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• Alberta adds 1 COVID-19 death, 107 cases

  18-09-2020 23:54
  
  One more Albertan has died as a result of COVID-19 as the province reported 107 new cases Friday. The second coronavirus death this week, a woman in her 50s in the North zone, increases the province's toll to 255. While Alberta added more than 100 cases once again, active infections decreased to 1,424 with nearly half — 711 — in the Edmonton zone. Forty-four Albertans sick with the disease are receiving care in hospital, including seven in intensive care. Alberta has counted 16,381 c
  
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• PARKing day continues to challenge urban space in Calgary

  18-09-2020 23:52
  
  For the fifth consecutive year, parking spaces across Calgary will be transformed in an effort to spark imagination and creativity. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, city officials have expanded the event over three days from one to allow Calgarians to visit and explore PARKing spaces around the city. "We’ve seen with COVID, we’ve already had to move sidewalks and patios," said Kate Zago, a planner with the City of Calgary. "It’s not just about the parking stalls, it’
  
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• Lethbridge family seeking cash refund after WestJet cancels flight over lack of demand | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  18-09-2020 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge family seeking cash refund after WestJet cancels flight over lack of demand | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Lethbridge family seeking cash refund after WestJet cancels flight over lack of demand

  18-09-2020 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH ABOVE: Jason Nilsson, along with his wife and three children, were supposed to fly to Barbados with WestJet in October. Three weeks before their scheduled trip, they were told the flight didn’t have enough demand and was cancelled by the airline. As Eloise Therien explains, they aren’t upset with the cancellation, but are frustrated...
  
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• Lake Babine Nation signs deal with Ottawa and British Columbia - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 23:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lake Babine Nation signs deal with Ottawa and British Columbia  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rugby Canada adds Phil Mack to developmental academy coaching staff - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 22:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Rugby Canada adds Phil Mack to developmental academy coaching staff  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• High moisture – top canola storage risk for 2020 - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 22:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  High moisture – top canola storage risk for 2020  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 21-year-old Lethbridge man charged with attempted child abduction - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 22:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  21-year-old Lethbridge man charged with attempted child abduction  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary's new carshare service launches Saturday

  18-09-2020 22:04
  
  Calgarians looking for a ride in the city will have a new option as Montreal-based Communauto FLEX officially launches Sept. 19. For the inaugural day of the service, the company will be putting 100, five-seat Kia Rios onto Calgary streets. New subscribers to the service will also be treated to a special deal to celebrate the city's launch. The company is offering free FLEX trips of 30 minutes or less for the whole month, a service that usually costs $75. Communauto is the latest carshare servic
  
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• Still no timeline for when Alberta will have access to federal COVID-19 tracking app

  18-09-2020 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  While two more provinces have been added to the federal COVID-19 tracing app, Alberta's chief medical officer of health said there's still no timeline for when Alberta will be brought on.
  
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• Montreal should restrict police use of facial recognition technology: councillor - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 22:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Montreal should restrict police use of facial recognition technology: councillor  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta working with lab to look at mouth rinse and saliva COVID-19 tests

  18-09-2020 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses new testing methods and why there is no timeline for Alberta to move forward with these tests.
  
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• ‘It doesn’t mean that this school is bad’: Hinshaw asks for compassion while reporting COVID-19 cases

  18-09-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s top doctor, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, is asking for compassion when reporting and discussing COVID-19 cases in schools to avoid stress and anxiety for students, teachers and parents.
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw asks media to seek balance while reporting on COVID-19 cases in schools

  18-09-2020 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw is asking the media to seek balance while reporting on COVID-19 cases within schools. She suggested reporting the number of schools without a single case of COVID-19 along with the number of schools with cases, for instance.
  
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• No COVID-19 cases in Alberta schools have required acute care: Hinshaw

  18-09-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the severity of COVID-19 cases in the province’s schools.
  
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• Alberta identifies 1st COVID-19 case likely transmitted within school

  18-09-2020 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces the province has identified the first COVID-19 case that was likely transmitted within a school.
  
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• Fire breaks out at home in Falconridge

  18-09-2020 21:41
  
  Firefighters are on scene at an afternoon fire in a northeast neighbourhood. Crews responded to a home on Fallingworth Bay N.E., in the community of Falconridge, shortly before 1 p.m. following reports of a fire. The fire was extinguished but the cause of the blaze has not been determined. Preliminary reports indicate there was one person in the home at the time of the fire. There have been no reports of injuries. This is a developing story. It will be updated as details are confirmed.
  
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• Public Health Agency president stepping down, cites need for a break

  18-09-2020 21:36
  
  Several months into the COVID-19 public health crisis, and with cases on the rise in some regions, the president of the Public Health Agency of Canada Tina Namiesniowski has announced she’s stepping down. A replacement will be announced next week, the agency has confirmed. In an email to staff on Friday Namiesniowski said she is in need of a break, citing the whirlwind nearly 10 months since the agency first picked up word of what then was a cluster of cases of a respiratory illness in Wuh
  
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• How you can support veterans by wearing a mask

  18-09-2020 21:33
  
  The Royal Canadian Legion is selling masks that not only help to slow the spread of COVID-19, but also help to support Canada’s veterans. “They’re a good quality masks,” said Rick Bennett, the past president of the Manitoba Northwest Ontario Command, noting the masks are made of polyester with a mesh layer, and are washable and reusable. “They’re designed so that the air that you expel when you’re talking, or anything like that, does not travel through t
  
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• How Legion-designed masks could help you support Canada’s veterans

  18-09-2020 21:33
  
  The Royal Canadian Legion said demand for masks originally designed for veterans in care homes has skyrocketed and now they'll be sold to the public. “They’re good quality masks,” said Rick Bennett, the past president of the Manitoba Northwest Ontario Command, noting the masks are made of polyester with a mesh layer, and are washable and reusable. “We want everyone to be safe and wear a mask,” he said. “They’re designed so that the air that you expel whe
  
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• Canadians weigh in on discrimination during COVID-19 pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 21:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadians weigh in on discrimination during COVID-19 pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta premier calls for ‘fiscal fairness on health care’ ahead of throne speech

  18-09-2020 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenny called on Friday for “fiscal fairness on health care” from the federal government in a joint call with other premiers in Ottawa saying provincial taxpayers are carrying nearly 80 per cent of the burden in the system.
  
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• Sherwood siblings reunite at Lethbridge College - Owen Sound Sun Times

  18-09-2020 21:08 via owensoundsuntimes.com
  
  Sherwood siblings reunite at Lethbridge College  Owen Sound Sun Times
  
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• Hub learning challenging for one large low-income Calgary family

  18-09-2020 21:03
  
  A single-father of six children, five of whom are enrolled in the Calgary Board of Education’s Hub online learning program, thought the course load could be managed with two iPads among them. However, after just a short time, he says meeting the schedule has become too challenging. Hub learning is a unique program offered during the 2020-2021 academic year as an option for students not attending in-person classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ian Quayle says he chose the option because could
  
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• Sherwood siblings reunite at Lethbridge College - The Kingston Whig-Standard

  18-09-2020 20:58 via thewhig.com
  
  Sherwood siblings reunite at Lethbridge College  The Kingston Whig-Standard
  
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• Canada’s top curling teams scramble for competition amid pandemic

  18-09-2020 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  A slew of September and October bonspiels across Canada have been called off, but some remain on the calendar.
  
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• U of L creates career bridge for students - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 20:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  U of L creates career bridge for students  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Derogatory term for Indigenous women removed from mountain and trail in Banff National Park

  18-09-2020 20:50
  
  After calls from First Nations, the hiking community and lawyers over several years, the federal government has announced plans to remove an offensive name from a mountain and trail in Alberta. In a written statement, the Government of Canada says it is "committed to reconciliation and renewed relationships with Indigenous Peoples, based on a recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership." "The offensive name of Stoney Squaw mountain and trail is, and has been, a concern for Indi
  
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• Derogatory name removed from prominent Banff National Park mountain

  18-09-2020 20:50
  
  After calls from First Nations, the hiking community and lawyers over several years, the federal government has announced plans to remove an offensive name from a mountain and trail in Alberta. In a written statement, the Government of Canada says it is "committed to reconciliation and renewed relationships with Indigenous Peoples, based on a recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership." "The offensive name of Stoney Squaw mountain and trail is, and has been, a concern for Indi
  
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• New athletic training sets sight on edging out opponents

  18-09-2020 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary-based optometrist is helping athletes with unconventional training to improve eyesight.
  
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• Lobster protests: Nova Scotia RCMP arrest two at wharf in Weymouth - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 20:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lobster protests: Nova Scotia RCMP arrest two at wharf in Weymouth  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update Friday

  18-09-2020 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Thursday, Hinshaw announced the province was moving away from the asymptomatic testing model that offered tests to all Albertans.
  
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• Alberta records 1st ‘likely’ case of in-school transmission of COVID-19

  18-09-2020 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Thursday, Hinshaw announced the province was moving away from the asymptomatic testing model that offered tests to all Albertans.
  
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• Premiers push for increase to health care funding from federal government - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 20:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Premiers push for increase to health care funding from federal government  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• B.C. teachers appeal to labour board over COVID-19 classroom concerns - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 20:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  B.C. teachers appeal to labour board over COVID-19 classroom concerns  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• COVID-19 transmission 'likely' detected in Edmonton school: Hinshaw

  18-09-2020 19:57
  
  An outbreak at an Edmonton school was "likely" caused by Alberta's first in-school transmission, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Friday. Two people from Waverley School tested positive on Thursday, the Edmonton Public School Board told CTV News. Approximately 12 students from a combined Grade 1 and 2 class and seven staff members are in self-isolation.5 new COVID-19 cases at Edmonton schools, 1 school declares outbreakHinshaw said the two people were at school while infectious, and that one of the cases
  
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• Alberta's first COVID-19 school transmission 'likely' detected in Edmonton: Hinshaw

  18-09-2020 19:57
  
  An outbreak at an Edmonton school was "likely" caused by Alberta's first in-school transmission, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Friday. Two people from Waverley School tested positive on Thursday, the Edmonton Public School Board told CTV News. Approximately 12 students from a combined Grade 1 and 2 class and seven staff members are in self-isolation. Hinshaw said the two people were at school while infectious, and that one of the cases "seems to have been the source for the other." "It seems to be a li
  
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• Alberta schedules COVID-19 update for 1 p.m. on short notice

  18-09-2020 19:57
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide a COVID-19 update at 1 p.m. It's unclear what the chief medical officer of health, who was scheduled to provide updates on Monday and Thursday this week, will say besides release the daily coronavirus count. Alberta currently has 1,483 infections of the disease with more than half of them in the Edmonton zone.Thursday: Alberta adds 146 COVID-19 cases, Hinshaw warns of 'significant challenge' ahead of colder months Edmonton's COVID-19 active cases hit record highAs
  
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• Five Lethbridge Chamber resolutions adopted, each addressing business concerns - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 19:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Five Lethbridge Chamber resolutions adopted, each addressing business concerns  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Daughters sue Calgary care facility after mother dies with oatmeal in lungs

  18-09-2020 19:48
  
  A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre after workers allegedly put a senior suffering from a medical emergency to bed before sending her to hospital. In the statement of claim filed Sept. 4, Suzanne Lynch and Rosena Good claimed the death of their mother Catherine Lynch in July was the result of the actions of care centre staff. Revera Inc. operating as McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre, is named as the defendant in the lawsuit. Lynch's daughter
  
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• Calgary Co-op launches two new brands with a focus on buying and eating locally made foods

  18-09-2020 19:48
  
  As concerns grow because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people and families are choosing locally grown foods to help support local farmers, businesses and Alberta's economy. Ken Keelor, Calgary Co-op CEO says it’s very crucial for the store to contribute to the local economy because they only operate in Calgary and the surrounding areas. "When you shop with us, you can be sure that all of it is going back into the local economy." On Thursday morning the Calgary Co-op located in the comm
  
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• Forecast models show hurricane Teddy could hit Maritimes next week - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 19:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Forecast models show hurricane Teddy could hit Maritimes next week  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Artificial intelligence researchers receive $9M from Alberta government

  18-09-2020 19:36
  
  The Alberta government is giving $9 million in funding to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) in an effort to promote the province's tech sector. The funding is made up of $4 million from Alberta Innovates and $5 million through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction system. The government says it's Investment and Growth Strategy has identified developing Alberta's technology sector as a top priority. They hope it will make way for investment and innovation in other Albe
  
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• Canadian Denis Shapovalov advances to quarterfinals at Italian Open

  18-09-2020 19:18
  
  Canada's Denis Shapovalov is through to the semifinals of the Italian Open. The No. 12 seed from Richmond Hill, Ont., edged No. 15 seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 in the quarterfinals Saturday to notch his first career win in three matches against the Bulgarian. "It's amazing to beat a player like Grigor," Shapovalov said. "He's someone I've looked up to since I was a junior. I'm a really big fan of his game and the way he plays. I've had some difficult matches against him. "To get the win it
  
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• Sherwood siblings reunite at Lethbridge College - The Sudbury Star

  18-09-2020 18:57 via thesudburystar.com
  
  Sherwood siblings reunite at Lethbridge College  The Sudbury Star
  
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• Province commits $70 million to replace Stoney Trail bridge over Bow River

  18-09-2020 18:50
  
  The Government of Alberta has announced provincial taxpayers will spend $70 million to replace the eastbound bridge of the southeast leg of Stoney Trail atop the Bow River. Transportation Minister Ric McIver made the announcement Friday noting that the South Bow River Project will also include widening the westbound bridge and building a new standalone pedestrian bridge.  "This strategic investment and the over 350 jobs it creates deliver on our commitment to Alberta’s recovery a
  
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• Air quality expected to deteriorate in Alberta this weekend due to wildfire smoke

  18-09-2020 18:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  It’s predicted air quality in Alberta will worsen this weekend as smoke from wildfires in B.C. and the western U.S. continues to settle over the province.
  
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• Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21 - Lethbridge News Now

  18-09-2020 18:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Federal Health Minister says two western provinces joining federal COVID-19 tracking app

  18-09-2020 17:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu said on Friday that negotiations are ongoing with provinces to join the federal COVID Alert app with two western provinces joining the app Friday, likely Alberta and Saskatchewan.
  
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• Man to be sentenced Friday in deadly central Alberta gas and dash

  18-09-2020 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for his role in a deadly central Alberta gas and dash is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday.
  
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