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• Camp Chief Hector in need of funding amidst pandemic closures and aging infrastructure

  11-02-2022 23:58
  
  Camp Chief Hector has been a place for young children to enjoy the outdoors for generations, but the Kananaskis region facility is in desperate need of funding to continue offering those meaningful experiences. Operated by YMCA Calgary for more than 100 years, some of the camp’s newest infrastructure is still decades old and was built around the time of the First World War. The camp has now been shuttered since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but would otherwise serve 12,000 young
  
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• 'Ready to go to jail for what's right': Protesters remain defiant at Coutts border blockade

  11-02-2022 23:57
  
  Protesters at a pair of blocakdes in southern Alberta say they are "ready to go to jail" rather than give up their fight against pandemic health mandates.  A blockade has been ongoing for two weeks at the Canada-U.S. border crossing near Coutts, with traffic stopped entirely for the past number of days. RCMP has been tasked with breaking up the blockade, along with a secondary, illegal protest a few kilometres north, near Milk River on Highway 4.  Protesters are demanding that all COVI
  
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• 'Ready to go to jail for what's right': Protesters remain defiant at Coutts, Alta. border blockade

  11-02-2022 23:57
  
  Protesters at a pair of blockades in southern Alberta say they are "ready to go to jail" rather than give up their fight against pandemic health mandates.  A blockade has been ongoing for two weeks at the Canada-U.S. border crossing near Coutts, Alta. with traffic stopped entirely for the past number of days. RCMP has been tasked with breaking up the blockade, along with a secondary, illegal protest a few kilometres north, near Milk River, Alta. on Highway 4.  Protesters are demanding
  
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• Alberta labour union takes fight against Critical Infrastructure Defence Act to the Supreme Court of Canada

  11-02-2022 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The union argues the Alberta Court of Appeal based its decision on hypotheticals, even though AUPE was experiencing a "current chilling effect" from the bill's prohibitions.
  
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• Calgary's Ship and Anchor pub to require proof of vaccination until March

  11-02-2022 23:37
  
  A popular pub on 17th Avenue will be requiring its patrons prove they're vaccinated (or have received a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours) for another two weeks. The Ship and Anchor announced on Friday it will be waiting until March 1 to stop participating in Alberta's Restrictions Exemption Program (REP). Premier Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday afternoon that the controversial vaccine passport program would end as of midnight as the first stage in a three-step approach to loosening COVID
  
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• Enbridge to settle on new Mainline tolling plan by summer: CEO

  11-02-2022 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enbridge Inc. expects to settle on a new tolling plan for its Mainline pipeline system this summer, the Calgary-based company said Friday.
  
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• Dogs with jobs: Meet the Calgary Fire Department's accelerant detection dog

  11-02-2022 23:21
  
  At just five-years-old, Willow is easily the youngest member of the Calgary Fire Department. Despite her youth, the black labrador retriever has already worked on 120 investigations in the past two years. Willow's partner is fire investigator Jodie Grisdale. They've been together for the last two-and-a-half years. "Willow is an accelerant detection dog and we'll use her in fires that we deem potentially suspicious for an arson," said Grisdale. "But she's also extremely valuable when we don't rea
  
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• Conservationists raise concerns about proposed Calgary-Banff rail link

  11-02-2022 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of Canadian wildlife conservationists is once again speaking out about a proposed passenger rail project that would connect the Calgary International Airport to Banff.
  
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• Alberta plan to phase out all COVID-19 restrictions 'reckless': Public health faculty

  11-02-2022 23:03
  
  Faculty from the University of Alberta School of Public Health are voicing strong opposition to what they call the rapid relaxation of COVID-19 health measures in the province, saying it could prolong the pandemic. In an open letter sent to Premier Jason Kenney and top-ranking United Conservative officials, about 25 experts with varied experience in public health, infectious diseases and social epidemiology say the government is using selective data to support its policies. “We know and ag
  
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• Alberta union takes fight over Kenney's Bill 1 to the Supreme Court

  11-02-2022 22:37
  
  The Kenney government's Bill 1, better known as the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act, violates Albertans' rights to protest on public property, says one of the province's largest labour unions, and that's why it is forging ahead with a legal challenge. The Alberta Union of Public Employees (AUPE) first challenged Bill 1 in June 2020, saying it breached an individuals' Charter rights and would impact the union's ability to "engage in the collective bargaining process." It cited the example tha
  
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• Ottawa launches long-awaited competition for armed military drones - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 22:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Ottawa launches long-awaited competition for armed military drones  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• B.C. provides millions for Chinese Canadian museum in Vancouver's Chinatown - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 22:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  B.C. provides millions for Chinese Canadian museum in Vancouver's Chinatown  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• $100K reward offered after B.C. ski resort chairlift torched

  11-02-2022 22:15
  
  Kimberly Alpine Resort and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies are offering $100,000 to anyone who is able to identify the person or people responsible for a suspected arson at a chairlift in Kimberley. Fire broke out on Dec. 18, 2021, which resulted in the destruction of the Northstar quad chairlift control building on the main lift of Kimberley Ski Resort. RCMP and Kimberly Fire Department responded immediately and have been investigating since. Kimberley Ski Resort vice-president Matt Mosteller s
  
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• Military investigating after officer appears in anti-vaccine video - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 21:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Military investigating after officer appears in anti-vaccine video  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• More time given to ATCO, investigators to reach settlement on alleged rule breach

  11-02-2022 21:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Utilities Commission is giving ATCO Electric and commission investigators more time to negotiate a settlement over an alleged breach of regulations.
  
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• Tennessee parents, teachers push back against 'Maus' removal - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 21:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Tennessee parents, teachers push back against 'Maus' removal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• COVID-19 protests at Alberta Legislature continue, convoy halted by counter-protesters

  11-02-2022 21:16
  
  Demonstrators moved into the legislature area and downtown Edmonton for the third Saturday in a row to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and public health restrictions. Despite the temporary noise injunction the city was granted on Friday, convoys of vehicles could be heard honking their horns near the legislature grounds. While an official crowd size estimate was not available from the Edmonton Police Service, CTV News estimated there were hundreds of people, but less than at the previo
  
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• Manufacturing association says blockades taking big pinch out of Alberta’s economy

  11-02-2022 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's oil and gas manufacturing sector is facing critical supply issues as the border blockade continues.
  
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• Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

  11-02-2022 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News spoke with a pair of infectious disease specialists to check their claims.
  
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• "Go home now" Trudeau to Freedom Convoy protestors - My Lethbridge Now

  11-02-2022 21:14 via mylethbridgenow.com
  "Go home now" Trudeau to Freedom Convoy protestors  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Ex-Air Force sergeant pleads guilty to killing federal guard - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 21:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Ex-Air Force sergeant pleads guilty to killing federal guard  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Vaccine-fearing B.C. dad can't share COVID-19 social media posts with child, court rules

  11-02-2022 20:51
  
  A B.C. judge has ordered a vaccine-fearing father not to share any social media posts related to COVID-19 with his young child. In a ruling published online this week, Judge Cathaline Heinrichs also barred the dad from discussing COVID-19 vaccination with his 11-year-old son, or supplying the child with "other information about the vaccine or the disease." The case began as yet another deadlocked dispute between two parents at odds about whether to inoculate their child during the pandemic. The
  
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• Ice-Skating Rescue Dog Makes New York Debut - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 20:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Ice-Skating Rescue Dog Makes New York Debut  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Eriksen excited to prove he can play after cardiac arrest - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 20:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Eriksen excited to prove he can play after cardiac arrest  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Olds RCMP seek suspect in debit card theft

  11-02-2022 20:21
  
  Olds RCMP are looking for the public's help to identify a man wanted in connection with a stolen debit card that was used to make several fraudulent purchases. Police say a vehicle parked in the 5100 block of 51 Street in Olds was broken into at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. A Scotiabank debit card was stolen during the incident, which was then used at a number of local businesses. Police say the total value of the goods purchased was approximately $215. Investigators are now looking for th
  
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• University of Alberta public health faculty calls plan to phase out COVID-19 restrictions ‘reckless’

  11-02-2022 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Faculty from the University of Alberta's School of Public Health are voicing strong opposition to the rapid relaxation of COVID-19 health measures in the province.
  
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• Stolen vehicle used in smash-and-grab at Kensington Wine Market

  11-02-2022 19:52
  
  Calgary police are investigating a smash-and-grab at Kensington Wine Market. Police said offenders used a stolen vehicle to break the front entrance of the business, located in the 1200 block of Kensington Road N.W., at around 5 a.m. on Friday. More than $10,000 worth of damaged was caused when the black Dodge Ram pickup truck plowed into the store, according to investigators. Kensington Wine Market owner Andrew Ferguson said the thieves stole five bottles of scotch worth less than $500. “
  
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• 5 Phoenix police officers wounded in shootout at home - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 18:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  5 Phoenix police officers wounded in shootout at home  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• PM says 'everything' on the table to end blockades following Biden call

  11-02-2022 18:17
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that “everything”—with the exception of deploying the Canadian Armed Forces—is on the table to bring the ongoing protests and blockades set up across the country to an end. Trudeau declined to get into specifics about just how or when the demonstrations will be ceased, citing concerns over a violent outcome. “This unlawful activity has to end, and it will end,” Trudeau told reporters on Friday. “I can’t say too mu
  
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• Changes to COVID-19 border measures to be announced next week - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 18:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Changes to COVID-19 border measures to be announced next week  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Economic Development appoints Brad Parry as president and CEO

  11-02-2022 18:00
  
  Calgary Economic Development (CED) has announced its new president and CEO. Brad Parry will officially assume the role after serving as the interim president and CEO since July 2021. Parry joined the organization in 2019 as the vice-president of marketing and communications. "Brad has demonstrated tremendous vision and leadership since joining us and has helped instill a culture that is inclusive, collaborative and results-driven," said board chair Joe Lougheed in a news release. "Brad’s s
  
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• Police search for Nova Scotian victims after Alberta man charged with sexual assault

  11-02-2022 17:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RCMP is asking potential victims to come forward after a man who used to live in Nova Scotia was charged with sexual assault in Alberta.
  
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• Personalized plants for Valentine's Day? Calgary shop sells flora with names, personalities

  11-02-2022 16:59
  
  With Valentine's Day just days away, many Calgarians are struggling to find the perfect present for their special someone. Plantsie, a plant store located in Inglewood, may fit the bill as it's offering a fresh take on personalized plants. Co-founder Jeff Bradshaw says the company was inspired to provide "more meaningful" gifts for the "special people in our lives." Calgarians can make the plants 'meaningful’ by customizing while shopping. "Our company is different," explained Bradshaw. "W
  
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• Farmers brace for more drought conditions as unusually warm weather continues

  11-02-2022 16:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  2022 could be another tough year for Alberta's producers, with warm weather and a lack of precipitation continuing to cause drought conditions.
  
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• From Zendaya to Schwarzenegger, celebs pack Super Bowl ads - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 15:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  From Zendaya to Schwarzenegger, celebs pack Super Bowl ads  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WHL announces postponement of three games, including upcoming Lethbridge matchup - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 15:19 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  WHL announces postponement of three games, including upcoming Lethbridge matchup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ex-rep Anthony Weiner to host radio show with Curtis Sliwa - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 15:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Ex-rep Anthony Weiner to host radio show with Curtis Sliwa  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Draft standards for LTC building design, infection prevention publicly released - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 15:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Draft standards for LTC building design, infection prevention publicly released  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Enbridge to settle on new Mainline tolling plan by summer: Monaco

  11-02-2022 14:51
  
  Enbridge Inc. expects to settle on a new tolling plan for its Mainline pipeline system this summer, the Calgary-based company said Friday. The pipeline giant said it is consulting with industry about two potential options after its proposal to fill Canada's largest oil pipeline network through long-term contracts was rejected by the Canada Energy Regulator in November. One scenario being advanced is an incentive rate-making agreement that may be similar to the Competitive Toll Settlement (CTS) a
  
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• Enbridge reports $1.84B fourth-quarter profit, up from $1.78B a year ago

  11-02-2022 14:51
  
  Enbridge Inc. reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago. The company says its profit attributable to common shareholders totalled $1.84 billion or 91 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec. 31. The result compared with a profit of $1.78 billion or 88 cents per share in the same quarter a year earlier. On an adjusted basis, Enbridge says it earned 68 cents per share for the quarter compared with an adjusted profit of 56 cents per share in the final three months of 2020.
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta: 23 deaths Friday as hospitalizations remain high

  11-02-2022 14:47
  
  The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Alberta grew by 23 on Friday, while the province also retroactively set a new pandemic record of infected patients in hospital. The deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 3,741 and were of individuals ranging in age from in their 40s to more than 80 years old.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbersThe deaths reported Friday occurred over several days. Eighty-one Albertans have died due to COVID-19 over the past week. The latest ini
  
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• Hanifin leads Flames in 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

  11-02-2022 14:44
  
  Led by Noah Hanifin, Calgary's defence went on the offence on Thursday leading the red-hot Flames to a fifth straight victory. Hanifin had a goal an assist and fellow blueliners Oliver Kylington and Rasmus Andersson also scored as Calgary erupted for four goals in the second period in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tied 1-1 in the second, the go-ahead goal at 13:03 came when Andersson carried the puck into the corner before zipping a pass across the top of the crease to his defence part
  
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• Entering the high in Calgary today

  11-02-2022 14:28
  
  A new ridge of high pressure is sweeping through – as we're caught up in the exit region, we will continue to face northern wind, but by late this afternoon, that's subject to change for us. Some forecast models are convinced we'll make it up to 3 C today, but that's dependent on how rapidly our transition takes place:From the image below, the jet has pressed into B.C., and will aim to arrive here tonight, though we won't see much of a warm-up from this until tomorrow. The northerly wind w
  
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• Usher performs classic hits at star-studded Chairman's Party - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 14:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Usher performs classic hits at star-studded Chairman's Party  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Reconciliation Lethbridge to engage local media in addressing racism - Lethbrige Herald

  11-02-2022 12:11 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Reconciliation Lethbridge to engage local media in addressing racism  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Local woman accused of murder will be back in Lethbridge court next month - Medicine Hat News

  11-02-2022 12:09 via medicinehatnews.com
  Local woman accused of murder will be back in Lethbridge court next month  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Superior Court to consider border protest injunction today - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 10:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Superior Court to consider border protest injunction today  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hanifin leads Flames in 5-2 win over Maple Leafs - Lethbridge News Now

  11-02-2022 06:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Hanifin leads Flames in 5-2 win over Maple Leafs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Flames erupt in 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

  11-02-2022 06:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Led by Noah Hanifin's goal and an assist, the Calgary Flames erupted for four goals in the second period on Thursday in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, extending Calgary's winning streak to five games.
  
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• 'Significant' donation of hockey goalie equipment made to Sport Central

  11-02-2022 05:57
  
  A historic amount of hockey gear was donated to a local non-profit organization helping support kids in need to play the sport. Sport Central Alberta shared on Thursday that it had received the largest donation of goalie gear ever from the Sherwood Park Minor Hockey Association. Sheldon Oleksyn, executive director of Sports Central, told CTV News Edmonton that goalie equipment is some of the most expensive hockey gear, so it is often handed down to the point of being unusable instead of donated.
  
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