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• Former Cavalry FC player gets national team call-up

  24-12-2020 23:49
  
  A former Calgary soccer player has received an invitation to attend Team Canada's training camp, slated to start Jan. 2021. Joel Waterman's call-up to Team Canada's training camp came Wednesday afternoon, making him one of 11 players receiving their first invitation. Waterman made a splash with Cavalry FC, leading defensive players in successful passes per 90 minutes of play with 48.36—13 more than the league average. The Langley, B.C. native took to Twitter to celebrate the news of the ca
  
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• NHL believes it can play games in all seven Canadian markets

  24-12-2020 23:26
  
  The NHL believes all seven of its Canadian teams can start the season playing out of their home arenas. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the league believes it is clear to play in Canada during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic after discussions over the past 24 hours with provincial health authorities. The league has been involved in discussions with the five provincial governments which have NHL teams to try to gain approval to play starting Jan. 13 during the second wave of the C
  
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• NFL honours Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison - Lethbridge News Now

  24-12-2020 22:22 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  NFL honours Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• More than a dozen health-care workers sick in outbreak at Calgary emergency department

  24-12-2020 21:55
  
  Alberta Health Services says an outbreak at the emergency department of the Peter Lougheed Centre has grown to 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Since the outbreak was declared on Dec. 19, AHS says 18 health-care workers and two patients in the emergency department have contracted the illness. It also said that no one seeking treatment at the PLC's emergency room is under any additional risk. "The emergency department remains open and is a safe and appropriate place to receive urgent and emergency
  
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• Westerly flow helps boost temperatures leading to a mild Christmas Day

  24-12-2020 21:05
  
  Calgary began Christmas Eve on a warm note thanks to a combination of an upper ridge and stronger westerly winds. South of the city though, along the foothills to the international border, those gusts could reach 100 km/h and cause blowing snow, reducing road conditions. The mild weather may melt some of the snow, and then re-freeze overnight into Christmas Day, which could lead to slippery surfaces. Things will cool down toward the weekend with periods of light snow beginning early Saturday mor
  
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• Music and family bring cheer to Calgary senior who lost wife to COVID-19

  24-12-2020 20:53
  
  Amid the season of gift-giving, a Calgary senior was given the gift of live bagpipe music and family in a time when many are in need of holiday cheer. Ted Stewart, a resident of the Manor Village at Garrison Woods, lost his wife of 64 years in September to COVID-19. Wednesday’s performance served as a tribute to the late Jeanette Stewart as COVID-19 restrictions preventedthe family from holding a proper memorial service. Geoffrey Paiement, Stewart's grandson, helped organize the concert an
  
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• Music and family bring cheer to Calgary senior

  24-12-2020 20:53
  
  Amid the season of gift-giving, a Calgary senior was given the gift of live bagpipe music and family in a time when many are in need of holiday cheer. Ted Stewart, a resident of the Manor Village at Garrison Woods, lost his wife of 64 years in September to COVID-19. Wednesday’s performance served as a tribute to the late Jeanette Stewart as COVID-19 restrictions preventedthe family from holding a proper memorial service. Geoffrey Paiement, Stewart's grandson, helped organize the concert an
  
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• ‘A legal first’: B.C. man accused of dangerous driving for sleeping in self-driving, speeding Tesla

  24-12-2020 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  'I don’t know that I’m aware of any other case in Canadian law ever,' said Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee.
  
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• Injury sidelines Canadian captain Kirby Dach for entire world junior championship

  24-12-2020 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Blackhawks prospect and Canadian captain Kirby Dach was injured on what seemed like a harmless bodycheck in the neutral zone in the third period.
  
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• Alberta decision to open Rockies to coal mining to face court challenges in new year

  24-12-2020 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Landowners and area First Nations have filed applications challenging the legality of the government's decision to revoke the protections without consultations.
  
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• Germany dealing with multiple positive COVID-19 tests ahead of world juniors

  24-12-2020 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Germany won't have nine players available for its first two games at the world junior hockey championship because of COVID-19 protocols.
  
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• RCMP say it will be spring before investigation wraps into fatal Jasper bus crash

  24-12-2020 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three people were killed and 14 were critically injured when a big-wheeled ice explorer rolled down a rocky embankment on its way to the Columbia Icefield.
  
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• Alberta reports estimated 1,100 cases of COVID-19 on Christmas Eve

  24-12-2020 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Over the Christmas holidays, Alberta Health will be releasing pared-down data on several days. More detailed information will be released on Dec. 28, 29 and 30.
  
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• Analysis report completed in Columbia Icefields crash, no details being released

  24-12-2020 19:00
  
  RCMP say a collision analyst has completed a report on the rollover of a tour bus in the Columbia Icefields on July 18 that killed three people, but they aren’t releasing any information at this time. According to police, the details of the report won’t be released until the investigation has been completed, as it may jeopardize the investigation. Police say some parts of the investigation have been delayed due to COVID-19. They expect to release their findings next spring. The red-a
  
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• 1,100 COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta on Christmas Eve

  24-12-2020 18:52
  
  Alberta reported, 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 on Dec. 24. A full update is not being provided because of the holiday, but the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw tweeted on Thursday morning that 15,600 tests were performed on Wednesday, making it a 7 per cent positivity rate.Here is today’s #COVID19AB modified update:On Dec. 23 there were an estimated: - 1100 cases - 15,600 laboratory tests - 7% positivity - hospitalizations - increasing - ICU - stablePrelimi
  
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• Crokicurl an unconventional option for outdoor play during pandemic

  24-12-2020 18:18
  
  The odd bedfellows of the sport of curling and the board game crokinole are expected to draw curious onlookers to a community centre in southeast Calgary. Phil Fulton, a member of the Acadia Recreation Centre's crokicurl committee, has been flooding the crokicurl rink and painting the lines over the past few weeks. He says the game is simple, welcoming and fun. "The purpose is just like crokinole," explained Fulton. "You shoot your rock from the outside of the board. "Ideally, you want to get as
  
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• Pandemic pushed up timeline for long-sought EI review, Qualtrough says - Lethbridge News Now

  24-12-2020 18:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Pandemic pushed up timeline for long-sought EI review, Qualtrough says  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Military bases struggling with personnel shortages, internal review finds - Lethbridge News Now

  24-12-2020 17:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Military bases struggling with personnel shortages, internal review finds  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trudeau calls on Canadians to support one another this holiday season amid COVID-19

  24-12-2020 17:29
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to "give thanks for everything that unites us" and continue to support one another amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In his annual Christmas message, Trudeau says the holiday season is supposed to be "filled with joy and family traditions," but acknowledged that the novel coronavirus has changed festivities this year. "Families aren't getting together for big dinners and friends aren't stopping by for cookies and eggnog. This isn't the holiday season w
  
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• FIFA provides breakdown of expanded 32-team Women's World Cup field - Lethbridge News Now

  24-12-2020 17:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  FIFA provides breakdown of expanded 32-team Women's World Cup field  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• No criminal charges warranted in Lethbridge “Storm Trooper” incident - rdnewsnow.com

  24-12-2020 17:22 via rdnewsnow.com
  
  No criminal charges warranted in Lethbridge “Storm Trooper” incident  rdnewsnow.com
  
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• COVID in California: 2 million confirmed cases and counting - Lethbridge News Now

  24-12-2020 16:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  COVID in California: 2 million confirmed cases and counting  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• RCMP warn against travel on sections of Trans-Canada Highway, QEII in southern Alberta

  24-12-2020 15:12
  
  Poor driving conditions on highways west and north of Calgary have RCMP encouraging motorists to stay off the roads. According to Airdrie RCMP, there have been multiple crashes Thursday mornign in the northbound and southbound lanes of the QEII Highway near Airdrie as a result of black ice and travel in the area is not recommended Canmore RCMP say strong wind and blowing snow has resulted in significant visibility issues, icy sections of road and large snowdrifts along the Trans-Canada Highway a
  
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• Captain Kirby Dach leaves game as Canada beats Russia in pre-tournament game ahead of world juniors

  24-12-2020 14:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jamie Drysdale scored the game's only goal as Canada defeated Russia 1-0 on Wednesday in a pre-tournament game ahead of the world junior hockey championship.
  
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• Calgary Stampede president ‘very hopeful’ event will be held in some form in 2021

  24-12-2020 14:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Stampede president Dana Peers says planning is underway, with fingers crossed, to stage the celebration of cowboy life in 2021.
  
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• Track Santa as he flies around the world on Christmas Eve

  24-12-2020 13:46
  
  NORAD is focusing its formidable tracking systems on Santa Claus and his reindeer as they make their annual flight delivering presents to children around the world. The North American Aerospace Defence Command, which is responsible for protecting the skies over the U.S. and Canada, has activated its official Santa Tracker. You can follow his sleigh on the NORAD Tracks Santa website and there are apps available for iOS and Android devices. This is the Santa Tracker's 65th anniversary. It dates ba
  
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• NORAD Santa tracker: Where in the world is jolly old Saint Nick?

  24-12-2020 13:46
  
  Even a pandemic can’t stop Santa Claus from coming to town. The North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) is keeping up with its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the world as he delivers presents to children on Christmas.  Usually, hundreds of volunteers assist with answering phone calls for updates on Santa’s whereabouts, however, the pandemic has forced a smaller team to take on the load. Nonetheless, NORAD says they are prepared for this year and are
  
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• Lethbridge hopes to cut drugs, crime in new year - CBC.ca

  24-12-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Lethbridge hopes to cut drugs, crime in new year  CBC.ca
  
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• COVID-19 survivors: Albertans share their experiences with novel coronavirus

  24-12-2020 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Those who contracted the virus are sharing their experiences; from the first signs of sickness to their thoughts now that they have recovered.
  
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• 'Very hopeful:' Planning underway for modified Calgary Stampede in 2021 - Lethbridge News Now

  24-12-2020 10:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'Very hopeful:' Planning underway for modified Calgary Stampede in 2021  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Blood Services plasma donation centre opens in Lethbridge - Lethbridge Herald

  24-12-2020 09:00 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Blood Services plasma donation centre opens in Lethbridge  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Toy Mountain campaign tops $1M despite pandemic

  24-12-2020 05:09
  
  Toy Mountain made it to the summit Wednesday, smashing its goal by collecting $1 million in toys and basic essentials. The campaign, which CTV Calgary launched in conjunction with CJAY 92, 98.5 VIRGIN Radio and Funny 1060AM, collected toys, cash donations and other much-needed items that will be collected in support of the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. When the numbers were finally crunched Wednesday, they were pretty inspiring considering the campaign took place during the pandemic. "Putti
  
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• Toy Mountain campaign braves the pandemic to collect over 24,000 toys

  24-12-2020 05:09
  
  Toy Mountain made it to the summit Wednesday, smashing its goal by collecting close to $1 million in toys and basic essentials. The campaign, which CTV Calgary launched in conjunction with CJAY 92, 98.5 VIRGIN Radio and Funny 1060AM, raised toys, cash and other much-needed items that will be collected in support of the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. Despite taking place in a pandemic, when the numbers were finally crunched Wednesday, they were pretty inspiring. "Putting this together this ye
  
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• Toy Mountain braves the pandemic to raise over 24,000 toys

  24-12-2020 05:09
  
  Toy Mountain made it to the summit Wednesday, smashing its goal by collecting close to $1 million in toys and basic essentials. The campaign, which CTV Calgary launched in conjunction with CJAY 92, 98.5 VIRGIN Radio and Funny 1060AM, raised toys, cash and other much-needed items that will be collected in support of the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. Despite taking place in a pandemic, when the numbers were finally crunched Wednesday, they were pretty inspiring. "Putting this together this ye
  
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• A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutations - Lethbridge News Now

  24-12-2020 04:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutations  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Abused woman's home burns just 48 hours after winning divorce settlement

  24-12-2020 03:42
  
  Natasha Bourdon was in a relationship with her husband Trevor Deitz, 42, for eight years, and then it went sour.  “They seemed to be a good match, and certainly he seemed to love her a lot and she loved him,” said Danusia Bourdon, Natasha’s sister. Bourdon who aided in support during her sister’s divorce proceedings earlier this month said Natasha went through a lot of trauma in the last year. “My sister’s safe, thats the most important thing,” she
  
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• Calgary seniors meal delivery service halted by slashed tires

  24-12-2020 02:48
  
  A local senior meal delivery service located in Scenic Acres N.W. Calgary, has been stalled this week due to someone slashing the tires on their refrigerated delivery van. Hearts to Home Meals was set to deliver meals in Calgary and surrounding areas such as Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. Nearly 350 clients in Calgary were going to receive meals and Lethbridge and Medicine Hat were going to receive an upwards of a week's worth of food. With no van to use for delivery, the frozen meals are now sitt
  
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• Calgary seniors meal delivery service gets put to a halt

  24-12-2020 02:48
  
  A local senior meal delivery service located in Scenic Acres N.W. Calgary, has been stalled this week due to someone slashing the tires on their refrigerated delivery van. Hearts to Home Meals was set to deliver meals in Calgary and surrounding areas such as Lethbridge and Medicine Hat 350 clients in Calgary were going to receive meals and Lethbridge and Medicine Hat were going to receive an upwards of a week’s worth of food. With no van to use for delivery, the frozen meals are now sittin
  
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• Calgary accessibility advocate reminds people to clear snow and ice from sidewalks

  24-12-2020 02:43
  
  Anyone who has been outside in Calgary since the snow started falling on Monday evening knows it’s difficult to get around — whether it’s vehicles slipping and sliding on roads or people trudging through heavy snow on walkways. But the massive snowfall is an even bigger roadblock for those who have limited mobility. “Snow makes it impassable,” says Sean Crump with Universal Access Inc., a company that works on initiatives to make the city more accessible for all Cal
  
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• Alberta health-care workers, paramedics concerned with COVID-19 vaccine prioritization

  24-12-2020 02:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Alberta rolls out the COVID-19 vaccine, there are some health-care workers concerned that those working in higher risk environments aren't high enough on the priority list.
  
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• Lethbridge police officers cleared in Stormtrooper arrest fiasco - Western Standard

  24-12-2020 02:37 via westernstandardonline.com
  
  Lethbridge police officers cleared in Stormtrooper arrest fiasco  Western Standard
  
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• Blackfoot women launch online portal for female entrepreneurs

  24-12-2020 02:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new online portal is helping Blackfoot women in southern Alberta tap into their entrepreneurial spirit. Taz Dhaliwal has more details on this story.
  
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• Holiday horseback riders spread Christmas cheer

  24-12-2020 02:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of southern Alberta horse enthusiasts is doing its part to spread some holiday cheer. As Quinn Campbell reports, with tinsel in their tails, riders took to the streets of Lethbridge to give residents a bit of a different view out their front doors.
  
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• Alberta relaxes holiday rule for people who live alone

  24-12-2020 02:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  People who live alone in Alberta have been granted an exemption to attend another household’s holiday gathering. Heather Yourex-West looks at the guidelines, the risks, and the reaction.
  
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• AHS rolls out COVID-19 vaccine in rural Alberta, staff in Lethbridge now being immunized - CTV Toronto

  24-12-2020 01:42 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  AHS rolls out COVID-19 vaccine in rural Alberta, staff in Lethbridge now being immunized  CTV Toronto
  
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• AHS rolls out COVID-19 vaccine in rural Alberta, staff in Lethbridge now being immunized

  24-12-2020 01:42
  
  Several hundred health-care workers in the South zone received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday afternoon. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has set up 14 dedicated COVID-19 centres across the province, including ones in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Brooks and Pincher Creek. Carla Haney, an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse at the Chinook Regional Hospital, was selected to be among the first to receive the vaccine in the South zone. “I’m just grateful that I have to t
  
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• Temporary closure of emergency department at Milk River Health Centre - Lethbridge News Now

  24-12-2020 01:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Temporary closure of emergency department at Milk River Health Centre  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta family with sick child devastated by Christmas layoff: ‘We’re going to lose everything’

  24-12-2020 01:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kenneth Rodgers found out he was laid off just three days before Christmas, meaning he lost the benefits coverage that paid for his daughter's chemotherapy.
  
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• Holiday horseback riders spread Christmas cheer in Lethbridge - Globalnews.ca

  24-12-2020 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Holiday horseback riders spread Christmas cheer in Lethbridge  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Holiday horseback riders spread Christmas cheer in Lethbridge

  24-12-2020 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of southern Alberta horse enthusiasts is doing its part to spread some holiday cheer.
  
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