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• Alberta to appoint chief provincial firearms officer: ‘Alberta is asserting its provincial jurisdiction’

  17-06-2020 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The provincial government announced on Wednesday, Alberta will appoint a chief provincial firearms officer to better reflect Albertans needs amid a new federal gun ban.
  
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• North Lethbridge sees two new COVID-19 cases - Lethbridge News Now

  17-06-2020 23:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  North Lethbridge sees two new COVID-19 cases  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WHL announces return-to-play protocol for upcoming season - Lethbridge News Now

  17-06-2020 23:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  WHL announces return-to-play protocol for upcoming season  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• New Forage U-Pick program to assist producers - Lethbridge News Now

  17-06-2020 23:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  New Forage U-Pick program to assist producers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Federal aid for Canada’s oil sector still in development, 3 months later

  17-06-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says if bridge loans for smaller oil and gas companies aren't ready to flow soon some companies will have to turn to less-safe options to survive the COVID-19 slowdown.
  
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• Enbridge says 800 employees have taken voluntary buyouts as company cuts costs

  17-06-2020 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enbridge Inc. says 800 employees have voluntarily left the company, allowing it to avoid layoffs as it cuts costs to counter impacts from COVID-19 and lower global oil prices.
  
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• Jasper National Park says charges possible if people exit vehicles near wildlife

  17-06-2020 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials in the Alberta park have issued a notice of restriction, which will be in place until at least July 9, to give bears and other wildlife the space they need.
  
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• Outgoing president says University of Alberta essential to province’s success

  17-06-2020 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Alberta helped build the province once, and it will do it again, according to outgoing president David Turpin.
  
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• Alberta premier promises referendum on equalization reform

  17-06-2020 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kenney says he will call a referendum on pushing Ottawa for a better deal on equalization payments as well as explore the province cutting ties with the RCMP and leaving the Canada Pension Plan.
  
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• No layoffs at Enbridge after hundreds take voluntary buyouts

  17-06-2020 22:38
  
  Calgary-based Enbridge says it's managed to avoid company-wide layoffs that have hit some other organizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic and oil crisis. The company announced Wednesday it had decided to reduce its capital and operating costs and offer buyouts for employees across its network. Enbridge says it gave the option for workers to choose early retirement, severance, education or personal leaves of absence or downgrading to part-time work. "About 800 employees have chosen to participate
  
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• Coastal GasLink to lay first pipe in July as pipeline construction ramps up

  17-06-2020 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Work on the main compressor station is slated to begin in July and the company says activity on the entire project will gradually ramp up in the following months.
  
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• Canadian youth get D-plus on physical activity report card

  17-06-2020 21:54
  
  Canadian youth have received a bad grade on their physical activity report card. ParticipACTION released the 14th edition of its Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, which gives kids a D+ for overall physical activity and screen time, and a failing grade for overall movement behaviour. The report card says that only 4.8 per cent of children (ages 5-11) and 0.8 per cent of youth (ages 12-17)  have been meeting the 24-hour movement behaviour guidelines during the COVID-19
  
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• Singh stands by calling Bloc MP a racist after being removed from House

  17-06-2020 21:46
  
  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he stands by his actions and words in the House of Commons after he was kicked out on Wednesday for calling a Bloc Quebecois MP a racist. Singh was removed after refusing to apologize to Bloc Quebecois House Leader Alain Therrien. Singh called Therrien a racist for denying the approval needed for a motion calling out systemic racism in the RCMP. “I don't back down from standing up to racism… I don't think it benefits for me to call people names, I was a
  
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• Singh removed from House after refusing to apologize for calling Bloc MP a racist

  17-06-2020 21:46
  
  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was kicked out of the House of Commons on Wednesday after refusing to apologize for calling Bloc Quebecois House Leader Alain Therrien a racist. The very tense moment happened just minutes after the special sitting to study the supplementary estimates got underway. Singh was seeking the unanimous consent of the House of Commons to pass a motion calling on the House to recognize there is systemic racism within the RCMP and call on the government to review the RCMP budget
  
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• As Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for Disney - Lethbridge News Now

  17-06-2020 21:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  As Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for Disney  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Equalization, provincial pensions and the RCMP: what Alberta’s Fair Deal Report recommends

  17-06-2020 21:39
  
  The provincial government has introduced its long awaited Fair Deal Panel Report and the findings recommend a shift toward more made-in-Alberta decision-making.  Of the 25 recommendations in the report, highlights include a call for a referendum on equalization, creating a provincial police force to replace the RCMP, creating a new pension plan and a push for more representation in the House of Commons and the Senate.  The panel, which was assembled last year, set out to find ways in w
  
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• Alberta's Fair Deal report recommends referendum on equalization, replacing RCMP - Lethbridge News Now

  17-06-2020 21:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Alberta's Fair Deal report recommends referendum on equalization, replacing RCMP  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta bill targeting blockade protesters passed into law

  17-06-2020 21:30
  
  An Alberta bill that implements tougher punishments on protesters who set up blockades along or near "essential infrastructure" has been granted royal assent and passed into law.  Bill 1,the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act, allows the government to levy heavy fines and possibly imprison anyone unlawfully interfering with infrastructure including pipelines, highways, utilities and oil and gas production facilities. "The Critical Infrastructure Defence Act, would protect essential infrast
  
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• Layoffs underway at energy giant Ovintiv

  17-06-2020 21:14
  
  An energy company with offices in Calgary and the United States has confirmed to CTV News that it is reducing positions in order to weather the precarious climate in the energy industry. Ovintiv, which has three corporate offices in Calgary, Denver, Colo. and Woodlands, Texas, said the layoffs began earlier this week throughout the company. A spokesperson for Ovintiv, which was formerly known as Encana until a corporate change in Nov. 2019, told CTV News should result in "right sizing the organi
  
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• University of Alberta suspends Canada West participation of 6 teams for 2020-21 season

  17-06-2020 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Alberta says it is suspending participation in men's and women's hockey, men's and women's basketball and men's and women's volleyball.
  
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• MRU expands program for international nurses

  17-06-2020 20:52
  
  Mount Royal University's School of Nursing and Midwifery is expanding its Bridge to Canadian Nursing program in response to a growing number of applicants. The program will now accept 120 students into the program, up from 80 in previous years. According to MRU, the program has received an influx of applicants —375 in 2019 compared to 150 in 2017 — over the past few years.   The program, created in 2006,  is designed to prepare internationally trained nurses for the roles a
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 rates, response in Alberta Wednesday afternoon

  17-06-2020 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province's chief medical officer of health is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. in Edmonton. 
  
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• Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld discusses racism, use of force and defunding police

  17-06-2020 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Speaking to Global News Morning Calgary on Wednesday, Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld addressed how local officers are trained, as well as the work the service does to combat racism both on the streets and within the force.
  
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• No midway, no wagon rides and no SS Moyie at Heritage Park this year

  17-06-2020 20:13
  
  A spot which is a favourite place to go for many Calgary families will be much different this year thanks to COVID-19. The Heritage Park Historical Village, in southeast Calgary, has announced that the facility will be reopening to visitors later this month, the final stage in its reopening plan. Starting June 27, the park will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.COVID-19 prevention measures protect guests of Calgary's Heritage Park Calgary's Heritage Park offers curbside pickup fo
  
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• Police searching for information on vehicles connected to Shane Smith homicide

  17-06-2020 20:03
  
  Calgary Police are again asking the public for help in locating the body of a Chestermere man who is believed to be the victim of a homicide. CPS is releasing pictures and descriptions of two vehicles they say were used to transport the body of the victim. Shane Eric James Smith, 20, was reported missing on June 7. Police say he was last seen the day before in the community of McKenzie Towne. Investigators are asking for information on a burgundy Mercedes Benz ML55 with Alberta license plat
  
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• Tech Hub at Lethbridge's Family Centre provides valuable resource for community members - Lethbridge News Now

  17-06-2020 19:49 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Tech Hub at Lethbridge's Family Centre provides valuable resource for community members  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary man arrested in Manitoba after RCMP find drugs and cash in vehicle

  17-06-2020 19:30
  
  Manitoba RCMP said a Calgary man is facing charges after a traffic stop in Headingley ended with officers seizing drugs and more than $10,000 in cash. On June 9, at 1:35 pm, RCMP pulled over a vehicle for a traffic stop on Highway 1 in the RM of Headingley. RCMP said the investigation led officers to search the vehicle, which is when they found the following:1537 tablets hydromorphone; 246 tablets oxycodone; 2487 tablets morphine; 114 tablets methylphenidate; 36 tablets of codeine; 12 g of cocai
  
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• Study: How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Canadian fathers - Lethbridge News Now

  17-06-2020 19:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Study: How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Canadian fathers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Researchers crack mystery of dinosaur eggs missing from fossil record

  17-06-2020 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Over the years, we had certainly entertained the idea that dinosaurs may have laid soft-shelled eggs."
  
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• Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation reduces workforce

  17-06-2020 19:03
  
  An unconfirmed number of employees have been dismissed by the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), the organization that runs the Calgary Flames and other Calgary-based sports franchises. On Wednesday, CSEC officials stated a "difficult decision to reduce our workforce on a permanent basis" had been made. The number of employees affected by the layoffs and the nature of the positions impacted have not been disclosed. In addition to the Calgary Flames, CSEC operates the CFL's Calg
  
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• More than 700 Albertans retested for coronavirus due to leaking sample tubes: AHS

  17-06-2020 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 700 Albertans were retested for the novel coronavirus earlier this month after an issue with some saline sample tubes was discovered, according to Alberta Health Services.
  
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• National parks to open campgrounds for existing reservations next week

  17-06-2020 18:48
  
  The federal environment minister says Canadians who have campground reservations in some national parks will be allowed to pitch their tents and pull in their trailers starting next week. Jonathan Wilkinson says camping will be allowed as early as Monday at 31 national parks — including Gros Morne in Newfoundland, Banff in Alberta and Kluane in Yukon. “We're starting with existing reservations,” Wilkinson said in an interview Wednesday. All national parks, historic sites and ma
  
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• Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

  17-06-2020 18:45
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide another COVID-19 update Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Alberta added 35 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the active case count to 449. Out of the 36 COVID-19 cases in hospital, seven are in ICUs across Alberta.  Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers   This is what we know about Alberta's COVID-19 cases   More at Edmonton.ctvnews.ca/coronavirusThe Calgary Zone still has the highest case count
  
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• Alberta adds 48 new cases of COVID-19 after nearly 7,000 tests

  17-06-2020 18:45
  
  Alberta Health counted 48 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday after the province conducted nearly 7,000 tests in the past 24 hours. With that, the active case count increased to 486 across Alberta, with 38 people in hospital, and seven of them in ICUs. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said there were no new deaths Wednesday, but she took a moment to remember the 151 lives lost to the coronavirus so far. "Independent of their age and health status, they will all be missed," the chief medical officer of health said.
  
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• Popeyes launching popular chicken sandwich in Alberta after province’s COVID-19 success

  17-06-2020 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Popeyes restaurants in Edmonton as well as four others in Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster and Fort Saskatchewan will be getting the popular sandwich first.
  
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• Deadlines nears for applications to Lethbridge's Utility Payment Deferral Program - Lethbridge News Now

  17-06-2020 18:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Deadlines nears for applications to Lethbridge's Utility Payment Deferral Program  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Parks Canada says camping to resume in national parks on June 22 by reservation only

  17-06-2020 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parks Canada says initially, camping will only be available to visitors with existing reservations.
  
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• Canadian kids get D+ for physical activity: report card

  17-06-2020 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Before the pandemic, children were barely getting a passing grade for overall physical activity, and stay-at-home rules have made things even worse, according to Participaction.
  
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• Popeyes pilots chicken sandwich in Edmonton despite COVID-19 pandemic

  17-06-2020 15:41
  
  Albertans will be the first in Canada to sample a fried chicken sandwich that became a social-media sensation with its U.S. debut last summer when Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen adds the menu item to stores in select cities in the province Wednesday. The menu item generated long lines, supply shortages and - in one case - deadly violence south of the border, but the fried-chicken chain plans for a smoother Canadian launch. A Canadian trial planned for April was delayed by the COVID-19 pande
  
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• Face masks now mandatory for all passengers and staff at Calgary International Airport

  17-06-2020 14:36
  
  The Calgary International Airport further enhanced its safety protocols Wednesday when new rules were implemented requiring that all passengers and staff members wear masks at all times. The new mandatory health measures are in line with Transport Canada’s requirements that a face covering (either a medical or non-medical mask) must be worn when it’s not possible to physically distance from others.  "We know in the airport there will be opportunities and instances where you won&
  
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• 1 injured in early morning attack in southeast neighbourhood

  17-06-2020 14:10
  
  A section of the southeast community of Acadia has been cordoned off following a Wednesday morning attack that left one man severely injured. Police officials confirm a man suffering significant injuries was located near the intersection of Arbour Crescent and Fairmount Drive S.E. shortly before 6 a.m. Investigators have not determined if the man had been shot, stabbed or both. The man's age and his condition at the time of transport have not been confirmed. This is a developing story. It will b
  
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• The Aunt Jemima brand, acknowledging its racist past, will be retired

  17-06-2020 13:47
  
  Quaker Oats is retiring the more than 130-year-old Aunt Jemima brand and logo, acknowledging its origins are based on a racial stereotype. "As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers' expectations," the company said in a statement first obtained by NBC News. Aunt Jemima's appearance has evolved over time. The brand's origin and logo is based off
  
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• Aunt Jemima brand retired due to racial stereotype; changes coming to Uncle Ben's

  17-06-2020 13:47
  
  Quaker Oats is retiring the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, saying the company recognizes the character's origins are "based on a racial stereotype." Just hours later, the owner of the Uncle Ben's brand of rice says the brand will "evolve" in response to concerns about racial stereotyping. Quaker, which is owned by PepsiCo, said it's overhauled pancake mix and syrup will hit shelves by the fourth quarter of 2020. The company will announce the new name at a later date. "We recognize Aunt Jemima's
  
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• Consumer price index pulls back further in May, 2nd month of negative inflation: StatCan

  17-06-2020 12:51
  
  The annual pace of inflation pulled back even further in May due to a drop in gasoline prices compared with a year ago as businesses shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic began to reopen slowly.Statistics Canada said Wednesday the consumer price index fell 0.4 per cent compared with a year ago, making it the second month in a row for negative inflation after a 0.2 per cent drop for April. Economists on average expected the consumer price index to remain unchanged compared with a year ago -- meaning
  
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• Annual inflation rate in May sinks to -0.4 per cent

  17-06-2020 12:51
  
  Statistics Canada says inflation pulled back even further in May as businesses shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic began to reopen slowly. The agency says the consumer price index fell 0.4 per cent compared with a year ago, making it the second month in a row for negative inflation after a 0.2 per cent drop for April. Prices rose in four of the eight major components on a year-over-year basis.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxTransportation prices contributed the most to
  
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• Annual inflation rate in May sinks 0.4 per cent: Statistics Canada

  17-06-2020 12:51
  
  Statistics Canada says inflation pulled back even further in May as businesses shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic began to reopen slowly. The agency says the consumer price index fell 0.4 per cent compared with a year ago, making it the second month in a row for negative inflation after a 0.2 per cent drop for April. Prices rose in four of the eight major components on a year-over-year basis.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxTransportation prices contributed the most to
  
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• 'You're so mad': finger-pointing and shaky French dominate first Tory leadership debate

  17-06-2020 10:25
  
  Shaky French and finger pointing dominated the first face-off in the race to take the helm of the Conservative Party Wednesday night, as four leadership hopefuls took to the French-language debate stage -- despite no candidate being fully bilingual. Just shy of 40 minutes after the planned start time, Peter MacKay, Erin O'Toole, Leslyn Lewis and Derek Sloan stood together on the physically-distanced debate stage, though some were more linguistically present than others. MacKay and O'Toole were w
  
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• LIVE TONIGHT: Conservative leadership hopefuls set to face off for the first time Wednesday night

  17-06-2020 10:25
  
  Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper was particular about beginning nearly all of his remarks in French. It was a tactic understood to underscore his party's commitment to Quebec throughout the Conservatives' ongoing struggles to gain a lasting political foothold in that province. As the Conservatives seek, once again, to find a replacement for Harper, it could be seen as a nod to his seemingly permanent stamp on the party that the first of two back-to-back debates in the ongoing leadershi
  
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• Conservative leadership hopefuls set to face off for the first time Wednesday night

  17-06-2020 10:25
  
  Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper was particular about beginning nearly all of his remarks in French. It was a tactic understood to underscore his party's commitment to Quebec throughout the Conservatives' ongoing struggles to gain a lasting political foothold in that province. As the Conservatives seek, once again, to find a replacement for Harper, it could be seen as a nod to his seemingly permanent stamp on the party that the first of two back-to-back debates in the ongoing leadershi
  
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• Notley tours stricken northeast Calgary, calls for emergency disaster relief

  17-06-2020 05:57
  
  Rachel Notley is calling on the province to step up for the northeast Calgary residents impacted by Saturday's massive hail storm, which means just about all of them. “I’m struck and overwhelmed by the depth and the extent of the damage,” said  Notley as she toured areas damaged from the hail Tuesday. “I asked the premier to declare this a disaster,” said Notley, “and to ensure that not only municipalities but also residents will be able to apply for disa
  
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