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• Calgary ICU doctor's ventilator design wins international award for new medical devices

  23-06-2021 23:54
  
  A Calgary company founded by an ICU physician is being recognized with an international Red Dot Design Award for creating a medical device that allows a single ventilator to be safely used by up to four patients at once. “It’s really exciting to have our hard work recognized on an international stage particularly with such a prestigious award,” said Dr. Steven Roy, an intensive care physician and founder of Convergence Medical Sciences.  The Valence InVent Xtend connects t
  
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• 92 new COVID cases in Alberta, zero in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  23-06-2021 23:42
  
  92 new COVID cases in Alberta, zero in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Southern Alberta firm signs massive solar power deal with tech giant Amazon

  23-06-2021 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  A huge boost for a southern Alberta solar power farm. Tech giant Amazon has signed up to buy 400 MW from Travers Solar farm project in Vulcan County.
  
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• Blood Tribe woman wins Distinguished Artist Award - Lethbridge News Now

  23-06-2021 22:36
  
  Blood Tribe woman wins Distinguished Artist Award  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Board of Education adopts policy on changing names of schools

  23-06-2021 21:38
  
  The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) approved a policy this week that will guide the board going forward on how to change the names of public schools. The policy comes after Langevin School — named for residential school architect Hector-Louis Langevin — was renamed Riverside School earlier this month. Public schools in Calgary can be considered for renaming through two processes. First, a petition with at least 5,000 signatures can be presented to the CBE board, asking for the schoo
  
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• Lethbridge college launches degree program - Alberta Express

  23-06-2021 20:56
  Lethbridge college launches degree program  Alberta Express
  
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• Alberta will not provide ‘free illegal drugs’ as First Nations grapple with opioid crisis: Kenney

  23-06-2021 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  When asked if Alberta will increase supervised consumption sites, supply safe drugs or increase access to Naloxone to help curb an increase in drug use that could come from people feeling re-victimized by recent news about residential schools, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said the province supports a variety of harm-reduction efforts such as treatment facilities,...
  
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• Hate crime suspect sought by Calgary police

  23-06-2021 20:38
  
  Calgary police have released photos of a suspect in an alleged hate crime in the downtown area earlier this month. A woman went to retrieve a package from the lobby of her residence in the 700 block of Third Avenue S.W. about 9:30 p.m. on June 13. After picking the package up, the woman reported that a man approached her and uttered a racial slur directed at her. "The victim confronted the man, who then threatened to physically harm her and then fled the area on a red bicycle, traveling east&nbs
  
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• Alberta grant will allow for unmarked grave search at the former Edmonton Indian Residential School

  23-06-2021 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enoch Cree First Nation Chief Billy Morin said there’s an appetite to search for unmarked graves on the Poundmaker’s Lodge grounds, which was the site of the former Edmonton Indian Residential School. He added the flexibility of the Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant will also allow for more overall archaeological work and partnering with...
  
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• $8M Alberta residential school program is a good start: First Nation leaders

  23-06-2021 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The $8-million Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant will allow communities and organizations to submit research proposals for a single residential school site, and receive up to $150,000. All three Indigenous leaders -—Enoch Cree First Nation Chief Billy Morin, Chiniki First Nation Chief Aaron Young, Buffalo Lake Metis settlement chairman Stan Delorme — said it...
  
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• 'She’s my lifeline': Service dog refused entry at southern Alberta farmers' market

  23-06-2021 20:26
  
  A southern Alberta woman is attempting to raise awareness to the rights owners of service dogs have after she was asked to leave a farmers' market in Nanton, Alta. over the weekend. Julie Letal said her service dog Chance was wearing a marked vest and collar and she provided her Alberta service dog ID, but was told dogs were not allowed, no matter what. Letal, a 20-year veteran of the RCMP, says Chance helps her cope with an invisible disability, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "She&rsquo
  
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• ‘It’s unfortunate’: Jason Kenney on Calgary’s criticism of province ending mask mandate

  23-06-2021 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary is still discussing whether to keep or drop its mask mandate and some councillors have been critical of the Alberta government for ending the province-wide rule next week. On Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney said it was unfortunate for different level of government to be at odds and said it will lead...
  
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• Alberta wildfire in Yellowhead County grows to 180 hectares overnight

  23-06-2021 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  A wildfire west of Edmonton expanded to 180 hectares from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.
  
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• Buffalo Lake Metis settlement expresses gratitude for Alberta residential schools grant

  23-06-2021 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Buffalo Lake Metis settlement chairman Stan Delorme echoed the gratitude of his fellow First Nations leaders to the province for the creation of the $8-million Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant, adding the scars from long ago are still felt among community members but any efforts to ease the pain are a help.
  
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• More kids died at residential schools than among the general population: Alberta premier

  23-06-2021 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney acknowledged many First Nations children at residential schools died of diseases common at that time, but said they died at a much higher rate than the general population – pointing out the poor health care and substandard treatment at the schools. He spoke about the intergenerational trauma among many families that is...
  
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• Chiniki First Nation Chief says Alberta grant will help communities heal from trauma of residential schools

  23-06-2021 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chiniki First Nation Chief Aaron Young, whose community is part of southern Alberta’s Nakoda First Nation in Treaty 7 territory, spoke about his family’s experience attending residential schools. He said the Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant will help people heal and move forward from the trauma experienced at the schools, which translated to trauma...
  
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• The Mustard Seed in desperate need of bottled water ahead of heat wave

  23-06-2021 19:40
  
  With scorching temperatures forecasted this weekend and into next week, The Mustard Seed is hoping Calgarians will step up and donate bottles of water to assist the city's most vulnerable. The Mustard Seed is accepting water donations at all of its shelters, drop-in centres and community hubs in Calgary.URGENT NEEDWe are VERY low on bottled water for our guests. With hot days ahead we are urgently asking for donations.We gratefully accept donations accept donations at our Downtown Support Centre
  
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• Splash! Henderson Pool reopens to the public Friday - Lethbridge News Now

  23-06-2021 19:37
  
  Splash! Henderson Pool reopens to the public Friday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary-based WestJet set to launch dedicated cargo service as part of pandemic strategy

  23-06-2021 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet is expanding into the cargo business. The Calgary-based airline will bring retired passenger aircraft back into service by the end of 2022.
  
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• Enoch Cree Chief calls Alberta government grant a great step in reconciliation efforts

  23-06-2021 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enoch Cree First Nation Chief Billy Morin speaks of the significance of the Alberta residential schools community research grant and how it will help break the cycle of abuse and trauma among Canada’s Indigenous people. The Edmonton-area Chief thanked the Alberta government for the efforts towards reconciliation.
  
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• Alberta government announces $8M grant to fund grave site searches at residential school sites

  23-06-2021 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Jason Kenney speaks of the dark history of Canada’s residential schools while announcing an $8-million grant program to fund research into unmarked burial sites, lost cemeteries and undocumented deaths, as well as placement of memorials and commemoration events. Kenney said Alberta had the most residential schools of any province and said most likely have...
  
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• Man sentenced for assault with a weapon in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  23-06-2021 19:15
  
  Man sentenced for assault with a weapon in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta to announce plans to examine residential school sites for undocumented deaths

  23-06-2021 18:28
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is scheduled to announce funding for research in to unmarked burial sites and undocumented deaths at residential schools.  The premier will be joined by Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson at 11 a.m. Wednesday for the announcement. You can watch the press conference live at CTVNewsEdmonton.ca.  The province indicated its intention to find unmarked Indigenous graves last month, shortly after the discovery of the remains of 215 children at
  
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• Alberta creates $8M fund to aid search for unmarked residential school graves

  23-06-2021 18:28
  
  Alberta has created an $8 million fund to aid the search for unmarked graves and undocumented deaths linked to residential schools across the province.  "We hope this action will be one small evidence of the desire of Albertans to pursue the path of reconciliation and to honour those children whose lives were lost," Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday.  Indigenous communities in Alberta can now apply online for the funding from the grant program. Communities or organizations can submit
  
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• 'Not a traditional Canada Day': Calgarians encouraged to celebrate safely from home ahead of fireworks display

  23-06-2021 18:25
  
  Mayor Naheed Nenshi has announced the City of Calgary's plans to celebrate Canada Day. The July 1 festivities will coincide with the arrival of Stage 3 of Alberta's reopening plan that removes nearly all COVID-19-related restrictions. Nenshi says this is "still not a traditional Canada Day" and will be a day of "mixed emotions", with some electing to take an opportunity to reflect on reconciliation with Indigenous people while "some people just want to get out of the house." More than 10,000 fre
  
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• Nenshi unveils celebration plans for 'not a traditional Canada Day' complete with fireworks

  23-06-2021 18:25
  
  Mayor Naheed Nenshi has announced the City of Calgary's plans to celebrate Canada Day. The July 1 festivities will coincide with the arrival of Stage 3 of Alberta's reopening plan that removes nearly all COVID-19-related restrictions. Nenshi says this is "still not a traditional Canada Day" and will be a day of "mixed emotions", with some electing to take an opportunity to reflect on reconciliation with Indigenous people while "some people just want to get out of the house." More than 10,000 fre
  
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• Nenshi unveils celebration plans for 'not a traditional Canada Day' but with fireworks

  23-06-2021 18:25
  
  Mayor Naheed Nenshi has announced the City of Calgary's plans to celebrate Canada Day. The July 1 festivities will coincide with the arrival of Stage 3 of Alberta's reopening plan that removes nearly all COVID-19-related restrictions. Nenshi says this is "still not a traditional Canada Day" and will be a day of "mixed emotions", with some electing to take an opportunity to reflect on reconciliation with Indigenous people while "some people just want to get out of the house." More than 10,000 fre
  
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• Nenshi unveils Calgary's Canada Day celebration plans

  23-06-2021 18:25
  
  Mayor Naheed Nenshi is scheduled to announce the City of Calgary's plans to celebrate Canada Day. The July 1 festivities will coincide with the arrival of Stage 3 of Alberta's reopening plan that removes nearly all COVID-19-related restrictions. A livestream of the announcement, which is slated to begin at 1 p.m., will be available here.
  
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• Nenshi to unveil Calgary's Canada Day celebration plans

  23-06-2021 18:25
  
  Mayor Naheed Nenshi is scheduled to announce the City of Calgary's plans to celebrate Canada Day. The July 1 festivities will coincide with the arrival of Stage 3 of Alberta's reopening plan that removes nearly all COVID-19-related restrictions. A livestream of the announcement, which is slated to begin at 1 p.m., will be available here.
  
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• Alberta to announce plan to search residential schools sites across the province

  23-06-2021 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson are scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. Their news conference will be streamed live in this post.
  
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• Alberta pledges $8M to help First Nations locate and honour graves at residential schools

  23-06-2021 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant will total $8 million and will allow Indigenous communities across the province to qualify for up to $150,000.
  
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• Tourism Canmore Kananaskis names new CEO

  23-06-2021 17:52
  
  After spending a year in the interim role, Rachel Ludwig has been named as the new CEO of Tourism Canmore Kananaskis. "Rachel is a well-respected and trusted member of the tourism community both in Alberta and internationally," said Andrew Shepherd, chair of the Tourism Canmore Kananaskis board. "Her experience in the tourism sector throughout the Canadian Rockies will be an asset to the team and community as a whole as we restore economic prosperity and social well-being through the visitor eco
  
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• Service level changes coming to Lethbridge Parks - Lethbridge News Now

  23-06-2021 17:22
  
  Service level changes coming to Lethbridge Parks  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cooler weather returns to Calgary, late day showers on tap

  23-06-2021 16:55
  
  Temperatures will cool down Wednesday to near seasonal in the low to mid-20s. Moisture returns to the Rockies in the afternoon and spreads further east into southern and central Alberta later in the day. Thunderstorms are possible in the evening along the foothills and extreme southern Alberta. Heavy rain and strong wind are the main risks here. Periods of rain continue overnight and into Thursday. Generally, 10 millimetres is expected across the region, but up to 20 millimetres is possible unde
  
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• 3 Avenue South reconstruction moves to next phase - Lethbridge News Now

  23-06-2021 16:50
  
  3 Avenue South reconstruction moves to next phase  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Wildfire near Evansburg prompts evacuation order in Yellowhead County, Highway 16 closure

  23-06-2021 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  A wildfire burning near Evansburg, Alta., has forced several residents from their homes and led to the closure of Highway 16 in the area. Kim Smith has the details.
  
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• Saskatchewan standout Wall joins Kodiaks men's volleyball team - Lethbridge News Now

  23-06-2021 16:22
  
  Saskatchewan standout Wall joins Kodiaks men's volleyball team  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• More Albertans to get $1200 Critical Worker Benefit - Lethbridge News Now

  23-06-2021 16:06
  More Albertans to get $1200 Critical Worker Benefit  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Contentious $423M Springbank dam project approved

  23-06-2021 14:29
  
  The Springbank reservoir project has received the go ahead from the Natural Resources Conservation Board. The arms-length government agency greenlit the $423 million plan after a two-week long hearing, saying the flood mitigation plan is in the public's interest. Diversion channels off the Elbow River will be constructed to displace high water into an off-stream reservoir near Springbank, west of Calgary. Since the project was announced about eight years ago, it has faced opposition from some Sp
  
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• Couple stabbed in early morning fight with neighbour in southeast neighbourhood

  23-06-2021 14:08
  
  Two people were stabbed when a fight broke out at a home in the southeast community of Radisson Heights early Wednesday morning. Police say a group of people were fighting in a duplex near the intersection of 15th Avenue and 28th Street S.E. shortly before 12:30 a.m. and two people suffered slash and stab wounds. According to police, the stabbing victims were in critical condition following the attack but their status has since stabilized. One of the stabbing victims tells CTV News that he and h
  
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• Calgary couple stabbed in early morning fight with neighbour over noise

  23-06-2021 14:08
  
  Two people were stabbed when a fight broke out between neighbours over noise at a home in Radisson Heights early Wednesday morning. Police say a group of people were fighting in a duplex near the intersection of 15th Avenue and 28th Street S.E. shortly before 12:30 a.m. and two people suffered slash and stab wounds. According to police, the stabbing victims were in critical condition following the attack but their status has since stabilized. One of the stabbing victims tells CTV News that he an
  
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• 3 stabbed in early morning fight in southeast neighbourhood

  23-06-2021 14:08
  
  Three people were stabbed when a fight broke out at a home in the southeast community of Radisson Heights early Wednesday morning. Police say a group of people were fighting in a duplex near the intersection of 15th Avenue and 28th Street S.E. and three people suffered slashing and stab wounds. The three stabbing victims were transported to hospital in critical condition but their status has since stabilized. Two people are in police custody in connection with the fight. This is a developing sto
  
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• Two winning tickets sold in Ontario, B.C. will share Tuesday's $70M Lotto Max jackpot

  23-06-2021 14:00
  
  After going unclaimed for weeks, the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot has finally been won. One ticket sold in British Columbia and one in Ontario will share the grand prize, each taking $35 million in Tuesday night's draw. In addition, there are 46 Maxmillion prize winners. Twenty-one winning tickets were sold in Ontario, 11 in B.C., 10 in Quebec and four in the Prairies. The jackpot for the next draw on June 25 will be an estimated $50 million, with two Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for
  
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• EarthRenew Initiates Field Trials with Lethbridge College - GlobeNewswire

  23-06-2021 14:00
  
  EarthRenew Initiates Field Trials with Lethbridge College  GlobeNewswire
  
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• City of Lethbridge unveils new 'Gateway to Opportunity' brand - Medicine Hat News

  23-06-2021 13:53
  City of Lethbridge unveils new 'Gateway to Opportunity' brand  Medicine Hat News
  
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• City of Lethbridge unveils new 'Gateway to Opportunity' brand - Lethbrige Herald

  23-06-2021 12:59
  
  City of Lethbridge unveils new 'Gateway to Opportunity' brand  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• City of Lethbridge unveils new 'Gateway to Opportunity' brand - Lethbridge Herald

  23-06-2021 12:59
  
  City of Lethbridge unveils new 'Gateway to Opportunity' brand  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Rescue crew pulls couple from Bow River after rafting mishap

  23-06-2021 05:30
  
  Calgary Fire Water Rescue team members rescued two people from the Bow River Tuesday. The incident took place just before 6 p.m., when rescue team members pulled two adults who were clinging to a bridge abutment at the Reconciliation Bridge to safety. A Calgary Fire Department spokesperson confirmed that a couple rented a raft, which contacted the Reconciliation Bridge abutment and flipped over, leaving both hanging on to the abutment.Neither was injured, except for being very cold. The rescue c
  
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• Masks still required in some circumstances once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in Alberta

  23-06-2021 05:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Even after Alberta enters Stage 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, masks will still be required when riding transit, in rideshares and in continuing care and acute care settings such as hospitals. Julia Wong has the details from Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s Tuesday update.
  
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• Lethbridge College grads recognized for project aimed at greener roads - Global News

  23-06-2021 04:45
  
  Lethbridge College grads recognized for project aimed at greener roads  Global News
  
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