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• 644 new COVID cases in Alberta, local breakdowns return - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 23:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Digging out from southern Alberta’s latest snow storm

  09-11-2020 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  A storm bearing deep snow and strong winds hammered the southern part of Alberta hard. Areas including Cardston, Magrath and Milk River were also digging out as was our reporter Quinn Campbell who lives on a farm in that area.
  
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• Airdrie traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs and cash

  09-11-2020 23:19
  
  RCMP conducted a traffic stop last Thursday on Highway 566 just south of Airdrie, Alta that turned into in a seizure of drugs, money and bullets. On Nov. 5 at approximately 2:30 p.m. a vehicle was pulled over where it was found the driver was breaching his curfew. According to Airdrie RCMP the driver was then arrested for breach of conditions. A search of the vehicle turned up a number of prohibited items, including: *  82.5 grams of fentanyl *  35 grams of cocaine *  150 grams of
  
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• 'We need rules not suggestions': Alta. physicians plead for 2-week lockdown to reduce COVID-19 spread

  09-11-2020 23:13
  
  A letter signed by dozens of physicians paints a dire picture for Alberta’s health system if the government does not impose a two-week lockdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In it, physicians tell Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw they are “deeply concerned” about the number of cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions. “If this rate of increase continues unabated, our acute care health system wi
  
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• Young Calgary girl asks whether women can be firefighters

  09-11-2020 23:07
  
  Three-year-old Anya Vandezande wants to be a firefighter when she’s older but first she had to figure out if girls can become one. “The whole week before Halloween she was dressed up as a firefighter in her costume, going around,” said her mother Julia. “Lots of people kept calling her ‘fireman,’ and she asked me ‘are firefighters only men? Can girls be firefighters?’” Anya says there are a few perks to being the first on scene. “Saving
  
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• Number of active COVID cases rises to 7 in Banff region, doesn't reach watch status

  09-11-2020 23:03
  
  Two more cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Banff region, bringing the total to seven, meaning it did not reach watch status as officials expected. A an area is placed on watch status when 10 or more active cases are identified. “This is a sobering reminder for everyone in Banff to follow all safety protocols and utilize the health measures that have worked so well for our community, especially as it relates to maintaining distancing and masks in social and work settings, and taking st
  
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• Banff region expected to be placed on COVID-19 watch status

  09-11-2020 23:03
  
  With five active cases already confirmed, officials have been told to expect the Banff region to be placed on "watch status" when updated COVID-19 numbers are released by the province Monday afternoon. "This will occur if there are 10 or more active cases in the Banff region," officials said in a release. "If this occurs, Banff would be required to adopt the restrictions of 15 or fewer people for indoor and outdoor social and family gatherings." Those living in areas under watch status are also
  
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• ‘Pleasure reading’ excellent way to reduce pandemic stress, increase empathy: experts

  09-11-2020 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH ABOVE: The COVID-19 has been a source of stress for many Albertans. According to experts, more people have been getting back into reading as a way to unplug and relax during this time. Eloise Therien has the story.
  
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• Angel Tree Christmas Campaign launching on November 13th - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 21:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Biden win spells end of Keystone XL, but competitiveness may improve, pundits say

  09-11-2020 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Keystone XL is a high-profile target for Biden's administration and he will likely carry through with his campaign pledge to withdraw its presidential permit.
  
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• PM Trudeau first world leader to speak with Biden, raises key issues

  09-11-2020 20:28
  
  Starting his first full work week as president-elect on Monday, Joe Biden received his first phone call from a world leader -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who according to his office raised a series of key cross-border with his incoming U.S. counterpart. According to a message shared across the prime minister’s social media channels on Monday afternoon, Trudeau spoke with his incoming U.S. counterpart about the “challenges and opportunities facing our two countries," including COV
  
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• Sandstone Valley double homicide suspect turns himself in to police

  09-11-2020 20:23
  
  A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for two counts of manslaughter in connection to a shooting in August has turned himself in to police. Jordan Jay Ward, 20, was wanted for the Aug. 28 murders of Mohamed Khalid Shaikh, and Abas Ahmed Ibrahim. Ward turned himself in on Sunday and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 12. Ibrahim and Shaikh were fatally shot while sitting in a vehicle in the community of Sandstone Valley. A third man was injured in the shooting and transported to hospital in
  
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• ‘Canary in the coal mine’: Alberta doctors sound alarm on rising COVID-19 cases

  09-11-2020 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  A number of Alberta physicians are sounding the alarm on the rising number of COVID-19 cases, with some calling on the province to put in place stricter measures.
  
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• List shortened to eight for possible face of new $5 bill - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 20:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• No additional restrictions as Hinshaw announces 644 new cases of COVID-19, 7 new deaths

  09-11-2020 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is set to give an in-person update at 3:30 p.m. on the COVID-19 situation in the province.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to give update on COVID-19 after record-high weekend in Alberta

  09-11-2020 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is set to give an in-person update at 3:30 p.m. on the COVID-19 situation in the province.
  
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• Alberta launches survey on federal firearms policy banning assault-style weapons

  09-11-2020 19:48
  
  The provincial government has launched its public consultation on federal changes to firearms ownership. Albertans can participate by completing an online survey or by calling in to two town hall events on Nov. 17 and 23. “Albertans must be heard, and these consultations will help Alberta’s government develop a responsible firearms-use policy that deters criminals without attacking law-abiding gun owners – and in turn free up the courts for serious matters,” Justice Minis
  
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• City proposes property tax decrease for Calgary households, attempts to cut $90M from budget

  09-11-2020 19:43
  
  The City of Calgary is proposing a decrease in property taxes for 2021, while cutting its budget by more than $90 million dollars as it deals with the impact of an ongoing recession and COVID-19. Carla Male, the City of Calgary’s chief financial officer, presented the mid-cycle adjustments to the One Calgary Service Plans and Budgets report Monday to council. Mid-cycle adjustments are a regular part of the City’s budget cycle. Proposed adjustments include $26 million identified by th
  
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• City proposes property tax decrease for Calgary households

  09-11-2020 19:43
  
  The City of Calgary is proposing a decrease in property taxes for 2021, while cutting its budget by more than $90 million dollars as it deals with the impact of an ongoing recession and COVID-19. Carla Male, the City of Calgary’s chief financial officer, presented the mid-cycle adjustments to the One Calgary Service Plans and Budgets report Monday to council. Mid-cycle adjustments are a regular part of the City’s budget cycle. Proposed adjustments include $26 million identified by th
  
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• City eyes $90M budget cut, property tax rate decrease proposed for 2021

  09-11-2020 19:43
  
  The City of Calgary is proposing a decrease to the property tax rate for 2021 while cutting its budget by more than $90 million dollars, as it deals with the impact of an ongoing economic downturn and COVID-19. The City of Calgary’s chief financial officer, presented the mid-cycle adjustments to the One Calgary Service Plans and Budgets report Monday to council. “We believe this budget supports citizens during this prolonged downturn and with COVID-19,” said Carla Male, Chief F
  
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• City eyes $90M budget cut, 1.66% property tax rate decrease proposed for 2021

  09-11-2020 19:43
  
  The City of Calgary is proposing a decrease to the property taxe rate for 2021, while cutting its budget by more than $90 million dollars as it deals with the impact of an ongoing recession and COVID-19. Carla Male, the City of Calgary’s chief financial officer, presented the mid-cycle adjustments to the One Calgary Service Plans and Budgets report Monday to council. Mid-cycle adjustments are a regular part of the City’s budget cycle. Proposed adjustments include $26 million identifi
  
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• City eyes $90M budget cut, 1.66% property tax decrease proposed for 2021

  09-11-2020 19:43
  
  The City of Calgary is proposing a decrease in property taxes for 2021, while cutting its budget by more than $90 million dollars as it deals with the impact of an ongoing recession and COVID-19. Carla Male, the City of Calgary’s chief financial officer, presented the mid-cycle adjustments to the One Calgary Service Plans and Budgets report Monday to council. Mid-cycle adjustments are a regular part of the City’s budget cycle. Proposed adjustments include $26 million identified by th
  
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• Province wants your say on federal “assault-style” firearms ban - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 19:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Dr. Hinshaw to report COVID-19 data Monday after large weekend case counts

  09-11-2020 19:24
  
  After more records and inconclusive COVID-19 data over the weekend, the province’s top doctor will announce the Monday numbers herself at 3:30 p.m. Saturday saw Alberta shatter its daily high with 929 cases of the coronavirus. Sunday brought another 727 infections, but both counts are preliminary because the health department had more technical issues. Alberta Health also reported 11 total deaths the past two days, a count that increased the death toll to 363 since March. In
  
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• Alta. nears 200 hospitalizations as Dr. Hinshaw announces 644 COVID-19 cases

  09-11-2020 19:24
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 644 new cases of COVID-19 and seven new deaths on Monday. Active cases — reported for the first time since Friday after more technical issues over the weekend — rose to 7,965, with 3,345 detected infections in the Calgary zone and 3,175 in the Edmonton zone. Sunday’s positivity rate after approximately 13,000 tests reached five per cent. The chief medical officer of health said seven more Albertans have died after they contracted the disease, with the
  
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• Province to announce support for faith groups, cultural organizations

  09-11-2020 19:05
  
  The Government of Alberta will outline new recovery assistance for cultural and faith-based organizations in the province during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Minister Leela Sharon Aheer and Health Minister Tyler Shandro are slated to announce the supports Monday afternoon. The ministers are scheduled to be joined by representatives from:Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre Harvest Healing Centre Church Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta Hindu Society of CalgaryThe
  
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• Province announces recovery support for faith groups, cultural organizations

  09-11-2020 19:05
  
  The Government of Alberta will offer new recovery assistance for cultural and faith-based organizations in the province during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Minister Leela Sharon Aheer and Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced the supports Monday afternoon. The ministers were joined by representatives from:Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre Harvest Healing Centre Church Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta Hindu Society of CalgaryA livestream of the announcement i
  
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• Province announces grants of up to $5K to support faith groups, cultural organizations during pandemic

  09-11-2020 19:05
  
  The Government of Alberta will offer new recovery assistance for cultural and faith-based organizations in the province that have faced additional challenges during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Minister Leela Sharon Aheer and Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced the Faith-based and Cultural Facility Grant Monday afternoon. "The commitment of these very socially responsive and charity faith-based and cultural groups serving their communities is n
  
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• Province announces grants of up to $5K to support faith groups, cultural organizations

  09-11-2020 19:05
  
  The Government of Alberta will offer new recovery assistance for cultural and faith-based organizations in the province during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Minister Leela Sharon Aheer and Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced a total of $1 million in grants Monday afternoon. The ministers were joined by representatives from:Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre Harvest Healing Centre Church Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta Hindu Society of CalgaryA livestream of
  
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• Trump faces calls to work with Biden team on transition - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 18:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Community lab in Lethbridge closes temporarily due to short-term staff shortage - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 18:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Pre-COVID, Alberta's GDP grew just 0.1 per cent in 2019 - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 18:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Pre-COVID, Alberta's GDP grew just 0.1 per cent in 2019  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• GM recalls 217K vehicles to fix leak that can stop travel - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 17:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  GM recalls 217K vehicles to fix leak that can stop travel  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Do Celebrities Always Die In Threes? - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 17:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Trudeau pledges $1.75B to boost high-speed internet in remote communities

  09-11-2020 17:28
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is launching a $1.75-billion fund to expand high-speed internet to Canadians in rural and remote communities. Trudeau says the Universal Broadband Fund will see 98 per cent of Canadians connected to high-speed internet by 2026 -- crucial in an era when virtual communication is an essential part of daily life. "Good reliable internet isn't a luxury, it's a basic service," Trudeau said Monday at a news conference in Ottawa. "We're all going online
  
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• PM says Canada preparing for effective vaccine in 2021

  09-11-2020 16:42
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he sees “the light at the end of the tunnel” of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, after seeing the news that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate may be substantially effective and ready for distribution in early 2021. However, he is urging people to not let down their guards, because data that suggests the vaccine may be 90 per cent effective at preventing COVID-19 is preliminary, and it could still be several months before any vaccine candidates
  
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• 'Getting there' PM says of vaccine news, but can't let up

  09-11-2020 16:42
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he sees “the light at the end of the tunnel” of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, after waking up to news that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate may be substantially effective. However, he is urging people to not let down their guards, because data that suggests the vaccine may be 90 per cent effective at preventing COVID-19 is preliminary and it could still be several months before any vaccine candidates are ready for mass distribution. &ldquo
  
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• 'Getting there' PM says of positive vaccine news, but can't let up on COVID-19 precautions

  09-11-2020 16:42
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he sees “the light at the end of the tunnel” of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, after waking up to news that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate may be substantially effective. However, he is urging people to not let down their guards, because data that suggests the vaccine may be 90 per cent effective at preventing COVID-19 is preliminary and it could still be several months before any vaccine candidates are ready for mass distribution. &ldquo
  
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• Another less severe wave of snow set to hit southern Alberta

  09-11-2020 15:13
  
  We can breathe a sigh of relief, after gusts reached peak tilts of 87 km/h and remained above a sustained value (non-gusting base speed) over 35 km/h from Saturday at 1pm to Sunday at 3pm. The weekend saw 26 straight hours of heavier-than-normal wind, with temperatures stuck a couple degrees from -10 C, which translates to wind chill values at -18 C or below. When those gusts get above 70 km/h, that translates to -21 C or cooler. And again, we made out like bandits. CoCoRaHS's projections shape
  
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• Roles aren't for keeps on 'Crown,' even newcomer Princess Di - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 15:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• 'Last night was very challenging': Saskatoon awakes to 'waist-deep' snowdrifts and clogged roadways

  09-11-2020 14:57
  
  As a fierce winter storm system wound down Monday morning, road crews continued their efforts to dig out the city. While the storm had already "blown through" before sunrise and was heading east, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang, a frigid and blustery day is in the works for the city — with wind gusts up to 40 to 50 kilometers per hour resulting in winchills as low as -25 C. "So people venturing out to shovel themselves out should make sure that they are dressed pro
  
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• Headwater Exploration signs $100M deal to buy Cenovus's Marten Hills assets

  09-11-2020 14:44
  
  Headwater Exploration Inc. has signed a deal with Cenovus Energy Inc. to buy Cenovus's assets in the Marten Hills area of northern Alberta for approximately $100 million in cash and stock. Under the deal, Headwater says it will acquire 2,800 barrels per day of medium oil production and 270 net sections of rights in the Clearwater formation. The company has agreed to pay $35 million in cash and issue 50 million common shares of Headwater and 15 million purchase warrants exercisable at $2.00 per c
  
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• Cenotaphs, Quilts of Valor and a special poem - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 14:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• The Latest: Hungary unveils toughest virus measures yet - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 14:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Russia's Putin says time for Syrian refugees to return home - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 14:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Trump's election night party adds to virus scrutiny - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 11:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Cambodia's new virus rules restrain holiday celebrations - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 11:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• McCarrick: What's known about the abusive US ex-cardinal - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 11:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• The 'bittersweet' legacy of Canada's wartime Jewish and Italian internment camps - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 10:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• EXPLAINING RACE CALLS: How AP called the race for Biden - Lethbridge News Now

  09-11-2020 05:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  EXPLAINING RACE CALLS: How AP called the race for Biden  Lethbridge News Now
  
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