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• Alberta makes it easier for businesses to have dog-friendly patios

  26-05-2022 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta restaurants, bars and coffee shops no longer need approval from an AHS public health inspector to welcome dogs on their patios.
  
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• Police seize loaded pistol, $115K in drugs in southwest Calgary bust

  26-05-2022 23:35
  
  Calgary police say charges have been laid against a 25-year-old man in connection with a drug trafficking operation that officers had been investigating for the past eight months. Officials say police first identified an individual in September 2021 who they say was trafficking drugs in Mission. On May 17, police executed a search warrant on a home in the 100 block of 26th Avenue S.W. During the operation, police found a number of pieces of contraband:A loaded, semi-automatic pistol; 170.1 grams
  
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• CFL, CFL Players' Association reach another tentative agreement - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 23:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  CFL, CFL Players' Association reach another tentative agreement  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rocky View County's Pioneer Acres Museum ready to welcome back visitors

  26-05-2022 23:26
  
  Two years of pandemic protocols have been hard on the Pioneer Acres Museum. The historic farm, located just north of Irricana, was restricted on how many visitors it could host and had to cancel any event involving large gatherings. Curator Shelly McElroy is excited for the 2022 season that started May 14 with the official opening of the Grain Academy that moved to the site from Stampede Park in 2019. "It was here and it was where it needed to be but the timing was just off," McElroy told CTV Ne
  
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• Parliamentary committee to start report on expanding eligibility for assisted dying - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 23:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Cirque du Soleil in Lethbridge: Behind the scenes of OVO - Global News

  26-05-2022 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cirque du Soleil in Lethbridge: Behind the scenes of OVO  Global News
  
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• Man convicted of 1st-degree murder in beheading case - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 23:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Man convicted of 1st-degree murder in beheading case  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Permits no longer required to allow dogs on dining patios - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 22:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Permits no longer required to allow dogs on dining patios  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• President: 11 babies killed in fire at Senegalese hospital - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 22:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  President: 11 babies killed in fire at Senegalese hospital  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Victoria airport shutdown prompted by inert grenades, mischief charge expected: RCMP - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 22:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Victoria airport shutdown prompted by inert grenades, mischief charge expected: RCMP  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• AltaGas selling Alaskan utilities business to TriSummit Utilities for $1.025 billion

  26-05-2022 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  AltaGas Ltd. says it has signed a deal to sell its Alaskan utilities business to TriSummit Utilities Inc. for $1.025 billion.
  
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• Alberta Government aims to relieve EMS pressures - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 21:29 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Alberta Government aims to relieve EMS pressures  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' and 'Field of Dreams' star, dies - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 21:27 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' and 'Field of Dreams' star, dies  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta RCMP issue more than 2,800 traffic tickets over the May long weekend

  26-05-2022 21:21
  
  RCMP say they removed 165 impaired drivers from Alberta roads during a safety blitz over the long weekend and also found a suspect who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. Rocky Mountain House RCMP say they stopped a driver who was driving at more than 75 km/h over the posted speed limit. While the driver first failed a mandatory alcohol screening test and was found to be driving without a licence, officers also learned there were 14 Criminal Code warrants for his arrest. Police say duri
  
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• Bill passed to give Alberta's cabinet ministers permanent 'honourable' designation

  26-05-2022 20:49
  
  The Alberta government has passed a new bill that will add a permanent "honourable" title to all former, current and future cabinet ministers' names. In February, Premier Jason Kenney introduced Bill 1, also known as the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Recognition Act. That bill, which received royal assent in the legislature this week, was put in place to recognize the Queen's 70 years on the throne. According to the premier, it seeks to recognize the contributions of Alberta's young people
  
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• Vancouver Canucks sign Swedish prospect Linus Karlsson to entry-level deal - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 20:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Vancouver Canucks sign Swedish prospect Linus Karlsson to entry-level deal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremony - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 20:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremony  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Faculty Association/Students' Association recognizes Lethbridge College instructors with Teaching Excellence awards - My Lethbridge Now

  26-05-2022 20:03 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Faculty Association/Students' Association recognizes Lethbridge College instructors with Teaching Excellence awards  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Music director honours late wife with new Calgary-based symphony, chorus

  26-05-2022 19:52
  
  A widower is now utilizing the estate of his late wife as well as a GoFundMe campaign to help create a professional orchestra and chorus in Calgary to mark her legacy. Karen Joy Minish died in December 2020 from cancer. John Goulart, Karen's husband who has served as the music director of Banff's Bow Valley Chorus for 20 years, decided to honour her legacy through music. Goulart created The Firebird Symphony and Chorus, the realization of the couple's discussions over the years on plans to form
  
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• Smart agri-tech projects funded by Alberta Government - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 19:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Smart agri-tech projects funded by Alberta Government  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta prosecutor points out lies while cross examining man accused of killing Métis hunters

  26-05-2022 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Crown prosecutor asked Anthony Bilodeau questions about several discrepancies in his statements to police after two Métis hunters were killed in 2020.
  
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• Woman dead in southeast Calgary mobile home park fire

  26-05-2022 19:30
  
  Fire officials and police are investigating the cause of a blaze in a mobile home park in southeast Calgary that resulted in the death of a senior. Crews were called to Mountview Mobile Home Park, in the 6700 block of 17th Avenue S.E., at about 8:45 a.m. following reports of a house fire. Officials say neighbours had called 911 after seeing smoke coming from one of the homes in the community. The CFD was able to contain the fire, but the unit suffered significant damage as a result. Two occupant
  
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• Woman dead in fire at southeast Calgary mobile home park

  26-05-2022 19:30
  
  Fire officials and police are investigating the cause of a blaze in a mobile home park in southeast Calgary that resulted in the death of a female resident. Crews were called to Mountview Mobile Home Park, in the 6700 block of 17 Avenue S.E., at about 8:45 a.m. following reports of a house fire. Officials say neighbours had called 911 after seeing smoke coming from one of the homes in the community. The CFD was able to contain the fire, but the unit suffered significant damage as a result. Two o
  
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• Crews called to scene of fire in Mountview Mobile Home Park

  26-05-2022 19:30
  
  Fire officials are investigating the cause of a blaze in a mobile home park in southeast Calgary that broke out early Thursday. Crews were called to Mountview Mobile Home Park, in the 6700 block of 17 Avenue S.E., at about 8:45 a.m. following reports of a house fire. Officials say neighbours had called 911 after seeing smoke coming from one of the homes in the community. The CFD was able to contain the fire, but the unit suffered significant damage as a result. Two occupants, a man and a woman,
  
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• Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' star, dead at 67

  26-05-2022 19:13
  
  Ray Liotta, the actor known for his roles in "Field of Dreams" and the Martin Scorcese mob classic "Goodfellas," has died. He was 67. "Ray was working on a project in the Dominican republic called 'Dangerous Waters' when he passed. He passed in his sleep. He is survived by his daughter, Karsen and his fiancée, Jacy Nittolo," his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN. This is a breaking news update. More to come...
  
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• Despite Uvelde, National Rifle Association sticks with plans for Houston convention - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 19:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Despite Uvelde, National Rifle Association sticks with plans for Houston convention  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta to table report with new recommendations to ease EMS pressures

  26-05-2022 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  The report, drafted by the Alberta EMS Advisory Committee, will outline 10 new recommendations to improve access to EMS services across the province.
  
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• Alberta funding Crime Stoppers for the first time - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 18:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Alberta funding Crime Stoppers for the first time  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 18:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Surveillance image released of Varsity arson, car prowling suspect

  26-05-2022 18:33
  
  The Calgary Police Service is asking for tips from the public to help identify a man who allegedly sparked a fire that damaged two homes in Varsity. Emergency crews were called to the 1100 block of Varsity Estates Drive N.W. early on May 18 for reports of a fire. The residents of the homes were asleep when the fire broke out and everyone escaped unharmed. Footage from a nearby surveillance camera showed a man setting fire to a shed behind one of the homes and the blaze quickly spread to the hous
  
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• Raptors big man Khem Birch undergoes knee procedure in Los Angeles - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 18:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Raptors big man Khem Birch undergoes knee procedure in Los Angeles  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Province appoints new chief for Alberta Human Rights Commission - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 17:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Province appoints new chief for Alberta Human Rights Commission  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• AltaGas selling Alaskan utilities business to TriSummit Utilities for $1.025B

  26-05-2022 17:00
  
  AltaGas Ltd. says it has signed a deal to sell its Alaskan utilities business to TriSummit Utilities Inc. for $1.025 billion. The sale includes Enstar Natural Gas, a gas distribution company in Alaska with about 150,000 customers; the Alaska Pipeline Co., which operates transmission and distribution pipelines for Enstar; the company's 65 per cent indirect interest in Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska; and other ancillary operations. AltaGas says once the deal is complete, its remaining utili
  
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• Alberta to announce new steps to ease pressure on ambulance services

  26-05-2022 16:40
  
  The Alberta government will reveal how it plans to ease pressure on emergency medical services in the province. Health Minister Jason Copping will make the announcement at 9 a.m. in Sherwood Park, Alta., along with Tracy Allard and R.J. Sigurdson, who are both members of the Alberta Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. Watch the news conference live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca. Wait times for an ambulance have been rising across the province, with red alerts being regularly declared in major
  
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• Stampede Bell Grandstand Show to feature Dean Brody, trick roping, fireworks

  26-05-2022 16:22
  
  The Calgary Stampede has unveiled its plans for this year's grandstand show including a Canadian country music story and a tip of the Stetson to Calgary concert venues. Each of the 10 nights of AMPLIFIED will feature performances by JUNO-award winner Dean Brody. "This year's grandstand show is a party, celebrating the music, sounds and heart of this city that we call home," said Angela Benson, director and choreographer of the Bell Grandstand Show, in a statement. "We are so excited to bring tog
  
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• Lethbridge United coaching lineups taking shape - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 15:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge United coaching lineups taking shape  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary hits the 20s Thursday falls over the weekend to the low teens

  26-05-2022 15:21
  
  West wind Thursday will generate local gusts in the low 40s for Calgary; that'll be about the worst facet of the day. Beyond, we're looking at loads of sunshine for the morning, and a layer of cloud moving through as the day wears on. That cloud layer will blanket us through the evening hours, providing a layer of heat entrapment that should keep Calgary in the double-digits overnight. It'll be fair weather to spend outside! The west wind curls to southwesterly Friday; this is due to a trough si
  
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• Season is on the line for the Flames

  26-05-2022 15:00
  
  The Calgary Flames know exactly what’s at stake. Beat the Oilers tonight and you head back to Edmonton for Game 6. Lose, and your season is over. Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau says you have to embrace games like this and look forward to the challenge. “It’s another game for us and we’re super excited to be where we are today,” he said. “We had a quick skate today and we’re excited to play in front of our hometown fans.” GREAT HOME TEAM The Flames
  
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• Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination

  26-05-2022 15:00
  
  Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great. Down 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal, Calgary faces elimination Thursday at the Saddledome where the Flames went 25-9-7 during the regular season. Calgary avoided elimination in the post-season's first round with a Game 7 overtime win ov
  
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• Whitecaps down Cavalry FC in penalty kicks in Canadian Championship quarterfinal

  26-05-2022 14:22
  
  The Vancouver Whitecaps answered a late wakeup call and stopped history from repeating itself Wednesday night. Cristian Gutierrez scored on a penalty kick to give the Major League Soccer Whitecaps a win over Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League in an exciting quarterfinal match of the Canadian Championship at ATCO Field. The game was tied 1-1 in regulation and Vancouver won 5-3 in penalty kicks. Gutierrez’s goal came after Vancouver goalkeeper Cody Cropper made a diving save to stop a
  
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• ‘Extremely serious’: Calgary man involved in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

  26-05-2022 14:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hussein Borhot, who is 36, appeared before Court of Queen's Bench Justice David Labrenz for a sentencing hearing in a Calgary courtroom.
  
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• Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years

  26-05-2022 14:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hussein Borhot, who is 36, appeared before Court of Queen's Bench Justice David Labrenz for a sentencing hearing in a Calgary courtroom.
  
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• Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity to be sentenced

  26-05-2022 14:06
  
  A man who admitted to terrorism-related acts with the militant group Islamic State is to be sentenced today in a Calgary courtroom. Hussein Borhot, who is 36, has pleaded guilty to one count of participating in terrorism group activity between May 9, 2013, and June 7, 2014, as well as to kidnapping for a terrorist group while in Syria. RCMP arrested him in July 2020 after a seven-year investigation. An agreed statement of facts read in court last month said Borhot travelled to Syria through Turk
  
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• Forum aims to make Lethbridge the healthiest city in Canada - Lethbrige Herald

  26-05-2022 13:03 via lethbridgeherald.com
  Forum aims to make Lethbridge the healthiest city in Canada  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Mass shooting inquiry to hear from senior Mountie granted special accommodation - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 10:08 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Mass shooting inquiry to hear from senior Mountie granted special accommodation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pride flag walkway in Lethbridge vandalized | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  26-05-2022 09:00 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Pride flag walkway in Lethbridge vandalized | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Texas shooting aftermath: Attention turns to Calgary school safety, youth mental health support

  26-05-2022 03:18
  
  After a massacre at a Texas elementary school, some are looking into safety protections against gun violence in Calgary's school system while mental health experts are offering advice for difficult conversations about mass shootings. Grief is pouring out over the 19 elementary school children and two teachers who were shot dead Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Officials say the 18-year-old shooter was armed with an AR-15 style weapon, and was killed by a border patrol agent at
  
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• Alphonso Davies back in squad for Canada’s 3 matches in June international window

  26-05-2022 02:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, sidelined from international play since November, returns to action with Canada for June games against Iran, Curacao and Honduras.
  
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• China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 02:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  China wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping agreement  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• The latest on the French-language Conservative leadership debate in Laval - Lethbridge News Now

  26-05-2022 02:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  The latest on the French-language Conservative leadership debate in Laval  Lethbridge News Now
  
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