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• Digging up the past in southern Alberta

  07-08-2021 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Archaeology students from the University of Lethbridge are busy getting their hands dirty. Jessica Robb takes us to an excavation site at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump to show us what discoveries they’ve dug up.
  
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• 'Serious concerns': Opposition demands accountability after release of report into Alberta’s first wave response

  07-08-2021 23:38
  
  Following the release of a third-party review into the government’s response to the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the official opposition in Alberta is calling for an independent judicial review to provide accountability. On Friday, the long-awaited external report prepared by accounting firm KPMG assessing Alberta’s handling of the first wave was released by the province. It provided five recommendations and discussed aspects of the pandemic response, including provincial com
  
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• Massive turnout for Coaldale Fire Department breakfast fundraiser

  07-08-2021 23:29
  
  For the residents of Coaldale, Saturday morning's pancake breakfast at the local fire hall meant much more than just the opportunity to fill up on grub. The event was organized by the Coaldale Fire Department to remember Capt. Craig Wilson, a volunteer firefighter who spent 30 years keeping locals safe. Wilson, 60, passed away in December after a brief battle with cancer. After his passing, the team that battled fires alongside him for years started the Captain Craig Wilson Memorial Fund which o
  
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• Lynyrd Skynyrd pulls out of Pro Football Hall of Fame show - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2021 23:28
  
  Lynyrd Skynyrd pulls out of Pro Football Hall of Fame show  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Search and rescue comes to aid of abandoned dog during White Rock Lake wildfire evacuation order

  07-08-2021 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  ‘They noticed the man stop 100 yards up the road and throw an older dog from his vehicle before continuing out of the resort and south down Westside Road.’
  
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• Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole announces first promise in Quebec - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2021 22:33
  
  Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole announces first promise in Quebec  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ‘I envisaged there would be a floodgate’: Lack of Black representation saddens political trailblazer

  07-08-2021 22:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wayne Adams thought he'd opened the door for more African Nova Scotian representation in politics when he won his seat in 1993.
  
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• Calgary Stampeders to host more than 22,000 fans at McMahon Stadium

  07-08-2021 22:08
  
  The Calgary Stampeders haven’t hosted a home game since Oct. 19, 2019, but a 658-day streak without football finally comes to an end on Saturday. An expected crowd of 22,000 people will flood through the gates of McMahon Stadium when Calgary kicks off its 2021 CFL Season at 5 p.m. MT against the Toronto Argonauts. The return to the gridiron marks the largest major sporting event gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but some restrictions are still in play to create a safer environme
  
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• Texas Democrats continue holdout, don't show for new session - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2021 22:02
  
  Texas Democrats continue holdout, don't show for new session  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• White Rock Lake wildfire: Frantic Friday night for Okanagan with evacuation orders, alerts

  07-08-2021 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The out-of-control wildfire that’s burning perilously close to the northwestern shore of Okanagan Lake is now estimated at 55,000 hectares.
  
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• Ontario drive test appointments sold online for hundreds of dollars. Is this legal?

  07-08-2021 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Appointments for road tests in Ontario are being sold by third parties for as high as $300. Experts say it's a national problem for those trying to get their driver's licence.
  
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• Feds reach tentative deal with striking border guards - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2021 18:32
  
  Feds reach tentative deal with striking border guards  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mounties warn of fraud phone calls targeting Alta. residents

  07-08-2021 18:06
  
  If you've received a phone call someone claiming to be associated with the Chestermere RCMP but is asking for personal information, authorities say you need to be cautious. RCMP have been notified that fraudsters are fooling residents into believing legitimate calls are being made from the Chestermere detachment. The process, known as 'spoofing', is when caller ID or call display results are manipulated to show trusted numbers rather than unknown ones. "This tricks people into answering the call
  
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• New travel rules affecting Canadians and visitors take effect Monday

  07-08-2021 17:21
  
  The federal government's eased border restrictions are set to take effect on Monday – meaning that for the first time since March 2020, travellers from the U.S. will be allowed to enter Canada for non-essential purposes. As of Aug. 9, American citizens and permanent residents will be allowed into Canada if they can provide proof that they’ve been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days. However, prospective visitors will only be allowed to cross if they reside in and are travelling fro
  
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• Ontario reports over 350 new COVID-19 cases, 7-day average continues to climb

  07-08-2021 16:25
  
  Ontario is reporting the highest number of new infections since mid-June today. The province is reporting 378 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with nine additional deaths. One death is being reported late due to a data clean-up, according to the Ministry of Health, and actually occured in the spring. This is the highest number of new infections reported in the province since June 16. The province reported 340 new cases on Friday — the highest number of new infections since late June &mda
  
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• Some in U.S. getting COVID-19 boosters without FDA approval

  07-08-2021 15:47
  
  When the Delta variant started spreading, Gina Welch decided not to take any chances: She got a third, booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by going to a clinic and telling them it was her first shot. The U.S. government has not approved booster shots against the virus, saying it has yet to see evidence they are necessary. But Welch and an untold number of other Americans have managed to get them by taking advantage of the nation's vaccine surplus and loose tracking of those who have been fully
  
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• What is a snap election and could Canadians be heading back to the polls?

  07-08-2021 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Speculation continues to build on whether a federal election could happen any day now as the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau appears to be aiming for a majority. But with an election having happened less than two years ago and Canada on the precipice of a fourth wave of COVID-19, it has Canadians wondering why...
  
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• With 23 in Tokyo, Canada has its highest medal tally in non-boycotted Summer Games

  07-08-2021 13:08
  
  The hot and muggy weather in Tokyo that wreaked havoc on athletes throughout the Games could not slow down or cool off Canada on the final full day of competition. But the inadvertent dip into Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway by the two canoe sprinters who put Canada's medal tally over the top? Well, that's one way to beat the heat. A bronze medal by Katie Vincent and Laurence Vincent-Lapointe in the women's canoe double 500 metres gave Canada its 23rd medal in Tokyo, the country's highest tally at a
  
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• Reality Check: How vulnerable will children be in Canada’s fourth wave of COVID-19?

  07-08-2021 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  While rare,  Dr. Stephen Freedman says he expects to see more cases of MIS-C and long COVID in kids if the Delta variant fuels a fourth wave this fall.
  
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• White Rock Lake wildfire: Evacuation order issued for 975 properties in Central Okanagan

  07-08-2021 07:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Central Okanagan Emergency Operations said it was expanding the evacuation order in light of continued aggressive behaviour and unpredictable winds.
  
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• Lethbridge rescues flooded with cats: ‘It’s the worst it’s ever been’ - Globalnews.ca

  07-08-2021 07:22
  
  Lethbridge rescues flooded with cats: ‘It’s the worst it’s ever been’  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Lethbridge rescues flooded with cats: ‘It’s the worst it’s ever been’

  07-08-2021 07:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  "However, right now, there's no one to transfer out to."
  
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• Lethbridge rally protests lifting of COVID-19 rules - Lethbrige Herald

  07-08-2021 06:11
  
  Lethbridge rally protests lifting of COVID-19 rules  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Alberta government releases review of province’s initial response to COVID-19

  07-08-2021 05:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  A review looking into Alberta's initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic has come up with recommendations for the province to consider going forward.
  
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• Alberta pushes for child care funding, Ottawa says it still needs province’s action plan

  07-08-2021 05:46
  
  The federal government says Alberta is not willing to meet standards set by Ottawa to qualify for federal funding to subsidize $10-a-day child care as part of the Canada-wide early learning and child care plan. The federal budget laid out three criteria for funding: that invested dollars would “primarily” support not-for-profit early learning centres; develop more training opportunities for child care providers to support the “quality” of the system; and money would need
  
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• CBSA workers start job action across Canada

  07-08-2021 03:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers launched work-to-rule action on Friday, just as the Canada-U.S. border restrictions are getting ready to ease on Monday. Jessica Robb takes a look at the potential impact to travellers on both sides of the fence at the busy Coutts border crossing.
  
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• Alberta announces drought relief funding for farmers and ranchers

  07-08-2021 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Devastating drought conditions have prompted the province to put forward $136 million in relief funding for farmers and ranchers, with a request to the federal government for an additional $200 million. Adam MacVicar reports.
  
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• Sled Island Rock Lotto album launches

  07-08-2021 01:49
  
  Sled Island is one of Western Canada's largest independent music and arts festivals and is well known by Calgary music lovers as a celebration and showcase of the best emerging and established local talent alongside international sensations. This year due to the pandemic, Sled Island organizers made the unfortunate but uavoidable decision to postpone the annual five-day festival. In an effort to continue to support the musicians and their fans, organizers came up with an idea. Sled Island Rock L
  
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• Police make arrest in death of man dropped off at Peter Lougheed Centre

  07-08-2021 01:35
  
  Calgary police say a man is facing charges in connection with an incident where a man was dropped off at a northeast hospital suffering from serious injuries. Investigators say Mayiel Deng Kiir was left at the emergency department of the Peter Lougheed Centre at 4:30 a.m. on July 24. Doctors attempted to treat the 20-year-old victim, but he ultimately died of his injuries.Police, upon conducting an investigation, determined that Kiir had been hurt during a confrontation that occurred shortly bef
  
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• Calgary’s unemployment rate rises while Alberta adds jobs

  07-08-2021 01:27
  
   Alberta’s unemployment rate dropped in July while Calgary's crept upwards. The provincial unemployment rate dipped to 8.5 per cent in July from 9.3 per cent in June, while Calgary’s average unemployment rose  to 9.8, from 9.2 per cent in June. Calgary’s is the second-highest unemployment rate of any major metropolitan area in Canada, next to the Windsor region. The province also added approximately 20,000 full-time jobs in July, and lost about 7,000 part-time positio
  
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• Alberta communities scrambling as province wide doctor shortage reaches critical levels

  07-08-2021 01:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cochrane is one of many communities dealing with a shortage of physicians. As Jessie Weisner reports, a combination of factors has created the ‘perfect storm’ in the town.
  
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• No charges laid in Red Deer County fatal shooting

  07-08-2021 01:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP have announced no charges will be laid against a rural Alberta homeowner who fatally shot an intruder during an attack at his home on Monday. As Tracy Nagai reports, Global News obtained video of the moments leading up to the shooting. Warning: Disturbing content.
  
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• Calgarians cheer on Canadian athletes as Tokyo 2020 Olympics wraps up in golden fashion

  07-08-2021 00:55
  
  The stands may have been empty in Japan, but Calgary bars were filled to capacity Friday morning to cheer on Canada’s women’s soccer team to a gold medal victory over Sweden. Fans at Trolley 5 Brewpub painted their faces, draped Canadian flags over their shoulders, and watched with baited breath as Julia Grosso’s golden penalty shootout kick soared into the back of the net. “My nerves are shot and it was amazing, just absolutely amazing,” said Shawna Baldw
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta: 369 new cases as hospitalizations increase

  07-08-2021 00:50
  Alberta reported 369 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday after completing more than 7,000 tests. Active cases increased to 2,719 across the province. Hospitalizations also went up from 102 on Thursday to 113 on Friday, including 25 patients in ICU. The province removed four deaths from its COVID-19 tally on Friday, reducing the total to 2,325. Among eligible Albertans, 76.2 per cent have received a first dose and 66.4 per cent are fully immunized.
  
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• Lethbridge rescue agencies facing flood of felines: ‘It’s the worst it’s ever been’

  07-08-2021 00:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH ABOVE: Rescue groups in Lethbridge are struggling to keep up with an influx of cats needing homes. As Erik Bay tells us, the problem is so widespread that shelters meant for dogs are now opening their doors to felines.
  
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• Alberta adds 369 new COVID-19 cases Friday

  07-08-2021 00:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta added 369 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. There are now 2,719 active cases across the province.
  
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• Southern Alberta senior cycling 1,000 kilometres for kids cancer charity

  07-08-2021 00:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 71-year-old southern Alberta man is embarking on a lengthy mission to cycle 1,000 kilometres this August, both for fitness and as part of the Great Cycle Challenge Canada.
  
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• The Weekly with LNN – August 6, 2021 - Lethbridge News Now

  07-08-2021 00:29
  
  The Weekly with LNN – August 6, 2021  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta government releases third party review of its COVID-19 first wave response

  07-08-2021 00:27
  
  The Alberta government released a long-awaited third party review of its COVID-19 pandemic's first wave response Friday afternoon. Read the full report here:Health Alberta Covid 19 Pandemic Response Review Final Report by CTV News Edmonton on ScribdMore to come...
  
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• Grassy Mountain coal project blocked by the Canadian government

  07-08-2021 00:15
  
  A controversial open-pit coal mine project in the Canadian Rockies will not proceed because of its "significant adverse environmental effects", the government has decided. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement Friday that the Grassy Mountain coal project would seriously impact water, wildlife, plant life and the heritage of Canada's First Nations. "After careful deliberation and review of available and relevant information, which includes the joi
  
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• Ottawa blocks development of controversial proposed Alberta coal mine

  07-08-2021 00:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government says a controversial coal mine in Crowsnest Pass will not be allowed to go ahead, citing the findings of a joint review panel report.
  
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• ‘We really need to fill that void’: rural Alberta municipalities struggling with doctor shortages

  07-08-2021 00:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cochrane is one of many Alberta communities dealing with a shortage of physicians after a combination of factors created a "perfect storm" in the town.
  
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