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• South Asian Canadian truckers turned off by ‘freedom convoy’ mull other career paths

  21-02-2022 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Frustration at the recent blockades and encampment in Ottawa may be the final straw atop concerns ranging from wages to road safety and exhausting working conditions.
  
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• 'It's a sledgehammer': Emergencies Act vote scheduled as Alberta politicians react

  21-02-2022 23:19
  
  Parliament will vote Monday evening in the House of Commons on whether to invoke the Emergencies Act. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that he is hopeful all members will vote in favour of its invocation, calling it ‘the responsible thing to do.’ “Just in the past (few) days there was a convoy from Fort McMurray destined for Ottawa that was largely turned away at the Manitoba/(Ontario) border (boundary)  based on the laws and the powers in the Emergencies Act,&
  
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• Alberta finance minister to wear same boots as last year on budget day

  21-02-2022 23:11
  
  On budget day this week, Alberta's finance minister will wear the same pair of cowboy boots he wore last year while tabling the fiscal plan for the province. Instead of hosting a shoe unveiling, the province released a video Monday revealing Travis Toews would wear the same pair of boots he purchased from Calgary's Alberta Boot Company last year. "They've served me well over the past year, and I will be wearing them again this year," Toews said in the video. The storied Canadian tradition of fin
  
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• 'It's too boring sitting at home': Calgarians make most of frigid Family Day

  21-02-2022 22:19
  
  A dump of snow and wind chill dipping into the minus 30s doesn't appeal to many, but the conditions didn't keep all Calgarians cooped up this Family Day. While the river walk in East Village didn't see the usual hustle and bustle of most holidays, there were a few people out enjoying the fresh, though frigid, air. "It just feels better to get exercise and get warm," said Barbara Hennessey, with little icicles covering her eyelashes. She'd been walking outside for about an hour and a half and say
  
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• RCMP says it did not provide names of convoy donors to financial institutions

  21-02-2022 21:24
  
  The RCMP said Monday that it has not provided banks a list of donors who contributed to the “Freedom Convoy” fundraising efforts, rather the intelligence they provided to financial institutions included the identities of “influencers in the illegal protest” and owners and drivers of vehicles who did not leave the protest zone. In a statement, the RCMP outlined how it followed the Emergency Economic Measures Order under the Emergencies Act, and said that the federal police
  
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• Calgary Flames centre Lindholm leads NHL's three stars of the week

  21-02-2022 20:48
  
  Calgary Flames centre Elias Lindholm, Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad and Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger are the NHL's three stars of the week. Lindholm ranked second in the NHL with eight points (four goals, four assists) over three games as the Flames moved into first place in the Pacific Division and extended their winning streak to nine games. The 27-year-old Swede has points in each game during Calgary's streak and has scored in a career-high seven consecutive games, one sh
  
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• How Robert-Houdin Quelled A Rebellion With Illusions And Magic - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 20:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby victory - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 20:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• MLB lockout talks resume in Florida; players, owners on hand - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 20:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  MLB lockout talks resume in Florida; players, owners on hand  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rolling recycling bin used in theft of fragrances from Okotoks Shoppers Drug Mart

  21-02-2022 19:48
  
  RCMP members are attempting to identify a man who rolled a large recycling bin into an Okotoks pharmacy and rolled it out full of perfume and cologne. Officers responded to reports of a break-and-enter at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Southridge Drive at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Feb. 15 after a man entered the store, which was closed at the time, with a green residential compost bin. Mounties say the man, who was dressed in black, stole a significant amount of fragrances. According to RCMP, a dark
  
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• Rolling compost bin used in theft of fragrances from Okotoks Shoppers Drug Mart

  21-02-2022 19:48
  
  RCMP members are attempting to identify a man who rolled a large compost bin into an Okotoks pharmacy and rolled it out full of perfume and cologne. Officers responded to reports of a break-and-enter at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Southridge Drive at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Feb. 15 after a man entered the store, which was closed at the time, with a green residential compost bin. Mounties say the man, who was dressed in black, stole a significant amount of fragrances. According to RCMP, a dark c
  
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• Calgary Flames centre Lindholm leads NHL's three stars of the week - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 18:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Calgary Flames centre Lindholm leads NHL's three stars of the week  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta finance minister to wear repeat budget day shoes

  21-02-2022 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews has chosen to re-wear last year's budget shoes for Alberta's budget 2022, which will be tabled this Thursday.
  
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• Canadian tennis star Auger-Aliassime withdraws from Dubai with back injury - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 18:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadian tennis star Auger-Aliassime withdraws from Dubai with back injury  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Druh Farrell announces intention to run for Alberta NDP

  21-02-2022 17:40
  
  A former Calgary councillor who did not seek re-election in the 2021 municipal election now has her sights set on provincial politics. In a social media post, Druh Farrell announced Monday morning that she would be seeking the Alberta New Democratic Party nomination for Calgary-Bow. "As a born and raised Albertan I can no longer stand by as the government attacks our education and healthcare systems, makes everyday life more expensive, and proposes devastating changes to our wild places," said F
  
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• Emergency situation 'not over' PM Trudeau says after police crackdown in the capital

  21-02-2022 17:21
  
  Invoking the Emergencies Act has been necessary, but the situation that prompted it is “not something we ever want to see again,” nor is it over, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday. Asked whether the wide-spanning national emergency powers are still required, given the blockades at border crossings have been alleviated and downtown Ottawa is quiet and largely free from trucks or convoy protesters after a weekend of massive police operations, Trudeau said he doesn’t wa
  
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• Alberta investing in women's success in IT - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 17:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• 3rd officer testifies in federal trial in Floyd's killing - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 16:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Putin mulls independence of separatist Ukraine regions - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 15:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Putin mulls independence of separatist Ukraine regions  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Turning an injury into an opportunity - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 15:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• A few chilly days ahead for Calgary

  21-02-2022 15:02
  
  After experiencing an average high of nearly 3.5 C, February's averages aim to balance back toward the freezing mark through this week. We'll be experiencing a wicked chill, thanks to a large band of cold air following our cold front from the other day. In northern Alberta, wind chill values range as cool as the -50 margin. Here in Calgary, wind chills will be consistent in the high -20s and low -30s. The jet stream is well out over the Pacific, diving south and cradling California as we cope wi
  
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• A few chilly day ahead for Calgary

  21-02-2022 15:02
  
  After experiencing an average high of nearly 3.5 C, February's averages aim to balance back toward the freezing mark through this week. We'll be experiencing a wicked chill, thanks to a large band of cold air following our cold front from the other day. In northern Alberta, wind chill values range as cool as the -50 margin. Here in Calgary, wind chills will be consistent in the high -20s and low -30s. The jet stream is well out over the Pacific, diving south and cradling California as we cope wi
  
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• Early morning shooting in Forest Lawn sends 1 to hospital in serious condition

  21-02-2022 14:25
  
  The Calgary Police Service is on the hunt for two suspects following a shooting in a southeast neighbourhood that sent a man to hospital. Officers responded to the 2600 block of 37th Street S.E., in the community of Forest Lawn, at around 4:30 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Police located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The man, age not confirmed, was taken to hospital by ambulance in serious but stable condition. Officials say he sustained injuries to his legs. Two suspects, a male
  
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• House of Commons passes Emergencies Act motion after fractious debate

  21-02-2022 10:35
  
  The House of Commons has passed a motion to approve the extraordinary and temporary measures in the Emergencies Act, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked last week in a bid to end blockades in Ottawa and at several border crossings. The motion to confirm the declaration of emergency passed 185-151, with the New Democrats voting in favour alongside the minority Liberal government. New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh said earlier Monday his party would support the motion, but withdraw that su
  
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• Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet happy with his all-star experience - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 07:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet happy with his all-star experience  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hitmen drop seventh straight game with loss to Blades

  21-02-2022 05:59
  
  Kyle Crnkovic added to his league-leading scoring total with two more goals and an assist as the Saskatoon Blades beat the Calgary Hitmen 4-1 Sunday in the WHL. For Calgary (18-22-7), it was the seventh consecutive loss and its eighth in its last 10 games. Saskatoon's (27-18-2) Crnkovic leads the WHL in scoring with 73 points, two clear of Arshdeep Bains of the Red Deer Rebels. Bains leads the league in assists with 46, a mark that Crnkovic is just five off of. And in the goal-scoring race, Crnk
  
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• Police warn delivery drivers to stay alert following recent string of Amazon van robberies

  21-02-2022 04:36
  
  With Amazon deliveries becoming commonplace during the pandemic, a recent string of delivery van robberies across the city is pointing to another dangerous trend. “To date we have three individual Amazon robberies that we would classify as car jackings where the driver was involved in the actual offense,” said Calgary Police Service Staff Sgt. Ryan Preece. Preece explains in those instances, Amazon drivers were used as a tool by thieves to get to cargo. He says usually the driver is
  
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• International Peace Powwow returns to Lethbridge after COVID-19 hiatus - Globalnews.ca

  21-02-2022 03:03 via globalnews.ca
  
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• International Peace Powwow returns to Lethbridge after COVID-19 hiatus

  21-02-2022 03:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 22nd International Peace Powwow made a grand return to Lethbridge after COVID-19 forced its cancellation last year. 
  
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• Senators stymied by Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin in loss - Lethbridge News Now

  21-02-2022 02:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Senators stymied by Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin in loss  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Edmonton man unofficially sets record for most shirts worn during half marathon

  21-02-2022 01:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton runner has unofficially set a new world record Sunday during the Hypothermic Half Marathon.
  
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• Police name persons of interest connected to fatal Calgary house fire

  21-02-2022 01:19
  
  The Calgary Police Service is searching for four people it believes have information about a Friday fatal fire. Around 5 a.m., emergency crews responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Douglas Ridge Green S.E. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, one person was found dead inside the home, police said. CPS says Calgarians Jason Johnson, 32, and Sharlee Rennie, 24, are believed to have information about the incident. Both are wanted on unrelated warrants for breaching probation. In addit
  
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• Letter shows Alberta asked for feds’ help with Coutts blockade as Kenney claims province had resources

  21-02-2022 00:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ric McIver penned a letter on Feb. 5 to the federal Minister of Public Safety and the Minister of Emergency Preparedness.
  
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