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UCP appoints panel to review affordable housing in Alberta

09-07-2020 23:52 via globalnews.ca

Over the next few months, the panel will hear from diverse groups and go through research to come up with ways to "better provide housing for Albertans in need."

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Cardston County, Lethbridge County, Fort Macleod see new COVID cases Thursday - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 23:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Cardston County, Lethbridge County, Fort Macleod see new COVID cases Thursday Lethbridge News Now

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NHL teams hope to keep COVID-19 at bay as training camps loom on the horizon

09-07-2020 23:49 via globalnews.ca

Once NHL players enter so-called "bubbles'' in two hub cities later this month as part of the league's blueprint to resuscitate its pandemic-halted season, teams should -- at least in theory -- be fairly well-protected from the threat of COVID-19.

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McDonald's to reopen dining rooms at 31 Calgary locations

09-07-2020 23:41

More than two dozen McDonald's restaurants in the City of Calgary will be allowing customers to eat inside dining rooms again now that a number of health precautions have been put in place. The reopening of the locations follows the successful rollout of take-out options at 30 Canadian restaurants in the chain, a release says. Returning customers will be seeing a number of health and safety measures installed in the stores, including hand sanitizer dispensers, floor markers and protective screen

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Group camping reservations for Alberta to open with COVID-19 recommendations

09-07-2020 23:31 via globalnews.ca

Starting July 14, launch times to book group campsites will be staggered by region.

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Security issue identified with COVID-tracing app, ABTraceTogether - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 23:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Security issue identified with COVID-tracing app, ABTraceTogether Lethbridge News Now

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Three more COVID-19 deaths linked to Edmonton hospital outbreak

09-07-2020 23:02

Three new deaths are being linked to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Misericordia hospital on Thursday. The three patients were men in their 70s, 80s, and 90s respectively, according to the province. Also on Thursday, the province confirmed 37 new cases of COVID-19 across Alberta. The number of active cases fell by 24 to 584 while the number of recoveries grew by 58 to 7,774. A total of 161 Albertans have now died due to COVID-19. On Wednesday, officials confirmed that cases connec

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Provincial COVID-19 update to come Thursday

09-07-2020 23:02

A COVID-19 update by Alberta Health will be made online Thursday afternoon after the province announced the day before one more person had died from the infections disease, and that it had caused a "full facility outbreak" at Edmonton’s Misericordia Community Hospital. Alberta’s case count rose by 46 on Wednesday to a total of 8,482. More than 7,700 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19, including 57 new recoveries on Wednesday. However, a total of 158 Albertans have now died due to

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3 more COVID-19 deaths linked to Edmonton hospital outbreak

09-07-2020 23:02

Three new deaths are being linked to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Misericordia hospital on Thursday. The three patients were men in their 70s, 80s, and 90s respectively, according to the province. An additional staff member at the hospital has also tested positive. There have now been 16 patients who have tested positive and 16 staff members. A total of six people have died from COVID-19 in connection with the outbreak at the hospital. Admissions at the hospital are still closed, and

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3 more COVID-19 deaths linked Misericordia outbreak on Thursday

09-07-2020 23:02

Three new deaths are being linked to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Misericordia hospital on Thursday. The three patients were men in their 70s, 80s, and 90s respectively, according to the province. Also on Thursday, the province confirmed 37 new cases of COVID-19 across Alberta. The number of active cases fell by 24 to 584 while the number of reoveries grew by 58 to 7,774. A total of 161 Albertans have now died due to COVID-19. On Wednesday, officials confirmed that cases connect

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Pregnant Canadians worry they won’t get parental leave benefits because work hours affected by COVID-19

09-07-2020 22:19 via globalnews.ca

With COVID-19 causing layoffs and cutbacks to work hours, some pregnant Canadians worry they won't meet the 600 hours needed to qualify for EI maternity and parental benefits.

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Calgary condo prices tanking due to glut of options for buyers: Royal LePage Benchmark broker

09-07-2020 22:17

Condominium prices in Calgary have taken a 9.7 per cent drop over the past year, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey released Thursday. The average condo price in the city dropped to $252,308 in June. That’s in sharp contrast to condo prices across the country, which saw a 5.3 per cent increase to raise the average price to $503,983. A glut of condos on the market can be blamed on the decrease in prices says Corinne Lyall, broker for Royal LePage Benchmark. This trend is likel

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Police chiefs call for decriminalization of personal drug use

09-07-2020 22:06

Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs as the best way to battle substance abuse and addiction. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is proposing increased access to health care, treatment and social services to divert people away from the criminal justice system. This would apply to people possessing a small amount of illicit drugs for personal consumption. The Trudeau government has already legalized recreational use of marijuan

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Entire Lethbridge housing complex shut down by Alberta Health Services - CTV News

09-07-2020 22:03 via calgary.ctvnews.ca

Entire Lethbridge housing complex shut down by Alberta Health Services CTV News

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10 Alberta homes shuttered over rodent infestation, discarded needles and human waste

09-07-2020 22:03

Residents of an entire string of homes in a townhouse complex in Lethbridge, Alta. are being forced out due to a long list of serious health problems discovered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). All 10 units of Jade Court, located at 638 8 St. S., have been ordered closed by health officials after inspectors found a significant amount of issues during inspections conducted in June and July. Some of the problems include rodent infestations, human and animal excrement, rotting garbage left over fr

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New rule will force 'exhausted' Canadian students out of the United States

09-07-2020 21:37

A new rule set to be imposed on international students means thousands of Canadians will have to return home from studying in the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified post-secondary institutions on Monday of coming changes for the fall semester. Starting in September, international students will be forced to leave the country or transfer to another school if their college or university is only offering online courses. The guidelines put pressure on schools

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4 City of Calgary pools set to reopen by appointment only beginning Friday morning

09-07-2020 21:37

The City of Calgary will be welcoming the public back to four of its aquatic and fitness centres Friday morning and visitors will encounter enhanced safety measures throughout the facilities. The pools have been closed since mid-March in response to the COVID-19-related public health orders. As of 6 a.m. Friday, the following recreation centres will be open to members of the public who pre-register:Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre Glenmore Aquati

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4 City of Calgary pools set to reopen by appointment beginning Friday morning

09-07-2020 21:37

The City of Calgary will be welcoming the public back to four of its aquatic and fitness centres Friday morning and visitors will encounter enhanced safety measures throughout the facilities. The pools have been closed since mid-March in response to the COVID-19-related public health orders. As of 6 a.m. Friday, the following recreation centres will be open to members of the public who pre-register:Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre Glenmore Aquati

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4 City of Calgary pools set to reopen by appointment beginning Friday

09-07-2020 21:37

The City of Calgary will be welcoming the public back to four of its aquatic and fitness centres Friday morning and visitors will encounter enhanced safety measures throughout the facilities. The pools have been closed since mid-March in response to the COVID-19-related public health orders. As of 6 a.m. Friday, the following recreation centres will be open to members of the public who pre-register:Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre Glenmore Aquati

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Quebec manhunt: Police deploy helicopters, ATVs and dogs after deaths of missing girls

09-07-2020 21:18

The Surete du Quebec (SQ) has confirmed that the bodies found by a search and rescue team in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire on Saturday are those of Romy and Norah Carpentier. An Amber Alert had been issued for Romy, six, and Norah, 11, in Levis, south of Quebec City on Thursday. It was lifted earlier Saturday when the bodies were found. The girls had gone missing along with their father Martin Carpentier, 44, after a crash on Highway 20. The search continues for the father. In a tweet Satur

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Police confirm deaths of two girls who were subject of Quebec Amber Alert

09-07-2020 21:18

The Surete du Quebec (SQ) has confirmed that the bodies found by a search and rescue team in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire on Saturday are those of Romy and Norah Carpentier. An Amber Alert had been issued for Romy, six, and Norah, 11, in Levis, south of Quebec City on Thursday. It was lifted earlier Saturday when the bodies were found. The girls had gone missing along with their father Martin Carpentier, 44, after a crash on Highway 20. The search continues for the father.#AmberAlert | Sin

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'Incomprehensible tragedy': Manhunt for father after deaths of daughters who were subject of Amber Alert

09-07-2020 21:18

The Surete du Quebec (SQ) has confirmed that the bodies found by a search and rescue team in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire on Saturday are those of Romy and Norah Carpentier. An Amber Alert had been issued for Romy, six, and Norah, 11, in Levis, south of Quebec City on Thursday. It was lifted earlier Saturday when the bodies were found. The girls had gone missing along with their father Martin Carpentier, 44, after a crash on Highway 20. The search continues for the father. In a tweet Satur

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Amber Alert update: Police confirm death of Romy and Norah Carpentier

09-07-2020 21:18

An Amber Alert issued for two young girls was lifted Saturday after the Surete du Quebec (SQ) confirmed that a search and rescue team found the bodies of Romy and Norah Carpentier in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire. At first, the SQ did not confirm that it was the two young girls missing since Wednesday, but later confirmed that it was the six and 11-year-old girls. An Amber Alert was issued for Romy and Norah, in Levis, south of Quebec City on Thursday. The girls went missing along

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Amber Alert update: Bodies of two young girls found in search area, manhunt underway

09-07-2020 21:18

The Amber Alert issued Thursday was lifted after the Surete du Quebec (SQ) confirmed that a search and rescue team found the inanimate bodies of two young girls on Saturday in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire. Authorities are still searching for their father. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge. An Amber Alert was issued for Romy Carpentier, 6, and Norah Carpentier, 11, in Levis, south of Quebec City, who went missing along with their father Martin C

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Amber Alert update: Bodies of two young girls found in search area

09-07-2020 21:18

The Amber Alert issued Thursday was lifted after the Surete du Quebec (SQ) confirmed that a search and rescue team found the bodies of two young girls on Saturday in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire. Authorities are still searching for their father. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge. An Amber Alert was issued for Romy Carpentier, 6, and Norah Carpentier, 11, in Levis, south of Quebec City, who went missing along with their father Martin Carpentier,

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Amber Alert lifted: Two young girls' bodies found after search

09-07-2020 21:18

The Amber Alert issued Thursday was lifted after search and rescue agents found the two young girls' lifeless bodies on Saturday in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire. Authorities are still searching for the girls' father. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge. The Amber Alert issued Thursday for two girls in Levis, south of Quebec City, who went missing along with their father following a crash on Highway 20, is still in effect Saturday. Romy Carpentier

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Anti-racism activists unhappy with process of Calgary's hearings on systemic racism

09-07-2020 21:16

Anti-racism groups say the City of Calgary should be ashamed of how it’s handling a public hearing on systemic discrimination. There are more than 200 Calgarians registered to speak over the course of the hearing that has now extended into a third day, but many are concerned about a five-minute time limit to explain their story. The anti-racism group, called United Black People Allyship movement, has compared the hearing to herding in cattle and lumping every person of colour into one grou

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Severe thunderstorm watches in place for parts of central and southern Alberta

09-07-2020 20:35

Severe thunderstorm watches are again in place for parts of central and southern Alberta. Environment Canada issued the watches just before noon Thursday. Areas under a watch include:Calgary Airdrie-Cochrane-Olds Okotoks-High River-Claresholm Rocky Mountain House-Caroline Whitecourt-Edson-Fox Creek-Swan Hills"Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain," reads the warning. "Large hail can dama

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Alberta police warning of gold scams, distraction thefts across province

09-07-2020 20:24 via globalnews.ca

Police said scammers will approach people in parking lots or busy roadways and will try to sell them fake gold while attempting to steal valuables from the victim.

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Alberta authorities warn of gold scams and distraction thefts after increase in incidents

09-07-2020 20:19

They'll sometimes approach their victim and, with a simple motion, steal a piece of jewellery or other item of value. In other incidents, the criminals pretend to be in trouble and ask for help from a victim in exchange for phony gold. Authorities say distraction thefts and gold scams such as these are increasing in Alberta and they need the public's help to curb the incidents. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's (ALERT) Criminal Intelligence Service Alberta (CISA) says since the end of

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Group reservations launch July 14 for Alberta's provincial campgrounds

09-07-2020 20:13

Group camping reservations in Alberta will launch July 14, which will be staggered by region. Times the regions will be available include:South at 9 a.m. Kananaskis Country at 11 a.m. Central at 1 p.m. North at 3 p.m.Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-877-537-2757. An account must be created to book online and once a site has been selected, it will be held for 20 minutes so the transaction can be completed. The first day for arrivals will be July 16 or 23, depending on the site loca

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Alberta doctors warn some COVID-19 patients may see long-term health impacts

09-07-2020 20:06 via globalnews.ca

An Alberta doctor says there has been some emerging discussion of people who have prolonged symptoms for months, such as fatigue and other debilitating symptoms after recovering from COVID-19.

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Calgary Folk Music Festival releases 2020 at-home lineup

09-07-2020 19:59

The Calgary Folk Music Festival is going forward this July with a series of concerts fans can watch from home. The festival will broadcast livestreamed concerts, memorable archival footage and interviews from July 23-26, the original dates of the event that was cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Headliners this year include Calgary’s Copperhead, Alberta’s Corb Lund and Amythyst Kiah of Our Natives Daughters. The 41st year of the festival will also include shows from:Ange

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Man files complaint against Edmonton police officers over 'reckless, thoughtless, and degrading' arrest

09-07-2020 19:46

Warning: This story contains imagery and language some readers may find disturbing. A complaint of police brutality and misconduct has been filed against city officers by a man who says his wrongful arrest felt more like a kidnapping. In a formal complaint to the Edmonton Police Service’s Professional Standards Branch, Jamie-Dean Sauter recounts being arrested in a Circle K at 116 Street and 104 Avenue on May 14 around 8:15 p.m. By Sauter’s account, he was approached by six EPS

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Meghan tries to prevent 'friends' being named in suit - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 19:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Meghan tries to prevent 'friends' being named in suit Lethbridge News Now

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Downtown Farmers' Market to open July 22 at new location - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 19:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Downtown Farmers' Market to open July 22 at new location Lethbridge News Now

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Report identifies several areas of “immediate change” needed for Lethbridge's SCS - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 19:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Report identifies several areas of “immediate change” needed for Lethbridge's SCS Lethbridge News Now

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Police: 5 arrested in Los Angeles death of rapper Pop Smoke - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 19:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Police: 5 arrested in Los Angeles death of rapper Pop Smoke Lethbridge News Now

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AP source: Feds feared Epstein confidante might kill herself - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 19:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

AP source: Feds feared Epstein confidante might kill herself Lethbridge News Now

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Alberta targets petrochemicals investment with new grant program

09-07-2020 19:10

Demand for items manufactured with petrochemicals has skyrocketed during the global COVID-19 pandemic and the province is now looking to bolster the industry within Alberta through grants. The provincial government has launched its 10-year Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program to attract "multi-billion dollar investments to petrochemical projects throughout Alberta." The petrochemicals manufacturing industry hub in Alberta — with centres in Grande Prairie, Joffre and Medicine Hat &mdash

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'She’s a survivor': 102 year-old Albertan recovers from COVID-19

09-07-2020 19:01

A 102-year-old Alberta woman known for her positive attitude is the oldest person in the province to survive the coronavirus, according to Alberta Health Services. Muriel McInnes tested positive for COVID-19 on May 31 and since older people are at a higher risk of developing serious complications, her family was very concerned. But they said the 102-year-old suffered a mild case with a slight cough and fever but was feeling better a few days later. “The likelihood of surviving this terribl

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Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 18:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens Lethbridge News Now

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Canada joins international group of 22 countries to protect oceans - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 18:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Canada joins international group of 22 countries to protect oceans Lethbridge News Now

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Lethbridge's river valley fire ban has been lifted - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 18:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Lethbridge's river valley fire ban has been lifted Lethbridge News Now

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Calgary man charged in robbery at southeast TD Canada Trust

09-07-2020 18:13

A 37-year-old Calgary man is facing charges related to a robbery at a southeast TD Canada Trust earlier this week. A man went into a branch in the 3000 block of 17th Avenue S.E. about 4:20 p.m. on Monday and demanded money. Police say he threatened the bank employees and indicated he had a gun then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported. A suspect was arrested a short distance away. Francis Michael Cutter, 37, has been charged with robbery and committing an indictable

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Stabbing in southeast Calgary sends man to hospital

09-07-2020 17:18

A man is in hospital following a stabbing in southeast Calgary early Thursday. Police were called to the 2200 block of 48th Street S.E. just after 2 a.m. for reports of a disturbance and found a man suffering slash wounds He was taken to hospital and was not being cooperative with investigators. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403.266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Parents concerned about children's social lives, survey says - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 16:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Parents concerned about children's social lives, survey says Lethbridge News Now

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Justices rule swath of Oklahoma remains tribal reservation - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 16:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Justices rule swath of Oklahoma remains tribal reservation Lethbridge News Now

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Supreme Court says Congress can't get Trump records, for now - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 16:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Supreme Court says Congress can't get Trump records, for now Lethbridge News Now

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Wisconsin Supreme Court OKs GOP-authored lame-duck laws - Lethbridge News Now

09-07-2020 16:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com

Wisconsin Supreme Court OKs GOP-authored lame-duck laws Lethbridge News Now

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