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• Number of active COVID-19 cases in Alberta rises to 1,582 on Wednesday

  30-09-2020 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of Wednesday, there are 64 Albertans in hospital with the disease; 13 in intensive care units.
  
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• Alberta reports 153 COVID-19 cases, 1 death

  30-09-2020 23:49
  
  Alberta surpassed 18,000 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday as the province added 153 infections. The active-case count increased to 1,582 with 832 infections in the Edmonton zone. A man in his 70s in the Edmonton zone has died after he contracted the coronavirus, growing Alberta's death toll to 267.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by neighbourhoodThere are 64 Albertans in hospital with the disease, including 13 people in intensive care units
  
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• U.S. man fined $1,000, sent home after taking boat to B.C. to pick up girlfriend

  30-09-2020 23:47
  
  An American man from Bellingham, Wash. has been fined $1,000 after navigating his boat into Canadian waters to pick up his girlfriend in Surrey, B.C., according to RCMP. Mounties announced the Quarantine Act violation in a news release Wednesday. They said the incident that led to the fine happened on Sunday. RCMP said officers with the Federal Border Integrity ShipRider Program were patrolling the marine border between the U.S. and Canada when they encountered a Bellingham-registered vessel anc
  
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• Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole lambastes Liberals' handing of pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 23:34
  
  Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole lambastes Liberals' handing of pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Major search and rescue exercise picks Lethbridge's airport over Red Deer - Red Deer Advocate

  30-09-2020 23:30
  
  Major search and rescue exercise picks Lethbridge's airport over Red Deer  Red Deer Advocate
  
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• 'Such a mess': Foam installation problems leave couple with costly clean-up

  30-09-2020 23:21
  
  A Calgary couple is warning homeowners about health and financial hazards that can arise when spray foam insulation is not properly applied and managed. Bob and Noreen Leasak said they hired the company R-Value Solutions to apply foam insulation inside a barn which they had built to store vehicles, but were left with an expensive mess to clean up when they later found out the wrong foam was used and then it was not installed correctly. "It’s almost to the expense of knocking it down and bu
  
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• Shell plan to cut up to 9,000 jobs could result in hundreds of fewer jobs in Canada

  30-09-2020 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hundreds of Canadian employees of Royal Dutch Shell could be affected by its plan revealed Wednesday to cut between 7,000 and 9,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2022.
  
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• Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 23:11
  
  Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 25 years later, Calgary man reunited with sentimental gold ring

  30-09-2020 23:10
  
  In 1992, Christopher Spronk was given a gold ring by his mother for Christmas, who was sick at the time. She took all the gold she had worn as jewelry in her life and melted it down, to have two rings created, one for Chris and one for his brother. A couple months later she passed away. In the summer of 1995, Spronk was playing football at Sikome Lake and lost the ring in the water. He felt he would never get it back. He didn't, for 25 years - and then, in stepped Kevin Niefer, who scans public
  
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• 'A special time of the year': Hope Mission preparing 60 turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner deliveries

  30-09-2020 23:01
  
  Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings will soon to be delivered to Calgary families in need. Hope Mission is once again preparing the annual dinner, with 60 turkeys being roasted, which will be used to make an estimated 340 meals. Normally, the dinner is served buffet-style, but that had to be modified due to the ongoing pandemic. “We have never done food hampers or food delivery, but with COVID, we had to switch it up,” said Kelly Row, community engagement lead with Hope Missio
  
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• More than 28 per cent of Calgary's downtown office space is vacant: CBRE

  30-09-2020 22:05
  
  Calgary is leading the country when it comes to office vacancies, a new report indicates. The statistics, from the CBRE Group, found that the city's downtown office vacancy rate inched up to 28.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2020, up from 27 per cent last quarter. It's the highest among Canada's major cities and almost 10 per cent higher than the vacancy rate in the next highest centre, in Halifax, N.S. (19.7 per cent). CBRE Canada says much of the country is feeling the impacts of the COVID
  
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• Chief Paramedic says 911 EMS consolidation won't hurt response times - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 22:02
  
  Chief Paramedic says 911 EMS consolidation won't hurt response times  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Warrants issued for two Lethbridge suspects following Southern Alberta “rural crime spree” - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 21:31
  
  Warrants issued for two Lethbridge suspects following Southern Alberta “rural crime spree”  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mountain feature near Canmore, Alta. renamed Bald Eagle Peak

  30-09-2020 21:30
  
  A renaming ceremony was held near Canmore this week for a prominent landmark in the Rocky Mountains. A mountain feature had been known unofficially for the last century by a name that was both racist and defamatory toward women, even showing up in some guide books and on some maps. Located near the summit of Mount Charles Stewart, the feature will now be known as Bald Eagle Peak and can be seen from the Trans-Canada Highway. "We as First Nations, especially in my tribe, do not name mountains aft
  
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• Lethbridge residents sought, Medicine Hat men charged following rural crime spree

  30-09-2020 21:22
  
  The recovery of stolen property from a home in Medicine Hat has led to the arrest of two suspects and the issuing of warrants for two others. According to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), nearly $20,000 worth of stolen property was seized on Sept. 24 following an investigation that involved the Medicine Hat Police Service, Taber Police Service and RCMP. The property, which included a cargo trailer, a van, bicycles and tools, had been stolen from rural areas throughout southern
  
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• Rural crime spree thwarted with arrests in Medicine Hat: Taber, Lethbridge connections - Prairie Post

  30-09-2020 21:20
  
  Rural crime spree thwarted with arrests in Medicine Hat: Taber, Lethbridge connections  Prairie Post
  
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• Actors in drag march to highlight virus threat to UK theatre - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 21:10
  
  Actors in drag march to highlight virus threat to UK theatre  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Racism common in Montreal hospitals says head of Native Women's Shelter - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 20:51
  
  Racism common in Montreal hospitals says head of Native Women's Shelter  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Health Canada green-lights rapid COVID-19 test - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 20:49
  
  Health Canada green-lights rapid COVID-19 test  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Court dismisses appeal from man who murdered Calgary Stampeder

  30-09-2020 20:49
  
  The Alberta Court of Appeal has denied an appeal from a man convicted in the fatal shooting of Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks outside a nightclub in 2016. Nelson Lugela, who was convicted of killing Hicks outside the Marquee Beer Market, had appealed the judge's decision that determined he was the shooter. He claimed the fact that images from social media were admitted as evidence, a voir dire was not held on the statement of a key witness, the standard of proof was misapplied and Justice K.D. Ya
  
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• Calgary company fined for PPE price gouging

  30-09-2020 20:15
  
  A Calgary business has been handed a $1,500 fine as well as a $100 victim surcharge following an investigation into exorbitant prices on face masks and other protective items at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation, which determined personal protective equipment (PPE) was being sold by CCA Logistics LTD. at prices grossly exceeding the norm, was spurred by a complaint from the public on March 26 regarding the $89 price tag on a box of face masks. According to Service Alberta's c
  
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• Calgary company fined following investigation into PPE price gouging

  30-09-2020 20:15
  
  A Calgary business has been handed a $1,500 fine as well as a $100 victim surcharge following an investigation into exorbitant prices on face masks and other protective items at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation, which determined personal protective equipment (PPE) was being sold by CCA Logistics LTD. at prices grossly exceeding the norm, was spurred by a complaint from the public on March 26 regarding the $89 price tag on a box of face masks. According to Service Alberta's c
  
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• Alberta top court rejects appeal of man who killed Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks

  30-09-2020 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nelson Lugela was found guilty of second-degree murder last year in the death of Mylan Hicks.
  
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• $25000 raised for Lethbridge food banks - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 20:02
  
  $25000 raised for Lethbridge food banks  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Health Canada approves new rapid COVID-19 test for use

  30-09-2020 19:39
  
  Health Canada has approved a new rapid nasal swab for COVID-19, meaning Canadians could soon be able to access a test and receive their results within minutes. Yesterday, the federal government announced plans to purchase 7.9 million tests and 3,800 test analyzing devices from Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, pending Health Canada approval. That approval has now been granted by the federal health agency.The deal to procure the new testing devices came amid considerable pressure for the federal governme
  
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• Canada approves new rapid COVID-19 test for use in 'coming weeks': PM

  30-09-2020 19:39
  
  Health Canada has approved a new rapid nasal swab for COVID-19, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that "in the coming weeks," Canadians will be able to access the new test that can deliver results within minutes. "In the coming weeks, the Abbott ID NOW rapid test will be deployed to help Canadians across the country with rapid testing," said Trudeau in response to questioning from Conservative health critic Michelle Rempel Garner about how long it will take to see these new devices on the f
  
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• Online picnic shelter booking service to open Thursday - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 19:36
  
  Online picnic shelter booking service to open Thursday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Obstructed views eyed as factor in fatal motorcycle crash: Calgary Police

  30-09-2020 19:17
  
  Police are looking into obstructed views as a factor in a two-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in southeast Calgary on Tuesday afternoon. A 2010 Ducati motorcycle ridden by a 23-year-old man was heading west on Barlow Trail about 12:30 p.m. approaching the 26th Street S.E. intersection just as an eastbound 2011 Subaru Outback driven by a 41-year-old woman was turning from Barlow Trail onto southbound 26th Street. S.E. "It is believed that a vehicle parked on the northeast corner of the i
  
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• Increasing job mobility could grow Alberta's economy by $2.8-billion: report - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 19:11
  
  Increasing job mobility could grow Alberta's economy by $2.8-billion: report  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Woman charged with break-and-enter and assault after man stabbed in Medicine Hat home

  30-09-2020 19:00
  
  A 20-year-old woman faces several charges following a police investigation into a late night break-and-enter and stabbing at a home in Medicine Hat on Tuesday. Medicine Hat Police Service members responded to a home on Carswell Road shortly before midnight following reports of a stabbing. An injured 28-year-old man was transported from the scene to hospital with injuries considered non-life-threatening. A 20-year-old woman, whose name has not been disclosed ahead of her bail hearing, was arreste
  
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• Ex-girlfriend charged with assault and robbery after man stabbed in Medicine Hat home

  30-09-2020 19:00
  
  A 20-year-old woman faces several charges following a police investigation into a late night robbery and stabbing at a home in Medicine Hat on Tuesday. Medicine Hat Police Service members responded to a home on Carswell Road shortly before midnight following reports from a man indicating he had been stabbed. The injured 28-year-old was transported by ambulance to hospital with injuries considered non-life-threatening. MHPS officials confirm the stabbing victim has been released from hospital A 2
  
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• Green leadership results tainted by fundraising disaster, candidate says - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 18:39
  
  Green leadership results tainted by fundraising disaster, candidate says  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Washroom at Wetaskiwin RV park wins 2020 title of Canada’s Best Restroom

  30-09-2020 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The washroom at Westview RV Park in Wetaskiwin, Alta., has been named Canada's Best Restroom for 2020.
  
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• Secretive, never profitable Palantir makes its market debut - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 18:12
  
  Secretive, never profitable Palantir makes its market debut  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• NFL: Steelers and Titans will play Monday or Tuesday - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 18:12
  
  NFL: Steelers and Titans will play Monday or Tuesday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge and Cardston men among 26 charged with child pornography offences - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 18:07
  
  Lethbridge and Cardston men among 26 charged with child pornography offences  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 26 Albertans facing 63 charges after province-wide child pornography investigation

  30-09-2020 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  A three-month investigation led to child pornography charges being laid against 26 people across the province of Alberta.
  
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• 2021 Calgary International Automotive and Truck Show cancelled

  30-09-2020 18:04
  
  The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has prompted organizers of Calgary's most prominent automotive trade show to cancel next year's event. The 2021 Calgary International Automotive and Truck Show as well as the 2021 Vehicles and Violins Gala which was to proceed it, have been cancelled due to uncertainty regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus. "It is an unprecedented time for everyone from both a business and personal perspective," said Jim Gillespie, executive director of the Calgary Motor Dea
  
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• 26 Albertans charged with child pornography over the summer

  30-09-2020 18:01
  
  ALERT charged 26 Albertans in separate online child sexual exploitation investigations over the past three months. A total of 63 charges were laid between June 20 and Sept. 17 after referrals from the RCMP's National Child Exploitation Crime Centre. ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) says the rise in referrals could be linked to "digital dependency" in isolation during the pandemic. The following 26 people are facing at least one child pornography charge:Kevin Borchert, a 29-year-old man
  
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• One person dead from salmonella linked to dog treats

  30-09-2020 17:05
  
  One person is dead and several others were hospitalized due to an outbreak of salmonella, which has been linked to two brands of dog treats. According to a public health notice from the Government of Canada, it has identified pig ear dog treats as the source of the outbreak, as some of the people who became sick reported feeding their pets Paws Up! and Western Family brands of the pig ear dogs treats. These two brands are sold at Canadian Tire and Save-On-Foods. On Sept. 29, the supplying compan
  
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• Drivers who photographed Alberta rollover handed distracted driving tickets by RCMP

  30-09-2020 16:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said first responders noticed a handful of drivers taking photos of the rollover on their phones.
  
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• More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in August - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 16:13
  
  More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in August  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Distracted driving tickets issued to gawkers passing rollover crash on Trans-Canada Highway

  30-09-2020 15:56
  
  RCMP in southern Alberta handed out a number of distracted driving tickets to motorists using their cell phones to take photos of a rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer. Police were called to the crash in the eastbound lanes of Highway 1, west of Suffield, Alta. just before 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. An investigation found a tire had burst, causing the tractor-trailer to lose control and roll just northwest of Medicine Hat, Alta. The driver was seriously injured and HALO Air Ambulance was used
  
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• Kenzo gets the buzz at bee-themed Paris Fashion Week show - Lethbridge News Now

  30-09-2020 15:40
  
  Kenzo gets the buzz at bee-themed Paris Fashion Week show  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Warm to begin October

  30-09-2020 15:35
  
  Pleasant, yet mild conditions persist today. Short articles usually bode well for our forecast! We’re starting to fall under the upper ridge of high pressure but surface cooling was a trend Tuesday night. That means that temperatures have taken a dip for us and will not recover by end-of-day to that seasonal normal of 16C. Early showers will also play their part though total accumulations were very light, not topping 1 mm in most spots. Past today that high pressure setup will be working i
  
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• TC Energy lays off staff in Canadian gas operations and projects division

  30-09-2020 15:19
  
  Restructuring at Calgary-based TC Energy Corporation has resulted in the loss of jobs. The move comes after the company, formerly known as TransCanada Corporation, signed a memorandum of understanding with Natural Law Energy which represents four First Nations in Alberta and one in Saskatchewan. The deal, which is expected to be finalized later this year, will see Natural Law Energy purchase an equity stake in the Keystone XL pipeline. "Our Canada Gas Operations & Projects team is implementi
  
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• Rail line that would connect Alberta to Alaska gets U.S. approval

  30-09-2020 14:51
  
  The dream of a rail line hauling oil and other natural resources from northern Alberta to Alaska moved one step closer to becoming a reality this week. U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential permit approving the American side of the project on Tuesday.  READ MORE: Trump approves permit for Alaska cross-border railroad lineThe proposed 2,575-kilometre A2A cross-border rail project would connect an area near Fairbanks, Alaska to the oilsands region of northern Alberta, going throug
  
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• Nearly 300 health-care workers forced to isolate as COVID-19 outbreaks continue at Calgary hospital

  30-09-2020 14:23
  
  Staffing numbers continue to dwindle at the Foothills Medical Centre as nearly 300 workers have now been forced into self-isolation due to outbreaks of COVID-19.  Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirms five units at the hospital in northwest Calgary have infections of the disease and there are major concerns regarding the quality of patient care.  As of Tuesday, five new patients have tested positive bringing the total number of cases at the hospital —including patients, staff an
  
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• Lethbridge-East MLA confirms support for local EMS dispatch - Lethbridge Herald

  30-09-2020 13:27
  
  Lethbridge-East MLA confirms support for local EMS dispatch  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Police bust illegal casino and spa north of Toronto, seize 20,000 sq. ft. mansion and $1M in cash

  30-09-2020 13:14
  
  A 20,000 square foot residential property, more than $1 million in cash and 11 firearms were seized as police north of Toronto dismantled an illegal casino and spa. The bust was announced by officers in a news release issued on Tuesday following a search warrant being executed at the multi-million dollar mansion. Officials have not released the location of the property, nor have they said when the seizure took place. Further details into the “ongoing investigation into illegal gaming and o
  
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