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• 'We’ll play in snow, we’re Canadian right?': Albertans make the most of a wet, snowy May long

  20-05-2021 23:54
  
  Many Albertans looking to spend their Victoria Day weekend outdoors aren’t letting forecasts of rain or snow dampen their spirits. A mix of rain and light snow fell in Calgary much of Thursday but that didn’t stop Jaden Crozier and Christopher Radmacher from hitting the links. “We’ll play in snow, we’re Canadian right?” asked Crozier. Although the pair who played at Maple Ridge Golf Course admit it wasn’t easy. “It’s cold so your fingers are
  
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• Two from Lethbridge arrested on numerous outstanding warrants - Lethbridge News Now

  20-05-2021 23:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Cat companionship helping Calgary seniors cope with isolation

  20-05-2021 23:42
  
  Two-year-old Lily, a foster cat from the Calgary Humane Society, arrived at Silvera's Valleyview senior's community two weeks ago and quickly made herself at home. The feline has become a friend to residents and staff, something much-needed during a pandemic that brought with it sickness, death and isolation. "She's a treasure," resident Bernadette Boudens said of Lily. "I so much enjoy coming down here and playing with her and petting her. "Seeing the love that she can express — I get rid
  
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• Calgary Flames reflect on season fizzle and frustration - Lethbridge News Now

  20-05-2021 23:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Frustrated Calgary homeowner still dealing with insurance claim from last June's billion-dollar hail storm

  20-05-2021 22:48
  
  Gagan Gill has been waiting nearly a year to hire contractors to repair $80,000 worth of damage to his Skyview Ranch home caused by last June’s historic hailstorm. Gill said his insurance deductible was $3,000. That meant the settlement payout should have been for $77,275 but the final cheque ended up being reduced by $12,246 to $65,029. “It seems they’re trying to nickel and dime everyone,” said Gill. “This should be the time where they step up and say, ‘Hey,
  
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• Calgary charity ‘Bullying Ends Here’ still waiting for CEBA relief after applying last fall

  20-05-2021 22:43
  
  A Calgary charitable organization known for its community outreach and advocacy work amongst young students has now waited more than seven months to receive much-needed COVID-19 relief funding from the federal government. Founder of ‘Bullying Ends Here’, Tad Milmine says he first applied for a $40,000 Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan back in October of 2020, but was told his organization wasn’t on file with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). “We heard back pret
  
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• MADD re-launches Crashed Car campaign to combat impaired driving - Lethbridge News Now

  20-05-2021 22:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• When will we no longer be in a pandemic?

  20-05-2021 21:55
  
  As Canada's COVID-19 cases curve downward while vaccination rates rise, the end of the pandemic might seem near, at least when it comes to the virus’s worst outcomes and lockdowns that seem endless. But when can a pandemic be declared ‘over’ from a global standpoint? Experts says equitable global access to vaccines is needed, among other safety practices, for normal life to resume. After entering a third wave in late March, Canada is now seeing a steady decline in cases. With v
  
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• Calgary mother pleads for return of daughter from Iraq as girl's father convicted of abduction

  20-05-2021 21:24
  
  A Calgary judge has found a father guilty of abducting his own daughter under the guise of a family holiday to Egypt. Ali Al Aazawi, 38, was convicted on a charge of abduction Wednesday after failing to return his daughter Zahraa to the girl's mother following the 2018 trip abroad. Zainab Mahdi, Zahraa's mother, had full custody and agreed to allow her daughter, who was 11 at the time, to travel with her father. The presiding judge says Al Aazawi took the girl to Iraq instead and never planned t
  
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• Our kids are not OK. Child advocates say children need help now

  20-05-2021 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  We call our children resilient, but some of Canada’s top children’s hospitals say kids are in crisis. As Kendra Slugoski discovered, doctors warn we can no longer ignore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people and we need to act now.
  
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• Nova Scotia mass shooter obsessed by spectre of pandemic disaster, violence - Lethbridge News Now

  20-05-2021 21:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• 'Directly linked': Alberta says COVID-19 infection found in attendee of Bowden rodeo

  20-05-2021 20:51
  
  Health officials have confirmed to CTV News that a positive case of COVID-19 has been found in an individual who attended an illegal rodeo event in central Alberta at the beginning of May. Alberta Health Services released the details in an email Wednesday afternoon. "AHS is aware of one positive case of COVID-19 directly linked to the rodeo event," it wrote in the email. There are no details about the person who was infected or the severity of their illness, but AHS reminds Albertans that the vi
  
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• Iran’s downing of Flight 752 was intentional act of terrorism, Ontario court rules

  20-05-2021 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The decision opens the door for victims' families to seek damages from Iran for the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.
  
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• Iran’s downing of Flight 752 was act of terrorism, Ontario court rules

  20-05-2021 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The decision opens the door for victims' families to seek damages from Iran for the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.
  
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• Canadian soldier charged with feeding cannabis cupcakes to artillery unit during live-fire exercise

  20-05-2021 20:43
  
  A Canadian army gunner is facing more than a dozen charges after she allegedly served cannabis-laced cupcakes to her unsuspecting artillery unit during a live-fire exercise. Court documents allege a sudden onset of paranoia, fatigue and confusion among the troops who ate the cupcakes, unaware of their psychoactive contents. "Several affected members were allegedly unable to properly execute safe weapons and explosive handling drills," according to a military judge’s summary of the charges.
  
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• Alberta to cover cost of pre-filled syringes for palliative care patients

  20-05-2021 20:40
  
  The government of Alberta has announced plans to alter a program where patients facing terminal diagnoses were previously required to cover the expense of pre-filled syringes. Effective June 1, the cost of pre-filling syringes — including the pharmacy surcharge and the price of the syringe — will be covered by the province as part of its palliative care program. According to the province, palliative care patients in hospices or in their homes require, on average, between 10 and 12 sy
  
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• Shaw shareholders approve sale of company to Rogers Communications

  20-05-2021 20:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Shaw shareholders have voted to approve the company's sale to Rogers for $26-billion, including debt.
  
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• Province expanding supports for palliative care - Lethbridge News Now

  20-05-2021 20:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Multiple injuries reported in 2-vehicle crash near Magrath, Alta.

  20-05-2021 19:59
  
  A number of people were taken to hospital, including one person in life threatening condition, following a serious crash Wednesday afternoon. RCMP, along with emergency crews, were called to the scene at Highway 5 and Highway 62, near the town of Magrath, at about 4:35 p.m. Officials say two vehicles were involved in the incident that resulted in multiple people being injured. Highway 5 was closed down in both directions for several hours following the crash, but it has since been reopened. Ther
  
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• Albertans being sought for national study on mixing COVID-19 vaccines

  20-05-2021 19:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The study will enrol participants who received any of Canada’s approved vaccines. Participants are required to be 18 and over and those pregnant are excluded from the trial.
  
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• Alberta watching no-show vaccine appointments after social media claims of false bookings

  20-05-2021 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services says in a tweet that it shared the information with police and is making sure participating pharmacies are aware of the claims.
  
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• Witness snaps photo of Calgary hit-and-run suspect who allegedly ditched borrowed car

  20-05-2021 19:28
  
  Police are releasing a photo of a suspect from a March hit-and-run in Sunalta in the hope someone will recognize her. A 2008 Ford Fusion was headed north on 17th Street just after 5:30 p.m. when the driver failed to stop at a stop sign at 11th Avenue S.W. and collided with another vehicle, according to police. The driver of the Fusion then sped away. That vehicle was found a short distance away but the driver had fled. "Officers contacted the registered owner of the vehicle and learned that he h
  
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• Lethbridge College sugar beet research project receives Alberta Innovates funding - Lethbridge News Now

  20-05-2021 19:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Lethbridge man taken to hospital after single-vehicle collision near Brooks - Lethbridge News Now

  20-05-2021 19:22 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Man accused of murdering Red Deer doctor at walk-in clinic appears in court

  20-05-2021 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man charged in the death of a family doctor at a central Alberta medical clinic made a brief court appearance on Thursday before his trial begins in November.
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta: Dr. Hinshaw to speak at 3:30 Thursday

  20-05-2021 19:16
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will update the province's number of COVID-19 infections and immunizations Thursday afternoon. According to the latest data, about 1.9 million Albertans had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. More than 332,000 are fully immunized with two shots.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by neighbourhoodOn Wednesday, officials reported 908 new cases of COVID-19, the third straight day Alberta ha
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta: 812 new cases as hospitalizations and ICU numbers fall

  20-05-2021 19:16
  
  Alberta added 812 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday while the number of patients in hospitals and intensive care units fell slightly.  It's the fourth straight day the province has added fewer than a thousand daily new cases.  There are now 665 Albertans in hospitals, and a total of 177 in ICUs. The province had set record high ICU patient counts both of the past two days.  Hospitalizations had surpassed 700 as recently as a week ago.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the number
  
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• Alberta makes changes to quarantine period for COVID-19 vaccinated people

  20-05-2021 18:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Up until now, all Albertans -- regardless of their vaccination status -- were required to quarantine for 14 days if they were a close contact of a COVID-19 case.
  
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• PWHPA, NWHL start talking about future of women's pro hockey

  20-05-2021 18:20
  
  What it will take to take to get women's professional hockey in North America out of a "slurve" seems to be more time, talk and trust. One leader in women's pro hockey conjures a phrase from her baseball background to describe the state of it. "A slurve is between a slider and a curveball," NWHL interim commissioner Tyler (Ty) Tumminia said. "Scouts hate that pitch and I'll tell you why. "It's in between two things that are clear. It's not a slider. It's not a curveball. "The state of women's ho
  
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• A look at Alberta’s wildfire season so far and what the risk is right now

  20-05-2021 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Concerns typically heightened this time of year as wildfire danger depends greatly on spring moisture.
  
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• Researchers surveying opinions on mask wearing in Calgary during COVID-19 pandemic

  20-05-2021 17:06
  
  Do you have an opinion about the wearing of face masks during the pandemic? Then researchers at the University of Calgary want to hear from you. A survey is underway asking Calgarians if they are choosing to wear face masks as protection from COVID-19 or not, and why. The survey is open to all Calgarians over age 18, and researchers are hoping to receive at least 1,000 responses from people of all races, genders, and backgrounds and from all areas of the city. “We are asking, ‘What a
  
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• Alberta health-care worker describes ‘surreal’ experience in nearly empty stands for 1st Edmonton Oilers playoff game

  20-05-2021 16:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  One of 12 frontline health-care workers who were chosen to be in the stands for the Edmonton Oilers' first playoff game Wednesday night said the experience was surreal.
  
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• Code Pink campaign: Children are in the grip of a mental health crisis, hospitals and advocates warn

  20-05-2021 16:27
  
  Social isolation, school closures, and restricted access to sports and recreational activities have all taken their toll on children's mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Children's Healthcare Canada, there has been a 200 per cent increase in hospital admissions for substance use disorders and a 100 per cent increase in suicide attempt admissions compared to the year before. Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations has reported that 70 per cent of those between the ages of s
  
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• Continuing care off-site visit rules changing at end of May: Alta. top doctor

  20-05-2021 16:02
  
  At the end of the month, visitation rules at Alberta continuing care facilities will take into account a resident's vaccination status as well as their wellbeing. Starting May 31, new residents and residents returning from a same-day or overnight off-site outing will no longer be required to quarantine under certain conditions. All incoming residents will undergo a screening: fully vaccinated people will not need to take any other precautions, residents who have only received one of two doses or
  
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• Snow and rain as May long weekend approaches

  20-05-2021 15:47
  
  And away we go. Here's our article on the warning cycle in place. A zone of uplift from the low centred in Utah is injecting plenty of moisture, with cool, northern air mixing in and keeping our temperatures in a snow-sustaining pattern. There is also a high pressure region to the northeast, applying surface wind today from that direction, which will act to amplify snow pushing off from the west (foothills) or south (borderlands) – it's no coincidence that those two spots I note above in b
  
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• Snow and rain as long weekend approaches

  20-05-2021 15:47
  
  And away we go. Here's our article on the warning cycle in place. A zone of uplift from the low centred in Utah is injecting plenty of moisture, with cool, northern air mixing in and keeping our temperatures in a snow-sustaining pattern. There is also a high pressure region to the northeast, applying surface wind today from that direction, which will act to amplify snow pushing off from the west (foothills) or south (borderlands) – it's no coincidence that those two spots I note above in b
  
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• Taber Police and Lethbridge College team-up for new learning opportunity - Lethbridge News Now

  20-05-2021 15:22 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Alberta law enforcement asked to investigate claims of intentionally wasted vaccine appointments

  20-05-2021 15:11
  
  Alberta Health Services says it's aware of social media posts claiming false vaccine bookings were made with the intent of clogging up the system -- and the posts have been brought to the attention of law enforcement. One tweet of concern shows a screenshot of a confirmed appointment at an AHS vaccination centre and the author says they planned to let the unused vaccine spoil rather than allowing it to be administered to others. AHS says there has not been a significant increase in appointment n
  
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• Snowfall warnings expanded in southern Alberta as 15 cm expected along U.S. border

  20-05-2021 14:44
  
  As a blast of wintry weather continues to pummel the mountain parks in the southwest corner of the province, additional weather warnings are now in effect as the storm progresses eastward. Environment Canada issued additional snowfall warnings for southern Alberta early Thursday morning. The affected regions now include:Okotoks – High River - Claresholm; Lethbridge -Taber - Milk River; Medicine Hat – Bow Island – Suffield; and Cypress Hills Provincial Park – ForemostSnowf
  
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• Study finds abandoned oil and gas wells place unfair burden on landowners, taxpayers

  20-05-2021 14:08
  
  A report from the University of Calgary says the costs of Alberta's growing stock of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells are falling unfairly on landowners and taxpayers. Braeden Larson of the university's School of Public Policy says the scope of the problem is growing rapidly. He says more than half of all oil and gas wells in the province no longer produce but haven't been cleaned up. Over the last six years, the number of inactive wells has quintupled and those wells are staying quiet f
  
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• Lethbridge School Division presents 2021/2022 budget - Medicine Hat News

  20-05-2021 13:52 via medicinehatnews.com
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• Lethbridge School Division presents 2021/2022 budget - Lethbridge Herald - Lethbridge Herald

  20-05-2021 13:08 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
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• Unlikely surrogates step in for orphaned kittens: ‘He just lives to care for these babies’

  20-05-2021 05:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Meet mother dog Mo and Grandpa Garth, two Alberta animal rescue alumni now helping kittens in need: 'While he can't be a food source for them, he's the source of everything else.'
  
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• This game of bingo helps support eateries on 124 Street

  20-05-2021 04:45
  
  To help an industry challenged by COVID-19 restrictions, some extra flavour is being thrown into the mix to encourage Edmontonians to eat and support local. Eat 124 Street Bingo, is a social media concept derived to inspire people to order take-out and delivery from local establishments. There are 16 spots on the bingo card and all are participating restaurants on or near 124 Street. However, the concept didn’t start in Edmonton. It’s actually a borrowed idea from a neighbouring city
  
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• Calgary Flames put a wrap on disappointing NHL regular season with 6-2 win over Vancouver Canucks

  20-05-2021 03:16
  
  Matthew Tkachuk scored two goals as the Calgary Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 in the NHL's regular-season finale on Wednesday. Played four days after the playoffs started in the U.S., the game was the third in a row for the Canucks and Flames, who both were eliminated from playoff contention in the all-Canadian North Division earlier this month. The Canucks' schedule was pushed back after a COVID-19 outbreak struck the team earlier this season. The game finished hours befo
  
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• Albertans paying 3.3 per cent more in 2021 as Consumer Price Index rises: StatCan

  20-05-2021 03:09
  
  New Statistics Canada inflation numbers are out and if you think you're spending more today than you were a year ago, you're right. The Consumer Price Index is up 3.3 per cent in Alberta, just slightly lower than the rest of Canada. The biggest single factor was the price of energy, with gas prices more than double what they were in April 2020. Electricity is up too – by nearly 17 per cent. The sirloin steak on your barbecue costs another dollar per kilogram while milk is up around 20 cent
  
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• E-Scooters rolling into Lethbridge | CTV News - CTV Toronto

  20-05-2021 01:42 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
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• Dangerous driving, blocking traffic and stunting just some of the infractions in Calgary car rally

  20-05-2021 01:18
  
  Calgary police say they are expecting to issue more than 100 tickets against drivers involved in a planned demonstration in the city's downtown core that grew out of control. Officials say they were contacted last week by the organizers of Sunday's event aimed at drawing attention to the current violence ongoing in the Middle East. At that time, police informed them of the rules and attempted to help put together a route for the rally, which would involve approximately 200 vehicles. When the pro
  
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• Lethbridge, Blood Tribe sign memorandum of understanding: ‘It’s a positive step forward’ - Global News

  20-05-2021 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge, Blood Tribe sign memorandum of understanding: ‘It’s a positive step forward’  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge, Blood Tribe sign memorandum of understanding: ‘It’s a positive step forward’

  20-05-2021 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The city of Lethbridge and Blood Tribe are entering into a memoranda of respect, understanding and partnership.
  
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