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• Calgary police officers deployed to Ottawa

  18-02-2022 23:59
  
  Calgary Police Service officers have been deployed to Ottawa to assist with efforts to clear a massive protest in the nation's capital. In a statement on social media, CPS said "similar to other law enforcement organizations across Canada, a contingent of CPS officers has been deployed to assist the Ottawa Police Service." The statement didn't say how many CPS members are in Ottawa, what capacity they are serving in, or how long they would be deployed. "Sufficient officer resources have been res
  
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• Weapons seized at West Lethbridge home - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 23:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Judge rejects effort by Trump to toss Jan. 6 lawsuits - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 22:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Judge rejects effort by Trump to toss Jan. 6 lawsuits  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Law Society of Alberta reviewing conduct of Tyler Shandro while minister of health

  18-02-2022 22:53
  
  The Law Society of Alberta will hold a hearing to decide if former health minister Tyler Shandro breached its code of conduct. Shandro was health minister from April 2019 until Sept. 21, 2021, when he resigned and was moved to the labour and immigration portfolio, switching with now Health Minister Jason Copping. The law society hearing will look into a series of incidents from 2020, including a March altercation when a Calgary doctor claims Shandro and his wife yelled at him on his driveway. An
  
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• MRU drops vaccination requirement for on-campus learning

  18-02-2022 22:26
  
  Mount Royal University is joining other post-secondary institutions in Calgary in dropping vaccination policies. A letter posted to MRU's website on Friday explained that all students originally scheduled for in-person leaning will return to campus on Feb. 28, and its vaccination policy will be dropped as of March 1. "Vaccination verification will not be required to enroll in courses for future semesters," said the letter, send on behalf of president and vice-chancellor Tim Rahilly. "This also m
  
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• University of Lethbridge faculty strike now in its second week - CBC.ca

  18-02-2022 22:19 via cbc.ca
  
  University of Lethbridge faculty strike now in its second week  CBC.ca
  
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• Politicians condemn violence at Coastal GasLink construction site in northern B.C. - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 21:08 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Politicians condemn violence at Coastal GasLink construction site in northern B.C.  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• MLB cancels spring games through March 4 due to lockout - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 20:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  MLB cancels spring games through March 4 due to lockout  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge police seize weapons from west-end home | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  18-02-2022 20:57 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge police seize weapons from west-end home | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge man faces charges after weapons found during bust

  18-02-2022 20:57
  Authorities arrested a 35-year-old Lethbridge man after they found firearms, ammunition and body armour inside a home. The violent crimes unit of the Lethbridge police executed a search warrant on a home in the 100 block of Jerry Potts Boulevard West at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Thursday. During the operation, they found two loaded firearms as well as body armour and a quantity of ammunition. Craig Sweetgrass, 35, was arrested at the scene without incident. He is charged with:Two counts of poss
  
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• Archivist: Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 20:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Archivist: Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hearings for accused in Coutts border blockade pushed to March

  18-02-2022 20:22
  Four Alberta men, accused of plotting to kill Mounties during the Coutts border blockade, will have their hearings next month. A Lethbridge judge adjourned the matter to March 15 after learning from the lawyer representing two of the defendants that more time was needed to prepare the case. The prosecution agreed that it also needed time to review the evidence. Chris Carbert, Christopher Lysak, Anthony Olienick and Jerry Morin remain in custody and police say the group planned to take action aga
  
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• Canada stands to have Tokyo relay medal upgraded over Ujah doping - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 20:19 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canada stands to have Tokyo relay medal upgraded over Ujah doping  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cost of Trans Mountain expansion rises 70% to $21.4 billion - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 19:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Cost of Trans Mountain expansion rises 70% to $21.4 billion  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Many Southern Alberta farms in desperate need of moisture - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 19:30 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Many Southern Alberta farms in desperate need of moisture  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Law Society of Alberta to hold hearing over former health minister Tyler Shandro’s conduct

  18-02-2022 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Law Society of Alberta is set to hold a hearing to determine whether Labour and Immigration Minister Tyler Shandro breached the society's code of conduct.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline expansion cost climbs 70%, now $21.4B

  18-02-2022 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Crown corporation behind the massive project says the total cost has increased 70 per cent from its earlier estimate of $12.6 billion.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline expansion bill climbs 70 per cent to $21.4 billion

  18-02-2022 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Crown corporation behind the massive project says the total cost has increased 70 per cent from its earlier estimate of $12.6 billion.
  
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• Police search for 2 vehicles connected to deadly Calgary house fire

  18-02-2022 19:14
  
  Calgary police are searching for two vehicles connected to a residence that was the site of a deadly fire on Friday and the death is being considered suspicious. Calgary EMS officials said paramedics were called about 5 a.m. to a home on Douglas Ridge Green S.E. for reports of a fire. One person was found dead inside after it was extinguished, police said. The CPS major crimes and arson units are investigating.Late Friday, police issued a release saying they are searching for a grey 2009 Chevrol
  
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• Major crimes, arson units investigate Calgary house fire death, considered suspicious

  18-02-2022 19:14
  
  The death of a person found deceased at a southeast Calgary house fire on Friday is being considered suspicious, police said. Calgary EMS officials said paramedics were called about 5 a.m. to a home on Douglas Ridge Green S.E. for reports of a fire. The CPS major crimes and arson units are investigating.Firefighters evacuated nearby homes as a precaution. One person was found inside after the fire was extinguished. police said.An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday.  Anyone with informat
  
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• 1 adult found dead at Calgary house fire, police investigating

  18-02-2022 19:14
  
  Calgary police are investigating a house fire in the community of Douglasdale where at least one person has been found dead. Calgary EMS officials said paramedics were called to a home on Douglas Ridge Green S.E. on Friday for reports of a fire. One adult was pronounced dead at the scene, EMS said.  Firefighters evacuated nearby homes as a precaution. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available. 
  
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• Lethbridge pharmacies offering free COVID-19 test kits - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 19:10 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge pharmacies offering free COVID-19 test kits  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cost of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion soars 70 per cent to $21.4 billion

  18-02-2022 19:09
  
  The projected cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has soared 70 per cent to $21.4 billion, while its completion is delayed. The Crown corporation behind the massive project says the total cost has increased from its earlier estimate of $12.6 billion. Trans Mountain Corp. partially blames the cost increases on the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the November 2021 flooding in British Columbia. The company also says the project will not be completed until the third quarter of 2023. I
  
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• California bill would allow citizens to enforce weapons ban - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 19:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  California bill would allow citizens to enforce weapons ban  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Judge sentences cop who killed Daunte Wright to 2 years - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 18:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Judge sentences cop who killed Daunte Wright to 2 years  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada's Connolly, Lainesse added to UFC Fight Night card in April - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 18:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Canada's Connolly, Lainesse added to UFC Fight Night card in April  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Surging commodity prices lead to spike in Alberta utility bills

  18-02-2022 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Homeowners who haven't locked into fixed contracts for their natural gas and electricity are reporting huge increases in their bills this winter.
  
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• Lethbridge Police Service hires firm for new Employee Experience Listening Tour - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 17:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Police Service hires firm for new Employee Experience Listening Tour  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Spain: Conservative party rift grows into all-out battle - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 15:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Spain: Conservative party rift grows into all-out battle  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Greece: 2 trapped in burning ferry, 11 others missing - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 15:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Greece: 2 trapped in burning ferry, 11 others missing  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Municipalities come together in hopes of replacing Nanton Community Health Centre - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 15:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Municipalities come together in hopes of replacing Nanton Community Health Centre  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary gets another blast of winter weather this weekend

  18-02-2022 15:29
  
  The trough swinging down from the Polar Regions extends well into the US, and has us set up under northwesterly flow for the day – the key word there will most certainly be "north." Following morning flurries, we'll get some afternoon sunshine and a slowly-rising temperature. The trend will continue through the night and into Saturday morning, where gusts will hit the 40 to 50 km/h marker overnight. Later in the day, we hit our last high above 5 C for a while. Then… things take a tu
  
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• COVID-19 in Alberta: 8 deaths, hospitalizations under 1,500

  18-02-2022 15:24
  
  COVID-19 hospitalizations are under 1,500 in Alberta on Friday, the province reports. There are 1,494 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, 116 of whom are in ICU. The province reported eight deaths caused by COVID-19, increasing the death toll to 3,830.Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbers COVID-19 in Edmonton: Numbers broken down by neighbourhood Infographics: COVID-19 cases in CalgaryAlberta added 619 cases from PCR tests on Friday. The known active case count is just over 15,000, b
  
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• Rebel leader in east Ukraine announces civilian evacuation - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 14:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Rebel leader in east Ukraine announces civilian evacuation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police moving in on Ottawa protesters, making arrests

  18-02-2022 14:31
  
  Large numbers of police officers are moving in on protesters in downtown Ottawa and making arrests during an intense clash with the demonstrators who have so far refused to leave the area. Images show police moving slowly on a relatively smaller line of protesters, with some demonstrators being pulled out of the group and onto the ground before being arrested. Protesters have linked arms, standing face-to-face with police while chanting "freedom," "hold the line," "my body, my choice" and singin
  
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• Police move in on Ottawa protesters, 3rd convoy organizer arrested

  18-02-2022 14:31
  
  Large numbers of police officers are moving in on protesters in downtown Ottawa and making arrests — including high profile organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber and Pat King — during an intense clash with the demonstrators who have so far refused to leave the area. Convoy organizer Pat King livestreamed his arrest on Facebook. He is seen in a vehicle with at least two other people as an officer asks him to step out. A second officer is seen on the passenger side of the vehicle. King
  
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• Police make over 100 arrests in Ottawa, accuse protesters of assaulting officers

  18-02-2022 14:31
  
  Large numbers of police officers are moving in on protesters in downtown Ottawa and making arrests — including high profile organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber and Pat King — during an intense clash with the demonstrators who have so far refused to leave the area. Ottawa police say they have made more than 100 arrests as of Friday evening and towed 21 vehicles. During a Friday afternoon press conference, Interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell called the plan to move in on protesters
  
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• Police make at least 70 arrests in Ottawa, say operation to run '24 hours a day' if needed

  18-02-2022 14:31
  
  Large numbers of police officers are moving in on protesters in downtown Ottawa and making arrests — including high profile organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber and Pat King — during an intense clash with the demonstrators who have so far refused to leave the area. Ottawa police say they have made 70 arrests as of Friday afternoon and towed at least 21 vehicles. During a Friday afternoon press conference, Interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell called the plan to move in on protesters
  
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• Police make at least 70 arrests in Ottawa, accuse protesters of assaulting officers

  18-02-2022 14:31
  
  Large numbers of police officers are moving in on protesters in downtown Ottawa and making arrests — including high profile organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber and Pat King — during an intense clash with the demonstrators who have so far refused to leave the area. Ottawa police say they have made 70 arrests as of Friday afternoon and towed at least 21 vehicles. During a Friday afternoon press conference, Interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell called the plan to move in on protesters
  
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• Police make at least 21 arrests in Ottawa; interim chief to provide update

  18-02-2022 14:31
  
  Large numbers of police officers are moving in on protesters in downtown Ottawa and making arrests — including high profile organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber and Pat King — during an intense clash with the demonstrators who have so far refused to leave the area. Ottawa police say they have made at least 21 arrests, as of Friday afternoon, and towed 21 vehicles. Among those arrested is convoy organizer Pat King, who livestreamed his arrest on Facebook. He is seen in a vehicle
  
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• Decoded DNA Takes Tasmanian Tiger One Step Closer to Resurrection - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 14:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Decoded DNA Takes Tasmanian Tiger One Step Closer to Resurrection  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Prince Harry lawyers say he feels unsafe bringing kids to UK - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 14:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Prince Harry lawyers say he feels unsafe bringing kids to UK  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• The latest on convoy protest against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 12:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  The latest on convoy protest against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Historical Society hopes to add to their ranks - Medicine Hat News

  18-02-2022 12:43 via medicinehatnews.com
  Lethbridge Historical Society hopes to add to their ranks  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Lethbridge Historical Society hopes to add to their ranks - Lethbrige Herald

  18-02-2022 12:15 via lethbridgeherald.com
  
  Lethbridge Historical Society hopes to add to their ranks  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Tales of redemption: Canada adds Olympic medals in halfpipe, speedskating, curling - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 11:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Tales of redemption: Canada adds Olympic medals in halfpipe, speedskating, curling  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Miller's OT goal leads Canucks past Sharks 5-4 - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 07:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Miller's OT goal leads Canucks past Sharks 5-4  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Austin Watson scores winner, Senators beat Sabres 3-1 - Lethbridge News Now

  18-02-2022 05:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Austin Watson scores winner, Senators beat Sabres 3-1  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• New group hopes people venture further south to explore Alberta's Rockies - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca - Globalnews.ca

  18-02-2022 05:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  New group hopes people venture further south to explore Alberta's Rockies - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca  Globalnews.ca
  
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• New group hopes people venture further south to explore Alberta’s Rockies - Globalnews.ca

  18-02-2022 05:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  New group hopes people venture further south to explore Alberta’s Rockies  Globalnews.ca
  
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