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• 'I kept screaming': Calgary mom describes random attack that left her and son with 26 stab wounds

  23-11-2020 23:53
  
  A Calgary mother said the man who attacked her and her then six-year-old son as they walked to a neighbourhood park in 2017 was a stranger. He didn’t say anything as he stabbed the pair a total of 26 times collectively. “His eyes were dead, there was absolutely nothing in his eyes. It felt like I was looking at something without a soul and that’s the part that scares me the most,” said the victim's mother. A publication ban protects the victim’s identities, because
  
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• $9.8M of federal infrastructure funding announced for M.D. of Taber

  23-11-2020 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flood mitigation efforts in the Municipal District of Taber will be receiving another financial boost.
  
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• Christmas shopping trends: what customers are buying in Lethbridge in 2020 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  23-11-2020 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Christmas shopping trends: what customers are buying in Lethbridge in 2020 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Christmas shopping trends: what customers are buying in Lethbridge in 2020

  23-11-2020 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH ABOVE: For many Albertans, the holiday season isn’t complete without gifts. Eloise Therien spoke with shoppers and store employees about what they’re noticing during the early days of Christmas shopping.
  
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• Lethbridge massage therapist guilty of sexual assault - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 22:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Hinshaw calls COVID-19 ‘snowball rolling down a hill, growing bigger and faster’

  23-11-2020 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the province must take action in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss new measures.
  
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• Coronavirus: 1,549 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths recorded in Alberta Monday

  23-11-2020 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces the province recorded 1,549 new cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths on Monday.
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta updates contact tracing procedure as COVID-19 spike leads to backlog

  23-11-2020 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces new COVID-19 contact-tracing measures as an increase in cases has resulted in a backlog.
  
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• 1500+ new COVID cases again Monday, possible restrictions coming - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 22:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  1500+ new COVID cases again Monday, possible restrictions coming  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Fire Department warns about risks linked with hand sanitizer sold in aluminum containers

  23-11-2020 22:08
  
  The Calgary Fire Department is warning of a risk associated with Crisis-Grade Hand Sanitizer Refills, which are packaged in aluminum cans and are produced by some local breweries and distilleries. According to CFD, the cans were distributed by a variety of businesses and pose a significant fire risk. The products contain “COVID response emergency hand sanitizer” produced using ethanol and sold in aluminum cans, similar to those containing craft beer. Fire department officials say the
  
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• Makeshift graveyard outside Alberta health minister’s office criticizes COVID-19 response

  23-11-2020 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province recorded nearly 3,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus over the weekend, after weeks of intense scrutiny and pressure over the government's response so far.
  
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• Calgary police searching for driver in hit-and-run of pedestrian

  23-11-2020 20:26
  
  Calgary police are searching for the driver of the vehicle following a hit-and-run that occurred along Macleod Trail near Chinook Centre earlier this month.  According to police officials, a confrontation occurred on Nov. 2 between several individuals near the Shell gas station at 5919 Macleod Trail S.W. around 2:40 a.m. It was reported four individuals got into a sliver Jeep Compass, while the victim walked away. The driver of the Jeep initially drove off, before circling back and allegedl
  
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• New COVID restrictions 'likely': Premier Jason Kenney

  23-11-2020 20:23
  
  As the number of COVID cases continues to rise in Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney says it is "likely" his government will have to impose tighter restrictions. Kenney made the comments on Saturday during a webinar hosted by the Canada India Foundation. The event was focused on economic opportunities in Alberta, but the issue of COVID-19 came up during a question and answer portion.   "We will likely have to take some more restrictive measures, given the current direction of things here," Kenne
  
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• New COVID-19 restrictions 'likely': Premier Jason Kenney

  23-11-2020 20:23
  
  As the number of COVID cases continues to rise in Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney says it is "likely" his government will have to impose tighter restrictions. Kenney made the comments on Saturday during a webinar hosted by the Canada India Foundation. The event was focused on economic opportunities in Alberta, but the issue of COVID-19 came up during a question and answer portion.   "We will likely have to take some more restrictive measures, given the current direction of things here," Kenne
  
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• 43% of Lethbridge residents say “drugs/injection site” is top issue - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 20:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  43% of Lethbridge residents say “drugs/injection site” is top issue  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta families targeted because of missing person flyer, police warn against giving private info

  23-11-2020 20:11
  
  Three Alberta families have been targeted by scammers demanding money in exchange for information about the location of their missing loved one, investigators say. Edmonton Police Service and RCMP are warning the public about providing personal information on public posters after the incidents. In each case, the family had made an online missing-person post and received a text message. The scammer demanded money, claiming to know where the missing person was. In some cases, police say, the scamm
  
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• Majority of Albertans support stronger restrictions during pandemic: ThinkHQ poll

  23-11-2020 20:08
  
  A recently conducted poll suggests most Albertans believe the COVID-19-related restrictions implemented by the province were too lax and face coverings should be mandated in all indoor public spaces. According to the results of the 'COVID-19 in Alberta' poll conducted by ThinkHQ Public Affairs Inc. from Nov. 18 – 21, just over half of Albertans believe the restrictions announced Nov. 12 did not go far enough.51 per cent believe restrictions do not go far enough 29 per cent believe the rest
  
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• The Christmas retail rush has kicked in early in Atlantic Canada amid COVID-19

  23-11-2020 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Christmas retail rush has kicked in early amid COVID-19.
  
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• 'We must take action': Alberta CMOH likens quickly spreading virus to snowball as province adds 1,549 cases

  23-11-2020 19:39
  
  Ahead of a meeting with government officials who will decide on a strategy to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the province, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health announced the province confirmed 1,549 new cases of the disease in the last 24 hours. Dr. Deena Hinshaw also reported five more COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the province’s total number to 476. “It’s clear that we have reached a precarious point in Alberta. The virus is spreading faster and more widely than at
  
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• Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update at 2 p.m., as government talks restriction options

  23-11-2020 19:39
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health will give an update on the province’s COVID-19 numbers on Monday at 2 p.m. Watch Dr. Deena Hinshaw speak live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca then. Case counts – which have broken provincial records for four straight days – numbered more than 1,500 on Sunday. More restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta will be announced Tuesday, a spokesperson in Premier Jason Kenney’s office confirmed Monday morning.READ MORE: New Alt
  
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• Alberta government expected to announce new COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday

  23-11-2020 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  As government officials get ready to announce new COVID-19 measures in Alberta Tuesday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw will give an update on the situation at 2 p.m. Monday.
  
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• Alberta adds 1,549 new COVID-19 cases Monday, government expected to announce new restrictions Tuesday

  23-11-2020 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Alberta added an additional 1,529 cases of COVID-19 the province, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Monday she will be advising the Alberta government on new recommendations for additional restrictions. 
  
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• Alberta adds 1,529 new COVID-19 cases Monday, government expected to announce new restrictions Tuesday

  23-11-2020 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Alberta added an additional 1,529 cases of COVID-19 the province, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Monday she will be advising the Alberta government on new recommendations for additional restrictions. 
  
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• This 102-year-old B.C. woman set a Guinness World Record for oldest curler

  23-11-2020 19:03
  
  A Vancouver woman has secured a unique title: the world's oldest curling player. According to Guinness World Records, that distinction is held by Lola Holmes. At age 102, Holmes "survived the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression and now she's returning as a champion," a post on the record-keeping website from earlier this month says.  Holmes picked up her first curling rock at age 24, when she was working as a nurse. She took a break from the sport for a while, but picked it back up again in h
  
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• New Alta. COVID-19 restrictions coming Tuesday: government

  23-11-2020 18:50
  
  The provincial government is making decisions Monday about further restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19, CTV News Edmonton has learned.  Christine Myatt from the Premier's Office confirmed that the Priorities Implementation Committee is meeting Monday afternoon. She said an announcement will be made on Tuesday. Alberta reported 1,584 new cases on Nov. 22, a new daily record for the fourth-consecutive day. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide a COVID-19 updat
  
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• Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson will not seek re-election in 2021

  23-11-2020 16:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson has announced he will not seek re-election next year. 
  
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• Artists sing social anthems for United Nations anniversary - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 16:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Artists sing social anthems for United Nations anniversary  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Makeshift graveyard constructed outside of Alberta health minister's office

  23-11-2020 15:55
  
  Rows of cardboard grave markers lined the grass across the street from Health Minister Tyler Shandro's office in southwest Calgary Monday morning. The signs, erected in the grass on the west side of Macleod Trail, criticized the province's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and placed blame on the provincial government for the recent spike in confirmed cases. The individual or group responsible for the makeshift graveyard has not been identified. The province announced 1,584 new cases of
  
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• US tells GM to recall nearly 6M trucks with Takata inflators - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 15:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  US tells GM to recall nearly 6M trucks with Takata inflators  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mayor Don Iveson will not seek re-election

  23-11-2020 15:39
  
  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is leaving municipal politics. The mayor confirmed his decision not to run for re-election on Monday.I have decided not to seek re-election next fall. It is an incredible honour, and a humbling duty, to serve as your mayor and I am thankful for every day I get to serve Edmontonians. Read my statement here: https://t.co/goh4Lqcvcs pic.twitter.com/4Kf503tjr8 — Don Iveson (@doniveson) November 23, 2020"It has been the honour and privilege of my life to serve the peop
  
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• Iveson: Not seeking re-election a 'family decision,' successor must have 'good character'

  23-11-2020 15:39
  
  Don Iveson had always intended to cap his tenure as Edmonton mayor at eight years. But at age 41, it wasn’t a slam-dunk decision either for the 6’4” tall Iveson, who announced Monday morning he would not be seeking a third term as mayor in 2021. “I was giving serious thought to running again because of all of the pressure and disruption our community is facing,” Iveson commented during a virtual scrum with reporters, citing “family factors” and a desire
  
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• Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson not seeking re-election: 'An incredible' honour

  23-11-2020 15:39
  
  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is leaving municipal politics. The mayor confirmed his decision not to run for re-election on Monday.I have decided not to seek re-election next fall. It is an incredible honour, and a humbling duty, to serve as your mayor and I am thankful for every day I get to serve Edmontonians. Read my statement here: https://t.co/goh4Lqcvcs pic.twitter.com/4Kf503tjr8 — Don Iveson (@doniveson) November 23, 2020"It has been the honour and privilege of my life to serve the peop
  
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• Fluctuation in temperature, but little change in conditions this week

  23-11-2020 14:55
  
  As I said last week: "Short articles are boring articles; boring articles leave little room for surprises." With a quieter weather week in mind, let's wrap in some more science! After the forecast, I'll chat about a woman who was not only a renowned paleontologist, but also coined of one of the English language’s most famous tongue-twisters. Our upper-air pattern is meridional right now – that means we're in the ebbs and flows of highs and lows, without any major governing pattern th
  
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• Nenshi calls on province to take 'bold action' as Alberta breaks daily COVID-19 case record

  23-11-2020 14:35
  
  City of Calgary councillors and the mayor are speaking out on social media after the province reported a record-breaking 1,584 COVID-19 cases on Sunday. Alberta's case numbers released Sunday were the most of any province and several city officials are questioning provincial leadership. "This weekend’s Covid case counts, hospitalisations/ICU numbers and severe outcomes are deeply troubling," Mayor Naheed Nenshi wrote in a tweet. "Even more worrisome is the exponential growth. We need bold
  
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• Nenshi urges Alberta government to take ‘bold action’ amid ‘deeply troubling’ COVID-19 numbers

  23-11-2020 14:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is calling on the provincial government to take “bold action” either Monday or Tuesday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Humboldt survivor Ryan Straschnitzki says pandemic has led to ‘darkest days’ since bus crash

  23-11-2020 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  This week Global News is turning the spot light on men's mental health in our series, called Strong But Not Silent.
  
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• Tourists few, NY gift shops struggle but don't lose (heart) - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 13:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Tourists few, NY gift shops struggle but don't lose (heart)  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge City Council starts operating budget deliberations Monday - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 13:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge City Council starts operating budget deliberations Monday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Psychiatrist set to testify for defence at Toronto's van attack trial - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 10:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Psychiatrist set to testify for defence at Toronto's van attack trial  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• US provides missiles, renews pledge to defend Philippines - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 09:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  US provides missiles, renews pledge to defend Philippines  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 09:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge massage therapist found guilty of sexual assault - Lethbridge Herald

  23-11-2020 09:00 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Lethbridge massage therapist found guilty of sexual assault  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Taylor Swift wins top prize, the Weeknd dominates at AMAs - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 05:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Taylor Swift wins top prize, the Weeknd dominates at AMAs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• New 'wild west' restrictions confusing, Alberta business owners say

  23-11-2020 04:23
  
  They’ve been retooled and slightly altered after they were first announced, so it should come as no surprise that Alberta business owners say COVID-19 related health rules have them scratching their heads. The provincial restrictions, first announced ten days ago, put new measures in place that impact restaurants, bars and fitness studios, among other places, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But there seems to be confusion almost across the board about what is and isn’t allowed. A
  
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• Alberta Liberal Party says leader, David Khan, stepping down to accept new job in law

  23-11-2020 04:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  A news release from the Liberal Party on Sunday evening said David Khan is accepting a new job in law.
  
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• Albertans asking #WhereisKenney as province sets COVID-19 record again

  23-11-2020 04:14
  
  Alberta set a record 1,584 new coronavirus cases Sunday - and #WhereisKenney trended on Twitter - as critics accused Alberta’s Premier of failing to show leadership - or even speak to Albertans about the crisis. Jason Kenney was still self-isolating after a close contact tested positive for the virus - but many wondered why he hadn’t remotely addressed the province at a coronavirus briefing since Nov. 12. “This is a time for leadership. Premiers across the (country) are address
  
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• 'He died alone in an isolation room': Friends, family remember 36-year-old COVID-19 victim

  23-11-2020 02:44
  
  Family and friends are speaking out after a 36-year-old man died from COVID-19 earlier this week. Desmond Jarvis Brandon died from the disease in an Edmonton hospital. He’s one of only seven people under the age of 40 to die from COVID-19 in the province so far, but his loved ones say it’s seven too many. “When they see a small percentage point of fatalities, for them to realize that’s not just a number, those are all Desmond, those are all people who we love and are our
  
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• David Khan to step down as Alberta Liberal Party leader

  23-11-2020 02:31
  
  The Alberta Liberal Party has announced the resignation of its leader David Khan. Khan is stepping down to take a new employment opportunity in law. “During my time as Alberta Liberal Leader, we were powerful advocates on significant issues including regulating Political Action Committees, remediating orphan wells, eliminating school segregation rooms, and addressing the ‘red alerts’ crisis with EMS,” said Khan in a written statement. “We pushed the provincial gover
  
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• UCP associate minister backtracks on comments suggesting Alberta is holding off COVID-19 shutdown

  23-11-2020 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  A UCP MLA and associate minister is coming under fire for comments around Alberta's COVID-19 response he made during a virtual town hall Friday evening.
  
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• LA County restricts in-person dining due to COVID-19 cases - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2020 01:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  LA County restricts in-person dining due to COVID-19 cases  Lethbridge News Now
  
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