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• Calgary firefighters union hopes poll makes candidates aware of issues

  13-07-2021 23:32
  
  More than half of Calgarians remain undecided about who to support for mayor in this fall's municipal election, according to a poll commissioned by the Calgary Firefighters Association (CFA). The online poll, conducted by Leger, queried 500 Calgarians aged 18 and up between July 1 to 7 and found 55 per cent of respondents were undecided on who they will vote for mayor in October. The CFA represents more than 1,400 firefighters in the city. Results were released Tuesday and of decided voters, 19
  
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• Calgary student interning in NASA program

  13-07-2021 23:16
  
  A passion for science and technology has landed a 17-year-old Calgarian on the doorstep of a legendary U.S. space program. Alessandro Greco is no stranger to interning. Since grade nine, he's been spending his summers with University of Calgary professors. "I've always been trying to figure out how things worked and then in grade eight I started to get involved in robotics," said Greco. "I was inspired by some of the NASA robotics scientists that worked there and what they were doing and it was
  
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• Two brothers among those killed in Kelowna, B.C., crane collapse

  13-07-2021 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three of the four confirmed people who died in Monday’s deadly crane collapse have been identified through online fundraisers.
  
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• Fundraising pages set up for 3 of 4 confirmed dead in Kelowna, B.C., crane collapse

  13-07-2021 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three of the four confirmed people who died in Monday’s deadly crane collapse have been identified through online fundraisers.
  
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• Alberta to lift remaining continuing care COVID-19 restrictions in 2 phases

  13-07-2021 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The first phase will lift remaining continuing care visitor restrictions, limits on dining and recreation, and additional screening for residents who leave the facilities.
  
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• Alberta to lift most continuing care COVID restrictions - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 22:48
  
  Alberta to lift most continuing care COVID restrictions  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Light at the end of the tunnel': Alberta lifts more restrictions at continuing care facilities

  13-07-2021 22:32
  
  Some restrictions at continuing care facilities are set to be lifted as Alberta announced a two-phase reopening plan on Tuesday. The easing restrictions apply for licensed supportive living facilities, long-term care facilities and hospices. The first phase can be implemented as soon as operators are able to make changes necessary for the transition, according to Alberta Health. Facilities must have the changes in place by July 31. “Residents and their family members have made tremendous s
  
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• Chris Sadleir is walking from Lethbridge to Edmonton to raise awareness for lung disease - Sylvan Lake News

  13-07-2021 22:00
  
  Chris Sadleir is walking from Lethbridge to Edmonton to raise awareness for lung disease  Sylvan Lake News
  
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• 'The crops just stopped growing': Southern Alberta farmers say this could be worst season in 20 years

  13-07-2021 21:59
  
  Raymond, Alta. farmer John McKee says his dryland crops look pretty good from the road but up close, you get a much different picture. “We have some canola that didn’t even bolt. It just stopped.” said McKee. “The leaves turned upside down, shielding themselves from the sun.” McKee says the crops need rain but even if they get moisture now, it will be too late to increase yields much. “The damage has been done,” he said. According to the Agriculture Fina
  
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• Alberta’s agri-food industry has potential to kick-start economy post pandemic: report

  13-07-2021 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  A report released last week by The School of Public Policy referred to Alberta’s agri-food industry as a "gentle giant that’s about to awaken."
  
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• Sylvan Lake Gulls come back in their game against the Lethbridge Bulls with a score of 13-3 - Red Deer Advocate

  13-07-2021 21:50
  
  Sylvan Lake Gulls come back in their game against the Lethbridge Bulls with a score of 13-3  Red Deer Advocate
  
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• Whitecaps fire esports gamer for 'inappropriate and unprofessional' comments - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 21:47
  
  Whitecaps fire esports gamer for 'inappropriate and unprofessional' comments  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• US COVID-19 case are rising again, doubling over three weeks - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 21:34
  
  US COVID-19 case are rising again, doubling over three weeks  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Post-secondary students call for return of 'vote anywhere' advance voting to Calgary

  13-07-2021 21:25
  
  Student leaders from Calgary's major post-secondary institutions are calling on Elections Calgary to reverse its decision to cancel 'vote anywhere' advanced polling stations. "We are more than ready as student associations to work with Elections Calgary and with our institutions to make sure that this happens," said Marley Gillies, Calgary Student Alliance chair. "Our campuses are huge places, they are meant to host a lot of people. If it's safe for students to return to campus then it should be
  
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• Bradley Whalen no longer running for Lethbridge mayor, seeks council seat instead - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 20:31
  
  Bradley Whalen no longer running for Lethbridge mayor, seeks council seat instead  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Sheriff: Man kills one at gas station; slain in shootout - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 20:11
  
  Sheriff: Man kills one at gas station; slain in shootout  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ASIRT investigating as man dies after Calgary officers utilized force during arrest

  13-07-2021 20:09
  
  A man is dead days after being arrested with force by members of the Calgary Police Service during a recent impaired driving investigation. CPS officials say officers responded to the 300 block of Abalone Place, in the southeast community of Abbeydale, on the night of July 8 following a report from a resident regarding the driver of a truck. The driver was located and, according to police, he exhibited signs of intoxication that led officers to suspect he was impaired. Officers used force to arr
  
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• Canada sending large team of 371 athletes to Tokyo's Olympic Games - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 20:02
  
  Canada sending large team of 371 athletes to Tokyo's Olympic Games  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• AHS hosting virtual wellness sessions this summer - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 19:53
  
  AHS hosting virtual wellness sessions this summer  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WHALEN PULLS OUT OF LETHBRIDGE MAYORAL RACE – BACKING HYGGEN | CTV News - CTV Toronto

  13-07-2021 19:42
  
  WHALEN PULLS OUT OF LETHBRIDGE MAYORAL RACE – BACKING HYGGEN | CTV News  CTV Toronto
  
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• Head of Justice Centre taking leave; hired investigator to follow judge

  13-07-2021 19:31
  
  The president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is stepping away from the Alberta-based organization after admitting to hiring a private investigator to follow a Manitoba judge. The Justice Centre's board said effective immediately John Carpay is taking an indefinite period of leave. "Surveilling public officials is not what we do. We condemn what was done without reservation," the board said in a news release Tuesday. The Justice Centre is supporting multiple churches across the
  
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• Head of Justice Centre taking leave after hiring investigator to follow Manitoba judge

  13-07-2021 19:31
  
  The president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is stepping away from the Alberta-based organization after admitting to hiring a private investigator to follow a Manitoba judge. The Justice Centre's board said effective immediately John Carpay is taking an indefinite period of leave. "Surveilling public officials is not what we do. We condemn what was done without reservation," the board said in a news release Tuesday. The Justice Centre is supporting multiple churches across the
  
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• Highlands Boulevard West getting new three-way stop - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 19:15
  
  Highlands Boulevard West getting new three-way stop  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Edmonton-area family mourning son killed in Kelowna crane collapse

  13-07-2021 19:09
  
  An Edmonton-area family is grieving the loss of their son who was killed in Monday's crane collapse in Kelowna, B.C., according to a GoFundMe page.  Pam and Steven Zook from the Edmonton area lost their son Jared Zook in the Monday's tragedy, reads the page that's fundraising for funeral and travel expenses.  "Our family is devastated by the loss of our fun, kind and loving son/brother/friend/nephew/cousin," it reads.  "Our lives are infinitely better for having him be apart of th
  
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• Head of Justice Centre taking leave after hiring investigator to trail Manitoba judge

  13-07-2021 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The centre's board says an interim president will be appointed and there will be a review of operations and decision-making.
  
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• Rec services at Lethbridge College to reopen to public July 19 - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 18:56
  
  Rec services at Lethbridge College to reopen to public July 19  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Indigenous artists invited to submit proposals for downtown art project - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 18:30
  
  Indigenous artists invited to submit proposals for downtown art project  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 3 sought in stabbing attack during party at Balzac Community Hall

  13-07-2021 18:11
  
  RCMP investigators are attempting to locate three men in connection with a recent stabbing at a party north of Calgary that left one man with life-threatening injuries. Officers responded to the Balzac Community Hall at approximately 3 a.m. on July 4 for reports of a stabbing. According to RCMP, three black men were seen fleeing the area immediately after the attack. The men are considered 'persons of interest' and not suspects at this time. Anyone who attended the party, especially those who ha
  
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• Canada looking at vaccine ‘passports’ for international travel, up to provinces for domestic aspects

  13-07-2021 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that while the federal government was looking at COVID-19 vaccine certification, what some have referred to as vaccine “passports” for international travel, it was up to provinces to decide a domestic approach. Quebec, for example, is considering using a vaccine passport for things like gyms if the province were...
  
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• 'Every child matters' spray painted on Airdrie, Alta. school, RCMP seek vandals

  13-07-2021 17:45
  
  Mounties in Airdrie are attempting to identify the suspects who defaced a middle school over the weekend. The words 'Every child matters' were spray painted in bright orange on the wall of Muriel Clayton School on Acacia Drive late Friday night or early Saturday morning. The suspects also painted various symbols on a set of doors and entranceway. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the offenders is asked to contact the Airdrie RCMP detachment at 403-945-7200 or anonymous tips may b
  
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• Calgary couple claims $1M Lotto Max prize

  13-07-2021 17:27
  
  A Calgary man and his wife have begun shopping for new vehicles and making travel plans after winning $1 million in a recent Lotto Max draw. Arthur Chocholacek says he jumped up to tell his wife after scanning his ticket from the June 8 draw and discovering it was a winner. "We couldn't believe it," said Chocholacek in a release. "We were so happy." Chocholacek says plans are in place to upgrade his and his wife's vehicles, "We would like to drive something newer", and a portion of the windfall
  
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• Alberta NDP raising concern about hospital bed closures throughout province - Lethbridge News Now

  13-07-2021 16:41
  Alberta NDP raising concern about hospital bed closures throughout province  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Stampede breakfast returns to CF Market Mall

  13-07-2021 15:52
  
  A popular Stampede tradition is back at CF Market Mall for the 50th year, with a fresh pancake breakfast and $10 gift cards for attendees. Organizers expect to see 6,000 people over the course of Tuesday's breakfast that runs from 9 a.m. until noon. Stampede breakfasts were effectively cancelled or drastically altered last year due to safety concerns amid the pandemic, CF Market Mall handed out pancake mix last year. CF Market Mall general manager Darren Milne says being able to host the event i
  
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• Regulator says Brookfield used 'abusive' tactics in hostile bid for Inter Pipeline

  13-07-2021 15:08
  
  Alberta's securities regulator has said Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP used "abusive" tactics in its attempt to acquire Calgary-based Inter Pipeline Ltd. An Alberta Securities Commission panel has sided with Inter Pipeline, which alleged that Brookfield failed to properly disclose details around a total return swap it says gave Brookfield a 9.9 per cent economic interest in its company. Brookfield already owned a 9.75 per cent stake in the company outright. Canadian securities laws requir
  
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• Willow Lake Métis Nation and Lethbridge Métis Local #2003 Enter into Memorandum of Understanding, Uniting Grassroots Métis Communities - Canada NewsWire

  13-07-2021 15:00
  Willow Lake Métis Nation and Lethbridge Métis Local #2003 Enter into Memorandum of Understanding, Uniting Grassroots Métis Communities  Canada NewsWire
  
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• More than 50 per cent of eligible Canadians are now fully vaccinated

  13-07-2021 13:41
  
  More than 50 per cent of Canadians who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine have now been fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. According to data tracked by CTVNews.ca, 50.06 per cent of Canadians age 12 and up have received the required two doses in a vaccine series. This is equal to 44 per cent of Canada's entire population. As of Tuesday morning, Canada has administered more than 16.7 million second shots and over 26.2 million first doses. The major vaccine milestone comes fol
  
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• Lethbridge residents to vote on ward system - lethbridgenewsnow.com

  13-07-2021 09:00
  
  Lethbridge residents to vote on ward system  lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• More than 160 unmarked graves found near another B.C. residential school site: Penelakut Tribe

  13-07-2021 04:46
  
  There has been another devastating discovery of unmarked graves near a residential school site in B.C., according to the local First Nation. More than 160 "undocumented and unmarked" graves have been confirmed on Penelakut Island, formerly Kuper Island, according to a statement from Penelakut Tribe Chief Joan Brown that was circulated online Monday. The small island off the coast of Chemainus was home to the Kuper Island Industrial School, a Catholic institution that operated from 1890 until 197
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: July 12

  13-07-2021 04:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Monday, July 12, 2021 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Quinn Campbell.
  
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• Neighbour dispute in Pincher Creek leads to assault, mischief charges

  13-07-2021 03:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Pincher Creek man says footage on his security camera shows his neighbours acting in what he calls a suspicious manner.
  
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• Serious collision closes Highway 3 for several hours near Fort Macleod

  13-07-2021 03:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  A three-vehicle collision near Fort Macleod, Alta., on Monday resulted in a section of Highway 3 being closed to traffic for several hours. 
  
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• More blue-green algae blooms in Alberta after record heat

  13-07-2021 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Recent scorching temperatures are contributing to more blue-green algae blooms in Alberta lakes, and one expert says Albertans may want to plan trips to the lake sooner.
  
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• Alberta nurses exhausted and demoralized as staffing shortages force bed closures, union says

  13-07-2021 02:27
  
  Staffing shortages are leading to bed closures at several Alberta health care facilities and nurses are being forced to take on extra shifts and overtime to try and fill the gaps, the union says. "One of the sites last week indicated nurses were working 14 consecutive 12-hour shifts. The most you can schedule in a normal time would be four consecutive 12-hours shifts," said Heather Smith with the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA). "So that's an indication just how pressed and exhausted nurses, and
  
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• Fewer than 5 out of 22,000 people who've been to Nashville North tested positive: Stampede officials

  13-07-2021 02:14
  
  The Calgary Stampede is stomping on accusations that people can pay bribes to gain entry into the Nashville North live music venue on the Stampede grounds. Speculation on social media suggested you could pay $50 to have a rapid test result thrown out, or pay $100 to bypass testing and skip vaccine approval. All guests wanting to enter Nashville North must produce a negative PCR test, or show proof of one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, received at least two weeks prior. “For the proof of vaccina
  
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• Calgary Stampede says 70 per cent of Nashville North patrons have shown proof of vaccine

  13-07-2021 02:14
  
  The Calgary Stampede is stomping on accusations that people can pay bribes to gain entry into the Nashville North live music venue. Speculation on social media suggested you could pay $50 to have a rapid test result thrown out, or pay $100 to bypass testing and skip vaccine approval. All guests wanting to enter Nashville North must produce a negative PCR test, or show proof of one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, received at least two weeks prior. “For the proof of vaccination, we’re timing
  
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• Young Stampeders hoping to be on the receiving end a lot this season

  13-07-2021 01:52
  
  After an exodus of veteran receivers, the Calgary Stampeders are turning their sights to some rising new wide outs in 2021. Over the off-season, the Stampeders lost a lot of good veteran receivers from their 2019 squad:  Eric Rogers and Juwan Brescasin signed with the Toronto Argonauts, while Reggie Begelton departed for the NFL, signing a contract with the Green Bay Packers. Those three combined for over 2500 yards in 20219. This year the Stamps will have a much younger receiving corps and
  
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• Edmonton, parts of northern and southern Alberta under 3rd heat warning of the month

  13-07-2021 01:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton region typically averages four days per year above 30 C, but has seen 11 such days so far in 2021 — and more may be coming.
  
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• Cougar warnings in place at day use areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park

  13-07-2021 01:43
  
  A cougar sighting has prompted a warning for the Votier's Flats and Shannon Terrace day use areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park. The warning was issued by Alberta Parks on Monday. "Although an advisory is in place for this area, cougars can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region and at any time," reads the warning. Tips to avoid a surprise encounter with a cougar include:Make plenty of noise and travel in groups; Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for cougars and their sign
  
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• Meditation, exercise are ways to cope with stress during return to normalcy from COVID-19

  13-07-2021 01:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  "What we're going through is change, and change is very stressful."
  
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• Meditation, exercise are ways to cope with stress during return to normalcy amid COVID-19

  13-07-2021 01:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  "What we're going through is change, and change is very stressful."
  
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