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• 95% of July COVID-19 cases among those not fully immunized: Hinshaw

  28-07-2021 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said since the beginning of July, people who were not fully immunized made up 95 per cent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the province.
  
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• Kenney touts Alberta's “culture of resilience” as economy rebounds - Lethbridge News Now

  28-07-2021 23:45
  
  Kenney touts Alberta's “culture of resilience” as economy rebounds  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• COVID-19 is surging in Alberta, but experts say other provinces shouldn’t worry yet

  28-07-2021 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  There has been a spike in COVID-19 cases in Alberta since they dropped all restrictions on July 1, but for now, experts say the surge was expected and is not a cause for alarm.
  
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• Travel to B.C.’s Central Okanagan discouraged amid surging COVID-19 cases

  28-07-2021 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  People who are not fully vaccinated are being urged to stay out of B.C.'s Central Okanagan amid a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
  
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• Calgary MLA Devinder Toor fined $15K by Elections Alberta, CFO fined $14K

  28-07-2021 22:44
  
  A Calgary UCP MLA has been fined by Elections Alberta for accepting prohibited contributions, exceeding the nomination spending limit, failing to deposit contributions into the proper account and borrowing money from someone other than a bank. The fines against Devinder Toor, MLA for Calgary-Falconridge, total $15,000 and are related to the 2018 nomination contest and 2019 provincial election. The alleged improper donations related to the use of property, which was not declared. His chief financ
  
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• Protesters greet Premier Kenney and Finance Minister Toews visit to Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  28-07-2021 22:18
  
  Protesters greet Premier Kenney and Finance Minister Toews visit to Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge police chief says residents can do more to prevent crime after city tops StatsCan list - CBC.ca

  28-07-2021 22:15
  
  Lethbridge police chief says residents can do more to prevent crime after city tops StatsCan list  CBC.ca
  
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• Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio showing star quality at Gold Cup with Canada - Lethbridge News Now

  28-07-2021 21:52
  
  Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio showing star quality at Gold Cup with Canada  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Inter Pipeline board recommends shareholders support revised Brookfield offer

  28-07-2021 21:45
  
  Inter Pipeline Ltd. says its board of directors is recommending shareholders accept a $16-billion takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LLP. The Calgary-based company says Brookfield's revised offer filed July 19 represents a 21 per cent increase over its previous offer filed June 2. Brookfield is offering $19.75 per share, up from its earlier proposal valued at $16.50 per share. On Monday, Pembina Pipeline Corp. announced it had terminated its own rival offer for Inter Pipeline.
  
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• Man intentionally drives over 2 others in northeast Calgary parking lot fight

  28-07-2021 21:36
  
  Calgary police are hoping witnesses will come forward with information on a fight that saw one man drive over two others in a northeast parking lot early Wednesday. Three men got into a fight in a parking lot at 9650 Harvest Hills Blvd N.E. about 3 a.m., then one of them got into a 1994 Toyota Supra and drove toward the other two. "The car struck them both, sending one man over the top of the vehicle," police said in a release. "He hit the ground and suffered serious injuries. The other man suff
  
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• Jeff Davison responds to allegations his campaign is tied to third-party advertising

  28-07-2021 20:35
  
  A Calgary city councillor and mayoral candidate had some impolite words Wednesday in response to allegations his campaign is coordinating with a third-party advertiser, in violation of election laws. Email invites to a golf tournament were sent out earlier this month by a TPA called Calgary Tomorrow. It asked for individuals and companies to sign up for the event and pledge to sponsor the fundraiser. A $10,000 'Title Sponsor' package includes the opportunity to "ask Jeff Davison questions in Q&a
  
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• Vote on construction of 3rd bridge added to Lethbridge election ballot - CTV Toronto

  28-07-2021 20:23
  
  Vote on construction of 3rd bridge added to Lethbridge election ballot  CTV Toronto
  
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• Vote on construction of 3rd bridge added to Lethbridge election ballot

  28-07-2021 20:23
  
  Lethbridge voters will have another question to think about when they head to the polls in October. Residents will have their say on whether or not they want to prioritize the construction of a long talked about third bridge. Traffic crossing the Oldman River has caused many to believe a third bridge is necessary and should be built soon. The motion was introduced by Mayor Chris Spearman, who said that council knows this is an issue. “Council is acutely aware that a third bridge has been a
  
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• Masks mandatory again in indoor public spaces for parts of B.C.'s Interior as region sees spike in cases

  28-07-2021 20:10
  
  Masks will once again be required in indoor public spaces in one part of B.C. that's seen a recent spike in cases. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Sue Pollock, chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority, made the announcement during a last-minute news conference Wednesday. The announcement comes after Interior Health, which covers the Okanagan, Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap and the Kootenays, saw a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. In
  
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• Hinshaw returns for in-person Alberta COVID-19 update Wednesday

  28-07-2021 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  This will be the first time Dr. Deena Hinshaw will be holding a news conference since her regular COVID-19 updates stopped one month ago.
  
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• Alberta to adjust COVID-19 masking, isolation, testing rules over next month

  28-07-2021 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  In several phases over the next few weeks, Alberta will be changing some COVID-19 rules and practices around masking, isolating and testing.
  
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• U of L Pronghorns announce season schedule - Lethbridge News Now

  28-07-2021 20:00
  
  U of L Pronghorns announce season schedule  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• How Lethbridge compares to the rest of Alberta on property taxes & spending - Lethbridge News Now

  28-07-2021 19:04
  
  How Lethbridge compares to the rest of Alberta on property taxes & spending  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hinshaw returns with COVID-19 update as cases rise

  28-07-2021 18:59
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will give her first COVID-19 update in nearly a month as cases increase across the province. Alberta Health reported 134 new infections on Tuesday and active cases now stand at 1,173, the highest mark since near the end of June.  Watch Dr. Deena Hinshaw's update live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca at 3:30 p.m. More to come...
  
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• Alberta's top doctor returns with COVID-19 update as cases rise

  28-07-2021 18:59
  
  With cases increasing across the province, Alberta's chief medical officer of health will give her first COVID-19 update in nearly a month on Wednesday. Alberta Health reported 134 new infections on Tuesday; active cases now stand at 1,173, the highest mark since near the end of June.COVID-19 in Alberta: 134 new cases as leading indicators continue to trend in wrong directionThe province recorded also recorded its highest positivity rate, 2.54 per cent, in six weeks on Tuesday. There are 82 Albe
  
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• Alberta to eliminate COVID-19 quarantine rules as cases rise among the unvaccinated

  28-07-2021 18:59
  
  Alberta is lifting much of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions in the coming days as the disease continues to infect unvaccinated Albertans. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, in her first appearance since June 29, said the province will shift its public health response and lift a number of measures related to quarantine, isolation and masks. Starting Thursday, close contacts of COVID-19 cases will no longer be mandated to quarantine, but isolation will still be required for posi
  
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• U.K. excludes Canadian travellers from new exception to quarantine measures - Lethbridge News Now

  28-07-2021 18:42
  
  U.K. excludes Canadian travellers from new exception to quarantine measures  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Corn Maze opens without appointments – but with a sunflower maze › Sunny South News - Sunny South News

  28-07-2021 18:09
  Lethbridge Corn Maze opens without appointments – but with a sunflower maze › Sunny South News  Sunny South News
  
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• Lethbridge council approves digital project to improve city's online services - Lethbridge News Now

  28-07-2021 17:22
  
  Lethbridge council approves digital project to improve city's online services  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cold Lake man wins $1-million on Lotto Max - Lethbridge News Now

  28-07-2021 17:21
  
  Cold Lake man wins $1-million on Lotto Max  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 1 sent to hospital with smoke inhalation from southwest fire

  28-07-2021 17:10
  
  One person was taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation after a fire at a commercial building in southwest Calgary on Tuesday. Firefighters were met by large volumes of smoke and flames coming from the front of the building in the 5700 block of Third Avenue S.W. when they arrived about 9 a.m. Crews made an aggressive attack because it was believed one person was still inside and the flames were quickly brought under control. "The lone occupant of the business was able to self-evacuate j
  
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• Lethbridge College awarded more than $1.3 million in federal research funding - northeastNOW

  28-07-2021 16:53
  
  Lethbridge College awarded more than $1.3 million in federal research funding  northeastNOW
  
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• Alberta government invests in renewable fuel conversion facility in Lethbridge - Canadian Biomass

  28-07-2021 16:44
  Alberta government invests in renewable fuel conversion facility in Lethbridge  Canadian Biomass
  
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• Elderly Red Deer man reported missing by family

  28-07-2021 15:59
  
  Red Deer RCMP have asked for help finding an 88-year-old man who was last seen Tuesday morning. According to Mounties, Eric Gilchrist was reported missing on July 27 by his family who were concerned. He was last seen around 9 a.m. driving his white 2002 Buick Lesabre with Alberta licence plate CER 111. Gilchrist is 170 centimetres (5'7") tall, 72 kilograms (60 pounds), and has blue eyes, white hair, and wears eye glasses. He may be wearing tan pants and a dress coat. Anyone with information is a
  
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• Elderly Red Deer man found: RCMP

  28-07-2021 15:59
  
    Red Deer RCMP have found an 88-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday morning. Mounties said Wednesday morning Eric Gilchrist was found safe.  He had been reported missing on July 27 by family who were concerned.
  
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• Cost of data breaches in Canada hit new record in 2021: IBM

  28-07-2021 15:58
  
  The average cost of a data breach in Canada hit a record high last year as companies grappled with new cybersecurity risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a new report from IBM Security, the average cost of a data breach in Canada was $6.75 million per incident in the 2021 survey year. That's up from $6.35 million the year before and the highest since IBM first included Canada in its survey seven years ago. It's also higher than the 2021 global average of US$4.24 million ($5.34 millio
  
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• Pfizer claims 3rd dose 'strongly' boosts protection against Delta variant

  28-07-2021 15:52
  
  A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can "strongly" boost protection against the Delta variant -- beyond the protection afforded by the standard two doses, suggests new data released by Pfizer on Wednesday. The data posted online, which are expected to be discussed in a company earnings call on Wednesday morning, suggest that antibody levels against the Delta variant in people ages 18 to 55 who receive a third dose of vaccine are greater than five-fold than following a second dos
  
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• High pressure system builds; smoke and heat drive in around Calgary

  28-07-2021 14:53
  
  Air quality advisories to the left of me, heat warnings to the right, here we are, stuck in the middle … There have been no major developments compared to where we got started Monday for the long-range forecast: it'll continue warming, it'll stay smoky, and that smoke volume is likely to increase this evening. Let's discuss Newton's third law of meteorology (which I just made up): for each positive action, there is always a way to create a perceived negative reaction. In this case, we hav
  
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• Contentious Calgary arena deal enters 3rd day of council debate

  28-07-2021 14:18
  
  Debate over the proposed new arena deal resumes at Calgary city hall Wednesday afternoon, after it was revealed earlier this week the cost had risen from $550 million to $608 million. The higher cost is being split by the city and the Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), with up to $25 million earmarked for costs overrun, as per the 2019 agreement, but there is still concern around what the city will pay. The original contract included a 50/50 split of the proposed $550-million co
  
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• Police identify deceased man dropped off at Peter Lougheed Centre on weekend

  28-07-2021 05:45
  
  Calgary police released the name of a man who died after being dropped off at Peter Lougheed Centre on the weekend. That took place at around 4:30 a.m. Saturday morning, when an injured man in his 20s was dropped off at the emergency entrance to the Lougheed Centre. Police believe the injuries were sustained in a confrontation that took place around an hour earlier in the morning at a Highland Park address located in the 100 block of 42 Street N.E. Following an autopsy, the victim was identified
  
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• Police identify deceased man dropped off at Lougheed Centre on weekend

  28-07-2021 05:45
  
  Calgary police released the name of a man who died after being dropped off at Peter Lougheed Centre on the weekend. That took place at around 4:30 a.m. Saturday morning, when an injured man in his 20s was dropped off at the emergency entrance to the Lougheed Centre. Police believe the injuries were sustained in a confrontation that took place around an hour earlier in the morning at a Highland Park address located in the 100 block of 42 Street N.E. Following an autopsy, the victim was identified
  
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• Stampede not a super-spreader event: Alberta Health

  28-07-2021 05:17
  
  The Calgary Stampede wasn't the super-spreader event people feared it might be, according to a statement released by the Stampede Tuesday. The organization said Alberta Health shared with it that 71 cases of COVID-19 were likely acquired at the Stampede, which they said represented about seven cases a day, or .01 per cent of the 528, 998 people who attended the Stampede in 2021. “This year, our community celebration was the first step in the safe return of live events for our city and our
  
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• Stampede not a super spreader event: AHS

  28-07-2021 05:17
  
  Stampede wasn't the super-spreader event people feared it might be, according to a statement released by the Stampede Tuesday. The organization said Alberta Health shared with it that 71 cases of COVID-19 were likely acquired at the Stampede, which they said represented about seven cases a day, or .01 per cent of the 528, 998 people who attended the Stampede in 2021. “This year, our community celebration was the first step in the safe return of live events for our city and our country,&rdq
  
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• Lethbridge residents to provide input on potential 3rd bridge in October’s city election - Global News

  28-07-2021 05:01
  
  Lethbridge residents to provide input on potential 3rd bridge in October’s city election  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge residents to provide input on potential 3rd bridge in October’s city election

  28-07-2021 05:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  When Lethbridge residents head to the polls this fall, they won't just be electing eight city councillors and a new mayor.
  
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• Lethbridge voters to provide input on potential 3rd bridge in upcoming election | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  28-07-2021 04:18
  
  Lethbridge voters to provide input on potential 3rd bridge in upcoming election | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Lethbridge voters to provide input on potential 3rd bridge in upcoming election

  28-07-2021 04:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Voters in Lethbridge will have the opportunity to share their opinions on more than just the candidates when they hit the polls in October. As Danica Ferris explains, city council has voted to add another question to ballots.
  
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• Penny Oleksiak wins bronze in 200-metre freestyle for sixth Olympic medal

  28-07-2021 03:48
  
  Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. It's Oleksiak's sixth career medal, making her Canada's most decorated summer Olympian. Speedskater Cindy Klassen and dual Olympian Clara Hughes also have six medals each, while rowing's Lesley Thompson-Willie and track and field's Phil Edwards have five each in the Summer Olympics. Oleksiak finished the first length in the lead at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre and held off a late push by
  
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• Penny Oleksiak becomes most decorated Canadian Summer Olympian after bronze finish in 200m freestyle

  28-07-2021 03:48
  
  Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. It's Oleksiak's sixth career medal, making her Canada's most decorated summer Olympian. Speedskater Cindy Klassen and dual Olympian Clara Hughes also have six medals each, while rowing's Lesley Thompson-Willie and track and field's Phil Edwards have five each in the Summer Olympics. Oleksiak finished the first length in the lead at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre and held off a late push by
  
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• The Lethbridge, Alta. facility will be the first of its kind in Canada and should create roughly 130 jobs. - CTV Toronto

  28-07-2021 03:34
  
  The Lethbridge, Alta. facility will be the first of its kind in Canada and should create roughly 130 jobs.  CTV Toronto
  
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• New cutting edge facility in southern Alberta to create jobs, cut emissions by creating biofuel from waste

  28-07-2021 03:34
  
  The Alberta government is supporting Canary Biofuels, an Alberta-based biofuel producer, with a $4.7M grant through the province's Technology Innovation and Emissions Reductions (TIER) fund. In total, the facility in Lethbridge County will cost $28.6M and will be capable of producing roughly 70 million litres of renewable fuel each year while cutting more than 220,000 tonnes of emissions. That reduction in emissions is equivalent to the electricity needed to power 41,000 homes. Environment and P
  
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• Are Alberta pickup trucks a plague on roadways?

  28-07-2021 03:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  A column in the Globe and Mail feels pickup trucks should be parked in favour of smaller vehicles. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has chimed in on the debate. Tom Vernon reports.
  
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• Mayor calls alleged election fundraising issues 'extremely troubling,' official complaint launched

  28-07-2021 02:47
  
  Calgary's current mayor says the allegations levelled against the campaign for a candidate hoping to replace him are "deeply troubling" if true as the city's election nears. There are accusations that Jeff Davison's mayoral campaign coordinated with a third-party advertiser (TPA) in hosting a golf tournament fundraiser. An official complaint has now been launched with Elections Alberta against Davison's team. "These allegations, if true, are extremely troubling," Mayor Naheed Nenshi said. "They
  
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• Independent MP Derek Sloan announces plans to start new political party

  28-07-2021 02:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  During a campaign-style stop in western Canada, Independent MP Derek Sloan revealed he's starting his own political platform and is only weeks away from approval.
  
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• 71 COVID-19 cases linked to Calgary Stampede — but expert says that may be an underestimate

  28-07-2021 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampede and Alberta Health said 71 people contracted COVID-19 at the 2021 event — but that may be an underestimate, according to the province's former top doctor.
  
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