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• CP Holiday Train

  18-10-2019 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  The CP Rail Holiday Train returns to Lethbridge in 2019! Help those in need, help restock food banks. Bring your healthy donations then enjoy the lights of the train and the wattage of country star Terri Clark, who will perform live! Be a part of your community and support a great cause! Lethbridge 2nd Avenue...
  
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• CP Holiday Train releases schedule for trip through Alberta

  18-10-2019 23:28
  CALGARY – The Canadian Christmas concert train will be making its way to Calgary on December 8, continuing a Canadian Pacific tradition that's been in place for over 20 years. The CP Holiday Train begins its journey on November 26 in Montreal and will be performing free concerts all along the way. Once the train stops in Calgary, Canadian country music singer Terri Clark will get on board for the rest of the trip to Vancouver, wrapping up the concert series on December 17. Clark will be jo
  
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• Day of the Dead Festival

  18-10-2019 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  Learn more about this Mexican holiday, view a traditional-style altar and make a paper skull mask. From 1–2 pm children can attend the event with adult supervision. registration not required, museum admission applies, however the event is free to annual pass holders.
  
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• Four southern AB ridings had huge turnout increase Advance voting up 60% in southern Alberta Oct - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 23:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Four southern AB ridings had huge turnout increase Advance voting up 60% in southern Alberta Oct  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Advance voting up 60% in southern Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 23:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Advance voting up 60% in southern Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• South Country Co-Op Ag Expo

  18-10-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  SOUTH COUNTRY CO-OP AG-EXPO presented by FARM CREDIT CANADA Western Canada’s Premier Ag Show presented by Farm Credit Canada. The 3-day show also features the North American Seed Fair presented by FortisAlberta. This year, it will be held on February 26 – 28 from 9am-5pm. Visitors to the show can expect to find exhibitors whose product can directly affect, and improve,...
  
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• The Big christmas Trade Show

  18-10-2019 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  The 2019 BIG CHRISTMAS Trade Show and Farmers’ Market is coming Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 to Exhibition Park. For big gift ideas and a big selection of holiday baking – come to the BIG Christmas Farmer’s Market and Craft Show at Exhibition Park. New this year, the event has been expanded into the...
  
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• More than 578K Albertans voted in federal election advance polls

  18-10-2019 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  A total of 578,219 people voted during the advance polls last weekend, Elections Canada said Friday.
  
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• Elections Canada reports historic turnout among international voters

  18-10-2019 23:02
  TORONTO – Elections Canada has received more mailed-in ballots from Canadians living abroad than in any other federal election in history. As of Friday, Elections Canada said it had received 21,842 ballots from international electors, the biggest turnout among expats in any federal election. The number of Canadians on the international register of electors stood at 55,529 – a figure that has ballooned by more than 20,000 since last month.That’s a major spike from 2015, when app
  
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• Dennis Rodman denies slapping guest at Florida party - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 22:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Dennis Rodman denies slapping guest at Florida party  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hitmen unveil Bret 'The Hitman' Hart commemorative jersey

  18-10-2019 22:27
  CALGARY – The 25th anniversary of the Calgary Hitmen will see the team honour their namesake with a special jersey supporting his charitable cause. The signature Bret 'The Hitman' Hart jersey will be worn only once, for the team's game on Saturday. Nov. 2. "Nobody else can really boast that they have a hometown hero as the name of their team," said Rob Kerr, assistant manager of business operations with the Hitmen. "It’s only appropriate that we honour Bret 'The Hitman' Hart and we w
  
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• Sutter Health, California settle massive antitrust case - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 22:19 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Sutter Health, California settle massive antitrust case  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Green Leader Elizabeth May predicts minority government, warns against majority - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 22:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Green Leader Elizabeth May predicts minority government, warns against majority  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says she will vote NDP on Monday

  18-10-2019 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's Opposition leader says she'll be voting for the NDP candidate in her riding on Monday, despite disagreements with the federal party on energy policy.
  
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• Trudeau coming to Calgary for Saturday evening rally

  18-10-2019 22:06
  CALGARY — Justin Trudeau will make a stop in Calgary on the final weekend of the federal campaign, CTV Calgary has confirmed. The Liberal Leader is scheduled to appear at a rally at the Magnolia Banquet Hall at 11:00 p.m. Saturday in the northeast riding of Calgary Skyview. Candidates running in Calgary Skyview include:Nirmala Naidoo, Liberal Jagdeep Sahota, Conservative Gurinder Singh Gill, NDP Signe Knutson, Green Harinder 'Harry' Dhillon, PPC Joseph Alexander, Christian Heritage Party D
  
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• SAAG Holiday Market

  18-10-2019 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  The fifth annual Holiday Market at SAAG is coming to Lethbridge this November. We are excited to continue the tradition of hosting in our unique space and to provide an opportunity for artisans and artists to share their works with the community. We will host the market for two days, on the evening of Friday,...
  
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• False alarm: Retail tag prompts suspicious package response - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 21:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  False alarm: Retail tag prompts suspicious package response  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Boil water order put in place at Calgary private school

  18-10-2019 21:51
  CALGARY – A health alert has been put in place for the drinking water supply at a private school in southwest Calgary after a recent inspection revealed dangerous levels of bacteria. Alberta Health Services released the boil water order for Tanbridge Academy on October 15 after officials discovered coliform bacteria in water samples taken from the school's kitchen sink. According to the order, 16 total coliform bacteria per 100 ml were found in a sample taken on October 10, conditions that
  
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• Life after luge looking up for Olympic athlete

  18-10-2019 21:42
  CALGARY — Olympic silver medalist Tristan Walker is preparing for life after he puts away his sled. The national luge athlete will turn to the sky, currently balancing the workload of training for the 2022 Olympics and certifying himself for a commercial helicopter pilot’s license.  “My grandfather was a jet fighter pilot. I grew up everything aviation,” said Walker. “I’ll be 30-years-old at the 2022 Olympics so that’s going to be time to really loo
  
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• Heather Leung still insists on 'Conservative' title after rejection by party

  18-10-2019 21:36
  BURNABY, B.C. - The latest twist in what may be the strangest election run of the season has an ousted Conservative candidate insisting she be referred to as the Conservative Party’s nominee, despite the party standing firm on its insistence she's not a member. Friday morning, Heather Leung's campaign manager sent a press release to journalists insisting that "for the sake of accuracy, and to avoid unnecessary confusion, media outlets are being asked on election night to title Ms. Leung as
  
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• Alberta premier touts opening of new natural gas pipeline

  18-10-2019 21:31
  The Alberta government is heralding a new natural gas pipeline that will see coal power plants converted to a more environmentally friendly alternative. TransAlta and Tidewater's 120-kilometre Pioneer Pipeline has been under construction since November 2018, The 20-inch pipeline will deliver 130 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, expanding to 440 million cubic feet once generating stations are converted to natural gas. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the new pipeline at TransAlta'
  
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• 38 people cited for violations in Clinton email probe - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 21:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  38 people cited for violations in Clinton email probe  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• B.C. wants regions to win economically from marijuana edibles, solicitor general says

  18-10-2019 21:09
  VANCOUVER - British Columbia's solicitor general says the province wants to see as much small-scale production as possible for marijuana edibles to allow for regional economic development. “I don't want it to be dominated by one or two large-scale variety of producers,” Farnworth said Friday. “I think there's room in this market for a considerable variety of product and a considerable variety of producers.” He said that while provinces are responsible for retail operation
  
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• ENMAX launches electric vehicle Charge Up Pilot Program

  18-10-2019 21:08
  CALGARY -- A new pilot program aimed at getting more drivers on board with electric vehicle technology is on right now at Calgary's Telus Spark Science Centre. The Plug'n Drive Roadshow, sponsored by ENMAX, features a new pilot program where the company has offered to help Calgarians to install electric vehicle (EV) charges at their homes and businesses. ENMAX is offering to offset the cost of the equipment, which typically costs between $1,000 and $2,000. The rebate they are offering is about 7
  
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• Calgary police seek 3 suspects in Forest Lawn home invasion

  18-10-2019 20:57
  Police are on the hunt for three suspects wanted in connection to a southeast Calgary home invasion late last month. Police say the incident happened on Sept. 29 when three men entered a home in the 0 to 100 block of Fonda Drive S.E. at around 7 a.m. Three occupants inside the home were held at gunpoint and one was later transported to hospital with minor injuries. Police say the suspects drove a light-coloured Dodge Dart and allegedly entered the home through an unlocked door. The first suspect
  
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• British family deported after illicit U.S. border crossing: agency - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 20:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  British family deported after illicit U.S. border crossing: agency  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Business of the Year award winners announced in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 20:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Business of the Year award winners announced in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Women's rights movement marks 90-year anniversary in Calgary

  18-10-2019 20:18
  CALGARY — Calgary is celebrating Persons Day downtown Friday honouring the anniversary of the victory of the Persons Case, which recognized women as qualified persons in Canada. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, members of the Famous 5 Foundation, along with other dignitaries and performers are gathering at the monument in Olympic Plaza this afternoon. The original Famous Five was comprised of Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards and Nellie McClung who won their a
  
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• Business taxes much higher than residential rates in Calgary and Edmonton, report says

  18-10-2019 20:18
  CALGARY – New information from a study looking at municipal and provincial tax rates has revealed a huge difference between residential and commercial rates, particularly when it comes to Calgary and Edmonton. The Fraser Institute, an independent group that studies Canadian public policy, released a report this week that found business tax rates in the City of Calgary were three times that of residential properties while the same rates in the City of Edmonton are two-and-a-half times highe
  
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• More than half of Albertans prefer pharmacies for flu shots

  18-10-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Health Services (AHS) start their flu clinics the week of October 21, however some pharmacies in the province have already started immunizing.
  
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• Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd is dead at 62 - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 20:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd is dead at 62  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Two men charged in connection with alleged hotel robbery - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 19:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Two men charged in connection with alleged hotel robbery  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• FAA confronts Boeing over undisclosed internal communication - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 19:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  FAA confronts Boeing over undisclosed internal communication  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Charges laid in armed robbery at Lethbridge hotel

  18-10-2019 19:31
  CALGARY – Two Lethbridge men have been charged in connection with a recent armed robbery of a guest at the Superlodge Hotel. Lethbridge Police Service officials say a 28-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday, October 16 in his room at the hotel in the 2200 block of 7th Avenue South. The suspects, two men, stole the man's phone, wallet, clothes and vaping gear. A suspect vehicle was identified and located a short time later in the 4000 block of 43rd Street South. Police followed
  
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• Brother of Honduran president convicted in drug conspiracy - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 19:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Brother of Honduran president convicted in drug conspiracy  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary climate activists board buses for Edmonton climate change rally

  18-10-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  Dozens of climate change activists boarded two buses at Calgary's North Hill Centre on Friday for a three hour ride to join Swedish activist Greta Thunberg for a march and rally at the Alberta Legislature.
  
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• Grant plan to cut Alberta class sizes has failed, says education minister

  18-10-2019 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta's education minister says a grant program to cut class sizes in schools has spent $3.4 billion over the last 15 years while failing to deliver results.
  
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• Provincial report says $3.4B investment to reduce class sizes hasn't been effective

  18-10-2019 18:27
  CALGARY — A new provincial government report looking at $3.4-billion worth of investment over the last 15 years to reduce class sizes in Alberta has been ineffective. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said Friday that investment hasn’t produced, with the report showing classes have only decreased by an average of 1.4 students over the last decade and a half. The report says the money could be better spent at the discretion of local school boards. LaGrange said a new alternative for
  
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• Roughly 9000 still without power in Manitoba after snowstorm - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 18:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Roughly 9000 still without power in Manitoba after snowstorm  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fall festivals and fairs: Here's what's happening in Calgary this weekend

  18-10-2019 18:06
  CALGARY -- What’s happening in Calgary this weekend? Here’s a list of local events taking place in and around the city… Beacon Original Art Beacon Original Art is celebrating 10 years and is hosting an art exhibition and sale on Oct. 19 at the Bridgeland – Riverside Community Association from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale and exhibition details here. Calgary Music Collectors Show Check out the rare records, cassettes, CDs and music memorabilia at the Calgary Music Collectors Sh
  
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• Morley teen found guilty in 2018 shooting of German tourist

  18-10-2019 17:48
  CALGARY – A 17-year-old from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation has been found guilty in the 2018 shooting of a German tourist on a highway west of Calgary. In a Calgary courtroom on Friday, the teen, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was found guilty of reckless discharge of a fireman with intent to wound and aggravated assault. The victim, Horst Stewin, was shot in the head by someone in a passing vehicle while driving along Highway 1A with his family. Stewin was
  
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• J&J recalls baby powder after U.S. FDA finds trace asbestos in bottle

  18-10-2019 17:46
  Johnson & Johnson is recalling a single lot of its baby powder as a precaution after government testing found trace amounts of asbestos in one bottle bought online. The recall comes as J&J fights thousands of lawsuits in which plaintiffs claim its iconic baby powder was contaminated with asbestos and that it caused ovarian cancer or another rare cancer. At multiple trials, J&J experts have testified asbestos hasn't been detected in the talc in its baby powder in many tests over 40 ye
  
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• Netflix releases Panama Papers movie despite lawsuit - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 17:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Netflix releases Panama Papers movie despite lawsuit  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Suspected vehicle thefts, VIN cloning unearthed at Calgary auto detailer

  18-10-2019 16:45
  CALGARY – Warrants have been issued for three Calgarians and an Edmontonian following a year-long investigation into suspected vehicle cloning in Calgary. According to Calgary Police Service officials, an investigation into suspected criminal activity at Auto Detailing Specialists, a business in the 300 block of 36th Avenue N.E., was launched in October 2018. At least four people were allegedly involved in the theft of vehicles from auto dealerships, the altering of vehicle identification
  
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• Climate march and counter-rally at Alberta legislature amid Greta Thunberg’s visit

  18-10-2019 16:18 via globalnews.ca
  Sixteen-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg will join Climate Justice Edmonton in a march from a park to a noon rally at the Alberta legislature.
  
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• Woman suffers serious injuries in assault, suspect still at large

  18-10-2019 16:13
  EDMONTON - A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an assault in northeast Edmonton. Emergency crews were called to 21 Street and 141 Avenue around 7 a.m.  Police tell CTV News Edmonton it appears to be a domestic assault, and say they are still searching for a suspect. The area is taped off in both directions while police investigate. This is a developing story; more information will be posted as it becomes available.  
  
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• Hong Kong protesters bring politics to NBA preseason game in Vancouver

  18-10-2019 15:32
  Two different rallies took place outside Rogers Arena ahead of Thursday night's preseason NBA game and while one brought Vancouver Grizzlies fans together, the other brought Hong Kong protesters. Dressed head to toe in Vancouver Grizzlies getup, dozens of basketball fans braved the rain to show the league Vancouver wants a second chance at having an NBA team.  "I love basketball I want to see other kids grow up watching professional basketball like I was able to watch," said Tony Knorr. The
  
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• Man with his name tattooed on his throat is arrested for giving fake name

  18-10-2019 15:22
  TORONTO -- An Illinois man was arrested for allegedly giving police a fake name – despite him having a tattoo of his name on his neck. Mattoon police were investigating a forgery case when Matthew Bushman of Mansfield, Ill. Gave officers a false name and date of birth to dodge an existing warrant for his arrest. But police were likely given pause by the 36-year-old’s choice of tattoo. A police mugshot obtained by CTV News showed a “Matty B” tattoo across his throat. He wa
  
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• U of L and Lethbridge College Weekend Sports Preview: Oct. 18-20, 2019 - Lethbridge News Now

  18-10-2019 15:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  U of L and Lethbridge College Weekend Sports Preview: Oct. 18-20, 2019  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Stolen truck rams RCMP cruiser in Airdrie, suspect apprehended in Calgary

  18-10-2019 15:11
  CALGARY – One man is in custody following a Thursday afternoon collision in an Airdrie parking lot and the subsequent getaway attempt that ended in Calgary. According to police officials, a marked RCMP cruiser was in the parking lot of the No Frills in Airdrie at approximately 5 p.m. Thursday when a Ford F-250 pickup truck rammed the RCMP vehicle.  RCMP say the ramming was intentional and the offending vehicle was determined to be stolen. The burgundy truck was tracked to Calgary and
  
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