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• AHS reports 10 COVID deaths Friday, 1473 new cases - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 23:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AHS reports 10 COVID deaths Friday, 1473 new cases  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Distress Centre introduces text support as suicide-related calls spike

  10-09-2021 23:52
  
  Calgarians who find themselves in need of counselling or support can now send a text message to get help.  The Calgary Distress Centre already has a 24 hour crisis line and daily online chat support, but on Friday announced potential clients can now text them too. Texts can be sent to 403-266-4357 weekdays from 3 p.m. – 6 a.m. and weekends from 12 p.m. – 6 a.m.  The crisis line is accessible 24/7 by calling the same number. Service is free and is offered in over 200 languag
  
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• Alberta teachers frustrated, anxious about COVID-19 outbreaks: union

  10-09-2021 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The president of the Alberta Teachers' Association said the lack of contact tracing has left schools and teachers finding out information anecdotally on their own.
  
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• Alberta reports 10 deaths, 1,473 new COVID-19 cases

  10-09-2021 23:36
  
  Ten more Albertans have died due to COVID-19 according to the province's latest data update on Friday.  The latest numbers show 169 patients in ICU, the highest since May 21 and eighth highest total of the pandemic. Those 169 are included in the 686 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Eighty-seven per cent of those in ICU have not had any vaccination, as have close to 66 per cent of those in hospital outside of ICU. The province added 1,473 cases on Thursday, increasing active infections to 16,
  
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• ‘I’m frustrated we had to’: Alberta health minister defends COVID-19 vaccine incentive

  10-09-2021 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro defended the province’s $100 incentive to encourage more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, while saying he is frustrated that step was needed.
  
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• Alberta health minister grilled over COVID-19 vaccine passport hesitancy

  10-09-2021 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro was grilled again by reporters Friday over the province’s hesitation to adopt COVID-19 vaccine passports.
  
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• Two community medical labs in Lethbridge to temporarily close - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 23:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Two community medical labs in Lethbridge to temporarily close  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Indigenous Arts & Entrepreneur Trade Show running September 11 and 12 - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 23:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Indigenous Arts & Entrepreneur Trade Show running September 11 and 12  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta to assess current COVID-19 health measures before considering new ones

  10-09-2021 22:53
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro, accused of not doing enough to stop a COVID-19 surge swamping hospitals, says the government wants to see the effect of recent health restrictions before adding any new ones. A week ago, Shandro reintroduced a provincewide mask mandate, along with curfews on alcohol sales in bars and restaurants, to stem a steep rise in COVID that has overrun intensive care wards and forced hospitals to reassign staff to care for the critically ill. Due to staff displacemen
  
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• Calgary Stampeders quarterback returns to the field

  10-09-2021 22:37
  
  The Calgary Stampeders will be getting an edge against the Elks in their upcoming rematch this weekend. Bo Levi Mitchell is rejoining the squad after being put on the six-game injured list when he fractured his fibula in the first week of this season. He confirmed the injury occurred during the season opener against the Toronto Argonauts, but he tried to play through it the following week against the B.C. Lions. Mitchell tossed four interceptions that game, which the Stampeders lost 15-9. The St
  
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• RCMP searching for suspects, vehicle after Bragg Creek armed robbery

  10-09-2021 22:35
  
  Cochrane RCMP is looking for two suspects and their getaway vehicle after the IDA Pharmacy in Bragg Creek was robbed Wednesday afternoon. Shortly before 1 p.m. that day, two men walked into the pharmacy and threatened staff with bear spray. They took a quantity of prescription medicine, then left. No one was injured in the incident. The first suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion, possibly Indigenous, who had a medium build. He wore a grey hoodie with white logo, black sweat pa
  
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• '9/11 left me without words': Calgary-born photographer reflects 20 years after iconic Time Magazine cover photo

  10-09-2021 22:08
  
  A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes, but there is one image in particular that continues to leave Lyle Owerko speechless two decades later. "9/11 left me without words for a long time," said Owerko. "I was very lucky I had pictures to convey my experience." On Sept. 11, 2001, the Calgary-born photographer found himself at ground zero in New York City and captured the famous photo of the second plane flying into the World Trade Center.Lyle Owerko's image of the second plane
  
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• Airdrie-East MLA accused of 'undermining Alberta's vaccination efforts' with social media posts

  10-09-2021 21:21
  
  The Facebook page of Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt was updated Wednesday night with an image championing freedom of vaccination choice. The image, which was posted without comment nor credit to a photographer, appears to be from an anti-vaccine card rally held in Nakusp, B.C. on Sept. 1. The photo shows two people walking hand-in-hand while wearing sandwich boards indicating the fact one had been vaccinated while the other had not been immunized. Both signs included the phrase 'together we stand
  
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• COVID-19: Will foreign disinformation wreak havoc this federal election?

  10-09-2021 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Could foreign actors weaponize COVID-19 false narratives to sabotage Canada's federal election? Experts explain what politicians and voters are up against.
  
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• Advanced polling stations open across Alberta

  10-09-2021 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the federal election looming, advanced polling stations opened across Alberta where eligible voters could cast their ballot. As Matthew Conrod reports, the COVID-19 pandemic means the voting experience will be slightly different than previous years.
  
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• Indigenous artwork unveiled in downtown Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 20:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Indigenous artwork unveiled in downtown Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Elaine Perez running for federal NDP in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 20:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Elaine Perez running for federal NDP in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Promoting equality: 11th annual Citizen Walk About held in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 20:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Promoting equality: 11th annual Citizen Walk About held in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bow Valley College mandates vaccinations for students, employees

  10-09-2021 19:54
  
  Students and staff at Bow Valley College will soon be required to be fully vaccinated if they wish to attend in-person classes, officials said Friday. The college, which has a campus in downtown Calgary, said the new vaccination requirement will go into effect on Oct. 22.  In a news release, Bow Valley College said the decision was made after careful consideration of overwhelming feedback and scientific evidence that strongly supports the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.  "We have decide
  
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• Unvaccinated pregnant Alberta woman dies from COVID-related infection

  10-09-2021 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  'In the six cases we saw last month, not only has COVID had severe impacts on the parent's health, but also the child's. Five preterm births occurred as early as 29 weeks.'
  
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• 6 pregnant Albertans admitted to ICU with COVID-19 in August; Hinshaw urges vaccination

  10-09-2021 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  'In the six cases we saw last month, not only has COVID had severe impacts on the parent's health, but also the child's. Five preterm births occurred as early as 29 weeks.'
  
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• Three parks being "naturalized" around Lethbridge - My Lethbridge Now

  10-09-2021 19:30 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Three parks being "naturalized" around Lethbridge  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Calgary Zoo staff devastated by death of young Japanese macaque

  10-09-2021 17:57
  
  Staff at the Calgary Zoo are grieving the loss of a young monkey that recently passed away.  Kyubi, a four-year-old Japanese macaque, joined the zoo in the spring.  The zoo said the primate suffered “traumatic injuries” during introduction activities with his new habitat mates.  Though caregivers tried to save Kyubi his injuries proved fatal. “Our Animal Care, Health and Welfare team used their decades of experience in animal introductions to create a safe and sl
  
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• Serious crash on Glenmore Trail prompts closure of westbound lanes

  10-09-2021 17:01
  
  Westbound Glenmore Trail has been reduced to one lane in an area between the Deerfoot Trail and Blackfoot Trail overpasses following a serious crash that sent one person to hospital. The crash occurred shortly after 8 a.m. Friday. This is a developing story. It will be updated throughout the morning.ALERT: Multi-vehicle incident on WB Glenmore Tr and Blackfoot Tr SE, blocking the right lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/RARe4BKP07 — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) September 10,
  
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• Serious crash on Glenmore Trail prompts closure of westbound lane

  10-09-2021 17:01
  
  Westbound Glenmore Trail has been reduced to one lane in an area between the Deerfoot Trail and Blackfoot Trail overpasses following a serious crash that sent one person to hospital. EMS officials confirm emergency crews responded to the area shortly after 8:20 a.m. following reports of a single-vehicle collision. An injured man was located outside of a commercial vehicle and was transported to the Foothills Medical Centre in serious condition. This is a developing story. It will be updated thro
  
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• Driver ejected in serious crash on Glenmore Trail

  10-09-2021 17:01
  
  Westbound Glenmore Trail was reduced to one lane in an area between the Deerfoot Trail and Blackfoot Trail overpasses following a serious crash that sent one man to hospital. EMS officials confirm emergency crews responded to the area shortly after 8:20 a.m. following reports of a single-vehicle collision. An injured man in his 40s was located outside of a commercial vehicle after being ejected in the crash. He was transported to the Foothills Medical Centre in serious condition. The cause of th
  
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• Lethbridge's Parade of Homes is back for 2021 - My Lethbridge Now

  10-09-2021 17:00 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge's Parade of Homes is back for 2021  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Drug possession and opioid crisis: Find out where each federal party stands

  10-09-2021 16:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  No party has made addiction a focus, but the NDP and Greens have included decriminalization and safe supply in their platforms.
  
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• Unhappy with the federal candidates? Your voting options may be limited

  10-09-2021 16:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  There aren't many ways to express your dissatisfaction when you vote. We investigate why and examine the possibility of adding 'none of the above' on the ballot.
  
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• Lethbridge-Medicine Hat sees Alberta's lowest unemployment rate in August at 4.9 per cent - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 16:27 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge-Medicine Hat sees Alberta's lowest unemployment rate in August at 4.9 per cent  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Oil and gas reserves need to be left unburnt to hit Paris Climate Agreement goals: study

  10-09-2021 16:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sixty percent of the world’s oil and gas reserves and ninety percent of the coal reserves need to stay in the ground by 2050 to meet climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
  
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• After a weekend temperature drop in Calgary, we'll warm steadily next week

  10-09-2021 15:36
  
  A short-wave trough is sloping across Oregon and Washington, and bringing with it the full gamut of forecast conditions. We'll start with the rain; this is not a warning-level event, but some spots should see totals push to 15 to 20 millimetres. Calgary aligns more with six to 12 mm, being on the northern periphery. Low-pressure regions have that annoying tendency to gather as much air as they can around themselves, then shove that along. While this triggers a rainfall event, it'll also collect
  
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• Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region with lowest jobless rate in Alberta at 4.9% in August - My Lethbridge Now

  10-09-2021 14:54 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region with lowest jobless rate in Alberta at 4.9% in August  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Calgary’s The Military Museums commemorates victims on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

  10-09-2021 14:18
  
  Twenty years ago, the world watched in shock and horror as commercial aircraft hijacked by terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City.  The Military Museums in Calgary is commemorating that fateful day with a special event to honour the 2,753 people who lost their lives.  A vigil ceremony will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. outside of the museum's World Trade Center artifact. Remarks will be provided by U.S. Consul General Holly Waeger Monster along with Calgary Fire
  
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• Lethbridge Legion hosting “Veteran Wellness Buddy Check” on 20th 9/11 anniversary - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 14:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Legion hosting “Veteran Wellness Buddy Check” on 20th 9/11 anniversary  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 9th annual Reuse Rendezvous set for Sept. 10-12 - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 14:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  9th annual Reuse Rendezvous set for Sept. 10-12  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Staff shortages result in temporary closure of some Lethbridge community labs - My Lethbridge Now

  10-09-2021 09:00 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Staff shortages result in temporary closure of some Lethbridge community labs  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Red Deer woman and man charged in stolen property crime-related offences

  10-09-2021 05:51
  
  A Red Deer woman and a man face multiple charges related to a number of property crime-related offences. On Sept. 2, Didsbury RCMP, Sundre RCMP and the Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Team found a truck that fled the RCMP the day before from a Sundre motel. Investigating officers determined that the people associated with the truck had used a stolen Alberta driver's license to check into the motel. The couple were arrested leaving the motel without incident. Ashley Zielke, 36, from Red Deer has
  
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• Canada's Leylah Fernandez into U.S. Open final with win over Aryna Sabalenka

  10-09-2021 03:45
  
  Canada's newest teenaged tennis hero is headed to the U.S. Open women's final. Leylah Fernandez, of Laval, Que., fought back from an early 4-1 first-set deficit to narrowly defeat Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4, securing her first-ever shot at a Grand Slam title. The 19-year-old fan favourite got off to a slow start in Thursday's semifinal match, struggling at first to even make contact with the No. 2 seed's blistering pinpoint serves and a fearsome cross-court forehand. But by the
  
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• Canada's Leylah Fernandez into U.S. Open final with win over Alyna Sabalenka

  10-09-2021 03:45
  
  Canada's newest teenaged tennis hero is headed to the U.S. Open women's final. Leylah Fernandez, of Laval, Que., fought back from an early 4-1 first-set deficit to narrowly defeat Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4, securing her first-ever shot at a Grand Slam title. The 19-year-old fan favourite got off to a slow start in Thursday's semifinal match, struggling at first to even make contact with the No. 2 seed's blistering pinpoint serves and a fearsome cross-court forehand. But by the
  
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• Canada's Leylah Fernandez clinches spot in U.S. Open final

  10-09-2021 03:45
  
  Canada's Leylah Fernandez has clinched a spot in the U.S. Open final with a three-set win over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus. The 19-year-old from Laval, Que., beat the No. 2 seed 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 Thursday in two hours and 20 minutes to advance. She will face either No. 17 Maria Sakkari of Greece or 18-year-old Emma Raducanu of Great Britain in Saturday's final. Fernandez will attempt to become the second Canadian to win women's singles at Flushing Meadows after Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont
  
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• Albertans face cancelled surgeries due to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations

  10-09-2021 02:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Elective surgeries have been put on hold in Alberta, as rising COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to put pressure the province’s health care system. As Heather Yourex-West explains, the cancelled procedures are impacting people with brain tumours, cancer and other illnesses.
  
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• Calgary International Film Festival returns to theatres in 2021 with over 175 films

  10-09-2021 02:12
  
  The 2021 Calgary International Film Festival figures it's time for Calgary to go back to the movies. The festival announced its full lineup this week, and Thursday announced a number of special events, including a one-on-one interview with Isabella Rossellini, screenings of the popular made-in-Calgary TV series Tribal and Jann, and a uniquely Calgary twist to a special screening of the Charlie Chaplin classic The Kid. However, rather than any single film, what stands out is that between Sept. 23
  
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• Tough growing season in Alberta will impact consumers' pockets, experts say

  10-09-2021 02:05
  
  Many farmers across the prairies are finishing up what they describe as a difficult growing season. “We wrapped up our harvest,” said John Guelly, who has a farm near Westlock. “We’re all done with the canola and we’re all done for another year.” Like many others, Guelly’s crops were impacted by record-high temperatures and a lack of rain. He said in a normal year he could get about 18 truck loads of canola seed from one field alone. This year, he only h
  
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• Hinshaw admits Alberta’s move to treat COVID-19 like endemic was ‘too early’

  10-09-2021 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s chief medical officer of health responds to questions about trust in her ability to do her job while admitting the decision to change the province’s approach to COVID-19 from a pandemic approach to an endemic one was “too early.”
  
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• Health minister says Albertans will have ability to show COVID-19 vaccine status without mandating passport

  10-09-2021 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health Minister Tyler Shandro says his government will give Albertans the tools to show others their COVID-19 vaccine status but will not commit to proof of vaccine mandates in the province.
  
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• Postponing surgeries at Alberta hospitals about creating immediate capacity for COVID-19 cases

  10-09-2021 01:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Verna Yiu explains the immediate actions Alberta Health Services is taking to reduce the stress on the health-care system in the wake of the fourth wave of COVID-19.
  
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• Alberta health-care system experiencing ‘significant stress’ due to COVID-19: AHS president

  10-09-2021 01:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Health Services president Dr. Verna Yiu explains the strain on the health-care system during the fourth wave of COVID-19.
  
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• Cash advance program accepting fall applications - Lethbridge News Now

  10-09-2021 01:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Cash advance program accepting fall applications  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta reports 1,510 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

  10-09-2021 01:25
  
  Alberta on Thursday added more than 1,500 new COVID-19 cases for the first time since mid-May. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw also reported nine deaths, bringing the total number of deaths up to 43 in the past seven days and 2,434 since the pandemic began. There are now 679 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, including 154 in intensive care units. Active cases rose to near 16,000, up to their highest point since May 21. More to come…
  
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