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• Phase one of the Calgary to Canmore Trail unveiled

  30-11-2021 23:46
  
  Plans are in the works for a 36 kilometre trail stretching west from Calgary to Cochrane. A large portion of the trail is already complete and needs an additional 16 kilometres to be built. The next phase will see the trail extended to the mountain town of Canmore. The project's web site shows the path will travel along Treaty Seven Territory connecting with the existing Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Trail in Calgary through the Town of Cochrane. Organizers still
  
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• Fatal shooting victim identified by Calgary police

  30-11-2021 23:45
  
  Calgary police have identified the victim in a recent shooting death in the southeast as a man who recently moved to the city from Edmonton. Police were called to the Shorts Pants Plaza strip in the 200 block of 28th Street S.E. just after 7 p.m. on Nov. 22 and officers arrived to find Merke Mehreteab Merke, 25, suffering serious injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Homicide detectives are asking anyone who has dash cam footage from the area between 6:30 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 22 to ca
  
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• Line 5: Michigan drops oil pipeline lawsuit, refocuses on separate case

  30-11-2021 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Whitmer's administration says the key issue is Michigan's right to protect the Great Lakes.
  
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• 2 Lethbridge police officers demoted for their roles in 'MemeGate' - CBC.ca

  30-11-2021 23:12 via cbc.ca
  
  2 Lethbridge police officers demoted for their roles in 'MemeGate'  CBC.ca
  
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• ASIRT executive director resigns after 7-year stint

  30-11-2021 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  "I can confirm that I am leaving ASIRT. Other than that, I have no comment, sorry," Hughson said in an email to Global News.
  
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• Disgraced Calgary teacher admitted abusive behaviour 15 years before charges: ATA ruling

  30-11-2021 22:41
  
  Calgary teacher Michael Gregory — who took his own life after being charged with 17 counts of sexual assault against former students earlier this year — admitted to abusive behaviour in 2006, according to an Alberta Teachers' Association disciplinary ruling. But that information was not forwarded to Calgary police, which the ATA was not obligated to do. Gregory made the admissions in an agreed statement of fact submitted as part of a two-day hearing, held in March and May 2006 which
  
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• Alberta confirms first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 22:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Alberta confirms first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Authorities: Student kills 3, wounds 6 at Michigan school - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 22:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Authorities: Student kills 3, wounds 6 at Michigan school  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary to host Edmonton Stingers, two other teams for BCLA group stage games

  30-11-2021 21:49
  
  Calgary will host the third window of group stage games for the upcoming Basketball Champions League Americas. The BCLA features 12 teams from seven countries in the Americas competing over four months for a berth in the 2023 FIBA International Cup. The four games in Calgary, which will be held March 14-16 at the WinSport Arena, mark the first time Canada has hosted the league. The Canadian Elite Basketball League champion Edmonton Stingers will play a pair of games over the window, fa
  
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• Quebec to include Indigenous perspectives in education review, add Indigenous content - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 21:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Quebec to include Indigenous perspectives in education review, add Indigenous content  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• First case of Omicron variant confirmed in Alberta, patient remains in quarantine

  30-11-2021 21:19
  
  The Alberta government has announced the province's first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw disclosed Alberta's first Omicron case during Tuesday afternoon's COVID-19 update. According to Hinshaw, the infected individual has not left quarantine and both they and their family have been informed of the positive test. "At this time, this is the only confirmed case of Omicron in the province." On Monday the province confirmed 156 Alb
  
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• First case of Omicron variant confirmed in Alberta

  30-11-2021 21:19
  
  CTV News Calgary has confirmed the Alberta government will be announcing the province's first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide a COVID-19 update at 2 p.m. where, a source confirms to CTV News Calgary, the first confirmed Omicron case in Alberta will be disclosed. A livestream of the announcement will be available here. This is a developing story. It will be updated throughout the afternoon.
  
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• Quebec announces details of $3.9-billion plan to address labour shortages - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 21:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Quebec announces details of $3.9-billion plan to address labour shortages  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Why are needles so scary? Alberta child pain researcher has answer and tips to help

  30-11-2021 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  As children across the country roll up their sleeves for their COVID-19 vaccine, little ones are faced with needle fear and anxiety.
  
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• Omicron variant identified in Alberta; Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Tuesday

  30-11-2021 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  A source confirms to Global News/630 CHED that a case of the Omicron variant of concern has been identified in Alberta.
  
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• Hinshaw set to provide another COVID-19 update to Albertans Tuesday

  30-11-2021 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Monday, Jason Kenney outlined the province's steps to prepare for the "likely" arrival of Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant of concern.
  
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• Alberta identifies 1st case of Omicron COVID-19 variant in returning traveller

  30-11-2021 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The individual, who travelled alone, has not left quarantine since they arrived, Hinshaw said. 
  
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• Tips to prepare kids for immunizations

  30-11-2021 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  It’s flu vaccine season and now, children from coast to coast are also lining up for their COVID-19 vaccine. For many, that needle is terrifying. Kendra Slugoski has more on making it a little less painful for little ones.
  
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• Court upholds California ban on high-capacity magazines - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 20:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Court upholds California ban on high-capacity magazines  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Opposition leaders deride Liberal government's throne speech in official replies - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 20:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Opposition leaders deride Liberal government's throne speech in official replies  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta predicts smaller $5.8B deficit because of rising energy prices

  30-11-2021 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s bottom line has received a multi-billion dollar boost, dramatically shrinking the deficit. Tom Vernon has more on the second-quarter fiscal update.
  
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• Lethbridge-East MLA to promote trade with U.S. legislators - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 19:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge-East MLA to promote trade with U.S. legislators  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 7 vehicles hit in Monday hit-and-run crash on Macleod Trail: police

  30-11-2021 19:36
  
  Calgary police say charges are pending against a man who crashed a stolen minivan on Macleod Trail on Monday after hitting multiple vehicles. According to police, the minivan was stolen from the 7500 block of Macleod Trail South at around 1:30 p.m. The suspect allegedly drove off along southbound Macleod Trail, hitting at least seven vehicles but not stopping. Police said as the suspect continued southbound on Macleod Trail he hit a car turning left from northbound Macleod Trail onto Southp
  
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• AHS updates staff COVID immunization policy - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 19:22 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AHS updates staff COVID immunization policy  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ex-Trump aide Meadows cooperating with House Jan. 6 panel - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 19:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Ex-Trump aide Meadows cooperating with House Jan. 6 panel  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Sources: Dr. Oz plans to run for Senate seat in Pennsylvania - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 18:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Sources: Dr. Oz plans to run for Senate seat in Pennsylvania  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary's State of Local Emergency expires Thursday, won't be renewed

  30-11-2021 18:44
  
  The City of Calgary's State of Local emergency is set to expire on Thursday and officials say it won't be renewed. In a Tuesday news release, the city says the powers afforded officials under the State of Local Emergency are no longer deemed necessary. "Most Calgarians have rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community from the pandemic with 88 per cent of Calgarians aged 12 and older now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the vaccination for children age
  
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• Glover defends claim of voting irregularities in Manitoba Tory leadership challenge - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 18:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Glover defends claim of voting irregularities in Manitoba Tory leadership challenge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Vaccine record QR code working again, investigation into failed launch underway: health minister

  30-11-2021 18:21
  
  Alberta's health minister says an investigation is underway into potential privacy breaches that happened when the province's updated vaccine record QR code became available, but that it is working again.  Jason Copping told media on Monday a "technical issue" on Alberta's website "resulted in a possible privacy breach" when the QR code, updated to meet federal standards, launched on Nov. 24. "The website was sent down immediately following initial reports of this potential issue and an inv
  
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• Tsuut'ina Nation to host inaugural holiday market complete with drop-in outdoor skating

  30-11-2021 18:09
  
  The Tsuut'ina Nation hopes to start a holiday tradition as it brings together dozens of Indigenous vendors as well as merchants from the greater community for a weekend market. Christmas at the Nation will take place at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre on Dec. 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The fist edition of the market will see an estimated 60 local merchants offering their wares on the penultimate weekend ahead of Christmas. The market will also include drop-in sk
  
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• Canadian adults given an ‘F’ grade for sedentary behaviour, ParticipAction report on fitness finds

  30-11-2021 17:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Examples of sedentary behaviour include sitting while watching television, playing video games, listening to music, doing paperwork or commuting.
  
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• Oilers cancel practice after defenceman Cody Ceci placed in COVID protocol - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 17:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Oilers cancel practice after defenceman Cody Ceci placed in COVID protocol  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• NYC OKs safe sites for drug use, aiming to curb overdoses - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 17:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  NYC OKs safe sites for drug use, aiming to curb overdoses  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Former Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow wins MLS humanitarian award - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 16:30 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Former Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow wins MLS humanitarian award  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 10 regional groups receive Kindness Grants from Community Foundation - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 16:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  10 regional groups receive Kindness Grants from Community Foundation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• It's official: Rihanna's 'right excellent' in Barbados - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 16:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  It's official: Rihanna's 'right excellent' in Barbados  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Sanctions to be rendered against 2 Lethbridge police officers as part of 'MemeGate' - CBC.ca

  30-11-2021 15:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Sanctions to be rendered against 2 Lethbridge police officers as part of 'MemeGate'  CBC.ca
  
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• AHS to accept negative COVID-19 tests from unvaccinated workers at sites facing staff shortages

  30-11-2021 15:43
  
  Alberta health-care workers who do not want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as mandated by their employer will be allowed to submit negative tests instead, but only at facilities that would be short staffed without them. Alberta Health Services president and CEO Dr. Verna Yiu estimated about 260 employees at 16 locations across the province would fit the criteria. "I want to be clear, the testing option is temporary and will be limited in scope. Only clinical work locations deemed to be at sig
  
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• Mikael Backlund lifts Flames to 2-1 shooutout victory over Penguins - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 15:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Mikael Backlund lifts Flames to 2-1 shooutout victory over Penguins  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw to give Alberta's Tuesday COVID-19 update

  30-11-2021 15:33
  
  Albertans will hear from the chief medical officer of health two days in a row, as Dr. Deena Hinshaw has called a news conference for Tuesday afternoon. The top doctor will speak at 2 p.m. Watch it live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca. The day before, she and top government officials provided an update on Alberta's efforts to prepare for the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Alberta hadn't identified any cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant as of Monday, but top health officials said it was "very likely" to
  
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• Alberta to confirm first Omicron case at 2 p.m.

  30-11-2021 15:33
  
  Alberta will confirm its first case of the Omicron variant at 2 p.m., CTV News has learned. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw has called a news conference for Tuesday afternoon. Watch it live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca. The day before, she and top government officials provided an update on Alberta's efforts to prepare for the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Alberta hadn't identified any cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant as of Monday, but top health officials said it was "very likel
  
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• LPS Charity Checkstop a great success for Christmas Hope campaign - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2021 15:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  LPS Charity Checkstop a great success for Christmas Hope campaign  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Family seeks answers, change in wake of Hinton murders: ‘Never going to be the same person again’

  30-11-2021 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Being an advocate for justice was never Cody McConnell's dream — being a dad was. That all changed when his son and fiancée were killed in Hinton earlier this year.
  
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• Rosier financial picture expected as Alberta delivers Q2 budget update

  30-11-2021 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  A surge in oil and gas prices has helped Alberta's bottom line since Finance Minister Travis Toews predicted an $18-billion deficit when he introduced the budget back in February.
  
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• Alberta predicts smaller $5.8B deficit because of rising energy prices: Q2 budget update

  30-11-2021 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Finance Minister Travis Toews says the deficit is now expected to be $5.8 billion when the government closes the books on the 2021 fiscal year next March 31.
  
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• 2 more days of strong wind in southern Alberta

  30-11-2021 14:39
  
  While B.C. is yet again aligned for heavy rainfall, our local conditions remain warm, dry, and windy. Gusts are possible in the triple digits along portions of the foothills:WIND WARNING from Environment Canada: https://t.co/gUShKuBfCW #abstorm #yyc #Calgary pic.twitter.com/k4dweSuI1t — Kevin Stanfield (@CTVStanfield) November 30, 2021130 km/h!? Yes, you read that right. Tall vehicles run the risk of being overturned along north-south routes, especially. While Crowsnest has reported a gust
  
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• Sedentary Canadians not making the grade on fitness, ParticipAction report finds

  30-11-2021 14:34
  
  It seems the majority of Canadian adults aren't making the grade when it comes to physical fitness. The second report card for adults from ParticipAction, a non-profit group that promotes healthy living and typically ranks children's fitness levels, suggests many had poor activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. It gives grown-ups an "F" for sedentary behaviour after finding 88 per cent of surveyed adults said they were relatively inactive more than eight waking hours per day. Examples of s
  
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• Mikael Backlund lifts Flames to 2-1 shooutout victory over Penguins

  30-11-2021 14:23
  
  Mikeal Backlund wasn't happy with himself after his penalty in the third period cost his Calgary Flames the lead, but he made up for it. Calgary's seventh skater in a suspenseful shootout, Backlund scored the decisive goal in the Flames' 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. "I wasn't expecting to get picked really," said Backlund said with a chuckle, pointing to his 0-for-7 record in the shootout. "But when I heard my name, I got excited and tried the move I've been working on in prac
  
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• Mikael Backlund lifts Flames to 2-1 shootout victory over Penguins

  30-11-2021 14:23
  Mikeal Backlund wasn't happy with himself after his penalty in the third period cost his Calgary Flames the lead, but he made up for it. Calgary's seventh skater in a suspenseful shootout, Backlund scored the decisive goal in the Flames' 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. "I wasn't expecting to get picked really," said Backlund said with a chuckle, pointing to his 0-for-7 record in the shootout. "But when I heard my name, I got excited and tried the move I've been working on in prac
  
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• Rosier financial picture expected as Alberta delivers second-quarter budget update

  30-11-2021 14:11
  
  Alberta's finance minister is expected to deliver some good news on the province's budget today when he releases the second-quarter update. Travis Toews says the economic outlook is improving across the board and not just in Alberta's mainstay oil and gas sector. A surge in oil and gas prices has helped Alberta's bottom line since Toews predicted an $18-billion deficit when he introduced the budget back in February. That deficit projection has since been halved to less than $8 billion. Oppositio
  
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