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• Environmentalists oppose possible crane, swan hunting season in Alberta

  03-04-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta environmentalists are opposing the provincial government's consideration of a hunting season for sandhill cranes and tundra swans.
  
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• Calgary firefighters plan 'Drive-By Birthdays' to brighten mood during pandemic

  03-04-2020 23:44
  
  The Calgary Fire Department is hoping to brighten the birthdays of kids and seniors whose celebrations have been scrapped because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth says firefighters have already been delivering some birthday greetings outside homes with sirens and lights blaring. But he says the fire department has now formalized the practice through a new program called Drive-By Birthdays. The program is open to children between the ages of four and 12 or anyone 75 and older
  
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• 'He just squealed in delight': Flames legends send birthday greeting to 10-year-old Calgary boy

  03-04-2020 23:20
  
  A pair of Calgary Flames legends made a local boy's 10th birthday one he'll always remember, despite the fact celebrations had to be cancelled because of COVID-19. Lucas Fursier was looking forward to going to the Calgary Flames game this week against the Anaheim Ducks with dad, Mike, who had arranged for the youngster's name to appear on the Scotiabank Saddledome scoreboard as part of the fan birthday and anniversary recognitions during the second period intermission. Mom, Amanda, and 13-year-o
  
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• Alberta Health says face masks only required if you are sick

  03-04-2020 23:15
  
  Anyone who has gone out in public or to the grocery store may have seen their fair share of people wearing face masks but health authorities and city officials say they aren't necessary. Medical equipment, such as the N95 respirator, according to Alberta Health Services, is meant to prevent others from getting sick when the wearer is ill. Furthermore, the masks should only be worn by those who are ill and when it is absolutely essential to leave your home. "Masks are intended to protect others f
  
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• Local artist hosting free online classes for children all over North America

  03-04-2020 23:14
  
  She’s not an expert in technology but Christin Dewald knows art.  She owned an art studio in Inglewood and now she has a small business in home decor called Little w Studio in Chestermere. Her home business is slow right now and isolation related to COVID-19 sparked an idea.  She’s offering on line classes through Zoom three days a week for kids from three years old into their teens. “I think it’s pretty amazing that technology met us at COVID,” said Dewal
  
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• Lawsuits filed as anniversary of Humboldt Broncos bus crash nears

  03-04-2020 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Several lawsuits have been filed against the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta as well as against the bus driver.
  
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• ‘Always new expenses:’ Lawsuits filed as anniversary of Broncos bus crash nears

  03-04-2020 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Several lawsuits have been filed against the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta as well as against the bus driver.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos: how the city will mark fatal bus crash’s second anniversary

  03-04-2020 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The second anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is Monday.
  
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• Holy Spirit temporarily lays off 181 staff amidst education funding “adjustment” - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 21:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Holy Spirit temporarily lays off 181 staff amidst education funding “adjustment”  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge police seize almost $100K worth of drugs and cash

  03-04-2020 21:47
  
  Three residents of Lethbridge are facing charges in connection with a drug bust that took place Thursday. Officials say they began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking taking place at two neighbouring homes along the 1300 block of 15 Avenue N. late last month. A pair of search warrants obtained in connection with the investigation were executed on April 2. At the first home, police found:A loaded, 9mm handgun 232 grams of cocaine 561 grams of methamphetamine Nearly $20,000 in cashIns
  
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• Provincial COVID-19 tally nearing 1,000 at week's end; Alberta update at 4:30 p.m.

  03-04-2020 20:31
  
  Alberta will deliver Friday's COVID-19 update at 4:30 p.m. as what Premier Jason Kenney called the "toughest week of the pandemic" drags to an end. Dr. Deena Hinshaw's latest update confirmed 97 new cases of the novel coronavirus and two deaths, increasing the totals to 968 and 13.Alberta reports 97 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbersTo start the week, the province shifted its testing focus to at-risk populations and health care workers and increased i
  
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• Alberta surpasses 1,000 cases of COVID-19; 5 more deaths confirmed

  03-04-2020 20:31
  
  Alberta now has more than 1,000 cases of COVID-19 after the province confirmed 107 new cases, along with five more deaths, on Friday. This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as more information becomes available. Alberta will deliver Friday's COVID-19 update at 4:30 p.m. as what Premier Jason Kenney called the "toughest week of the pandemic" drags to an end. Dr. Deena Hinshaw's latest update confirmed 97 new cases of the novel coronavirus and two deat
  
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• Here's how to support Alberta Health Services during the COVID-19 pandemic

  03-04-2020 20:27
  
  Alberta businesses looking to help out with manufacturing medical supplies for the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak can now contact Alberta Health Services (AHS) directly. A number of companies have already come forward with offers to provide medical equipment including masks and gloves, but AHS has opened an email address to help streamline the offers for help. Organizations looking to help out can contact AHS at [email protected]. "We are extremely grateful that many individuals and comp
  
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• Athabasca Oil to shut down oilsands project due to drop in oil prices, COVID-19 pandemic

  03-04-2020 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Athabasca Oil Corp. is suspending operations at its Hangingstone SAGD oilsands operation due to the drop in oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Athabasca Oil to shut down Hangingstone SAGD oilsands project and cut staff

  03-04-2020 20:23
  
  Athabasca Oil Corp. is suspending operations at its Hangingstone SAGD oilsands operation due to the drop in oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic. The company says it's also reducing its corporate staff by 15 per cent The shutting down of Hangingstone involves shutting in the well pairs and halting steam injection to the reservoir as well as ensuring that the processing facility and pipelines can be re-started in the future. Athabasca says the project has an operating break-even price of approxim
  
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• City to update on COVID-19 in Calgary at 1 p.m.

  03-04-2020 20:20
  
  Calgary Emergency Management Chief Tom Sampson and Mayor Naheed Nenshi are scheduled to give an update on the city's response to COVID-19 at 1 p.m. Friday. As of Thursday afternoon, there have been 968 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta and 13 deaths have been reported as a result of complications. Of the confirmed cases, 589 are in the Calgary Zone and 247 are in the Edmonton Zone. Officials also confirmed Thursday an outbreak has been reported at nine seniors care facilities in the provinc
  
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• All public events cancelled in Calgary until June 30 due to COVID-19

  03-04-2020 20:20
  
  All public events in Calgary have been cancelled until June 30. Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Tom Sampson made the announcement Friday during the city's daily COVID-19 update. All permits for events in Calgary parks have also been cancelled until June 30. And the city's Plus-15 system — a network of pedestrian walkways between commercial buildings downtown — has also been closed. Playgrounds are closed by parks and pathways remain open. Sampson said road closures will be
  
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• Loaded handgun, drugs, cash seized in suspected drug trafficking in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 20:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Loaded handgun, drugs, cash seized in suspected drug trafficking in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta man possibly exposed to COVID-19 charged after coughing in officer’s face: police

  03-04-2020 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge police have charged a 27-year-old man after he allegedly coughed in an officer’s face in an attempt to expose him to COVID-19.
  
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• Lethbridge man with possible COVID-19 exposure charged after assaulting peace officer - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 19:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge man with possible COVID-19 exposure charged after assaulting peace officer  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Member of Turkish band dies on 288th day of hunger strike - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 19:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Member of Turkish band dies on 288th day of hunger strike  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge School Division faces $1.5-million funding cut, layoffs announced - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 19:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge School Division faces $1.5-million funding cut, layoffs announced  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Kenney announces 5 more Albertans have died of COVID-19

  03-04-2020 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Five more Albertans have died after becoming ill with COVID-19, bringing the total number of novel coronavirus-related deaths in the province to 18, Premier Jason Kenney said Friday afternoon.
  
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• Alberta health officials to hold daily COVID-19 update Friday afternoon

  03-04-2020 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health is scheduled to update the province on the COVID-19 pandemic at 4:30 p.m. Friday.
  
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• Lethbridge man with potential exposure to COVID-19 charged after coughing on police officer

  03-04-2020 18:53
  
  A 27-year-old Lethbridge man — who was potentially exposed to COVID-19 — has been charged after allegedly coughing on a Lethbridge Police Service member intentionally. Police responded to a northside home Thursday night during a domestic assault investigation. Officers arrested a man at the home after determining he was in breach of the conditions of a release order. While in custody, the man allegedly coughed directly in an officer's face and expressed his hopes that the officer wou
  
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• Lethbridge Transit will require reservations, only for “essential travel” - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 18:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Transit will require reservations, only for “essential travel”  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Crash thwarts getaway after failed Airdrie perfume theft involving bear spray

  03-04-2020 17:03
  
  Four Calgary women face charges after an attempt to steal perfume from an Airdrie Shoppers Drug Mart was thwarted and their escape was short-lived. According to RCMP, four women were spotted in a vehicle in the store's parking lot on the evening of March 31. Two of the women allegedly entered the store, filled bags with perfume and attempted to leave without paying for the product. Staff members successfully retrieved the perfume and followed the suspects to the vehicle. In the parking lot, one
  
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• ‘I would’ve had to shut down.’ Some landlords in Calgary giving big breaks on rent as pandemic proceeds

  03-04-2020 16:47
  
  Nadia Ansari feels fortunate that her dog training and grooming business in Calgary is still able to operate, but she says it wouldn’t have been possible without her commercial landlord cancelling April’s rent.  “It saved my employees’ jobs and basically my business,” she said. “I have laid off one staff member, but I have my other two staff still on with me. I probably would have had to shut down.” Ansari owns the Brilliant Best Friends dog groomin
  
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• 'I would’ve had to shut down': Some landlords in Calgary giving big breaks on rent as pandemic proceeds

  03-04-2020 16:47
  
  Nadia Ansari feels fortunate that her dog training and grooming business in Calgary is still able to operate, but she says it wouldn’t have been possible without her commercial landlord cancelling April’s rent.  “It saved my employees’ jobs and basically my business,” she said. “I have laid off one staff member, but I have my other two staff still on with me. I probably would have had to shut down.” Ansari owns the Brilliant Best Friends dog groomin
  
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• 'Lean On Me,' 'Lovely Day' singer Bill Withers dies at 81 - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 16:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'Lean On Me,' 'Lovely Day' singer Bill Withers dies at 81  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• PM Trudeau updates COVID-19 aid measures, $100M for food banks

  03-04-2020 16:31
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is providing $100 million to help the “urgent food needs” of Canadians struggling to put meals on the table as they wait for federal emergency benefits to kick in, and says the military has been asked to help out in northern and isolated communities. Trudeau said the government is going to help food banks and local food organizations deliver food to the vulnerable populations across Canada that need help. Calling the work done
  
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• Military heading to Quebec, $100M coming for food banks: PM

  03-04-2020 16:31
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is providing $100 million to help the “urgent food needs” of Canadians struggling to put meals on the table as they wait for federal emergency benefits to kick in, and says the military has been asked to help out in northern and isolated communities. Trudeau said the government is going to help food banks and local food organizations deliver food to the vulnerable populations across Canada that need help. Calling the work done
  
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• 3M says Trump halting mask exports to Canada has 'significant humanitarian implications'

  03-04-2020 16:13
  
  Manufacturing giant 3M says the White House has requested it cease exports of U.S.-made N95 face masks to Canada. "The Administration also requested that 3M cease exporting respirators that we currently manufacture in the United States to the Canadian and Latin American markets. There are, however, significant humanitarian implications of ceasing respirator supplies to healthcare workers in Canada and Latin America, where we are a critical supplier of respirators," 3M said in a statement release
  
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• 3M says Trump administration has ordered end to respirator exports to Canada

  03-04-2020 16:13
  
  Manufacturing giant 3M says the White House has requested it cease exports of U.S.-made N95 face masks to Canada. "The Administration also requested that 3M cease exporting respirators that we currently manufacture in the United States to the Canadian and Latin American markets. There are, however, significant humanitarian implications of ceasing respirator supplies to healthcare workers in Canada and Latin America, where we are a critical supplier of respirators," 3M said in a statement release
  
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• Thieves swipe vintage trucks from Crossfield storage yard

  03-04-2020 16:05
  
  Airdrie RCMP have released a photo of a suspect vehicle in connection with the theft of a camper and two trailers containing distinctive vintage trucks. According to RCMP, the enclosed trailers were stolen from a storage compound in Crossfield on March 30. The thieves used a newer model Dodge Ram 1500 pickup to tow one of the trailers. The stolen vintage trucks are:A 1970 Ford F-100 truck, silver A 1967 Ford Bronco, yellow, with personalized Alta. license plate reading OLDSCULOne of the stolen t
  
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• The Cuomo show, Andrew and Chris, enliven coronavirus TV - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 15:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  The Cuomo show, Andrew and Chris, enliven coronavirus TV  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• US sheds 701000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 14:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  US sheds 701000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Search for attacker underway following early morning stabbing in Monterey Park

  03-04-2020 14:40
  
  Calgary police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed early Friday morning in the northeast community of Monterey Park. Officers responded shortly before 1 a.m. to a home in the 0-100 block of San Diego Way N.E., following reports a man was unconscious and unable to breathe. The man’s roommate made the call to 9-1-1 but police say the dispute is not considered to be domestic in nature. Paramedics were successful in their efforts to revive the injured man and resume his breathi
  
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• Heightened risk of domestic violence in Alberta during COVID-19 pandemic

  03-04-2020 14:19
  
  Families across the province have confined themselves in their homes in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 but for many the living arangement comes with its own dangers. The Calgary Domestic Violence Collective says social distancing and self-isolation can be dangerous for victims of domestic violence. "There’s increased anxiety. There’s increased fear of what’s to come. They’re around the abuser 24/7," explains Maggie MacKillop, executive director at HomeFront and
  
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• Prince Charles opens fast-tracked London hospital LONDON - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 14:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Prince Charles opens fast-tracked London hospital LONDON  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Edmonton woman ‘committed’ to ISIS ‘facilitated extremist activities,’ secret documents allege

  03-04-2020 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ayan Abdirahman Jama is accused of recruiting and financing a Canadian to travel to Syria.
  
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• Alberta Summer Games in Lethbridge postponed until 2021 - Medicine Hat News

  03-04-2020 11:55 via medicinehatnews.com
  Alberta Summer Games in Lethbridge postponed until 2021  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Lethbridge Food Bank receives $300K from province for student food supplement program - Lethbridge Herald

  03-04-2020 10:32 via lethbridgeherald.com
  Lethbridge Food Bank receives $300K from province for student food supplement program  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19 - Lethbridge News Now

  03-04-2020 10:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fire in southeast Calgary apartment suite causes significant damage

  03-04-2020 05:55
  
  An apartment suite in southeast Calgary suffered significant damage when a fire tore through it Thursday afternoon. Fire crews responded to multiple 911 calls around 3 p.m. Thursday, reporting smoke coming from a suite in a building on Douglasglen Crescent S.E. Arriving crews discovered a suite on fire, with flames spreading to other units overhead. Using ladders and an aerial to access the building from outside, fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. All 98 units in the bui
  
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• 'Denied again': Albertans say emergency isolation payment still causing headaches

  03-04-2020 05:09
  
  A system put in place to provide much-needed financial support to Albertans is causing headaches across the province. Last week, the UCP government announced Emergency Isolation Support for those who have experienced loss of income due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to provide $1,146 to any Albertan who has completely or partially lost income because they were required to self-isolate or are the sole caregiver of someone in self-isolation. The funding is meant to bridge the
  
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• How families are managing being 2 metres away from grandparents

  03-04-2020 03:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Various Canadian health officials have advised families to maintain a two-metre distance from grandparents, or to simply visit virtually for now. It's a big ask for families closely connected to grandparents.
  
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• 'I happen to love Edmonton': Ryan Reynolds, Nathan Fillion donate combined $9,000 to Edmonton Food Bank

  03-04-2020 03:23
  
  Edmonton’s Food Bank just got a big boost from two famous Canadians. First, Ryan Reynolds made a $4,000 donation to the "Feed Your Friends" campaign. “I happen to love Edmonton. This donation is in memory of Connor McGrath. Love, Ryan Reynolds,” the Deadpool star wrote. The fundraising campaign for the food bank was organized in conjunction with 104.9 Virgin Radio to help ensure Edmontonians have the food they need during the pandemic.Britt Jones told CTV Morning Live Edmonton
  
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• 'I happen to love Edmonton': Ryan Reynolds donates $4,000 to Edmonton Food Bank

  03-04-2020 03:23
  
  Edmonton’s Food Bank just got a big boost from a famous Canadian. Ryan Reynolds made a $4,000 donation to the cause. “I happen to love Edmonton. This donation is in memory of Connor McGrath. Love, Ryan Reynolds,” the Deadpool star wrote. The fundraising campaign for the food bank was organized in conjunction with 104-9 Virgin Radio to help ensure Edmontonians have the food they need during the pandemic.This isn’t the first charitable donation Reynolds has made to food ban
  
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• 65 cases of COVID-19 at Calgary’s McKenzie Towne care centre

  03-04-2020 03:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Worried families say provincial health officials aren’t doing enough to manage the coronavirus outbreak at the McKenzie Towne continuing care home in Calgary.
  
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