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• Province confirms another six COVID cases in Lethbridge Friday, 15 for South Zone - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2020 23:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Province confirms another six COVID cases in Lethbridge Friday, 15 for South Zone  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta logs second consecutive 100-case day, adds 2 more COVID-19 deaths

  17-07-2020 23:51
  
  Alberta added more than 100 cases of COVID-19 for the second day in a row Friday. The province reported 105 cases of the coronavirus, bringing the active-case count to 859. Hospitals across the province are treating 68 patients with COVID-19, with 13 of them receiving care in ICUs. Two more Albertans died as a result of the virus since Thursday's update. Calgary has 338 active infections, while Edmonton has 182. There are currently six regions in the province's watch category: Mackenzie County,
  
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• Alberta confirms 105 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, 2 additional deaths

  17-07-2020 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta recorded 105 more confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday as well as two more deaths related to COVID-19.
  
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• Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming ready to turn pro - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2020 23:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadian international midfielder Jessie Fleming ready to turn pro  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Red Deer university student makes select program in Ottawa

  17-07-2020 23:29
  
  A local graduate will be heading to Ottawa in August to participate in the Page Program. Abbie Good, a recent Lindsay Thurber High School graduate, is one of 40 students from across Canada selected for the Page Program. The program allows undergraduates to experience first-hand what goes on in the House of Commons and around Parliament Hill. “It’s one of my proudest achievements,” said Good. “It’s going to be a really good opportunity for me to get an inside look on
  
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• Work truck used to help RCMP end pursuit near Fort Macleod, 3 people arrested

  17-07-2020 23:21
  
  Three people are facing drug and driving-related charges after police got help from a resident to stop a fleeing vehicle near Fort Macleod, Alta. on Wednesday. RCMP officers attempted to make a traffic stop just before 2:30 p.m. but the vehicle sped away, crashing through the fence of a business in the 400 block of 12th Street, in the southern Alberta town about 173 kilometres south of Calgary. Police spotted the vehicle again about 40 minutes later on Range Road 262 near Township Road 64 and it
  
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• 'Intolerable' hate incidents continue to rise in Vancouver: police - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2020 22:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'Intolerable' hate incidents continue to rise in Vancouver: police  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CSIS warrant examination of 'critical importance' to Canadians: watchdog chair - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2020 22:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  CSIS warrant examination of 'critical importance' to Canadians: watchdog chair  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta curriculum: Where are the gaps when it comes to teaching about racism?

  17-07-2020 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's curriculum is under review, and experts say there's a lot of room for improvement when it comes to required teaching about racism.
  
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• Canadian water-skiing legend Kreg Llewellyn dead at 52

  17-07-2020 22:27
  
  The water-skiing community has lost a world champion athlete and beloved human being. Kreg Llewellyn leaves behind an incredible legacy that touched many lives both in his personal endeavours and water sports communities. Llewellyn began his water-skiing career in the 1970s at his family's cottage on Sylvan Lake. He became known as an innovator who was willing to try anything, pulling off previously unimaginable tricks and at high rates of speed. He also helped design and test the first-ever Sku
  
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• 1 new death reported amid COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton’s Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre

  17-07-2020 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  A COVID-19 outbreak at a south Edmonton continuing care centre continues to grow, with one additional death related to the disease reported Friday.
  
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• Baby tests positive for COVID-19 in Vancouver newborn ICU outbreak

  17-07-2020 22:23
  
  Health officials now say fewer than 10 people have been exposed to COVID-19 at a neonatal intensive care unit in downtown Vancouver, with only one confirmed case of the virus in a newborn infant. On Saturday, B.C.’s Ministry of Health told CTV News it could not say if the parents had tested positive for the coronavirus as they were awaiting results and more data by Monday. The previous day, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry called a press conference to address the outbreak at the
  
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• Baby among positive COVID-19 cases at Vancouver hospital's newborn ICU

  17-07-2020 22:23
  
  Health officials say fewer than 10 people have tested positive for COVID-19 following an outbreak at a neonatal intensive care unit in downtown Vancouver, but one of them is a newborn infant. B.C.’s provincial health officer says the baby at St. Paul’s Hospital has no symptoms of the virus at this time and the other confirmed cases are all mild. “Some infants can have more severe illness. There's not been any severe illness in B.C. or in Canada that we're aware of and most youn
  
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• Accused man who police say stabbed his brother to death appears in court

  17-07-2020 22:20
  
  A court hearing was held Friday for a Calgary man accused of stabbing his own brother to death a week ago. Nathaniel Watson, 25, was charged with second-degree murder a day after he was arrested in connection with the stabbing death of his brother Brandon Watson, also 25. Police were called to a housing complex in the 3800 block of 19th Avenue S.W. at about 10:30 p.m. on July 10 for reports of a disturbance. They found Brandon suffering from a single stab wound at the scene. He was taken to hosp
  
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• Alberta has most active COVID cases per capita, as some provinces see infections spike after reopening

  17-07-2020 22:15
  
  The number of people that currently have COVID-19 in Alberta is now roughly double that of Ontario on a per capita basis, following a spike in new cases after the province began reopening its economy in June. The recent rise in infections in some provinces have highlighted concerns over the consequences of reopening too soon, but the notable increase in Alberta is also sparking worries the Western province could become the new hot spot for Canada. Alberta reported 120 new cases on Thursday, its
  
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• YMCA Calgary set to welcome back the public after pandemic-related closure

  17-07-2020 21:56
  
  YMCA Calgary facilities will officially reopen their doors to the public on Monday. "We can’t wait to welcome back our members and participants to our centres of community throughout Calgary," said Shannon Doram, YMCA Calgary president and CEO. "Over the months we have been closed, lots of planning has happened behind the scenes to ensure that the YMCA meets the highest standard of health and safety. "Visitors can expect our YMCAs will be the same kind, considerate and safe spaces they hav
  
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• Amazon packages mysteriously appearing at your door? BBB says it's a scam.

  17-07-2020 21:24
  
  A new scheme used by criminals may seem like a good thing at first, but consumer groups say there is a dark side to the idea. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) says fraudsters are using Amazon to deliver random products to customers throughout North America. The victims of the technique, called 'brushing', may not understand why they're being given products for free. At face value, the reason for these strange deliveries may be innocuous, the BBB says. Most often, the companies are using your add
  
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• Calgarian accused of attempting to collect $760K in tax refund scheme using fake job ads

  17-07-2020 21:22
  
  A Calgary man faces charges after allegedly collecting personal data through fake job postings and using the information to fraudulently prepare hundreds of personal tax returns. According to the Canadian Revenue Agency, an attempt was made to have more than $760,000 deposited in bank accounts controlled by Chun 'Ted' Zhu after the Calgarian allegedly prepared and filed 317 personal tax returns in 2019. The CRA alleges Zhu posted fake job ads in March 2018 and collected the information of applic
  
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• Notley calls recent reports of discussions between AER and industry ‘very troubling’

  17-07-2020 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley questioned the integrity of both the Alberta Energy Regulator and the minister is being called into question after documents released to Global News show industry lobbied AER for relief on monitoring requirements amid the pandemic.
  
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• Alberta lake communities clamp down on beach crowds amid COVID-19

  17-07-2020 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sylvan Lake will see more enforcement on the town's lakefront this weekend following reports of overcrowding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Justice Minister on SCS issues in Lethbridge, what the future could hold - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2020 20:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Justice Minister on SCS issues in Lethbridge, what the future could hold  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alcohol, drugs suspected in Alberta highway crash that injured 4 people

  17-07-2020 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said early indications are that an eastbound car sideswiped a tractor trailer, causing the car to enter the ditch and roll.
  
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• Alcohol and drugs suspected in 2-vehicle crash near Cochrane, Alta.

  17-07-2020 20:00
  
  Authorities are looking for a tractor-trailer that was involved in a serious crash with a sedan that ended up sending four people to hospital. Cochrane RCMP were called to the scene, in the eastbound lanes on Highway 1 near Highway 22, at about 9:40 a.m. Friday. Initial reports indicated a car with four occupants sideswiped a tractor trailer unit while heading towards the city of Calgary. The smaller vehicle then lost control, crashed into the ditch and rolled over. Two occupants of the vehicle
  
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• 'Nobody has COVID-19 and we’re not quarantined': Alberta Hutterite colony refutes outbreak claim

  17-07-2020 19:30
  
  Members of a southern Alberta Hutterite colony say claims that they are under quarantine as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak are ridiculous. On Thursday morning, the town of Claresholm, M.D. of Willow Creek and Livingstone-Macleod MLA Roger Reid issued a joint statement indicating the Willow Creek Hutterite colony was under quarantine as a result of an outbreak of COVID-19. News of an outbreak confused Carol Wipf, a Willow Creek colony member who says there have been no cases of COVID-19 and the
  
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• 'Nobody has COVID-19 and we're not quarantined': Alberta Hutterite colony refutes outbreak claim

  17-07-2020 19:30
  
  Members of a southern Alberta Hutterite colony say claims that they are under quarantine as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak are ridiculous. On Thursday morning, the town of Claresholm, M.D. of Willow Creek and Livingstone-Macleod MLA Roger Reid issued a joint statement indicating the Willow Creek Hutterite Colony was under quarantine as a result of an outbreak of COVID-19. News of an outbreak confused Carol Wipf, a Willow Creek Colony member who says there have been no cases of COVID-19 and the
  
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• Paul Hinman named interim leader of Alberta’s new Wildrose Independence Party

  17-07-2020 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Members of the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta and Wexit Alberta voted to merge their parties in June, forming the new party.
  
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• Lethbridge transit returning to regular routes August 4 - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2020 19:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge transit returning to regular routes August 4  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta records highest daily COVID-19 jump since May

  17-07-2020 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta reported a jump to 120 new infections on Thursday — the highest number since May 2. A month ago, when some restrictions of businesses and gatherings eased, new daily cases hovered in the 30s and 40s.
  
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• Trees toppled, buildings damaged south of Edmonton as severe weather tears through Alberta

  17-07-2020 17:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents in Millet, Alta., are cleaning up after a severe thunderstorm toppled trees, downed power lines and tore up gas lines Thursday night.
  
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• $430K in drugs seized from Beltline home, warrant issued

  17-07-2020 17:08
  
  One man faces seven charges and an arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect following a significant drug bust in the Beltline. The drug trafficking investigation began in February following a tip to Crime Stoppers. Officers searched a home in the 200 block of 13th Avenue S.E. Tuesday afternoon and seized a sizable quantity of illicit drugs and $30,000 in cash. The seized drugs include:Cocaine (four kilograms in brick form) Oxycodone (1,102 pills) MDMA (133 grams) Psilocybin (116 grams
  
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• David Thompson Highway upgrades to be announced

  17-07-2020 15:54
  
  Premier Jason Kenney is set to announce improvements to the David Thompson Highway in central Alberta on Friday. The David Thompson Highway, Alberta Highway 11, begins east of Red Deer and extends into the Rocky Mountains. The details will be announced at an event in Sylvan Lake at 9:00 a.m. Kenney will be joined by Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon, Transportation Minister Ric McIver and Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen. Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre and Rocky Mountain House Mayor
  
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• $120M-upgrade for David Thompson Highway in central Alberta

  17-07-2020 15:54
  
  The provincial government announced plans on Friday to twin the David Thompson Highway between Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House. The highway, also known as Highway 11, begins east of Red Deer and extends into the Rocky Mountains. The $120-million upgrade is expected to improve traffic flow between Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House, a 66-kilometre span. "It will mean a safer commute for our youth, who will be able to stay in their home community and travel to Red Deer College for their stu
  
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• Rising gold to offset second-quarter pandemic hits on precious metals miners: analysts

  17-07-2020 15:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Temporary mine closures, production losses, care and maintenance expenses and costs for new health and safety protocols will weigh heavily on second-quarter results for miners, said Moody's Investor Service in a recent report.
  
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• Ping pong ball-sized hail in southern Alberta? Another day of storm potential

  17-07-2020 15:06
  
  Calgary is once again in the developmental periphery for stormy weather. Unstable activity will glide off the foothills this afternoon but likely won’t reach its maxima for potential energy until it’s beyond the city. That notwithstanding, severe storm watches are again possible in the city this afternoon. The storm bands could potentially offer ping pong ball-sized hail at their peak, but conditions are expected to work against the likelihood of hail that size . As an example, yeste
  
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• Calaway Park officially reopens following COVID-19-related delay of season's start

  17-07-2020 14:31
  
  Despite concerns over the spread of COVID-19, Western Canada’s largest permanent outdoor amusement park will kick off its 38th season Friday.  Calaway Park is back up and running with a different look for its 2020 campaign that will see smaller crowds compared to years past and staggered entry for guests throughout the day.  The park, situated west of Calgary city limits, will reopen to season pass holders Friday and the general public the following day. All guests will be requir
  
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• Average rent in Canada declines for third straight month - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2020 14:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Average rent in Canada declines for third straight month  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Heartbreaking': Alberta families describe waiting for life-changing drug to be made available in Canada

  17-07-2020 13:58
  
  More families are hoping a one-time treatment option for a rare condition will be made available in Alberta – while their young children still have time to see its benefits. Kaysen Martin turns two years old on Friday. A fundraiser by his family to afford Zolgensma – a one-time gene replacement therapy proven to halt and in some cases reverse the effects of spinal muscular atrophy – has nearly reached $1 million. While $1 million appears remarkable, the family is still $2 milli
  
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• Emails show how oilpatch lobbied Alberta Energy Regulator for coronavirus relief

  17-07-2020 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The newly-released document contradicts previous claims that temporary oil patch rule changes were aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Emails show how oil patch lobbied Alberta Energy Regulator for coronavirus relief

  17-07-2020 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The newly-released document contradicts previous claims that temporary oil patch rule changes were aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Bell: Lethbridge drug site — bring in the cops - Calgary Sun

  17-07-2020 13:00 via calgarysun.com
  
  Bell: Lethbridge drug site — bring in the cops  Calgary Sun
  
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• Real estate on the rise in Lethbridge - CTV Toronto

  17-07-2020 09:00 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Real estate on the rise in Lethbridge  CTV Toronto
  
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• Harm reduction advocates disheartened by government defunding of Lethbridge supervised consumption site - CTV Toronto

  17-07-2020 09:00 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Harm reduction advocates disheartened by government defunding of Lethbridge supervised consumption site  CTV Toronto
  
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• Town of Coaldale breaks ground on pathway project - Globalnews.ca

  17-07-2020 05:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Town of Coaldale breaks ground on pathway project  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Town of Coaldale breaks ground on pathway project

  17-07-2020 05:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Pathway Expansion and Enhancement Project was allocated funding in 2019-2021 capital budget discussions by the town, and now Phase 1 is underway.
  
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• Blood Tribe Police Service strengthened relations with community by refining policing methods

  17-07-2020 05:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  What has changed is their approach to policing and the non-violent methods they consistently use to interact with others.
  
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• Alberta Hutterite colonies facing coronavirus-related discrimination

  17-07-2020 05:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  "It started off with rumour," said Mayor Doug MacPherson.
  
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• Mobile supervised consumption site inadequate to meet Lethbridge's needs, critics say - CBC.ca

  17-07-2020 05:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Mobile supervised consumption site inadequate to meet Lethbridge's needs, critics say  CBC.ca
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: July 16

  17-07-2020 03:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Thursday, July 16, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Liam Nixon.
  
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• New COVID-19 watches added in Alberta, including 2 in Calgary

  17-07-2020 03:00
  
  A spike in COVID-19 cases means seven regions in the province have now entered into a "watch" status, which is an increase of three, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health announced during her daily update Thursday. "These regions are all being monitored closely and no additional measures are being taken at this time."COVID-19: Click for the latest news and analysis Coronavirus newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxThe three new areas of concern are:C
  
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• Thunderstorm floods Edmonton's Rogers Place, hub plans OK: Oilers Entertainment Group

  17-07-2020 02:31
  
  A massive rainstorm flooded a cornerstone of one of the NHL's hub city locations Thursday evening. The Oilers Entertainment Group in Edmonton confirmed "Rogers Place has suffered some water damage to the terminus of Ford Hall, along with some smaller leaks in other parts of the building." A video posted and later deleted from the Oilers subReddit showed water cascading through the ceiling and pooling on the floor of the 104 Avenue entrance.The supposed Rogers Place flooding video has been delete
  
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