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• Lethbridge food banks prepare for uptick in demand as some government funding ends or changes - Global News

  08-09-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge food banks prepare for uptick in demand as some government funding ends or changes  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge food banks prepare for uptick in demand as some government funding ends or changes

  08-09-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Food banks in Lethbridge have been working hard to navigate what kind of demand they may see as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  
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• Airdrie man faces multiple charges after RCMP executes search warrant

  08-09-2020 23:49
  
  An Airdrie man faces charges following a firearms investigation by the RCMP. The investigation was launched in August after two firearms registered to an Airdrie man were located in Winnipeg. One of the weapons was used in a criminal offence. The Airdrie RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant at the residence of Ryan Dunlap, of Airdrie, resulting in criminal charges. Dunlap has been charged with five counts of failure to report lost or stolen firearms and unauthorized posses
  
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• Anti-mask group “storms” Lethbridge City Council Chambers - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 23:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Anti-mask group “storms” Lethbridge City Council Chambers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'I'm very sorry': Man who killed 5 while delusional making progress, says psychiatrist

  08-09-2020 23:31
  
  A mentally-ill man who stabbed and killed five young people at a Calgary house party six years ago apologized at a review hearing Tuesday, as a psychiatrist said he is making progress. Matthew de Grood, who is now 29, was found not criminally responsible for the 2014 killings of Zackariah Rathwell, Jordan Segura, Kaitlin Perras, Josh Hunter and Lawrence Hong because he was suffering from schizophrenia at the time. He appeared at his annual Alberta Review Board hearing to assess his treatment and
  
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• Freedoms to be incremental for Calgary man who killed 5 while delusional

  08-09-2020 23:31
  
  A psychiatrist treating a mentally-ill man who stabbed and killed five young people at a Calgary house party six years ago says his patient has made progress but any new freedoms will be granted slowly. Dr. Santoch Rai told the Alberta Review Board that Matthew de Grood has stayed overnight at his parents' home in Edmonton and has taken hospital transportation to scheduled appointments. But Rai says de Grood has not yet taken public transit or transitioned to a group home. He says public transit
  
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• Positive COVID-19 cases confirmed at 7 Calgary schools

  08-09-2020 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The NDP said with cases of COVID-19 confirmed in several Alberta schools, class sizes should be capped and physical distancing measures need to be addressed.
  
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• WestJet says it cancelled a Calgary to Toronto flight because passengers refused to comply with mask policy

  08-09-2020 22:41
  
  Officials with WestJet confirm a red-eye flight from Calgary to Toronto was cancelled early Tuesday morning after guests flying on employee travel passes refused to comply with the airline's mask rules. But the father of the child who was not wearing a mask says he was unjustly targeted as his daughter is only 19 months old, and falls below the age requirement for mandatory mask use. WestJet spokesperson Lauren Stewart confirmed the nature of the cancellation in a statement to CTV News. "Flight
  
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• WestJet cancels Calgary to Toronto flight over passengers' refusal to comply with mask policy

  08-09-2020 22:41
  
  Officials with WestJet confirm a red-eye flight from Calgary to Toronto was cancelled early Tuesday morning after guests flying on employee travel passes refused to comply with the airline's mask rules. But the father of the child who was not wearing a mask says he was unjustly targeted as his daughter is only 19 months old, and falls below the age requirement for mandatory mask use. WestJet spokesperson Lauren Stewart confirmed the nature of the cancellation in a statement to CTV News. "Flight
  
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• Consumer borrowing advances solid 3.6% in July, second gain - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 22:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Consumer borrowing advances solid 3.6% in July, second gain  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rochester police leaders retire in wake of calls for change - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 21:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Rochester police leaders retire in wake of calls for change  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Not quite blackleg or sclerotinia? Could be verticillium - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 21:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Not quite blackleg or sclerotinia? Could be verticillium  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police seek witness in downtown Calgary double stabbing

  08-09-2020 21:39
  
  Police have released surveillance photos of a potential witness who may have information about a double stabbing in downtown Calgary last week. Officers were called to the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Fifth Street S.W. just before 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 for reports that two men had been stabbed. Both were taken to hospital suffering non-life threatening injuries. It's believed the two victims had left the Unicorn Pub at 223 Eighth Avenue S.W. on foot and passed several other pedestrians and
  
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• Belarus musician emerges as a key opposition activist - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 21:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Belarus musician emerges as a key opposition activist  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Person of interest sought in fatal Sandstone Valley shooting

  08-09-2020 21:06
  
  The Calgary Police Service is asking for help from the public as they attempt to locate a man who may hold information in connection with the shooting deaths of two men in a northwest neighbourhood. Police have released a photo of 20-year-old Jordan Jay Ward, who is believed to have critical information that could assist the investigation. CPS officials refer to Ward as a person of interest, not a suspect, in connection with the deaths of 27-year-old Abas Ahmed Ibrahim and 19-year-old Mohamed Kh
  
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• American Jennifer Brady reaches 1st major semifinal at Open - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 20:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  American Jennifer Brady reaches 1st major semifinal at Open  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• US officials: Israel, UAE to sign deal at White House - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 20:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  US officials: Israel, UAE to sign deal at White House  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coalhurst train derailment under investigation - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 20:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Coalhurst train derailment under investigation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta school delays in-classroom learning by 2 weeks due to COVID-19 case

  08-09-2020 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Fort Vermilion School Division said it was informed Monday that a staff member at Fort Vermilion Public School/St. Mary's tested positive for COVID-19. 
  
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• Positive COVID-19 case confirmed at Raymond High School - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 19:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Positive COVID-19 case confirmed at Raymond High School  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadians maintain strong trust in doctors and scientists during pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 19:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadians maintain strong trust in doctors and scientists during pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Suncor shares fall on lower oilsands guidance after mine fire repairs wrap up

  08-09-2020 19:39
  
  Shares in Suncor Energy Inc. are trading sharply lower on 2020 production guidance cuts as it restarts its Base Plant oilsands mining operation following a fire in the extraction area in mid-August. In Toronto, the shares fell by as much as $1.80 or 8.9 per cent to $18.44. Suncor says Base Plant production was restored to 165,000 barrels per day of mined bitumen by the end of August following repairs but said it would restrict output to manage bitumen quality, meaning full rates of 300,000 bpd w
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta’s long weekend COVID-19 numbers Tuesday

  08-09-2020 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta no longer updates numbers on the weekends or on holidays, so Tuesday's update at 3:30 p.m. is expected to include numbers from Friday through Monday.
  
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• Fort Whoop-Up opening on weekends in September - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 19:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Fort Whoop-Up opening on weekends in September  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Charges: 2 killed detective, informant in robbery attempt - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 18:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Charges: 2 killed detective, informant in robbery attempt  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• No one injured, but neighbours say northwest fire could have been worse

  08-09-2020 18:51
  
  A morning fire in the northwest community of Evanston damaged four homes, but those inside were able to get out unharmed. The Calgary Fire Department responded to a location in the 400 block of Evanston Drive N.W. at around 9:30 a.m. following reports of heavy black smoke and flames. Neighbour Sojan Paul says he was drinking his morning coffee when he saw a commotion across the street. “All of a sudden I heard screaming,” Paul said. “I came out and...this house is almost in bl
  
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• Fire breaks out in northwest neighbourhood of Evanston

  08-09-2020 18:51
  
  Fire crews are on scene of a house fire in the northwest community of Evanston. The Calgary Fire Department responded to a location on Evanston Drive N.W. at around 9:30 a.m. following reports of a house fire. This is a developing story. It will be updated throughout the morning.pic.twitter.com/3QyU58Fh15 — || (@1of7billionOrSo) September 8, 2020
  
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• Hinshaw to release COVID-19 numbers after long weekend Tuesday

  08-09-2020 18:47
  
  The chief medical officer of health will update Albertans on the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Deena Hinshaw will announce case numbers for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. In her last update Friday, Hinshaw announced 164 new cases of the coronavirus and pleaded with Albertans to not be reckless during the Labour Day long weekend.Friday: Alberta reports 164 new COVID-19 cases after more than 10,000 tests Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Number
  
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• Alberta adds 619 cases of COVID-19, five deaths since Thursday

  08-09-2020 18:47
  
  Alberta Health reported 619 cases of COVID-19 and five deaths on Tuesday. The province added 154 cases on Friday, 171 on Saturday, 137 on Sunday and 157 on Monday. Alberta Health Services conducted more than 11,000 tests those four days, including 12,561 on Monday — the highest daily total so far.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by neighbourhoodDr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health, also reported five deaths, increa
  
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• Canadian lawyers demand freedom for ailing, hunger-striking 'Mandela of Iran' - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 18:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadian lawyers demand freedom for ailing, hunger-striking 'Mandela of Iran'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Saskatchewan man accused of firing slingshot at cougar near Lake Louise, Alta.

  08-09-2020 18:32
  
  A 40-year-old man from Prince Albert, Sask. faces two charges following an investigation into the alleged firing of a slingshot at wildlife in Banff National Park. According to Parks Canada officials, park wardens and conservation officers responded to a location along the Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise on May 31 following a report from the public indicating a cougar was being harassed. Conservation officers located the cougar on the highway side of the wildlife fencing and successfully h
  
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• Sask. man accused of firing slingshot at cougar near Lake Louise, Alta.

  08-09-2020 18:32
  
  A 40-year-old man from Prince Albert, Sask. faces two charges following an investigation into the alleged firing of a slingshot at wildlife in Banff National Park. According to Parks Canada officials, park wardens and conservation officers responded to a location along the Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise on May 31 following a report from the public indicating a cougar was being harassed. Conservation officers located the cougar on the highway side of the wildlife fencing and successfully h
  
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• Suncor shares fall on lower production after oilsands mine fire repairs wrap up

  08-09-2020 18:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  In Toronto, Suncor Energy Inc. shares fell by as much as $1.80 or 8.9 per cent to $18.44.
  
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• Tips for having a safe Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic

  08-09-2020 18:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  What will Halloween 2020 look like?
  
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• N.B. Liberal leader promises to put province's economic agency 'on steroids' - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 18:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  N.B. Liberal leader promises to put province's economic agency 'on steroids'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coaldale welcomes new director of recreation and community services - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 18:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Coaldale welcomes new director of recreation and community services  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Green party leadership race nearly doubles party membership numbers - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 17:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Green party leadership race nearly doubles party membership numbers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Raptors' Serge Ibaka questionable for Game 6 because of sprained ankle - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 17:49 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Raptors' Serge Ibaka questionable for Game 6 because of sprained ankle  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus shutdown threatens Mexico's storied dance halls - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 16:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Coronavirus shutdown threatens Mexico's storied dance halls  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary neurologist who admitted to dozens of sexual assaults to face sentencing hearing

  08-09-2020 16:23
  
  Several women are expected to speak in court today about a retired Calgary neurologist who sexually assaulted them. Keith Hoyte pleaded guilty in January to assaulting 28 female patients over three decades. Crown prosecutor Rosalind Greenwood says about 20 victims are expected to attend Hoyte's sentencing hearing. She says many are expected to read their victim impact statements in court, and she will read statements from some others. An agreed statement of facts described how the victims, betwe
  
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• Lee ridge leads to cooler conditions today, warmer days to follow

  08-09-2020 15:31
  
  Today’s going to be a little muted. We’re once again into that lee ridge – essentially the "exit region" of an area of high pressure, where northern air will cascade onto us. Therefore chillier conditions will reign abundant, as this particular high pressure ridge’s apex is into the Northwest Territories, which means it will siphon a significant amount of cooler air toward us. Let's talk daylight. Calgary, at worst, loses 3 minutes, 50 seconds of daylight per day. It does
  
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• Victims speak at sentencing hearing Tuesday for Calgary neurologist who admitted to dozens of sexual assaults

  08-09-2020 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Several women are expected to speak in court on Tuesday about a retired Calgary neurologist who sexually assaulted them.
  
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• Sentencing hearing Tuesday for Calgary neurologist who admitted to dozens of sexual assaults

  08-09-2020 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Several women are expected to speak in court on Tuesday about a retired Calgary neurologist who sexually assaulted them.
  
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• 'This is your fault, Jason': Calgary principal blames province for lack of support during COVID-19 pandemic

  08-09-2020 15:00
  
  The principal of Bowness High School in northwest Calgary has sent a fiery message to the province in response to an individual testing positive at her school. In a Facebook post over the weekend, Jana Macdonald said she’s "furious, scared, anxious and sad" as she lays full blame on the premier and education minister.  "This is not my fault. This is your fault, Jason. This is your fault, Adriana," reads Macdonald’s post.  "My staff, teachers, support staff and caretakers ha
  
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• UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 14:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Review board hearing Tuesday for mass Calgary killer Matthew de Grood

  08-09-2020 14:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Review Board is to get an update Tuesday on the progress of a mentally ill man who stabbed five young people to death at a Calgary house party six years ago.
  
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• Freedoms to be incremental for Matthew de Grood, who killed 5 while delusional in Calgary

  08-09-2020 14:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  A psychiatrist treating a mentally-ill man who killed five young people at a Calgary house party said Matthew de Grood has made progress but any new freedoms will be granted slowly.
  
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• Iranian TV: British-Iranian dual national faces new charge - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 14:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Iranian TV: British-Iranian dual national faces new charge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Scheer finds place in Conservatives' new shadow cabinet - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 14:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Scheer finds place in Conservatives' new shadow cabinet  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rapper Genesis Be's long battle versus the Confederate flag - Lethbridge News Now

  08-09-2020 14:10 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Rapper Genesis Be's long battle versus the Confederate flag  Lethbridge News Now
  
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