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• AHS limiting hospital visitations due to COVID influx - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 23:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  AHS limiting hospital visitations due to COVID influx  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Are health restrictions and lockdowns a violation of the charter of rights?

  25-11-2020 23:51
  
  Alberta premier Jason Kenney was insistent Tuesday that ‘lockdowns’ and the closures of businesses violates the fundamental rights and freedoms of people, opting instead to modify measures in the province’s fight against COVID-19. “Since when should governments start with an impairment of fundamental charter protected rights and freedoms, rather than engage in such an impairment as a last and final resort?” he asked Tuesday. Kenney has faced stark criticism from som
  
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• ‘I was immediately saddened and surprised’: Alberta mom voices concerns over return to online learning

  25-11-2020 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta mom is voicing her concerns following Tuesday's announcement that students will return to online learning beginning Nov. 30. 
  
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• Magical Day: A memorable Canadian one-off with the mighty Maradona - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 23:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Magical Day: A memorable Canadian one-off with the mighty Maradona  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Crude-by-rail shipments bounce back from summer lows in September, says CER

  25-11-2020 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadian exports of crude oil by rail are bouncing back after falling to an eight-year low over the summer, according to the Canada Energy Regulator.
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta sports leagues in limbo after additional three-week pause

  25-11-2020 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sports leagues across Alberta were counting down the days and expecting to return to play Nov. 27. Now, an additional three-week pause has been imposed by the province.
  
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• Beef Cattle Research Council webinars cover range of issues - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 22:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Beef Cattle Research Council webinars cover range of issues  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge man faces charges after illegal drugs seized

  25-11-2020 22:42
  
  Lethbridge Police have seized more than $5,000 worth of illegal drugs and almost $2,800 in cash following a surveillance operation that took place Wednesday. Mark Anthony Brown, 50-years-old of Lethbridge has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime under $5,000. According to police, Brown was also in breach of his previous release order and had outstanding warrants which were cleared. On Nov. 24, members of the Crime Suppression Team ob
  
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• How did Alberta’s previous COVID-19 restrictions impact case numbers?

  25-11-2020 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Tuesday, the premier said the newly-announced measures were the "minimum" needed to see Alberta's case numbers come down.
  
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• Trump pardons Flynn, taking direct aim at Russia probe - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 22:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Trump pardons Flynn, taking direct aim at Russia probe  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• RCMP, EMS and fire crews at scene of investigation in Delacour, Alta.

  25-11-2020 22:29
  
  Numerous RCMP officers, EMS and firefighters are at a rural home in the hamlet of Delacour Wednesday. Officers arrived at the property, near Highway 564 and Range Road 274, just before noon. There are no details about what exactly occurred at the scene, but police have dispatched a number of units and set up at least two large tents. EMS has also deployed the Medical Rescue Support team and crews from the Rocky View County Fire Department are also on scene.Delacour is located 10 kilometres east
  
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• Lethbridge YMCA imposing new restrictions after province's announcement - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 22:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge YMCA imposing new restrictions after province's announcement  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Phones in Alberta remain quiet during testing of national public alerting system

  25-11-2020 22:03
  
  The majority of Canadians received an emergency alert Wednesday but the notifications did not appear on mobile devices, radios and televisions in Alberta. The provincial government elected to opt-out of the testing of the national public alerting system, joining Nunavut as the lone holdouts. In a statement to CTV News, the press secretary for Alberta's minister of municipal affairs said the Government of Alberta has confidence in its own notification system. "As Premier Kenney stated yesterday t
  
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• Calgary-based Imperial Oil to lay off 200 workers following cost-cutting analysis

  25-11-2020 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary-based Imperial Oil Ltd. confirms it has also reduced the number of contractors it employs by about 450 since the start of the year.
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta brew pub owner pleased sit-down dining can remain open

  25-11-2020 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ernie Tsu with Trolley 5 Restaurant and Brewery says he's planning to meet with government officials Wednesday to get details on how establishments are expected to enforce the rule.
  
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• WestJet adds 6 more Alberta flights to its COVID-19 notification list

  25-11-2020 21:10
  
  WestJet Airlines is notifying passengers who travelled on one of six recent flights and may have been in contact with a guest who flew while infectious with the disease. The company announced the details of the affected flights on its website. It says that all passengers seated in the listed rows should take all necessary precautions including self-isolating and proper testing. The dates of affected flights, along with numbers, are:Nov. 19 – Flight 652 from Calgary to Toronto, rows 1 to 5
  
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• With ICU capacity hovering at 90 per cent, doctors say Alberta's plan won't do enough

  25-11-2020 20:36
  
  Alberta’s new COVID-19 strategy is being criticized by some of the province’s doctors as all talk and no walk. To put it exactly, Royal Alexandra ICU physician Dr. Darren Markland said: “It is confusing, nebulous, and impossible to enforce.” He and tens of thousands of others tuned in Tuesday afternoon for the announcement from Premier Jason Kenney. “That was like the 1969 moon shot. Everybody was sitting on their couch listening to that one.” But what Marklan
  
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• Doctor says Alberta restrictions not enough to reduce COVID-19 strain on hospitals

  25-11-2020 20:36
  
  An emergency room doctor in Edmonton says Alberta's public health restrictions don't go far enough to deal with rising COVID-19 cases that are straining the health-care system. The province brought in tighter restrictions on Tuesday that include a ban on gatherings in people's homes and changes for schools, churches, restaurants and retailers. Dr. Shazma Mithani, who works in the emergency departments at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Stollery Children's Hospital, says the measures simply turn
  
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• As ICU capacity hits 90 per cent and province prepares more beds, doctors say new restrictions aren't enough

  25-11-2020 20:36
  
  Alberta’s new COVID-19 strategy is being criticized by some of the province’s doctors as all talk and no walk. To put it exactly, Royal Alexandra ICU physician Dr. Darren Markland said: “It is confusing, nebulous, and impossible to enforce.” He and tens of thousands of others tuned in Tuesday afternoon for the announcement from Premier Jason Kenney. “That was like the 1969 moon shot. Everybody was sitting on their couch listening to that one.” But what Marklan
  
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• ExxonMobil to cut up to 300 positions in its Canadian operations

  25-11-2020 20:35
  
  Up to 300 Canadian workers will be losing their jobs as a result of the latest move by Texas-based ExxonMobil. The company announced it was cutting the Canadian positions as a result of a review of its operations meant "to identify cost efficiencies and improve long-term competitiveness." ExxonMobil says the cuts will impact workers in Imperial Oil Ltd., ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. and ExxonMobil Business Centre Canada ULC. Officials say the pandemic has forced the company to consider every area for
  
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• 'Critical to survival': CFIB urges shoppers to buy local this weekend

  25-11-2020 20:29
  
  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging consumers to shop local to help small businesses by holding Small Business Saturday, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Small Business Saturday was created by the CFIB in partnership with American Express to encourage people to support local businesses for their shopping needs by shopping local between Nov. 27 and 30.  According to the latest survey by the CFIB, 86 per cent of small businesses said that it is critical for
  
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• Changes to visitation in certain AHS facilities announced as Alberta reaches 500 COVID-19 deaths

  25-11-2020 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  In most cases, patients in acute care will only be allowed one designated family member orsupport person as Alberta continues to try and slow the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Alberta to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday, 1 day after state of public health emergency declared

  25-11-2020 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide another COVID-19 update for Albertans at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
  
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• Rural area east of Calgary taped off amid ongoing RCMP investigation

  25-11-2020 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Though the circumstances surrounding an ongoing RCMP investigation east of Calgary are unknown, officials have confirmed to Global News that investigators have been on scene for over 24 hours.
  
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• Service dog retiring after helping hundreds of Albertans

  25-11-2020 19:52
  
  Talking to police or giving testimony at a courthouse, can be a scary experience for many. Since 2014, service dogs have been allowed in the courtroom to provide emotional support for those in need. For Emery Baert, having Madison with her made a huge difference. “If she wasn’t there, to this day, I wouldn’t know the strength I have now,” Baert told CTV News in an interview. “She helped me stay strong. She was there when I felt like I couldn’t do it.” Ma
  
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• Trial begins for Coutts border's largest-ever meth seizure - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 19:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Trial begins for Coutts border's largest-ever meth seizure  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• City of Calgary to give COVID-19 update at 12:30 p.m.

  25-11-2020 19:43
  
  Officials will give an update on the City of Calgary's response to COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) Chief Tom Sampson are scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m. Sampson gave an update to members of city council behind closed doors on Tuesday following the province's announcement of new restrictions and declaration of a state of public health emergency, aimed at reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus. A spokesperson for the mayor'
  
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• City of Calgary to give COVID-19 update at 1:15 p.m.

  25-11-2020 19:43
  
  Officials will give an update on the City of Calgary's response to COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) Chief Tom Sampson are scheduled to speak at 1:15 p.m. Sampson gave an update to members of city council behind closed doors on Tuesday following the province's announcement of new restrictions and declaration of a state of public health emergency, aimed at reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus. A spokesperson for the mayor's
  
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• City of Calgary declares state of local emergency

  25-11-2020 19:43
  
  A state of local emergency has been declared by the City of Calgary, Mayor Naheed Nenshi announced Wednesday.  The move, which came into effect at 1:31 p.m., allows the city to better respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially around procuring resources, said Nenshi. This is a developing story and will be updated throughouth the day. An earlier version of the story appears below Officials will give an update on the City of Calgary's response to COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Nahee
  
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• What you need to know before the CMOH's Alberta COVID-19 update

  25-11-2020 19:30
  
  Alberta’s top doctor is taking questions every day this week as the province implements new COVID-19 health measures. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw spoke Tuesday, announcing 1,115 new cases of the disease after 13,500 tests the previous day. Watch her speak live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca at 3:30 p.m. MST. But the province’s pandemic update was largely commandeered by Premier Jason Kenney, who gave Albertans until Dec. 15 to bend the coronavirus curve through action in
  
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• 'This is a tragic milestone': Alberta reaches 500 COVID-19 deaths, counts 1,265 new cases

  25-11-2020 19:30
  
  The number of Albertans who have died from COVID-19 has reached 500, prompting health officials to further restrict access to sites where the most vulnerable live. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 1,265 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Wednesday, and nine deaths linked to the disease. Seven of the nine deaths were linked to Edmonton-area retirement and long-term care homes or the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. “This is a tragic milestone,” Hinshaw, an
  
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• The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 19:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• COVID-19 forces cancellation of 2020 WHL Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 19:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60 - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 19:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta is in its second state of public health emergency. Here's what that means.

  25-11-2020 19:06
  
  Premier Jason Kenney declared a state of public health emergency on Tuesday as the second wave of COVID-19 continues to grow in Alberta. Once it is declared, the government has the following powers activated: to acquire or use any real or personal property;  to authorize or require any qualified person to render aid of a type the person is qualified to provide;  to authorize the conscription of persons needed to meet an emergency;  to authorize the entry into any bu
  
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• Banff Craft Beer Week cancelled due to COVID concerns

  25-11-2020 18:44
  
  Banff Craft Beer Week has been cancelled due to concern over public health as COVID case counts continue to rise in Alberta. The event has been "postponed until further notice," organizers said in a release. "From the outset of planning, which began in August of 2020, the format for the Banff Craft Beer Week was always intended to be people safely supporting local by visiting restaurants in their cohorts," read a release. "Even with this in mind, due to the recent escalation of COVID cases both
  
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• Province's COVID-19 restrictions put AJHL season temporarily on ice

  25-11-2020 18:24
  
  The puck won't drop for the Alberta Junior Hockey League for the upcoming weeks of the regular season unless the league can convince the province that it can resume safely. The league was not granted an exemption when the province announced hockey would shut down as part of the latest measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the league to date and that number could potentially grow pending additional test results. The league will contact the pr
  
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• Lethbridge Police Victim/Witness Services looking for new members - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 18:08 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Police Victim/Witness Services looking for new members  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta banned indoor gatherings. Who are you allowed to see?

  25-11-2020 17:42
  
  Alberta declared a new public state of emergency on Nov. 24 and announced a new set of restrictions to help fight the surge of COVID-19 cases in the province. Gathering restrictions are effective immediately. "Social gatherings are the biggest problem," Premier Jason Kenney said. "It is the key reason why COVID-19 is winning, these gatherings in the home continue to be the largest source of transmission. And so they must stop now." The ban on indoor social gatherings includes private homes, work
  
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• Cotler appointed Canada's envoy for Holocaust remembrance, fighting anti-Semitism - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 17:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Cotler appointed Canada's envoy for Holocaust remembrance, fighting anti-Semitism  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Party fouls: Airbnb removes dozens of 'party house' listings in Calgary and Edmonton

  25-11-2020 17:02
  
  A popular short-term vacation rental service has removed or suspended 44 listings in Alberta as part of its ongoing effort to crackdown on party houses. As of Wednesday, 24 Calgary listings and 20 Edmonton listings are no longer available on the Airbnb platform as a direct result of neighbour complaints or rule violations. According to Airbnb, the 44 hosts had been issued warnings before the decision was made to remove the listings. "The vast majority of hosts in Alberta contribute positively to
  
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• Lethbridge Police hosting first-ever Charity Checkstop on Saturday - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 16:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge Police hosting first-ever Charity Checkstop on Saturday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary police release sketch of sex assault suspect

  25-11-2020 16:28
  
  Calgary police are asking for help to identify a suspect in a sexual assault that happened in September near 17th Avenue S.W. A woman was walking in the area of 19th Avenue and Fifth Street S.W. just after midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 15 when a man approached her. Police say the man grabbed the woman and held on to her while touching her sexually. The woman was able to break free and run away and the man was last seen walking northbound toward 17th Avenue S.W. A composite sketch of a suspect has b
  
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• Cooler today, but expect a quick recovery

  25-11-2020 15:34
  
  The entire build for today's forecast stems from a weak cold front that traverses southern Alberta this morning. The immediate effects on Calgary — well, as I write this — 30 km/h gusts with a predominantly north track, but those gusts may bump briefly to 50 km/h. Because the air mass that is pushing through is a bit cooler than our current circumstances, they may trigger a weak band of flurries. By this afternoon, our conditions work to calm again, buying us a few hours of sun and a
  
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• 'Watching very closely': Blood services watching for impact from COVID-19 second wave

  25-11-2020 15:20
  
  Canadian Blood Services is closely watching the second wave of COVID-19 to make sure the national blood supply remains secure. The organization has not been able to accommodate as many donors at clinics due to physical distancing required since the novel coronavirus appeared earlier this year. About 400,000 of Canada's 37 million population give blood on a regular basis. Canadian Blood Services operates a national inventory that allows products to be regularly shifted around the country to meet
  
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• Amid racial reckoning, Grammys honour the Black experience - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 15:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Amid racial reckoning, Grammys honour the Black experience  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Herald keeps readers involved in community - Lethbridge Herald

  25-11-2020 12:59 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Lethbridge Herald keeps readers involved in community  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Duchess of Sussex reveals she had miscarriage in the summer - Lethbridge News Now

  25-11-2020 12:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Lethbridge man faces charges after illegal drugs seized - CTV Toronto

  25-11-2020 09:00 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge man faces charges after illegal drugs seized  CTV Toronto
  
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• Calgary to consider state of local emergency following provincial restrictions

  25-11-2020 07:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi said a state of emergency remains on the table after the province announced a slew of new restrictions on Tuesday. Adam MacVicar reports.
  
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