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• Calgary teens find way to pay for their dance and sports programs after parents laid off

  30-07-2020 23:48
  
  They say it’s hard work but sisters Anna and Catalina Osycka have spent two months going door-to-door selling succulents. They typically sell about 30 plants a week in their small business called Succulent Addiction. The sisters make a good team because 14-year-old Anna is outgoing and has refined her sales pitch. "We’re selling succulent plants that me and my sister made because. due to the virus. both our parents lost their jobs and we’re trying to help them out," Anna says a
  
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• TC Energy says new U.S. permit to boost Keystone pipeline oil exports by next year

  30-07-2020 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CEO of TC Energy Corp. says the company will begin moving more oil from Western Canada into the United States by next year under a new U.S. presidential permit for the existing Keystone pipeline system.
  
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• Suspicious death on Piikani First Nation now determined to be homicide

  30-07-2020 23:28
  
  Police say human remains that were found on the Piikani Nation earlier this week have been identified as a missing 16-year-old boy. Piikani Nation RCMP were called to investigate the discovery of a body on July 27. An autopsy, conducted in Calgary, has now identified the victim as 16-year-old Tregan Crow Eagle, a youth that had gone missing on July 22. Officials say his manner of death has led them to believe he was murdered. Crow Eagle was last seen at a home in Brocket, Alta., a community loca
  
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• Showcasing Alberta agriculture with Open Farm Days 2020 - Lethbridge News Now

  30-07-2020 23:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Showcasing Alberta agriculture with Open Farm Days 2020  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 2 men charged in multi-million dollar investment fraud: Lethbridge police

  30-07-2020 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said a long-term investigation found that a Lethbridge man had been defrauded of more than $3.1 million by RAEU Global, a Calgary-based investment company.
  
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• Missing southern Alberta teen found dead; homicide investigation underway

  30-07-2020 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The remains of a teen who was reported missing in southern Alberta last week have been discovered and a homicide investigation is now underway.
  
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• What you need to know about going to Banff this August long weekend

  30-07-2020 22:55
  
  As the August long weekend approaches, Banff  is a popular destination, - and this year, even in a pandemic, even without international visitors, isn't looking much different than any other August long weekend. "With this really nice weather, I wouldn't be surprised if we almost have as many visitors come through as last year," said Angela Anderson, who's the media director for Banff and Lake Louise Tourism. In a news release on Thursday CEO and President of Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
  
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• Calgary teen receives signed Sidney Crosby jersey after losing his in a house fire

  30-07-2020 22:39
  
  A Calgary family who lost their home to a house fire last May have received a replacement for a treasured item damaged in the blaze. A signed Team Canada Sidney Crosby jersey was given to Hudson Matheson last Saturday after losing a similar one in the incident. The blaze tore through the family's home, causing extensive damage. Images taken after the fire showed the slightly damaged Crosby jersey still hanging on the wall. Calgary Northstars president Amy Jepson shared the Matheson's story with
  
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• 2 charged for alleged multi-million dollar fraud scheme

  30-07-2020 22:34
  
  Two men are facing charges for an alleged multi-million dollar investment fraud that saw a Lethbridge man swindled out of more than $3.1 million by a Calgary-based investment firm. The arrests come after a two-year investigation by the Lethbridge police economic crimes unit. Police allege the victim, a Lethbridge man, was seeking more than $25 million to build a project in Ontario. RAEU Global, based in Calgary, and an Okotoks brokering firm – Taurus Capital – agreed to provide the m
  
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• Air Transat cancels most winter flights out of Western Canada due to COVID-19 pandemic

  30-07-2020 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Air Transat said it is scrubbing routes that were slated to take off from Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria.
  
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• LPS charge two in multi-million dollar investment fraud - Lethbridge News Now

  30-07-2020 22:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  LPS charge two in multi-million dollar investment fraud  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Transat cancels most winter flights out of Western Canada due to pandemic

  30-07-2020 21:57
  
  Air Transat says it is cancelling all flights from Western Canada to sunshine destinations or the United States this winter, with refunds en route to customers. Tour operator Transat, which owns Air Transat, says in an online notice it is scrubbing routes that were slated to take off from Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria. The only routes out of western gateways between Nov. 1 and April 30 will be from Vancouver to Toronto and Montreal, as well as some connecting flights to Eur
  
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• Masks recommended in schools and on buses in CBE's Scenario 1 plan

  30-07-2020 21:35
  
  The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) has released guidelines for its return-to-school in September and masks will be part of the strategy. The board announced its Scenario 1 plan Thursday that would see students learning in class for all five days of the regular school week.COVID-19: Click for the latest news and analysis Coronavirus newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxA major part of the plan centres on handwashing and using hand sanitizer, particularly when it comes to
  
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• National Music Centre set to reopen Studio Bell on weekends

  30-07-2020 21:28
  
  National Music Centre will reopen Studio Bell on weekends beginning Aug. 15 with new operating hours and a reduced capacity. Admission for the first four weekends will be free between 10 a.m. and 5 pm. and guests will be required to book tickets in advance online. Tickets will have an admission time and late arrivals may not be allowed in, depending on capacity. Those without pre-booked tickets will not be admitted. Studio Bell will feature new activities and programs funded by Canadian Heritage
  
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• National Music Centre set to re-open Studio Bell on weekends

  30-07-2020 21:28
  
  National Music Centre will reopen Studio Bell on weekends beginning Aug. 15 with new operating hours and a reduced capacity. Admission for the first four weekends will be free between 10 a.m. and 5 pm. and guests will be required to book tickets in advance online. Tickets will have an admission time and late arrivals may not be allowed in, depending on capacity. Those without pre-booked tickets will not be admitted. Studio Bell will feature new activities and programs funded by Canadian Heritage
  
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• Shot fired into ceiling of Calgary pub during early-morning robbery

  30-07-2020 21:08
  
  Police are searching for a suspect after someone fired a round into the ceiling of a Calgary pub during a robbery early Wednesday. A man went into Nixx Pub in the 2400 block of Edmonton Trail N.E. about 2 a.m. and fired a shot while ordering about 25 people inside to get on the floor. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, running west on 25th Avenue N.E. and police believe he may have injured himself during the escape. Thus suspect is described as being 5-9 to 6-0 tall with a
  
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• Alleged Calgary ISIS kidnapper ordered released on bail

  30-07-2020 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hussein Sobhe Borhot was arrested in Calgary and charged July 22 with four counts of terrorism.
  
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• Alberta to provide COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

  30-07-2020 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update on COVID-19 cases in Alberta at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
  
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• Calgarian charged with terrorism-related offences granted bail, ordered to abide by strict conditions

  30-07-2020 19:58
  
  A Calgary man facing terrorism-related charges was granted bail Thursday morning. Provincial court Judge Anne Brown granted bail during the hearing, which saw Hussein Sobhe Borhot, 34, appear over the phone from the Calgary Remand Centre. Details from the hearing are protected under a publication ban. Borhot will have to abide by a number of conditions, including:Wearing a GPS-enabled ankle monitor 24/7; Reporting to Airdrie RCMP within two business days of his release. After that he must report
  
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• Calgarian charged with terrorism granted bail, ordered to abide by strict conditions

  30-07-2020 19:58
  
  A Calgary man facing terrorism-related charges was granted bail Thursday morning. Provincial court Judge Anne Brown granted bail during the hearing, which saw Hussein Sobhe Borhot, 34, appear over the phone from the Calgary Remand Centre. Details from the hearing are protected under a publication ban. Borhot will have to abide by a number of conditions, including:He must wear a GPS-enabled ankle monitor 24/7 He must report to Airdrie RCMP within two business days of his release. After that he mu
  
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• Death of teenager on Piikani Nation believed to be a homicide - Lethbridge News Now

  30-07-2020 19:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Death of teenager on Piikani Nation believed to be a homicide  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus: Feds crack down on Americans using ‘Alaska loophole’ to enter Canada

  30-07-2020 19:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of July 31, the Canada Border Services Agency will require additional entry conditions and only allow such travellers to enter at five crossings.
  
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• Canada cracking down on Americans entering country to get to Alaska

  30-07-2020 19:40
  
  Canada has announced new restrictions against Americans entering the country in an attempt to crack down on the so-called "Alaska loophole." The Canada-U.S. land border has been closed to non-essential traffic since March 21, but Americans have still been allowed through if they are driving through Canada to get to Alaska for an essential purpose such as working or returning home. This has led to cases where Americans have seemingly told border officers that they will be driving on to Alaska, bu
  
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• Jake Gardner fifth at Lethbridge PBR event - Alaska Highway News

  30-07-2020 19:34 via alaskahighwaynews.ca
  
  Jake Gardner fifth at Lethbridge PBR event  Alaska Highway News
  
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• Oil well operators given new clean-up spending targets under new rules

  30-07-2020 19:22
  
  Alberta wants to speed up oil and gas well clean-up by requiring operators to meet reclamation spending targets. The government is making the changes under the Liability Management Framework, through which it provides direction and oversight, and which the Alberta Energy Regulator administrates. In addition to offering more guidance and support through the program, Alberta saysit is creating five-year rolling spending targets for reclamation each operator will have to meet. The change will apply
  
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• 4 people charged after home invasion near Drayton Valley

  30-07-2020 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three men and one woman are facing a number of charges in connection to a home invasion in Drayton Valley, Alta., on Tuesday morning, which led to a police search and shelter-in-place order for residents.
  
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• Cyclist suffers serious head injuries in collision with SUV in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  30-07-2020 18:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Cyclist suffers serious head injuries in collision with SUV in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police warn Calgarians to be wary of crimes of opportunity as warm weather continues

  30-07-2020 18:27
  
  With warm temperatures forecast to continue into next week, police are warning Calgarians to be mindful of falling victim to crimes of opportunity by leaving doors and windows open or unlocked. "We're seeing an increase in residential break-and-enters with detached garages, which are typically a nighttime occurrence," said Sgt. Doug Crippen of the CPS centralized break-and-enter unit. "Property crime, including break and enters, car prowlings and auto thefts, continues to affect citizens across
  
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• Hinshaw to issue COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

  30-07-2020 18:27
  
  The chief medical officer of health will update Albertans on COVID-19 Thursday afternoon. On Wednesday, Alberta reported 133 new cases of the coronavirus and three more deaths, increasing active infections to 1,430 and deaths to 190. Hospitalization numbers have been steady in recent days with 87 Albertans in hospital, including 17 in ICUs. The outbreak at Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre in Edmonton continues to grow with 72 active COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths as a result of the virus. Calg
  
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• Alberta reports 5 deaths at Edmonton continuing care faciling along with 113 new COVID-19 cases

  30-07-2020 18:27
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported five more COVID-19 deaths and 113 new cases on Thursday. The new numbers brought the death toll to 195 and active cases to 1,408 across the province. All five deaths are connected to the outbreak at Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre in Edmonton where 70 people are currently infected with COVID-19. "This is a stark example of the devastation this virus can cause. I want to offer condolences to the families and friends of these individuals," the chief medical officer
  
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• Alberta reports 5 deaths at Edmonton continuing care centre along with 113 new COVID-19 cases

  30-07-2020 18:27
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported five more COVID-19 deaths and 113 new cases on Thursday. The new numbers brought the death toll to 195 and active cases to 1,408 across the province. All five deaths are connected to the outbreak at Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre in Edmonton where 70 people are currently infected with COVID-19. "This is a stark example of the devastation this virus can cause. I want to offer condolences to the families and friends of these individuals," the chief medical officer
  
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• These 4 Canadian airports now have temperature screenings amid COVID-19

  30-07-2020 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Passengers who have temperatures above 38 degrees will not be allowed to travel and will be asked to re-book after two weeks.
  
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• Shaw launches new wireless mobile service in Alberta and B.C.

  30-07-2020 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The wireless plan will be available to Shaw internet customers only and officials said there's no plan in the works yet to expand the service outside of Alberta and B.C.
  
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• Lethbridge Police seeking owner of urn found in Pavan Park - Lethbridge News Now

  30-07-2020 17:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Police seeking owner of urn found in Pavan Park  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary-based TC Energy net profits increase to $1.3 billion in Q2 despite lower sales

  30-07-2020 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary-based company says it earned $1.3 billion or $1.36 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, up from $1.1 billion or $1.21 per share a year earlier.
  
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• Husky Energy swings to $304 million loss in second quarter as revenues plunge

  30-07-2020 16:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary-based oil producer says it lost 31 cents per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, compared with net income of 36 cents per share or $370 million a year earlier.
  
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• More heat, more potential for a storm disturbance Thursday evening

  30-07-2020 14:51
  
  We’re still in the throes of high-pressure, and we’re still coping with transpiration from plants to leave us with humidex values. While yesterday’s high reached only 27.4 C, humidex values made it feel more like 34 C. The over-arching effects of humidity on people are noted in the link above, and our Darrel Janz added his take via email yesterday: “As a Saskatchewan farm boy who made hay in the dry S.W. SK, heat I know that the high humidity is also bad for haying becaus
  
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• Temperature checks become mandatory for passengers departing Calgary international and 3 other airports

  30-07-2020 14:27
  
  Air travellers looking to board a plane at Calgary International Airport now have the added step of a mandatory temperature screening. The checks, done on departing passengers, are part of Transport Canada's plan to help slow the spread of COVID-19. It applies to outbound passengers heading to Canadian airports — and to those departing Canada for international destinations. The screening will be done as passengers pass through security. Calgary International Airport joins Canada's three ot
  
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• Temperature checks become mandatory Calgary international and 3 other airports

  30-07-2020 14:27
  
  Air travellers looking to board a plane at Calgary International Airport now have the added step of a mandatory temperature screening. The checks are part of Transport Canada's plan to help slow the spread of COVID-19. It applies to passengers bound for Canadian airports — and to those departing Canada for international destinations. The screening will be done as passengers pass through security. Calgary International Airport joins Canada's three other large airports — in Montreal, T
  
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• Canadian Hutterite colonies struggle with coronavirus outbreaks

  30-07-2020 12:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Hutterite outbreak underscores the difficulties that may lie ahead, with some colonies avoiding testing out of fear of broad economic shutdowns and some community leaders disregarding health guidelines.
  
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• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify today on WE Charity controversy

  30-07-2020 10:24
  
  Justin Trudeau will be in the hot seat Thursday for a rare prime ministerial appearance at a House of Commons committee, facing questions about his role in the simmering controversy involving the WE organization. MPs on the finance committee will grill Trudeau about the events that led to his Liberal cabinet asking the WE Charity to oversee a $912-million program that provides grants to students and graduates for volunteering. Trudeau's chief of staff Katie Telford was also scheduled to testify
  
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• PM Trudeau to soon testify on WE controversy

  30-07-2020 10:24
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify on Thursday in a rare parliamentary committee appearance, where he’s set to face a barrage of questions from MPs about his role in the scandal sparked when the Liberals awarded WE Charity a deal to administer a $912 million student volunteer grant program. Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford are both appearing as witnesses before the House of Commons Finance Committee this afternoon. They will be speaking about their involvement, what the
  
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• PM Trudeau to soon testify in WE Charity grant controversy

  30-07-2020 10:24
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify on Thursday in a rare parliamentary committee appearance, where he’s set to face a barrage of questions from MPs about his role in the scandal sparked when the Liberals awarded WE Charity a deal to administer a $912 million student volunteer grant program. Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford are both appearing as witnesses before the House of Commons Finance Committee this afternoon. They will be speaking about their involvement, what the
  
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• PM Trudeau to be in hot seat over WE Charity affair

  30-07-2020 10:24
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify on Thursday in a rare parliamentary committee appearance, where he’s set to face a barrage of questions from MPs about his role in the scandal sparked when the Liberals awarded WE Charity a deal to administer a $912 million student volunteer grant program. Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford are both appearing as witnesses before the House of Commons Finance Committee this afternoon. They will be speaking about their involvement, what the
  
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• PM Trudeau in the hot seat over WE Charity affair

  30-07-2020 10:24
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is testifying in a rare parliamentary committee appearance, where he’s set to face a barrage of questions from MPs about his role in the scandal sparked when the Liberals awarded WE Charity a deal to administer a $912 million student volunteer grant program. Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford are both appearing as witnesses before the House of Commons Finance Committee on Thursday. Trudeau is up first, and he’s begun his opening remarks, settin
  
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• PM says he did 'nothing' to influence WE deal; top aide aware of perceived conflict

  30-07-2020 10:24
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denied any direction or attempt to influence from him or his office in the WE Charity affair, though he and his top staffer Katie Telford have testified that the Prime Minister’s Office was aware early on of the perceived conflict Trudeau had in granting the now-likely cancelled $912 million student volunteer grant program. Trudeau told MPs during his rare parliamentary committee appearance that he put off a key cabinet decision on allowing WE Charity to r
  
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• PM: 'I did absolutely nothing' to influence WE deal

  30-07-2020 10:24
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is denying any direction from him or his office in the WE Charity affair, telling MPs during his rare and ongoing parliamentary committee appearance that he put off a key cabinet decision on allowing WE Charity to run the now-likely cancelled $912 million student volunteer grant program after he learned the organization was involved. “WE Charity received no preferential treatment, not from me, not from anyone else. The public service recommended WE Charity, an
  
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• Hospital sets Edmonton single-day record for babies born

  30-07-2020 05:38
  
  The Grey Nuns Community Hospital broke an Edmonton record Tuesday when it delivered 27 babies in 24 hours. Covenant Health said 14 of the 24 babies were delivered by Cesarean section. "To ensure that all our moms and their newborns are well cared for, our staff and physicians at Women’s & Child Health collaborated with the operating room (OR) team to have them take some of our delivery cases in the main OR," Covenant Health said on Facebook. "We are at full capacity today with every ro
  
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• Calgary fitness club remains open after guest tests positive for COVID-19

  30-07-2020 05:33
  
  GoodLife Fitness in Canyon Meadows confirmed that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 spent time in their club last week, but the gym remains open for business. According to a statement issued by Vice-President of Operations Tracy Matthews, the incident in question took place Monday, July 20, for a group cycling class between 6 and 7 p.m. The guest also visited the fitness club between 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, doing another group cycling class between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. A
  
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• RCMP seek video from Columbia Icefield tour that occurred before deadly rollover incident

  30-07-2020 05:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP issued a plea for help from the public on Wednesday as they continue their investigation of a deadly rollover involving a Columbia Icefield tour bus earlier this month.
  
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