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• School mask debate heads to Jason Kenney's constituency office

  12-02-2022 23:11
  
  Alberta parents upset with the removal of school masking rules made their voices heard in front of the premier's Calgary office Saturday. A group of about two dozen people – mainly parents and their children – gathered in front of Jason Kenney's southwest constituency office for a protest. They're just some of those who believe the lifting of K-12 student mask mandates is premature. "I think he's pandering to the bullies – the convoys – who are making a loud fuss about th
  
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• 'He needed help': Calgary pet assistance group provides donation for senior who was assaulted

  12-02-2022 23:03
  
  A 66-year-old Calgary man is thanking a local pet assistance group for their help after he was assaulted late Thursday evening. The man, who wishes not to be identified, was walking to a grocery store when he was attacked, assaulted and robbed of his last $22. The victim suffered minor injuries, but cared more about losing out on his money because it was allocated towards pet food for his six-year-old orange-and-white tabby named Beatrice. “A social worker had called us and said he needed
  
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• Coutts port of entry temporarily suspended: CBSA

  12-02-2022 22:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CBSA has temporarily suspended entry at the Coutts border crossing on Feb. 12, 2022.
  
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• Calls for action after fatal fires on First Nations: ‘Lives are at stake’

  12-02-2022 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three people, including a six-year-old boy, from Siksika Nation were killed in a fire last weekend.
  
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• Operations at Coutts, Alta., crossing disrupted until further notice

  12-02-2022 22:15
  
  Officials with the Canada Border Services Agency say it is temporarily unable to provide services at the Coutts, Alta., crossing due to the ongoing protest taking place nearby. The agency made the statement on Saturday afternoon, referring commercial traffic to a number of other crossings for the time being. They include:North Portal, Sask. (approximately 870 kilometres from Coutts, 853 kilometres from Sweetgrass); Regway, Sask. (approximately 800 kilometres from Coutts, 710 kilometres from Swee
  
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• Sport of disc golf soars in popularity amongst Calgarians during COVID-19 pandemic

  12-02-2022 21:31
  
  The sport of disc golf has always had its regular enthusiasts and die-hard frisbee hurlers, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated its popularity for Calgarians as a fun way to get outdoors with friends. Above-average temperatures made for the perfect conditions Saturday for the ‘Somewhat Super Bowl’ Disc Golf Tournament in Forest Lawn. About 40 players took to the tees for the competition. “It's unbelievable, if you look at the statistics of people signing up and joining th
  
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• Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 21:18
  
  Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Struggling Montreal Canadiens get goalie Andrew Hammond from Minnesota Wild - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 21:12
  
  Struggling Montreal Canadiens get goalie Andrew Hammond from Minnesota Wild  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Convoy protesters break through Surrey RCMP barricade with military-style vehicle as others march to U.S. border on foot

  12-02-2022 20:32
  
  Several commercial trucks and a military-style vehicle broke through an RCMP barricade on the Pacific Highway as they followed protesters marching to the border crossing at approximately 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Several officers were cut off from their colleagues by what Mounties described as a hostile mob. Hundreds of protesters celebrated on foot near the border crossing, with traffic at a standstill through a massive area of south Surrey. A large RCMP presence had greeted “Freedom Con
  
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• Canadian Paediatric Society questions Alberta's lifting of school mask mandates

  12-02-2022 20:15
  
  The professional body representing Canadian pediatricians is questioning the rationale behind Alberta lifting masking requirements in schools for students. In a series of statements on social media, the Canadian Paediatric Society said lifting mask mandates when so few children are vaccinated increases the risk of COVID-19 exposure while at school. "Mask-wearing reduces the risk of indoor transmission, especially in schools and other group settings," the society said in a Tweet on Friday that ta
  
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• Man arrested, another still at large following assault at Calgary business

  12-02-2022 16:38
  
  Calgary police say one man was arrested in connection with an incident that stemmed from a dispute over COVID-19 public health rules. Officials tell CTV News they responded to Pinbar, a restaurant on 17 Avenue S.W., for reports of an assault. They say a staff member was refusing entry to two men who were not willing to put on a face covering to enter the business. As a result, police say one of the men punched the staff member in the face. They fled the scene but returned while police were atten
  
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• Police stand off with Ambassador Bridge protesters; protests continue across Canada

  12-02-2022 15:51
  
  Windsor Police, as well as officers from other agencies, have been stepping up enforcement and moving in on the convoy protesters who have blocked the Ambassador Bridge for the past six days. "The Windsor Police & its policing partners have commenced enforcement at and near the Ambassador Bridge. We urge all demonstrators to act lawfully & peacefully. Commuters are still being asked to avoid the areas affected by the demonstrations at this time," the Windsor Police Service tweeted on Sat
  
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• Police move in on Ambassador Bridge protesters; Ottawa convoy remains defiant

  12-02-2022 15:51
  
    Windsor Police, as well as officers from other agencies, have been stepping up enforcement and moving in on the convoy protesters who have been blocking the Ambassador Bridge for the past six days. "The Windsor Police & its policing partners have commenced enforcement at and near the Ambassador Bridge. We urge all demonstrators to act lawfully & peacefully. Commuters are still being asked to avoid the areas affected by the demonstrations at this time," Windsor Police tweeted on Sa
  
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• Police move in on Ambassador Bridge protesters

  12-02-2022 15:51
  
  Windsor Police say their officers and "policing partners" have started to move in on the convoy protesters blocking the Ambassador Bridge. "The Windsor Police & its policing partners have commenced enforcement at and near the Ambassador Bridge. We urge all demonstrators to act lawfully & peacefully. Commuters are still being asked to avoid the areas affected by the demonstrations at this time," Windsor Police tweeted on Saturday morning. Since Friday night, the roads leading up to the br
  
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• Protesters stand their ground despite prospect of harsh penalties - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 15:22
  Protesters stand their ground despite prospect of harsh penalties  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Flower supply chain issues prompt some B.C. buyers to look local - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 15:21
  
  Flower supply chain issues prompt some B.C. buyers to look local  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Detroit Rams?' Odd Super Bowl shirts sold for Stafford fans - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 15:20
  'Detroit Rams?' Odd Super Bowl shirts sold for Stafford fans  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Russian skater's doping case to be heard Sunday at Olympics - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 15:16
  
  Russian skater's doping case to be heard Sunday at Olympics  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ottawa police form new command centre with RCMP, OPP to respond to downtown protest

  12-02-2022 10:00
  
  Ottawa police say a new "Integrated Command Centre" with the RCMP and the OPP will allow them to better respond to the occupation that has taken over downtown Ottawa streets for a third weekend. "We expect that the ICC will result in a significantly enhanced ability of our police service to respond to the current situation in our city," Ottawa police said Saturday evening. "The ICC will allow us to make the most effective use of the additional resources our policing partners have provided t
  
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• Alberta dog known for unique face to be united with another dog with similar appearance

  12-02-2022 06:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Best Boy Brodie is an Alberta rescue dog with a very unique face. His owners have found another dog with the same face in another country and are now bringing the pair together.
  
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• US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 05:49
  US to evacuate Ukraine embassy amid Russian invasion fears  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WHL: Blades win again at home, defeat Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-1 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-02-2022 05:47
  
  WHL: Blades win again at home, defeat Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-1  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Canes drop 4-1 Friday against Blades - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 05:43
  Canes drop 4-1 Friday against Blades  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Chuckwagon driver Chad Harden successfully appeals suspension, will return to Calgary Stampede

  12-02-2022 04:16
  
  Disqualified from competing after a 2019 collision that left one horse dead and three others injured, chuckwagon driver Chad Harden is now able to compete at the Calgary Stampede this summer. He was fined $10,000, and ordered to pay an additional $10,000 for causing the horse's death. Officials determined the incident was caused by driver error and was avoidable, leading to the suspension. The Calgary Stampede is now welcoming the chuckwagon driver back to compete after his disqualification was
  
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• Calgary elementary school students harassed for wearing masks in park

  12-02-2022 03:20
  
  The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is calling on the community to be respectful of the decisions of others as mask rules are set to be relaxed in school environments next week. However, that wasn't the situation a group of young students from Connaught School experienced on Friday. A parent of a student at the school said her seven-year-old son was on a walking trip to a community park with his fellow students when an individual began to harass them over wearing masks. According to a letter se
  
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• 'Almost like a pre-COVID game': Flames fans question capacity and voice mask concerns at Saddledome

  12-02-2022 03:11
  
  The Calgary Flames continued their winning ways Thursday night in front of a loud crowd at the Scotiabank Saddledome, but some fans are questioning whether all capacity and masking rules were followed.  Although Alberta lifted its vaccine passport requirement and allowed places like the Saddledome to reopen concessions, large venues are still restricted to 50 per cent capacity until at least March 1. Fans are again allowed to eat and drink in their seats, but must be masked when not doing s
  
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• One man arrested, another escapes as Airdrie RCMP execute warrant

  12-02-2022 02:29
  
  Airdrie RCMP say an officer had to jump out of the way of a speeding vehicle driven by a man wanted on warrants who was fleeing as investigators approached. It happened on Thursday at a property in Rocky View County as members of the Airdrie RCMP crime reduction unit tried to arrest a man wanted on more than 40 outstanding warrants. The man fled, police say, driving "directly at one of the officers, who was required to jump out of the way to avoid getting hit." "The suspect then fled the area dr
  
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• Edmonton man says $1 lien preventing him from selling paid-off SUV

  12-02-2022 02:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man is sharing his experience trying to sell a car, hoping it will help others. He tried to sell a new SUV he paid for but couldn't sell because there was a $1 lien on it.
  
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• University of Lethbridge students ‘caught in limbo’ as faculty strikes

  12-02-2022 01:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The second day of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association strike saw the school close its facilities to members. The strike is also impacting students.
  
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• 'It's going to feel strange': Lethbridge K-12 students get set for return to class without masks - CTV News Calgary

  12-02-2022 01:13
  
  'It's going to feel strange': Lethbridge K-12 students get set for return to class without masks  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 'It's going to feel strange': Lethbridge K-12 students get set for return to class without masks

  12-02-2022 01:13
  
  Schools in Lethbridge and across Alberta are preparing for a return to classes without masks on Monday. "We've had it on for so long it's going to feel strange having something not weighing my face down, not attached to my ears," said Michael Los, a Grade 12 student at the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. As part of the province's return to normal plan announced by Premier Jason Kenney on Feb. 8, kindergarten to Grade 12 students won't need to mask up in class as of Feb. 14. High school students
  
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• 'It's very stressful': U of L students adjust, concerned about ongoing faculty strike

  12-02-2022 00:56
  
  Faculty members at the University of Lethbridge were out walking picket lines on Friday, a day after a contract settlement couldn’t be reached, leading to a strike. That means that after having just returned to in-person classes after the winter break, students are again out of the classroom. “Since hearing about the strike, life has been tumultuous to say the least,” said Amy Cran, an anthropology student at the university. As of 11 a.m. on Friday, the University of Lethbridge
  
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• Feds to eliminate pre-arrival PCR testing for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers, source says

  12-02-2022 00:46
  
  The federal government is set to eliminate PCR testing requirements for fully vaccinated Canadians travelling outside of the country, a senior government source tells CTV News. Currently, any person who travels outside the country must provide proof of a negative molecular test, such as a PCR test, prior to returning to Canada. The test must be taken within 72 hours of scheduled departure on a flight or arrival at a land border. Ottawa is set to remove those requirements at the end of the month,
  
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• 'We have taken extra precautions': Lethbridge businesses weigh in on rise in downtown criminal activity - CTV News Calgary

  12-02-2022 00:34
  
  'We have taken extra precautions': Lethbridge businesses weigh in on rise in downtown criminal activity  CTV News Calgary
  
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• University of Lethbridge lockout begins - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2022 00:34
  
  University of Lethbridge lockout begins  Lethbridge News NowUniversity of Lethbridge students ‘caught in limbo’ as faculty strikes  Global NewsClasses cancelled at University of Lethbridge as faculty go on strike  CBC.ca‘Scary to be a student’: Lethbridge university strike raises graduation concerns  Calgary HeraldUniversity of Lethbridge faculty members go on strike  CTV News CalgaryView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Calgary airport workers feel disrespected, union close to calling a strike

  12-02-2022 00:30
  
  Contract negotiations between the union representing WestJet's ground crew and baggage staff at the Calgary International Airport have reached a boiling point with their employer, Airport Terminal Services (ATS). The two parties have been negotiating since last year but they haven’t been able to reach any agreement yet. Kevin Timms, a representative of the union together with the international association of machinists and aerospace workers stated that the ATS has provided employees with &
  
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• 1,566 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19 on Friday, 23 new coronavirus deaths

  12-02-2022 00:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  There was a small drop in the number of Albertans with COVID-19 who are in hospital on Friday while 23 additional coronavirus deaths were reported over the last 24 hours.
  
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• Alberta not following Ontario's lead with state of emergency over protest, blockade: Kenney

  12-02-2022 00:24
  
  The Alberta government won’t be following Ontario’s lead in declaring a state of emergency to address the ongoing trucker convoy protest and bridge blockade, says premier Jason Kenney. In an interview on CTV’s Question Period airing Sunday, Kenney said the province already has the necessary laws in place to take action if necessary. “We already had stronger laws than Ontario. Last year, we passed the Defensive Critical Infrastructure Act that gives the police enormous pow
  
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