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• Calgarians take advantage of warmer New Year’s Day conditions following deep freeze

  01-01-2022 23:11
  
  Calgarians are embracing a much-welcomed reprieve of warmer temperatures after two weeks of frigid temperatures. Hundreds of people flocked to Bowness Park Saturday to ring in the New Year with family members and friends outdoors. Jenine Angell was amongst several skaters on the lagoon in northwest Calgary. “It’s so wonderful, it's nice just to get a break from the cold,” she said. “We’ve all been hunkering down, a lot of us just have been working from home, so it&r
  
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• Bennett's 2 goals lead Panthers past Canadiens 5-2 - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2022 22:26
  Bennett's 2 goals lead Panthers past Canadiens 5-2  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Quebec, Ontario and N.L. begin 2022 with record COVID-19 cases

  01-01-2022 22:22
  
  Several parts of Canada ushered in 2022 by documenting record-setting COVID-19 case counts after a quiet New Year's Eve dampened by tightened public health restrictions and fears of getting sick in the latest wave of the pandemic. Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador all logged new peaks in their daily COVID-19 counts, in some cases continuing a streak of rapid infection growth and toppling previous records set just 24 hours earlier. Health officials in Quebec reported 17,122 new COVID-
  
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• 51-year-old man dead after house fire in Brooks, Alta.

  01-01-2022 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said fire crews entered the home on Greenbrook Road during the early-morning hours of Jan. 1 and rescued the man, but he died as a result of his injuries. 
  
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• Calgary police escort unruly passengers identified as Russian hockey team members off international flight

  01-01-2022 21:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Passengers identified members of the Russian Junior Hockey team as some of those escorted off the plane.
  
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• Brooks, Alta. resident dies in early morning fire

  01-01-2022 21:29
  
  A house fire that broke out in Brooks, Alta. has claimed the life of a 51-year-old resident, police say. Brooks RCMP say they responded to the scene of a house fire at 3:50 a.m. on Jan. 1 on Greenbrook Road. Two occupants of the home managed to get out safely, officials say, but a third occupant was missing. "Fire crews entered, and successfully removed the third occupant. Unfortunately, the 51-year-old Brooks resident died as a result of his injuries," police said in a statement. The identity o
  
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• House fire in Brooks claims one life - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2022 21:23
  House fire in Brooks claims one life  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bowden, Alta. hotel fire under investigation

  01-01-2022 21:07
  
  Fire officials are working to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at the abandoned Bowden Hotel early Saturday morning. Olds RCMP say they were called, along with fire and other emergency crews, to the building at just after midnight on Jan. 1. Flames had completely engulfed the building, but RCMP say fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other businesses. "The scene has been secured and RCMP will work closely with fire investigators to determine
  
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• WHL’s Hurricanes pausing activities with 14 players on COVID-19 protocol list

  01-01-2022 20:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Lethbridge Hurricanes' Saturday game at Calgary and Sunday's home game against Swift Current have been postponed due to COVID-19.
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes pause team activities due to COVID-19 - Prince Albert Daily Herald

  01-01-2022 20:40
  
  Lethbridge Hurricanes pause team activities due to COVID-19  Prince Albert Daily Herald
  
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• This weekend's Canes games postponed due to COVID - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2022 18:31
  
  This weekend's Canes games postponed due to COVID  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary police hold tribute for Sgt. Andrew Harnett

  01-01-2022 18:28
  
  The memory of Sgt. Andrew Harnett, a police officer who was killed during a traffic stop, lives on among his colleagues at the Calgary Police Service. Officials posted a video tribute for Harnett, who died after he was struck by an SUV during a traffic stop on Dec. 31, 2020. The service also thanked Calgarians for their support during the tragic loss. "Throughout this past year, we have been comforted by your support in our time of grief. Thank you #yyc for being there for us when we needed you
  
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• Russian World Juniors players escorted from plane by Calgary police

  01-01-2022 18:05
  
  Police have confirmed to CTV News that members of the Russian World Juniors team were removed from a flight that was to depart Calgary on Friday night. Officials would not share details about what led up to the incident, but social media reports suggest that the Russian coach was not abiding by the airline's pre-flight regulations. It's also believed that Czech players were also told to leave the flight, but police could not confirm those details. Another passenger said the incident resulted in
  
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• Protesters in Calgary and Edmonton seek apology from Jason Kenney

  01-01-2022 16:43
  
  It's a new year for Jason Kenney and his government, but the leader of the UCP is facing the same old battle for the favour of Albertans he fought in 2021. This time, twin rallies are scheduled to take place in Calgary and Edmonton, calling for the premier to apologize for comments he made during a year-end interview. Kenney was speaking with Postmedia's Rick Bell, sharing his thoughts on the challenges he faced throughout 2021. When the subject turned to the COVID-19 pandemic, the premier drew
  
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• One person charged in North Lethbridge shooting - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2022 16:27
  One person charged in North Lethbridge shooting  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Greece misses injured Tsitsipas in Poland loss at ATP Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2022 13:06
  Greece misses injured Tsitsipas in Poland loss at ATP Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Immigration, booming population and global influence: Is this the 'heroic' Canadian dream?

  01-01-2022 13:00
  
  The future belongs to Canada, says author and global strategy advisor Parag Khanna, thanks to the country’s “heroic” approach to welcoming newcomers and its geographic advantage in a time of climatic emergencies. In fact, he argues the Canadian dream is now more attainable (and more sustainable) than the American dream – and that will make the True North a superpower when it comes to attracting immigrants. “It plays a role as a north star to other countries that are
  
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• James scores season-high 43, Lakers beat Trail Blazers - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2022 10:02
  
  James scores season-high 43, Lakers beat Trail Blazers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WHL announces pausing of team activities for Lethbridge Hurricanes – WHL Network - Western Hockey League

  01-01-2022 09:00
  
  WHL announces pausing of team activities for Lethbridge Hurricanes – WHL Network  Western Hockey League
  
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• Calgary dry cleaner cleans parkas by day, gives them away to city's most vulnerable on the weekend

  01-01-2022 05:46
  
  Talk about essential workers: A Calgary dry cleaner cleans winter jackets by day, and then on weekends, gives them away  to the city's most vulnerable. Imran Rajpoot owns Dolphin Dry Cleaners, which has seven Calgary locations. Working with the non-profit organization Humanity First, he cleans gently-used donated items, then gives them away to those who need a winter jacket. About 100 coats have already been donated, and Saturday another 50 to 60 more will be handed out. "It's all about tim
  
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• Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay wins World Cup halfpipe gold

  01-01-2022 05:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay's first World Cup victory was a memorable one Thursday night as the 24-year-old did it on home turf.
  
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• Canada surpasses 40,000 daily cases of COVID-19

  01-01-2022 04:08
  
  As the year 2021 comes to a close, Canada has reached a grim milestone by surpassing 40,000 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day. The vast majority of reported infections have come from Ontario and Quebec, both of which reported case counts north of 16,000 on Friday. British Columbia reported approximately 3,800 cases. The news comes as a number of provinces have begun placing restrictions on PCR testing, limiting them to the most vulnerable populations, which may affect case numbers going forw
  
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• 'Every pandemic comes to an end': Canada's top doctor hopeful for future

  01-01-2022 04:00
  
  As Canadians embark on a new year -- the third in a row to be marked by the designation of a global pandemic -- many find themselves asking a familiar question: “When will COVID-19 end?” In December, optimism for a “normal” holiday season was once again overshadowed by a sudden resurgence of cases fuelled by the Omicron variant, forcing several provinces to implement stricter public health restrictions and prompting record case counts not yet seen during the pandemic. But
  
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• Keeping your Christmas tree in the backyard is good for environment: Nature Conservancy of Canada

  01-01-2022 03:06
  
  For those looking to find a second act for your Christmas tree, consider just leaving it in the backyard. The Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests letting the urban wildlife that is part of everyone's garden and backyard do the recycling themselves, instead of having the city haul it away. Leaving a tree in the backyard can provide important habitat for bird populations during the winter months, especially on cold nights and during storms, according to the NCC's national conservation science ma
  
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• Lethbridge schools prepare for all scenarios as Alberta extends student winter break - Global News

  01-01-2022 01:34
  
  Lethbridge schools prepare for all scenarios as Alberta extends student winter break  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge schools prepare for all scenarios as Alberta extends student winter break

  01-01-2022 01:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province announced on Thursday that back-to-school has been pushed back to Jan. 10, 2022. 
  
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• COVID-19 changing Lethbridge New Year’s Eve celebrations - Globalnews.ca

  01-01-2022 01:21
  
  COVID-19 changing Lethbridge New Year’s Eve celebrations  Globalnews.ca
  
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• COVID-19: Schools in Lethbridge prepare as province extends student winter break - Globalnews.ca

  01-01-2022 01:00
  
  COVID-19: Schools in Lethbridge prepare as province extends student winter break  Globalnews.ca
  
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• COVID-19: Schools in Lethbridge prepare as province extends student winter break

  01-01-2022 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  K-12 students in Alberta were preparing to return to classes next week, but with cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant skyrocketing, the province announced on Thursday that back-to-school has been pushed back. Danica Ferris has more on how those in Lethbridge are responding.
  
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• COVID-19 changing Lethbridge New Year’s Eve celebrations

  01-01-2022 00:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  As southern Albertans prepare to usher in a new year, COVID-19 is once again forcing businesses and venues to adjust their plans. As Erik Bay explains, those looking to host celebrations are staying flexible, something that’s become a necessity throughout the pandemic.
  
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• Alberta’s agriculture industry faced many challenges in 2021

  01-01-2022 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The agriculture industry in Alberta took a major blow this year because of little moisture topped with a heat dome that included record-setting temperatures — crops and pastures just couldn’t cut it. As Quinn Campbell reports, Mother Nature caused long-lasting damage to one of the country’s most crucial industries.
  
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• Confusion, frustration after Alberta delays start of school year by a week

  01-01-2022 00:45
  
  The last-minute announcement to push back the start of school to Jan. 10 is frustrating some Alberta parents as advocates are pressing for more safety protocols for when classes resume. Although students enrolled in public or Catholic school districts will lose about a week of in-class instruction, school boards will not be required to alter the school calendar to make up for the lost instructional time. Yet many parents are in a difficult position. Calgary father Darren Harrold says the classro
  
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• Becky Hammon new Las Vegas Aces coach - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2022 00:38
  Becky Hammon new Las Vegas Aces coach  Lethbridge News Now
  
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