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• 18 members of Mount Royal University's men's hockey team test positive for COVID-19

  30-11-2020 23:58
  
  Eighteen members of the Mount Royal University Cougars men’s hockey team, including coaching staff have tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday in an email sent out to all MRU students and employees, the university said that is supporting all members as they recover. Names of the individuals will not be released. The team stopped training when the first individual started to experience symptoms and all team members are self-isolating at this time. According to the email, Cougars teams were
  
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• Lethbridge's COVID cases to date surpasses 1000 while 206 currently active - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 23:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge's COVID cases to date surpasses 1000 while 206 currently active  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Former wrestler and car dealership team up to help kids at Christmas

  30-11-2020 23:52
  
  Former Stampede Wresting star Dan Crawford saw how hard the events of 2020 have hit many families and wanted to help brighten the day for as many as he could.   Along  with his friends who own Cochrane Toyota, a plan was cooked up to hand out hundreds of imported sleds to families in need of a holiday boost to their spirits. “We decided we'd like to help families with preschool children, because we think preschool children really understand that their parents are going throu
  
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• Thousands of Alberta students move online, special education classes continue

  30-11-2020 23:51
  
  Most Alberta students in Grades 7 to 12 will not be returning to the classroom until the new year, but the province has updated its latest restrictions to allow special education classes to continue. In-person classes for junior and senior high students ended on Nov. 30, as part of the new provincial plan in light of spiking cases of COVID-19, which initially did not make exceptions for special needs students. “I was very stressed out,” said Krystal Peluso whose 14-year-old daughter,
  
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• Former quarterback Brad Sinopoli can appreciate challenges Hinton faced with Broncos - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 23:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Former quarterback Brad Sinopoli can appreciate challenges Hinton faced with Broncos  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alta. energy minister calls greenlight of U.S. portion of Enbridge Line 3 a 'win' for North American energy security

  30-11-2020 23:39
  
  Alberta’s energy minister is calling the final approval of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement a “crucial milestone.” Minnesota regulators granted on Monday a construction storm water permit for the project, which was the last hurdle that Calgary-based Enbridge needed to clear after years of reviews and court battles. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the independent Minnesota Public Utilities Commission gave their final approvals the previous week.
  
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• Minnesota gives final green light to Enbridge’s Line 3 project

  30-11-2020 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Minnesota regulators approved the final permit Monday for Enbridge's Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota.
  
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• New impaired driving rules in effect across Alberta Dec. 1 - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 23:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  New impaired driving rules in effect across Alberta Dec. 1  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary hospitals assess oxygen use ahead of expected influx of COVID patients

  30-11-2020 22:59
  
  Alberta Health Services has asked medical staff at hospitals in Calgary to take steps to conserve oxygen ahead of a potential pandemic-related increase in demand. In a letter sent to Calgary Zone Adult Acute Care Sites dated Nov. 27, Dr. Jonathan Gaudet, medical advisor of respiratory therapy for the Calgary Zone, and Carmella Steinke, executive director and respiratory therapy programmatic co-lead, called on physicians, nursing staff and respiratory therapists to assess patient oxygen requireme
  
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• Calgary hospitals assess oxygen use ahead of expected influx of COVID-19 patients

  30-11-2020 22:59
  
  Alberta Health Services has asked medical staff at hospitals in Calgary to take steps to conserve oxygen ahead of a potential pandemic-related increase in demand. In a letter sent to Calgary Zone Adult Acute Care Sites dated Nov. 27, Dr. Jonathan Gaudet, medical advisor of respiratory therapy for the Calgary Zone, and Carmella Steinke, executive director and respiratory therapy programmatic co-lead, called on physicians, nursing staff and respiratory therapists to assess patient oxygen requireme
  
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• Highlights of the federal government's fiscal update - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 22:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Highlights of the federal government's fiscal update  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Time for education has passed': City to begin enforcement around health measures

  30-11-2020 22:11
  
  Saying "the time for education has passed," Calgary police and bylaw officers will being ticketing those who violate health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and say tickets are expected to be handed out Monday to organizers of anti-mask protests held over the weekend. "Countless warnings have been issued to Calgarians in the pasrt months in the hope of gaining voluntary compliance to provincial health orders," Calgary police Supt. Ryan Ayliffe.  "We're now at a critical point in our so
  
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• 'Time for education has passed': City of Calgary to begin enforcement around health measures

  30-11-2020 22:11
  
  Saying "the time for education has passed," Calgary police and bylaw officers will begin ticketing those who violate health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and say tickets are expected to be handed out Monday to organizers of anti-mask protests held over the weekend. "Countless warnings have been issued to Calgarians in the past months in the hope of gaining voluntary compliance to provincial health orders," said Calgary police Supt. Ryan Ayliffe.  "We're now at a critical point in ou
  
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• City of Calgary to give COVID-19 update at 2:30 p.m.

  30-11-2020 22:11
  
  City of Calgary officials are set to provide an update on the response to COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. Calgary police Supt. Ryan Ayliffe and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) Chief Tom Sampson are scheduled to speak at 2:30 p.m. CTV Calgary will livestream the comments. The province announced 1,731 new cases on Saturday, its largest one-day increase yet, and on Sunday there were 1,609 new cases announced. Among the health measures currently in place, indoor gatherings are banned in the
  
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• New COVID cases at two Lethbridge schools - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 21:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  New COVID cases at two Lethbridge schools  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Overwhelming success for Lethbridge Police Charity Checkstop - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 21:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Overwhelming success for Lethbridge Police Charity Checkstop  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Don’t call 911 to report COVID-19-related complaints: Edmonton police

  30-11-2020 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Local police are asking people who want to report a public health order violation to contact Alberta Health Services. Reports can be made online here or by calling 1-833-415-9179.
  
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• Calgary's southeast Asian community demands premier apologize after 'wake up call' comments

  30-11-2020 20:10
  
  Frustration is growing in Calgary‘s southeast Asian community as members demand an apology from Alberta’s premier for comments he made suggesting their large family gatherings were to blame for rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. In an interview with Calgary radio station Red 106.7FM on Wednesday, Kenney delivered what he called a “wake up call” to the community. “We see a very high level of spread of COVID-19 in the South Asian community. And I don’t say that
  
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• Calgary's South Asian community demands premier apologize after 'wake up call' comments

  30-11-2020 20:10
  
  Frustration is growing in Calgary‘s South Asian community as members demand an apology from Alberta’s premier for comments he made suggesting their large family gatherings were to blame for rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. In an interview with Calgary radio station Red 106.7FM on Wednesday, Kenney delivered what he called a “wake up call” to the community. “We see a very high level of spread of COVID-19 in the South Asian community. And I don’t say that to
  
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• Calgary’s southeast Asian community demands premier apologize after 'wake up call' comments

  30-11-2020 20:10
  
  Frustration is growing in Calgary‘s southeast Asian community as members demand an apology from Alberta’s premier for comments he made suggesting their large family gatherings were to blame for rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. In an interview with Calgary radio station Red 106.7FM on Wednesday, Kenney delivered what he called a “wake up call” to the community. “We see a very high level of spread of COVID-19 in the South Asian community. And I don’t say that
  
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• Janine Beckie, Atiba Hutchinson win Canada Soccer Awards for November - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 20:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Janine Beckie, Atiba Hutchinson win Canada Soccer Awards for November  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge's Versteeg helps raise $15000 for local cause on Battle of the Blades - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 19:59 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge's Versteeg helps raise $15000 for local cause on Battle of the Blades  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Application to pause Alberta inquiry into funding of oil and gas critics tossed by judge

  30-11-2020 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Energy spokesman Kavi Bal says he was happy to see the court strike down the "nuisance" application.
  
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• Hinshaw to speak Monday after more than 3,000 COVID-19 weekend cases

  30-11-2020 18:54
  
  Alberta recorded more than 3,000 cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths on the weekend. Saturday brought the province’s largest one-day increase with 1,731 infections, and Sunday followed with 1,609 cases – the second highest of the pandemic. Alberta Health Services conducted nearly 45,000 tests on Friday and Saturday altogether. The high totals pushed Alberta’s active count beyond 15,000.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by nei
  
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• Alta. sets new daily record with 1,733 COVID-19 cases, Dr. Hinshaw 'alarmed' with rise

  30-11-2020 18:54
  
  As the province continues to mark daily highs of new COVID-19 cases, its top doctor is pleading with Albertans to be more vigilant to slow down the spread before the holidays. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced 1,733 coronavirus cases on Monday after provincial labs performed 20,499 tests in the last 24 hours. Alberta now has 16,454 active cases of the disease, including 7,388 in the Edmonton zone and 6,141 in the Calgary zone. The number of COVID-19 patients also set ne
  
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• Alberta’s Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Monday afternoon

  30-11-2020 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an in-person update on the COVID-19 situation in the province on Monday afternoon. 
  
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• Alberta records 1,733 new COVID-19 cases Monday, 8 deaths

  30-11-2020 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta reported 1,733 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and eight additional deaths from the disease.
  
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• Giant pandas arrive in China following marathon trip from Calgary Zoo

  30-11-2020 17:08
  
  Calgary Zoo officials confirm the two giant pandas, which were on loan from China, have arrived safely back at the Chongqing Zoo in Chengdu. Er Shun and Da Mao departed Calgary Friday morning after zoo officials decided to cut short the pandas scheduled stay due to concerns with sourcing fresh bamboo amid the pandemic. "We believe the best and safest place for Er Shun and Da Mao to be during these challenging and unprecedented times is at home in China, where bamboo is abundant and easy to acces
  
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• Giant pandas Er Shun and Da Mao safely home in China after Canadian stay

  30-11-2020 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two giant pandas who remained at the Calgary Zoo despite a dwindling supply of bamboo are now safely home in China.
  
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• Fewer Americans sign contracts to buy homes in October - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 16:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Fewer Americans sign contracts to buy homes in October  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'My heartdog': Misunderstood wolfdogs get permanent home at sanctuary near Calgary

  30-11-2020 15:47
  
  Angie Birch isn't worried for a moment as she's greeted by Rocky, Rue and Loki at a sanctuary for wolfdogs whose unpredictable behaviour and innate fear of humans make them too hard to handle for their original owners. "We're going to have a visit. Please be nice," says Birch as she sits down on the ground at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, her three admirers licking her face and leaning against her. "What a good boy. Could he be more precious?" she asks about Rocky. Birch started out as an inte
  
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• Rita Ora says sorry for lockdown-breaching birthday party - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 15:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Rita Ora says sorry for lockdown-breaching birthday party  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Warmth persists through most of this week

  30-11-2020 15:29
  
  We're into another windy one today and this time it rolls in phases. We start with a ridge-trough couplet of southwesterly air across the Rockies, which has promoted early chinook warming that will likely continue into the afternoon. We could see gusts hit 50 km/h here in Calgary, and the forecast will reach a positive temperature above average expectations for a brief window. For now, I'm saying 6 C, but if we get to 8 or even 9 C, que sera. That's the midday. Late-day, we're going to be focuse
  
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• Driver in critical condition after being thrown from car in fiery northeast crash

  30-11-2020 15:10
  
  One man was transported to hospital in critical condition following a late night crash on 16 Avenue N.E. where a car flipped several times. Police say the vehicle was travelling eastbound near the 36 Street overpass at around 11 p.m. Sunday when the driver lost control and crossed the median. The man was ejected from the car as it proceeded to flip and catch fire. He was transported by ambulance to the Foothills Medical Centre in critical condition. A section of 16 Avenue was closed to traffic t
  
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• Driver dead after serious single-vehicle collision

  30-11-2020 15:10
  
  The driver involved in a serious single-vehicle collision Sunday night has died from injuries, the Calgary police said in a statement issued Monday afternoon. Sunday nightthe driver was transported to hospital in critical condition following a late-night crash on 16 Avenue N.E. where his car flipped several times. Police say the vehicle was travelling eastbound near the 36 Street overpass at around 11 p.m. Sunday when the driver lost control and crossed the median. The man was ejected from the c
  
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• Misunderstood wolfdogs get permanent home at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near Calgary

  30-11-2020 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Angie Birch started out as an intern at the sanctuary, about 15 kilometres west of Cochrane, Alta., nearly six years ago. She's now a tour guide and helps take care of the 37 wolfdogs permanently housed there.
  
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• Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 14:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Frustration, finger pointing over lack of ticketing at Alberta anti-mask rallies

  30-11-2020 14:37
  
  Questions are being raised as to why fines were not handed out to hundreds of Albertans who participated in anti-mask demonstrations and contravened COVID-19-related restrictions over the weekend. Protests took place in Edmonton, Red Deer and a pair of events unfolded outside of Calgary’s city hall on Saturday and Sunday.  Despite the current provincial rules prohibiting outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people, several Calgary police officers watched from a distance and did not try
  
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• Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 13:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• TripSpark's On-Demand Booking Helps Lethbridge, Alberta Transit Navigate COVID-19 - Yahoo Finance

  30-11-2020 13:00 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  TripSpark's On-Demand Booking Helps Lethbridge, Alberta Transit Navigate COVID-19  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Global shares mixed after fresh records on Wall Street - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2020 10:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Global shares mixed after fresh records on Wall Street  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Kenney quiet on protesters after issuing COVID-19 'wake up call' to South Asian community

  30-11-2020 05:37
  
  Alberta’s premier is not commenting on hundreds of protesters who gathered in defiance of COVID-19 rules Saturday. This after Jason Kenney delivered a “wake up call” to Calgary’s South Asian community last week - in what the NDP said Sunday was “scapegoating” one group an ignoring the other. “We see a very high level of spread of COVID-19 in the South Asian community. And I don’t say that to blame or target anyone,” Kenney said during a RedFM
  
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• Senior with dementia missing in Canmore area

  30-11-2020 03:50
  
  Police are looking for help from the public to find a 70-year-old man with dementia in the Canmore area. Richard Lewis has been missing since around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday from the trails behind Quarry Lake. Lewis has dementia and other medical issues, which has prompted Cochrane Search and Rescue, Calgary Search and Rescue, Alberta Parks Conservation, Kananaskis Public Safety and RCMP police dogs to join RCMP in their search. Lewis is described as Black, 6’2”, weighing 210 pounds, with
  
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• Missing senior with dementia located in Canmore area

  30-11-2020 03:50
  
  Police are thanking the public for assisting in the effort to find a missing 70-year-old man with dementia in the Canmore area. Richard Lewis had been missing since around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday from the trails behind Quarry Lake. Lewis has dementia and other medical issues, which  prompted Cochrane Search and Rescue, Calgary Search and Rescue, Alberta Parks Conservation, Kananaskis Public Safety and RCMP police dogs to join RCMP in their search. On Monday, RCMP confirmed Lewis had been locate
  
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• Lethbridge restaurant rammed by truck in Sunday morning break-in - Global News

  30-11-2020 03:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge restaurant rammed by truck in Sunday morning break-in  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge restaurant rammed by truck in Sunday morning break-in

  30-11-2020 03:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  "People are just desperate I guess right now, which comes at a real tough time in our industry because we're trying to hang on by a thread," Vanden Hoek said.
  
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• Riders enjoy test weekend at Castle Mountain Resort with COVID-19 precautions

  30-11-2020 02:53
  
  It has been a long off-season than usual for skiers and snowboarders in southern Alberta riders after last season came to halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the weekend Castle Mountain Resort held its sneak peek weekend having riders gravitate to the hill for the first since it closed March 17. “We’re excited to come out and enjoy getting on the ski kills. Great being outside being safe here” said skier Jason Dueck. “We had seasons passes last year. So it was a littl
  
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• Thieves drive through window of Lethbridge pub and steal ATM - CTV Toronto

  30-11-2020 01:17 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Thieves drive through window of Lethbridge pub and steal ATM  CTV Toronto
  
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• Thieves drive through window of Lethbridge pub and steal ATM

  30-11-2020 01:17
  
  Lethbridge police is investigating after someone drove through the front entrance of Honkers Pub around 6 a.m. on Sunday. The owner called police, and investigation determined that a small truck was driven through the front window of the pub. Two people in the truck stole an ATM inside and then drove away. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Lethbridge police at 403-328-4444 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8427.
  
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• Boy, 15, charged with assault after BB gun incident in Lethbridge school parking lot - CTV Toronto

  30-11-2020 01:12 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Boy, 15, charged with assault after BB gun incident in Lethbridge school parking lot  CTV Toronto
  
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