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• Canadian stranded in Cuba dies suddenly at airport waiting for flight home

  20-02-2020 23:53
  
  A Canadian man who was stranded on a small island in Cuba has died suddenly while waiting for his flight home. Travellers have been stranded on Cayo Largo del Sur for several days after a runway at the island's only airport was damaged earlier this week.  On Wednesday, passengers flying back to Toronto were taken to the closed airport to be processed before they took a ferry to Cuba’s mainland. They were then flown out of Havana and arrived in Toronto around 5 a.m. on Thursday. 
  
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• LPS looking to return found sum of money in wallet - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 23:49 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Alberta health minister announces new physician funding framework

  20-02-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces a new framework for physician funding in Alberta.
  
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• Police discover missing 9-year-old-boy in good health

  20-02-2020 23:35
  
  A  9 -year-old boy was found early Thursday evening, after being missing since Thursday morning. The boy left Chief Justice Milvain School Thursday around 9 a.m. and wasn not seen or heard from  until he was discovered about 7:45 p.m. According to police, they received a tip from a member of the public that led them in one district to the area around the Harry Hays Building at Riverfront and Macleod Trail S.E. The boy was located by police and is in good health.
  
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• Police ask public for help in search for missing 9-year-old-boy

  20-02-2020 23:35
  
  A  9 -year-old boy has been missing since Thursday morning and Calgary police are asking the public for help locating him. Justin Cunningham left Chief Justice Milvain School Thursday around 9 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since, according to a press release issued by the city. He is described as approximately 1.2 metres (4 feet) tall, with dirty blond hair cut in a buzz cut. According to police, he was wearing a black jacket, glasses with black frames, and was also potentially c
  
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• Lethbridge MP named chair of standing committee on access to information, privacy and ethics - Global News

  20-02-2020 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge MP named chair of standing committee on access to information, privacy and ethics  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge MP named chair of standing committee on access to information, privacy and ethics

  20-02-2020 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  "I have a keen interest in setting a high ethical standard for all members of Parliament and all public office holders," Harder said.
  
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• Computer scientist who pioneered 'copy' and 'paste' has died

  20-02-2020 23:01
  
  Larry Tesler, the Silicon Valley pioneer who created the now-ubiquitous computer concepts such as "cut," "copy" and "paste," has died. He was 74. He made using computers easier for generations as a proponent and pioneer of what he called "modeless editing." That meant a user wouldn't have to use a keyboard to switch between modes to write and edit, for example. "The inventor of cut/copy & paste, find & replace, and more was former Xerox researcher Larry Tesler. Your workday is easier tha
  
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• Lethbridge police look to return wallet full of money

  20-02-2020 22:59
  
  Lethbridge Police usually look for criminals, but this week, they're looking for someone else: the owner of a lost wallet full of money. That's because the police are in possession of a wallet full of loot that a Good Samaritan discovered Sunday in the parking lot of the Exhibition Grounds, which they handed over to security staff. The wallet contained a 'large quantity' of cash, and was passed along to the Lethbridge police. The incident took place during an automotive parts, antiques and colle
  
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• Province announces new funding framework for Physicians - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 22:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• 'Total animal protector': Young Calgary girl excels at environmental conservation app

  20-02-2020 22:19
  
  A Calgary girl’s passion for animals and the environment has taken her to the top of the world leaderboard with Earth Rangers, a global children’s conservation app and program. Earth Rangers focuses on teaching children about climate change through its digital interface, and also offers rewards for completed tasks as well as completed challenges offline and in the community. Diana Shaver, 11, has risen to the status of Super Ranger -- she's ranked number seven -- and has been granted
  
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• Household labour shifting closer to 50/50 for Canadian families

  20-02-2020 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to Statistics Canada, the division of labour in Canadian households is falling more evenly down the middle compared to past generations.
  
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• Saskatchewan and British Columbia reach championship round at Scotties - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 21:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Alberta man released from CFB Trenton quarantine, acknowledges toll on mental health

  20-02-2020 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Carter Perrier will be released from the quarantine Friday, two weeks after a charter plane brought him and other Canadians back from Wuhan, China.
  
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• Alouettes say they are gathering information after WR Bray arrested - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 21:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Alouettes say they are gathering information after WR Bray arrested  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 2020 Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame inductees unveiled - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 21:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  2020 Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame inductees unveiled  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Luxury home revealed as 2020 Foothills Hospital Home Lottery grand prize

  20-02-2020 21:28
  
  A home theatre, sunroom, and a two-storey wine cellar are among the many features winners of the 2020 Foothills Hospital Home Lottery can expect to enjoy as part of the grand prize. In an exclusive look inside the $2.6 million, 4,300 square-foot grand prize show home, the Calgary Health Trust highlighted dozens of modern amenities of the Cranston Riverstone home. Other features include four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and panoramic river valley views. The lottery also offers over 4,000 additional
  
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• Alberta Parks yet to open campsite reservations for 2020 camping season

  20-02-2020 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Parks has yet to open up reservations for the 2020 camping season and with the May long weekend quickly approaching, many campers are wondering what's going on.
  
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• Alberta government ends master agreement with doctors; new rules coming April 1

  20-02-2020 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Changes include new fee rules on extended patient visits that doctors have already said will devastate the bottom line for some family and rural practices.
  
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• Coastal Gaslink says Wet’suwet’en alternative route not ‘feasible’ — here’s why

  20-02-2020 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  During the early planning stages of the pipeline, the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs proposed an alternate route, but Coastal Gaslink deemed it unacceptable.
  
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• Return of rivers otters to Medicine Hat indicative of healthy river system

  20-02-2020 20:48
  
  For the first time in nearly a century, river otters have been frolicking in the South Saskatchewan River in Medicine Hat and the animals are attracting crowds of onlookers hoping to catch a glimpse. The trio have been spotted bear Police Point Park in recent weeks but the sightings have slowed of late. The most recent sighting The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has planned an Otter Quest for Sunday, March 1 and members of the public are being encouraged to bring their binoculars to help sear
  
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• Thumbprint, hairbrush: Franklin wreck reveals sailors' lives - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 20:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Thumbprint, hairbrush: Franklin wreck reveals sailors' lives  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trudeau to speak with premiers on blockades as Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests continue

  20-02-2020 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  It has now been 15 days since individuals set up a blockade on a major rail line in Ontario,
  
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• Watchdog report proves RCMP action in Wet’suwet’en territory ‘unlawful’: Indigenous, civil rights groups

  20-02-2020 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RCMP watchdog probed similar issues from an Indigenous protest in 2013 and found police had overstepped their bounds.
  
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• Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins exchange minor-league fowrards - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 20:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins exchange minor-league fowrards  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• A diminished Victoria's Secret sold as women look elsewhere - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 20:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  A diminished Victoria's Secret sold as women look elsewhere  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Difference between paralysis and walking out of the hospital': U of C research offers stroke treatment hope

  20-02-2020 20:00
  
  The experimental drug nerinetide has been shown to dramatically improve the outcome for patients suffering the most common type of stroke. Ischemic strokes are often treated with the clot busting drug alteplase — commonly referred to as TPA —followed by endovascular treatment (EVT) to remove the clot. The research led by a team from Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine tested two scenarios. In the first, nerenetide was given as well as TPA , and in the second patients who were
  
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• University of Calgary Dinos break million metre rowing world record

  20-02-2020 19:43
  
  A team of 11 athletes started rowing Monday morning with a goal of reaching a million metres in under 75 consecutive hours. Thursday morning, they reached their goal and it took them just over 70 hours. The group broke the women’s world record for the 20-29 age group as part of the Concept2 Million Meter Erg Challenge. Concept2 is a stationary rowing machine and the company presents a plaque to the record breaking team. Evolve Strength Sunridge hosted the Dinos and everyone celebrated with
  
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• Race for championship round tightens at Tournament of Hearts - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 19:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Race for championship round tightens at Tournament of Hearts  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Irony prevails at Benetton, transparent femininity at Prada - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 19:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Irony prevails at Benetton, transparent femininity at Prada  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hoarse Hearts: Canadian women’s curling championship can be hard on skips’ voices

  20-02-2020 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The parched prairie air of Moose Jaw, Sask., combined with the constant dehumidification at the arena to keep ice keen, has essentially turned the Scotties Tournament of Hearts into a winter desert.
  
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• CP Rail conductor fired for social media posts awarded money, but won’t get job back

  20-02-2020 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Union lawyers representing Stephanie Katelnikoff argued the company's investigation into her conduct was not fair or partial.
  
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• These are some of the most expensive homes for sale in Canada right now

  20-02-2020 19:27
  
  From a $60-million oceanfront estate to a small bungalow on 63 acres of land, the most expensive homes for sale vary across Canada's real estate markets. Whether you're in the market or just looking for a distraction at work, here's a look at some of the most expensive homes listed for sale online in markets across Canada. And a warning before you begin: For some of these homes, the property taxes alone are more than the average Canadian earns in a year.In depth coverage: More real estate headli
  
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• Desmond inquiry looks at how Afghanistan veteran legally obtained firearm - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 19:22 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Desmond inquiry looks at how Afghanistan veteran legally obtained firearm  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Warrants issued for suspect in St. Mary's University assault, tire slashing

  20-02-2020 18:42
  
  The Calgary Police Service is asking for tips from the public as investigators attempt to locate Cory Carl Szabo, the Calgary man wanted in connection with a recent unprovoked assault at a southeast university. Police have identified the 38-year-old Calgary man as the suspect in a Tuesday night assault of an employee at St. Mary's University. According to police, the school employee spotted an unknown man in the school at approximately 7 p.m. and questioned why he was there. The suspect told the
  
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• “Shut up” comment in curling exposes coaches' frustration about fairness - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 18:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Lethbridge falls slightly in ranking of affordable home rentals - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 18:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge falls slightly in ranking of affordable home rentals  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Province to address doctor compensation following 'unsuccessful' negotiations with AMA

  20-02-2020 17:40
  
  Health Minister Tyler Shandro is slated to provide details regarding the province's next steps after physician compensation negotiations with the Alberta Medical Association stalled last week. Thursday's announcement follows Shandro's comments of last week where he said the provincial government would consider "all options at our disposal" after voluntary mediation with the AMA proved unsuccessful. "Cost overruns are forecast to amount to $2 billion over the next three years – this is unac
  
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• Province implements new framework for physician pay

  20-02-2020 17:40
  
  Major changes are coming to the way, and the amount, Alberta physicians are paid. On Thursday, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced a new funding framework for doctors after the UCP government and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) were unable to negotiate a new contract agreement. Starting in April, the UCP will end its master agreement with the Association and enforce a new payment outline. That outline is based around 11 main points, including a newly-introduced patient cap and fee rule
  
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• Thailand unhappy with Israel's entry ban over virus concerns - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 17:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Thailand unhappy with Israel's entry ban over virus concerns  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary women’s rowing team completes million-metre challenge

  20-02-2020 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The women began their relay row at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 and finished just after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, rowing for just over 70 hours. 
  
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• After learning of Whitey Bulger LSD tests, juror has regrets - Lethbridge News Now

  20-02-2020 16:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  After learning of Whitey Bulger LSD tests, juror has regrets  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• These are the retailers closing in Canada or facing bankruptcy in 2020

  20-02-2020 16:21
  
  Home decor chain Pier 1, Carlton Cards and Forever 21 are simply the latest in a growing list of retailers closing their doors in Canada or filing for bankruptcy. And several analysts told CTVNews.ca the underlying issue is that these chains haven’t kept up with changes in shoppers who have shifted online shopping.Why are so many big retail stores closing? Experts weigh inDoug Stephens, founder of consulting agency Retail Prophet, said people are looking for an experience when they go to a
  
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• RCMP have agreed to move away from barricaded area in Wet’suwet’en territory: Blair

  20-02-2020 16:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Blair described the move as a sounds decision.
  
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• RCMP agrees to leave Wet’suwet’en territory, feds call for ‘urgent’ talks

  20-02-2020 16:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Blair described the move as a sound decision.
  
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• Public safety minister says B.C. RCMP to move off Wet'suwet'en territory

  20-02-2020 16:07
  
  Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says that the RCMP in British Columbia have agreed to move from their position on Wet’suwet’en territory and to a nearby town. As a result, Blair told reporters Thursday morning he believes it's now time for the protesters to remove their barricades.Keep up with the minority Parliament: Sign up for our Capital Dispatch newsletter"The RCMP— I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of
  
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• Public safety minister says B.C. RCMP agrees to move off Wet'suwet'en territory

  20-02-2020 16:07
  
  Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says that the RCMP in British Columbia have agreed to move from their position on Wet’suwet’en territory and to a nearby town. As a result, Blair told reporters Thursday morning he believes it's now time for the protesters to remove their barricades.Keep up with the minority Parliament: Sign up for our Capital Dispatch newsletter"The RCMP— I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of
  
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• Feds say RCMP offer to move off Wet'suwet'en land 'significant' step towards ending blockades

  20-02-2020 16:07
  
  The federal government says the British Columbia RCMP’s offer to move from their position on Wet’suwet’en territory to a nearby town is a "significant" step towards ending the ongoing blockades. "These are opportunities to come to a peaceful resolution, which is what we've always aimed for," said Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, accompanied by Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett af
  
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• Firearm-related charges laid in Red Deer robbery

  20-02-2020 15:28
  
  Two men are facing charges in relation to an armed robbery in Red Deer on Monday. Joseph George Kardelis, 35, and Dale Lynn Paul, 25, have both been charged with robbery with a firearm and several firearm-related offences. Police responded to a report of a robbery on Feb. 17 at approximately 2 a.m. The men were arrested at a Red Deer home by Red Deer RCMP and the K Division Emergency Response Team. Residents in the area were notified that there would be a heavy police presence on Nash Street for
  
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• Closing arguments in trial of Calgary man charged in daughter's death

  20-02-2020 14:53
  
  Final arguments are to be heard Thursday in the trial of a man charged in his young daughter's death. Oluwatosin Oluwafemi has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. Court heard Oluwafemi, who had lost his job months earlier, was looking after four-year-old Olive Rebekah. On the day she died in December 2014, he called his wife at work to say the child wasn't feeling well. The Crown is arguing Oluwafemi was the only person who could have inflicted fatal injuries to the girl's spine. The def
  
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