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• Coronavirus: Alberta plans for expanded testing capacity and assessment centres

  07-03-2020 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the province is starting to test some community influenza samples from its surveillance network.
  
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• Tim Hortons scraps Roll Up The Rim cups over coronavirus concerns

  07-03-2020 23:31
  
  Tim Hortons says it is getting rid of Roll Up The Rim cups due to the novel coronavirus and is moving much of the annual contest to its app.Sign up for CTV News' weekly The COVID-19 Brief newsletter and get the latest info on the coronavirus sent to your inboxThe coffee-and-doughnut chain is removing all of the contest's paper cups over health concerns around staff handling items recently gripped and sipped by customers returning them for prizes. Tim Hortons does not identify COVID-19 as the cat
  
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• Alberta Water Polo Association cancels rest of season after ‘unacceptable behaviour’ allegations surface

  07-03-2020 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Water Polo Association cancelled the rest of the 14U girls' season after it received complaints of "unacceptable behaviour" during gameplay.
  
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• Calgary hosts Alberta robotics championships

  07-03-2020 22:34
  
  Teams from all over the province, including some from Saskatchewan, are in the city for a big robotics tournament that paves the way to a chance at a world title. The VEX Robotics Alberta Provincial Championships brings dozens of teams to compete at Master's Academy & College in southwest Calgary for the opportunity to qualify for the World Championship event. Officials say a number of awards are also available for participants, including:Strategy Award – given by referees to the team
  
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• Couple accused of waterboarding son to 'exorcise' him

  07-03-2020 22:31
  
  Police are investigating a couple after they allegedly abused their seven-year-old child by trying to "exorcise" him. "Apparently, for whatever reason, the parents believe that one of the children may have been demon-possessed, and they were trying to perform an exorcism by waterboarding the child," Master Sgt. Gary Knight with Oklahoma City Police said. According to court documents, concerned friends of the suspected parents went to police after they noticed things they didn't look right on the
  
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• Red wine flows from taps in Italian town amid coronavirus crisis

  07-03-2020 21:20
  
  For about three hours, red wine flowed from the taps of some kitchen sinks and bathtubs in a northern Italy town last week. A valve malfunction at the Cantina Settecani winery south of Modena caused Lambrusco Grasparossa, a sparkling red wine, to seep into the Castelvetro town water system. Images and video shared on social media showed the wine flowing from kitchen and bathroom faucets. The wine was reportedly ready for bottling. The lighthearted news comes during an anxious time for people in
  
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• Gulf of Alaska cod losing sustainability certification label

  07-03-2020 20:39
  
  Shoppers will no longer see a blue-sticker label on Gulf of Alaska cod after its sustainability certification is suspended starting in April. The label designates which fish are sustainably caught. Alaska's Energy Desk reported Friday that the Marine Stewardship Council, which sets standards for sustainable fishing, will suspend the label starting April 5. "What the MSC certification really does is along the supply chain it allows for there to be traceability," council spokeswoman Jackie Marks p
  
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• LPS investigating truck versus bicycle collision on north side - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 18:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  LPS investigating truck versus bicycle collision on north side  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Melania Trump pushes back against critics of her tennis tweet

  07-03-2020 18:09
  
  Melania Trump pushed back Saturday after photos she tweeted of herself overseeing a White House construction project generated an online backlash. "I encourage everyone who chooses to be negative & question my work at the @WhiteHouse to take time and contribute something good & productive in their own communities," the first lady said in a new tweet. She included a hashtag for Be Best, her program to teach children to be civil online. On Thursday, the first lady tweeted a series of pics,
  
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• Central Alberta man wins $5M lottery

  07-03-2020 18:03
  
  An Elk Point, Alta. man is now a millionaire, after winning $5 million in a January 11th Lotto 6/49 draw. Alan Connor purchased his winning-ticket at the Petro Canada located at 115-4210 50 Avenue in St. Paul, Alta. “I thought I won $50,000,” Connor said in a statement on the Western Canada Lottery Corporation's website. “But the clerk said, ‘No, you won $5 million!’” Connor says he plans to pay off bills and his mortgage with the money, possibly travel to Eas
  
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• New grant program established in honour of late Alberta MLA

  07-03-2020 17:58
  A charitable foundation, named after Manmeet Bhullar, a member of the legislative assembly who tragically died in 2015, will be doing more to help support charities in Alberta. The Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation (MSBF) announced a $40,000 grant program to support organizations that "represent the core values and areas of focus that guided Manmeet" throughout his lifetime. According to a release, the foundation will support work that helps youth, addresses sensitive issues and social stigmas an
  
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• Tear gas sprayed across migrants at Turkey-Greece border

  07-03-2020 17:47
  
  A group of migrants on Saturday tried to bring down a fence in a desperate attempt to bust through the border into Greece while others hurled rocks at Greek police. Greek authorities responded, firing volleys of tear gas at the youths. At least two migrants were injured in the latest clash between Greek police and migrants gathered on the Turkish side of a border crossing near the Greek village of Kastanies. As in previous confrontations this week. officers in Greece fired tear gas to impede the
  
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• First lady pushes back against critics of her tennis tweet - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 17:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  First lady pushes back against critics of her tennis tweet  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Sanders, Biden up attacks as head-to-head race takes shape

  07-03-2020 17:20
  
  The Democratic presidential primary is down to two major candidates, and it shows. Former Vice-President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are spending their first weekend as their party's last top White House contenders sharpening their attacks against one another Each is trying to demonstrate that he's the best choice before six more states -- Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington -- vote on Tuesday. It reflects the new contours of a race that once feature
  
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• Heavy snowfall expected across central and southern Alberta

  07-03-2020 17:08
  
  Don’t take off those winter tires just yet—a snowfall warning is in effect for much of central and southern Alberta. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the following regions: ·         Bonnyville - St. Paul - Cold Lake - Lac La Biche ·         Brooks - Strathmore – Vulcan ·         Cardston - Fort Macleod – Magrath
  
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• A record low on average 30-year fixed mortgage: 3.29% - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 16:59 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  A record low on average 30-year fixed mortgage: 3.29%  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Handcuffed Ronaldinho and brother appear in Paraguayan court - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 16:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Handcuffed Ronaldinho and brother appear in Paraguayan court  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Simple greed': Ex-UAW leader Jones charged with corruption - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 16:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'Simple greed': Ex-UAW leader Jones charged with corruption  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus may force government to ditch balanced-budget plan: Premier Kenney

  07-03-2020 16:31
  
  Premier Jason Kenney says the novel coronavirus outbreak is hammering Alberta's economy and may force his government to abandon its core election promise to balance the books by 2023. “It does appear, based on all evidence right now, that there is a significant global economic downturn beginning right now,” Kenney said Friday at an announcement in Morinville, Alta. “We Albertans are not an island. It is frustrating after five years of economic decline and stagnation, just as I
  
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• Virus fears grip markets again; stocks and bond yields slide - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 16:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Virus fears grip markets again; stocks and bond yields slide  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• No reports of injuries after two-alarm fire in southeast Calgary industrial area

  07-03-2020 15:46
  
  Officials are working to determine what started a fire inside a large warehouse in southeast Calgary early Saturday, but say no one was injured as a result of the incident. Crews were called to a building in the 3300 block of 58 Avenue S.W. at about 2:40 a.m. for reports of a fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found thick, black smoke coming from a large metal fabrication warehouse. A second alarm was called in due to the volume of smoke and because of the size of the structure and interior design
  
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• Cyclist sent to Calgary hospital after being hit by truck in Lethbridge

  07-03-2020 15:14
  
  Lethbridge police say a cyclist has been sent to hospital in Calgary after they were seriously injured in a crash involving a truck Friday evening. Authorities were called to the scene, at the intersection of Third Street and Stafford Drive North, at about 5:12 p.m. Officers found the crash involved a cyclist and truck and resulted in serious injuries to the cyclist. The patient was first taken to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge before they were transferred to a hospital in Calgary. The
  
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• Lethbridge College announces Honouring Excellence award recipients - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 15:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge College announces Honouring Excellence award recipients  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Federal lab confirms second case of new coronavirus in Quebec - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 14:08 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Federal lab confirms second case of new coronavirus in Quebec  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Egypt says cruise ship quarantined over new virus cluster

  07-03-2020 14:05
  
  A cruise ship on Egypt's Nile River with over 150 tourists and local crew was in quarantine Saturday in the southern city of Luxor, after 12 people tested positive for the new coronavirus. A Taiwanese-American tourist who had previously been on the same ship tested positive when she returned to Taiwan. The World Health Organization informed Egyptian authorities, who tested everyone currently on the ship. Health authorities found a dozen of the ship's Egyptian crew members had contracted the fast
  
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• Canada set to lose millions of tourism dollars due to COVID-19: Joly

  07-03-2020 13:00
  
  Canada is already projected to lose millions of dollars in tourism revenue to COVID-19, says Tourism Minister Melanie Joly. In an interview on CTV's Question Period, Joly said that Canada's tourism sector is already feeling the impact of reduced tourism, and is projecting millions of dollars in lost revenue by the summer.Sign up for CTV News' weekly The COVID-19 Brief newsletter and get the latest info on the coronavirus sent to your inboxJoly, who spent time in Vancouver and Victoria this past
  
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• Lethbridge Community Band to celebrate women in music - Lethbridge Herald

  07-03-2020 11:02 via lethbridgeherald.com
  Lethbridge Community Band to celebrate women in music  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Airstrike in northwest Syria kills 15 ahead of Moscow summit - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 10:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Airstrike in northwest Syria kills 15 ahead of Moscow summit  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Dakota Buttar Stays Perfect in Lethbridge at PBR Monster Energy Tour - Net Newsledger

  07-03-2020 09:25 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Dakota Buttar Stays Perfect in Lethbridge at PBR Monster Energy Tour  Net Newsledger
  
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• WHL Roundup: Friday, March 6, 2020

  07-03-2020 07:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  RED DEER, Alta. - Adam Beckman used a hat trick to increase his league lead in goals, and the Spokane Chiefs defeated the Red Deer Rebels 5-1 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• Blazers burn the Hurricanes 6-3 - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 07:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Blazers burn the Hurricanes 6-3  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes drop second straight in loss to Blazers

  07-03-2020 07:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Lethbridge Hurricanes dropped a second straight game in B.C. as they continued a road trip on Friday night. Danica Ferris has the highlights.
  
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• Two Calgary ATB branches closed after province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19

  07-03-2020 07:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services said on Friday that the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19 is connected to a woman who works for ATB Financial in Calgary. As Michael King reports, the bank is taking steps to protect staff and customers.
  
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• Ducks deal Maple Leafs 3rd straight loss, 2-1 - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 06:49 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Ducks deal Maple Leafs 3rd straight loss, 2-1  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Shots fired in southwest Calgary Friday night, but no one injured

  07-03-2020 06:07
  
  Shots were fired Friday night in southwest Calgary, but apparently no one was hit. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m. Friday, in the 5700 block of 2nd Street S.W., when a witness heard shots fired. It occured right around the same time a man was being stabbed near the Chinook Mall LRT station. According to a duty officer, a concrete median was hit but nothing else that they were aware of. No one has showed up at a hospital hurt. There are no suspects, and no one in custody.
  
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• One man in serious, non-life threatening condition following Friday night stabbing

  07-03-2020 05:49
  
  One man is in serious, non-life threatening condition following a stabbing that took place early Friday night. The incident took place around 7:45 p.m. near the Chinook Mall LRT station. There was no information available about motive or a description of the suspect available. Police wouldn't say whether they found the weapon at or near the scene. Transit was impacted for a short time. This is a developing story...
  
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• Alberta Water Polo Association cancels season following reports of players being groped

  07-03-2020 05:36
  
  Alberta Water Polo (AWPA) has cancelled the remainder of the 14U Girls water polo winter league season, following complaints by some players of being groped during games. That was revealed in a published report Friday, in which the players, three of whom were reported to be around 13 years old, were advised to 'wear a tighter bathing suit.' According to the published report, by the CBC's Meghan Grant, the police confirmed they're investigating sexual assault complaints filed by three players and
  
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• Connor Hellebuyck makes 29 saves, Jets blank Golden Knights - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 05:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Connor Hellebuyck makes 29 saves, Jets blank Golden Knights  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WSJ: Saudis arrest 2 princes for allegedly plotting coup - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 03:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  WSJ: Saudis arrest 2 princes for allegedly plotting coup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Stephen Harper, Mike Pence attend conference where two test positive for COVID-19

  07-03-2020 03:11
  
  At least two people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus after attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, D.C., where former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence were in attendance. “We have confirmed that at least two Policy Conference attendees from New York have tested positive for the coronavirus,” read a statement issued by the AIPAC Friday.Sign up for CTV News' weekly The COVID-19 Brief
  
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• Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay in false passport case - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 03:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay in false passport case  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: March 6

  07-03-2020 02:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, March 6, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Tom Roulston.
  
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• Global Lethbridge nominated for RTDNA award for Blood Tribe Killer series - Global News

  07-03-2020 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global Lethbridge nominated for RTDNA award for Blood Tribe Killer series  Global News
  
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• Global Lethbridge nominated for RTDNA award for Blood Tribe Killer series

  07-03-2020 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RTDNA Canada Awards recognize the best journalists, programs, stations and news organizations in digital, television and radio across the country.
  
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• Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his new chief of staff - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 02:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his new chief of staff  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge residents worried about self-care management funding being cut - Global News

  07-03-2020 02:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge residents worried about self-care management funding being cut  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge residents worried about self-care management funding being cut

  07-03-2020 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some Lethbridge residents with disabilities have concerns about annual individual assessments of their provincial self-managed care.
  
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• Lethbridge businesses adjust for COVID-19 - CTV News

  07-03-2020 02:07 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge businesses adjust for COVID-19  CTV News
  
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• The Daily with LNN – March 6, 2020 - Lethbridge News Now

  07-03-2020 01:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  The Daily with LNN – March 6, 2020  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Self-managed care program review asks for 'really invasive details,' as it reduces resources

  07-03-2020 01:34
  
  Concerns have been raised by recipients about changes made to Alberta's self-management care program, changes the NDP opposition say makes the process harder, less accessible and more intrusive than it needs to be for people already in the program. That was the message delivered Friday by Lethbridge MLA Shannon Phillips, on a visit to the home of a man in the self-managed care program. Phillips said her office has been receiving a growing number of calls from constituents concerned about the dir
  
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