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• Coronavirus: 29 confirmed cases in Alberta; school closures not recommended at this time

  13-03-2020 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health announced there had been six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 29.
  
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• 29 confirmed coronavirus cases in Alberta; school closures not recommended at this time

  13-03-2020 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health announced there had been six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 29.
  
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• Calgary businesses seeing a decline because of coronavirus

  13-03-2020 23:17
  
  Many businesses in the city are feeling the hit during the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeing revenue steadily decline as less foot traffic comes through their doors. The owner of Modern Steak on Stephen Avenue says usually there is a three-day wait list for a Friday night but over the last 12 days the reservation list has started to shorten. The NHL's announcement Thursday about pausing the season hasn’t made the situation any better. Stephen Deere says in the last 48 hours, cancellations h
  
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• 'The call centre is in large part inaccessible': Health Link 811 flooded with calls

  13-03-2020 23:02
  
  As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, Albertans are growing increasingly weary trying to get tested for the virus. As of yesterday, 4,265 people have been tested for the novel coronavirus, but despite the high number, it does not mean it is an easy task. Complaints have emerged on social media, saying no clinical staff is picking up their repeated calls. In a statement sent to CTV News, Alberta Health Services confirmed “Health Link 811 continues to experience very high volum
  
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• K-12 schools remain open, some post-secondary campuses closed temporarily in wake of COVID-19

  13-03-2020 22:41
  
  Aidan Doyle-Frish says one of the best parts of studying psychology at Mount Royal University is the intimacy of the classes. "MRU is pretty similar to high school,' he says. "I do like the small classrooms and I like the teachers – they are very personable." But those small classes are keeping MRU open, when most other post-secondary schools are shutting down because of coronavirus concerns. The University of Calgary is virtually empty right now as Friday’s classes were cancelled. I
  
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• Criminal case against top military judge collapses, charges withdrawn - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 22:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Criminal case against top military judge collapses, charges withdrawn  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta jury trials suspended amid coronavirus concerns

  13-03-2020 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Anyone who received a jury summons to go for jury selection between Friday, March 13 and March 31, who isn't already sitting on a case, doesn't have to answer the summons.
  
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• Jury selection and jury trials in Alberta postponed because of COVID-19 concerns

  13-03-2020 22:03
  
  The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench has made the decision to postpone jury trials and jury selections out of an abundance of caution in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials made the announcement on social media, saying all of those proceedings would be suspended until May 31.Effective immediately, the Court is suspending all jury trials and jury selections until May 31, 2020. For further information, see the full announcement here: https://t.co/qS7cL8FYYF #abqb — Court of Queen'
  
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• Vancouver couple resells $100K of cleaning products purchased at Costco amid COVID-19 pandemic

  13-03-2020 21:45
  
  Manny Ranga and his wife Violeta Perez are cashing in on cleaning supplies online. The pair were seen going to a Costco in Vancouver on Thursday, filling their truck with boxes of Lysol wipes they said they planned to sell online amid the COVID-19 pandemic. CTV News Vancouver spoke with Ranga Friday outside his house, just as the couple was about to unload five boxes of Lysol wipes from the trunk of their SUV. “It’s just a business I’m doing right now,” said Ranga, adding
  
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• Huge collection of rare coins and bills stolen from Vancouver dealer during visit to Calgary

  13-03-2020 21:43
  
  A Vancouver-area coin dealer says he was robbed of over $430,000 worth of rare coins, bills and pieces of precious metal after visiting a show in Calgary earlier this month. According to the Canadian Association of Numismatic Dealers (CAND), Joe Iorio, the owner of J&M Coin and Jewellery, was at the Calgary International Airport March 1 when his bags were taken. Officials say $430,310 worth of items were taken. Among the stolen items were international and Canadian coins, coins from the 1700
  
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• Stampede cancels Aggie Days, Chuckwagon Canvas Auction

  13-03-2020 21:37
  
  Two of the Calgary Stampede's signature events, the 2020 Chuckwagon Canvas Auction, and the 35th annual Aggie Days have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "As a gathering place for our community, the Calgary Stampede is committed to supporting the health and safety of our guests as well as the volunteers and employees who support the Stampede's community programs," said Stampede CEO Warren Connell. "We are in a very close contact with Alberta Health Services and CEMA  and will do
  
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• Alberta Health Services employees removing health supplies 'without authorization'

  13-03-2020 21:14
  
  While authorities stress there is no current shortage for critical medical supplies like masks and hand sanitizer, they are aware of reports that items are being taken by workers with Alberta Health Services. In an emailed statement to CTV News, AHS confirmed there have been "instances where supplies have been removed without authorization." "AHS has stressed to all staff the responsible use of supplies such as N95 masks and hand sanitizer are for clinical applications and patient treatment purp
  
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• Alberta Health Services dealing with health supplies vanishing 'without authorization'

  13-03-2020 21:14
  
  While authorities stress there is no current shortage for critical medical supplies like masks and hand sanitizer, they are aware of reports that items are being taken from Alberta Health Services. In an emailed statement to CTV News, AHS confirmed there have been "instances where supplies have been removed without authorization." "AHS has stressed to all staff the responsible use of supplies such as N95 masks and hand sanitizer are for clinical applications and patient treatment purposes only,"
  
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• Alberta to issue new COVID-19 update this afternoon

  13-03-2020 21:00
  
  Alberta will issue a COVID-19 update Friday at 4 p.m. On Thursday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, announced aggressive new measured to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Mainly, the province recommended suspending large gatherings with 250 people or more, and advising Albertans against travelling outside of Canada. All 23 of Alberta's coronavirus cases are travel related, so the province is asking people returning from any international destination to self-isolate fo
  
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• 6 new coronavirus cases in Alberta, bringing total to 29

  13-03-2020 21:00
  
  Alberta has six new COVID-19 cases, the province announced Friday afternoon. This is a breaking news story. More to come. Original story follows. Alberta will issue a COVID-19 update Friday at 4 p.m. On Thursday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, announced aggressive new measured to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Mainly, the province recommended suspending large gatherings with 250 people or more, and advising Albertans against travelling outside of Canada. All
  
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• 6 new coronavirus cases in Alberta, bringing province total to 29

  13-03-2020 21:00
  
  Alberta has six new COVID-19 cases, the province announced Friday afternoon. Five of the new cases are in the Calgary Zone, and the other is in the Edmonton Zone. The case in the Edmonton Zone involves a man who recently returned from a conferred in Vancouver. He attended a number of dental offices before he tested positive for coronavirus, the province said. Everyone who came into contact with him has been contacted to be tested. The patients in the Calgary Zone include a traveller who recently
  
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• Humanitarian organization says 13 Canadians detained in Ethiopia back home

  13-03-2020 20:52
  
  An Alberta-based humanitarian organization says 13 Canadians who were detained in Ethiopia have returned to Canada. Canadian Humanitarian says in a statement on its website that it is thrilled to see the 10 volunteers and three staff reunited with their loved ones. The group and two Ethiopian staff members were in custody in Ethiopia on allegations they were practising medicine without permission and had dispensed expired medication. The charity has disputed the allegations. The group was releas
  
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• NewsAlert: Manitoba closing schools Monday due to COVID-19 pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 20:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  NewsAlert: Manitoba closing schools Monday due to COVID-19 pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Amnesty International raises Greta sticker in letter to Trudeau, premiers - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 20:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Amnesty International raises Greta sticker in letter to Trudeau, premiers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Home and Garden Show postponed | Alberta - Prairie Post

  13-03-2020 20:47 via prairiepost.com
  Lethbridge Home and Garden Show postponed | Alberta  Prairie Post
  
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• 3 Fantastic Four comics, worth $45K, swiped from Calgary store owner

  13-03-2020 20:39
  
  Every time the owner of a comics store in southeast Calgary closes his shop, he takes three of his prized possessions home with him. However, one night this week, a group of suspects were waiting for him. Kevin Robicheau, the owner of Alpha Comics, says he was locking up March 11 when he was attacked by two or three people who grabbed a protective case containing three expensive Fantastic Four comic books. He says the combined value of the comics is about $45,000.Robicheau says he chased after t
  
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• Calgary Public Library cancels all programs and events, libraries remain open to the public

  13-03-2020 20:10
  
  In response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Calgary's libraries have adopted enhanced precautionary measures to promote social distancing. As of early Friday morning, all Calgary Public Library branches are operating with regular hours but the following changes have been made:All library programs and events have been cancelled All large program room bookings will be cancelled effective March 16 Play materials, including toys, may not be removed from libraries Volunteer placements have been
  
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• Air Canada to end service to Lethbridge and Medicine Hat - CBC.ca

  13-03-2020 19:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Air Canada to end service to Lethbridge and Medicine Hat  CBC.ca
  
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• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints shuts down meetings worldwide

  13-03-2020 19:48
  
  Gatherings of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have been cancelled worldwide, the latest official statement from the church's administrations says. "Beginning immediately, all public gatherings of Church members are being temporarily suspended worldwide until further notice," reads a letter sent to members Thursday. The gatherings include:Stake conferences, leadership conferences and other large gatherings All public worship services, including sacrament meetings Branch
  
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• WestJet flight attendants anticipate layoffs due to coronavirus pandemic

  13-03-2020 19:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The union representing WestJet flight attendants is expecting layoffs of more than 50 per cent of its staff as the number of flight cancellations continues to mount amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• Bettman: NHL players in isolation while season is on hold - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 19:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Bettman: NHL players in isolation while season is on hold  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada

  13-03-2020 19:17
  
  The first case of COVID-19 in Canada was confirmed on January 25, 2020, after a man travelling from Wuhan, China, tested positive for the coronavirus. Since then the virus has made its way through 7 provinces and as of March 13, 2020, Canada has reported 198 cases.    Data has been collected from the provinces' official websites and press releases.....Complete coverage at CTVNews.ca/coronavirusCANADA  Total cases: 197  Canadian deaths: 1  Provinces and territories with p
  
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• WestJet's union says layoff notices could be coming from COVID-19 fallout

  13-03-2020 19:10
  
  Workers at Calgary-based WestJet could be off the job fairly soon as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the airline industry. The president of CUPE 4070, the union that WestJet flight attendants belong to, told members in a letter posted online that "the situation has continued to worsen quickly." "The plan for capacity reductions that (WestJet CEO and president Ed Sims) shared on Tuesday have become insufficient to weather the massive drop in demand that our carriers have experie
  
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• Southern Alberta school district orders fountains turned off, advises students to supply own water

  13-03-2020 18:58
  
  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve in Alberta and across Canada, one school district has decided to turn off the water fountains inside their schools. Rocky View Schools, a district that oversees schools in a number of the regions surrounding Calgary, sent a letter home to parents Thursday announcing several new measures to protect the safety of students and staff and limit the spread of COVID-19. Among the decisions the board made was to turn off all water fountains inside schools or
  
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• Calgary's Reuben and the Dark cancels U.S. performances after making 50-hour drive to Boston

  13-03-2020 18:57
  
  A local band has turned their van around and is returning to Calgary after electing to bow out of their scheduled slate of shows in the eastern U.S. due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Reuben and the Dark was scheduled to play shows in Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. — as well as two concerts in Philadelphia — over the next week as the support act for Mondo Cozmo. On Friday, the band announced through social media that they would be returning to Canada. "It is with a heavy
  
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• 3 former track athletes suing NCAA, coach over alleged abuse - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 18:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  3 former track athletes suing NCAA, coach over alleged abuse  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trump declares national emergency over COVID-19

  13-03-2020 18:25
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over the COVID-19 outbreak. This is a breaking news update. See earlier story below. The coronavirus pandemic inched ever closer to U.S. President Donald Trump, his top aides and his family on Friday as questions swirled about why the president wasn't going into self-quarantine or being tested for COVID-19. The White House was grappling with a string of potential and confirmed exposures. A top Brazilian official tested positive after
  
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• Surveillance images of Bridgeland arson suspect released

  13-03-2020 18:04
  
  The Calgary Police Service has released images of a man they consider a suspect in connection with a February fire in a northeast neighbourhood. On the afternoon of Feb. 2, emergency crews were called to a home in the 700 block of McDougall Road N.E., in the community of Bridgeland, following reports a detached garage was on fire. The extent of the damage to the garage has not been released. Officials believe the fire was deliberately set. Neighbours had seen an unknown man near the intersection
  
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• Three people arrested during north Lethbridge drug seizure - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 17:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Three people arrested during north Lethbridge drug seizure  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Olympic wrestling qualifier going ahead in Ottawa without spectators - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 17:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Olympic wrestling qualifier going ahead in Ottawa without spectators  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests negative for coronavirus - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 17:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests negative for coronavirus  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WestJet inundated with COVID-19-related calls, emails and messages

  13-03-2020 17:01
  
  Officials at WestJet are asking passengers who are not scheduled to travel within the next 72 hours to refrain from contacting the airline as attempts are being made to assist passengers with pressing travel concerns. As of Friday at 10 a.m., the current wait time to speak with a customer service representative was 39 minutes. Earlier this week the wait time neared six hours. In a statement sent to CTV News Friday morning, WestJet officials asked guests to be patient during the influx of COVID-1
  
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• The Post Breathing new life into a Lethbridge landmark - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 16:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  The Post Breathing new life into a Lethbridge landmark  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• The Post Breathing new life into a Lethbridge landmark 6h ago - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 16:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  The Post Breathing new life into a Lethbridge landmark 6h ago  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Masters postponed due to virus - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 16:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  CP NewsAlert: Masters postponed due to virus  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Don’t panic, stay informed: COVID-19 still considered a controllable pandemic

  13-03-2020 16:19
  
  From fears of the spread of the virus to self-isolation preparation, there’s a lot of information circulating regarding COVID-19 but not all of it is helpful. Experts continue to advise the public not to panic, and instead, seek factual information about the virus. Earlier this week the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic. A decision Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says they didn’t take lightly. Declaring a pandemic doesn’t grant the WHO a
  
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• Spain to declare state of emergency over virus outbreak - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 16:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Spain to declare state of emergency over virus outbreak  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Husky Energy is cutting spending by $1 billion this year

  13-03-2020 15:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Husky is cutting spending this year by $1 billion in the wake of the downturn in the global energy market.
  
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• Glenmore Reservoir dam upgrades near completion ahead of spring flood season

  13-03-2020 15:53
  
  After almost five years of work, upgrades to the Glenmore Reservoir dam are nearly ready ahead of the spring thaw. Work on overhauling the dam started in 2015 with the relocation of the utilities that ran along the bridge deck. In 2017, crews began replacing aging concrete and upgrading the dam’s stop-log system. "A stop-log system is just a stack of wooden timbers that were used to increase the amount of storage that we had here at the reservoir," said Steven Dold, the city’s dam sa
  
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• Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 15:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Philadelphia officer shot and killed while serving warrant - Lethbridge News Now

  13-03-2020 14:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Philadelphia officer shot and killed while serving warrant  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Avoid international travel, stimulus coming: PM Trudeau says from COVID-19 self-isolation

  13-03-2020 14:14
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is advising Canadians to curtail all non-essential international travel, on account of the still rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to Canadians from outside Rideau Gate, Trudeau said that additional screening measures are being implemented at airports, and a “significant” fiscal stimulus package will be coming within days. Trudeau is also reassuring Canadians that he has no symptoms, is “feeling good” and will continue to work fro
  
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• Avoid global travel, financial help coming, Trudeau says as COVID-19 shuts down Parliament

  13-03-2020 14:14
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is advising Canadians to curtail all non-essential international travel, on account of the still rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic, as both the House of Commons and Senate have been suspended for five weeks. Speaking to Canadians from outside Rideau Gate, Trudeau said that additional screening measures are being implemented at airports, and a “significant” fiscal stimulus package will be coming within days, in addition to the $1 billion in health and e
  
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• University of Calgary moves to ‘remote learning’ after classes cancelled at several Alberta universities Friday

  13-03-2020 14:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  On March 12, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, urged schools to not have more than 250 students in one room at any given time.
  
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• Classes cancelled at these Alberta universities on Friday due to coronavirus

  13-03-2020 14:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  On March 12, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, urged schools to not have more than 250 students in one room at any given time.
  
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