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• Alberta to explore viability of passenger rail service between Calgary and Banff

  09-06-2020 23:41
  
  The feasibility of a new passenger rail service between Calgary and Banff will be explored after a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Alberta government and Canada Infrastructure Bank. The service would run between Calgary International Airport and the Town of Banff, with potential for stops in between. “The CIB brings expertise and experience that is needed for a project of this scale," said Transportation Minister Ric McIver in a release. "We look forward to learning more
  
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• Small Alberta town in spotlight over planned Black Lives Matter event - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 23:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Small Alberta town in spotlight over planned Black Lives Matter event  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Leverkusen into German Cup final as 4th-tier team's run ends - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 23:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Leverkusen into German Cup final as 4th-tier team's run ends  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus: Province disappointed if Albertans are taking more than their share of masks

  09-06-2020 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some people said they were asked at the drive-thru how many masks they wanted and could drive away with as many as 16.
  
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• Small town of Innisfail, Alta., pulled into spotlight after Black Lives Matters protest cancelled, replanned

  09-06-2020 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  A central Alberta mayor says his town has been caught off guard by all the attention it's received over an anti-racism event planned for the weekend.
  
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• Terry Vogt receives lifetime achievement award for 5 decades telling the story of southern Alberta

  09-06-2020 23:05
  
  After nearly five decades in boradcasting, CTV Lethbridge news director and senior reporter Terry Vogt has received the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association. The award is Vogt's third from the association. “Terry is a true Albertan and a trusted and respected voice in Alberta,” said RTDNA Canada President Fiona Conway in a news release. “Terry has covered news from natural disasters to uplifting human-interest stories. He has wo
  
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• New York moves swiftly toward eliminating police secrecy law - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 23:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  New York moves swiftly toward eliminating police secrecy law  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pursue Iran in international court over shootdown: victims' family spokesman - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 22:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Pursue Iran in international court over shootdown: victims' family spokesman  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta’s provincial campgrounds to open at full capacity

  09-06-2020 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta is moving into Phase 2 of its relaunch strategy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and with that comes eased restrictions for provincial campgrounds.
  
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• No exemption for carbon tax on grain drying - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 22:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  No exemption for carbon tax on grain drying  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jasper honouring grads in a different way during COVID-19 pandemic

  09-06-2020 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Banners featuring a picture of each graduate have been hung along Jasper's main street in an effort to recognize the students instead of a traditional ceremony.
  
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• IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 22:10 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus: How movie, live theatres in Lethbridge are planning for Stage 2 reopening - Globalnews.ca

  09-06-2020 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coronavirus: How movie, live theatres in Lethbridge are planning for Stage 2 reopening  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Coronavirus: How movie, live theatres in Lethbridge are planning for Stage 2 reopening

  09-06-2020 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  "I believe if we socially distance, we will not be able to exceed probably more than 30 per cent capacity." 
  
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• How Lethbridge theatres plan to reopen as Phase 2 of relaunch approaches | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  09-06-2020 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  How Lethbridge theatres plan to reopen as Phase 2 of relaunch approaches | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• How Lethbridge theatres plan to reopen as Phase 2 of relaunch approaches

  09-06-2020 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Movie Mill and New West Theatre explain their plans for reopening to the public as government restrictions amid COVID-19 are lifted further. Eloise Therien has the details on what will be the same and what won’t.
  
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• ‘We have to operate on the honor system’: Shandro responds to reports masks

  09-06-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro responds to reporters that some stores are handing out more masks than announced as part of provincial handout.
  
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• Kenney responds to Angela Pitt tweet about autonomous Alberta

  09-06-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to questions about a tweet by Deputy Premier Angela Pitt referring to Alberta autonomy.
  
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• Kenney and Hinshaw discuss next steps to get Alberta students back to school

  09-06-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw discuss details of the province’s work to get students back to the classroom.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw discusses cohorts and sports

  09-06-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, discusses the cohort concept and teams sports in Stage 2 relaunch.
  
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• Monitoring of people arriving from outside of Canada will continue indefinitely: Kenny

  09-06-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discusses the future of travel and monitoring of people coming into Canada for COVID-19.
  
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• Kenney announces campgrounds will open at full capacity as part of Stage 2

  09-06-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces provincial campgrounds will open at full capacity on June 12, as part of the province’s Stage 2 relaunch.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw discusses Stage 2 of the Alberta relaunch

  09-06-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, discusses Stage 2 of the Alberta relaunch set for June 12.
  
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• Lethbridge's Derek G. Redman appointed Chief Judge of Alberta Provincial Court - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 21:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge's Derek G. Redman appointed Chief Judge of Alberta Provincial Court  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Young offender arrested by Crowsnest Pass RCMP after flight from police - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 21:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Young offender arrested by Crowsnest Pass RCMP after flight from police  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus: Gyms, pools, indoor fitness can open June 12 for Stage 2 of Alberta relaunch

  09-06-2020 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health added there is detailed guidance for gyms and other fitness centres on the government's website to help them open safely.
  
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• BREAKING: Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch confirmed for Friday, June 12 - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 21:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  BREAKING: Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch confirmed for Friday, June 12  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary hiring climate looks gloomy in 2020: Survey

  09-06-2020 21:16
  
  Only four per cent of employers in the Calgary area are planning to hire staff in the coming financial quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey done by ManpowerGroup suggests. And 25 per cent of Calgary-based employers are anticipating cutbacks while predicting a 26 per cent decrease in new hires compared to the same time last year, suggests the quarterly Employment Outlook, released Tuesday. “A dim hiring outlook it not unexpected, given the economic lockdowns in the wake of the
  
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• Six reminders the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over

  09-06-2020 21:10
  
  With “quarantine fatigue” settling in and lockdown restrictions loosening in parts of the country, a casual observer might think the COVID-19 pandemic is ending. But, as many medical experts will tell you, it’s far from over.  “More than six months into the pandemic, this is not the time for any country to take its foot off the pedal,” said World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in an online briefing earlier this week. Newsle
  
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• Stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch planned for June 12; gyms, recreation centres and casinos included

  09-06-2020 21:07
  
  The second phase of the province’s relaunch will move ahead Friday, a week earlier than initially anticipated. Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s COVID-19 numbers have been steady in the last two weeks and the gradual reopening can proceed safely. “Albertans should be very proud of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic." The premier also says some activities originally planned to be part of Stage 3 will be allowed to open in Stage 2 with certain conditions.  Among the a
  
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• Conviction for teen 'swatter' stands despite length of case, court rules - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 20:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Conviction for teen 'swatter' stands despite length of case, court rules  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trump pushes conspiracy theory about Buffalo protester - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 20:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Trump pushes conspiracy theory about Buffalo protester  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Amid pushback to body cameras, PM Trudeau says they are 'one measure amongst many'

  09-06-2020 20:11
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the push for some members of the RCMP to use body cameras is just "one measure amongst many" that the government is looking at in its effort to address systemic racism. His comments came just one day after he announced that RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki​ has agreed to outfit some officers with body cameras, as protests against police brutality and systemic racism in policing continue in Canada and around the world. The idea of equipping police with body
  
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• Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police misconduct is indefensible - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 19:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police misconduct is indefensible  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police: Florida man lets 12-year-old drive Jeep 85 mph - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 19:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Police: Florida man lets 12-year-old drive Jeep 85 mph  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Top court keeps wheels of justice turning with virtual hearings - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 19:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Top court keeps wheels of justice turning with virtual hearings  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Community and Economic Recovery Committee organizing to respond to post-COVID-19 challenges - Lethbridge Herald

  09-06-2020 19:28 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Lethbridge Community and Economic Recovery Committee organizing to respond to post-COVID-19 challenges  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• AP Exclusive: The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 19:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AP Exclusive: The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pets susceptible to separation anxiety as owners begin returning to work

  09-06-2020 19:19
  
  As Albertans begin to prepare mentally and emotionally for an eventual return to work and school outside the house, they should also be addressing the concerns of the four-legged members of the family, says a dog behavioural specialist. A large number of people working from home or being laid off due to the COVID-19  pandemic means Albertans have been spending more time than usual with their pets, which could trigger separation anxiety when owners start moving back into a regular routine wh
  
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• Looking to support Black-owned businesses? Here are some Calgary options

  09-06-2020 19:02
  
  As the Black Lives Matter movement grows across North America, an emphasis has been placed on the need to support local Black-owned businesses.  Central Restaurants — Northeast Restaurants — Northwest Restaurants — Southeast Restaurants — Southwest Restaurants — Apparel and Jewelry — Salons & Beauty Beni Johnson, the founder and executive director of Calgary-based 10 at 10 — a company that promotes urban music and hip-hop culture — says he
  
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• Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits Northern Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 18:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits Northern Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge police looking to put body cameras into service - Lethbridge Herald

  09-06-2020 18:34 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Lethbridge police looking to put body cameras into service  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Premier Jason Kenney to provide update on Stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy

  09-06-2020 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The announcement will be made at 12:30 p.m. and will be streamed live in this article.
  
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• Coronavirus: Stage 2 of Alberta relaunch takes effect Friday, earlier than expected

  09-06-2020 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday that Alberta will be moving forward with Stage 2 of the provincial relaunch plan on June 12 -- one week ahead of schedule.
  
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• Survey: Albertans reject “no-fault” auto insurance - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 18:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Survey: Albertans reject “no-fault” auto insurance  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police in Nova Scotia investigate fatal dog attack northeast of Halifax - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 18:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Police in Nova Scotia investigate fatal dog attack northeast of Halifax  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary woman accuses police of break-and-enter, assault and kidnapping related to 2019 arrest

  09-06-2020 18:14
  
  A Calgary woman is accusing two city police officers of breaking into her home, assaulting her and kidnapping her related to an October 2019 arrest that was captured on video by her son. She is now asking for a formal investigation and says she wants the officers involved charged with assault. Tara Yaschuk says she was at home at ariybd 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2019, when two officers — identified in documents as Const. Desjardins and Const. Lavictoire — entered the home uninvited, made
  
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• UVic professor says Royal Roads should revoke degree after W. Brett Wilson's 'race card' tweet

  09-06-2020 18:10
  
  There are demands on social media that Royal Roads University in Colwood take a stand against racism after Calgary-based investment banker W. Brett Wilson made a racially charged statement on Twitter on June 3. Wilson tweeted that Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi played "the race card” to get re-elected in 2017. In response, the West Shore university said on June 5 it was “deeply disturbed by the comments made on social media.” The school gave Wilson an honourary degree in 2010. &ld
  
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• Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch strategy goes into effect this Friday

  09-06-2020 18:03
  
  Alberta is moving up Stage 2 of its relaunch strategy to Friday, June 12, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday. "This decision is anchored in science and solid data," Kenney said. This is a breaking news story. More to come. Original story follows… Premier Jason Kenney will update Albertans on when Stage 2 of the province's relaunch strategy will take effect in a Tuesday news conference. Alberta initiated Stage 1 of the strategy on May 14, starting with the reopening of some businesses
  
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• Members named for U of L's Hockey Advisory Committee - Lethbridge News Now

  09-06-2020 18:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Members named for U of L's Hockey Advisory Committee  Lethbridge News Now
  
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