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• Tweet it out! Calgary names official bird

  14-05-2022 23:16
  
  After heated debate, the people of Calgary have spoken and officially named the black-capped chickadee as the city’s official bird. A total of 36,677 Calgarians casted their ballots with the chickadee taking in 44 per cent of the vote amongst a choice of five birds selected through consultation with Indigenous groups and nature organizations. The official results are as follows:Black-capped chickadee – 16,114 votes (44 per cent); Black-billed magpie – 8,933 (24 per cent); North
  
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• Advocates rally at Lethbridge City Hall to support public health-care system - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  14-05-2022 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Advocates rally at Lethbridge City Hall to support public health-care system - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• Advocates rally at Lethbridge City Hall to support public health-care system

  14-05-2022 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Organized by the Lethbridge and District Labour Council and Alberta Federation of Labour, roughly 50 people attended the rally Saturday.
  
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• 10 dead in Buffalo supermarket attack police call hate crime

  14-05-2022 21:52
  
  A white 18-year-old wearing military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, killing 10 people and wounding three others Saturday in what authorities described as "racially motivated violent extremism." Police said he shot 11 Black and two white victims before surrendering to authorities in a rampage he broadcast live on the streaming platform Twitch. Later, he appeared before a judge in a paper medical gown and was arraigned on a murder
  
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• Calgary grocery store holds fundraiser to help family of victim in road rage incident

  14-05-2022 19:41
  
  The owner and employees of a northeast Calgary grocery store are stepping up in support of the five children of Angela McKenzie, who was killed in a violent incident that police say was the result of road rage earlier this week. Staff at the Save-on Foods location on 52 Street N.E. will be holding a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday and say that all of the proceeds will be going to support the orphaned children. Officials say the event is being managed by store employees who are volunte
  
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• AP source: Bauer's appeal of suspension to begin May 23 - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 19:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AP source: Bauer's appeal of suspension to begin May 23  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tree Brewing Co. recalling Golden Larch Grapefruit Radler over undeclared sulphites

  14-05-2022 18:12
  
  Tree Brewing Co. is recalling its Golden Larch Grapefruit Radler because the product contained sulphites not declared on the label. The recall covers Golden Larch Grapefruit Radler sold in 473 millilitre cans with a package date of Mar. 15, 2022, as well as the Season Pass eight-pack, which contains two cans of Golden Larch. The Season Pass has a package date of Mar. 15, 2022. The affected products were sold in Alberta and British Columbia. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there have bee
  
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• Staffing shortage postpones some surgeries at Calgary's Rockyview hospital

  14-05-2022 18:07
  
  It will be a bit longer for some patients at one Calgary hospital to receive the surgical operations they've been waiting for. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says approximately two dozen scheduled surgeries at the Rockyview General Hospital next week have been postponed due to "staff absences and illnesses." "We acknowledge that this will cause some stress and anxiety to our impacted surgical patients, however we have exhausted all efforts to avoid this temporary service disruption," AHS said in
  
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• RCMP to charge 5 people in 2021 homicide of Lane Tailfeathers

  14-05-2022 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The identities of the five people arrested will be released once charges are officially laid.
  
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• Alberta RCMP arrest 5 people in death of Lane Tailfeathers

  14-05-2022 17:32
  
  Alberta RCMP say they've arrested five people in connection with the disappearance and murder of a Fort Macleod man last summer. The major crimes unit says the arrests were made on May 13 and charges are still pending. Lane Tailfeathers, 35, was reported missing by his family on June 20, 2021. A month later, his remains were found in a rural area near Crowsnest Pass. The names of the suspects will not be released until they are formally charged.
  
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• Organizations driving mental-health initiatives for Ukrainian newcomers, families - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 16:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Organizations driving mental-health initiatives for Ukrainian newcomers, families  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fire department extinguishes car fire in southwest Calgary

  14-05-2022 15:58
  
  The Calgary Fire Department says it is investigating a fire that broke out in a vehicle parked near a southwest business. Officials told CTV News that they were called to an auto repair shop on 58 Avenue S.W. for reports of a fire at about 6 a.m. When crews arrived, they found a car, parked behind the building, fully involved. Firefighters put out the blaze, but the vehicle was completely destroyed in the incident. The building itself suffered only minor damage, officials said. No one was in the
  
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• 20 injured in Milwaukee shootings after Bucks playoff game - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 15:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  20 injured in Milwaukee shootings after Bucks playoff game  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Joly says Canada ready to help export Ukraine's grain as 'millions' could face famine

  14-05-2022 13:36
  
  The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis that threatens poor countries, and urgent measures are needed to unblock stores of grain that Russia is preventing from leaving Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who hosted a meeting of top G7 diplomats, said the war had become a "global crisis." Baerbock said up to 50 million people, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, would face hunger in the coming
  
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• G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia

  14-05-2022 13:36
  
  The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis that threatens poor countries, and urgent measures are needed to unblock stores of grain that Russia is preventing from leaving Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who hosted a meeting of top G7 diplomats, said the war had become a "global crisis." Baerbock said up to 50 million people, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, would face hunger in the coming
  
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• Ukraine: Russians withdraw from city of Kharkiv, batter east

  14-05-2022 13:31
  
  Russian troops are withdrawing from around Ukraine's second-largest city after bombarding it for weeks, the Ukrainian military said Saturday, as Kyiv and Moscow's forces engaged in a grinding battle for the country's eastern industrial heartland. Ukraine's general staff said the Russians were pulling back from the northeastern city of Kharkiv and focusing on guarding supply routes, while launching mortar, artillery and airstrikes in the eastern Donetsk province in order to "deplete Ukrainian for
  
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• Ukraine: Russians withdraw from around Kharkiv, batter east

  14-05-2022 13:31
  
  Russian troops are withdrawing from around Ukraine's second-largest city after bombarding it for weeks, the Ukrainian military said Saturday, as Kyiv and Moscow's forces engaged in a grinding battle for the country's eastern industrial heartland. Ukraine's general staff said the Russian forces were pulling back from the northeastern city of Kharkiv and focusing on guarding supply routes, while launching mortar, artillery and airstrikes in the eastern province of Donetsk in order to "deplete Ukra
  
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• From Poilievre's banking pledges to absent climate talk, former PM Campbell questions direction of Conservative Party

  14-05-2022 13:00
  
  Amid discussions about the battle for the soul of the Conservative Party, former Prime Minister Kim Campbell says without leadership on policies such as climate change, the party’s identity will remain in question. “I'm sorry, if you're not worried about climate change, and you're not worried about resurgent authoritarianism, and you're not a champion of the rights of women to make the contributions they need to make in society, I’m not interested,” she said in an intervi
  
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• More pickleball courts coming to Lethbridge - Lethbrige Herald

  14-05-2022 12:31 via lethbridgeherald.com
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• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE's president - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 12:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE's president  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• China cites pandemic and withdraws as host of 2023 Asian Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 11:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  China cites pandemic and withdraws as host of 2023 Asian Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Advocates rally at Lethbridge City Hall to support public health-care system - Global News

  14-05-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Advocates rally at Lethbridge City Hall to support public health-care system  Global News
  
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• Transgender medication law in Alabama blocked by judge - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 08:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Transgender medication law in Alabama blocked by judge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Stars double Flames 4-2 to force playoff series to seventh game

  14-05-2022 06:54
  
  The Dallas Stars doubled the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Friday to even up their playoff series and force a Game 7. Defenceman Miro Heiskanen's goal late in the second period stood up as the game-winner for the Stars, who will try to close out the conference quarterfinal on the road Sunday in Calgary. Roope Hintz and Michael Raffl also scored for Dallas with Tyler Seguin adding an empty-net goal. Stars goalie Jake Oettinger and Flames counterpart Jacob Markstrom both had 36 saves in fro
  
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• Olympic champion Kelsey Mitchell takes silver at Nations Cup track cycling - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 05:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Olympic champion Kelsey Mitchell takes silver at Nations Cup track cycling  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Town of Fort Macleod hoping incentives cure Alberta municipality’s doctor shortage

  14-05-2022 04:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The town is offering a $10,000 incentive for each physician that signs a five-year term with Alberta Health Services and commits to practising in the southern Alberta municipality.
  
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• Lowe, Margot help Rays hand Blue Jays 5th straight loss - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 04:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lowe, Margot help Rays hand Blue Jays 5th straight loss  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta tow truck operators hopeful blue lights are coming to enhance safety

  14-05-2022 04:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tow truck drivers in Alberta are hopeful a new private member's bill in the legislature will help shine a different light on roadside safety.
  
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• Events happening this weekend have something for everyone - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 03:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Events happening this weekend have something for everyone  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Albertans should expect even higher gas prices before May long weekend: analyst

  14-05-2022 03:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  With prices at pumps jumping across Alberta, one analyst is expecting another five cent increase before the Victoria Day long weekend.
  
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• Bear charged cyclist in Kananaskis Country, Alberta Parks says

  14-05-2022 03:06
  
  Alberta Parks has closed a section of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park after a cyclist had a run-in with a grizzly bear. Officials say the incident took place on while the cyclist was riding on Highway 40 near the winter gate closure. The person was not injured, but park officials say the incident has prompted an advisory for the area. They also remind all Albertans who venture into Kananaskis Country this time of year that bears can be found anywhere in the region. Wildlife experts suggest the fo
  
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• Palmer shoots 62, joins lead at low-scoring Byron Nelson - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 02:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Palmer shoots 62, joins lead at low-scoring Byron Nelson  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lifeguards needed at southern Alberta swimming pools - Global News

  14-05-2022 02:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lifeguards needed at southern Alberta swimming pools  Global News
  
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• Lifeguards needed at southern Alberta swimming pools

  14-05-2022 02:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the COVID-19 pandemic forced pool closures, it also put a hold on lifeguard training courses. Pools across the province are struggling to keep lifeguards on staff.
  
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• North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19 - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 02:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Minjee Lee takes 3-shot lead in LPGA Tour's Founders Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 02:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Minjee Lee takes 3-shot lead in LPGA Tour's Founders Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• California governor: $98B surplus backs true pro-life state - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 01:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  California governor: $98B surplus backs true pro-life state  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• $48M Blood Tribe college campus nears completion - Global News

  14-05-2022 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  $48M Blood Tribe college campus nears completion  Global News
  
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• $48M Blood Tribe college campus nears completion

  14-05-2022 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Towering atop a hill in Stand Off, Alta., Red Crow Community College's new campus is a sight that's hard to ignore.
  
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• 'Finish it off here': Flames look to advance past Stars

  14-05-2022 01:07
  
  In a series where goals have been scarce, Johnny Gaudreau leads the Calgary Flames in playoff scoring.  He has a goal and an assist in five games against the Dallas Stars. But this hasn't been the easiest of series for number 13.  In game four, Gaudreau took a hard hit from Stars forward Vladislav Namesitnikov and had to leave the game.  But he returned and helped lead the Flames to a 4-1 vicotry."It's going to be a hard fought game. It's going to be a fun one to be part of."Johnn
  
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• Alberta’s only female cardiovascular surgeon files human rights complaint against AHS

  14-05-2022 00:40
  
  In her 34 years as a cardiovascular surgeon at the Foothills Medical Centre, Dr. Teresa Kieser has much to celebrate. She's been recognized both nationally and internationally for her work in the operating room, and for the countless medical and research papers she’s published.  However, her journey hasn’t been easy, and the difficult times have culminated in a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services (AHS) for allegations of sex and gender-based inequities in the
  
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• Alberta’s only female cardiac surgeon files human rights against AHS

  14-05-2022 00:40
  
  In her 34 years as a cardiovascular surgeon at the Foothills Medical Centre, Dr. Teresa Kieser has much to celebrate. She's been recognized both nationally and internationally for her work in the operating room, and for the countless medical and research papers she’s published.  However, her journey hasn’t been easy, and the difficult times have culminated in a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services (AHS) for allegations of sex and gender-based inequities in the
  
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• Alberta premier rejects suggestion he's eyeing early election to quell party strife

  14-05-2022 00:34
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, buffeted by party infighting and a contentious leadership review, is rejecting speculation he may call an early election as part of a last-ditch effort to maintain control. “I commit to the legislated election date in late May of 2023 unequivocally, period, full stop,” Kenney said Friday. “That kind of speculation, I don’t know (where it comes from). “I think that sometimes political hacks entertain themselves by inventing rumours like
  
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• Personnel 'not available' for emergencies in Lethbridge, authorities say

  14-05-2022 00:31
  
  The head of Lethbridge’s Fire and Emergency Services was direct at Thursday’s community safety standing policy committee meeting, outlining staffing struggles currently facing the department. Chief Greg Adair stated the adequate standard of service isn't being provided. “The challenges, basically, are that ambulance staff is not available to aid in fire and rescue operations,” he said. Adair said the city’s emergency response is suffering because they don't have eno
  
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• Kenney rejects suggestion he’s eyeing early Alberta election to quell party strife

  14-05-2022 00:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kenney, buffeted by party infighting and a contentious leadership review, is rejecting speculation he may call an early election as part of a last-ditch effort to maintain control.
  
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• Suspects wanted after aggravated assault and armed robbery - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 00:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Suspects wanted after aggravated assault and armed robbery  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• First-round selections Richards, Philpot among draftees signed by Alouettes - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 00:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  First-round selections Richards, Philpot among draftees signed by Alouettes  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Space Jellyfish Swims Across Sky After SpaceX Launch - Lethbridge News Now

  14-05-2022 00:15 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Space Jellyfish Swims Across Sky After SpaceX Launch  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'It's amazing': Lethbridge farmer shocked by birth of rare quintuplet lambs

  14-05-2022 00:01
  
  Ken Leenstra was beyond surprised when he had realized that one of his ewes gave birth to five baby lambs on May 5. "My wife came running over and she says, 'you have four', and then I came back later and said, 'no we don't, we have five'," Leenstra told CTV News on Friday. "It's just crazy. It's amazing." Leenstra owns a farm over on the west side of Lethbridge near Westside Drive. He and a friend purchased the animals last spring to give them something new and exciting to do. "We decided we we
  
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