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• Alberta has no plans to cancel Halloween, province's top doc says

  01-10-2020 23:56
  
  If you haven't started already, it's OK to decorate for the scariest time of the year, says Alberta's top doc. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, confirmed during her Thursday update that Halloween will be going ahead as scheduled, but there will be some changes. "I have no plans to suggest that Alberta cancel Halloween this year," she said. "My own children would never forgive me." Full details and tips on how to have a safe and healthy Halloween can be found on the p
  
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• Residents upset about beavers being trapped in southeast community wetland

  01-10-2020 23:48
  
  Jen Corbett discovered a dead beaver in a trap behind her home in the southeast Calgary community of Riverstone a few days ago, something she says has been ongoing since her family moved there last fall. “For the past three years they’ve been trapping and killing them,” said Corbett. “As opposed to finding other solutions that aren’t lethal, that would include maybe grates on the culverts or water levellers or other implementations that would allow us to co-exist wi
  
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• Billboards Announce That 'ThanksVegan' Is Coming in Lethbridge - PETA

  01-10-2020 23:47
  
  Billboards Announce That 'ThanksVegan' Is Coming in Lethbridge  PETA
  
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• Police charge Calgary man in drug bust at Lethbridge apartment - CTV Toronto

  01-10-2020 23:40
  
  Police charge Calgary man in drug bust at Lethbridge apartment  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary man faces charges after more than $54K worth of drugs and cash seized

  01-10-2020 23:40
  
  Authorities say charges have been laid against a Calgary man after a significant quantity of drugs and cash was found inside an apartment in Lethbridge, Alta. Wednesday. Lethbridge police say they were called to a south-end apartment, in the 900 block of 15 Street, on Sept. 30 as a result of a short investigation into drug trafficking. When investigators executed a search warrant, they discovered:148 grams of fentanyl 132 grams of methamphetamine 25 grams of crack cocaine 148 grams of buffing ag
  
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• Calgary Transit will truly be poetry in motion this October

  01-10-2020 23:22
  
  She turned out to be not only the Poet Laureate of Calgary, but the poet laureate of the pandemic. Thursday, former Calgary Poet Laureate Sheri-D Wilson was happy to announce the final aspect of her legacy expansion project, a public exhibition that will see lines of poetry by 10 different poets featured on an interior banner on Calgary Transit throughout October. “We are very proud of this project and very proud of the people of Calgary who stood up and showed their creative voices," Wils
  
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• PlayAlberta, regulated online gambling website, launched Thursday

  01-10-2020 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  AGLC anticipates PlayAlberta will generate $3.71 million in revenue annually. That money is directed into Alberta's general revenue fund.
  
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• 'Bit of a shock': Alberta woman who lost her job earns thousands renting out her belongings

  01-10-2020 22:27
  
  An Okotoks woman who lost her job due to the COVID-19 outbreak has found great success in an unexpected income stream by renting out her personal belongings online. Sabine Lines was one of the thousands of airline employees laid off during the pandemic, but the former flight attendant quickly found that she could offset her lost income by putting things she owns up for rent to community members through an app called Ruckify. The service provides an online platform for users to browse items and r
  
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• U of L to create new Indigenous gathering place - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 22:14
  
  U of L to create new Indigenous gathering place  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta seniors call for better care and profits out of long-term care homes

  01-10-2020 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Seniors advocates in Alberta say the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in privately funded care homes.
  
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• Calgary man charged with drug trafficking in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 21:58
  
  Calgary man charged with drug trafficking in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta’s Tanner Boser to face former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski

  01-10-2020 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser, from Bonnyville, Alta., will face former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei (The Pit Bull) Arlovski on Nov. 7.
  
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• AHS board welcomes two new members from Southern Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 21:44
  
  AHS board welcomes two new members from Southern Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Two-thirds of Albertans on board with the flu shot this year: Poll

  01-10-2020 21:35
  
  A survey of Albertans conducted last month has found the COVID-19 pandemic and its unpredictability has led the way for more people to feel more favourably about the seasonal flu shot. Insights West, which conducted the poll for London Drugs, found 67 per cent of Albertans are planning to line up for their flu shot and 68 per cent of respondents found the flu shot is more important than ever, given the current circumstances. "The unique circumstances surrounding the approaching influenza season
  
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• 1 additional death reported at Calgary hospital linked to COVID-19 outbreaks

  01-10-2020 21:14
  
  Another death reported Thursday is being linked to COVID-19 outbreaks at Foothills hospital in Calgary. That brings the total number of deaths to five. A total of 35 patients and 29 staff members have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus connected to the outbreaks. As of Sept. 29 — the most recent number available — there are 290 health-care workers in isolation. "As part of our COVID-19 response, to date, AHS has postponed 45 of 260 scheduled surgeries due to staff restrict
  
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• More than 100 jobs posted to help Alberta test for COVID-19

  01-10-2020 20:16
  
  More than 100 people are needed by Alberta Health Services (AHS) to help perform COVID-19 testing in the province, with more than half of those posted for a new position called a Community Tester. AHS posted the casual positions on its website and says more than 60 of the jobs are available. It says anyone from a number of health-related disciplines who can perform a throat or nasal pharyngeal swab can apply. "Most notably it could be an RN, LPN, paramedic or an allied health occupation like occ
  
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• Alberta Health Services acknowledges temporary delay in COVID-19 result notifications

  01-10-2020 20:16
  
  Alberta Health Services (AHS) says a technical issue with its autodialer system is to blame for delayed test results for a number of residents last month. Officials say approximately 5,000 Albertans did not receive their negative test results when they were supposed to between Sept. 10 and 29. As a result of the glitch, AHS is now reaching out to those affected over the phone or via text message. The agency says it didn't affect any residents who had positive cases of the illness as those patien
  
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• Hinshaw provides update on school outbreaks as Alberta records 173 new cases of COVID-19

  01-10-2020 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of Thursday afternoon, Hinshaw said 133 schools have active alerts or outbreaks, which represents about five per cent of all schools in the province.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

  01-10-2020 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is holding a news conference at 3:30 p.m. The update will be streamed live in this story post.
  
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• RCMP seek witnesses to fatal crash involving cyclist on Hwy. 22 near Cochrane

  01-10-2020 19:07
  
  RCMP is asking for witnesses to come forward following a crash Wednesday that left a 54-year-old cyclist dead. Police say they believe alcohol was a factor in the crash that happened about 5:30 p.m. on Highway 22 south of the Sunset Blvd. intersection. The driver of the vehicle, a 58-year-old man from Cochrane, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Residents who are affected by the crash are advised to reach out to victim services at 403-851-8055. Police say they are also looking to speak w
  
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• Technical issues delay some negative COVID-19 tests, AHS contacting those affected

  01-10-2020 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between Sept. 10 and Sept. 29, AHS said about 5,000 people didn't receive their negative COVID-19 test result.
  
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• Hinshaw to update Albertans on COVID-19 Thursday as AHS deals with test notification issue

  01-10-2020 18:45
  
  Alberta's top doctor will issue her second COVID-19 update of the week Thursday afternoon. The province currently has 1,582 confirmed cases of the coronavirus with 64 patients in hospital, including 13 in ICU. More than half of Alberta's known active infections are in the Edmonton zone with 832 cases, while the Calgary zone has 585 cases.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by neighbourhoodAlberta has reported 18,062 cases and 267 deaths to d
  
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• Alberta adds 173 COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

  01-10-2020 18:45
  
  Alberta's top doctor reported 173 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths as a result of the disease on Thursday. Confirmed active cases of the coronavirus increased once more to a total of 1,596, with more than half of them — 851 — in the Edmonton zone. The two latest deaths were also reported in the Edmonton zone: A man in his 80s and a man in his 90s linked to Mill Woods' Shepherd's Care Centre outbreak.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers br
  
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• Calgary man facing 183 charges for alleged thefts, car prowlings

  01-10-2020 18:04
  
  A Calgary man is facing nearly 190 charges dating back to May for alleged thefts, property damage and car prowlings at a number of parks across the city, police said Thursday. Police said in a release they believe the suspect would break into vehicles at popular parks, including North and South Glenmore Park, Fish Creek Park and Heritage Park, where they would steal cash, credit cards and valuables left inside. "It is believed he would then use the credit cards immediately at nearby stores befor
  
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• Lethbridge's Mallory Kristjanson honoured by Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 17:25
  
  Lethbridge's Mallory Kristjanson honoured by Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tsuut'ina Trail section of ring road slated to open to traffic today

  01-10-2020 16:39
  
  A section of the southwest leg of Calgary's ring road is expected to welcome traffic beginning Thursday. Premier Jason Kenney and Transportation Minister Ric McIver are scheduled to participate in a ceremony at noon where the section of Tsuut'ina Trail south of Glenmore Trail and north of Fish Creek Boulevard will officially open. With the opening of Tsuut'ina Trail, the only sections of the ring road that remain under construction are between Fish Creek Boulevard and Highway 22X and the west le
  
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• Tsuut'ina Trail section of ring road opens to traffic, ceremony interrupted by displaced family

  01-10-2020 16:39
  
  A 12-kilometre section of the southwest leg of Calgary's ring road is now open but for a family displaced by the highway, the announcement was not embraced as a reason for celebration. Premier Jason Kenney, Transportation Minister Ric McIver, Mayor Naheed Nenshi, MLA Whitney Issik and Tsuut'ina Chief Roy Whitney participated in a ceremony Thursday afternoon where a 12-kilometre section of Tsuut'ina Trail, south of Glenmore Trail and north of Fish Creek Boulevard, was officially opened to traffic
  
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• Tsuut'ina Trail section of ring road opens to traffic

  01-10-2020 16:39
  
  A section of the southwest leg of Calgary's ring road is now open. Premier Jason Kenney and Transportation Minister Ric McIver participated in a ceremony Thursday afternoon where a 12-kilometre section of Tsuut'ina Trail, south of Glenmore Trail and north of Fish Creek Boulevard, was officially opened to traffic. With the opening of Tsuut'ina Trail, the only sections of the ring road that remain under construction are between Fish Creek Boulevard and Highway 22X and the west leg between Glenmore
  
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• Tsuut'ina Trail section of Calgary ring road opens to traffic, ceremony interrupted by displaced family

  01-10-2020 16:39
  
  A 12-kilometre section of the southwest leg of Calgary's ring road is now open but for a family displaced by the highway, the announcement was not embraced as a reason for celebration. Premier Jason Kenney, Transportation Minister Ric McIver, Mayor Naheed Nenshi, MLA Whitney Issik and Tsuut'ina Chief Roy Whitney participated in a ceremony Thursday afternoon where a 12-kilometre section of Tsuut'ina Trail, south of Glenmore Trail and north of Fish Creek Boulevard, was officially opened to traffic
  
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• Pronghorn golf lose in playoff at U of C Invitational - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 16:28
  
  Pronghorn golf lose in playoff at U of C Invitational  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Feed Lethbridge raises more than $25K - Medicine Hat News

  01-10-2020 16:11
  Feed Lethbridge raises more than $25K  Medicine Hat News
  
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• More survivors of Columbia Icefield rollover file lawsuit against tour operator

  01-10-2020 16:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  More survivors of a deadly tour bus crash near Jasper are speaking out. In August, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the company that operates the bus, and as Sarah Komadina reports, more legal action is now being taken.
  
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• Pig ear dog treats ‘likely’ linked to salmonella illnesses, 1 death in Canada

  01-10-2020 15:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some of the individuals who became sick reported feeding their dogs PawsUp! and Western Family brands of pig ear dog treats before getting salmonella.
  
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• Subway bread isn't bread, Irish court says

  01-10-2020 15:09
  
  Ireland's Supreme Court has ruled that bread sold by the fast food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread. The ruling came in a tax dispute brought by Bookfinders Ltd., an Irish Subway franchisee, which argued that some of its takeaway products - including teas, coffees and heated sandwiches - were not liable for value-added tax. A panel of judges rejected the appeal Tuesday, ruling that the bread sold by Subway contains too much sugar to be categorized as
  
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• Air Canada ready to order rapid COVID-19 testing kits

  01-10-2020 15:02
  
  Air Canada said Thursday that it is finalizing an order for ID NOW COVID-19 rapid response test kits that can provide results in minutes for airline passengers. The national airline partnered with McMaster Health Labs (MHL) and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to study arriving international travellers at the Toronto-Pearson Airport, and said that preliminary results from the study are positive that it can be used to better protect customers and help alleviate strict government trav
  
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• TransAlta and Tidewater selling Pioneer Pipeline to Atco instead of TC Energy

  01-10-2020 14:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Atco acquired the right to purchase the Pioneer Pipeline through an option agreement with TC Energy's Nova Gas Transmission Ltd.
  
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• Warm start to October and potential wildfire haze

  01-10-2020 14:36
  
  We’re finally falling beneath our high-pressure ridge, but there comes with that a caveat; we’re facing some U.S. wildfire smoke potential today! The first image is from 6 p.m. yesterday to 6 p.m. today, and the second image shows 6 p.m. today until 6 p.m. tomorrow. While the smoke above us could be hazy at times, its surface impacts are largely minimal through the province, as the majority of smoke will be aloft. Beyond this hazy layer on high, enjoy our first day of October! We&rsq
  
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• Lethbridge, Cardston men charged in ALERT probe - Medicine Hat News

  01-10-2020 14:15
  Lethbridge, Cardston men charged in ALERT probe  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Big contact tracing study shows role of kids and superspreaders in COVID-19 pandemic

  01-10-2020 14:14
  
  Children can spread coronavirus among themselves efficiently, but young adults are the primary source of coronavirus spread, according to a study published Wednesday. The study, based on a giant contact tracing effort involving more than 3 million people in India, shows most COVID-19 patients never infected anyone else. The researchers found that 70 per cent of infected people did not infect any of their contacts, while 8 per cent of patients accounted for 60 per cent of observed new infections.
  
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• 1 dead after vehicle crashes into semi on Stoney Trail

  01-10-2020 14:08
  
  One person is dead after a car crashed into the back of a semi-trailer truck on the southeast portion of the ring road early Thursday morning.  Emergency crews responded just after 4:45 a.m. to the crash on Stoney Trail near 114th Avenue Southeast.  A car and semi were both travelling northbound when the collision occurred. The lone occupant of the car was pronounced dead on scene. The age and gender of the deceased has not been released. There have been no reports of injury to the dri
  
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• 20 million Canadians still don’t have full access to the COVID Alert app. Why?

  01-10-2020 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bureaucratic back and forth could be to blame for the slow rollout of Canada's COVID-19 alert app in some provinces and territories.
  
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• Unemployment marches higher in Europe amid pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 11:41
  
  Unemployment marches higher in Europe amid pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• EU takes legal action against UK over planned Brexit bill - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 11:41
  
  EU takes legal action against UK over planned Brexit bill  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Infrastructure announcement and Shawn Mendes: In The News for Oct. 1 - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 10:18
  
  Infrastructure announcement and Shawn Mendes: In The News for Oct. 1  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Friends identify Tuesday's fatal motorcycle crash victim as Caleb Bryce

  01-10-2020 05:48
  
  Caleb Bryce had just gotten married in June. Wednesday, a tight-knit group friends gathered at the place where the 23-year-old spent his final moments. “it’s absolutely heart-wrenching,” said Jacob Washington, Bryce’s longtime friend. “I’ve never lost somebody my age, I’ve definitely not lost somebody this close to me. We lived together for like three years and he was honestly my brother.” “He was really a spark that just kind of brought ever
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: Sep 30

  01-10-2020 04:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Wednesday, September 30, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Liam Nixon.
  
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• Seven survivors of Alberta tour bus rollover near Jasper file lawsuit - Lethbridge News Now

  01-10-2020 04:09
  
  Seven survivors of Alberta tour bus rollover near Jasper file lawsuit  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Highway 22 near Cochrane closed due to vehicle collision

  01-10-2020 02:50
  
  Highway 22 between Hwy 1A and Sunset Boulevard was closed just after six p.m. due to a serious vehicle collision, according to the Town of Cochrane's Twitter feed. Fire, RCMP and EMS were on scene, with north and southbound traffic being diverted through Sunset Ridge. Peace officers were asking motorists to avoid the area if possible. There was no information available about injuries. This is a developing story...HWY 22 CLOSED Hwy 22 closed btwn Hwy 1A & Sunset Blvd for a serious motor vehic
  
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• Cyclist killed in Highway 22 collision with SUV

  01-10-2020 02:50
  
  A cyclist was killed Wednesday when he was struck by an SUV on Highway 22. The incident took place around 5:30 p.m., when Cochrane RCMP responded to reports of a collision on Hwy 22 a couple of kilometres north of the Hwy 1A and Hwy 22 intersection. According to EMS, the man was struck closer to Range Road 43. The driver of the SUV, a man in his 50s, was taken in stable condition, to Foothills hospital to be assessed. Highway 22 between Hwy 1A and Sunset Boulevard was closed just after 6 p.m. Fi
  
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• To isolate or not? Alberta Health aims to clarify confusion about COVID-19 symptoms in K-12 students

  01-10-2020 02:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province said it is stepping up its communication efforts to help parents confused about symptoms and sending their kids to school.
  
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