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• Jury selected for federal trial over George Floyd's killing - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 23:54
  
  Jury selected for federal trial over George Floyd's killing  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 4 Belarus officials charged with air piracy - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 23:54
  
  4 Belarus officials charged with air piracy  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fossils, more than 500 million years old, shed light about how life evolved on Earth

  20-01-2022 23:53
  
  When a Calgary scientist, examining fossils in Canada's Burgess Shale region noticed that previous researchers had only just scratched the surface of the evolutionary record, he decided acid was a better bet. Dr. Paul Johnston, an associate professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Calgary's Mount Royal University, says his collection of marine invertebrates called stenothecoids were found on Mount Stephen in Yoho National Park. However, it was his way of extracting the fossils from the r
  
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• 505-million-year-old fossils, found by Calgary scientist, shed light about how life evolved on Earth

  20-01-2022 23:53
  
  When a Calgary scientist examining fossils in Canada's Burgess Shale region noticed that previous researchers had only just scratched the surface of the evolutionary record, he decided acid was a better bet. Dr. Paul Johnston, an associate professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Calgary's Mount Royal University, says his collection of marine invertebrates called stenothecoids were found on Mount Stephen in Yoho National Park. However, it was his way of extracting the fossils from the ro
  
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• 'Not ready': Alberta police chiefs say too soon to support decriminalizing drugs

  20-01-2022 23:52
  
  The association that represents Alberta police chiefs says it's too soon to decriminalize illicit drugs. Calgary Chief Const. Mark Neufeld, president of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police, says a number of things need to be in place before decriminalization can be seriously considered. "We're not ready,'' Neufeld said at a news conference Thursday. "We do not believe the necessary health supports, including immediately accessible treatment services, are presently available." Britis
  
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• Alberta feedlot operators running low on grain for cattle

  20-01-2022 23:31
  
  The drought farmers experienced in 2021 is impacting feedlot operators in the province. Crops last summer didn't yield much grain that cattle producers need to feed their animals. Now they're relying on corn and dried distillers' grains from the U.S., but COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into the supply chain. "There's been delays in shipments on the rail side, we're short of labor, we're short of truck drivers, it's just kind of been the perfect storm," said Janice Tranberg, president and CEO of th
  
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• 'Worst part of my life': 20 more former students of Michael Gregory file statements alleging sexual abuse

  20-01-2022 23:24
  
  New details are emerging around alleged abuse by Calgary teacher Michael Gregory as 20 more former students filed court documents this week saying he used his position of power to mentally torment and sexually abuse them.WARNING: This story contains graphic details of abuse of young children and may be triggering to some readersThe filings are part of a proposed $40-million class action lawsuit. Former students allege the Grade 9 teacher would wait until young girls in his class turned 14-y
  
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• Calgary police catch driver going 181 km/h in an 80 km/h zone

  20-01-2022 23:20
  
  Calgary police say a driver was ticketed on Thursday after being clocked travelling 181 km/h in an area where the speed limit is 80 km/h. Police said the driver was pulled over just after midnight while eastbound on McKnight Boulevard N.E. underneath the Metis Trail overpass. In a tweet, CPS Const. Nick Luxen said the driver had a probationary licence (GDL). "The overnight low was -15 C," Luxen tweeted. "These winter driving conditions demand extra caution." "Our Traffic Section officers are con
  
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• As Alberta healthcare workers share photos of exhaustion, hundreds of unvaccinated staff transition back to work

  20-01-2022 23:09
  Some of Alberta's frontline hospital workers are posting images of exhaustion on social media while Alberta Health Services (AHS) says hundreds of unvaccinated workers will be back on the job to bolster the healthcare system amid an omicron surge. As of Jan. 10, AHS is providing 1,400 eligible unvaccinated staff the option to take frequent COVID-19 testing and return to work, at the direction of the province. AHS says about 500 staff have indicated they will return to work under the expanded tes
  
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• Alberta police chiefs don't support decriminalization of illegal drug possession - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 22:55
  
  Alberta police chiefs don't support decriminalization of illegal drug possession  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• B.C., Ottawa, First Nations sign Indigenous justice strategy support agreement - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 22:52
  
  B.C., Ottawa, First Nations sign Indigenous justice strategy support agreement  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• It’s too soon to support drug decriminalization: Alberta police chiefs

  20-01-2022 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Chief Const. Mark Neufeld, president of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police, says decriminalization alone wouldn't reduce addiction or overdose rates.
  
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• Avalanche danger warning issued for B.C. and Alberta backcountry users

  20-01-2022 22:40
  
  A special avalanche warning has been posted for recreational backcountry users in several regions of B.C. and Alberta as warm temperatures make the snowpack unstable. Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada have issued the advisory to take effect immediately and last through to Monday. The warning applies to the North and South Columbias, Purcells, Kootenay Boundary, and Glacier, Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. It also applies to B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region and South Coast Inland area from Squam
  
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• Quebec anti-corruption police investigating fake COVID-19 vaccine passports - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 22:32
  
  Quebec anti-corruption police investigating fake COVID-19 vaccine passports  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Drumheller man faces multiple charges in relation to 2019 break and enter

  20-01-2022 22:28
  
  A Drumheller man faces multiple charges in regards to a break-and-enter theft of several firearms that took place almost three years ago. The incident took place early in the morning on March 28, 2019, when three firearms were stolen from a residence in the New Castle area, along with some fuel cards and cash. None of the firearms have been recovered. After a 22 month investigation, 52-year-old Brian Douglas McHugh has been charged with break-and-enter to a residence and break-and-enter to steal
  
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• New advisory group launched to guide fall roll out of new K-6 curriculum subjects

  20-01-2022 22:26
  
  Alberta Education has created a new advisory committee to help guide the fall implementation of three subjects of the new kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum. Announced in a release on Thursday, the committee will be made up of Alberta Education officials, teacher representatives from piloting schools, school division officials, and other stakeholders. It is expected to meet monthly until June, with the first meeting having taken place already earlier this month. According to the province, the ne
  
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• Vancouver Canucks stars Demko, Miller test positive for COVID-19 - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 21:42
  
  Vancouver Canucks stars Demko, Miller test positive for COVID-19  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Stampeders sign offensive lineman Ryan Sceviour to extension

  20-01-2022 21:36
  
  The Calgary Stampeders signed Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Sceviour to a two-year contract extension Thursday. The six-foot-four, 311-pound Calgary native was slated to become a free agent next month. Sceviour appeared in 11 regular-season games and a playoff contest last season at right guard for Calgary. He helped the Stampeders allow the second-fewest sacks (20) in the CFL in 2021 The Stampeders selected Sceviour in the first round, No. 8 overall, in the 2018
  
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• 'Very long time to recover': Calgary's hospitality industry asks city for more help

  20-01-2022 21:20
  
  Calgary's hotels are still hurting amid the COVID-19 pandemic and officials are asked to take action, says a letter addressed to city council released Thursday. The document, from the Calgary Hotel Association (CHA), says while it's grateful the city has agreed to defer municipal property taxes until the end of this year, the industry is still suffering immense financial losses. That is why it is now requesting an abatement of all utility fees and municipal taxes from Jan. 1 to May 31. "With the
  
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• Swift change in temperature leads to multiple water main breaks across Calgary

  20-01-2022 21:12
  
  Rapidly changing temperatures have led to a handful of water main breaks across Calgary. Much of the province saw a quick turnaround from the cold conditions, with Calgary warming up as much as 26 C in just 24 hours, and now city crews are working to restore water services to more than 200 homes. According to the city's website, there were eleven water main breaks as of 1 p.m. Thursday. While repairs generally take between 24 to 48 hours, the sheer number of issues across the city is causin
  
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• Christopher Lamarche sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for death of infant son

  20-01-2022 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Court of Queen's Bench Justice Sterling Sanderman told court that Lamarche has about 8 1/2 years left in his sentence because of the time he has already spent in custody.
  
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• Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign all-star linebacker Bighill to extension - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 20:53
  Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign all-star linebacker Bighill to extension  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada announces grants to help companies use satellite data - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 20:48
  
  Canada announces grants to help companies use satellite data  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Unstable snowpack leads to avalanche warning for Alberta, B.C. national parks

  20-01-2022 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  If you're planning to head to the mountains this weekend, check the avalanche forecast and go prepared.
  
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• $4.8M in prizes up for grabs in 2022 STARS Lottery

  20-01-2022 20:44
  
  Tickets for the 2022 STARS Lottery went on sale on Thursday, with 2,500 prizes up for grabs worth more than $4.8 million collectively. Eighty per cent of the funding needed to operate the three STARS air bases in Alberta is raised from the private sector, with the lottery playing a key component. "When someone buys a STARS Lottery ticket, they help ensure STARS is available for the next patient who needs us," said president and CEO Andrea Robertson in a news release. STARS says the past year has
  
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• Rays say split-season plan with Montreal rejected by MLB - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 20:42
  
  Rays say split-season plan with Montreal rejected by MLB  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian women's curling championship gets go-ahead in Thunder Bay - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 20:42
  Canadian women's curling championship gets go-ahead in Thunder Bay  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta NDP continues to lead UCP in voter support: Angus Reid poll

  20-01-2022 20:37
  
  The Alberta NDP led by Rachel Notley continues to lead the ruling UCP led by Premier Jason Kenney in popularity among voters, according to polling data released Thursday by Angus Reid. The poll suggests roughly two-in-five Albertans, or 42 per cent, would vote for the NDP compared to roughly three-in-10, or 31 per cent for the UCP. The Wildrose Independence Party has 16 per cent support, followed by the Alberta Party at eight per cent and the Liberals at one per cent. The NDP have led the UCP in
  
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• Alberta’s Omicron wave has peaked, but additional COVID-19 beds to open in Edmonton & Calgary: Kenney

  20-01-2022 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The premier believes Alberta has reached the peak of the fifth wave. However, the province also announced it will open additional COVID-19 beds to relieve hospital pressures.
  
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• Alberta premier, health minister, AHS CEO to join Dr. Hinshaw for COVID-19 update

  20-01-2022 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The premier, health minister, CEO of Alberta Health Services and chief medical officer of health will on be on hand for a COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon. 
  
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• Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 20:03
  
  Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Four people including baby found dead in Manitoba near U.S. border - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 19:42
  Four people including baby found dead in Manitoba near U.S. border  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Capacity limits for Ontario sports teams still over a month away - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 19:42
  
  Capacity limits for Ontario sports teams still over a month away  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rage Against The Machine postpones Western Canada leg of 2022 tour

  20-01-2022 19:19
  
  The start of Rage Against The Machine's Public Service Announcement tour has been delayed yet again, prompting the postponement of 19 shows including all Western Canada concerts. The postponed shows include Vancouver (May 5), Edmonton (May 7), Calgary (May 9), and Winnipeg (May 11). The band announced the postponements on social media Thursday, stating all tickets will be honoured for rescheduled dates that have yet to be confirmed. Ticketholders may request refunds at the point of purchase. The
  
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• Jan. 6 committee requests interview with Ivanka Trump - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 18:50
  
  Jan. 6 committee requests interview with Ivanka Trump  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 2022 STARS Lottery opens to the public - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 18:31
  
  2022 STARS Lottery opens to the public  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Province announces K-6 curriculum advisory group members - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 18:24
  
  Province announces K-6 curriculum advisory group members  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Truck driver hauling mangoes charged with impaired driving in northern Ont.

  20-01-2022 18:21
  
  A 55-year-old truck driver from Calgary hauling mangoes in northern Ontario has been charged with impaired driving. Ontario Provincial Police in Strong Township were called Jan. 18 around 8:15 p.m. regarding a suspected impaired driver. "A tractor-trailer carrying mangoes (was) in the centre median on Highway 11," police said in a news release. "There were no injuries." Police spoke with the driver and concluded alcohol had been consumed. The driver refused to provide a breath sample to police.
  
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• Brooks not being reimbursed for more than $140000 in COVID costs - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 18:00
  
  Brooks not being reimbursed for more than $140000 in COVID costs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Oil and gas investment expected to rise 22 per cent this year to $32.8B

  20-01-2022 17:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Capital spending in the sector is expected to reach $32.8 billion, compared with an estimated $26.9 billion in 2021, according to CAPP.
  
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• Canadian oil & gas investment expected to rise 22% this year to $32.8B, but challenges remain

  20-01-2022 17:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The president of CAPP expects global energy demand will grow for decades to come, but said it will take a 'national effort' for Canada to actually capitalize on that need.
  
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• CAPP projects $6B jump in investment in Canadian oil and natural gas in 2022

  20-01-2022 16:05
  
  The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says rapid growth in global demand for natural gas and oil will see the trend of significant investment in the sector continue for the second straight year. CAPP projects $32.8 billion in investment in 2022, a nearly $6 billion increase over the $26.9 billion invested in 2021, as producers look to make hay as commodity prices are strong. The organization says investment increases are expected this year in both capital investment, forecasted at $21.
  
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• Well into the positives for Calgary today

  20-01-2022 15:18
  
  We're entering a wave of high pressure, which builds up with some minor instability tomorrow. What we can expect today are gusts aimed at the 40-50 km/h range from the west. At the time of this writing, the temperature is already 4 C and gusts are in the 30s. Tomorrow, this weak trough will swing by. While precipitation is quite likely, it'll be moving primarily to the east of us. The biggest local effect is a high near the freezing mark, which still qualifies us for an above-normal day. After t
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta today: Kenney, Copping, Hinshaw to give update

  20-01-2022 14:23
  
  Alberta's top government and health officials will give Thursday's pandemic update.  Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Jason Copping, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Alberta Health Services president and CEO Dr. Verna Yiu are scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. MT.  As of Monday, Copping was isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19.  Watch the news conference live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca.  The number of Albertans in hospital with COVID-19 rose
  
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• Alberta builds COVID-19 hospital capacity; premier says early indication of Omicron peak

  20-01-2022 14:23
  
  Alberta will create new pandemic response units in Edmonton and Calgary as it augments intensive and non-intensive care beds for an expected hospitalization peak later this month. Premier Jason Kenney said the province would open the response units at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic and South Health Campus by Monday, or sooner if needed. The beds would be used for patients needing "non-significant" care and symptom monitoring. "The Omicron waves of transmission have typically peaked four weeks after th
  
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• 19-year-old woman sets record for solo global flight - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 13:37
  
  19-year-old woman sets record for solo global flight  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ontario announces three-step plan to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions

  20-01-2022 13:24
  
  Ontario announced it will allow indoor dining and gyms to reopen and will increase gathering limits on Jan. 31 as part of a three-step plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions in the province. "We can be confident that the worst is behind us as we look to cautiously ease public health measures," Premier Doug Ford said Thursday. "We are now in a position to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures." Starting Jan. 31, social gathering limits will increase to 10 people indoors and 25 people o
  
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• Bombing in Pakistan's 2nd city Lahore kills 2, wounds 26 - Lethbridge News Now

  20-01-2022 12:29
  
  Bombing in Pakistan's 2nd city Lahore kills 2, wounds 26  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Wednesday evening water main break floods northwest Calgary street

  20-01-2022 06:01
  
  A water main break turned a street in northwest Calgary into an icy mess Wednesday night. The incident took place at 5 p.m. on the 900 block of 32 Street N.W. Fire crews are pumping water away from two homes affected by the break. City water services were on scene Wednesday night, waiting for a steam truck to thaw a frozen valve to turn it off. They also had sub pumps there to keep water out of the homes. So far, no one has been evacuated. Streets in the area are very icy. According to a City of
  
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• Damage contained to upstairs bathroom in northwest Calgary residential fire

  20-01-2022 05:43
  
  A residential fire was contained to an upstairs bathroom in northwest Calgary Wednesday night. The fire took place around 8:20 p.m. on the 6000 block of 34 Avenue N.W. A neighbour spotted smoke coming out of one of the windows. One person was at home, but was in the garage at the time and didn't notice the smoke. Fire fighters were able to contain the fire and rescued a dog and lizard. The investigation continues.
  
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