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• Alberta nurses have ‘grave concerns’ with rollout of Connect Care system planned for Sunday

  01-11-2019 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  A big change is coming to the way health records are managed in Alberta. The first wave of Connect Care will roll out in some Edmonton facilities Sunday, but some nurses are raising concerns.
  
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• Electric vehicle charging network expanded in southern Alberta

  01-11-2019 23:40
  CALGARY — The range of travel for electric vehicles was expanded in southern Alberta on Friday with the opening of charging stations in the communities of Pincher Creek, Nanton and Longview. Owned and operated by ATCO, the stations will be powered with the equivalent of renewable energy. The network is part of the Peak to Prairies Project, a two-year, $2.2 million collaborative initiative developed and funded by the Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance, SouthGrow Regional Initiative, City o
  
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• Insurance company decides to reimburse trip for Albertan woman

  01-11-2019 23:26
  CALGARY – A southern Alberta woman who was out thousands of dollars she spent on dream vacation after her insurance provider denied her claim will be reimbursed, the company says. Earlier this year, Gayle Nakamura planned and put a deposit down on a dream vacation to Ireland and Scotland, shortly before she went in for follow-ups to an irregular mammogram in March. The mammogram eventually discovered cancerous cells, which led to a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Because of her illness, Nakam
  
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• Hockey tournament helping Calgary’s homeless population

  01-11-2019 21:25
  CALGARY — Calgarians are hitting the ice at Winsport on Friday to help the city’s homeless population. The 12th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament will see more than 400 participants and volunteers raise funds for four organizations that serve Calgary’s homeless. Twenty teams are competing, with proceeds benefiting YWCA Calgary, Inn From The Cold, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary and Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. To date, the tournament has seen $1.4 millio
  
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• Chrystia Freeland makes post-election call for unity in speech highlighting Alberta roots

  01-11-2019 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  Freeland was addressing the opening of a three-day policy convention hosted by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
  
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• 'Truly sorry:' Winnipeg officer sentenced to prison for killing pedestrian - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 20:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  'Truly sorry:' Winnipeg officer sentenced to prison for killing pedestrian  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Prince Harry, young Archie send good-luck message to England - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 20:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Prince Harry, young Archie send good-luck message to England  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Loughlin, Giannulli to fight new charges in admissions case - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 20:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Loughlin, Giannulli to fight new charges in admissions case  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Indian guru Rajneesh's ex-aide to star in new documentary - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 20:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Indian guru Rajneesh's ex-aide to star in new documentary  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Early and pricey: Trump's World Series ad an expensive pitch - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 20:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Early and pricey: Trump's World Series ad an expensive pitch  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Scheer's position on same-sex marriage 'could be fatal' Conservative insiders say

  01-11-2019 20:34
  OTTAWA – Stephen Harper’s former director of communications has joined the outspoken criticism of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, telling CTV’s Question Period that Scheer’s position on same-sex marriage “could be fatal” to his future as leader because not supporting same-sex marriage is “viewed increasingly as bigotry.” “I think it could be a fatal issue. Maybe not in terms of a leadership vote within the Conservative Party but I think in
  
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• Here’s how experts say the Keystone oil spill could impact Canadian oil, gas prices

  01-11-2019 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  Will Canadians notice an increase in prices as the pump? Here's what experts say.
  
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• Central Library's birthday and LoveYYC: Here's what happening in Calgary this weekend

  01-11-2019 20:22
  CALGARY – The first weekend of November has arrived and, in addition to turning your clocks back Sunday morning, there's plenty to do in, and around, the city. Central Library's First Birthday Celebration The Calgary Public Library will mark the one year anniversary of the opening of the Central Library on Saturday, Nov. 2 with a day of family friendly activities including a round dance, buskers, art installations, story time with Mayor Nenshi, as well as giveaways. For a full schedule of
  
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• Canada futsal team gathers in Montreal ahead of CONCACAF Championship - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 20:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Canada futsal team gathers in Montreal ahead of CONCACAF Championship  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mother Nature spooks Montreal, others into postponing trick-or-treating - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 19:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Mother Nature spooks Montreal, others into postponing trick-or-treating  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Forcible confinement report turns out to be incorrect, but leads to arrest

  01-11-2019 19:41
  EDMONTON -- A Medicine Hat man is facing charges after it was reported that a woman was held against her will in a stolen truck earlier this week. Police located the truck at a gas station in the Ponoka area on Oct. 30 and arrested the man, who they say had a knife. The woman was hiding behind the gas station counter. After investigating, police found that the man and woman were known to each other, and she had not been held against her will. The truck had been stolen from Medicine Hat the previ
  
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• Goodwill Alberta seeks owners of war medals donated to Calgary store

  01-11-2019 19:34
  CALGARY — Goodwill Alberta is hoping to reunite a collection of medals from the Second World War with their rightful owner after the items were dropped off at one of their Calgary donation centres. In a social media post Friday, the organization said they believe the medals should not be sold within their retail stores and they are hoping to return them to their proper home. One of the medals appears to be a silver memorial cross, which is issued as a memento of loss or sacrifice to widows
  
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• Russian man charged in 'cannibal' triple-homicide

  01-11-2019 19:23
  Warning: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some. TORONTO -- Russian authorities have charged a 51-year-old man for allegedly killing, dismembering and eating the body parts of three men, along with cats, dogs and other small animals in the northern city of Arkhangelsk. Russia’s Investigative Committee (SK), a federal investigative body, released a statement Tuesday saying that between March 2016 and March 2017 “the accused, in order to use human soft tissue for ea
  
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• Fiat Chrysler merger with PSA appears headed for approval - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 19:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Fiat Chrysler merger with PSA appears headed for approval  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Christmas Hope campaign kicks off in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 19:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Christmas Hope campaign kicks off in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Help' stomped in the snow leads search crews to missing couple in B.C.

  01-11-2019 19:01
  LETHBRIDGE – In a scene plucked right out of a movie, search crews were led to the location of a missing man and woman in southeastern B.C. thanks to a call for help drawn in the snow. Columbia Valley RCMP first notified the public about the disappearance of Catherine Gibbons, 22, and Damon Brodeur, 24, on Thursday morning. The service said they were notified the couple was missing a day earlier. Just over 24 hours after issuing the request for information on their disappearance, Mounties
  
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• Handmade 'help' sign leads search crews to find missing couple in B.C.

  01-11-2019 19:01
  LETHBRIDGE – In a scene plucked right out of a movie, search crews were led to the location of a missing man and woman in southeastern B.C. thanks to a call for help drawn in the snow. Columbia Valley RCMP first notified the public about the disappearance of 22-year-old Catherine Gibbons and 24-year-old Damon Brodeur on Thursday morning. The service said they had been notified that the couple was missing a day earlier. Just over 24 hours after issuing the request for information on their d
  
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• Defence says accused in Calgary caseworker stabbing death needs mental assessment

  01-11-2019 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  A young Calgary man charged with killing his caseworker at an assisted-living home remains in custody and is to see a psychiatrist next week.
  
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• Calgary-based Pengrowth Energy’s stock plummets after sale announcement

  01-11-2019 18:27
  CALGARY – Pengrowth Energy announced Friday its board has agreed to sell the company to Cona Resources for five cents per share. The company’s stock is down 75 per cent since markets opened Friday. Pengrowth says the deal is worth $740 million, an amount equal to the company’s debt level, and is the result of the "severe funding crisis" in the energy sector. "Despite the discount this transaction represents to Pengrowth’s recent trading price, we strongly recommend our st
  
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• The respectful way to wear a poppy for Remembrance Day

  01-11-2019 18:25
  While most Canadians know the significance of wearing a poppy to honour veterans during the lead-up to Remembrance Day, they may not realize there is, in fact, an appropriate way to wear the pin. According to the Royal Canadian Legion, the bright red poppy is worn every year to honour Canada’s fallen soldiers. “Thanks to the millions of Canadians who wear the legion’s lapel poppy each November, the little red flower has never died, and the memories of those who fell in battle r
  
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• Fort McKay First Nation chief wants to meet with premier about land approved for oilsands mine

  01-11-2019 18:16 via globalnews.ca
  Fort McKay First Nation has been negotiating for two decades with the province to protect Moose Lake, west of the townsite.
  
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• Calgary-based Imperial Oil reports 43% drop in third-quarter income

  01-11-2019 18:14 via globalnews.ca
  The Calgary-based producer and refiner says cash generated from operating activities added up to $1.38 billion in the three months ended Sept. 30.
  
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• Pharmacist from London, Ont., admits misconduct for naloxone distribution

  01-11-2019 18:12
  TORONTO -- A pharmacist who went door-to-door handing out naloxone kits in a neighbourhood ravaged by opioid use choked back tears on Friday as he admitted to professional misconduct. At a disciplinary hearing, Jason Newman said he felt he had no choice given the urgent need for the potentially life-saving drug. "I am guilty of misconduct," Newman said haltingly. "Despite that, I have certainly saved lives with what I did." The disciplinary panel accepted a joint recommendation on punishment: a
  
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• Supporters of slain social worker rally at accused killer's first court appearance

  01-11-2019 18:07
  CALGARY – Friends and loved ones of a case worker killed while on duty at an assisted living home gathered at the Calgary Courts Centre Friday, waving signs, singing hymns and praying for "Justice for Debbie." The members of the group, primarily professional caregivers, donned T-shirts with pictures of Debbie Onwu. They're calling for changes to address safety concerns and provide additional mental-health support for clients.  Organizers hope the movement catches the attention of the
  
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• Domestic violence down but concerns remain as city kicks off Family Violence Prevention Month

  01-11-2019 17:45
  CALGARY – As the City of Calgary marks the arrival of Family Violence Prevention Month, domestic conflicts have slightly reduced in the city although the issue remains a concern for police. New statistics released by the Calgary Police Service show officers have responded to seven per cent fewer domestic incidents in the first three quarters of 2019 compared to the same time last year.  Additionally, domestic calls where physical violence occurred or was threatened is down 11 per cent
  
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• 'Humbling': U.K. teen's emotional Remembrance Day poem goes viral

  01-11-2019 17:43
  A U.K. high schooler whose Remembrance Day poem went viral says the attention has been a “humbling experience.” Even if he wasn’t that impressed himself at first. “I didn’t think much of the poem when I’d written it,” he told CTVNews.ca. “Only recently have I gotten into poetry. I used to absolutely despise trying to do poetry.” Joshua Dyer, who turns 15 this month, wrote “One Thousand Men Are Walking” at school last month. Since
  
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• Utilities Commission approves selling Fort Macleod's electrical system to Fortis - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 17:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Utilities Commission approves selling Fort Macleod's electrical system to Fortis  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Clocks go back one hour this weekend - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 17:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Clocks go back one hour this weekend  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Piece of Lethbridge history dismantled - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 17:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Piece of Lethbridge history dismantled  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• UN confirms Madrid as new location for climate summit - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 17:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  UN confirms Madrid as new location for climate summit  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Net income slips for TC Energy in third quarter

  01-11-2019 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  TC Energy Corp. says its net income slipped in the third quarter after it sold $3.4 billion in assets in the first nine months of the year.
  
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• 'Get started now': Climate activists urge party leaders to act on climate change promises

  01-11-2019 16:56
  OTTAWA – An alliance of climate activists spoke with one voice on Friday, demanding that all newly elected party leaders who made a promise to tackle climate change during the campaign start immediately chipping away at their proposed policies. "To the Liberals, NDP, Greens and Bloc, get started now on the policies and solutions you agreed on in the election," said Catherine Abreu, Executive Director of the Climate Action Network while speaking to reporters at a press conference in Ottawa.
  
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• Desjardins revises data theft impact numbers, says 4.2 million affected - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 16:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Desjardins revises data theft impact numbers, says 4.2 million affected  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• US manufacturing contracts for third straight month - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 16:30 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  US manufacturing contracts for third straight month  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Desjardins revises data theft impact numbers, says 4.2 million affected

  01-11-2019 16:25
  MONTREAL -- The Desjardins Group data theft is much larger than first thought, affecting 4.2 million members -- up from the 2.9 million first reported in June. The new number represents the entirety of the Quebec-based banking co-operative's membership. President and CEO Guy Cormier told a news conference today those figures come after new information was provided by Quebec police on Thursday. Last month, the provincial force questioned 17 people of interest and conducted multiple property searc
  
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• N.S. RCMP investigating after cannabis edibles found in Halloween candy

  01-11-2019 16:19
  HALIFAX -- The RCMP is urging parents to check their children’s Halloween candy after one parent in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley reported finding cannabis edibles among their child’s treats. The incident was reported to police in Coldbrook around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. The parent told police their group was trick-or-treating in the areas of Cambridge, Kentville and Coldbrook. They aren’t certain which home the cannabis edibles came from. Police say there were eight childre
  
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• Province to announce plans to build new schools

  01-11-2019 16:04
  CALGARY – Representatives of the UCP government will gather in northeast Calgary Friday morning to announce the province's plans for new school projects. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda will disclose the locations of, and details regarding, the school projects that will be supported under the provincial government's Budget 2019 Capital Plan. A livestream of the announcement will be available here beginning at 9:45 a.m.
  
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• Province announces funding for 15 new schools

  01-11-2019 16:04
  CALGARY – Representatives of the UCP government gathered in northeast Calgary Friday to announce the province's plans for 25 new school projects, including the construction of 15 new schools. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced the list of 25 school projects that will be supported under the provincial government's Budget 2019 Capital Plan. The funding commitment for the 25 projects is $397 million. New high schools will be constructed in Calgary, Edmonton, Leduc, Blackfalds and L
  
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• US construction spending rises 0.5% in September - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 16:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  US construction spending rises 0.5% in September  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pharmacist from London, Ont., faces hearing over naloxone distribution - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 15:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Pharmacist from London, Ont., faces hearing over naloxone distribution  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Kodiaks riding historic season into 1st CCAA nationals appearance

  01-11-2019 15:31 via globalnews.ca
  Just days after an ACAC Men's Soccer Championship win, it's back to business for the Kodiaks as they prepare to leave for CCAA national championships, beginning Nov. 6 in Oshawa, Ont.
  
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• Another prominent news person defecting from Fox News - Lethbridge News Now

  01-11-2019 15:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Another prominent news person defecting from Fox News  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Google's getting back into wearables with Fitbit acquisition

  01-11-2019 14:35
  Google is buying Fitbit for about US$2.1 billion, enabling the internet company to step back into the hotly contested market for smartwatches and health trackers. Fitbit is a pioneer in wearable fitness technology, but it's been shredded by that competition. Google, meanwhile, has been developing Wear OS software for other manufacturers to build wearable devices, but they haven't gained much traction in the face of competition from Fitbit, Apple, Samsung and others. The deal to buy Fitbit could
  
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• Google buys Fitbit for US$2.1B, enters crowded wearables field

  01-11-2019 14:35
  Fitbit is being acquired by Google for about US$2.1 billion, a deal that enables the internet company to step back into the hotly contested market for smartwatches and health and fitness trackers. Fitbit is a pioneer in wearable technology, but it's been shredded by that competition. Its market capitalization soared to just under $10 billion after becoming a public company in 2015. Its value this week is well below $2 billion. Google has struggled to stake out a presence in the wearables market.
  
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• Here's how a national strategy against violent crime could work

  01-11-2019 14:07
  TORONTO -- As violent crime increases around the country, some experts are buzzing about the need for a national strategy to address the issue. One small European city is at the centre of some of that discussion. The port city of Glasgow in Scotland, implemented a municipal strategy 15 years ago to treat violent crime as a social and health issue. From 2008 to 2017, the city saw a 37 per cent drop in violent crime. Ottawa’s new police chief, Peter Sloly, recently said that he had contacted
  
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