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• 1,516 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, 35 new deaths reported since Friday

  31-01-2022 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are currently 99 people with COVID-19 in Alberta hospital ICUs. That number is down from Friday's report.
  
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• Appeal to stop ID requirements at Alberta's SCSs dismissed - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 23:34
  
  Appeal to stop ID requirements at Alberta's SCSs dismissed  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Toronto Argonauts re-sign starting quarterback Bethel-Thompson - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 23:33
  
  Toronto Argonauts re-sign starting quarterback Bethel-Thompson  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Toronto FC acquires Mexican defender Carlos Salcedo, transfers Yeferson Soteldo - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 23:15
  Toronto FC acquires Mexican defender Carlos Salcedo, transfers Yeferson Soteldo  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Roughriders, Fajardo agree to restructured contract for 2022 CFL season - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 23:15
  
  Roughriders, Fajardo agree to restructured contract for 2022 CFL season  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• UCP MLA slammed for participating in ‘illegal’ anti-mandate protest in southern Alberta

  31-01-2022 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  UCP MLA Grant Hunter posted a Facebook photo of himself and his family members posing in front of semi-trucks at the protest.
  
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• University of Lethbridge planning multiple events to recognize Black History Month - My Lethbridge Now

  31-01-2022 23:12
  
  University of Lethbridge planning multiple events to recognize Black History Month  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• With CFL negotiating window open, veteran QB Masoli drawing interest - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 23:04
  
  With CFL negotiating window open, veteran QB Masoli drawing interest  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coutts border blockade enters third day

  31-01-2022 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Truckers delayed by the blockade at the Coutts border crossing have grown more frustrated as the barricade enters its third day.
  
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• Coutts border blockade enters 3rd day

  31-01-2022 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Truckers delayed by the blockade at the Coutts border crossing have grown more frustrated as the barricade enters its third day.
  
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• Province announces new program to attract & retain rural physicians - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 22:28
  
  Province announces new program to attract & retain rural physicians  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mandate to vaccinate New Orleans schoolchildren kicking in - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 22:05
  
  Mandate to vaccinate New Orleans schoolchildren kicking in  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Gimme shelter: Calgary Transit passengers frustrated as rash of vandalism leaves them out in the cold

  31-01-2022 22:04
  
  Vegas Gibson and her two sons Will and Ricky huddle outside a bus shelter on Centre Street N.W. as a bitterly cold north wind howls. The young family can’t escape the biting wind as the shelter at the stop has been smashed by vandals, heaps of shards of broken glass litter the cement pad. "I think whoever is doing this really needs a good hard look at themselves and ask themselves 'Why?'," said Gibson. "Because, for one thing, they're making it difficult for everybody else, and they’
  
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• Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood calls a close to playing career - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 21:55
  
  Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood calls a close to playing career  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Call me up!' Jill Biden tells govs' spouses in unity pitch - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 21:24
  
  'Call me up!' Jill Biden tells govs' spouses in unity pitch  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta's top court dismisses challenge of ID requirement at drug-use sites

  31-01-2022 21:24
  
  Alberta's top court has dismissed an appeal from harm reduction advocates who wanted to stop a provincial policy that requires people who want to use a supervised drug-injection site to provide their health-card number to get inside. The rule came into force Monday. The Alberta Court of Appeal heard the emergency request on Friday after a judge denied an application earlier this month that would have immediately suspended the requirement. The Appeal Court said in its decision that the chambers j
  
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• New parking option available for downtown Lethbridge businesses - My Lethbridge Now

  31-01-2022 21:20
  
  New parking option available for downtown Lethbridge businesses  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Swimming at Sikome Lake in the cards this summer: province

  31-01-2022 21:18
  
  Plans are in place to reopen a popular swimming hole in Fish Creek Provincial Park this summer. The manmade Sikome Aquatic Facility remained dry throughout 2021 in response to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and public health orders in the spring. When the province announced plans to ease restrictions on Canada Day last year as part of its 'Open For Summer' declaration, it was too late for Sikome Lake as the filling process takes approximately eight weeks. The ministry of environment and parks co
  
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• ID required at drug use sites as Alberta’s top court dismisses challenge

  31-01-2022 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Court of Appeal heard the emergency request on Friday after a judge denied an application earlier this month that would have immediately suspended the requirement.
  
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• Eastbound lanes of Hwy. 1 reopen after 30-vehicle pileup, poor weather

  31-01-2022 20:12
  
  The eastbound lanes of Highway 1 have been reopening between Medicine Hat and Brooks after a multi-vehicle collision and adverse weather conditions caused a stretch of road to be closed Monday afternoon. Police said crews are working to reopen the westnbound lanes as well and driving conditions remain quite poor in the area. The Cypress County Twitter account posted as many as 30 vehicles are involved in the crash,which happened near Range Road 105, about 200 kilometres southeast of Calgary. No
  
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• Eastbound lanes of Hwy. 1 reopen after 30-vehicle pileup due to poor weather

  31-01-2022 20:12
  
  The eastbound lanes of Highway 1 have been reopening between Medicine Hat and Brooks after a multi-vehicle collision and adverse weather conditions caused a stretch of road to be closed Monday afternoon. Police said crews are working to reopen the westbound lanes as well and driving conditions remain quite poor in the area. The Cypress County Twitter account posted as many as 30 vehicles are involved in the crash,which happened near Range Road 105, about 200 kilometres southeast of Calgary. No i
  
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• 30-vehicle pileup, poor weather closes Hwy. 1 in southeast Alberta

  31-01-2022 20:12
  
  Highway 1 was closed Monday afternoon between Brooks and Medicine Hat due to poor weather and a pileup involving dozens of vehicles. The Cypress County Twitter account posted as many as 30 vehicles are involved in the crash,which happened near Range Road 105. No injuries were reported. RCMP report poor highway conditions and said blowing snow is making for low visibility. Travel in the are is not recommended. Updated information on highway conditions can be found on the 511Alberta website.A majo
  
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• California moves to dismantle nation's largest death row - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 20:01
  
  California moves to dismantle nation's largest death row  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• RESIDE Program hopes to incentivize new family doctors to work in 15 rural Alberta areas

  31-01-2022 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RESIDE Program also includes an undergrad tuition reimbursement of up to $60,000 and a remote community incentive of between $20,000 and $40,000.
  
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• Health minister to launch program to help recruit and retain doctors in rural Alberta

  31-01-2022 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Copping will announce the launch of a new program with the goal of improving recruitment and retention of family physicians in rural communities across Alberta.
  
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• Alberta jobs minister wants answers from caucus colleague who attended border protest

  31-01-2022 19:49
  
  Alberta cabinet minister Doug Schweitzer says he wants answers from a fellow caucus member who attended a truckers protest that is snarling traffic at the United States border. Schweitzer says he's disappointed that Grant Hunter went to the Alberta-Montana crossing at Coutts this weekend, where truckers were protesting a vaccine mandate for drivers. Schweitzer, the minister for jobs, economy and innovation, says the United Conservative caucus needs to discuss the matter, and he looks forward to
  
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• Calgary's office vacancy rate ticks down for first time since start of COVID pandemic

  31-01-2022 19:35
  
  Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate has declined for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to commercial real estate firm Avison Young. The firm's latest report on the city's office market says Calgary's downtown vacancy rate ticked down in the fourth quarter of 2021, to 29.7 per cent from 29.9 per cent. This is the first time vacancy rates have fallen since the fourth quarter of 2019. "I talk to my brokers who are out in the market, touring tenants, and they're b
  
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• Strong wind, snow expected for much of central Alberta

  31-01-2022 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Periods of poor visibility are likely for Calgary as blowing snow is expected to arrive in the city late Monday afternoon.
  
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• Large crash closes Highway 1 east of Calgary as strong wind, snow pummels southern Alberta

  31-01-2022 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Periods of poor visibility are likely for Calgary as blowing snow is expected to arrive in the city late Monday afternoon.
  
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• Researcher, advocacy groups concerned about DynaLife takeover of Alberta community lab testing

  31-01-2022 19:17
  
  Some advocacy groups and an Alberta researcher are expressing concerns over the DynaLife takeover of the vast majority of community lab testing in the province. Last week, Alberta Health Services announced it had awarded private company DynaLife a contract to increase the share of medical laboratory testing to 65 per cent or about 50 million tests, starting July 1. Previously, Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL), a subsidiary of AHS, performed most tests in the province, with DynaLife providing
  
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• Second person charged in Calgary police officer’s hit-and-run death pleads not guilty to 1st-degree murder

  31-01-2022 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The accused, who was 17 when Sgt. Andrew Harnett died on Dec. 31, 2020, cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
  
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• Second person charged in Calgary police officer’s hit-and-run death pleads not guilty

  31-01-2022 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The accused, who was 17 when Sgt. Andrew Harnett died on Dec. 31, 2020, cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
  
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• Manslaughter plea rejected as murder trial begins in Calgary police officer’s death

  31-01-2022 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man accused in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder but offered a guilty plea to manslaughter.
  
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• Conservative MP supports riding association's petition against 'O'Toole carbon tax' - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 18:20
  
  Conservative MP supports riding association's petition against 'O'Toole carbon tax'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 9-month-old girl dead after being found unresponsive in Calgary home

  31-01-2022 18:10
  
  An investigation is underway into the death of a baby girl who was found unresponsive in a northeast Calgary home last week. Emergency crews responded to a home on Falshire Place N.E., in the community of Falconridge, on the evening of Jan. 27 after a nine-month-old girl was found in medical distress. The infant was taken to hospital by ambulance with a police escort, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. While the death occurred last week, police first released details regarding the investigati
  
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• Immigration processing times to return to standard in 2022: minister - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 17:48
  Immigration processing times to return to standard in 2022: minister  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Liam Gill to replace injured Derek Livingston on Canadian snowboard team - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 17:25
  
  Liam Gill to replace injured Derek Livingston on Canadian snowboard team  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Blowing snow, wind chills for Calgary today

  31-01-2022 16:37
  
  The dip has arrived. If you're reading this right around sunrise, that’s the warmest point of the day. All that remains is a backslide into deeper negatives, bottoming out at -26 C tomorrow overnight. A special weather statement has been issued in Calgary, on account of gusts approaching 80 km/h possible. This, coupled with a new band of blowing snow, will severely hamper visibility through portions of the day, though we should be clearing of snow for the afternoon. That's not to say "done
  
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• Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19 - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 16:15
  
  Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Prime Minister Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19

  31-01-2022 15:53
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for COVID-19 this morning. In a tweet he says he is “feeling fine” and will continue to work remotely this week. He had been in isolation over the weekend after one of his children tested positive for the virus. More coming.  This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m feeling fine – and I’ll continue to work remotely this week while following public health guidelines. Everyone, please get vaccinat
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta: 35 weekend deaths as hospitalizations remain high

  31-01-2022 14:42
  
  Thirty-five more Albertans have died due to COVID-19, nearly half of them in the Edmonton Zone, according to the province’s latest data update on Monday.  The deaths bring the number of COVID-19 deaths up to 3,566 and were in individuals ranging in age from in their 20s to more than 80 years old.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by neighbourhoodSeventeen of the 35 deaths were in the Edmonton Zone, including 10 within the city it
  
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• Trial to start for teen charged in 2020 hit-and-run death of Calgary police officer

  31-01-2022 14:08
  
  A trial for the 19-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer just over a year ago is scheduled to begin today. The teen, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is alleged to have been driving when Sgt. Andrew Harnett pulled over an SUV on Dec. 31, 2020. Police have said 37-year-old Harnett was dragged before he fell away from the vehicle and was hit by another car. The alleged driver, who was 17 when he was charged,
  
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• Trial starts for teen charged in 2020 hit-and-run death of Calgary police officer

  31-01-2022 14:08
  
  The first-degree murder trial began Monday for the 19-year-old man allegedly behind the wheel of an SUV that dragged a Calgary police officer to his death just over one year ago. The accused cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was 17-years-old at the time of his arrest and admitted to his role in the killing through a guilty to manslaughter but plead not-guilty to the first degree murder. In response, the crown said it was still seeking a conviction for first degree m
  
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• Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 13:49
  
  Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Eriksen set for playing return after signing for Brentford - Lethbridge News Now

  31-01-2022 10:35
  Eriksen set for playing return after signing for Brentford  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'You've made your point:' Politicians condemn 'Freedom Convoy' protests

  31-01-2022 10:00
  
  A chorus of politicians, including the prime minister and Ottawa's mayor, are strongly condemninig the behaviour of some protesters in the city's downtown core as the demonstration continues. The comments come with Ottawa residents being urged to avoid non-essential travel into the downtown core for a third sraight day. Hundreds of trucks remain parked on Wellington Street and other roads throughout the downtown core, with residents and businesses expressing frustration with the constant blaring
  
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• 'You've made your point:' Ottawa mayor urges 'Freedom Convoy' protesters to leave

  31-01-2022 10:00
  
  Ottawa residents are being urged to avoid non-essential travel into the downtown core and several businesses will be closed today, as the demonstration protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health restrictions enters another day. Hundreds of trucks remained parked on Wellington Street and other roads throughout the downtown core, with residents and businesses expressing frustration with the constant blaring of horns and fireworks at all hours. Ottawa’s mayor issued a fresh
  
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• Ottawa mayor, police chief to give update on truckers' protest as leaders condemn demonstrations

  31-01-2022 10:00
  
  A chorus of politicians, including the prime minister and Ottawa's mayor, are strongly condemning the behaviour of some protesters in the city's downtown core as a demonstration against COVID-19 mandates and public health measures continues. The comments come as Ottawa residents are being urged to avoid non-essential travel into the downtown core for a third straight day. Ottawa's mayor, police chief and other officials are holding a briefing Monday afternoon on the city's response to the protes
  
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• Here's what you need to know about the truck protest in Ottawa today

  31-01-2022 10:00
  
  Ottawa residents are being urged to avoid non-essential travel into the downtown core and several businesses will be closed today, as the demonstration protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health restrictions enters another day. Hundreds of trucks remained parked on Wellington Street and other roads throughout the downtown core, with residents and businesses expressing frustration with the constant blaring of horns and fireworks at all hours. Ottawa Police acknowledged Sunday ev
  
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• 'All options are on the table' to end truckers' protest: Ottawa police chief

  31-01-2022 10:00
  
  Ottawa’s police chief says “all options are on the table” to bring the ongoing truckers’ protest in downtown Ottawa to an end. Chief Peter Sloly said Monday that police have seen a significant decrease in the number of truckers and protesters downtown, but the protests have been “fluid, ever-changing and increasingly more difficult to manage.” The ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests against COVID-19 vaccination mandates and other public health measures have
  
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