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• Top doctor encourages Albertans of importance of COVID-19 measures ahead of long weekend

  19-05-2021 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw says she is urging Albertans to remember the importance of following public health guidelines over the May long weekend because “the more we step up right now the better our summer will be.”
  
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• ‘I believe that we will be able to have a summer with many fewer restrictions’: Dr. Deena Hinshaw

  19-05-2021 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw says there are two factors, transmission rates and vaccination rates, that will help lower the pressure on Alberta’s healthcare system, and lead to “a summer with many fewer restrictions.”
  
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• Alberta records 908 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

  19-05-2021 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinhsaw updates the COVID-19 situation in the province on Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta easing more COVID-19 restrictions in continuing care centres

  19-05-2021 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the easing of restrictions at continuing care centres in Alberta, using a vaccination-based approach.
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta education minister announces return to in-person learning for most of province

  19-05-2021 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announces that all K-12 students will be returning to in-person learning on May 25, with the exception of those in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
  
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• Lethbridge Airport receives $7.3M for improvements from feds - Lethbridge News Now

  19-05-2021 23:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge Airport receives $7.3M for improvements from feds  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Digital experts aim for 'Alberta solution' to environmentally friendly cryptocurrency mining

  19-05-2021 23:36
  
  Lead innovators and experts in the world of digital cryptocurrencies are putting Alberta on the map as a prime destination to reduce the carbon intensity required to create them. Although currencies like Bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) or Dogecoin (DOGE) don’t physically exist, they do in fact require a great deal of energy to produce in what’s known as a process called mining. Mining is when new cryptocurrencies enter into circulation, which is performed using very sophisticated computer
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta: 908 new cases, ICU numbers remain high

  19-05-2021 23:31
  
  Alberta reported fewer than a thousand new cases of COVID-19 for a third straight day on Wednesday though the number of patients in intensive care units remained near record-high levels. The province added 908 new cases, pushing the total number of cases over the 221,000 mark.  The deaths of six individuals, ranging in age from in their 50s to 70s, were also reported, bringing the number of COVID-19 fatalities in Alberta up to 2,158.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19
  
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• In-person K-12 classes resume May 25 in Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  19-05-2021 23:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  In-person K-12 classes resume May 25 in Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hockey card collector seeking cards featuring Indigenous players for youth project

  19-05-2021 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Base Cards For Kids Project is aiming to take the donated cards and forward them to Indigenous youth players that attend hockey camps or clinics.
  
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• Driver with graduated licence clocked going more than double the speed limit on Stoney Trail S.E.

  19-05-2021 22:32
  
  An 18-year-old Calgary driver with a graduated licence will have to explain to a judge why they were clocked by police going 153 km/h in a 70 km/h construction zone. Calgary police posted an image on social media Wednesday taken by an officer after the vehicle had been pulled over on Stoney Trail near Macleod Trail S.E., which showed a radar reading. "Construction season is in full swing, and city construction workers want to go home to their families after a long shift improving #yyc roadways,"
  
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• Court case put over for Calgary parents charged in neglect of dependent, adult son

  19-05-2021 22:27
  
  A further adjournment has been granted to Calgary parents accused of neglecting their dependent, adult son as talks continue to try to resolve the case. The man weighed just 43 pounds when he was found last October. Jonathon Grunewald, who is 52, and Malinda Phillips, who is 47, were charged in January with failing to provide the necessaries of life and negligence causing bodily harm. The couple's lawyers requested the case be adjourned to June 2 so they can pursue "ongoing discussions" with the
  
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• Lethbridge man airlifted to Calgary hospital after crashing stolen car into tree near Brooks - CTV Toronto

  19-05-2021 22:19 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge man airlifted to Calgary hospital after crashing stolen car into tree near Brooks  CTV Toronto
  
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• Lethbridge man airlifted to Calgary hospital after crashing stolen car into tree near Brooks

  19-05-2021 22:19
  
  A 58-year-old Lethbridge man is in a Calgary hospital bed with life-threatening injuries after the stolen car he was driving crashed into a tree outside the city of Brooks. Emergency crews responded to a location along Joanne Trucking Road, near Range Road 14-5, at around 8 a.m. Wednesday following reports a car had left the road and hit a tree. RCMP officials says a stolen 2015 Chevrolet Malibu was located on scene with a severely injured man trapped inside. The lone occupant of the car, a 58-y
  
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• 4th deadline extension granted to Steve Allan’s Alberta inquiry into oil & gas critics

  19-05-2021 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The $3.5-million inquiry into foreign funding of oil and gas industry critics was supposed to be done by May 31, but now commissioner Steve Allan has until the end of July.
  
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• Waterton Lakes has the fastest download speed among Canadian national parks

  19-05-2021 21:44
  
  Located right at the Canada-U.S. border, Waterton Lakes National Park is known for lush grasslands, mountain vistas, herds of bison and fast internet speeds. That's according to a recent study conducted by Speedtest.net, a web-based service that provides detailed analyses of Internet access performance metrics. Three of Canada's mountain parks, all of which are in Alberta, had the top mobile download speeds, with Waterton Lakes National Park taking the top spot. "Waterton Lakes National Park had
  
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• Lethbridge families receive food donations from community organizations - Lethbridge News Now

  19-05-2021 21:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge families receive food donations from community organizations  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Support from a stranger: Sask. biker goes extra mile for Calgary child with cancer

  19-05-2021 21:33
  
  A Calgary family is grateful for the support they’ve been receiving after sharing their daughter’s fight with cancer online, but were blown away after one man went out of his way for the young girl. It all started when eight-year-old Chloe Nielsen stopped eating around mid-March. Her mother, Lisa Lombardi, took her to hospital but never imagined doctors would deliver every parent’s worst nightmare – Chloe had acute lumphocytic leukemia. “She just has the biggest hea
  
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• Class of 2021 set to face pandemic graduations without banquets

  19-05-2021 21:33
  
  The class of 2021 won't be celebrating the end of their high school era with big bashes. For the second straight year, typical graduation ceremonies and banquets are cancelled. The Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District are not going ahead with traditional ceremonies with large public gatherings because of COVID-19 safety protocols.  Neither is Rocky View Schools. "My heart goes out to all of the grade twelves out there throughout the country, because I know tha
  
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• Here's what Canada's privacy commissioners say must be considered for vaccine passports

  19-05-2021 21:26
  
  As Canada contemplates the use of vaccine passports or certificates, the country’s privacy commissioners are warning that in light of privacy risks, certain conditions must be met before anything is implemented. In a statement issued Wednesday, the commissioners state that governments and those in the private sector need to consider privacy “at the earliest opportunity” when having the conversation about some sort of COVID-19 vaccine certificate. “At its essence, a vaccin
  
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• 12 Alberta front-line workers to be in the stands for Game 1 of Edmonton Oilers playoffs

  19-05-2021 21:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced that 12 front-line healthcare workers will be in the stands for Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets.
  
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• Heritage Park to open Saturday with new Prospect Ridge exhibit

  19-05-2021 20:57
  
  Heritage Park is set to open to the public on Saturday for its 57th summer season as a safe, outdoor experience. “We have been working closely with AHS and the provincial government on ways to ensure we can deliver a safe, fun and engaging experience for Albertans," said Jeff Hodgson, senior director business operations at Heritage Park Historical Village. “We are committed to the safety of our guests our staff and our volunteers.” Heritage Park will only be allowing outdoor ex
  
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• Oilers vs. Jets, Game 1: Tweets, pre-game and post-game coverage

  19-05-2021 20:42
  
  The Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets begin their seven-game series in Alberta's capital at 7 p.m. MST. Follow all the tweets, pre-game and post-game coverage here, and on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca and CTVNewsWinnipeg.ca. READ MOREMcDavid recognized as Art Ross winner, Matthews as Richard winner after season ends Oilers 'still hopeful' of fans returning for playoff run Alberta, Manitoba not ready to let Oilers, Jets fans watch playoff games in person Oilers 50/50 tops $1M in less than 4 hours Game Day:
  
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• Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stellar in 4-1 win over Oilers in Game 1

  19-05-2021 20:42
  
  Connor Helleybuyck made 32 saves for the Winnipeg Jets in a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday to open their first-round playoff series. Dominic Toninato and Tucker Poolman scored goals and both Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler added empty-netters for Winnipeg in its first playoff meeting with Edmonton since 1990 in their Smythe Division days. Hellebuyck was a standout on his 28th birthday. Last season's Vezina Trophy winner stared down a barrage of shots in the final minutes as the host
  
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• Pandemic linked to 15% drop in fossil fuel use in 2020: Canada Energy Regulator

  19-05-2021 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canada Energy Regulator says pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions have resulted in overall consumption of refined petroleum products dropping by about 15 per cent.
  
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• Alberta K-12 students to return to in-person learning next week: education minister

  19-05-2021 19:57
  
  Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced Wednesday that K-12 students will return to in-person learning on May 25. The return to in-class learning includes all Alberta students with the exception of the entire Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. "All those students in K to 12 in this region will continue to learn at home for another week, with a targeted return to in-person learning on May 31," said LaGrange. A day earlier, her department said it was still "committed to a safe re
  
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• All Alberta students K-12 returning to classrooms May 25, with 1 exception

  19-05-2021 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said all students enrolled at schools in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will continue to learn at home for another week.
  
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• All Alberta students K-12 returning to classrooms May 25, except for 1 region

  19-05-2021 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said all students enrolled at schools in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will continue to learn at home for another week.
  
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• Alberta education minister, Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on return to in-person learning for students

  19-05-2021 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's education minister and chief medical officer of health are scheduled to provide an update Wednesday afternoon on the plan for students to return to in-person learning. 
  
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• Coal company asks court to quash order for federal environmental review of Vista mine expansion

  19-05-2021 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coalspur Mines is asking Federal Court to toss out a decision by Canada's environment minister that a proposed Alberta mine expansion get a full federal environmental review.
  
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• Coal company asks court to quash order for federal environmental review of expansion

  19-05-2021 19:53
  
  A coal company is asking Federal Court today to toss out a decision by Canada's environment minister that a proposed Alberta mine expansion should get a full federal environmental review. Coalspur Mines says the decision was based on an unfair assumption that two separate projects are related and should be considered together. It says Jonathan Wilkinson's decision was unreasonable and should be quashed. The environmental law firm Ecojustice is arguing that legislation gives the minister the powe
  
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• Lethbridge to pilot e-scooter program - Lethbridge News Now

  19-05-2021 19:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge to pilot e-scooter program  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Speedy striker commits to Kodiaks women's soccer team - Lethbridge News Now

  19-05-2021 19:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Speedy striker commits to Kodiaks women's soccer team  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Grizzly bear and cubs make appearance on Alberta couple's lawn

  19-05-2021 19:10
  
  Wildlife encounters are commonplace for Tom Graham and his wife near their home in Kananaskis Provincial Park, but an out-of-the-ordinary sighting  Wednesday morning delayed his commute to work. As Graham prepared to leave his house, he spotted a grizzly mother and her two cubs frolicking on the lawn and began recording them. The grizzly activity comes days after a section of the nearby Bill Milne Trail, between Mount Allan Drive and the Mount Kidd RV Park, was closed to the public to prote
  
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• Pandemic linked to 15 per cent drop in fossil fuel use in 2020: energy regulator

  19-05-2021 19:06
  
  The Canada Energy Regulator says pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions that kept Canadians close to home in 2020 resulted in overall consumption of refined petroleum products dropping by about 15 per cent compared to the previous year. In a report that's consistent with updates over the past year from refiners such as Imperial Oil Ltd. and Suncor Energy Inc., the federal regulator says gasoline consumption volumes fell the most in 2020, followed closely by jet fuel, then diesel fuel, with c
  
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• Former city councillor Richard Pootmans to run again in Ward 6 civic race

  19-05-2021 18:41
  
  A former Calgary city councillor who served two terms is looking to return to municipal politics. Richard Pootmans, who was the councillor in Ward 6 from 2010 to 2017, announced on Tuesday he will be running in the October civic election. "His priorities include finding more efficiencies at city hall, fostering a can-do spirit and maximizing job creation though economic growth opportunities," read a release. "Richard will contribute his 28 years of successful business experience and 13 years of
  
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• Alberta’s severe summer weather season fast approaching

  19-05-2021 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  With hopes that extreme winter weather is soon behind us in Alberta, attention should turn to severe summer weather threats.
  
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• Kenney to announce new jobs program for Alberta

  19-05-2021 18:14
  
  The province is set to announce a new program aimed at supporting jobs and getting Albertans back to work. Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping and Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney are scheduled to make the announcement at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The most recent numbers from Statistics Canada shows that when it comes to Alberta's major cities, Edmonton has the highest unemployment rate at 10.5 per cent, followed closely by Calgary (9.3 per cent)
  
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• Jobs Now program aims to create 22K jobs in Alberta

  19-05-2021 18:14
  
  A new $370 million program called Jobs Now aims to get up to 22,000 Albertans back into the workforce, Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday. Funding will come from the province and federal government, with each contributing $185 million. The program is for small, medium and large businesses in both the private and non-profit sectors, said Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping. The money will cover up to 25 per cent of an employee's salary, up to $25,000 per year per employee. The
  
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• $370M program aims to create 22K jobs in Alberta

  19-05-2021 18:14
  
  A new $370 million program called Jobs Now aims to get up to 22,000 Albertans back into the workforce, Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday. Funding will come from the province and federal government, with each contributing $185 million. The program is for small, medium and large businesses in both the private and non-profit sectors, said Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping. The money will cover up to 25 per cent of an employee's salary, up to $25,000 per year, per employee. The
  
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• Red Deer setter Ben St. Pierre joins Lethbridge College's volleyball team - Lethbridge News Now

  19-05-2021 17:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Red Deer setter Ben St. Pierre joins Lethbridge College's volleyball team  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Police investigating suspicious southside fires - Lethbridge News Now

  19-05-2021 16:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Police investigating suspicious southside fires  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Investigation underway into suspicious fires in Lethbridge alleyways - CTV Toronto

  19-05-2021 16:57 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Investigation underway into suspicious fires in Lethbridge alleyways  CTV Toronto
  
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• Investigation underway into suspicious fires in Lethbridge alleyways

  19-05-2021 16:57
  
  Lethbridge Police and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services are asking for tips from the public following two deliberately set fires on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to an alleyway in the 500 block of 12th Street South shortly before 2:30 p.m. after someone set fire to a couch. The flames spread to a neighbouring fence but firefighters were able to contain and douse the fire. While crews attacked the first fire, another couch fire was reported roughly 15 minutes later in the 600
  
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• Calgary cops ring twice at home of woman suspected in mailbox thefts, vehicle break-ins

  19-05-2021 16:57
  
  A Calgary woman is facing charges of mail theft and credit card fraud following what police describe as a "complex investigation" that saw officers serve a search warrant on the same residence twice in three months. The investigation was started in response to complaints of someone breaking into community mailboxes and vehicles, apparently targeting credit credits. A search warrant was served in February on a residence in the 100 block of Templeby Place N.E. where police recovered dozens of stol
  
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• COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 19

  19-05-2021 16:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here are the latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday.
  
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• Worker severely injured by machinery at northwest gravel pit

  19-05-2021 16:24
  
  A man was transported to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries following a Tuesday afternoon incident at a gravel pit near Calgary city limits. Emergency crews responded to the Stoney Trail Aggregate Reserve in the 12600 block of 85th Street N.W. shortly after 3 p.m. after a man was injured by machinery. EMS officials say the man, age not confirmed, was taken by ambulance to the Foothills Medical Centre in serious condition. The nature of his injuries has not been disclosed. Occupa
  
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• Calgary pickup owner taken on wild ride in back of truck while attempting to thwart theft

  19-05-2021 15:55
  
  The owner of a pickup truck received an unscheduled tour of some southeast Calgary neighbourhoods after a woman attempted to make off with his vehicle. Shortly before 11 p.m. Monday, a man parked his truck outside the 7-Eleven near the intersection of Memorial Drive and 36th Street S.E. While he was away, a woman entered the pickup and attempted to drive off. The victim spotted the theft attempt and jumped into the box of his truck. Calgary Police Service units, including aerial support from a H
  
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• SACPA: How can the UCP regain the trust of Albertans? - Lethbridge News Now

  19-05-2021 15:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  SACPA: How can the UCP regain the trust of Albertans?  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Snowfall warnings in the mountain parks? May long weekend must be around the corner

  19-05-2021 15:18
  
  Remember ages ago, when Calgary got all the way up to 27 C, just for flurries to work their way back in tomorrow? Oh wait – that 27 C day was Monday. Gotta love Alberta. Here's the pattern:Pacific moisture is guided along by the orange line, passing across the Rockies through Idaho and Montana, straight back to us, where temperature support is all but nonexistent. The thicker, black line is the jet stream – it diving way south of us means cold air will be sticking around and helping
  
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