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• New data suggests conversion therapy practices are still common across Canada

  05-06-2021 23:59
  
  New data collected by a B.C. research group indicates that conversion therapy practices are still common across Canada, with as many as one in 10 gay, bi, trans, and queer men and Two-spirit and non-binary people reporting that they’ve experienced the practice. The study was published Wednesday in the scientific journal PLOS one and used data collected from the Community-Based Research Centre’s (CBRC) 2019 Sex Now survey, which included responses from more than 9,000 participants. Of
  
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• Calgary high school struck by lightning during thunderstorm

  05-06-2021 22:48
  
  Calgary firefighters were called to a high school in the northwest for a rare occurrence – a bolt of lightning struck the roof of the building. Officials say the strike occurred at about 1:35 p.m., when a thunderstorm was rolling through the city. Witnesses called 911 when they spotted smoke coming from the roof of James Fowler High School, in the northwest community of Highland Park. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and climbed to the top of the building. They found a small fire
  
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• Emergency alert cancelled, suspects in custody following incident west of Edmonton

  05-06-2021 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued for Parkland County and the Enoch Cree Nation, west of Edmonton, in the area highways 60 and 628.
  
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• ASIRT to investigate after suspect injured during police situation west of Edmonton

  05-06-2021 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  One suspect was shot during a police situation that led to an area of Parkland County and the Enoch Cree Nation being shut down west of Edmonton.
  
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• 3 ‘armed and dangerous’ suspects prompt shelter-in-place warning in Parkland County, Enoch

  05-06-2021 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued for Parkland County and the Enoch Cree Nation, west of Edmonton, in the area highways 60 and 628.
  
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• 2 ‘armed and dangerous’ suspects prompt shelter-in-place warning in Parkland County, Enoch

  05-06-2021 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued for Parkland County and the Enoch Cree Nation, west of Edmonton, in the area highways 60 and 628.
  
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• Tornado spotted near High River, Alta.

  05-06-2021 22:29
  
  An alert has been issued for a tornado witnessed near the town of High River on Saturday. Alberta Emergency Alert called the advisory at approximately 2 p.m. Officials say it is east of the community and is moving eastward at 25 km/h. Environment Canada confirmed the report, and said the storm was moving a bit faster at 30 km/h. Residents in the hamlet of Blackie are urged to take cover as the storm is headed in their direction. " This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. T
  
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• Tornado warning near High River downgraded to thunderstorm

  05-06-2021 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued Saturday after a tornado was spotted near High River. 
  
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• Tornado spotted near High River, Alberta, emergency alert issued

  05-06-2021 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued Saturday after a tornado was spotted near High River. 
  
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• Fort McMurray student awarded multiple prestigious scholarships

  05-06-2021 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fort McMurray's Saptarshi Bhattacherya was offered four scholarships to universities across the country for his achievements in computer science.
  
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• Shelter in place order lifted, 2 suspects in custody at Parkland County, Alta. police incident

  05-06-2021 22:07
  
  Police are responding to an ongoing situation in Parkland County, Alta. involving armed individuals. Mounties said in a tweet at 2 p.m. that armed suspects were at large and encouraged residents to stay in their homes or shelter in place.  When asked for comment, the Edmonton Police Service said more details would be released later in the afternoon as the situation is “still unfolding.”An Edmonton Police Service cruiser seen leaving the police containment area near the active in
  
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• Officer shoots suspect west of Edmonton after shelter-in-place Emergency Alert issued

  05-06-2021 22:07
  
  A police standoff west of Edmonton in Parkland County that prompted an emergency alert Saturday afternoon is under investigation after one of the armed suspects was shot by police. EPS responded to a reports of a stolen vehicle on Saturday afternoon around 12:05. The suspects involved in the incident were still on scene at a property near 218 Street and Stony Plain Road, according to police. “As the EPS cruiser approached the stolen vehicle, the suspect vehicle rammed the EPS vehicle, befo
  
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• ASIRT investigating officer-involved shooting, 2 suspects in custody following standoff

  05-06-2021 22:07
  
  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating after an officer-involved shooting took place on Saturday in Parkland County. EPS responded to a reports of a stolen vehicle on Saturday afternoon around 12:05. The suspects involved in the incident were still on scene at a property near 218 Street and Stony Plain Road, according to police. “As the EPS cruiser approached the stolen vehicle, the suspect vehicle rammed the EPS vehicle, before entering into a criminal flight
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Calgary and southern Alberta

  05-06-2021 20:11
  
  Environment Canada issued a severe weather bulletin for the city of Calgary as well as many other communities in southern Alberta. The agency says a severe thunderstorm watch has been called for the city, which bring the potential for storms that could develop extreme weather conditions. "Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rai
  
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• Indigenous leaders say that new name - Edmonton Elks - is a step forward

  05-06-2021 19:58
  
  The regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations in Alberta and the chief of the Enoch Cree First Nation agree that renaming Edmonton's CFL team is a step in the right direction towards reconciliation. “It's a small gesture, but within the bigger picture reconciliation is a never-ending road. It might be cliche, but you take it one day at a time,” says Enoch Cree Chief Billy Morin. On June 1, the team unveiled its new Edmonton Elks branding, 10 months after the team agreed to cha
  
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• Grab your popcorn: Cineplex reopens Alberta theatres next week

  05-06-2021 19:51
  
  Movie theatres across the province will be screening popular films once more as Cineplex announced its reopening plans this week. All Cineplex theatres are scheduled to reopen on June 10 with a number of safety protocols in place to protect guests and staff members. Officials say those also include physical distancing inside and outside of auditoriums, which will be filled to 30 per cent capacity. "We recognize the new appreciation our guests have for the theatrical experience and we can’t
  
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• Large line outside northeast Calgary walk-in vaccine clinic

  05-06-2021 19:07
  
  A number of residents woke up early to obtain their COVID-19 vaccination offered at the province's first specifically designed walk-in clinic. Lines were seen outside the Village Square Leisure Centre early Saturday morning and are expected to continue through the day. Officials announced the opening of the clinic earlier in the week and say it has the capacity to deliver first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to about 5,000 people. One of the advantages the Village Square clinic has is it's aim to t
  
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• Hundreds vaccinated, thousands of shots still available at northeast Calgary walk-in clinic

  05-06-2021 19:07
  
  A number of northeast residents woke up early Saturday to obtain their initial COVID-19 vaccine at the province's first specifically designed walk-in clinic. Hundreds passed through a quick-moving queue at the Village Square Leisure Centre in the early morning. Many more are expected to filter through throughout the day. Officials announced the opening of the clinic earlier in the week. It has the capacity to deliver first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to about 5,000 people, though most officials
  
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• Alberta Health Services prevents access to Calgary church for COVID-19 violations

  05-06-2021 16:56
  
  Alberta Health Services has taken action against a southeast Calgary Baptist church that it says has repeatedly violated the province's rules regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say Fairview Baptist Church, located at 230 78 Ave. S.E., was "physically closed" on Saturday, preventing all further access to the building. "This action was necessary as the lead pastor of the church has continued to disregard public health measures required by law under Order of the Chief Medical Officer of Hea
  
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• Ontario records slight drop in COVID-19 cases with fewer than 800 new infections

  05-06-2021 16:05
  
  Ontario is reporting a slight drop in new COVID-19 cases with fewer than 800 new infections logged. Health officials reported 744 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, which is a drop from the 914 infections added on Friday.  It’s also the first time in three days that Ontario has marked a decrease in new cases.  Ontario added 699 new cases on Tuesday, 733 on Wednesday and 870 on Thursday. It's the sixth day cases have been under 1,000. Ontario’s chief medical officer of health s
  
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• Lethbridge College hosting free “Movie on the Coulees” June 26 - Lethbridge News Now

  05-06-2021 16:01
  
  Lethbridge College hosting free “Movie on the Coulees” June 26  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mounties criticized for wearing 'thin blue line' patches at B.C. old-growth logging protests

  05-06-2021 15:00
  
  Some RCMP officers who are enforcing a British Columbia court injunction to remove old-growth logging blockades on Vancouver Island are wearing the controversial "thin blue line" patch on their uniforms, despite an official RCMP directive against the insignia. RCMP headquarters told the Mounties in October they could no longer display the patch depicting a black and grey Canadian flag with blue stripe through it while on duty. The directive opened a rift between RCMP brass and the National Polic
  
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• G7 nations sign key pact to make tech giants pay fair taxes

  05-06-2021 14:20
  
  The Group of Seven wealthy democracies agreed Saturday to support a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15% in order to deter multinational companies from avoiding taxes by stashing profits in low-rate countries. G7 finance ministers meeting in London also endorsed proposals to make the world's biggest companies - including U.S.-based tech giants - pay taxes in countries where they have lots of sales but no physical headquarters. The agreement followed the outlines of proposals by U.S. Pres
  
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• Lethbridge woman sentenced for multiple offences - Lethbridge Herald - Lethbridge Herald

  05-06-2021 13:43
  
  Lethbridge woman sentenced for multiple offences - Lethbridge Herald  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Lethbridge woman sentenced for multiple offences - Lethbridge Herald

  05-06-2021 13:43
  
  Lethbridge woman sentenced for multiple offences  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Trudeau's acknowledgment of Indigenous genocide could have legal impacts: experts

  05-06-2021 13:29
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's acceptance of an inquiry's finding that Canada committed genocide against Indigenous people could have tremendous legal impact if a court ever weighs Ottawa's responsibility for crimes against humanity, experts say. Amid growing outrage and grief over an unmarked burial site at a residential school in British Columbia, Trudeau reiterated this week that he accepts the conclusion of the 2019 inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women that "what happened amou
  
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• The particles, gases and organisms in wildfire smoke — and what they mean for your health

  05-06-2021 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wildfire smoke is a complex, ever-changing brew of particles, gases and even living creatures. Scientists are trying to figure out what the mix means for long-term human health.
  
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• Miller says he has 'confidence' Catholic Church would abide by subpoena of residential school archives

  05-06-2021 13:00
  
  Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says he has confidence that the Catholic Church will follow court processes should sensitive records about the residential school system in Canada be subpoenaed. In an interview on CTV’s Question Period airing Sunday, Miller said unveiling the truth is the ultimate goal but getting to that place starts with frank discussions and negotiations with the church. “Despite my criticism of the church of the last few days, I have confidence that the c
  
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• 2 charged, Innisfail RCMP searching for suspect in break and enter near Penhold, Alta.

  05-06-2021 05:57
  
  Innisfail RCMP are searching for one suspect and have charged two others after a break and enter early Friday morning. Friday morning at around 1:10 a.m., Innisfail RCMP received a call about a break-in at the Horn Hill transfer station on Highway 42 near Penhold, Alta. RCMP officers responded to the call, and spotted a number of individuals still on site. The suspects fled on foot. Officers were able to locate one suspect on an acreage, with the help of the RCMP Police Dog Service. A second sus
  
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• Strathmore RCMP seek information about missing man

  05-06-2021 05:18
  
  Strathmore RCMP are seeking public assistance to help locate 64-year-old Garth Francis Langhorst, who was reported missing Thursday night at 10:38 p.m. Langhorst is known to have troubles with his memory and police say he's vulnerable. He's described as a Caucasian male, 175 centimetres (5'9"), 63 kilos (139 pounds), with white hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue hoodie, black jacket and running shoes. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call St
  
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• RCMP charge Alberta woman with 32 counts of arson after spring wildfires

  05-06-2021 03:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 54-year-old woman from Glendon, Alta., has been charged in connection with a series of wildfires in central and northern Alberta this spring.
  
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• 'Clearly there is room for savings': Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for post-secondary staff to share in financial burden

  05-06-2021 02:59
  
  A new report from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) highlighted pay hikes at Alberta's post-secondary schools during the most recent economic downturn. The report found that more than 11,500 post-secondary employees from across the province got a raise in 2020 which came with a total price tag of more than $29.2M. "That doesn't reflect the fiscal reality facing Albertans and that means a higher tax bill for families, and that means a higher tuition bill for students," said the CTF Alberta
  
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• Alberta NDP holding virtual convention with an eye to 2023

  05-06-2021 02:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s New Democrats are meeting virtually this weekend with an eye firmly planted on the 2023 election. The party is hard at work building its policy positions and bank accounts, and as Tom Vernon explains, the NDP believes it can win again.
  
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• Lethbridge College launches new Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree program - northeastNOW

  05-06-2021 02:25
  
  Lethbridge College launches new Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree program  northeastNOW
  
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• Family calls for investigation into residential school death of 4-year-old Piikani girl

  05-06-2021 02:06
  
  A family on the Piikani Nation is seeking answers about the death of their aunt, who died 84 years ago while attending a residential school on the reserve. Piikani elder and residential school survivor Leander Strikes With A Gun said the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wounds were brought back to the surface by the shocking discovery of the remains of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School.“The immediate thought was, what happened to these children also happened t
  
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• Feds asked themselves if Canada needs more pipelines after Biden scrapped Keystone XL

  05-06-2021 01:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The query was posed in a briefing note from Natural Resources Canada prepared in anticipation of meetings with government and industry figures affected by Biden's January decision.
  
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• COVID-19 deaths of fully, partially vaccinated Albertans is the minority: doctors

  05-06-2021 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eighty-eight per cent of COVID-19 deaths – or 628 people – in Alberta since the start of 2021 have been in those who were unvaccinated or within 14 days of their first dose.
  
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• Renewed calls to remove ‘Indian’ from Lethbridge park, neighbourhood names - Global News

  05-06-2021 01:27
  
  Renewed calls to remove ‘Indian’ from Lethbridge park, neighbourhood names  Global News
  
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• Renewed calls to remove ‘Indian’ from Lethbridge park, neighbourhood names

  05-06-2021 01:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  "I would say probably 95 per cent of people I've spoken to do agree that the name is outdated. 'Indian' is a word that we no longer use."
  
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• West ring road construction causes major traffic delays for northwest Calgary residents

  05-06-2021 01:17
  
  Severe traffic delays in the northwest communities of Valley Ridge and Crestmont are creating major headaches for local residents and drivers trying to access the area. The neighbourhoods are located right in the heart of Calgary’s West Ring Road project but residents claim there is only one way in and one way out for westbound and eastbound commuters. “It’s a little bit concerning when it comes to emergency vehicles getting in and out of this area mainly because you got only o
  
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• ‘The name is outdated’: calls to change ‘Indian Battle’ names in Lethbridge

  05-06-2021 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Lethbridge woman is calling on the city to scrap the names of Indian Battle Park and Indian Battle Heights and give them updated names. Eloise Therien hears from her and Blackfoot councillors about the idea.
  
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• 'That tiny bit of hope, it goes a long way': Peer support program aims to help Lethbridge's most vulnerable

  05-06-2021 01:06
  
  Melissa Many Fingers-Healy and Cody Fox have spent a large portion of their lives struggling with addiction. They've both spent time living on the streets while struggling with alcohol and drugs. Many Fingers-Healy said that at one point, she was certain she wasn't going to make it. "I didn't think I'd live to see five years, I didn't even think I'd live to see another year," she told CTV. "My family told me that they did, at one point, get themselves ready for my passing because they thought I
  
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• COVID-19: Doctors’ group concerned about Calgary Stampede, major corporate partner won’t take part

  05-06-2021 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  More concerns are being raised about the Calgary Stampede getting a conditional go-ahead to put on its annual event amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• The Weekly with LNN – June 4, 2021 - Lethbridge News Now

  05-06-2021 01:02
  
  The Weekly with LNN – June 4, 2021  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cochrane, Alta. kick-starts campaign to build multi-use facility

  05-06-2021 00:52
  
  In an effort to generate funds for a multi-use events centre, Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung is banking on a golf tournament to help get the ball rolling. Dubbed the Mayor's Invitational, the event is open to members of the public to register and spend a day at the links while contributing to a long-planned facility on the city's west side. Plans for the facility include a new Boys and Girls’ Club, event centre and seniors centre, which officials say is in dire need in Cochrane. Currently, fun
  
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• Wildfire smoke may spread infectious disease, experts concerned

  05-06-2021 00:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  With a hot, dry summer expected for much of Canada, the threat of wildfires is growing. And as it does, some researchers are concerned the flames could churn up more than just dust and smoke, potentially spreading pathogens. As Global News’ Jamie Mauracher explains, experts question what that could mean for the airborne spread of...
  
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• Signal loss: Why a northwest Calgary community wants to disconnect plans for a cell phone tower

  05-06-2021 00:43
  
  People living in Rocky Ridge may soon have better cell service, but it comes at a price many don't want to pay. "There are houses across the street that look through the parking lot and see the mountains. Now they could have a 75 foot cell tower in between them," said Brian Rushfeldt, who lives in the northwest community Many community residents are angry because they say the Rocky Ridge Ranch Homeowners Association struck a deal with Freedom Mobile to erect a cell tower on their property, even
  
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• Signal loss: Why 1 northwest community wants to disconnect plans for a cell phone tower

  05-06-2021 00:43
  
  People living in Rocky Ridge may soon have better cell service, but it comes at a price many don't want to pay. "There are houses across the street that look through the parking lot and see the mountains. Now they could have a 75 foot cell tower in between them," said Brian Rushfeldt, who lives in the northwest community Many community residents are angry because they say the Rocky Ridge Ranch Homeowners Association struck a deal with Freedom Mobile to erect a cell tower on their property, even
  
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• RCMP investigating deaths of 2 people found inside Coaldale home as suspicious

  05-06-2021 00:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bodies of two people were found inside a Coaldale home on June 3.
  
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• Alberta wrestler gets second chance at Olympic glory

  05-06-2021 00:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  After having her Olympic debut cut devastatingly short in Rio, Danielle Lappage, who hails from Olds, Alta., is ready for round two.
  
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