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• Empty lots in Lethbridge impacting businesses: ‘A few other places have vacated the general area’

  09-03-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  "If that site was like 10 blocks to the west, like in the Legacy area, it would have been a totally different scenario."
  
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• Southern Alberta community evacuated due to train derailment

  09-03-2020 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert sent at 4:30 p.m. stated the train derailed in the community, blocking traffic at Township Road 30-2 and Railway Avenue. 
  
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• Women’s Day rally in Lethbridge focuses on homelessness and disabilities

  09-03-2020 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  To celebrate International Women’s Day, a crowd gathered by Henderson Park in Lethbridge on Sunday afternoon to rally for women’s issues. Taz Dhaliwal has the details.
  
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• Lethbridge businesses say neighbouring a vacant lot may have negative impacts

  09-03-2020 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Vacant commercial buildings have become a common sight in Lethbridge. Eloise Therien takes a look at why some lots are struggling to entice new buyers.
  
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• CPP still willing to invest in Alberta’s oil sands following price drops

  09-03-2020 23:20
  
  For many Calgarians who rely on oil and gas to make a living, Monday’s stock markets were a real eye-opener as Alberta heavy crude saw a $10 drop to close out the day at $17.80. The Canadian dollar saw a decrease of one cent to close the day at 73.20 U.S. cents. American benchmark WTI (West Texas Intermediate) closed the day down $10 to $31.13US per barrel. "What we're looking for is early signs of recovery," said Mark Machin, CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Machin was in
  
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• Weapons complaint leads to lockdown at Sir Winston Churchill High School

  09-03-2020 23:19
  
  Sir Winston Churchill High School in northwest Calgary was locked down Monday afternoon following a weapons complaint. Few details are available but there is a large police presence at the school in the 5200 block of Northland Drive N.W. and no weapon has been located. Police said on social media reports of a shooting are untrue and they are currently searching the building. This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day. Sir Winston Churchill High School is currently in lockd
  
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• Lockdown lifted at Sir Winston Churchill High School in northwest Calgary

  09-03-2020 23:19
  
  A lockdown at Sir Winston Churchill High School in northwest Calgary has been lifted. Police were called by school officials after 3 p.m. for a complaint of a possible weapon. A large number of officers responded to the scene and the building was searched. Police said on social media reports of a shooting are untrue. The lockdown was lifted just before 5 p.m. This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.The lockdown at Sir Winston Churchill High School has been lifted. Thank
  
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• Lethbridge man reflects on announcing career at rodeos and professional bull-riding events

  09-03-2020 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  We take a look at a local man who’s lead a very interesting life, from being a rodeo cowboy, to authoring several books, and being a well-established rodeo announcer, he’s seen a lot during his career spanning nearly five decades. Taz Dhaliwal has this story.
  
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• Tory attempt to revive study on SNC-Lavalin scandal unsuccessful

  09-03-2020 23:04
  
  A Conservative effort to revive the SNC-Lavalin scandal through a parliamentary study has been defeated. The party was looking to have a full committee probe of Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion's report that found that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke the federal Conflict of Interest Act in relation to the SNC-Lavalin affair.Keep up with the minority Parliament: Sign up for our Capital Dispatch newsletterThe Tories put forward the motion at the House Ethics Committee last month, seeking to have
  
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• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board CEO bullish on oil despite price crash

  09-03-2020 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says Monday's oil price crash and stock market selloff will hurt Canadian energy companies that have weak balance sheets and high debt.
  
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• Government extends Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment program - Lethbridge News Now

  09-03-2020 22:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Government extends Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment program  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jason Kenney says government will not implement a PST

  09-03-2020 22:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Kenney discusses the possibility of a Provincial Sales Tax and why he thinks it’s a bad idea.
  
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• ‘It’s time for the rest of Canada to return the favour’: Kenney hopes for help from federal budget

  09-03-2020 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains what he is hoping for from the federal government amidst a downturn in the economy and plunging oil prices.
  
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• Alberta economy takes gut punch due to oil price war - Lethbridge News Now

  09-03-2020 21:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Alberta economy takes gut punch due to oil price war  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Outdoor hunting and fishing licenses and park permits to be sold online in Manitoba

  09-03-2020 21:44
  
  New legislation in Manitoba will make it more convenient for outdoor enthusiasts to get provincial park passes, as well as hunting and fishing licenses. On Monday, the province announced a new initiative that would allow people to purchase outdoor licenses and Provincial Park passes online, as opposed to purchasing paper licenses. “There are endless adventures to be had in our great outdoors,” Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard said in a news release. “We are ex
  
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• Paul Brandt calls on SAIT students' expertise to rebuild classic Airstream trailer

  09-03-2020 21:39
  
  Country music superstar Paul Brandt has enlisted a team of SAIT Polytechnic students to help him turn a beat-up 1973 Airstream trailer into a modern luxury RV. "My wife and I have always had a dream of renovating (an Airstream). We love the idea of things that maybe have been a bit neglected, falling into disrepair, and then pouring some love into them," said Brandt. Brandt brought his idea to SAIT, where students jumped in with both feet. "We're going to rebuild this thing and I think it's goin
  
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• Alberta hit with three new cases of novel coronavirus - Lethbridge News Now

  09-03-2020 21:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Alberta hit with three new cases of novel coronavirus  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 56% of global coronavirus patients have recovered: John Hopkins University - Lethbridge News Now

  09-03-2020 21:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  56% of global coronavirus patients have recovered: John Hopkins University  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• COVID-19: As panic-buying increases, expert says supply chain should hold up

  09-03-2020 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  One expert said a virus affects deliveries and supplies much differently than a natural disaster and that there's no reason to think certain items will be hard to get.
  
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• Alberta pilot program for tough-to-treat opioid users set to end March 2021

  09-03-2020 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment grant initially funded by the former NDP government is slated to come to an end in March 2021.
  
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• Alberta pilot program for tough to treat opioid users is set to end March 2021

  09-03-2020 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment grant initially funded by the former NDP government is slated to come to an end in March 2021.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Alberta Health on COVID-19 stockpiling, panic

  09-03-2020 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why it’s not necessary for every household to have weeks worth of supplies and how communities can support one another, if needed.
  
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• Alberta Health on COVID-19 stockpiling, panic

  09-03-2020 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why it’s not necessary for every household to have weeks worth of supplies and how communities can support one another, if needed.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Alberta Health outlines assessment/testing process for COVID-19

  09-03-2020 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw outlines, step by step, how someone feeling symptoms after travelling in the last 14 days would go about being tested for COVID-19.
  
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• ‘We need to protect each other’: Alberta Health on ways people should interact

  09-03-2020 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says people should now consider the “new normal” for public interactions in light of COVID-19: waves instead of handshakes, staying home when you’re sick, for instance.
  
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• Alberta Health on 7th COVID-19 case and expanded testing

  09-03-2020 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, provided information on Alberta’s seventh case of COVID-19 and how health resources have been expanded to respond to the virus, including more testing, staffing Health Link and lab resources.
  
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• Alberta Health on 3 new cases of COVID-19

  09-03-2020 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains the province’s fifth and sixth confirmed cases of COVID-19. She also explains why catching symptoms early is key and how the virus is spread.
  
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• Selfie-taking van thief arrested after vehicle dies west of Edmonton: RCMP

  09-03-2020 19:49
  
  A Calgary man is travelling to Spruce Grove to retrieve his vehicle after RCMP found his van, and van's alleged selfie-taking thief, a week after it was stolen. Brian Walters was unloading a pressure washer from the back of his 2010 Ford Transit Connect van at a southeast Calgary gas station on March 2. The moment Walters closed the rear doors, his van drove away with someone else behind the wheel. According to Walters, a pair of police officers were in the parking lot at the time of the theft b
  
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• Selfie-taking van theft suspect arrested after vehicle dies east of Edmonton

  09-03-2020 19:49
  
  A Calgary man is travelling to Spruce Grove to retrieve his vehicle after RCMP found his van, and van's alleged selfie-taking thief, a week after it was stolen. Brian Walters was unloading a pressure washer from the back of his 2010 Ford Transit Connect van at a southeast Calgary gas station on March 2. The moment Walters closed the rear doors, his van drove away with someone else behind the wheel. According to Walters, a pair of police officers were in the parking lot at the time of the theft b
  
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• The coronavirus effect: COVID-19’s impact on sporting, cultural, civic events across Canada

  09-03-2020 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ongoing concerns about the new coronavirus have resulted in the cancellation of a number of sporting and cultural events across Canada and beyond.
  
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• Health officials to update Alberta COVID-19 cases

  09-03-2020 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health confirmed three new presumptive cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to seven. Lisa MacGregor has the latest.
  
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• Oil price drop comes less than 2 weeks after Alberta budget

  09-03-2020 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was a tough morning on the markets Monday as the price of oil was dropping at record rates. Trading was halted for 15 minutes because of the plunge. Tom Vernon has more on the effect on the provincial budget and path to balance.
  
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• What the oil plunge means for Canada and Alberta

  09-03-2020 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The last time oil prices dropped this much was the 2015 oil shock — and back then, we didn't have a virus outbreak.
  
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• Calgary TELUS Convention Centre names new president and CEO

  09-03-2020 19:09
  
  After spending three years as an executive with the Calgary Convention Centre Authority (CCCA), Kurby Court was named Monday as the new president and CEO of the organization. Court has been vice-president of experience at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) since 2017 and says his focus will be on strategies that positively contribute to Calgary's economy. “I am humbled and excited by the opportunity to work with this outstanding group of professionals," he said in a release. "The C
  
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• 16 arrested after drug bust in Fort McMurray

  09-03-2020 18:10
  
  Sixteen people are facing charges after police seized thousands of dollars' worth of drugs in Fort McMurray, Alta. Between January and February, Wood Buffalo RCMP and ALERT investigated a drug operation that resulted in the seizure of 52 grams of cocaine, three grams of methamphetamine, one gram of fentanyl, $6,220 and $6,000 worth of stolen property. The drugs have a street value of more than $18,000, ALERT said. The following 16 people were arrested and are facing a total of 41 charges in tota
  
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• Roughnecks to give away free beer, pizza ahead of St. Patrick's Day Party game

  09-03-2020 17:59
  
  The Calgary Roughnecks are attempting to create the city's biggest St. Patrick's Day party and they'll be hosting it days ahead of the celebration of all things Irish. The National Lacrosse League squad will celebrate St. Patrick's Day during its March 13 game against the Saskatchewan Rush at the Saddledome. Doors will open early at 5:30 p.m., well ahead of the 7:30 p.m. start time, and the first 3,000 fans will receive a voucher for a free drink (14 oz. domestic draught beer, 1 oz. highball, or
  
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• The oil market meltdown and its global impact

  09-03-2020 17:57
  
  A clash of two oil titans - Saudi Arabia and Russia - is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implications for consumers and oil companies, including those in the No. 1 producing country, the United States. The spat between these vital oil suppliers comes at a critical moment; the coronavirus outbreak is squeezing economies around the globe to the point where world oil demand is forecast to shrink in 2020 for the first time since 2009.Coronavirus newsletter sign-up: Get
  
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• Lethbridge College and Farming Smarter form partnership - Alberta Express

  09-03-2020 17:33 via albertafarmexpress.ca
  Lethbridge College and Farming Smarter form partnership  Alberta Express
  
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• Edmonton man recovering after surviving crash that killed 4 others near Taber

  09-03-2020 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  After more than six weeks in hospital, one of the survivors of a deadly Alberta car crash is speaking for the first time about coming home to his family and the long road to recovery.
  
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• 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta: health officials

  09-03-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta has recorded three new cases of the novel coronavirus, provincial health officials confirmed Monday morning. So far, seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Alberta.
  
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• 3 new presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, brings total to 7

  09-03-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta has recorded three new presumptive cases of the novel coronavirus, provincial health officials confirmed Monday morning.
  
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• 3 new presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Alberta bring total to 7

  09-03-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta has recorded three new presumptive cases of the novel coronavirus, provincial health officials confirmed Monday morning.
  
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• Lack of tires thwarts QEII getaway of alleged lottery ticket thieves

  09-03-2020 16:57
  
  Four people face theft charges after their attempt to evade Airdrie RCMP on the QEII Highway was complicated by missing tires. According to RCMP, an employee of a Shell gas station in southwest Airdrie triggered a panic alarm Saturday night after she spotted a man whom she believed was the suspect in a recent armed robbery. When police arrived the suspect vehicle sped out of the parking lot. Officers tracked the vehicle and a tire deflation device was utilized at the intersection of Yankee Valle
  
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• Alberta number of coronavirus cases jumps to 7

  09-03-2020 16:49
  
  Alberta has three new cases of coronavirus. The information comes from Alberta's Chief Medical Officer, who announced two more presumptive cases a day earlier. Alberta's total number of confirmed and presumptive cases is now seven. The chief medical officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, will provide an update on the province's work to protect the public at 1 p.m. Watch it live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca.
  
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• Alberta confirms 7 COVID-19 cases, officials planning for 'new normal' in coronavirus world

  09-03-2020 16:49
  
  Alberta officials say they are balancing risk and sustainability in their response to coronavirus, which they expect to affect the world for months. "We need to start thinking about what our new normal will look like," Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Monday, announcing her teams had so far diagnosed seven people with COVID-19 in the province. "With no vaccine for this virus likely to be available for a year or more, to protect the population we need to protect each other." The fifth
  
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• Arctic Winter Games cancelled on recommendation by Yukon chief medical officer

  09-03-2020 16:08
  
  Without any cases of COVID-19 in Yukon, event and government officials say cancelling the 2020 Arctic Winter Games is the most responsible precautionary measure. The games were set to run March 15 to 21.  The AWG Host Society announced the cancellation Sunday, adding the decision was supported by the City of Whitehorse and Yukon government. Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Catherine Elliott said her recommendation was made out of concern for all Yukoners as well as games athletes, sta
  
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• Calgary-based oil and gas companies experience massive drop in stock value

  09-03-2020 15:52
  
  The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) temporarily halted all trade Monday morning in response to stunning losses primarily in energy stock. During Monday morning trade the following Calgary-based oil and gas companies saw significant drops in their trade value (prices as of 8 a.m. MT)Cenovus Energy Inc. - down 47.59 per cent to $4.14 per share Surge Energy Inc. – down 44.67 per cent to $0.42 per share Cardinal Energy Ltd. – down 43.95 per cent to $0.88 per share Vermilion Enegy Inc. &ndas
  
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• Alberta to launch emergency economic panel, Kenney to travel to Ottawa as oil prices plunge

  09-03-2020 15:52
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says "all options will be on the table" as his provincial government tries to navigate the worst global oil price collapse in decades. Speaking in Calgary Monday, Kenney said his government will organize an urgent economic panel, led by University of Calgary economist Dr. Jack Mintz, to provide expert advice on how to get through the oil price drop. Kenney will also travel to Ottawa Thursday to make a pitch to the federal government on how it can help Alberta through
  
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• Alberta premier to speak as oil prices plunge

  09-03-2020 15:52
  
  Alberta premier Jason Kenney is scheduled to speak to reporters Monday afternoon as the global price of oil tumbles. The price of crude oil fell by 30 per cent Monday morning in the biggest one-day decline since 1991. West Texas Intermediate stabilized slightly by noon MT with the price sitting around US$32 a barrel, a decline of more than 20 per cent. Alberta’s economy will be greatly impacted by the plunging prices with last month’s provincial budget relying on WTI prices to reach
  
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• Lethbridge Lightning headed to RHL championship round - Lethbridge News Now

  09-03-2020 14:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Lightning headed to RHL championship round  Lethbridge News Now
  
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