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• In-person classes resume Jan. 10 across Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 23:52
  In-person classes resume Jan. 10 across Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mount Royal University professor fired, no reason for dismissal given

  05-01-2022 23:47
  
  A tenured professor at Mount Royal University has been fired, however details on the reasons why have not been released. A statement from the university on Tuesday said only that it "can confirm that Frances Widdowson is no longer a faculty member." According to an online bio on the MRU website, "Widdowson has studied Indigenization initiatives for 20 years" and received her PhD in political science from York University in 2006. She worked in the MRU political science department. She has made co
  
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• Fired Mount Royal University professor says she plans to appeal

  05-01-2022 23:47
  
  A tenured professor fired from Mount Royal University last month says she plans to take the matter to arbitration through her union. A statement from the southwest Calgary university on Tuesday didn't give a reason for the termination, saying only that it "can confirm that Frances Widdowson is no longer a faculty member." "MRU is committed to fostering expression and free speech, and strives to be a model for allowing opposing viewpoints to co-exist," the statement read. "The university unequivo
  
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• Dates set for Alberta Beef Producers meetings - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 22:59
  Dates set for Alberta Beef Producers meetings  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary’s Big Winter Classic Festival postponed

  05-01-2022 22:29
  
  Slated for a series of venues across Calgary later this month, the Big Winter Classic Festival has been postponed. Organizers said on social media information on new dates is expected to be released by Jan. 17. Originally set for Jan. 27 to 30 on stages at Broken City, Last Best Brewing and Distilling, Inner City Brewing, and the BIG Winter Classic Underground Stage at The Goat Shop, more than 90 bands were set to perform, along with numerous art installations and interactive performances. It&rs
  
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• Calgary's extreme cold snap proves tough on dogs

  05-01-2022 22:18
  
  Morning dog walks have been cancelled by many pet owners as it's just too cold outside, but try telling that to your dog. "If it's too cold for humans, it's going to be too cold for dogs," said Lisa Olund, manager of animal operations at the Calgary Humane Society. "So basically your dog should just be going outside for a quick pee break, then coming in" According to the Humane Society different breeds of dogs will have very different tolerances to snow and cold. If a dog is running in circles,
  
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• Alberta education minister, chief medical officer to provide update on plan to resume K-12 learning

  05-01-2022 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's education minister and chief medical officer of health are scheduled to provide an update on the plan to resume K-12 student learning on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• IOC assures teams Winter Olympics in Beijing will go ahead

  05-01-2022 20:33
  
  A day after Switzerland's team leader asked for talks about possibly postponing the Beijing Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic, the IOC promised officials worldwide on Wednesday the Winter Games will go ahead as planned. The Swiss Olympic committee said the IOC gave assurances about staging next month's event during a video conference call with teams. The International Olympic Committee also promised case-by-case assessments of athletes who recover after testing positive for COVID-19 a
  
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• City employees hit hard by Omicron: what we learned from Calgary's first COVID-19 update of 2022

  05-01-2022 20:27
  
  The City of Calgary hosted its first COVID-19 update of 2022 on Wednesday to let Calgarians know how they're responding to the quickly-spreading Omicron variant. During the morning news conference, Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) chief Susan Henry touched on everything from how the Omicron variant has impacted city programs to their continued testing of city employees. "I know we'd all hope to be in a different place as we started 2022," Henry said. "Omicron is
  
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• Getting off coal, how Capital Power plans to completely transform Genesee

  05-01-2022 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Genesee power plant is currently being converted from coal fired to natural gas, the new turbines are also hydrogen ready when there's enough supply to make that switch.
  
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• The transformation of Genesee: How Capital Power plans to keep the decades-old power plant operating

  05-01-2022 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the world looks to eliminate emissions and Alberta transitions away from coal, companies like Capital Power faced a decision: shut down legacy operations like the Genesee power plant — or invest in them. Tom Vernon explains.
  
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• City sending out property assessment notices this week - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 20:00
  
  City sending out property assessment notices this week  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta RCMP investigating video of teens yelling racial slur at party

  05-01-2022 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  An RCMP spokesperson says two people complained about the event to officers and the investigator is deciding whether charges such as public incitement of hatred can be laid.
  
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• 'Without that anchor facility a lot of things change': Former Calgary councillor continues to champion event centre

  05-01-2022 18:56
  
  A former Calgary councillor who played a key role in the event centre agreement says he remains hopeful there will be a path forward for the project that would house the Calgary Flames. Jeff Davison, the former Ward 6 councillor who was unsuccessful in his bid to become mayor, says he's disheartened by the collapse of the deal he helped broker between the City of Calgary and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC); the organization that owns the Flames, CFL's Stampeders, NLL's Roughn
  
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• Lethbridge Chamber CEO enters the new Year focussed on the 'positives' - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 18:33
  
  Lethbridge Chamber CEO enters the new Year focussed on the 'positives'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Undisclosed number dead in large Philadelphia house fire - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 17:05
  
  Undisclosed number dead in large Philadelphia house fire  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada's Stephanie Labbé one of three finalists for FIFA goalkeeping award - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 16:03
  
  Canada's Stephanie Labbé one of three finalists for FIFA goalkeeping award  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Iain Rankin, former N.S. premier and leader of Liberals, announces resignation - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 15:54
  
  Iain Rankin, former N.S. premier and leader of Liberals, announces resignation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• A warm-up for the weekend in Calgary

  05-01-2022 15:14
  
  The best thing about this forecast is it's continuing on an upward trajectory. Mostly. Arctic air still has its hold over us and likely will into tomorrow, too – Thursday will mark the beginning of the end for extreme cold along the southern edges of the province, with the removal of a few warnings possible there, and many more slated to depart Friday. Flurry potential is still there and has a small chance of running into this evening. The cool temperatures we’re experiencing will tr
  
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• Panthers win fourth consecutive game, roll past Flames 6-2

  05-01-2022 14:57
  
  The NHL season isn't even half over, yet Calgary coach Darryl Sutter has seen enough to offer big praise to the Florida Panthers. "That's a team that's built for playoff hockey," Sutter said. Few would probably argue these days. The Panthers are rolling again, and Sutter's Flames were on the receiving end on Tuesday night. Patric Hornqvist scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a season-high 47 shots and the Panthers pushed their winning streak to four games by topping the Flames 6-2. "That's a
  
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• Students to return to school on Jan. 10 as Alberta adds highest one-day COVID-19 caseload

  05-01-2022 14:36
  
  The Alberta government announced students will return to the classroom as it reported a new daily record for COVID-19 cases. Kindergarten to Grade 12 students will resume in-person learning on Monday before schools receive rapid tests and medical-grade masks by the end of the week, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said. "Children who learn in person belong in the classroom," LaGrange told reporters. "In making this decision, we looked very carefully at information from school authorities as w
  
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• LaGrange, Hinshaw to announce back-to-school plan Wednesday

  05-01-2022 14:36
  
  Alberta teachers, parents and students will learn more about the province's back-to-school plan amid a surge in Omicron cases Wednesday afternoon. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak to reporters at 3:30 p.m. Watch live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca. On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney said students would return to in-person learning next Monday after the province delayed the start of classes on Dec. 30.Yesterday, I was asked if Alberta is co
  
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• Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa cancelled

  05-01-2022 10:59
  
  Novak Djokovic's chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title was thrown into limbo Thursday when the country denied him entry and cancelled his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to COVID-19 vaccination rules. The top-ranked Djokovic announced on social media Tuesday that he had "exemption permission" and he landed in Australia late Wednesday with a medical exemption from the Victoria state government that was expected to shield him from the strict vaccination r
  
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• Israel reports all-time high for new COVID-19 infections - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 09:09
  Israel reports all-time high for new COVID-19 infections  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Panthers win fourth consecutive game, roll past Flames 6-2 - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 07:34
  
  Panthers win fourth consecutive game, roll past Flames 6-2  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jets beat Coyotes 3-1, extend winning streak to three games - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 07:13
  
  Jets beat Coyotes 3-1, extend winning streak to three games  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trudeau, Horgan discuss Omicron response, B.C. flooding rebuilding efforts - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 07:03
  
  Trudeau, Horgan discuss Omicron response, B.C. flooding rebuilding efforts  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pandemic-related staffing shortages hampering Canada's supply chains

  05-01-2022 04:25
  
  Omicron's rapid spread is causing staffing shortages in many sectors across the country, hindering supply chains as COVID-19 infections rise among workers. From city services to transportation and grocery stores, the impact of the Omicron variant is hitting certain industries hard. In Quebec, hundreds of police officers and paramedics have been sidelined due to infections. "We have never had so much paramedics absent at the same time, so we really see the spike with Omicron," said Benoit Garneau
  
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• 'Kits are on the way' says Kenney: yet Albertans, pharmacists struggle for COVID-19 testing

  05-01-2022 03:49
  
  Some Albertans who want to verify if they are positive for COVID-19 are struggling to do that with scarce rapid antigen test kits, and PCR test appointments through Alberta Health Services (AHS) are being booked days away. During the first briefing of the new year Premier Jason Kenney says that 15 million rapid antigen tests have been purchased and will be in the province by the end of the month, and 4.3 million of those will be sent to K-12 schools for the first day back at school Monday. "I wa
  
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• Cold complications lead to breaks, closures, and new records

  05-01-2022 03:04
  
  The continued block of cold air sitting over the province has forced some businesses to close, while leading to spikes in calls for city services including the Calgary Fire Department. As of Tuesday afternoon the city was working on restoring three water main breaks around the city, affecting a few hundred people. "Have patience, we're doing our best," said Lee Dupras with Calgary Water Services. "There are more issues with equipment working in these cold temperatures." He said crews must contin
  
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• Colourful igloo creation part of Alberta family’s pandemic survival strategy

  05-01-2022 02:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The collapse of a dog boarding business at the start of the pandemic led to the creation of market, complete with several settings for photography.
  
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• Alberta hospitality industry keeping close eye on COVID-19 cases, restrictions

  05-01-2022 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  In Alberta, indoor dining is permitted, but restaurants must adhere to the province's Restrictions Exemption Program, limit tables to 10 people and stop serving alcohol by 11 p.m.
  
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• Alberta hospitality industry closely watching COVID-19 situation

  05-01-2022 02:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the governments of Ontario and Quebec recently announcing new public health measures, businesses in Alberta are keeping an eye on COVID-19 developments here at home. As Matthew Conrod reports, the hospitality industry is not only wondering what the future holds, but also trying to adapt to current challenges.
  
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• Alberta advocates for Indigenous children renew calls for system reform following Federal child welfare compensation

  05-01-2022 01:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  The historic settlement for First Nations children and their families who have gone through the welfare system is garnering some emotional reaction. Those who have first-hand experience in the system say this is long overdue but can’t repair the pain from their past. Jill Croteau reports.
  
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• Alberta Indigenous kids advocates renew calls for reform following federal child welfare compensation

  05-01-2022 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The historic settlement for First Nations children and their families who have gone through the welfare system is garnering some emotional reaction.
  
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• Alberta to review daycare support in effort to keep spaces open during Omicron

  05-01-2022 01:47
  
  One of the largest daycare providers in Alberta is raising the alarm, as ripple effects of the Omicron COVID-19 variant threaten to close down several operations. YMCA operates more than 60 child care programs in northern Alberta, but staffing shortages and rising costs have the non-profit organization struggling to keep them open. "Staff is a huge, huge issue," said YMCA's Michelle Hynes-Dawson. She said Alberta daycares were already reporting staffing shortages of 30 per cent before the pandem
  
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• Major projects have Grande Prairie on the leading edge of new energy economy

  05-01-2022 01:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Grande Prairie has always been an entrepreneurial capital across Canada, and now it's just bringing those future opportunities to light," said Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton.
  
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• Public inquiry into LPS to focus on ‘policies, procedures and practices’

  05-01-2022 01:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the new year comes more scrutiny for the Lethbridge Police Service, as a Law Enforcement Review Board inquiry is set to move forward. As Erik Bay reports, its focus will be on policies relating to LPS information databases.
  
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• Did COVID-19 cancel your flight? This is what you need to know

  05-01-2022 01:16
  
  Surging COVID-19 case numbers and severe weather have seen scores of recent flight cancellations and delays in Canada and abroad. Unfortunately for Canadian travellers, instead of meal vouchers, hotel stays or financial compensation, the most they can usually expect from their airline is a new flight or a refund. “You’re really beholden to the airlines as to how quickly they can get you home,” Martin Firestone, president of Travel Secure, a Toronto-based travel insurance broker
  
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• Stranded drivers endure frigid night on impassable highway - Lethbridge News Now

  05-01-2022 01:13
  
  Stranded drivers endure frigid night on impassable highway  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Additional Alberta health measures ‘last and limited resort’: Kenney

  05-01-2022 01:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says additional COVID-19 health measures are a last resort as the Omicron variant drives active cases counts to record highs.
  
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• Alberta marks record active COVID-19 case count, pediatric death

  05-01-2022 01:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the COVID-19 situation in the province on Jan. 4, 2022.
  
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• 'Really regrettable': Kenney disappointed with City of Calgary over death of Flames arena deal

  05-01-2022 00:55
  
  Alberta's premier says he is "very disappointed" that Calgary's new arena deal is officially dead. Jason Kenney made the comments while speaking during a provincial news conference on Tuesday. "I'm very disappointed that the City of Calgary decided to change the deal at the last minute, when construction was ready to proceed," Kenney said. "This is something (that) had been subject to negotiations for years, and I understand the owner's group pointed out that we're facing pretty significant cons
  
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• Glenbow to open temporary exhibition space at the Edison

  05-01-2022 00:45
  
  The Glenbow is getting a new temporary exhibition space. The new location will be just down the street from the current Glenbow building  on Ninth Avenue, which is undergoing renovations until 2024. The new location is the Edison, at 150 Ninth Avenue S.W., which the Glenbow is repurposing into temporary exhibition space as part of the City of Calgary's Downtown Strategy. The museum is converting an empty office suite on the Plus 15 level of the Edison into a Class A museum space, which mean
  
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• Lethbridge weather: tips for braving the cold from those who work outdoors - CTV News Calgary

  05-01-2022 00:21
  
  Lethbridge weather: tips for braving the cold from those who work outdoors  CTV News Calgary
  
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