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• Canada’s emissions plummeted during 1st year of COVID-19 pandemic

  14-04-2022 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's greenhouse gas emissions plummeted to their lowest level in almost three decades in 2020 as pandemic restrictions kept cars off the road and grounded airplanes.
  
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• What's open and closed in Calgary over the Easter weekend

  14-04-2022 23:34
  
  Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Calgary over the Easter long weekend: Calgary Transit Calgary Transit will be operating with a Sunday level of service Friday and won’t returning to regular service hours until Monday. Landfills All three Calgary landfills will be opened on Good Friday, with both the Spyhill and East Calgary locations operating from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the Shepard location will open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Both the Shepard landfill and Spyhill
  
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• Calgary police officers won't face discipline for wearing 'thin blue line' patch – for now

  14-04-2022 23:19
  
  Calgary Police Service members who continue to wear a 'thin blue line' patch while on duty won't be punished while the Police Commission and police associations discuss whether it should be allowed. The Calgary Police Commission — made up of 10 civilian members and two city councillors — which provides oversight for CPS, ordered officers to remove the patches by the end of March, however Chief Mark Neufeld said he wanted two weeks to address the issue. A release said that decision "h
  
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• Calgary man paying-it-forward by giving bicycles to those in need

  14-04-2022 23:14
  
  Cody Herriot knows people have struggled to pay their bills during the pandemic. He started a bike repair business in his garage after being laid off multiple times from his job in oil and gas. The business is called Cody's Bikes and it was a chance for Herriot to make some money from his hobby. He's based in Auburn Bay and people in the community drop by to get their bikes tuned up for the summer. "Somebody dropped off a little kid's bike here," said Herriot. "They didn't want it anymore so I j
  
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• Site preparation for new west Lethbridge elementary school to start this spring - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 23:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Site preparation for new west Lethbridge elementary school to start this spring  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ‘Absolutely horrifying’: Freeland promises justice for sexual violence victims in Ukraine

  14-04-2022 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The deputy prime minister told reporters Thursday that Canada is committed to seeking justice for the victims alleging sexual violence by Russian soldiers.
  
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• 'Violating my privacy': Former Alberta justice minister had contract with fixer

  14-04-2022 22:39
  
  Former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis has told a newspaper columnist that he had a contract with a political fixer but denies he asked for a reporter's phone logs to trace the sources of a story. The self-described fixer, David Wallace, earlier told The Canadian Press that Denis hired him to get the phone records of Alanna Smith, a former Calgary Herald reporter now of The Canadian Press. Wallace said Denis told him he wanted to trace sources Smith had drawn on for a story about whether
  
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• City denies Last Chance Cat Ranch's appeal but modifies Stop Order - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 22:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  City denies Last Chance Cat Ranch's appeal but modifies Stop Order  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Former Alberta justice minister admits to contract with political fixer

  14-04-2022 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wallace said Denis told him he wanted to trace sources in a story about whether the size of Denis's 2021 wedding reception broke COVID-19 protocols.
  
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• Child-friendly map of Lethbridge offers plenty of opportunities to explore and have fun - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 22:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Child-friendly map of Lethbridge offers plenty of opportunities to explore and have fun  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 22:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Caution recommended for Easter gatherings in Alberta

  14-04-2022 22:06
  
   COVID-19 numbers are rising and the province's top doctor is urging Albertans to "reduce risk" when it comes to Easter gatherings this long weekend. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw made the comments during a media availability on Wednesday afternoon. "We know that COVID-19 transmission is higher," Hinshaw said. "It's rising right now, so it's prudent that people think about the gatherings that they want to participate in." However, she also said there's benefit in spendin
  
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• Alberta's top doctor urges care and caution for Easter gatherings

  14-04-2022 22:06
  
  Alberta's COVID-19 numbers are rising and the province's top doctor says we must all "reduce risk" when it comes to Easter gatherings this long weekend. Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw made the comments during a media availability on Wednesday afternoon. "We know that COVID-19 transmission is higher – it's rising right now, so it's prudent that people think about the gatherings that they want to participate in," she said. If someone who is infectious attends suc
  
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• Feedlot operators continue to deal with worker shortage - Global News

  14-04-2022 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Feedlot operators continue to deal with worker shortage  Global News
  
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• Feedlot operators continue to deal with worker shortage

  14-04-2022 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Many feedlot operators have been struggling to fill positions and it’s hoped some new support can help these operators retain staff.
  
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• Child-friendly map of Lethbridge available Saturday

  14-04-2022 21:16
  
  Are you looking for an adventure? Lethbridge Plays is releasing a new map for children that has plenty of opportunities to find new places. The map features locations around the city offering fun things to find, activities, and new places to discover. It was created with help from families, volunteers, and Lethbridge Plays staff.  “More than 50 adults and kids contributed ideas for the Kid’s Map of Lethbridge. Highlighting favourite locations and activities was such a fun projec
  
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• Canada's emissions plummet during first year of COVID-19 pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 21:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Baumgartner to lead Canada at U18 worlds; Cheverie 1st woman to coach Canadian men

  14-04-2022 21:10
  
  Nolan Baumgartner has been named head coach of Canada's team for the upcoming men's under-18 world hockey championship. Kori Cheverie, Todd Miller and David Struch will serve as assistants, joined by goaltending consultant Brad Kirkwood. Baumgartner was an assistant with Canada's men's Olympic team at the 2022 Beijing Games. He also spent parts of four seasons as an assistant with the Vancouver Canucks (2017-21), and held the same role in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves (2012-
  
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• Calgary Stampede crowns 24-year-old Jenna Peters as its 2022 princess

  14-04-2022 20:41
  
  Officials with the Calgary Stampede have announced who will be serving as this year's princess. Jenna Peters, 24, was awarded the crown after an intense three-week process. “It feels amazing," Peters said in a Thursday news release. "It’s been a long journey and I feel honoured to be recognized amongst this incredible group of women that I competed with." Peters joins Sikapinakii Low Horn of Siksika Nation who has been crowned First Nations Princess. Together, the pair will serve as
  
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• Second suspect charged in connection with fatal Douglasdale fire

  14-04-2022 20:27
  
  The Calgary Police Service confirms a second person has been charged as part of the ongoing investigation into a fire in a southeast neighbourhood that left one man dead. Chad Kowalchuk, 53, was found dead inside a home in the 100 block of Douglas Ridge Green S.E. on the morning of Feb. 18. CPS officials announced Thursday that Ronald Leon Abraham, 41, had been arrested and charged with first-degree murder as part of the "extremely complex" investigation into the fatal fire in Douglasdale. Earli
  
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• Second suspect arrested in connection with fatal Douglasdale fire

  14-04-2022 20:27
  
  The Calgary Police Service confirms a second person has been apprehended as part of the ongoing investigation into a fire in a southeast neighbourhood that left one man dead. Chad Kowalchuk, 53, was found dead inside a home in the 100 block of Douglas Ridge Green S.E. on the morning of Feb. 18. Earlier this month, police confirmed 30-year-old Justin Angus Boucher had been charged with first-degree murder and arson as part of the "extremely complex" investigation into the fatal fire in Douglasdal
  
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• Set on net-zero: Freeland tours Calgary facility, outlines federal plan to cut GHGs

  14-04-2022 20:18
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Calgary on Thursday, taking in some of the innovations being made at a carbon capture facility as she reiterated the federal government's plan to reach net-zero emissions in Canada. The Trudeau government, in its budget, stated that it aims to make that goal by 2050 by offering $2.6 billion in tax credits to companies that invest in carbon capture projects. While provincial leaders said they're happy with the funding, many say they're not sure it's e
  
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• Calgary street sweeping: How to find out when your street will be cleaned

  14-04-2022 19:58
  
  Calgary is launching its residential street sweeping operation on Monday and if you're curious when your roadway will be cleaned there are a few ways to check. Street sweeping is done every year to remove debris that has accumulated on the road over the winter in an effort to make streets safer for drivers and to stop gravel and garbage from entering stormwater systems. Sweeping will take place Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and vehicles have to be removed from the road during t
  
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• Top commander warns Canadian military 'stretched thin' amid growing threats - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 19:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Top commander warns Canadian military 'stretched thin' amid growing threats  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Michael Misa, 15, granted exceptional player status ahead of OHL draft - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 19:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Michael Misa, 15, granted exceptional player status ahead of OHL draft  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta urges Ottawa to cancel 2020 firearms ban - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 19:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Alberta urges Ottawa to cancel 2020 firearms ban  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Brooklyn subway attack suspect ordered held without bail - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 19:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Brooklyn subway attack suspect ordered held without bail  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 115 charges laid in investigation targeting drug trafficking at CTrain stations

  14-04-2022 18:57
  
  Calgary police say dozens of charges have been laid in an investigation targeting drug traffickers operating out of CTrain stations throughout the city. "Earlier this year, police identified an increase in calls for service at Calgary Transit CTrain stations that related to drug use, overdoses and drug-related violence," police said in a Thursday news release. To combat the increasing calls, police launched an operation on March 22 that utilized members of an undercover street team. The investig
  
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• Supreme Court affirms drug, firearm convictions despite police officer's mistake

  14-04-2022 18:56
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's convictions on firearm and drug charges even though his arrest in Calgary six years ago violated his charter rights. In a ruling today, the high court says that although police made a mistake, excluding the evidence in Sokha Tim's case would ultimately harm the reputation of the criminal justice system. After Tim crashed his car, a police officer noticed a small bag in the vehicle containing a single yellow gabapentin pill -- a substance the officer
  
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• Fire restriction lifted in Lethbridge County - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 18:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Fire restriction lifted in Lethbridge County  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Steps to End Homelessness fundraiser returns in Calgary

  14-04-2022 18:42
  
  After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, Inn from the Cold is once again taking steps to help end homelessness in Calgary. The 11th annual Steps to End Homelessness fundraiser is set to return April 24 at the McHugh Bluff stairs in the neighbourhood of Crescent Heights along Memorial Drive N.W.  The event is being held in memory of Suzanne West and participants will do an uphill climb on behalf of vulnerable families needing support to get back on the path to housing independence. "My s
  
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• Calgary office vacancy rates slowly start to decline as companies are optimistic for economic recovery

  14-04-2022 18:04
  
  More than 14 million square feet of office space is still available for lease in Calgary’s downtown core, but vacancy rates are slowly beginning to trend downward. According to the latest first quarter 2022 numbers from CBRE, Calgary saw a net positive of 63,000 square feet absorbed, which reduced the overall vacancy rate by 40bps to 32.8 per cent. This marks the first quarter of positive market fundamentals since the beginning of the COVID-10 pandemic, sparked primarily by growth in the t
  
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• Baby porcupine born at the Calgary Zoo

  14-04-2022 17:50
  
  Staff at the Calgary Zoo are celebrating the birth of a baby African crested porcupine. The porcupette was born overnight on April 11 to parents Caleefa and Bristle, both if whom are nine years old. While the zoo describes Caleefa as an "experienced porcupine mom," the porcupette is the first offspring for dad Bristle. Officials say the new arrival is doing well. "Our Animal Care, Health and Welfare team will continue to monitor the new family closely over the next several days but have already
  
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• Supreme Court affirms drug, firearm convictions despite police officer's mistake - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 17:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Supreme Court affirms drug, firearm convictions despite police officer's mistake  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• PGA Tour Canada unveils Fortinet Cup, season-long point competition - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 17:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  PGA Tour Canada unveils Fortinet Cup, season-long point competition  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge College recognizes International Turban Day for the first time - My Lethbridge Now

  14-04-2022 17:05 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge College recognizes International Turban Day for the first time  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Pat King’s bail hearing was stopped after lawyer’s computer hacked

  14-04-2022 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pat King's lawyer, David Goodman, was appearing by video conference during the proceedings Wednesday when a robotic female voice started speaking from his computer.
  
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• Pat King faces new charges after bail hearing halted by computer hack

  14-04-2022 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pat King's lawyer, David Goodman, was appearing by video conference during the proceedings Wednesday when a robotic female voice started speaking from his computer.
  
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• Return to seasonal conditions ahead for Calgary

  14-04-2022 15:37
  
  We've hit the stride where our temperatures are starting to become marginally better from wherever they were 24 hours prior. It feels nicer out, in the same way that everything following our previous Friday forecast (where we returned to 20 C briefly) felt cooler. That acclimatization is working in our favour, finally. The other nice component of this, is that wind speeds have dropped off, and stay at a mild-to-moderate clip (less than 30 km/h) as we push those highs above the freezing mark. Red
  
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• Record $70M Lotto Max ticket sold to Sask. resident in Alberta

  14-04-2022 15:33
  
  A Saskatchewan resident is $70 million richer after buying a winning Lotto Max ticket in Alberta, continuing a string of large lottery wins in Saskatchewan over the past six months. The $70 million jackpot is the largest to ever be won in the Western Canada Lottery region and is also the largest to ever be awarded in Saskatchewan. Since Oct. 2, 2021, seven winners in Saskatchewan have taken home at least $1 million. Including the two winners from Saskatoon taking home $55 million and $50 Million
  
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• Man suffering from gunshot wound limps from CTrain station into the Beltline

  14-04-2022 15:12
  
  An early morning shooting has sent one man to hospital. Emergency crews responded to a location near the Victoria Park-Stampede LRT station Friday morning following reports of a man in distress with a significant limp. According to police, the injured man, suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg, was found at the Alpha House shelter a block east of the station. He was taken to the Foothills Medical Centre by ambulance in non-life threatening condition. It is not known where the shooting occurr
  
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• NDP ag critic makes Lethbridge stop in southern Alberta tour - Medicine Hat News

  14-04-2022 12:25 via medicinehatnews.com
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• NDP ag critic makes Lethbridge stop in southern Alberta tour - Lethbrige Herald

  14-04-2022 12:15 via lethbridgeherald.com
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• Lethbridge welcomes Alberta Treaty Hockey Games with unique Zamboni artwork - Lethbridge News Now

  14-04-2022 09:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge welcomes Alberta Treaty Hockey Games with unique Zamboni artwork  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Plays creates child friendly map available Saturday | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  14-04-2022 09:00 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
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• Ukraine says it hit Russian flagship, crew evacuates

  14-04-2022 07:42
  
  Ukrainian forces said they struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow's forces as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital. Russia said Thursday the entire crew of the Moskva, a warship that would typically have 500 sailors on board, was forced to evacuate after a fire overnight and also reported it was badly damaged. It did not acknowledg
  
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• Russian warship badly damaged after Ukrainians claim strike

  14-04-2022 07:42
  
  The Russian military sustained a major blow Thursday when the flagship of the country's Black Sea fleet was badly damaged and its crew evacuated. Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the vessel with missiles, while Russia acknowledged a fire aboard the Moskva but no attack. The warship named for the Russian capital was 60 to 65 nautical miles south of Odesa when the fire ignited, and the vessel was still battling flames hours later while heading east, according to a Pentagon official. The l
  
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• Russian military's damaged Black Sea flagship sinks

  14-04-2022 07:42
  
  The flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, a guided-missile cruiser that became a potent target of Ukrainian defiance in the opening days of the war, sank Thursday after it was heavily damaged in the latest setback for Moscow's invasion. Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the vessel with missiles, while Russia acknowledged a fire aboard the Moskva but no attack. U.S. and other Western officials could not confirm what caused the blaze.What's happening in Ukraine today: Live updates Why usin
  
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• Fate of Russia warship unclear after Ukrainians claim strike

  14-04-2022 07:42
  
  Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet with missiles, and one official said Thursday that the vessel sank. Russia said the Moskva was badly damaged by a fire that forced the warship's evacuation but that it was still afloat. The loss of the warship named for the Russian capital would be a major military and symbolic defeat for Moscow as its troops regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the
  
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• Celebration of life held for Shaw Communications founder and philanthropist JR Shaw

  14-04-2022 04:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  JR Shaw was celebrated as a passionate family man, business leader and philanthropist at a special gathering on Wednesday.
  
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