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• Stay essentially for free at the Sandman Hotel during Stampede week

  01-07-2020 23:48
  
  The Sandman Hotel Group isn't letting the lack of a full Calgary Stampede this year stop them from getting into the spirit of celebrating. As part of the launch of the newly-renovated, 294-room Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown location, rooms are being offered essentially for free during what would have been the 10 days of Stampede. Room rates have been lowered to $75 a night and guests who book between July 3 and 12 will receive a $75 AMEX card, which can be used to cover the cost of the room
  
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• Calgary teen wins prestigious Diana Award for social work

  01-07-2020 23:10
  
  16-year-old Maddi Tory has picked up an international award for her work in Alberta hospitals. The Calgary teen is responsible for HUGS, a social enterprise meant to improve the quality of life of children who are sick. That work has garnered attention around the country, and now it’s being recognized by a royal foundation. Tory was honoured by the Diana Awards Wednesday. The ceremony highlights children around the globe who, according to the award’s website, “are going above a
  
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• Weather advisory ended for Calgary and surrounding area

  01-07-2020 23:01
  
  A weather advisory issued for Calgary and surrounding areas has ended, according to Environment Canada. Earlier in the afternoon, an advisory was issued, warning that funnel clouds could form over Calgary and the surrounding area, Environment Canada warned Wednesday. "These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms," the warning read. "This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this r
  
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• Funnel clouds possible in Calgary and surrounding area this afternoon: Environment Canada

  01-07-2020 23:01
  
  Funnel clouds could form over Calgary and the surrounding area, Environment Canada warned Wednesday. "These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms," the warning read. "This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado." As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, the warnings are in place for:Calgary Brooks-Strathmore-Vulcan Airdrie-Cochrane-O
  
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• New CMHC lending regulations kick in for home buyers

  01-07-2020 22:37
  
  If you have money saved for a down payment on a home, there’s no need to worry. If you’re looking at buying a home, and want to borrow money from a line of credit, think again. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation made changes to its lending standards last month, which went into effect  July 1. The organization will not treat non-traditional sources of down payment as equity. “This really forces the consumer to think twice or be more diligent about what is truly aff
  
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• SUV with Alta. plates crashes into grocery store in downtown Vancouver

  01-07-2020 20:37
  
  Police are investigating after an SUV with Alberta licence plates crashed into the front of a grocery store at the Vancouver House development early Wednesday morning. The vehicle slammed into Fresh St. Market at around 3:30 a.m., shattering some glass near the store entrance at Howe and Pacific streets. The white SUV could be seen with its hood detached and windshield damaged in the aftermath of the collision. Witnesses say the driver and two passengers took off running before police caught up
  
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• Van with Alberta licence plates crashes into downtown Vancouver store on Canada Day

  01-07-2020 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The van crashed into the Fresh Street Market at Pacific Street and Howe Street around 3:30 a.m.
  
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• SUV with Alberta licence plates crashes into downtown Vancouver store on Canada Day

  01-07-2020 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The SUV crashed into the Fresh Street Market at Pacific Street and Howe Street around 3:30 a.m.
  
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• Relaxed visitor policies at Alberta continuing care centres expected in coming weeks

  01-07-2020 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Visitor restrictions were placed at continuing care facilities in Alberta early on in the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 'I love this country:' Brazilian cowboy nears end of epic horse ride in Calgary

  01-07-2020 19:34
  
  Filipe Masetti Leite stops for a break from another long day in the saddle on his year-long trek encountering bugs, bears, buffalo and bad weather. The Brazilian cowboy, 33, who grew up in Canada and wants to become a Canadian citizen, is to finish his 3,400-kilometre journey by horse from Alaska to Calgary on Friday. The 2020 Calgary Stampede, set to start the same day, was cancelled due to COVID-19. Despite the cancellation, Masetti Leite was named the event's official parade marshal. He is to
  
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• NHL will select Edmonton, Toronto as two final hub city picks: TSN

  01-07-2020 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The NHL is leaning towards Edmonton and Toronto as the final picks for the two hub cities for playoffs, according to a TSN insider. 
  
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• NHL will select Edmonton, Toronto as two final hub city picks: reports

  01-07-2020 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The NHL is leaning towards Edmonton and Toronto as the final picks for the two hub cities for playoffs, according to a TSN insider. 
  
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• Alberta climbing community seeks change for ‘racist, sexist’ mountain, trail names

  01-07-2020 18:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's climbing community is making a push to change some controversial names for both mountains and rock climbing trails in the province.
  
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• Calgary co-housing project aims to bring residents together

  01-07-2020 17:29
  
  A group of Calgarians is getting closer to making their dream homes a reality but their future residences are not your typical houses. It's a co-housing project, a concept that involves several private homes clustered around shared space. Benefits include saving money and reducing residents' environmental footprint. "You own your own unit that's self-contained," said John Mungham, a member of the Mosaic Village group. "But it’s connected to other people in that same community who share a c
  
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• NHL close to naming Edmonton, Toronto as hub cities: TSN

  01-07-2020 17:06
  
  The NHL is leaning toward naming Edmonton and Toronto as the two hub cities where the league will return to play this summer, according to TSN. In a string of tweets Wednesday morning, TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie says barring any last minute complications Edmonton and Toronto will be chosen.Barring any last-minute complications, and we have seen some of those (Vancouver and Las Vegas), the two NHL Hub cities will be Edmonton and Toronto. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2020 Mc
  
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• Happy Canada, hockey fans: NHL close to naming Edmonton, Toronto as hub cities, says TSN

  01-07-2020 17:06
  
  The equivalent of waking up to gifts under the tree Christmas morning for Canadian hockey fans is waking up July 1 to speculation its country could host both NHL playoff hubs. Barring last-minute complications, Edmonton and Toronto are expected to host the rest of National Hockey League playoffs, say insiders. Although nothing is official yet, a spike in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has seemed to push the NHL’s plans north of the American-Canadian border. But, as TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKen
  
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• South Region adds four new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2020 17:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  South Region adds four new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Woman from racist video in Coquitlam park comes forward

  01-07-2020 16:52
  
  A woman caught on camera making racist remarks to a pair of women of colour in Coquitlam’s Minnekhada Regional Park has come forward to apologize and offer her version of what happened on Sunday evening. “They said some things that triggered me and it made me angry and I said some things that I shouldn’t have,” said Andrea Tylczak, who is white. The video starts in the middle of a dispute between Tylczak and two other women over proper etiquette in the park when it comes
  
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• Alberta man attempting to break 6-day distance running record set nearly 130 years ago

  01-07-2020 16:50
  
  The average person who takes a week-long vacation from their day job might use the time off to relax and unwind, but a north-central Alberta man has different ideas.  On July 1, ultra-marathoner Matt ‘Shep’ Shepard will put his body to the ultimate test by seeing just how far he can run over the course of six days.  The Valleyview, Alta. resident will run as far as possible between 9 a.m. July 1 and 9 a.m. July 7 at the Legion Track in Grande Priaire.  His goal is to b
  
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• Province invests $27.8 million investment to Lethbridge's Exhibition Park - rdnewsnow.com

  01-07-2020 16:41 via rdnewsnow.com
  
  Province invests $27.8 million investment to Lethbridge's Exhibition Park  rdnewsnow.com
  
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• Snuggle some goats at the Lethbridge Corn Maze - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2020 16:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Snuggle some goats at the Lethbridge Corn Maze  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• More than 20 arrested as Seattle cops clear 'occupied' zone

  01-07-2020 15:42
  
  Seattle police showed up in force early Wednesday at the city's "occupied" protest zone, tore down demonstrators' tents and used bicycles to herd the protesters after the mayor ordered the area cleared following two fatal shootings in less than two weeks. Television images showed no signs of clashes between the police, many dressed in riot gear, and dozens of protesters at the "Capitol Hill Occupied Protest" zone that was set up near downtown following the police killing of George Floyd in Minne
  
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• COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows

  01-07-2020 13:15
  
  A different kind of Canada Day has dawned across the country, with large celebrations in many parts of the nation replaced with backyard barbecues and digital events due to COVID-19. The pandemic has led to the cancellation of high-profile events like the annual pomp and pageantry on Parliament Hill in favour of online offerings to keep crowds from gathering. Instead, the Ottawa shows will be streamed at midday and in the evening, followed by virtual fireworks as part of a buffet of digital acti
  
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• Fitch lowers Alberta credit rating, cites concerns on heavy borrowing

  01-07-2020 07:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's plan to relaunch its economy is taking a hit right out of the starting gate.
  
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• Tuesday night collision on Sarcee Trail

  01-07-2020 05:57
  
  Three vehicles were involved in a collision on Sarcee Trail  that took place around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday night. Calgary Police said one of the three vehicles involved rolled over. They reported minor injuries but weren't specific about how many people were involved. Traffic was disrupted on southbound Sarcee Trail, but not northbound. This is a developing story....UPDATE: Multi-vehicle incident, SB Sarcee Tr approaching Bow Tr SW, blocking the right lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/
  
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• Multi-vehicle collision on Sarcee Trail

  01-07-2020 05:57
  
  Three vehicles were involved in a collision on Sarcee Trail  that took place around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday. Calgary Police said one of the three vehicles involved rolled over. They reported minor injuries but weren't specific about how many people were involved. Traffic was disrupted on southbound Sarcee Trail, but not northbound. This is a developing story....UPDATE: Multi-vehicle incident, SB Sarcee Tr approaching Bow Tr SW, blocking the right lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/JU5R7e
  
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• Some students weighing the option of taking a gap year due to COVID-19 regulations

  01-07-2020 05:41
  
  Azmain Abrer recently graduated from Ernest Manning High School. Like many other high school graduates, his sights are set on post-secondary. After being accepted to the University of Toronto for the fall, Abrer is deferring his acceptance until next fall. For Abrer, the prospect of post-secondary in a pandemic lacks something essential - like classes. “It’s mostly about the people and the experience and I’m a guy who learns really, really well in a classroom setting, where I&r
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: June 30

  01-07-2020 04:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Tuesday, June 30, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Liam Nixon.
  
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• Hotel owner says CERB hurting short-staffed Waterton employers

  01-07-2020 04:31
  
  The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit has been a saving grace for people all across the country. However, for some employers, it has turned into an obstacle. “What we have ended up finding is a lot of the students that we have had in the past, they were telling us that they were more than comfortable to sit on CERB,” said Shameer Suleman  the owner of the Bayshore Inn and Spa and half a dozen other businesses in Waterton Lakes National Park. Suleman hires around 140 employees
  
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• Alberta will invest $27.8M on new agri-food hub for Lethbridge's Exhibition Park - CBC.ca

  01-07-2020 03:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta will invest $27.8M on new agri-food hub for Lethbridge's Exhibition Park  CBC.ca
  
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• Suiting up for success on the ski jumps

  01-07-2020 02:49
  
  Ski jumping is a downhill sport. But over the last few years, it’s been an uphill climb for Canadian athletes. Ski jumps like the ones at Winsport are closing down and lack of funding has made it tough for an athlete to survive, according to Natalie Eilers of the Canadian National Ski Jumping team. “It definitely hasn’t been easy. Most of our costs come from us and our parents,” she told CTV. “We do get a little bit of coverage from the government and Ski Jumping Ca
  
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• Saskatoon police chief orders investigation into outing allegation

  01-07-2020 02:05
  
  Saskatoon police Chief Troy Cooper says he has asked for an investigation into an allegation that an officer threatened to out a gay man to his family during an arrest. "I asked for an investigation to occur because I also need to know what preceded this event and what steps that our officers take before he was taken into custody,” Cooper said Tuesday during a virtual media conference. Cooper said members of the LGBT community are more likely to be victimized and the police service is taki
  
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• Alberta push to suspend temporary foreign worker program concerning for food industry

  01-07-2020 01:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an effort to see out-of-work Albertans hired to fill vacant positions, Premier Jason Kenney’s UCP government will be asking the federal government to suspend large sections of its temporary foreign worker program for the next 12 months. Tom Vernon reports.
  
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• Province announces nearly $28 million for Exhibition Park in Lethbridge

  01-07-2020 01:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney said the estimated ongoing economic impact to Lethbridge and southern Alberta will grow to $90 million annually with the expansion of Exhibition Park.
  
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• How heavy June rainfall has impacted southern Alberta farming - Globalnews.ca

  01-07-2020 00:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  How heavy June rainfall has impacted southern Alberta farming  Globalnews.ca
  
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• How heavy June rainfall has impacted southern Alberta farming

  01-07-2020 00:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  "To be quite honest, if southern Alberta gets one inch of rain it probably could add up to $20 million in crop production." 
  
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• Lethbridge YMCA to open July 18th with restrictions - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2020 00:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge YMCA to open July 18th with restrictions  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 22-year-old Calgary composer Rachel Hardy chosen as one of 6 winners in worldwide HBO scoring contest

  01-07-2020 00:47
  
  The challenge was to take a four-minute-long scene from HBO’s Westworld series and put it to music. Rachel Hardy thought there might be about 500 entries and she wanted to learn more about the craft she’s studying at the University of Calgary,  so she gave it a shot. Why not? It turns out upwards of 11,000 composers from all over the world submitted entries to the Westworld HBO, Spitfire Audio contest, and Hardy landed in the top six. “I feel very humbled," said Hardy, in
  
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• Alberta push to suspend TFW program raising concerns in restaurant industry

  01-07-2020 00:25 via globalnews.ca
  As of December 2019, there were 10,188 temporary foreign workers in Alberta, 62 per cent of them were working in the service industry.
  
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• How does Alberta keep track of recovered COVID-19 cases?

  01-07-2020 00:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chief medical officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains how Alberta Health tracks COVID-19 cases to determine when someone can be moved from the active cases to recovered category.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 4 Edmonton restaurants

  01-07-2020 00:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 15 positive cases at Greta Bar, six at Earls Tin Palace, 10 at the Pint on Jasper Avenue and nine at Local on Jasper Avenue.
  
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• Why are weddings in Alberta not in the expanded outdoor gathering limit?

  01-07-2020 00:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why weddings are not among the outdoor activities that can now have up to 200 people, saying the social nature of weddings present a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission, as opposed to spectator events like fireworks, rodeos, sports games and outdoor performances.
  
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