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• COVID-19 in Alberta: 11 deaths, as ICU patient count hits record high on Friday

  24-09-2021 23:58
  
  Eleven more Albertans have died due to COVID-19 as the province reported a record high number of intensive care unit patients on Friday.  The province reported 1,651 new cases, with 1,061 in hospital, including 243 in ICU.  The 14 highest ICU patient counts have all come in September. The deaths ranged in age from indvidiuals in their 50s to those more than 80 years old and bring the province's death toll to 2,622.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: N
  
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• From Alberta to Saskatchewan, RCMP livestock catch fraudulent cattle sales - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2021 23:49 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  From Alberta to Saskatchewan, RCMP livestock catch fraudulent cattle sales  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 1651 new COVID cases in Alberta, active infections down slightly - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2021 23:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  1651 new COVID cases in Alberta, active infections down slightly  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tensions rising over vaccine passports and COVID-19 restrictions in rural Alberta

  24-09-2021 23:43
  
  Rural Albertans are expressing mixed emotions to the provincial government’s latest vaccine passport and COVID restriction rules as the rate of active cases remains amongst the highest in their communities. Despite the increasing spread of the virus, not everyone is wearing a mask inside stores and some businesses have chosen not to implement vaccine passports due to a fear of losing customers in the long-term. Amit Arora, who owns the Damit Amit Butcher Shop in Didsbury says the vaccine p
  
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• Saskatchewan woman becomes 1st female linesperson in a WHL game

  24-09-2021 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alex Clarke of Weyburn, Sask., will help officiate Friday’s preseason game between the Regina Pats and Moose Jaw Warriors.
  
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• Special council meeting called to send complaint about ambulance dispatch consolidation - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2021 22:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Special council meeting called to send complaint about ambulance dispatch consolidation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Catholic bishops apologize for abuses at residential schools

  24-09-2021 22:28
  
  A prominent Canadian arm of the Catholic Church has apologized for the first time for the horrors that occurred in residential schools it ran for the federal government for more than a century. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued a statement Friday acknowledging what it described as "grave abuses that were committed by some members of our Catholic community" at the schools, as well as the residential school system's "suppression of Indigenous languages, culture and spiritua
  
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• Reports of teens being sextorted up 62% in Canada - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2021 22:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Reports of teens being sextorted up 62% in Canada  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Motorcyclist survives deer crash, dies in vehicle hit and run

  24-09-2021 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP are looking for the driver in a hit and run on a rural central Alberta highway. The motorcyclist survived a collision with a deer, but died when he was hit by a vehicle.
  
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• Calgary Flames 50/50 draw available online this season

  24-09-2021 21:59
  
  Calgary Flames fans once again won't have to be at the Saddledome to purchase a 50/50 ticket during upcoming preseasonand regular seasongames. Tickets can be bought online between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. MT on all Flames game days – both home and away.  Tickets can also be bought in person at games but sales will be cashless. You must be over 18 to buy a ticket. This year they will cost $5 for 1 ticket, $10 for 10 tickets, $20 for 80 tickets and $50 for 300 tickets. The Calgary Flames Foun
  
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• Taber RCMP warn residents of 'spoofed' calls from their detachment

  24-09-2021 21:29
  
  RCMP in Taber are warning residents to be wary of calls that appear to be from their detachment, saying their phone number is being "spoofed" by fraudsters. Spoofing is a tactic where caller displays are manipulated to show the phone number from a trusted source. RCMP said the fraudulent calls that appear to be from them are used to try to coerce victims into giving out personal info like their social insurance number.  "These callers are also telling some of the victims that they are under
  
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• Calgary animal rescue group holds cash lottery to raise money for operating costs

  24-09-2021 21:04
  
  A Calgary animal rescue society is hoping ticket sales for its cash lottery will pick up so it can continue helping the hundreds of animals in its care. Unable to hold its annual Jail 'n Bail fundraiser this year because of COVID-19, the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) has again turned to a cash lottery to raise money. The fall lottery was first introduced as a substitute for the event in 2020. This year, there is a total of $70,000 up for grabs; the early bird prize is $10,000, the g
  
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• Meat packers call for changes to foreign worker cap to address labour shortage crisis

  24-09-2021 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's meat packing industry says it's facing a labour shortage crisis and wants changes to Canada's temporary foreign worker program.
  
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• Man shot by Red Deer RCMP armed, 'more work to be done' in review: ASIRT

  24-09-2021 20:11
  
  Alberta's police watchdog says a man who was recently shot by Mounties in Red Deer had a weapon on him. The agency is still investigating whether the man did anything with the weapon before being shot by police on Sept. 21, and what prompted the officer to fire their service weapon. The update from Alberta's Serious Incident Response Team came Friday morning, two days after the man had been transferred from hospital to police custody. The 29-year-old, Red Deer resident Scott Bruno, is said to ha
  
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• Asleep at the wheel? Loaded handgun recovered, stolen vehicle seized in Penhold, Alta.

  24-09-2021 19:29
  
  After receiving a call saying a man had been sleeping in a vehicle left running for several hours in Penhold, Alta., police attended and soon learned it had been reported stolen. An investigation as launched and the driver, who was in the vehicle by himself, was arrested. During a search, Innisfail RCMP located a loaded 9 mm Glock 17 handgun, additional rounds of ammo as well as methamphetamine and fentanyl. A number of break-in tools were also found in the vehicle.    Trevor Norman Le
  
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• Lethbridge police recover $250K worth of vehicles stolen from local dealerships

  24-09-2021 19:28
  
  Two Lethbridge men face charges after being spotted in a stolen car and the subsequent investigation led police to recover five additional stolen vehicles. Lethbridge Police Service officials say the suspects were apprehended Tuesday after the stolen car was stopped in the 1700 block of Mayor Magrath Drive S. Following the arrest, officers recovered an additional five stolen vehicles with assistance from Blood Tribe Police and Cardston RCMP members. All six of the recovered vehicles, with a comb
  
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• Parts of ICU triage protocol already being used in COVID-stricken Alberta: emerg doctor

  24-09-2021 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association says major components of triage have already begun in Alberta.
  
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• Emergency doctor says some health triage has begun in Alberta: ‘People will suffer and will die’

  24-09-2021 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Paul Parks, the head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association, says major components of triage have already begun in Alberta.
  
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• Alberta among first provinces to fund new cystic fibrosis drug

  24-09-2021 19:23
  
  Alberta has reached an agreement to provide access to Trikafta, a new drug used to treat the most common form of cystic fibrosis. “Trikafta is the single greatest innovation in cystic fibrosis history and it has the power to transform the lives of thousands of Canadians,” Kelly Grover, president and CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, said in a statement. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic, progressive disease that can lead to serious respiratory issues, malnutrition, and complications. About 6
  
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• 'People will suffer and will die': Emergency doctor says some health triage has begun in Alberta

  24-09-2021 19:05
  
  The head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association, Dr. Paul Parks, says major components of triage have already begun in Alberta - an assertion disputed by the province. The dispute comes as the Canadian Armed Forces prepares to bring in air transport and staff to deal with a COVID-19 crisis overwhelming Alberta's hospitals. Parks said that in recent days some critically ill COVID-19 patients who should have been on ventilators were not getting them. That's on top of previously
  
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• Emergency doctor says key parts of health triage have begun in Alberta

  24-09-2021 19:05
  
  The head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association says major components of triage have already begun in Alberta. Dr. Paul Parks says that in recent days some critically ill COVID-19 patients who should be on ventilators are not getting them. He says that's on top of previously announced mass cancellations of surgeries, along with patient transfers as doctors balance medical need with available space. Parks says it's not at the point where doctors must make on-the-spot, life-and-
  
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• Lethbridge Police recover stolen vehicles valued at $250K - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2021 18:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Police recover stolen vehicles valued at $250K  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary man who fatally stabbed his case worker to be sentenced Oct. 4

  24-09-2021 18:52
  
  A Calgary man who admitted to stabbing his case worker to death at an assisted-living home nearly two years ago is to be sentenced early next month. Brandon Newman pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder in the death of Deborah Onwu on Oct. 25, 2019. His trial had been scheduled to begin next month. Court heard that Newman was living at the care home and stabbed Onwu, who was working an overnight shift, 19 times. She died of blood loss at the scene. Newman faces life in prison
  
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• LPS is seeking witnesses in motor vehicle collision from Monday - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2021 18:10 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  LPS is seeking witnesses in motor vehicle collision from Monday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Vaxxfest' brings in influencers, doctors to boost Alberta's Indigenous immunization rates

  24-09-2021 17:57
  
  An event hoping to boost vaccination rates in Alberta's Indigenous youth will be held this weekend.  'Vaxxfest' is a three-day push aiming to attract young Albertans to facilities in Morley and Calgary where vaccines will be available.  It's being billed as a festival-like experience where those on site will also be able to meet Indigenous social media influencers like Fawn Wood, Dallas Waskahat, Notorious Cree and Kendra Jessie.  The festivities will be hosted by The Power of 100
  
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• Lethbridge police seek witnesses to crash that severely injured motorcyclist - CTV Toronto

  24-09-2021 17:11 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge police seek witnesses to crash that severely injured motorcyclist  CTV Toronto
  
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• COVID Headlines: COVID-19 ravaging Western Canada

  24-09-2021 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Infectious diseases specialist Dr.Sumon Chakrabarti explains the surging cases out west.
  
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• Boyd Thomas running for Lethbridge City Council this October - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2021 16:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Boyd Thomas running for Lethbridge City Council this October  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary police to investigate incoming Liberal MP George Chahal's removal of campaign material

  24-09-2021 16:36
  
  Calgary police has received a complaint and will begin investigating allegations newly elected Liberal MP George Chahal improperly removed campaign material promoting his opponent from a doorstep. A police spokesperson confirmed the complaint was made on Wednesday. Footage captured by a doorbell camera shows Chahal appearing to pick up a campaign postcard and remove it from a front porch in the northeast riding of Calgary Skyview, which Chahal narrowly won in Monday night's federal election. Whe
  
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• Calgary police anti-corruption unit to investigate incoming Liberal MP George Chahal

  24-09-2021 16:36
  
  Calgary police has received a complaint and will begin investigating allegations newly elected Liberal MP George Chahal improperly removed campaign material promoting his opponent from a doorstep. A police spokesperson confirmed the complaint was made on Thursday and forwarded to the CPS anti-corruption unit for investigation. Footage captured by a doorbell camera shows Chahal appearing to pick up a campaign postcard and remove it from a front porch in the northeast riding of Calgary Skyview, wh
  
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• Alberta doctors call for more drug use sites to reduce strain on acute care resources

  24-09-2021 16:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Members of the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association's opioid poisoning committee have penned a letter calling for emergency action to address the drug poisoning crisis.
  
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• China releases detained Canadians Kovrig, Spavor after extradition against Meng Wanzhou dropped

  24-09-2021 15:59
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says China has released detained Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and U.S. Justice Department officials reached a deal to resolve the criminal charges against her and a B.C. judge discharged the extradition matter. Speaking during a press conference late Friday night, Trudeau said Kovrig and Spavor boarded a plane in China at about 7:30 p.m. EDT with Canada's Ambassador to China Dominic Barton. He said the plane has sin
  
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• China has released detained Canadians Kovrig, Spavor: PM

  24-09-2021 15:59
  
   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says China has released detained Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. The two Canadians have been in Chinese custody for 1,019 days on espionage charges that were largely viewed as a retaliatory response to Canada’s arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on a U.S. warrant related to the company’s business dealings in Iran. However, China’s has consistently denied that the cases were in any way connected. Earlier on Friday, a B.C. jud
  
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• Tale of two tea houses: Differing approaches to Alberta vaccine passport in High River

  24-09-2021 15:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two tea houses in southern Alberta have become an example of the uncertainty caused by the government allowing businesses to enforce what is essentially a vaccine passport.
  
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• Overwhelmed ICUs in Alberta near capacity, military support being deployed

  24-09-2021 14:46
  
  The Canadian Armed Forces has confirmed that it will be sending resources to help with Alberta's overwhelmed intensive care units facing unprecedented patient numbers during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aircraft and crews are being assembled to transfer ICU patients to hospitals in other parts of the country. The team is expected to be deployed to Alberta as early as Friday. Details of the aeromedical transportation coordination are currently being developed. "Our teams have already
  
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• Alberta's overwhelmed ICUs near capacity, military support being deployed

  24-09-2021 14:46
  
  The Canadian Armed Forces has confirmed that it will be sending resources to help with Alberta's overwhelmed intensive care units facing unprecedented patient numbers during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aircraft and crews are being assembled to transfer ICU patients to hospitals in other parts of the country. The team is expected to be deployed to Alberta as early as Friday. Details of the aeromedical transportation co-ordination are currently being developed. "Our teams have alread
  
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• Tale of two tea houses: Differing approaches to vaccine passport in High River, Alta.

  24-09-2021 14:24
  
  Two tea houses in one southern Alberta community have become an example of the uncertainty caused by the government allowing businesses to make up their own minds about what is essentially a vaccine passport. Restaurants, bars and pubs have been debating whether they will require a vaccination record before patrons are allowed to enter or if they will limit them to patios and takeout. Last week, Premier Jason Kenney brought in a “restrictions exemption program” that allows owners to
  
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• Tale of 2 tea houses: Differing approaches to vaccine passport in High River, Alta.

  24-09-2021 14:24
  
  Two tea houses in one southern Alberta community have become an example of the uncertainty caused by the government allowing businesses to make up their own minds about what is essentially a vaccine passport. Restaurants, bars and pubs have been debating whether they will require a vaccination record before patrons are allowed to enter or if they will limit them to patios and takeout. Last week, Premier Jason Kenney brought in a “restrictions exemption program” that allows owners to
  
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• Lethbridge Tattoo Show inks creativity and design - Lethbrige Herald

  24-09-2021 13:03 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Lethbridge Tattoo Show inks creativity and design  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Witness information needed to help with crash investigation - My Lethbridge Now

  24-09-2021 09:00 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Witness information needed to help with crash investigation  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Two Lethbridge men arrested & charged, accused in local vehicle thefts - My Lethbridge Now

  24-09-2021 09:00 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Two Lethbridge men arrested & charged, accused in local vehicle thefts  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Federal government offers military aid to help combat Alberta’s brutal COVID-19 surge

  24-09-2021 07:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government has committed to helping Alberta deal with a record number of patients sick with COVID-19 in intensive care units, when the province requests the aid. The question is, when will that call be made? Jackie Wilson reports.
  
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• Skunk with jar stuck on its head rescued by Calgary police constables

  24-09-2021 05:39
  
  Wednesday night, thanks to a couple of innovative Calgary police officers, a real-life Pepe Le Pew became Pepe Le Whew. That's because a Taradale homeowner happened to notice a forlorn skunk wandering across their back deck with a jar stuck to its head. After reaching out to several agencies and pest-control companies and getting nowhere, the homeowner called the police. Constables Smith and Parkinson responded to the call and were able to quickly identify the skunk, who appeared to be quite tir
  
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• Pronghorns start Canada West season strong with senior Abby Duguid leading the charge

  24-09-2021 05:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  While most Canada West athletes played less last year, Abby Duguid of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's rugby team used the cancelled season to grow her game.
  
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• 'Irresponsible and dangerous': Hinshaw offers stern warning about COVID-19 parties

  24-09-2021 04:59
  
  Alberta Health is investigating whether an Edson party advertising itself as a “get COVID” event to build up natural immunity to the virus actually happened. CTV News was unable to confirm a report that multiple Edson residents were sent to ICU after deliberately trying to infect themselves with COVID-19 at a party. “I don’t know anything about this party other than what I’ve heard and seen in the news,” Dr. Everett Zdrill said. Zdrill is one of two doctors in
  
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• Pronghorns’ senior bringing experience from overseas to Canada West rugby season

  24-09-2021 04:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team enters week two of the Canada West season ranked 8th in the country. As Danica Ferris explains, fifth-year lock Abby Duguid is leading the way, after growing her game overseas earlier this year.
  
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• 75 days of healing gatherings at unmarked gravesites coming to a close in Enoch area

  24-09-2021 03:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Sept. 30, Lorelei Mullings and Andrea Jenkins will mark 75 days of gatherings at unmarked gravesites in the Enoch area.
  
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• Alberta faculty associations call for more consistent and better COVID-19 protections

  24-09-2021 02:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eight faculty associations are calling on improved supports from the province to prevent COVID-19 spread.
  
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• City vaccination bylaw eases pressure on some businesses, but Cochrane won't follow

  24-09-2021 02:53
  
  Some Calgary businesses say while the new city vaccination bylaw doesn't change what they do, it does ease some of the pressure on front line staff. "People actually thought it was a choice that we were given, but the reality for businesses like ours, it really wasn't much of a choice that the province provided us," said Andy Fennell, owner of Gravity Cafe and Wine Bar in Inglewood. The bylaw passed Wednesday night by a vote of 13 to 1, with only mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas voting against. I
  
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• Monahan looks to rebound from injury-riddled season as Flames open up camp

  24-09-2021 01:57
  
  As a top line centre for the Calgary Flames, Sean Monahan has always been able to put up points. But last season the 26-year-old struggled through a less than productive year.  Monahan scored just 10 goals and added 18 assists in 50 games. He didn't look right for much of the season and now we know why.  Monahan says he hurt his hip in about the sixth game and tried to play through it.  He eventually had to shut things down late in the season. "Obviously very frustrating," Monahan
  
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