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• Alberta confirms 732 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, 177 people in ICU because of coronavirus

  21-05-2021 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  There were 638 people in Alberta hospitals with COVID-19 on Friday, with 177 of those people receiving care in the ICU.
  
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• Phillips outlines priorities for legislature next week - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 23:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Phillips outlines priorities for legislature next week  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge man dies in head-on collision Friday morning

  21-05-2021 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 20-year-old driver and lone occupant of the Dodge died at the scene, according to police.
  
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• Lethbridge man dead following head-on crash near Nobleford traffic circle

  21-05-2021 21:57
  
  A 20-year-old Lethbridge man is dead after a pickup truck and a semi truck collided head-on along Highway 23 early Friday morning. Coaldale RCMP officials confirm the crash occurred at approximately 4 a.m. at a spot just south of the Nobleford traffic circle. The driver of a southbound Dodge Dakota was pronounced dead on scene. The two occupants of the northbound semi truck hauling metal pipes were not physically injured. Traffic in the area was diverted for multiple hours and was scheduled to r
  
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• AHS urges ATV safety ahead of long weekend as hospital resources strained

  21-05-2021 21:29
  
  Now that warmer weather has arrived, health officials are reminding Albertans about staying safe while riding all-terrain vehicles to avoid a preventable trip to the emergency room. It's especially important now, Alberta Health Services (AHS) says, considering how stretched the province's hospitals are with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. So, in order to help Albertans stay safe this summer, officials say everyone must follow the rules when it comes to riding ATVs. That means that children under
  
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• Wet conditions prompt closure of Ha Ling Peak Trail in Kananaskis Country

  21-05-2021 21:06
  
  A popular trail in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park will be off-limits to hikers this long weekend, and the foreseeable future, to prevent potential damage. Alberta Parks says the wet conditions have made the trail "extremely prone" to damage. The closure of the trail, which went into effect Wednesday, will remain in place until conditions improve. For updated information on the closure, visit Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park - Advisories.
  
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• Disgraced Calgary doctor who sexually assaulted dozens of patients denied day and full parole

  21-05-2021 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eight months into his three-year sentence for sexually assaulting dozens of former patients, a retired Calgary neurologist has been denied day and full parole.
  
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• ‘No evidence’: Researcher behind ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry backs off assertion

  21-05-2021 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Vivian Krause, whose work helped prompt Alberta's inquiry into anti-oilsands campaigns, seems to have backed away from one of her major allegations.
  
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• Effective immediately, Albertans can buy lottery tickets online

  21-05-2021 18:49
  
  Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, Daily Grand, Western Max, Western 6/49 and the Extra tickets are now available for purchase on PlayAlberta.ca, the provincially-owned gambling website. "Creating new digital purchasing options provides consumer convenience, while continuing to generate revenue that benefits Albertans," said Kandice Machado, acting president and CEO of Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis in a statement released Friday.   The website currently offers slot machines, instant games, and vi
  
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• Albertans urged to stay close to home but here’s what you can do in Calgary this long weekend

  21-05-2021 18:36
  
  Many Albertans typically flock to the mountains for the Victoria Day long weekend but, with officials in Banff urging people to stay away due to COVID-19 cases, there are still plenty of other options in Calgary to keep you busy! Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says Albrtans can’t afford to take the weekend off from following the rules but hopes she won’t be asking people to stay close to home for much longer. "If we all stay vigilant and do our part, just one more
  
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• Exemption contention: Calaway Park claims province's 2020 approval permits June opening

  21-05-2021 17:58
  
  The owners of an amusement park west of Calgary are planning to open for the season in early June as the public health order exemption they received from the province last year was never withdrawn. According to Calaway Park officials, the exemption granted in 2020 that permitted the park to open to visitors in the midst of the pandemic was never terminated by Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, and remains valid. But in a statement sent to CTV News Friday morning, Alber
  
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• Exemption contention ascension: Calaway Park season opening halted under Alberta Health directive

  21-05-2021 17:58
  
  The owners of an amusement park west of Calgary are postponing opening weekend after originally planning to open in June under a public health order exemption from 2020 that was never withdrawn. According to Calaway Park officials, the exemption granted in 2020 that permitted the park to open to visitors in the midst of the pandemic was never terminated by Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, and remains valid. But in a statement sent to CTV News Friday morning, Alberta
  
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• Hinshaw urges caution ahead of May long weekend — what can Albertans do?

  21-05-2021 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Alberta heads into the May long weekend, Dr. Deena Hinshaw is encouraging people to enjoy the holiday, but respect the current COVID-19 restrictions.
  
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• CP Rail still seeking regulatory OK for KCS deal in case CN deal fails

  21-05-2021 17:05
  
  Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it is still seeking regulatory approval to acquire Kansas City Southern in case the U.S. railway's deal with rival Canadian National Railway Co. is unable to go ahead. In a letter to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, the Calgary-based railway says it intends to proceed with its application seeking authority to acquire KCS, despite being rebuffed by the U.S. railway's board earlier this month. CP says doing so will mean that if CN's deal to acquire Kansas C
  
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• More than 500 WestJet employees unionize in Calgary and Vancouver

  21-05-2021 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The union said workplace organization has been part of the successful lobbying effort for financial support for the airline industry from the federal government.
  
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• WestJet airport staff in Calgary and Vancouver unionize

  21-05-2021 16:36
  
  WestJet front desk agents and baggage staff at the two largest airports in Western Canada are now unionized following approval from the Canada Industrial Relations Board. As of Friday, 320 of the airline's airport agents at Calgary International Airport and 211 at Vancouver International Airport are now members of Unifor. "Today these workers have gained a voice in their workplace during a challenging time in their industry. WestJet workers are dedicated employees who have a great deal to offer
  
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• WestJet airport staff in Calgary and Vancouver join Unifor

  21-05-2021 16:36
  
  WestJet front desk agents and baggage staff at the two largest airports in Western Canada are now unionized following approval from the Canada Industrial Relations Board. As of Friday, 320 of the airline's airport agents at Calgary International Airport and 211 at Vancouver International Airport are now members of Unifor. "Today these workers have gained a voice in their workplace during a challenging time in their industry. WestJet workers are dedicated employees who have a great deal to offer
  
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• Your Victoria Day long weekend forecast: up, down, and rainy

  21-05-2021 15:17
  
  Midway through the 4 o'clock hour, the snowfall warnings cleared from our province. A couple of centimetres are yet to fall near Milk River, which may bring a final skiff through both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. But not much further. Moving on… The Victoria Day long weekend has been trapped in a glass case of emotion this week. At times, temperatures were expected to drop off a cliff, thanks to the jet stream kept at bay; at other times, our temperature were looking to rise above normal
  
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• Shaw shareholders overwhelmingly approve of selling company to Rogers Communications

  21-05-2021 14:26
  
  Shaw Communications Inc. shareholders voted Thursday in favour of a proposed sale of the company to Rogers Communications Inc. for $26-billion, including debt. The favourable vote, supported by the founding family that controls Shaw and its Freedom Mobile service, was expected. But is near the beginning of a long approval process that is expected to continue into the first half of 2022. Shaw said it will be seeking approval from the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench on Tuesday. In total, 99.8 per c
  
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• 'Like hell:' As Olympics loom, Japan health care in turmoil - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 13:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'Like hell:' As Olympics loom, Japan health care in turmoil  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Japan expands state of emergency, approves 2 more vaccines - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 13:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Japan expands state of emergency, approves 2 more vaccines  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Whimsical NYC waterfront park funded by Barry Diller opens - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 13:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Whimsical NYC waterfront park funded by Barry Diller opens  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge MLAs weigh in on Coal Policy survey results - Lethbridge Herald - Lethbridge Herald

  21-05-2021 13:24 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Lethbridge MLAs weigh in on Coal Policy survey results - Lethbridge Herald  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Lethbridge MLAs weigh in on Coal Policy survey results - Lethbridge Herald

  21-05-2021 13:24 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Lethbridge MLAs weigh in on Coal Policy survey results  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Palestinians claim victory as Gaza truce faces early test - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 12:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Palestinians claim victory as Gaza truce faces early test  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadians in Japan say the Olympics should be cancelled - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 10:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadians in Japan say the Olympics should be cancelled  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• U.S. cruise law puts B.C. economic impacts at risk: Harbour authority - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 10:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  U.S. cruise law puts B.C. economic impacts at risk: Harbour authority  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge man dies in head-on collision Friday morning - Global News

  21-05-2021 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge man dies in head-on collision Friday morning  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge man dead following head-on crash near Nobleford traffic circle - CTV Toronto

  21-05-2021 09:00 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge man dead following head-on crash near Nobleford traffic circle  CTV Toronto
  
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• Pandemic creates more challenges for already struggling business at New Horizon Mall

  21-05-2021 03:49
  
  Some business owners at New Horizon Mall say they were struggling before the pandemic and now their situation is even worse with the global crisis still raging on. Davinder Bhatti, an investor, says she has called multiple politicians at different government levels to inquire about grants for small businesses but says they don’t qualify. Bhatti said for the federal Canada Emergency Business Account, a lot of businesses at the mall don’t meet the $40, 000 expense threshold. “I e
  
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• Alberta businesses struggling to find qualified candidates

  21-05-2021 03:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite the high unemployment rate in the province, nearly half of companies are struggling to find qualified candidates, according to a survey by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce — which also found 42 per cent are having a hard time attracting applicants at all. Tom Vernon reports.
  
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• No timeline yet in Alberta for 2nd doses of AstraZeneca, research on vaccine mixing underway

  21-05-2021 03:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  It’s been more than a week since Alberta stopped giving first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Remaining doses are being held for the second jab because of supply concerns. As Nicole Stillger reports, there are questions that could lead to mixing different vaccines.
  
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• 'I was afraid': Prince Harry, Oprah discuss mental health - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 03:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'I was afraid': Prince Harry, Oprah discuss mental health  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Conners keeps it as stress-free as possible for PGA lead - Lethbridge News Now

  21-05-2021 03:08 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Conners keeps it as stress-free as possible for PGA lead  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: May 20

  21-05-2021 02:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Thursday, May 20, 2021 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Quinn Campbell.
  
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• Extensive search underway after Calgary man goes missing during hike

  21-05-2021 02:50
  
  Calgary police, along with RCMP officers, are searching a campground in the Turner Valley area for any trace of a man who went missing Wednesday. Officials say Stanley Stooshinoff, 68, left his home in northeast Calgary at about 11 a.m. on May 19. It's believed he went for a hike somewhere in the area of Turner Valley or Sheep River Provincial Park. Police say he did not return at the appointed time and hasn't been seen since. Authorities have located Stooshinoff's vehicle, a green Hyundai Tucso
  
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• Hinshaw announces new COVID-19 quarantine rules for vaccinated Albertans

  21-05-2021 02:32
  
  Fully vaccinated Albertans no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19 and are not showing symptoms, the province's chief medical officer of health said Thursday. “While vaccines don't erase all possibility of infection, the data shows the vaccine reduces the amount of virus in the person's body, even if someone does get infected, which further reduces the risk of transmission,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw. She also said people who have had one shot can have their isolati
  
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• Domestic violence supports in Alberta seeing more requests for services during COVID-19 pandemic

  21-05-2021 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Women continue to seek shelter from domestic violence, but the COVID-19 pandemic is limiting the number of people allowed in shelters.
  
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• Missing Airdrie man discovered, dies in hospital

  21-05-2021 02:01
  
  Airdrie police located a missing 21-year-old in medical distress Thursday, who later died in hospital. Deliver-Me-Oh-God Price was reported missing Monday, May 17. He was last seen Saturday, May 15, driving his brother's white Mustang, which was later located in southeast Calgary. Police said in a statement his death was non-criminal in nature, and expressed their condolences to his family.
  
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• ‘Curse of the May long weekend:’ Campers embrace snow in southern Alberta

  21-05-2021 01:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the May long weekend coming up, waking up to snow on the ground wasn't the most welcome surprise. But campers aren't letting the winter wonderland dampen their spring plans.
  
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• COVID-19: Banff’s mayor discouraging people from visiting townsite on May long weekend

  21-05-2021 01:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The towns of Banff and Canmore are advising people to follow COVID-19 guidelines and stay close to home over the upcoming long weekend. But as Jayme Doll reports, Parks Canada and others are advising those who do come to the mountains to be prepared.
  
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• Lethbridge police arrest two on outstanding warrants - CTV Toronto

  21-05-2021 01:16 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge police arrest two on outstanding warrants  CTV Toronto
  
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• Domestic violence supports seeing more requests for services during pandemic

  21-05-2021 01:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, women’s shelters continue to see an increase in the frequency of domestic violence and demand for shelter space. As Erik Bay reports, Lethbridge is not immune to the need for more family supports.
  
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• Starting the May long weekend in a winter wonderland

  21-05-2021 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the May long weekend just around the corner, waking up to snow on the ground wasn’t the most welcome surprise for campers. But as Jessica Robb explains, people aren’t letting the winter wonderland dampen their spring plans.
  
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• Police seek suspect in daylight sexual assault inside Calgary store

  21-05-2021 00:55
  
  Police are looking for the public's help to identify a man they say sexually assaulted a woman inside a shop in southeast Calgary. Officials say a woman was walking westbound on 17 Avenue S.E. near 36 Street on May 17 at about 3 p.m. when an unknown male approached her. He attempted to speak to her, but police say the woman declined and continued on her way. The man followed her into a store, located in the 3200 block of 17 Avenue S.E., and assaulted her, touching her in a sexual manner. Police
  
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• Flames head their separate ways wondering what went wrong this season

  21-05-2021 00:33
  
  Milan Lucic has been around the game for a long time.  He's played 1,014 games over 14 seasons with the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers and the Flames. Lucic won a Stanley Cup with the Bruins.  When asked to pinpoint what went wrong in a season where the Flames never really seemed to get into gear, the 32-year-old was brutally honest. "When you play for individual achievements versus team achievements this is what happens. You don't get to play in the playoffs," Lucic
  
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• Risks of rare blood clot even lower with second dose of AstraZeneca, experts say

  21-05-2021 00:31
  
  Several provinces, including Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, have suspended the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for first doses over concerns of rare blood clots, a move that has attracted both criticism and confusion. As Canadians who received one dose of AstraZeneca wait for instructions about their second dose, experts continue analyzing data surrounding the risk of these rare blood clots especially when it comes to administering a second dose of the vaccine. With concerns that some
  
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• Hinshaw asks Albertans to ‘get vaccinated, stay safe and please keep following the rules’ ahead of long weekend

  21-05-2021 00:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is urging Albertans to be safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues over the May long weekend.
  
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• COVID-19: Hinshaw urges Albertans to stay as close to home as possible over May long weekend

  21-05-2021 00:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is urging Albertans to stay close to home and within their household cohort over the May long weekend in order to improve the chances of having less restrictions for the July long weekend.
  
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• COVID-19 quarantine period being changed for vaccinated Albertans

  21-05-2021 00:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces updated quarantine rules for Albertans who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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