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• Coronavirus: Alberta restaurants expect staggered start when reopening begins

  12-05-2020 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  A food service industry spokesman says he expects a staggered start when restaurants get the green light Thursday to reopen in Alberta.
  
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• Canadians embrace pandemic puppies and other creature comfort during COVID-19 crisis

  12-05-2020 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadians are flocking to foster animals at a time when they are home more than ever.
  
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• Neighbour reported mass shooter's domestic violence, weapons to police - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 22:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Neighbour reported mass shooter's domestic violence, weapons to police  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Second Cargill worker in High River, Alta. who died of COVID-19 identified by union

  12-05-2020 22:39
  
  The union that represents workers at the Cargill Protein facility in High River has identified the second worker who died from COVID-19 and said he was a Mexican immigrant who was "proud" to have brought his family to Canada. Benito Quesada, 51, a union shop steward at the plant, died in hospital over the weekend, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 said in a release Tuesday. "Benito was a quiet, gentle and humble man who came to Canada from Mexico to work at the Cargill plant in Hi
  
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• Victim of fatal Penbrooke Meadows stabbing identified, search for suspect continues

  12-05-2020 22:23
  
  The Calgary Police Service confirms 27-year-old Justin Applegarth was the victim of a deadly Mother's Day stabbing attack near a southeast strip mall as the search for his alleged killer continues. Emergency crews were called to a shopping centre at the intersection Memorial Drive and 52 Street S.E. at approximately 10 p.m. to attend to a severely injured man. The man was pronounced dead on scene. Witnesses informed police that the man had been attacked in the parking lot of a strip mall near th
  
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• Cannes is empty, the day the film festival should have begun - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 21:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Cannes is empty, the day the film festival should have begun  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Bombshell' concert stream will reunite cast of 'Smash' - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 21:30 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'Bombshell' concert stream will reunite cast of 'Smash'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Disrespectful and threatening treatment': Northern Sask. leaders say COVID-19 checkpoints fraught with issues

  12-05-2020 21:24
  
  Some Indigenous leaders in northern Saskatchewan say that the province's COVID-19 checkpoints in the north “have gone too far," alleging “unfair and disrespectful treatment" from officers. Travel restrictions were put in place by the provincial government in April because of the COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche, and infection in northern communities. In a statement released by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) on Tuesday, Canoe Lake Cree First Nation Chief Francis Ir
  
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• New online mapping for Lethbridge county - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 21:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  New online mapping for Lethbridge county  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary shopping malls adopting safety measures ahead of Thursday's planned reopening

  12-05-2020 21:09
  
  Management at shopping malls in Alberta say the safety of customers and retailers is top of mind as some major centres prepare to reopen this week.  The provincial government announced the first stage of its relaunch strategy will begin Thursday when some retail businesses — including clothing, furniture and bookstores —are permitted to reopen with certain restrictions.  As part of provincial guidelines, store owners have been asked to:Limit the number of shoppers to practi
  
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• Alberta professor crafts online avalanche course using Playmobil characters amid COVID-19

  12-05-2020 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  MRU professor Ian Sherrington crafted virtual avalanche scenes in his backyard to help students complete a backcountry course amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Prisoner suing Ottawa over safety of inmates during COVID-19 pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 20:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Prisoner suing Ottawa over safety of inmates during COVID-19 pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lawson: Woodbine Racetrack looking to restart horse racing next month - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 20:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lawson: Woodbine Racetrack looking to restart horse racing next month  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary and Edmonton suffering, but there's good news on the horizon in a new economic forecast

  12-05-2020 20:42
  
  Social distancing, travel restrictions and job losses because of the coronavirus pandemic are all having a huge impact on the Canadian economy but Calgary and Edmonton are hurting the most, a new report says. The Conference Board of Canada, in its latest economic forecast released Tuesday, says every one of Canada's major cities will be suffering economically as a result of COVID-19. However, the worst hit would be Calgary and Edmonton, especially when it comes to low oil production and a heavy
  
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• Kobe Bryant's sports academy retires “Mamba” nickname - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 20:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Kobe Bryant's sports academy retires “Mamba” nickname  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Clean your cash carefully if concerned over COVID: Bank of Canada - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 20:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Clean your cash carefully if concerned over COVID: Bank of Canada  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Residents asked to 'curb expectations' on May 14 provincial reopening date - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 20:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Residents asked to 'curb expectations' on May 14 provincial reopening date  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Detroit-area residents lift spirits with costumed parades - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 19:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Detroit-area residents lift spirits with costumed parades  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian National Exhibition cancelled this summer due to COVID-19 pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 19:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadian National Exhibition cancelled this summer due to COVID-19 pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cocaine, cash and loaded guns seized during search of Calgary and Strathmore homes

  12-05-2020 19:44
  
  Two men and a woman face charges after police raided a home in the northwest neighbourhood of Banff Trail and a residence in Strathmore as part of an investigation into suspected drug trafficking. On April 28, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) members — aided by Calgary Police Service and Strathmore RCMP — searched a home in the 2400 block of 21st Street N.W.,  and a home on Brentwood Drive in Strathmore, along with several vehicles including a truck and a motorcycl
  
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• Coalition decries Canada's 'piecemeal' response to Beijing-sponsored intimidation - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 19:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Coalition decries Canada's 'piecemeal' response to Beijing-sponsored intimidation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Recommendations made to reduce ENMAX Centre's reliance on tax dollars - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 19:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Recommendations made to reduce ENMAX Centre's reliance on tax dollars  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Poland's president joins hip-hop challenge to help medics - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 19:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Poland's president joins hip-hop challenge to help medics  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Economic relaunch 'does not mean it's go time': Mayor Nenshi

  12-05-2020 19:26
  
  As businesses in Calgary get ready to begin reopening later this week, Mayor Naheed Nenshi again reminded residents that it "does not mean it's go time." The province is allowing some businesses to begin reopening on May 14 as part of Phase 1 of the economic relaunch during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I think it's important for all of us to remember that COVID is not gone, there's still no treatment, there's still no cure, there's still no vaccine, the danger still exists," said Nenshi.  "And i
  
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• CEMA to provide Calgary COVID-19 response update at 1 p.m.

  12-05-2020 19:26
  
  Calgary Emergency Management Agency officials will update on the response to COVID-19 in the city at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The regular update — which is being held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons — comes as some businesses in Calgary prepare for the first phase of relaunching the economy, which is set to begin May 14. While the province has released detailed guidelines for businesses, several say they will likely not be ready in time. An online portal — dubbed ‘Biz Connect&r
  
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• COVID-19 discussions in Alberta ongoing to decide if Thursday relaunch can proceed: Hinshaw

  12-05-2020 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw told reporters on Tuesday that she expects the province to announce a decision on Wednesday regarding whether Alberta will move forward with Phase 1 of a proposed relaunch of the economy on May 14.
  
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• Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to provide daily COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon

  12-05-2020 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide her daily update on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta on Tuesday afternoon. 
  
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• City reminding business owners to flush their building's pipes before reopening - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 19:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  City reminding business owners to flush their building's pipes before reopening  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Feds unveil new COVID-19 stream for provincial infrastructure program - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 19:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Feds unveil new COVID-19 stream for provincial infrastructure program  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hair salons and barbershops are reopening — but your visit won’t be the same

  12-05-2020 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are still many questions around safety and haircuts, and how both clients and stylists can protect themselves against exposure to COVID-19.
  
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• Hair salons and barber shops are reopening — but your visit won’t be the same

  12-05-2020 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are still many questions around safety and haircuts, and how both clients and stylists can protect themselves against exposure to COVID-19.
  
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• Vancouver Whitecaps set to start individual workouts outdoors at training facility - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 18:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Vancouver Whitecaps set to start individual workouts outdoors at training facility  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• New Alberta COVID-19 update Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

  12-05-2020 18:44
  
  The chief medical officer of health will issue Tuesday's Alberta COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 47 new cases of the coronavirus and two more deaths Monday, bringing the totals to 6,300 cases — 4,659 recovered, 1,524 active — and 117 deaths. Hospitalization numbers continue to decrease in Alberta with a total of 73, including 12 cases in intensive care.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers This is what we know about Alberta's COVID-19 cases More at
  
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• Alberta reports 45 new cases of COVID-19, 1 death

  12-05-2020 18:44
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 45 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death Tuesday. There are 6,345 cases of the coronavirus across the province, including 4,866 recovered and 1,361 active. A total of 118 Albertans have died after contracting COVID-19, Hinshaw said. Hospitalizations remained the same on Tuesday with 73 cases in hospital, including 12 in ICUs. Alberta Health Services performed 3,173 tests since Monday's update. This is a breaking news update. More information to come. Original story:
  
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• 'Be Like Mike' jingle almost didn't happen, says creator - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 18:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'Be Like Mike' jingle almost didn't happen, says creator  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada gives $790M to help vaccinate in more vulnerable countries - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 18:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canada gives $790M to help vaccinate in more vulnerable countries  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trudeau promises 'stronger measures' for screening at Canada-U.S. border - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 17:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Trudeau promises 'stronger measures' for screening at Canada-U.S. border  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• India's prime minister announces huge virus relief package - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 17:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  India's prime minister announces huge virus relief package  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Zoo's giant pandas being returned to China over bamboo supply concerns

  12-05-2020 17:42
  
  With bamboo becoming harder and harder to source due to direct flights between Calgary and China being cancelled for the last two months, the Calgary Zoo has decided its two resident giant pandas will be returned to Asia. Bamboo makes up 99 per cent of the giant panda diet. Once direct flights between Calgary and China were cancelled in March, WestJet began transporting fresh bamboo to Calgary from Toronto. But when flights frequency between Toronto and China lessened, that option was no longer
  
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• Calgary Zoo's giant pandas being returned to Asia over bamboo supply concerns

  12-05-2020 17:42
  
  With bamboo becoming harder and harder to source due to direct flights between Calgary and China being cancelled for the last two months, the Calgary Zoo has decided its two resident giant pandas will be returned to Asia. Bamboo makes up 99 per cent of the giant panda diet. Once direct flights between Calgary and China were cancelled in March, WestJet began transporting fresh bamboo to Calgary from Toronto. But when flights frequency between Toronto and China lessened, that option was no longer
  
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• Elon Musk becomes champion of defying virus stay-home orders - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 17:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Elon Musk becomes champion of defying virus stay-home orders  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Business peddling forward for Lethbridge bike shops - CTV News

  12-05-2020 17:25 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Business peddling forward for Lethbridge bike shops  CTV News
  
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• Truth Tracker: 'Plandemic' video full of false conspiracy theories about COVID-19

  12-05-2020 16:45
  
  A documentary-style video called 'Plandemic: The Hidden Agenda Behind COVID-19' has been removed by social media platforms after peddling potentially dangerous conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic. The 26-minute video has reportedly been viewed millions of times across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other websites despite its misleading claims, according to data from social media tracking tool BuzzSumo. The video is said to be the first part of an upcoming documentary, according to
  
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• US consumer prices drop 0.4% with core down record amount - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 16:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  US consumer prices drop 0.4% with core down record amount  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fauci warns of 'suffering and death' if US reopens too soon - Lethbridge News Now

  12-05-2020 16:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Fauci warns of 'suffering and death' if US reopens too soon  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Seniors being sent one-time payment of up to $500: PM

  12-05-2020 16:03
  
  Nearly two months into living in some form of isolation, watching retirement savings take a hit, and having to take additional health precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible seniors are set to receive a one-time tax-free payment of up to $500. On Tuesday the federal government unveiled its plans to spend $2.5 billion sending these cheques to millions of seniors. “There’s no question that COVID-19 has been taking its toll on seniors both emotionally and financially…
  
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• Feds sending seniors one-time payment of up to $500 as part of new COVID-19 aid

  12-05-2020 16:03
  
  The federal government is unveiling more support for seniors, including spending $2.5 billion on a one-time tax-free payment of up to $500 for eligible seniors. Any senior who is eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension will receive a $300 payment, and an additional $200 is being sent to seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). The federal government estimates there are currently 6.7 million seniors who are eligible for the OAS pension and 2.2 million who are eligible
  
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• Feds sending seniors one-time $300 payment as part of new COVID-19 aid

  12-05-2020 16:03
  
  The federal government is unveiling more support for seniors, including spending $2.5 billion on a one-time tax-free payment of $300 to eligible seniors. Any senior who is eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension will receive the payment, and an additional $200 is being sent to seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Seniors Minister Deb Schulte and Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos are announcing the new measures ahead of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s
  
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• Fauci warns of 'suffering and death' if U.S. reopens too soon

  12-05-2020 15:51
  
  Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will result in "needless suffering and death." Fauci is among the health experts testifying Tuesday to a Senate panel. His testimony comes as President Donald Trump is praising states that are reopening after the prolonged lock-down aimed at controlling the virus' spread. Fauci, a member of the coronavirus task force charged with shaping the
  
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• Fauci warns of serious consequences if U.S. reopens too soon

  12-05-2020 15:51
  
  Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious disease expert, warned on Tuesday that "the consequences could be really serious" if cities and states reopen the U.S. economy too quickly. More COVID-19 infections are inevitable as people again start gathering, but how prepared communities are to stamp out those sparks will determine how bad the rebound is, Fauci told the Senate Health, Labor and Pensions Committee. "There is no doubt, even under the best of circumstances, when you pull back o
  
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