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• Dozens of convoy protest drivers ticketed by Calgary police

  07-02-2022 23:36
  
  Calgary police have issued dozens of tickets to drivers involved in a convoy throughout the city on Monday. In a tweet, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) said the demonstrations caused traffic disputations on "a number of routes" but no serious incidents were reported. As part of the convoy, police said about 20 vehicles blocked two lanes of traffic on Macleod Trail in front of city hall. Officers issued more than 30 tickets during the demonstration, with an additional 50 summonses that will be m
  
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• Edmonton doctors call on UCP to release timely opioid poisoning data

  07-02-2022 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a group of Edmonton doctors, the data it receives from the government is delayed, making it harder to respond to the ongoing opioid crisis.
  
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• Alberta NDP Leader Notley says Premier Kenney is pandering to COVID-19 protesters

  07-02-2022 23:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  'We are a nation of laws and it's time this UCP government remember that these laws apply to everyone — even if you happen to want their vote in the leadership review.'
  
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• Wind warnings issued for much of southern Alberta, parts of northwest Alberta

  07-02-2022 23:09
  
  With gusts up to 110 km/h expected Monday afternoon and evening, wind warnings are in place from Environment Canada from the Drumheller-Three Hills area south to the U.S. border, as well as parts of northwest Alberta. "Near zero visibility in blowing dust has been observed and is creating hazardous travel conditions. The blowing dust is expected to continue while winds remain strong," read the warning. "Winds will begin to ease (Monday night). Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause in
  
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• Calgary senior loses $10,000 in 'grandparent scam'

  07-02-2022 23:04
  
  He thought he was helping keep his grandson out of jail, but he was instead the victim of a grandparent scam Calgary police say is sweeping through the city. Ted Mayer says his father received a phone call from an unlisted number on Friday, with the people on the other end pretending to be his grandson and an RCMP officer. "He said, 'grandpa, do you know who this is?' And my dad went 'no... no. I don't know who this is.' And he repeated it and said 'you know who this is, don't you?' And my dad s
  
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• Alberta NDP Leader Notley says premier is pandering to COVID-19 blockaders

  07-02-2022 22:58
  
  Alberta's Opposition Leader says Premier Jason Kenney is treating illegal blockaders with kid gloves to curry favour with them and their supporters at a crucial upcoming party leadership vote. Rachel Notley said it's indicative of a premier and a United Conservative government too often willing to sacrifice principles for short-term votes and support. “We are a nation of laws and it's time this UCP government remember that these laws apply to everyone - even if you happen to want their vot
  
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• Supreme Court's Wagner says justice system must continue modernizing beyond pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  07-02-2022 22:57
  
  Supreme Court's Wagner says justice system must continue modernizing beyond pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• National advocates question, resign from Alberta committee to reduce opioid overdoses

  07-02-2022 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  A pair of national advocacy organizations have resigned from Alberta's committee to study safe supply of opioids, questioning the government's true motives.
  
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• Justice Dept. signals it may allow safe injection sites - Lethbridge News Now

  07-02-2022 22:34
  Justice Dept. signals it may allow safe injection sites  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary's Mac's U18 AAA hockey tournament rescheduled for April

  07-02-2022 22:17
  
  After being cancelled in December during the fourth wave of COVID-19, the Mac's U18 AAA hockey tournament has been rescheduled for April. The 24-team tournament – which is one of the world's most prestigious at the U18 level and has been ongoing since 1978 – is set for April 6-10 and will feature eight, three-team pools competing at Max Bell Arena, Flames Community Arena and Father David Bauer. Rosters will be announced March 1 and tickets go on sale Feb. 15.  
  
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• Wind warning: dust storm leads to collisions, highway closure near Taber

  07-02-2022 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  A strong dust storm reduced visibility near Taber on Monday, resulting in several collisions and triggering the closure of Highway 3 between range roads 185 and 190.
  
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• Wind warning: dust storm leads to collisions, brief highway closure near Taber

  07-02-2022 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  A strong dust storm reduced visibility near Taber on Monday afternoon, resulting in several collisions and triggering the closure of Highway 3 for a few hours.
  
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• 9 Calgary spots make list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada

  07-02-2022 22:16
  
  With Valentine's Day just a week away Open Table has released its list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2022, and Calgary has nine eateries that are featured. The list, released on Monday, draws upon information from more than 720,000 restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable Canada users in 2021. "This Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to fall in love with restaurants once again,” said OpenTable Canada spokesperson Matt Davis in a news release. "Our Top 10
  
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• Severely reduced visibility on Hwy-3 east of Coaldale - Lethbridge News Now

  07-02-2022 21:40
  Severely reduced visibility on Hwy-3 east of Coaldale  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Three dead in house fire on Siksika Nation - Lethbridge News Now

  07-02-2022 20:50
  
  Three dead in house fire on Siksika Nation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• RCMP find vehicle of Red Deer woman killed during theft

  07-02-2022 20:25
  
  The vehicle of a 30-year-old woman killed in a Red Deer carjacking last week has been found. On Monday, police said the 2018 Kia Rio belonging to Reichel Alpeche had been located. Alpeche's death was ruled a homicide by police after she was found in distress on 59 Street, between Gaetz Avenue and 54 Avenue, on Feb. 1. Mounties said Alpeche had “interrupted” the theft of her car and tried to intervene. She died as a result of the injuries she sustained when the thief fled th
  
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• University of Lethbridge faculty vote 92% in favour of strike, negotiations continue

  07-02-2022 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Unless a settlement is reached, University of Lethbridge faculty association members will go on strike at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10.
  
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• University of Lethbridge faculty vote 92% in favour of strike › Prairie Post - Prairie Post

  07-02-2022 19:33
  University of Lethbridge faculty vote 92% in favour of strike › Prairie Post  Prairie Post
  
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• Lethbridge gives over 2000 shoeboxes to children in need - Lethbridge News Now

  07-02-2022 19:24
  Lethbridge gives over 2000 shoeboxes to children in need  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary launches new program to help small businesses succeed online

  07-02-2022 18:26
  
  The City of Calgary is hoping a new program that launched Monday will help small businesses succeed in the online world. The Digital Service Squad is made up of 15 local post-secondary students who can provide free one-on-one support to small businesses by offering digital transformation support, social media strategy, website building, point-of-sale assistance; search engine optimization tips, assistance creating customer databases and help streamlining business processes. "The pandemic, and th
  
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• 2nd guilty plea planned in alleged plot to kidnap Whitmer - Lethbridge News Now

  07-02-2022 17:58
  2nd guilty plea planned in alleged plot to kidnap Whitmer  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fracking linked to largest slow-slip earthquake recorded in Western Canada

  07-02-2022 17:46
  
  Western Canada's largest slow-slip earthquake on record has been detected and researchers from the University of Calgary say it appears to correlate to hydraulic fracturing operations. The collaborative study, involving research teams in both Canada and China, has found evidence linking two 'slow-slip' earthquakes in northeastern B.C. to 'fracking' in the area. The larger of the two earthquakes, the equivalent of a magnitude five seismic event, took place over several days and satellite measurem
  
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• WestJet cancels 20 per cent of March flights as travel restrictions, test requirements continue

  07-02-2022 17:27
  
  WestJet has again made significant cuts to its flight schedules as the airline continues to navigate the barriers facing air travel due to COVID-19. The Calgary-based company said Monday that flights in March have been consolidated. In a news release, WestJet complained that air travel is the most tested, yet most restricted consumer activity in Canada. "Travel advisories, restrictions and testing requirements were meant to be temporary, yet our industry has now reached an impasse that is s
  
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• WestJet cuts 20 per cent of flights in March, calls for reopening timeline

  07-02-2022 17:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet is calling for periodic testing upon arrival only and an end to quarantines for travellers awaiting results when they return from abroad.
  
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• 3 dead in Siksika Nation house fire

  07-02-2022 16:20
  
  Three members of the Siksika Nation are dead following a devastating house fire on the nation east of Calgary. Siksika Nation chief and council confirm the fire broke out in the early morning hours of Feb. 5 and, despite the efforts of emergency crews, the blaze claimed three lives. "Leadership commends the work of Siksika Fire and Rescue, EMS, RCMP and Siksika Mental Health and Wellness Services," said the office of chief and council in a statement issued Sunday. "These types of incidents are d
  
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• Trucker convoy protests 'need to end' say feds, facing more calls to step up

  07-02-2022 16:19
  
  The federal government is calling for the trucker convoy protests to end and are proposing to plan next steps in coordination with provincial and municipal governments, though as the demonstrations stretch into their second week in the nation's capital, calls continue for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s officials to do more to see the situation resolved. “These blockades and occupations need to end. Unlawful activities are not the way to offer meaningful involvement in government pol
  
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• Trucker convoy protests 'need to end' say federal officials

  07-02-2022 16:19
  
  The federal government is calling for the trucker convoy protests to end, pledging to plan next steps in coordination with provincial and municipal governments. Though, as the anti-COVID-19 mandate demonstrations stretch into their second week in the nation's capital, and worldwide attention fixates on Ottawa, calls continue for officials to do more to resolve the situation. “These blockades and occupations need to end. Unlawful activities are not the way to offer meaningful involvement in
  
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• 'It has to stop': PM Trudeau calls for trucker convoy protesters to pack up

  07-02-2022 16:19
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for an end to the trucker convoy protests that are now stretching into their second week in the nation's capital. “It has to stop,” Trudeau said during an emergency debate in the House of Commons on Monday night. “Everyone's tired of COVID, but these protests are not the way to get through it.” “People of Ottawa don't deserve to be harassed in their own neighbourhoods, don’t deserve to be confronted with the inherent vi
  
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• Feds calling for trucker convoy protest to end, propose special meeting to plan next steps

  07-02-2022 16:19
  
  The federal government is calling for the trucker convoy protests to end, and are proposing a special meeting with provincial and municipal governments to plan next steps, including enforcing existing provincial sanctions, as the demonstrations stretch into their second week in the nation's capital. “These blockades and occupations need to end. Unlawful activities are not the way to offer meaningful involvement in government policy development,” said Transport Minister Omar Alghabra
  
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• Facing calls to do more, Trudeau says trucker convoy 'has to stop'

  07-02-2022 16:19
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for an end to the trucker convoy protests that are now stretching into their second week in the nation's capital. “It has to stop,” Trudeau said during an emergency debate in the House of Commons on Monday night. “Everyone's tired of COVID, but these protests are not the way to get through it.” In his address Trudeau vowed his government will “be there” to meet the requests for assistance, as pressure ramps up for all l
  
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• Ottawa residents, protesters scheduled in court - Lethbridge News Now

  07-02-2022 15:37
  Ottawa residents, protesters scheduled in court  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Exceptional warmth for Calgary

  07-02-2022 15:09
  
  "Wow, what a solid weekend! I hope this sticks around!" Sure thing, amigo. The following is what persists and redevelops for the next little while: Two elements of note for you: the high in northern California, whose ridge digs into the Peace River Valley; and the Alberta Clipper (low) in Manitoba. The high is continuing to latch onto warm air and pile it northward. The low will then grab that air from the Rockies and shove it at us. When the low moves too far along, we rest on the ridge's laure
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta: Death count grows by 39 as hospitalizations show signs of slowing

  07-02-2022 14:53
  
  Alberta’s COVID-19 death count grew by 39 over the weekend, according to the province’s latest data update on Monday. The deaths were in individuals ranging in age from in their 30s to more than 80 years old and bring the total number of COVID-19 in deaths in Alberta up to 3,673.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by neighbourhoodDelays in death reporting mean the dates of death are spread out across several days. The province is
  
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• Canada surprises with bronze medal in mixed team ski jump

  07-02-2022 14:43
  
  Canada won a surprise bronze medal in the mixed team ski jumping competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The Canadian team of Alexandria Loutitt, Matthew Soukup, Abigail Strate and Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes placed third with a combined score of 844.6 points. Slovenia won the gold medal in dominating style with 1,001.5 points, while Russia took silver with 890.3 points.More news from the 2022 Winter Games in BeijingToronto's Boyd-Clowes, 30, secured the bronze on Canada's final jump, travelling 1
  
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• Municipal input needed before Alberta eases COVID-19 restrictions: Gondek

  07-02-2022 14:32
  
  Premier Jason Kenney says he expects to announce Alberta's plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions this week, but Calgary's mayor says a meeting with municipal leaders needs to happen before changes are made. According to Kenney, the restrictions exemptions program — a rebranded vaccine passport initiative — would be the first to go. In a Feb. 4 tweet that remains pinned to the top of the premier's Twitter page, the premier said "the COVID cabinet committee will approve a plan to lift res
  
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• Canadian Boutin wins bronze in short-track speedskating

  07-02-2022 14:15
  
  Canada's Kim Boutin has won bronze in women's short-track speedskating at the Beijing Olympics.More news from the 2022 Winter Games in BeijingMore to come...
  
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• Fort McMurray councillor faces call for investigation of Indigenous comments

  07-02-2022 14:10
  
  Councillors in Fort McMurray have called on their integrity commissioner to investigate allegations that one of their members accused Indigenous people of coming to the city to get drunk and fight. Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Mayor Sandy Bowman says in a statement that Coun. Shafiq Dogar made the comments during a debate Thursday on a motion regarding prevention and awareness initiatives for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. Bowman says he didn't fully
  
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• Parrot, McMorris share the podium again, Canada dominates men's snowboard slopestyle - Lethbridge News Now

  07-02-2022 11:34
  Parrot, McMorris share the podium again, Canada dominates men's snowboard slopestyle  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Global Lethbridge Sports Recap: Feb. 7 - Globalnews.ca

  07-02-2022 09:00
  
  Global Lethbridge Sports Recap: Feb. 7  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Max Parrot captures Canada's 1st gold at Beijing Olympics, Mark McMorris bronze in slopestyle

  07-02-2022 06:36
  
  Canada's Maxence Parrot captured Canada's first gold medal at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing with a top performance in snowboarding slopestyle while Mark McMorris captured bronze on Monday. Parrot claimed top of the podium with a best run of 90.96 points while McMorris took third spot with 88.53. China's Su Yiming took home silver with 88.70. Parrot stomped his winning score during his second of three runs at Genting Snow Park while McMorris secured bronze on his third and final run.More news
  
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• Canada tops Russia after refusing to take the ice over COVID-19 results

  07-02-2022 05:56
  
  Canada's 6-1 win over Russia in Olympic women's hockey Monday featured the strange visual of players on both teams wearing masks under their cages after a delayed puck drop. Sarah Fillier, Jamie Lee Rattray, Sarah Nurse, Rebecca Johnston, Erin Ambrose and captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored for Canada, which caps Pool A against the United States in a battle of 3-0 teams Tuesday. Goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer stopped 11 of 12 shots for the win in her first start of the tournament.More news from t
  
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• Calgary Stampeders extend American defensive back Jonathan Moxey

  07-02-2022 05:43
  
  The Calgary Stampeders are sticking with defensive back Jonathan Moxey, signing the American to an extension. The club announced the deal Sunday, with Stamps president and general manager John Hufnagel saying in a release that Moxey's versatility provides options heading into training camp. Moxey played 13 regular-season games for Calgary in 2021, recording 24 defensive tackles, four special-teams stops, two interceptions, five knockdowns and a fumble recovery. The 27-year-old from West Palm Bea
  
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• Fire tears through Ramada Hotel in Cochrane

  07-02-2022 05:17
  Fire crews from neighbouring communities had to be called in to help with a fire that broke out in the Ramada hotel in Cochrane on Sunday. Cochrane Fire Service (CFS) received a call around 2 p.m. about smoke coming from the building. When firefighters arrived they said there was smoke coming from the northwest corner of the hotel. “We experienced really heavy winds here in Cochrane so it spread the fire very fast,” said Insp. Jeff Avery with the CFS. Crews from several surrounding a
  
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• Warm but windy week, including double-digit highs

  07-02-2022 04:34
  
  There’s a stretch of unusually warm weather ahead, accompanied by gusty westerly winds. Northwestern and southwestern parts of Alberta are expected to be hit the hardest with wind gusts of up to 90 km/h. Wind speeds pick up in Calgary by mid-morning with a brief period of extreme gusts reaching close to 70 or 80 km/h. This diminishes slightly through the afternoon with gusts reaching 50 to 60 km/h at times.The dry westerly flow contributes to the double-digit highs through most of the week
  
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