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• Murals help celebrate Calgary Pride at Central Memorial Park

  26-08-2021 23:53
  
  Corner entrances at Central Memorial Park will have temporary art installations to celebrate Calgary Pride. Shaw Pride Marches On was created to provide a platform to tell 2SLGBTQ+ stories, celebrate community and underscore the importance of human connection and resiliency. Four artist teams were challenged to create murals that tell meaningful stories about what pride meant to them in 2021. “We are truly amazed by what has been created at the four entrances to this park,” said Chim
  
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• Alberta nurses’ union seeks formal mediation, ‘one step closer to potential job action’

  26-08-2021 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  "But even if (mediation) does not lead to an agreement, it will allow the parties to exercise their strike or lockout rights," the UNA said.
  
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• Small insects causing big problems in southeast Calgary

  26-08-2021 23:23
  
  Southeast Calgary homeowners have a new thing to worry about that isn't porch pirates, wandering coyotes or hail stones. They're called chinch bugs and they are attacking lawns in the southeast communities of Douglasdale, McKenzie Lake and Cranston.  Nutri-Lawn general manager Mike House said the pests have a voracious appetite. "They actually suck the juice out of the grass blades and kind of like a mosquito they inject a toxin into the grass blade which kills," said House. "And they're in
  
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• Lethbridge woman gets one year for defrauding employer out of $46K - Lethbridge News Now

  26-08-2021 23:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge woman gets one year for defrauding employer out of $46K  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Get ready for more sticker shock at the gas pump - My Lethbridge Now

  26-08-2021 23:04 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Get ready for more sticker shock at the gas pump  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Alberta appoints first-ever chief firearms officers

  26-08-2021 23:01
  
  An associate professor at the University of Calgary's Haskanye School of Business has been named as Alberta's first-ever chief firearms officers. A firearms collector and enthusiast for several years, Teri Bryant was a member of the Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee and served as secretary of the Alberta Arms and Cartridge Collectors Association for the past 16 years. She is also president of the Military Collectors Club of Canada. "As chief firearms officer, Bryant will demonstrate that publi
  
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• Flames sign Dube to 3-year contract

  26-08-2021 22:53
  
  The Calgary Flames announced Thursday that they've signed forward Dillon Dube to a three-year contract with an annual average salary of $2.3 million per year. Over the past two seasons with the Flames, Dube amassed 18 goals and 25 assists over 121 NHL games. Dube was drafted in the second round in 2016 from the Kelowna Rockets. He spent 56 games with the Stockton Heat of the AHL prior to joining the Flames, scoring 19 goals and 37 assists. He also was the captain of the Canadian team that won go
  
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• Riding the rails into Canada ends poorly for stowaway found in Fernie, B.C.

  26-08-2021 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  “It was soon learned that the man was stuck inside a grain car, banging to get out. It was discovered the male had entered the grain car by an unlocked hatch.”
  
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• Riding the rails into Canada ends poorly for stowaway found in Fernie

  26-08-2021 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  “It was soon learned that the man was stuck inside a grain car, banging to get out. It was discovered the male had entered the grain car by an unlocked hatch.”
  
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• Alberta oil company requires workers be fully vaccinated or rapid test negative for COVID-19

  26-08-2021 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Effective Friday, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. will require everyone on its work sites to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or take a rapid test.
  
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• Canada's Natalie Spooner embraces challenges inside and outside of hockey

  26-08-2021 22:11
  
  Natalie Spooner is comfortable out of her comfort zone. The veteran forward on Canada's women's hockey team has carved out a public persona outside of hockey tackling international travel racing and figure skating for reality TV. Spooner was good at both, which kept her in front of a broad television audience that might not have known she was a good hockey player too. "I like the feeling of proving myself wrong," Spooner told The Canadian Press. "When I realize what I've got myself into sometime
  
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• Albertans averaged more federal COVID-19 financial support than any other province: report

  26-08-2021 21:51
  
  Alberta residents received the most COVID-19 financial support from Ottawa among all provinces on average, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The group’s new report, “Still Picking Up the Tab,” analyzes federal and provincial spending on COVID-19 measures. Albertans received more COVID-19 financial support than residents of any province, averaging $12,350 per person. In Alberta, almost all of that money was from the federal government, w
  
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• AB Government looking for new Child and Youth Advocate - Lethbridge News Now

  26-08-2021 21:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AB Government looking for new Child and Youth Advocate  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alcohol-related hospitalizations in Alberta nearly doubled during 1st COVID-19 wave: study

  26-08-2021 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Abdel-Aziz Shaheen says patients admitted for alcoholic hepatitis were also younger, with an average age of 43, compared to 48 before the pandemic.
  
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• Rocky View Schools drops mask mandate for 2021-22 school year

  26-08-2021 21:02
  
  While many students in the city of Calgary will be required to wear masks in classrooms next month, the administrators of Alberta's fifth-largest school board have voted against the mandate. The board of trustees of Rocky View Schools (RVS) said in a letter to parents that it approved its operational plan, a strategy that means students will not need to wear masks in schools this year. However, any student or staff members who wishes to wear one will be supported in their decision. Masks are als
  
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• Garage fire in north Lethbridge deemed suspicious - My Lethbridge Now

  26-08-2021 20:44 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Garage fire in north Lethbridge deemed suspicious  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Municipal election workers needed in Lethbridge for October 18 - My Lethbridge Now

  26-08-2021 20:20 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Municipal election workers needed in Lethbridge for October 18  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Decision to move some University of Calgary courses online at discretion of professors

  26-08-2021 20:14
  
  The University of Calgary says the vast majority of its course offerings will involve in-person learning, despite the decision of some instructors to move classes online. In a statement to CTV News sent Thursday, U of C officials said roughly 88 per cent of fall courses would be conducted in the traditional mode of instruction for students. "As we approach fall 2021, the University of Calgary has remained focused on providing in-person experiential research and learning opportunities students, i
  
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• Boil water advisory issued for Foremost, Alta.

  26-08-2021 20:12
  
  Residents in a small community in southern Alberta are being advised to take precautions with their drinking water until further notice. Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued a boil water advisory for the village of Foremost as a "precautionary measure." That means all of the approximately 500 residents of the community, as well as local businesses, will need to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for the following purposes:Drinking; Brushing teeth or rinsing mou
  
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• LPS seek information on suspicious northside fire - Lethbridge News Now

  26-08-2021 20:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  LPS seek information on suspicious northside fire  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary MP demands Trudeau provide answers after Afghanistan mission ends

  26-08-2021 19:51
  
  A Calgary member of parliament is calling on the Trudeau government to respond to questions about the end of the military mission Afghanistan and the evacuation effort since the Taliban reclaimed power. Calgary Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel Garner says there is an "untold number of Canadian citizens, Afghan interpreters, support staff and their families who will be trapped in Afghanistan." She wants the government to put a number on how many lives are at risk and she wants to know what the plan i
  
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• Calgary candidate demands Trudeau provide answers after Afghanistan mission ends

  26-08-2021 19:51
  
  A Calgary candidate in the federal election is calling on the Trudeau government to respond to questions about the end of the military mission Afghanistan and the evacuation effort since the Taliban reclaimed power. Michelle Rempel Garner, who is running for reelection in Calgary-Nose Hill, says there is an "untold number of Canadian citizens, Afghan interpreters, support staff and their families who will be trapped in Afghanistan." She wants the government to put a number on how many lives are
  
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• With so many women forced out of work during the pandemic, what will bring them back?

  26-08-2021 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Women across the country have been disproportionately impacted by pandemic job losses. Women's rights advocates say cheaper child care and flexibility will help bring them back.
  
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• So many women forced out of work during pandemic. What will bring them back?

  26-08-2021 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the pandemic drags on, so too does the number of women out of work. As Kendra Slugoski discovered in today’s Family Matters, Oxfam Canada says the COVID-19 crisis has cost women more than $800 billion in lost income.
  
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• New bus service unveiled connecting Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Canmore and Banff

  26-08-2021 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The new bus service will transport Albertans between Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary, and from there to Banff and Canmore.
  
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• Proof of Vaccination: Lethbridge Chamber seeking business feedback - My Lethbridge Now

  26-08-2021 18:42 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Proof of Vaccination: Lethbridge Chamber seeking business feedback  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Police seek vehicles in connection with Crescent Heights shooting

  26-08-2021 18:42
  
  Calgary Police Service investigators are attempting to identify the drivers of two vehicles seen in a northeast neighbourhood near the time of a shooting last week. Officers responded to the 200 block of 11th Avenue N.E., in the community of Crescent Heights, at around 9 p.m. on Aug. 19 following multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots. A man suffering from a gunshot wound was found in the area and transported by ambulance to hospital in non-life-threatening condition. According to police, it's be
  
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• Hockey Calgary outlines mask rules for upcoming season

  26-08-2021 18:19
  
  With COVID-19 numbers rising, masks will be required for players, coaches, officials and parents when entering arenas for Hockey Calgary games and practices, officials announced Thursday. The rules come into effect Aug. 27 for one month, and will be reassessed on Sept. 27. Masks will have to be worn in dressing room areas as well, and players and officials will only take them off right before putting on their helmet to hit the ice. Coaches and team staff will be required to wear a mask at all ti
  
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• Canadian goalkeeper Labbe expected to sign two year deal with Paris Saint Germain

  26-08-2021 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe, whose penalty shootout heroics helped Canada win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, is expected to undergo a medical Thursday and sign a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. A source, granted anonymity because the deal had yet to be made public, confirmed the move. READ MORE: Canada defeats Sweden, brings home gold in women’s Olympic soccer...
  
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• Alberta experiencing pandemic spikes in excessive drinking, patients with liver damage

  26-08-2021 17:42
  
  Researchers at the University of Calgary have found that liver disease-related hospitalization rates in Alberta nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic as Albertans consume more booze. Dr. Abdel-Aziz Shaheen, an assistant professor at the U of C's Cumming School of Medicine, led the study into the correlation between increased liquor sales and liver disease in the province. "I remember noticing that lineups for some liquor stores were longer than lineups for grocery stores during the pandemi
  
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• 'Glad it’ll make my life better': Calgarian wins $1M in Western Max Lottery

  26-08-2021 17:16
  
  With multiple zeroes flashing across the screen when he checked his Western Max lottery ticket from the June 25, draw, Calgarian Kirk Stratychuk wasn’t sure what number he was seeing. There turned out to be six 'zeroes' with a 'one' in front, meaning he'd won $1 million. "I checked a few tickets and then I got to this one,” he said. “It all happened so quickly. The numbers went up and then they were gone, so I brought the ticket to the store clerk and got him to check it.&rdquo
  
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• 'Glad it'll make my life better': Calgarian wins $1M in Western Max Lottery

  26-08-2021 17:16
  
  With multiple zeroes flashing across the screen when he checked his Western Max lottery ticket from the June 25, draw, Calgarian Kirk Stratychuk wasn’t sure what number he was seeing. There turned out to be six 'zeroes' with a 'one' in front, meaning he'd won $1 million. "I checked a few tickets and then I got to this one,” he said. “It all happened so quickly. The numbers went up and then they were gone, so I brought the ticket to the store clerk and got him to check it.&rdquo
  
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• Calgary Transit buses to roll into Chestermere on Aug. 30

  26-08-2021 16:37
  
  Residents of Chestermere will soon have a new option for travelling to and from Calgary. Beginning Aug. 30, Calgary Transit's MAX Purple Line will extend outside Calgary city limits and connect the two cities during peak travel times as part of a pilot project. According to Calgary Transit, the Purple Line, which currently operates between downtown Calgary and East Hills, will extend to Chestermere for two trips twice a day. City of Chestermere officials say the bus will make 12 stops on the wes
  
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• Fall-like temps and summer storms continue in Calgary

  26-08-2021 15:12
  
  Yes, the mornings have been quite cool but, with added sunshine, the afternoons have been stellar! It's lovely weather for folks to enjoy:@CTVStanfield @CTVCalgary Early morning kayak in #yyc pic.twitter.com/hjh46ze2ZC — Karissa Diane (@KarissaDiane) August 25, 2021We'll see a little more of that before this wave of meridional flow catches up with us — we're running a cyclical pace of ridges and troughs, and are about to make the swap from high to low pressure. Rising air is expected
  
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• Shots fired at northeast home, police investigating

  26-08-2021 14:53
  
  Police are on scene at a home in the northeast neighbourhood of Pineridge after gunshots rang out early Thursday morning. At around 4:00 a.m. someone in the 300 black of Pinewind Road N.E. reported the sound of shots fired. Calgary Police Service officials say there have been no reports of injuries or no indication that it was a targeted incident. The number of potential suspects is unknown and officials say there is no further danger to the public. This is a developing story. It will be updated
  
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• Northeast home hit with bullets, police investigating

  26-08-2021 14:53
  
  Police are investigating after gunshots rang out early Thursday morning in the northeast neighbourhood of Pineridge . At around 4:00 a.m. someone in the 300 black of Pinewind Road N.E. reported the sound of shots fired. Calgary Police Service officials say there have been no reports of injuries or no indication that it was a targeted incident. Neighbours tell CTV News they heard three gunshots and bullet holes were found in the siding of a home. "It's very scary actually," said a woman who lives
  
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• Last Canadian military flight takes off from Kabul, ending mission

  26-08-2021 14:23
  
  The acting chief of the defence staff says the Canadian mission in Kabul has ended and the vast majority of Canadian personnel left the airport about eight hours ago. Gen. Wayne Eyre says the Canadians were among the last to leave. He says Canada evacuated roughly 3,700 people from Afghanistan, which fell to the Taliban earlier this month. Eyre says the airport was under constant threat of attack and Canada and its allies acted admirably. He says they all wish they could have stayed longer and e
  
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• Canadian mission in Kabul has ended

  26-08-2021 14:23
  
  The acting chief of the defence staff says the Canadian mission in Kabul has ended and the vast majority of Canadian personnel left the airport about eight hours ago. Gen. Wayne Eyre says the Canadians were among the last to leave. Developing story...
  
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• Finland picks up first win of women's world hockey championship, blanks Russia 4-0

  26-08-2021 14:08
  
  Finland won its first game of the women's world hockey championship Wednesday with a 4-0 blanking of Russia. Petra Nieminen scored twice to lead the Finns (1-2). Susana Tapani and Jenniina Nylund also scored and Michelle Karvinen had two assists. Anni Keisala posted a 13-save shutout. Russian starter Valeria Merkusheva allowed three goals on nine shots. She was replaced in the first period by Nadezhda Morozova, who made eight saves. Russia finished the preliminary round in Pool A with a 1-3 reco
  
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• City council defers decision on tax offset for Lethbridge Housing Authority - Lethbrige Herald

  26-08-2021 12:59 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  City council defers decision on tax offset for Lethbridge Housing Authority  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Lethbridge broadband project gets $6.9 million in funding | Alberta | prairiepost.com - Prairie Post

  26-08-2021 11:15 via prairiepost.com
  Lethbridge broadband project gets $6.9 million in funding | Alberta | prairiepost.com  Prairie Post
  
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• At least 73 killed in Kabul airport attack, Canadian military members uninjured

  26-08-2021 10:50
  Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. The attacks killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops, Afghan and U.S. officials said. The U.S. general overseeing the evacuation said the attacks would not stop the United States from evacuating Americans and others, and flights out were continuing. Gen. Frank McKenzie,
  
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• At least 72 killed in Kabul airport attack, Canadian military members uninjured

  26-08-2021 10:50
  
  Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. At least 60 Afghans and 12 U.S. troops were killed, Afghan and U.S. officials said. U.S. officials said 11 Marines and one Navy medic were among those who died. They said another 12 service members were wounded and warned the toll could grow. More than 140 Afghans were wounde
  
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• Paige Crozon bringing wealth of experience to bench for Lethbridge Pronghorns hoops - Global News

  26-08-2021 06:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Paige Crozon bringing wealth of experience to bench for Lethbridge Pronghorns hoops  Global News
  
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• Paige Crozon bringing wealth of experience to bench for Lethbridge Pronghorns hoops

  26-08-2021 06:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  When Paige Crozon joined the Pronghorns as an assistant coach last year, she already had an impressive resumé, but this summer it got even more impressive.
  
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• Taber Aquafun Centre temporarily closed due to COVID - Lethbridge News Now

  26-08-2021 05:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Taber Aquafun Centre temporarily closed due to COVID  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Health-care comedians: New Canadian show features front-line heroes

  26-08-2021 04:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new virtual comedy show allows health-care professionals from across Canada to step away from the seriousness of their jobs.
  
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• Crozon bringing unique resume as lead assistant for Pronghorns women’s basketball

  26-08-2021 04:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  When the Pronghorns women’s basketball team kicks off training camp next week, they’ll do so under head coach Dave Waknuk and new lead assistant coach Paige Crozon. As Danica Ferris explains, Crozon expanded her resume in an impressive way over the summer.
  
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• Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin to sit out game against the U.S.

  26-08-2021 04:06
  
  Canadian women's hockey team captain Marie-Philip Poulin won't play Thursday against the United States at the world championship after blocking a shot with her chest in a previous game. Hockey Canada's director of national teams Gina Kingsbury said Poulin was feeling better than she did Tuesday when she took a hard shot in the chest during the third period of a 5-0 win over Switzerland, but caution was necessary. “She's doing really well. She's in good spirits, but as a program, as a team,
  
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• Edmonton opioid crisis: Daily deaths, overdoses overwhelming social services and health-care system

  26-08-2021 04:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  'Overdoses are happening across the city. It's happening in the suburbs. It's happening in people's homes. Support is needed across the city in every area.'
  
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