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• Beef thief fails to deliver semi full of steaks valued at $230K

  14-09-2020 23:58
  
  Brooks RCMP are seeking help from the public to locate a beef thief. On August 30, a transport truck subcontracted to deliver a full load of beef valued at $230,000 from the JBS meat packing plant to the U.S. didn't show up at its appointed destination. An investigation revealed that the truck was operating with fraudulent documents, under the name "Transport Pascal Charland" out of Chateauguay, Quebec.The truck was described as a burgundy-coloured semi pulling a white refrigerated trailer. The
  
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• Beef thief fails to deliver semi full of steaks valued at 230K

  14-09-2020 23:58
  
  Brooks RCMP are seeking help from the public to locate a beef thief. On August 30, a transport truck subcontracted to deliver a full load of beef valued at $230,000 from the JBS meat packing plant to the U.S. didn't show up at its appointed destination. An investigation revealed that the truck was operating with fraudulent documents, under the name "Transport Pascal Charland" out of Chateauguay, Quebec.The truck was described as a burgundy-coloured semi pulling a white refrigerated trailer. The
  
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• Mountain Equipment Co-op to be acquired by Kingswood Capital through CCAA proceeding

  14-09-2020 23:47
  
  Mountain Equipment Co-op says its board of directors has unanimously approved a deal in which a Los Angeles-based private investment firm will acquire MEC's assets, including the majority of its retail stores. Vancouver-based MEC says the transition from a co-operative structure to a subsidiary of Kingswood Capital Management is needed to ensure a stable future for the business. The retailer said it has been granted court protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), allowing
  
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• MEC to be acquired by Kingswood Capital through CCAA proceeding

  14-09-2020 23:47
  
  Mountain Equipment Co-op says its board of directors has unanimously approved a deal in which Kingswood Capital Management will acquire MEC's assets, including the majority of its retail stores. MEC has been granted protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), allowing it to continue operating while the transaction and other elements of the plan are completed. Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. has been appointed by the court as the monitor under the CCAA proceedings. The tran
  
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• Global Lethbridge supports: Harvest Moon Ball Silent Auction

  14-09-2020 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Join us for the online Harvest Moon Ball Silent Auction, proudly presented by Cor Van Raay. Bidding will be open from Oct 13 – 27, with proceeds directly impacting patients, residents and care teams at Covenant Health’s St. Michael’s Health Centre and St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge. Thank you for your support!
  
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• WestJet expands schedule, resumes service to sun spots

  14-09-2020 22:04
  
  With the fall season just a week away, Calgary-based airline WestJet has announced its updated scheduled, which adds service to several sun spots. The schedule is "significantly" reduced compared to 2019 due to the ongoing pandemic, but adds flights from Calgary to Palm Springs, Phoenix, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, along with the return of non-stop service between Toronto and Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica, as well as Cancun. The airline is also reintroducing non-stop Dre
  
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• Albertans shifting support, UCP and NDP now tied amid COVID-19 pandemic: Angus Reid poll

  14-09-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to numbers released Monday, only 38 per cent of Albertans would support the UCP if an election were to be held tomorrow. That would put the UCP in a tie with the New Democratic Party, which the survey found would also receive 38 per cent of the total vote.
  
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• New Kananaskis tour offers a lesson in cannabis

  14-09-2020 21:27
  
  A Calgary-based journalist and researcher has launched Alberta's first legal cannabis tour with the Rocky Mountains serving as a scenic classroom. Dave Dormer, a digital producer with CTV News Calgary who has reported for several news agencies during a journalism career spanning more than two decades, is the owner/operator of Cannanaskis — a commercially licensed and insured tour that includes a visit to several sites in Kananaskis Country. Trips in the 'CannaVan' will begin with a stop at
  
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• Edmonton mother says daughter with Down syndrome facing age discrimination

  14-09-2020 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton mother says her daughter with Down syndrome shouldn't be kicked out of her care program because of her age.
  
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• Air quality statement issued from Banff and Kananaskis to Waterton Lakes National Park

  14-09-2020 20:18
  
  Due to smoke from wildfires in the U.S. and B.C., Environment Canada has issued an air quality statement for the southwestern edge of the province, including Banff National Park, Canmore-Kananaskis, the Crowsnest Pass and Waterton Lakes National Park. "Air quality is expected to gradually improve for most regions (Monday) evening and overnight as higher smoke concentrations move southward," reads the statement. "The exception to this will be in the Pincher Creek and Cardston regions where smoke
  
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• O’Toole says he discussed national unity, COVID-19 response with Quebec premier

  14-09-2020 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole on Monday that he spoke with Quebec Premier François Legault about several topics, but national unity and the response to COVID-19 were top of mind. He also said he hopes to double or triple the size of the party’s caucus in the province, saying he built a “great team” in...
  
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• Hinshaw to issue COVID-19 update Monday as more schools report outbreaks

  14-09-2020 19:11
  
  Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will update Albertans on the COVID-19 pandemic Monday afternoon. She is expected to say how many tests of the coronavirus came back positive on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and speak on outbreaks across the province, including at schools. Going into the weekend, Alberta had 1,444 active cases of the disease and 41 patients in hospital. The cities of Edmonton and Calgary have the majority of active infections with 530 and 482, respectively. Edmont
  
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• Alberta adds 418 COVID-19 cases, 1 death

  14-09-2020 19:11
  
  Alberta’s top doctor reported 418 new cases of COVID-19 and one death on Monday. The case breakdown for the past three days after more than 50,000 tests is as follows: 105 on Friday, 173 on Saturday and 140 on Sunday. Alberta Health Services conducted a record of 18,919 tests on Saturday, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said. “Although our confirmed case numbers from Saturday and Sunday are somewhat higher than they’ve been in the past while, put in context wi
  
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• OPEC cuts oil demand forecasts, BP sees ‘peak oil’ in 2020s

  14-09-2020 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Developing countries' difficulty in containing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic will keep a lid on global oil demand, particularly in India, the OPEC cartel said Monday.
  
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• Support for UCP, NDP tied mid-pandemic: Angus Reid poll

  14-09-2020 19:04
  
  A new Angus Reid poll suggests the United Conservative Party and Alberta New Democratic Party are tied in the public’s favour, while voters turn to alternative platforms. According to the institute, 35 per cent of people aged 35-54 would vote to elect Jason Kenney’s UCP tomorrow if an election was held – down from 55 per cent of the demographic who voted for the conservative party in 2019. In total, the poll found just 38 per cent of people would vote conservative – the s
  
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• Calgary #cleanfluencers see success during COVID-19 pandemic thanks to viral videos

  14-09-2020 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  By October, Go Clean Co. will have been operating in Calgary for two years. They’ve been posting Instagram videos showing how to clean shoes, clothes, ovens, windows, walls and even reusable face masks.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta’s COVID-19 situation Monday afternoon

  14-09-2020 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's top doctor will provide an update on COVID-19 on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Alberta records 418 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days this weekend, 1 additional death

  14-09-2020 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Monday that Alberta recorded 105 new cases on Friday, 173 new cases on Saturday and 140 new cases on Sunday.
  
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• Air quality statements issued for southwest Alberta amid wildfire smoke

  14-09-2020 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for southwestern Alberta after 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 14.
  
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• Interim no longer: Flames officially name Geoff Ward as head coach

  14-09-2020 18:20
  
  The Calgary Flames will enter the 2020-2021 season with Geoff Ward at the helm after the organization announced the decision to make permanent his status as head coach. Ward was promoted from associate coach to interim bench boss in November 2019 following the resignation of Bill Peters amidst allegations Peters had used racial slurs years earlier during his time in the AHL.    Under Ward, the Flames had a 25-15-3 regular season record and qualified for the playoffs after disposing of
  
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• Police charge two men after hotel drug bust - Lethbridge News Now

  14-09-2020 17:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Police charge two men after hotel drug bust  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Thornhill Aquatic and Recreation Centre reopens its doors

  14-09-2020 17:53
  
  The City of Calgary's phased approach to reopening recreation facilities continued with the welcoming of the public to a northwest pool. The doors reopened at the Thornhill Aquatic and Recreation Centre, located at 6715 Centre St. N.W., Monday morning. Guests are required to book their visits in advance for the following activities:Weights and cardio Shallow water exercise 50+ swim times Aquatic lane walking Lane swimming Family swim times Dive tank timesVisitors will encounter enhanced safety m
  
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• Air quality risks continue across southern Alberta

  14-09-2020 15:36
  
  Fire weather warnings now extend for our American neighbours across Idaho and out to South Dakota. This is part and parcel to our upper-air pattern’s largely zonal flow (west-to-east-moving wind), pushing a wide array of features, including dry air and smoke, from the west coast across continental North America in the coming days. Because smoke is primarily guided along by wind at 500mb, or halfway along the atmosphere, the vast majority of the smoke moving east of the Rockies is "aloft" &
  
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• Calfrac delays vote on recapitalization plan to Sept. 29 after Wilks Brothers offer

  14-09-2020 15:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calfrac Well Services Ltd. is postponing a vote on its recapitalization plan following an unsolicited takeover offer for the company by Texas-based Wilks Brothers LLC.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreaks declared at two more Calgary schools

  14-09-2020 14:39
  
  Alberta Health Services confirms outbreaks of COVID-19 at a southeast  elementary school and a northeast high school. AHS issued notices to parents and guardians of students at Auburn Bay School (7 Auburn Bay Ave. S.E.) and Lester B. Pearson High School (3020 52nd St. N.E.) Sunday after "two or more cases of COVID-19" were confirmed at each of the schools. "Public Health staff are investigating to determine who may have been exposed at your school to cases of COVID-19during their infectious
  
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• Man accused of killing Red Deer doctor back in court Monday after psychiatric exam

  14-09-2020 14:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta is scheduled to return to court Monday following a psychiatric exam.
  
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• Judge orders additional psychiatric exam for man accused of killing Red Deer doctor

  14-09-2020 14:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta is scheduled to return to court Monday following a psychiatric exam.
  
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• Man accused of killing Alberta doctor back in court after psychiatric exam

  14-09-2020 13:21
  
  A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta is scheduled to return to court today following a psychiatric exam. Deng Mabiour is charged with first-degree murder in last month's slaying of Dr. Walter Reynolds at the Village Mall Walk-In Clinic in Red Deer. Mabiour, 54, went on several tirades against provincial court Judge Bert Skinner last week, who asked the accused several times whether he understood the charges against him. “I refuse to say
  
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• Alberta judge orders additional psychiatric exam for doctor slaying suspect

  14-09-2020 13:21
  
  An Alberta judge has ordered another psychiatric exam for a man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta. Deng Mabiour is charged with first-degree murder in last month's slaying of Dr. Walter Reynolds at the Village Mall Walk-In Clinic in Red Deer. Judge Bert Skinner says Mabiour has not been co-operating with staff at the Calgary psychiatric centre and an additional 30 days is required. Mabiour told court he intends to represent himself. Mabiour went on several
  
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• German govt: Labs confirm Navalny was poisoned with Novichok - Lethbridge News Now

  14-09-2020 10:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  German govt: Labs confirm Navalny was poisoned with Novichok  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Auburn Bay school in Calgary

  14-09-2020 06:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  A second school in Calgary's public school board has now declared a COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• Montreal Impact score feisty 4-2 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps - Lethbridge News Now

  14-09-2020 06:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Montreal Impact score feisty 4-2 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Friendships, that’s what it’s really all about': 50th anniversary of golf tournament celebrates comradery

  14-09-2020 05:28
  
  On a day filled with smoke from forest fires in California and Oregon, Waterton Lakes National Park might not be seeing the usually tourists draw it does. However, for one golf group, they play on, rain or shine, or even smoke in the annual Chenson Invitational Tournament. “Enjoying every moment of it because we can’t not show to see our friends,” said tournament participant Joe Hautzinger. The tournament had 14 players participating this year. Cash is on the line, however, tha
  
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• 'Friendships, that’s what it’s really all about': 50th anniversary of golf tournament celebrates camaraderie

  14-09-2020 05:28
  On a day filled with smoke from forest fires in California and Oregon, Waterton Lakes National Park might not be seeing the usually tourists draw it does. However, for one golf group, they play on, rain or shine, or even smoke in the annual Chenson Invitational Tournament. “Enjoying every moment of it because we can’t not show to see our friends,” said tournament participant Joe Hautzinger. The tournament had 14 players participating this year. Cash is on the line, however, tha
  
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• McDonald's restaurant in Lethbridge closes temporarily because of COVID-19

  14-09-2020 04:47
  
  A McDonald’s restaurant in Lethbridge has closed temporarily after an employee reported that they are presumed positive for COVID-19. The employee works at the restaurant on Mauretania Road. Management was informed about the case on Sept. 13. The restaurant will undergo a thorough cleaning and sanitization before it reopens. The employee last worked on Sept. 11 and 12 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Any customers or employees who may have visited the restaurant on either of those days are asked to
  
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• Wildfire smoke from western U.S. settles over Alberta

  14-09-2020 03:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smoke from fires burning in Washington, Oregon and California has made its way into Alberta.
  
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• UPDATE: West Lethbridge McDonald's reopens after employee reports presumed positive COVID-19 test - Lethbridge News Now

  14-09-2020 02:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  UPDATE: West Lethbridge McDonald's reopens after employee reports presumed positive COVID-19 test  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• West Lethbridge McDonald's closed after employee reports presumed positive COVID-19 test - Lethbridge News Now

  14-09-2020 02:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  West Lethbridge McDonald's closed after employee reports presumed positive COVID-19 test  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Surge in gun violence has city officials searching for answers

  14-09-2020 02:11
  
  After an innocent bystander was shot in Southview Saturday, some Calgarians say the rising amount of gun violence in the city needs to be addressed. The first months of 2020 saw a surge in firearm-related crime, with 66 shootings taking place by the end of July. That represents a 120 per cent increase from the same time last year, and a trend that is continuing to move upwards. This week, Calgary’s newly-created Public Safety Task Force will meet for the third time to discuss how to curb t
  
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• Ryu wins 4th straight decision, Blue Jays beat Mets 7-3 - Lethbridge News Now

  14-09-2020 00:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Ryu wins 4th straight decision, Blue Jays beat Mets 7-3  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Smoke prompts air quality alerts in southern Alberta

  14-09-2020 00:40
  
  Smoke is shrouding southern Alberta due to wildfires in Northwestern United States and health officials are warning people to take precautions. Environment Canada issued the alert for southwest Alberta when ashy clouds blew in over the weekend, prompting health officials to warn people to avoid outdoor physical activity and recommend staying inside as much as possible especially those with lung conditions, seniors and children. "Children just have a different respiratory system with their develo
  
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• Quick-strike Lightning beat Islanders, on verge of final - Lethbridge News Now

  14-09-2020 00:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Quick-strike Lightning beat Islanders, on verge of final  Lethbridge News Now
  
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