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• Judge orders 30-day psychiatric evaluation for man charged in death of caseworker

  04-11-2019 23:51
  CALGARY — The sister of a caseworker who was stabbed to death while on the job at an assisted-living home says she doesn’t want any other family to suffer the same way. Nancy Euwangue travelled from her home in England to be at Monday’s court appearance in Calgary for Brandon Newman. Newman, 18, is charged with second-degree murder in the Oct. 25 death of Deborah Onwu. “I want to be here because I want justice,” Euwangue said outside court. “It’s a long
  
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• Judge orders 30-day psychiatric evaluation for man charged in death of careworker

  04-11-2019 23:51
  CALGARY — The sister of a careworker who was stabbed to death while on the job at an assisted-living home says she doesn’t want any other family to suffer the same way. Nancy Euwangue travelled from her home in England to be at Monday’s court appearance in Calgary for Brandon Newman. Newman, 18, is charged with second-degree murder in the Oct. 25 death of Deborah Onwu. “I want to be here because I want justice,” Euwangue said outside court. “It’s a long
  
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• Hamilton Forge FC claim first Canadian Premier League championship - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 23:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Bittersweet weekend for Dinos women's soccer team, after jerseys stolen following Canada West championship win

  04-11-2019 23:46
  It was a weekend to remember for the U of C Dino’s Women’s soccer team, when they experienced both the thrill of victory and the agony of losing their team jerseys, when the player of the game had her car stolen from the driveway of her house. The thrilling part came when the Dinos outscored UBC 1-0 to claim their first Canada West title in 14 years, a moment Dino midfielder Taylor Dangerfield says felt amazing. “It meant so much to the team. We're constantly in training and me
  
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• Robyn Lore fined $17K for improper donations to Jeff Callaway UCP leadership campaign

  04-11-2019 23:40
  CALGARY — Businessman Robyn Lore has been fined $17,000 and a company he controls fined $8,000 by the Alberta Elections Commissioner relating to donations made to the failed ‘Kamikaze’ UCP leadership campaign of Jeff Callaway. Lore was fined $4,000 after he “contributed $60,000 furnished to him by a prohibited entity, Agropyron Enterprises Ltd., for the purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant,” according to the Electio
  
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• Who will replace Elizabeth May as federal Green leader?

  04-11-2019 23:37
  OTTAWA - A look at possible contenders to replace Elizabeth May as leader of the federal Green party: Peter Bevan-Baker - In this year's Prince Edward Island election, provincial Green leader Bevan-Baker, 57, scored a significant breakthrough in making the party the official Opposition. He and his wife have four children and run a dental clinic, cafe and community hall in Hampton, P.E.I. He could face pressure to run from those who believe he might work similar magic on the national stage. David
  
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• 'Quite optimistic:' Injured Bronco player has spinal surgery in Thailand - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 23:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Proposed seed royalty changes on hold - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 23:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Caught on camera: Thief steals poppy box from Tim Hortons

  04-11-2019 23:11
  EDMONTON -- Police are looking for a man who stole a poppy box from a Tim Hortons in Lloydminster on Monday morning. RCMP officers were called to the Tims on the 3900 block of 50 Avenue after the theft. In surveillance video from the restaurant, the man can be seen from two different angles casually taking the box off the counter before walking out of the restaurant. Staff chased after him, but were unable to catch him. “This is a huge fundraiser for those men and women who put their lives
  
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• Alberta cities call on province to amend Bill 20: ‘Municipalities will be left behind’

  04-11-2019 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  City mayors stress funding for municipalities should be based on a one-to-one ratio tied to provincial revenue rather than the half rate the budget proposes.
  
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• 'This puts us at the top of the list': WWII Hawker Hurricane returns to Calgary

  04-11-2019 22:36
  CALGARY — An important piece of Canada’s aviation history has returned to Calgary’s Hangar Flight Museum. The 77-year-old Hawker Hurricane number 5389 now sits behind a giant RCAF flag inside the museum, waiting for its first public showing on Wednesday. “When we first saw the airplane here at the museum it was in bits and pieces stuffed into a lean-to type shed along the side of the building” said Herb Grieder, the museum’s events manager. “Seven years
  
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• 'This puts us at the top of the list': Historic Hawker Hurricane returns to Calgary

  04-11-2019 22:36
  CALGARY — An important piece of Canada’s aviation history has returned to Calgary’s Hangar Flight Museum. The 77-year-old Hawker Hurricane number 5389 now sits behind a giant RCAF flag inside the museum, waiting for its first public showing on Wednesday. “When we first saw the airplane here at the museum it was in bits and pieces stuffed into a lean-to type shed along the side of the building” said Herb Grieder, the museum’s events manager. “Seven years
  
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• 2 killed in Kamloops hit-and-run crash were international students

  04-11-2019 22:22
  VANCOUVER – Two people killed in a hit-and-run crash in Kamloops on Sunday have been identified as international students at Thompson Rivers University. The president of the school, Brett Fairbarn, said in a statement the two other people injured in the crash were also TRU students. One was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and the other had non-life threatening injuries. "Our deepest thoughts are with their families and loved ones, and on behalf of TRU, I offer our condole
  
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• Local company fined for workplace accident - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 22:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Jozy Altidore says it will take a miracle to play Sunday in MLS Cup final after injury

  04-11-2019 22:14
  Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore offered a blunt update Monday on the quad strain that has kept him out of the MLS playoffs. "It's been a while. At this point, it'll take a little bit of a miracle to be out there on Sunday," he said, referencing the MLS Cup final in Seattle against the Sounders. "But that's where I am. And I've just got to try to keep trying to get myself there." Pressed on what's needed to get back on the field in time for Sunday's sold-out championship game at CenturyLink Fiel
  
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• Police bust suspected drug trafficking ring in Brooks and Medicine Hat

  04-11-2019 22:10
  CALGARY – Five people face charges following an investigation into the drug trade in southeast Alberta that culminated in the search of a home in Brooks. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) began its investigation into suspected drug trafficking in Medicine Hat and Brooks in July. On Oct. 24, officers searched a residence in Brooks that resulted in the seizure of:Methamphetamine (719 grams) Cocaine (93 grams) A rifle A machete $24,685 in cashAccording to ALERT, the total stre
  
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• Upwards of 20 cm of snow possible in parts of western Alberta

  04-11-2019 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  Parts of western Alberta could see upwards of 20 centimetres of snow by Tuesday evening.
  
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• Drugs, rifle, machete seized and 5 people facing charges after southern Alberta drug investigation

  04-11-2019 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  Five people have been charged after drugs, cash and several weapons were seized from a home in southern Alberta.
  
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• Calgary Co-op acquires Community Natural Foods

  04-11-2019 21:44
  CALGARY — Calgary Co-op has acquired Community Natural Foods, the companies announced Monday. Co-op will continue to operate Community Natural Foods as “an independent wholly owned subsidiary,” according to a release. “I really want to thank Calgarians for their loyalty and the Community Natural Foods team for their passion to provide our city with natural and organic food,” said Garry Wilkes, founder and former owner of Community Natural Foods. “It’s be
  
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• Former U.S. envoy says she was warned to 'watch my back'

  04-11-2019 21:42
  WASHINGTON -- It started with a warning to watch her back, that people were "looking to hurt" her. From there, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told House investigators, it escalated into a chilling campaign to fire her as U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies angled in Eastern Europe for political advantage at home. Testimony from Yovanovitch, released Monday, offered a first word-for-word look at the closed-door House impeachment hearings. Inside, Democrats and Republic
  
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• Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine says she was warned to 'watch my back'

  04-11-2019 21:42
  WASHINGTON -- It started with a warning to watch her back, that people were "looking to hurt" her. From there, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told House investigators, it escalated into a chilling campaign to fire her as U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies angled in Eastern Europe for political advantage at home. Testimony from Yovanovitch, released on Monday, offered a first word-for-word look at the closed-door House impeachment hearings. Inside, Democrats and Repub
  
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• Draisaitl's OT winner lifts Oilers past Penguins - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 21:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Bearspaw First Nation opens electric vehicle charging stations along Trans-Canada

  04-11-2019 20:54
  CALGARY — The Stoney Nakoda First Nation is now home to the latest electric vehicle charging station to open along the Trans-Canada Highway. On Monday, two new charging stations were unveiled at the Bearspaw First Nation's new Travel Centre — a direct current fast charger and a Level 2 unit. It marks the first EV fast charger installed in partnership with an Alberta First Nation. The chargers are owned and operated by ATCO and will be powered with the equivalent of renewable energy.
  
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• Bald eagles found shot and killed in Alberta

  04-11-2019 20:49
  EDMONTON -- Two bald eagles were shot and killed in Alberta last month, according to Alberta Fish and Wildlife. On Oct. 20, Fish and Wildlife officers found the first dead bald eagle in Wetaskiwin near the intersection of Township Road 502 and Range Road 34. They believe the mature bald eagle was killed that morning. Nine days later, officers found another dead juvenile bald eagle at Fort McMurray's Tower Road. Fish and Wildlife believes it was killed between Oct. 26 and Oct. 29. "There is no in
  
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• Ontario Premier Doug Ford offers to host premiers' meeting - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 20:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Elizabeth May resigns as Green party leader - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 20:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Elizabeth May resigns as Green party leader  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• MADD and Lethbridge Police launch “Project Red Ribbon” for impaired driving awareness - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 20:30 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  MADD and Lethbridge Police launch “Project Red Ribbon” for impaired driving awareness  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Carol Burnett returning to 'Mad About You' revival - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 20:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Ferrari to launch fashion collaboration with Armani MILAN - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 19:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Ferrari to launch fashion collaboration with Armani MILAN  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ferrari to launch fashion collaboration with Armani - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 19:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Authorities looking for tips after 2 bald eagles killed in Alberta

  04-11-2019 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  Two bald eagles were killed in Alberta last week, though Alberta Fish and Wildlife doesn't think they're connected.
  
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• Protests as Spanish king makes key visit to Catalonia - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 19:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• NYPD commissioner James O'Neill to step down - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 19:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• 2020 Calgary Stampede poster unveiled

  04-11-2019 19:45
  CALGARY — Showcasing western culture and a behind-the-scenes perspective of the rodeo, the 2020 Calgary Stampede poster was unveiled Monday, created by 17-year-old Ariel Clipperton. Clipperton is the youngest-ever artist chosen to create the poster. The unveiling was held at the Calgary French and International School, where Clipperton has attended since pre-school. She was encouraged to submit the artwork by her teacher, and will now receive a $10,000 scholarship, provided by the Bra
  
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• Reports: Blue Jays acquire right-handed pitcher Chase Anderson from Brewers

  04-11-2019 19:40
  TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chase Anderson from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers receive double-A first baseman Chad Spanberger in return. The Blue Jays confirmed the move Monday. Anderson went 8-4 with a 4.21 earned-run average in 32 appearances this past season, including 27 starts. He had 124 strikeouts and allowed 50 walks. The native of Wichita Falls, Texas, had his best season in 2017, posting a 12-4 record with a 2.74 ERA. He has had trouble keepin
  
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• NBC's Bell, producer for Fallon and Olympics, departs - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 19:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  NBC's Bell, producer for Fallon and Olympics, departs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Quebec renames hydroelectric installations after late premier, Bernard Landry - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 19:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Quebec renames hydroelectric installations after late premier, Bernard Landry  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Nunavut government services affected by weekend ransomware attack - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 19:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Ottawa Redblacks, head coach Rick Campbell part ways - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 19:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Ottawa Redblacks, head coach Rick Campbell part ways  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• City encourages Calgarians to buy local, support Calgary business owners

  04-11-2019 18:57
  CALGARY – The City of Calgary has unveiled a campaign designed to support local business owners ahead of the holiday shopping season. The #BuyLocalYYC initiative will provide businesses with free social media and digital marketing strategies, as well as printable posters for store doors. The city is reminding Calgarians of the impact purchases made today will have on the future successes and growth of Calgary businesses and Calgary's economy as a whole. "The best way to help Calgary's econ
  
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• Snowy conditions lead to more than a dozen crashes, road closure in Calgary

  04-11-2019 18:46
  CALGARY — Police closed down a section of 17th Avenue between Cortina Drive and 101st Street S.W. Monday morning as they investigated a two-vehicle collision. That was one of more than a dozen crashes police were called to between midnight and 8 a.m. Monday There were a total of 13 collisions, including 10 non-injury crashes, and two hit-and-runs. Tsuut’ina Nation police also closed the hill on Big Knife Road due to icy conditions, which left several vehicles in the ditch. Calgary re
  
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• Lethbridge community members rally against crime

  04-11-2019 17:44 via globalnews.ca
  Lethbridge continues to deal with ongoing crime. A group that started on social media is taking it’s message to the streets and rallying for change. Quinn Campbell reports.
  
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• Province names 23-member mental health and addictions council

  04-11-2019 17:43
  CALGARY — Aimed at improving access to mental health supports and addiction prevention and recovery services, the province named a 23-member advisory council Monday. The Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Council will “develop a strategy outlining recommended actions to increase quality and access to a recovery-oriented mental health and addiction system, with a particular focus on treatment, recovery and justice programs,” according to a release. The group will present
  
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• Elizabeth May steps down as Green Party leader

  04-11-2019 17:24
  OTTAWA – Elizabeth May has announced she has stepped down as leader of the Green Party, but will stay on as the leader of the three-person caucus in Parliament. “Effective today, I am no longer leader of the Green Party of Canada,” May announced on Monday, two weeks after the federal election and after 13 years as the leader of the party. “I’m very excited about this.” May — who has been the leader since 2006 — said she wanted to choose her own tim
  
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• Study finds changes in brain wiring among young children who get more screen time

  04-11-2019 17:00
  From bedrooms to cars, portable electronic devices have become an inescapable part of life for most families. But for young children, there may be measurable changes in the brain associated with excess screen time. Preschoolers who spend more time in front of a screen have lower structural integrity of white matter in areas of the brain – or brain wiring that relates to language, literacy, imagination, and executive function such as self-regulation, according to a new study published in JA
  
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• Lethbridge community group rallies against crime - Global News

  04-11-2019 16:49 via globalnews.ca
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• Lethbridge community group rallies against crime

  04-11-2019 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  The group gathered along Mayor Magrath Drive, calling for more support for front-line workers, more police officers hired and more action from city leadership.
  
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• Police seize 250 guns, 200,000 rounds of ammo from Kitchener residence

  04-11-2019 16:40
  KITCHENER – A Kitchener man has been charged after police seized about 250 guns and 200,000 rounds of ammunition. The Waterloo Regional Police Service executed a search warrant on Strathcona Crescent on Halloween. That's where they seized the guns and ammunition. A grenade was also recovered but was later found not to have explosives in it. Police say that the man, 57, was licensed to have the guns, but wasn't keeping them safe. The guns didn't have trigger locks and were not securely stor
  
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• Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut novel among Carnegie Medal finalists - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 16:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Seoul police investigating BTS member over traffic accident - Lethbridge News Now

  04-11-2019 16:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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