day in office

  07-08-2019 14:50
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discussed his party’s accomplishments Wednesday morning as the United Conservative Party enters its 100th day in office. Kenney made the announcement, called 100 Days of Promises Kept, at the Edmonton Federal Building Plaza. He introduced the Indigenous Litigation Fund, a $10 million commitment to help fight legal battles related to resource development. Groups that include Indigenous people can apply for a grant to help support legal actions towards advancing
  
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• Ontario man charged after allegedly firing crossbow at woman

  07-08-2019 14:10
  An Ontario man is facing several charges after he allegedly fired an arrow from a crossbow at a woman from atop a hill.Visit CTV News Kitchener for more details on this story Police said they were called to a home in West Grey, Ont., located a two-hour drive northwest of Toronto, early Monday morning because a man had shot an arrow from a crossbow towards a woman. The woman was uninjured and managed to flee the area and call 911, according to West Grey police. When officers arrived, they found t
  
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• Edmonton group part of province-wide survey on hate crime

  07-08-2019 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  Coalitions Creating Equity is working on a province-wide survey to see how much hate-based crime is happening in Alberta.
  
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