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• Need a new staycation motivation? Record high prices at the pump

  16-07-2021 23:48
  
  Maybe that staycation everyone took in the summer of 2020 was so good, it's time for a summer sequel. That's because one of the conversations around the backyard grill is sure to be the fact that Calgary is setting a new record for the price of gasoline at many stations around the city. The previous record was in July of 2018 when gas topped out at just over $1.38. Friday, Calgary drivers enjoyed gas prices advertised for more than $1.41. Dan McTeague, who heads Canadians for Affordable Energy a
  
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• $100K reward for locating Calgary homicide suspect set to expire, police hope for tips

  16-07-2021 23:09
  
  Calgary police are hoping someone will come forward with information on the whereabouts of an accused killer before the deadline for a $100,000 reward passes on July 20. The Calgary Police Service partnered with the Bolo Program and Calgary Crime Stoppers in January to offer the $100,000 reward for help tracking down Kier Bryan Granado, 24, who is wanted for first-degree murder in a 2015 slaying. The reward was made available for six months. Police were called to reports of a shooting in the 100
  
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• Emergency officials call on Calgarians to take precautions amidst poor air quality levels

  16-07-2021 22:36
  
  Thick smoke and hazy conditions are raising concerns for Calgary seniors, young children and pregnant women, who are more prone to suffering from respiratory problems. A special air quality statement has been issued by Environment Canada for the city and much of the surrounding areas, including mountain parks. Wildfires in B.C. are causing visibility issues and air quality levels are projected to be high at the seven out of 10 range as of Friday evening and throughout much of the weeke
  
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• Mid July crop report provides concerning picture for Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  16-07-2021 22:33
  
  Mid July crop report provides concerning picture for Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'A good son': Parents of homicide victim make emotional appeal for answers

  16-07-2021 22:20
  
  The parents of a man stabbed to death in Calgary last summer made an emotional appeal Friday for anyone with information to come forward. Speaking from their home in Halifax, N.S., Steven and Tammy Taylor, whose 34-year-old son Anthony Taylor was killed in August 2020, talked about the heartache and grief they feel not knowing who is responsible for his death. "We're just looking for the right witness to come forward to be truthful with the investigation," said Steven. "That's what we're asking.
  
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• Alberta health-care support staff presented with 4% wage cut

  16-07-2021 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says Alberta Health Services has presented General Support Services workers with a four per cent wage cut. Tom Vernon has the details.
  
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• Innisfail RCMP seek details on suspect in robbery

  16-07-2021 21:04
  
  RCMP are looking to the public for information that could help them learn more about a woman believed to be connected to an attempted robbery earlier this month. Innisfail RCMP say they were called to the incident in the area of 48th Street and 49th Avenue at about 2 p.m. on July 5. It's believed that a female suspect assaulted a victim and then fled in a late model, dark-coloured Ford Fusion. There are no details about what the suspect stole from the victim. She is described as:Caucasian; In he
  
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• Indigenous-owned company announces partnership with Calgary-based national distributor

  16-07-2021 20:53
  
  A Calgary distributor partnering with a Manitoba chip producer will see Indigenous-produced chips delivered across the country.   Native Canadian Chip Corporation is an Indigenous-owned company based in Riverton, Man. On Friday, they announced a partnership with a national distributor, Star Wholesale Ltd., based in Calgary, to bring Tomahawk chips across Canada. “I needed a national distributor, and that’s why we’re here” said Alfred Lea, president of Native Canadian
  
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• Family 'shattered, shocked and confused' after man dies following interaction with Calgary police

  16-07-2021 19:59
  
  The loved ones of Ramon 'Will' Perez say they are deeply distressed and reeling from his death that occurred shortly after an encounter with members of the Calgary Police Service. "Our family is shattered, shocked and confused following the death of our beloved Ramon William Perez," said his family in a statement. "Will was an incredible husband to his wife Nichole, a cherished son and a treasured brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend. "Adding to our overwhelming grief is the devastatio
  
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• 'Extremely disturbing': Man charged after Edmonton mother slammed to pavement, strangled outside daycare

  16-07-2021 19:52
  
  A man is facing multiple charges after police say he threw a mother to the ground outside an Edmonton daycare before repeatedly smashing her head against the sidewalk and choking her to the point of unconsciousness.  Police say the 39-year-old woman was picking up three of her children from a daycare near 115 Street and 105 Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. While she waiting for the building's door to be unlocked, a man tried to pull a backpack off of her shoulders and reach inside, according
  
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• 'Extremely disturbing': Edmonton mother slammed to pavement, strangled outside her children's daycare

  16-07-2021 19:52
  
  A man is facing multiple charges after police say he threw a mother to the ground outside an Edmonton daycare before repeatedly smashing her head against the sidewalk and choking her to the point of unconsciousness.  Rockie Rabbit, 30, is charged with aggravated assault, choking to overcome resistance, robbery and breach of conditions.  "Another two minutes and we may have been talking about a homicide today," said Insp. Erik Johnson.  "The incident in itself is extremely disturbi
  
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• Alberta health-care support staff presented with 4% wage cut: Union

  16-07-2021 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  AHS presented the cut to the AUPE AHS GSS bargaining team on Thursday as negotiations started again after being put on hold earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the AUPE.
  
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• Free outdoor concerts in Inglewood park aim to expose new audience to classical music

  16-07-2021 19:18
  
  Classical music will ring out in a southeast neighbourhood each Saturday morning for the next four weeks as part of a free concert series showcasing the genre. The Melodies and Myths concerts in Mills Park, located at 1520 Ninth Ave. S.E. in Inglewood, will take please every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until noon through Aug. 7. The family-friend events will include cellists, guitarists and violinists performing the works of classical composers as well as traditional Celtic favourites.
  
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• Alberta health minister to announce upgrades at Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary

  16-07-2021 18:05
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro is expected to announce infrastructure upgrades at the Peter Louhgeed Centre in northeast Calgary on Friday morning. Shandro will be joined by Calgary Klein MLA Jeremy Nixon and representatives from Alberta Health Services and the Calgary Health Foundation. The availability is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. This is a developing story and will be updates throughout the day
  
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• $2.72M investment will see number of kidney dialysis stations nearly double at Peter Lougheed Centre

  16-07-2021 18:05
  
  A total of $2.72 million is being invested to upgrade the hemodialysis kidney care unit at the Peter Lougheed Centre, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Friday. The province is investing $1.35 million of that through its Infrastructure Maintenance Program, and the Calgary Health Foundation is donating another $1.37 million. The upgrades will expand the number of dialysis stations from 10 to 19 and Shandro said two of those stations are already operational. "This added capacity addresses cur
  
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• 3 men charged over 2018 fatal Missouri tourist boat accident - Lethbridge News Now

  16-07-2021 17:16
  
  3 men charged over 2018 fatal Missouri tourist boat accident  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Supreme Court sides with Lac Seul First Nation over flooding compensation - Lethbridge News Now

  16-07-2021 16:55
  
  Supreme Court sides with Lac Seul First Nation over flooding compensation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Whoop-Up Days set for September 2-5 - Lethbridge News Now

  16-07-2021 16:53
  
  Whoop-Up Days set for September 2-5  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• South Korean University Monetizes The Power Of Poop - Lethbridge News Now

  16-07-2021 16:39
  
  South Korean University Monetizes The Power Of Poop  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'A' is for agriculture, 'Y' is for Yahoo: Children's book on the Calgary Stampede

  16-07-2021 14:52
  
  "A" is for agriculture, "B" is for broncs, bulls and barrel racing, and "Y" is for Yahoo! A new children's book has been released by writer Jennifer Webster and illustrator Karen Coe to capture the spirit of the Calgary Stampede. It highlights the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth with stories dating back to the first year of the event in 1912. "I'm very partial to preserving western heritage and teaching the kids about the care that goes into the animals and that sort of thing because I really thi
  
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• Lethbridge Police investigating multiple suspicious fires - Lethbridge News Now

  16-07-2021 14:45
  
  Lethbridge Police investigating multiple suspicious fires  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Motorcyclist dead after being hit by minivan along Deerfoot Trail near Calgary's south end

  16-07-2021 14:13
  
  A motorcyclist is dead after being struck by a minivan in the city's southeast early Friday morning. Calgary Police say the man was found dead just after midnight when crews arrived in the northbound lanes of Deerfoot Trail, just north of 212 Ave southeast. According to Sgt. Colin Foster with the Calgary Police Service traffic unit, the motorcycle had been stopped in the gore — a section of the highway painted in a chevron pattern that is not meant for driving. "It's like most of our crash
  
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• Lethbridge Folk Club hosting outdoor festival next month - Medicine Hat News

  16-07-2021 13:43
  Lethbridge Folk Club hosting outdoor festival next month  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Five things to watch in Canadian sports this weekend - Lethbridge News Now

  16-07-2021 10:19
  
  Five things to watch in Canadian sports this weekend  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• READ MORE: Whoop-Up Days set for September 2-5 - Lethbridge News Now

  16-07-2021 09:00
  
  READ MORE: Whoop-Up Days set for September 2-5  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• NHL’s expansion struggles changed with Golden Knights and now with Kraken

  16-07-2021 04:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The NHL reworked its expansion draft rules in 2017 and Vegas flipped the league on its head by becoming the most successful first-year franchise in NHL history.
  
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• WestJet and CUPE reach tentative deal for regional carrier cabin crew

  16-07-2021 04:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  As airline travel ramps up, WestJet and the union representing Encore's cabin crew have reached a tentative agreement. CUPE says it will recommend acceptance to its membership.
  
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• Drop-in vaccinations available for 12 to 17 year olds starting next Wednesday

  16-07-2021 02:57
  
  Next week, Calgary teens will be able to receive first or second dose vaccines by dropping in to a pair of vaccination clinics. Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced that starting Wednesday July 21, 12 to 17 year olds can drop in to either the Genesis Centre in northeast Calgary or the TELUS Centre downtown anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The drop-in vaccination program will run between Wednesday and Monday, July 26, including Saturday and Sunday. The Genesis Centre is located at #10, 755
  
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• Man continues 500-kilometre walk through Alberta despite poor air quality: ‘I’m exhausted’

  16-07-2021 02:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  "You don't realize how thick it is, with a healthy set of lungs... My eyes are burning. My throat doesn’t feel right. It’s all from the smoke."
  
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• Man continues 500-kilometre walk across Alberta despite poor air quality: ‘I’m exhausted’

  16-07-2021 02:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  "You don't realize how thick it is, with a healthy set of lungs... My eyes are burning. My throat doesn’t feel right. It’s all from the smoke."
  
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• Federal government proposes new energy consumption standards for home appliances

  16-07-2021 02:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Retailers say limiting stores to certain products would be a blow to customer choice as well as for people who can’t afford energy-friendly appliances, which can be more expensive.
  
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• Canola prices soaring in Canada amid poor growing conditions

  16-07-2021 01:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Persistent heat and little rain are starving canola crops of moisture, but the conditions are also causing another issue for some farmers — by driving up the price. Sarah Komadina has the details.
  
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• Albertans to vote on daylight saving time, equalization in the fall; pension and police TBA

  16-07-2021 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  When Albertans head to the polls in October, they’ll be electing mayors and councillors. But they’ll also be asked a series of questions. Adam MacVicar has more about what is on the ballot and what is being left off.
  
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• Alberta's gas price spike could sour some summer road trips

  16-07-2021 01:15
  
  Now that COVID-19 restrictions are mostly behind us, many Albertans are hitting the road to enjoy their summer, but one organization says drivers will need to cough up more money to fill up. Canadians for Affordable Energy says a 10-cent per litre hike will happen in the next few days, partly because of a refinery issue in Edmonton.⛽️Price ⚠️: #GasPrices to head up 10+ cents/litre on news of refinery issue in Edmonton & gasbars seeking 18 cent retail margins.Prices
  
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• Family of missing man Lane Tailfeathers looking for answers

  16-07-2021 01:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lane Tailfeathers was last seen in Fort Macleod on June 20 before disappearing without a word. Since then his family has been searching non-stop for the 35 year old. Danica Ferris has more.
  
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• Lethbridge police officers not guilty of misconduct for Stormtrooper arrest | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  16-07-2021 01:08
  
  Lethbridge police officers not guilty of misconduct for Stormtrooper arrest | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Lethbridge police officers not guilty of misconduct for Stormtrooper arrest

  16-07-2021 01:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  The investigation into the Lethbridge Police Service’s arrest of someone dressed as a Star Wars Stormtrooper on May 4, 2020 is complete and has concluded the officers involved were not guilty of misconduct. As Erik Bay reports, while the LPS said the situation was resolved appropriately, others don’t agree.
  
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• Caught in the coulees: Lethbridge photographer accidentally captures picture-perfect moment - Global News

  16-07-2021 01:03
  
  Caught in the coulees: Lethbridge photographer accidentally captures picture-perfect moment  Global News
  
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• 'Challenging landscape': Some of Alberta's post-secondary students, staff won't require COVID-19 vaccinations

  16-07-2021 00:22
  
  As pandemic restrictions ease, administrators at Alberta universities and colleges are trying to figure out the safest way for staff and students to return to on-campus learning. University of Calgary professor and infections disease expert Craig Jenne knows the virus spreads indoors when people are close together for extended periods of time. "And there's probably no better way to describe a university or college lecture hall than a whole bunch of people indoors for a long period of time," said
  
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• Caught in the coulees: Lethbridge photographer accidently captures picture-perfect moment

  16-07-2021 00:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  A photographer went out one night to photograph a picture-perfect sunset. But what he got was a picture-perfect moment for one southern Alberta couple. Jessica Robb has more on the love story that captured the hearts of hundreds of people online.
  
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• COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions decline slightly in Alberta

  16-07-2021 00:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The number of active COVID-19 cases in Alberta rose slightly Thursday to 578, up from 569 the day before. 
  
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