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• Hit-and-run suspects discovered sleeping in damaged vehicle

  13-04-2022 23:45
  
  RCMP officers in southern Alberta have arrested two people found sleeping in a vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash earlier in the day. The 2010 Chevy Silverado pickup truck, which was parked on the side of Range Road 281 near Nanton, was reported to police at around 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday. RCMP say investigators arrived shortly after and found a man and woman asleep inside the truck, which had "significant" damage. Both occupants had warrants out for their arrests, and RCMP say they
  
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• Manitoba storm remains unpredictable: Environment Canada

  13-04-2022 23:39
  
  Environment Canada says the total amount of snow that has fallen in southern Manitoba is lower than previously forecasted, but notes the province isn’t out of the woods yet as a Colorado low makes its way north. Natalie Hasell with Environment Canada said as of Wednesday morning, Winnipeg saw between 15 and 20 centimetres of snow before a break occurred. She said the snow is expected to start up again later in the afternoon. “We'll see more accumulation later today. So, you know, 40
  
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• Fort Macleod, Alta. councillor in hot water for role in Coutts blockade

  13-04-2022 23:37
  
  A town councillor in Fort Macleod, Alta. has been publicly reprimanded by the mayor for taking a leadership role in the Coutts border blockade. In a public reprimand letter posted on the town website, Mayor Brent Feyter said Coun. Marco van Huigenbos was “elected to a position of public trust and as such have a duty to act in good faith and in the best interests of the Town of Fort Macleod at all times.”  The letter states Huigenbos’ actions went in direct violation o
  
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• Bail review for convoy organizer Pat King abruptly adjourned

  13-04-2022 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ottawa convoy organizer Pat King's bail review hearing came to an abrupt and unexpected stop after only a few hours Wednesday.
  
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• Unique floating recreation vehicle up for sale

  13-04-2022 23:28
  
  Gordon McKenzie has the polished aluminum vehicle that looks like someone from the past's idea of the future listed at $32,000 on his Facebook Market Place page and other social media sites. Its angular front windshield makes it look fast while it's standing still. McKenzie named it 'Flounder' because it was blue and white when he got it. And it floats. It was built by his friend Stanley over 30 years ago. "I love Stanley and I love Flounder," said McKenzie. "It's got a huge sentimental value."
  
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• Saskatchewan resident wins record $70M lottery thanks to Alberta-bought ticket

  13-04-2022 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The winning ticket for the April 1 Lotto Max draw was sold in Alberta — somewhere outside of Edmonton and Calgary — and up until now, the winner remained a mystery. 
  
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• Car catches fire on Old Banff Coach Road

  13-04-2022 22:37
  
  A vehicle caught fire Wednesday afternoon on Old Banff Coach Road. Motorists passing the Bow Trail intersection around 1:30 p.m. discovered flames and heavy smoke coming from near  front tire on the passenger side. A Calgary Fire Department spokesperson confirmed that a fire crew was on hand and had the blaze extinguished within seven minutes. The owner,  who was standing on the boulevard next to his flaming car, called in the fire. No one was injured.
  
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• Video: Michigan officer knelt on Black man, fatally shot him - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 21:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Video: Michigan officer knelt on Black man, fatally shot him  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge College hold Kodiak award ceremony in person, first time in three years - My Lethbridge Now

  13-04-2022 21:39 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge College hold Kodiak award ceremony in person, first time in three years  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Luxury home sales surge illustrates high consumer confidence in Calgary

  13-04-2022 21:31
  
  More than 420 homes, priced at over $1 million, sold in the city of Calgary during the first few months of the year, representing a huge surge over last year. The post-pandemic data, from Sotheby's International Realty, suggests that "buoyant consumer optimism" as well as a strong local economy contributed to the increased sales between January and March. Calgary also took advantage of strong "seller's market" conditions, the group says. "A booming energy sector, rapidly diversifying economy, em
  
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• Kershaw takes perfect game through 6 innings vs. Twins - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 21:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Kershaw takes perfect game through 6 innings vs. Twins  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Transit to receive $1.2 million to make up for lost revenues during pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 21:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Transit to receive $1.2 million to make up for lost revenues during pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• China’s oil champion CNOOC prepares retreat from Canada, U.S., U.K. over sanctions fear

  13-04-2022 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  CNOOC is seeking to sell "marginal and hard to manage" assets in Britain, Canada and the United States, a senior industry source told Reuters.
  
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• Successful amendment: Canadian Pacific will have to pay taxes in Saskatchewan - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 20:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Successful amendment: Canadian Pacific will have to pay taxes in Saskatchewan  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada and allies on high alert for Russian disinformation, interference: minister - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 20:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canada and allies on high alert for Russian disinformation, interference: minister  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• City of Calgary's 2022 street sweeping operations to begin April 18

  13-04-2022 20:48
  
  The City of Calgary will release details on its annual street sweeping program on Thursday. Street sweeping operations typically run from mid-April until July each year, and are set to begin on April 18. Residential cleaning is usually done during daytime hours while major roadways are swept overnight. "Sweeping reduces water pollution by preventing the run-off of sanding materials into our storm water system and reduces air pollution," said a statement on the city's website. "Clean surfaces als
  
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• Former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis found in contempt of court - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 20:43 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis found in contempt of court  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Couple sentenced for smuggling 84 kg of cocaine at Coutts border - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 20:22 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Couple sentenced for smuggling 84 kg of cocaine at Coutts border  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Plays launching new "kid-friendly" city map - My Lethbridge Now

  13-04-2022 20:15 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge Plays launching new "kid-friendly" city map  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Alberta introduces new pilot for using generators this camping season

  13-04-2022 20:02
  
  With the camping season just around the corner, the province has unveiled a new strategy to help visitors to a number of parks enjoy a bit more peace and quiet this year. Starting June 1, Alberta Parks has restricted the use of generators at a group of eight provincial parks and provincial recreation areas to "improve visitor experiences." In a release, officials say the loud noise emitted by generators can disrupt the experience for other campers so, as part of a pilot project, they are introdu
  
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• Canada's Auger-Aliassime at Monte Carlo Masters - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 19:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canada's Auger-Aliassime at Monte Carlo Masters  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ex-Alberta justice minister found in contempt of court for defamation-threat letter

  13-04-2022 19:37
  
  A former Alberta justice minister has been found in contempt of court for threatening to sue a plaintiff in the middle of her testimony in a civil trial. Justice Doreen Sulyma ruled Wednesday that a letter sent last week on behalf of Jonathan Denis was an attempt to intimidate Dr. Anny Sauvageau while she was on the witness stand in her lawsuit against the Alberta government. Sulyma said in her decision that the letter made Sauvageau fearful of testifying plainly and honestly, prompted another w
  
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• Former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis found in contempt of court

  13-04-2022 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  A former Alberta justice minister has been found in contempt of court for threatening to sue a plaintiff in the middle of her testimony in a civil trial.
  
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• Hurricanes set to battle Oil Kings in WHL Playoffs - My Lethbridge Now

  13-04-2022 19:30 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Hurricanes set to battle Oil Kings in WHL Playoffs  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Peacock's Sunday package to be called 'MLB Sunday Leadoff' - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 19:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Peacock's Sunday package to be called 'MLB Sunday Leadoff'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hinshaw sidesteps question about COVID-19 sixth wave in Alberta

  13-04-2022 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw did not say if Alberta is in a sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and said there are a lot of unanswered questions.
  
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• Copping, Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta

  13-04-2022 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health Minister Jason Copping and Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update on COVID-19 at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
  
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• Province, feds commit $82M to Calgary Transit to cover pandemic revenue shortfall

  13-04-2022 19:14
  
  Calgary Transit is set to receive just over $82 million in combined funding from the provincial and federal governments in an effort to combat major revenue shortfalls brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Jason Kenney made the announcement Wednesday morning, noting that ridership in Calgary had dropped 51 per cent over the last two years. "Transit systems took a big hit during the pandemic with people working from home, many businesses cut back on staff, and some closed altogether,"
  
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• Alberta government announces it will match federal funding for transit

  13-04-2022 19:14
  
  The Alberta government says it will match federal funding for municipal transportation across the province because a lot of revenue has been lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Jason Kenney told a news conference in Calgary that Alberta will contribute about $80 million to bring the combined provincial-federal support to $159 million. Kenney said municipalities in the Calgary region are to receive $82.4 million. Calgary Mayor Jyoti (joh-TEE') Gondek said the funding will make help make up
  
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• Lethbridge e-scooter program finds early success | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  13-04-2022 19:12 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge e-scooter program finds early success | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• E-scooters an early, resounding success in Lethbridge

  13-04-2022 19:12
  
  It’s only been a few days since Neuron Mobility introduced e-scooters and e-bikes to Lethbridge, but they’ve already been a big success.  E-scooters have often been seen as a great way to get around, and it’s no different in Lethbridge. With the service spanning 47 kilometres across south and west Lethbridge, many people are already seeing the potential for growth.   “People are able to catch their scooter from wherever in town. Bring it on downtown, it&rsq
  
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• First-round playoff schedule announced for Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 19:10 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  First-round playoff schedule announced for Lethbridge Hurricanes  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Kodiaks announce winners of 2022 KODI Awards - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 19:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Kodiaks announce winners of 2022 KODI Awards  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fire ban lifted in Cochrane thanks to cold weather and snow

  13-04-2022 18:55
  
  There's a silver lining to the recent spate of cold weather and snow that arrived in the Calgary area – a fire ban has been lifted by the Town of Cochrane. The ban was put in place April 7, one day before crews were called to battle a fast-moving grass fire between Benchlands Drive and the community of Gleneagles. More information on fire bans can be found on the town's website or the province's website.  Wildfire season in Alberta runs from March 1 to Oct. 31. Last wildfire season, t
  
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• Fire advisory lifted in Cochrane thanks to cold weather and snow

  13-04-2022 18:55
  
  There's a silver lining to the recent spate of cold weather and snow that arrived in the Calgary area – a fire advisory has been lifted by the Town of Cochrane. The advisory was put in place April 7, one day before crews were called to battle a fast-moving grass fire between Benchlands Drive and the community of Gleneagles. More information on fire bans can be found on the town's website or the province's website.  Wildfire season in Alberta runs from March 1 to Oct. 31. Last wildfire
  
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• Calgary airport bounced back in 2021 but passenger numbers still well below pre-pandemic tally

  13-04-2022 18:54
  
  YYC Calgary International Airport experienced pandemic-related challenges in 2021 but there's reason for optimism as restrictions and uncertainty regarding travel appear to be waning. The Calgary Airport Authority released its 2021 annual report on Wednesday, in which it confirmed 6.3 million guests travelled through the airport last year. The number was an 11 per cent increase over 2020, but still well short of its pre-pandemic count. In 2019, nearly 18 million passengers arrived or departed fr
  
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• Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson joins Simcoe County FC ownership group - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 18:49 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson joins Simcoe County FC ownership group  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Campaign to save century-old Swiss-inspired village in B.C. by group trying to preserve its history

  13-04-2022 18:39
  
  A group trying to preserve a piece of British Columbia's history is asking for the public's help to purchase the land. The group that calls itself Saving Swiss Edelweiss Village launched a fundraising campaign in an effort to save the aging homes of Swiss mountain guides who lived in Canada's Rocky Mountains. The so-called village is a century old, and located in Golden, B.C. It's comprised of just six homes, which were built on a 50-acre property in 1910 and 1912 by the Canadian Pacific Railway
  
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• Trudeau welcomes talk of Russia's action in Ukraine as genocide

  13-04-2022 18:31
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has weighed in on growing calls to declare Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide, saying it is "absolutely right" that the term is being used given rampant allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations. Trudeau made the comments during a news conference in Laval, Que., on Wednesday, after U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters the previous day that Russia's conduct in Ukraine appeared to his eyes to be a genocide. While both North American leaders s
  
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• Randy Bachman postpones tour due to 'health challenges'

  13-04-2022 18:25
  
  Canadian rock legend Randy Bachman is postponing his upcoming touring dates. Bachman, one of the founding members of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, announced the postponement Wednesday on his official website. “The past six months have been the hardest of my entire life,” he wrote. “I have been struck by a series of health challenges. “In my heart, soul and mind, I feel fantastic, but physically, I realize I can’t perform at this time.”The postpon
  
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• Trudeau welcomes talk of Russia's action in Ukraine as genocide - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 18:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• AP source: CDC to extend travel mask requirement for 2 weeks - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 17:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AP source: CDC to extend travel mask requirement for 2 weeks  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Incredibly alarming': Calgary home builder faces 49 charges under Safety Code Act of Alberta

  13-04-2022 16:59
  
  Failing to comply with the Safety Code Act of Alberta could result in massive fines and possible jail time for the sole director and two agents acting on behalf of a Calgary home building company. A total of 49 charges were laid by the City of Calgary against Dhaliwal Homes Ltd., the sole director and two agents, officials announced Wednesday. Two charges for failing to comply with a land use bylaw under the Municipal Government Act were also laid against Dhaliwal Homes Ltd. and the sole directo
  
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• City of Calgary lays 49 charges against home building company, director and agents

  13-04-2022 16:59
  
  Failing to comply with the Safety Code Act of Alberta could result in massive fines and possible jail time for the sole director and two agents acting on behalf of a Calgary home building company. A total of 49 charged were laid by the City of Calgary against Dhaliwal Homes Ltd., the sole director and two agents, officials announced Wednesday. Two charges for failing to comply with a land use bylaw under the Municipal Government Act were also laid against Dhaliwal Homes Ltd. and the sole directo
  
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• Shaw posts lower second-quarter profit and revenue, remains focused on Rogers deal

  13-04-2022 16:34
  
  Shaw Communications Inc. recorded a smaller profit in its latest quarter as revenue also edged down. The Calgary-based cable, internet and wireless company earned a net income of $196 million in its second quarter, down 9.7 per cent from $217 million in the same period a year ago.  The profit amounted to 39 cents per share compared with 43 cents per share in the same quarter of 2021.  Revenue for the three months ended Feb. 28 was $1.36 billion, down two per cent from $1.39 billion las
  
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• U.S. senator backs Alberta premier in energy security partnership - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 16:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  U.S. senator backs Alberta premier in energy security partnership  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• NBA releases Raptors-76ers opening round playoff schedule - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 15:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  NBA releases Raptors-76ers opening round playoff schedule  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Coaching couple, banned for life by Gymnastic Canada, cancel their appeals - Lethbridge News Now

  13-04-2022 15:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Coaching couple, banned for life by Gymnastic Canada, cancel their appeals  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Copping, Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

  13-04-2022 15:19
  
  Alberta's health minister and chief medical officer of health will give a COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon. Watch Jason Copping and Dr. Deena Hinshaw live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca at 3:30 p.m. Last Wednesday, the province reported 5,549 new COVID-19 cases from PCR tests, 30 deaths and a total of 990 hospitalizations. The latest seven-day positivity rate increased from 24.5 per cent to 26.3 per cent. Health Minister Jason Copping told reporters a day later Alberta was not considering new restrict
  
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• Alberta to update COVID-19 data Wednesday afternoon

  13-04-2022 15:19
  
  Alberta Health will release its latest batch of COVID-19 data Wednesday afternoon. Last Wednesday, the province reported 5,549 new COVID-19 cases from PCR tests, 30 deaths and a total of 990 hospitalizations. The latest seven-day positivity rate increased from 24.5 per cent to 26.3 per cent. Health Minister Jason Copping told reporters a day later Alberta was not considering new restrictions as hospitals experienced a slight increase in COVID-19 admissions. "We do not expect to see the numbers t
  
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