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• 'They really do need our help': Reaching out to assist orphaned wildlife

  31-05-2022 23:50
  
  It's the busy season for people who care for injured and orphaned wildlife Spring is baby season for all the wildlife that live in southern Alberta. But many of those babies are surrendered to the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) after they're orphaned because they won't survive without some human help. "They really do need our help and especially babies, if you think of just even human babies, how dependent they are," said Holly Lillie, AWIC executive director. Staff at the fa
  
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• World's tallest mural being painted on Calgary building as part of BUMP Festival

  31-05-2022 23:37
  
  Work is underway by an internationally renowned graffiti artist to create the world's tallest mural on a building in Calgary's Beltline. The work by German graffiti artist DAIM is part of the BUMP Festival and is expected to be completed by mid-June on Hazelview's First on Tenth building, located at 123 10th Avenue S.W. Now in its sixth year, the BUMP Festival — previously known as the Beltline Urban Murals Project— has grown into a city-wide street art festival and runs Aug. 1 to 28
  
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• Court rules Alberta MLA can appeal part of disciplinary decision for police officer

  31-05-2022 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled an MLA can ask for a review on whether provincial rules allow for a presiding officer to temporarily demote a police officer.
  
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• First Calgary man appointed match official for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

  31-05-2022 23:03
  
  A Calgary referee has been selected to become a match official at the ultimate soccer tournament of anyone's career: the 2022 FIFA World Cup, taking place in Qatar this November. Drew Fischer will be the only Canadian match official at the upcoming global championship, and he's the only Albertan ever to have been called up. "It's an awfully long way from doing local park games in Calgary," said Fischer. He's been appointed as one of the video assistant referees, which requires reviewing video pl
  
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• Dr. Samantha Lenci named interim President and CEO at Lethbridge College - CHAT News Today

  31-05-2022 21:47 via chatnewstoday.ca
  
  Dr. Samantha Lenci named interim President and CEO at Lethbridge College  CHAT News Today
  
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• Double homicide suspects identified but Calgary police say they need witnesses to make arrests

  31-05-2022 21:46
  
  Calgary police say they have identified suspects but more information is needed from witnesses to make arrests, and now investigators and the victims' family members are pleading for people to come forward. Cody Akoar, 20, and Kuanyliet Kogalt, 20, were killed while sitting in a parked vehicle in the 1000 block of Memorial Drive N.E. in the evening of Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Their bodies were discovered the next morning after police received reports of a vehicle left running. Autopsies confirmed
  
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• RCMP search for 'pot-bellied' man who approached pre-teen girl in Cochrane

  31-05-2022 21:29
  
  Cochrane RCMP is looking to identify a man who approached an 11-year-old girl Monday afternoon and allegedly attempted to get her into a van with promises of ice cream. According to RCMP, the girl was walking home in the area of Sunset Square, in the community of Sunset Ridge, shortly before 5:30 p.m. when she was approached by the man. The man reportedly asked the girl if she'd like to get into the van as he had an ice cream business. The girl pretended to make a phone call to her father and wa
  
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• Lethbridge transitions to new downtown parking app - My Lethbridge Now

  31-05-2022 21:18 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge transitions to new downtown parking app  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Dog being off leash leads to violent encounter, vehicle vandalism near Cochrane

  31-05-2022 20:16
  
  Cochrane RCMP has released a sketch of a female suspect accused of pushing a man off his bike then vandalizing his truck because she was upset his dog was off leash. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23 in a utility corridor at Horse Creek Road and Weedon Trail, north of Cochrane in Rocky View County. The man was riding his bike with his dog following along and when he passed a woman walking, she got upset. "A verbal altercation ensued and the female pushed the male off his b
  
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• New app available for parking in downtown Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  31-05-2022 20:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  New app available for parking in downtown Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Critics fear environmental impact of new Alberta anti-red-tape legislation

  31-05-2022 20:02
  
  Critics say new Alberta legislation aimed at reducing red tape could do just the opposite while threatening parks and protected areas. Last week, the United Conservatives passed a bill that changes the way rules are made on public lands. The legislation gives much broader power to the environment minister. It also allows other government agencies or employees to make rules for what's allowed on provincial Crown land and parks. Legal experts say the legislation will create confusion because there
  
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• Calgary's new $500 fine for public harassment goes into effect June 1

  31-05-2022 19:33
  
  An attempt by Calgary city council to curb the rise in cases of verbal harassment in public spaces through heftier fines will makes its debut this week. The amended public behaviour bylaw, which goes into effect on June 1, will see $500 fines issued to those who harass others in places the general public has access to including restaurants, libraries and on sidewalks and pathways. Under the bylaw, harassment includes unwanted sexual advances or derogatory comments regarding a person's age, relig
  
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• Lethbridge college appoints interim president and CEO - My Lethbridge Now

  31-05-2022 18:23 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge college appoints interim president and CEO  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Travis Toews steps down as finance minister, throws hat into UCP leadership race

  31-05-2022 17:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  There is officially one person in the race to replace Jason Kenney as the leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party.
  
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• Sanitary repair closes lanes on 6 Ave. South - My Lethbridge Now

  31-05-2022 17:58 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Sanitary repair closes lanes on 6 Ave. South  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews officially throws hat into UCP leadership race

  31-05-2022 17:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  There is officially one person in the race to replace Jason Kenney as the leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party.
  
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• Federal COVID-19 border restrictions extended for another month

  31-05-2022 17:20
  
  The federal COVID-19 restrictions at the border are being extended until at least June 30, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada announced on Tuesday. The federal government will continue to require foreign tourists to provide proof of being fully vaccinated.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxUnvaccinated Canadian citizens or permanent residents are also still required to show proof of a molecular COVID-19 test taken prior to entering Canada and quar
  
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• Possession of small amounts of illicit drugs will be decriminalized in B.C.

  31-05-2022 17:08
  
  The federal government has announced that starting early next year, British Columbia will be the first province in Canada to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use. The decision comes after the B.C. government requested an exemption under the federal Controlled Drugs and Subtances Act, which makes it an offense to possess most controlled substances. On Nov. 1, as the toxic drug crisis intensified, the province asked the federal government to decriminalize up
  
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• Alberta cannabis regulator sees complaints about sales data in exchange for product deals

  31-05-2022 17:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The AGLC says forcing cannabis suppliers to buy sales data in exchange for stocking products is considered an inducement, which violates the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act.
  
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• Cenovus Energy to restart work on stalled offshore oil project in Newfoundland

  31-05-2022 16:39
  
  Cenovus Energy announced Tuesday it will restart work on the West White Rose oil project in Newfoundland, ending nearly two years of uncertainty in the local energy sector. The company said in a news release that work to complete the project will resume in 2023. "The joint venture owners have worked together to significantly de-risk this project over the past 16 months," Cenovus president and chief executive officer Alex Pourbaix said in the release. "As a result, we're confident restarting West
  
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• Calgary's Major Tom named top new restaurant in Canada

  31-05-2022 16:22
  
  Enjoying the view from the top is old hat for the owners of Calgary's Major Tom Bar, a restaurant situated on the 40th floor of a downtown office tower. But now the restaurant in Stephen Avenue Place finds itself atop the list of the country's best new restaurants in the latest edition of Canada's 100 Best magazine that was released online Tuesday. "It's mostly just a massive pat on the back for the staff that have been working tirelessly since long before we opened," said Garret Martin, culinar
  
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• More Frost Advisories possible in Central Alberta tonight

  31-05-2022 15:32
  
  AFTERNOON UPDATE: If you read the morning outlook daily, you'll go through this paragraph and think I'm phoning it in. At least, that's how it feels for me, too. We have an added touch of cloud right now but otherwise our forecast for the day is rock-steady. Central Alberta may indeed crest close to the freezing mark; a few spots dropped into the frost margins this morning, including Nordegg, Priddis, Banff, and Waterton. Calgary had a site report in at 1.4 C for the low marker. Watch for those
  
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• Calgary returns to the 20s this week

  31-05-2022 15:32
  
  Frost advisories in our province ended early Tuesday morning and I don't expect them to return to southern Alberta, though central Alberta may see a couple repopulate once again. We set in to high pressure and this weak blocking pattern for the next few days. Yesterday, the descriptor was banal. Today, I'm going with benign. The blocking pattern in question is the result of a pair of flanking lows aloft; neither will concede ground for a while. It's known as an Omega Block, where a high centres
  
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• Academy Award winning actor Kevin Costner named 2022 Calgary Stampede parade marshal

  31-05-2022 15:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Academy Award winning actor Kevin Costner has been named as this year's Calgary Stampede parade marshal. The parade starts at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 8.
  
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• Kevin Costner to saddle up, head Calgary Stampede Parade

  31-05-2022 15:13
  
  Acclaimed actor, producer and director Kevin Costner will lead the 2022 edition of the Calgary Stampede Parade and he'll follow his parade appearance with a concert performance on the grounds. The Calgary Stampede announced Tuesday that the star of numerous films and television series — including Yellowstone, Dances with Wolves, Field of Dreams and The Untouchables — would serve as this year's parade marshal. "I just wanted to tell you how nice it was to be selected as parade marshal
  
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• Teen in need of medical care missing from Alberta Children's Hospital

  31-05-2022 14:42
  
  The Calgary Police Service is asking for help from the public as the search continues for a teenage patient missing from the Alberta Children's Hospital. Tianna 'TT' Medicine Shield, 15, was reported missing after she left the hospital in northwest Calgary. She was last seen Sunday at around 8 p.m. The teen requires medical care and there are significant concerns for her well-being. Tianna, who identifies as female, is described as:Weighing approximately 54 kilograms (120 lbs); 165 centimetres (
  
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• Travis Toews ends speculation, first to register for UCP leadership contest

  31-05-2022 14:35
  
  Treasury Board president and Finance Minister Travis Toews is the first official candidate in Alberta's United Conservative Party leadership contest. According to Elections Alberta, the Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA registered on May 30. Toews hasn't commented publicly on entering the race; in fact, he declined to confirm any intent on May 24, saying at the time, "There are many details that need to be decided by the party and right now we really just need to be focused on the people." Others who ha
  
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• Deadline arrives for Calgary Police Service members to remove 'thin blue line' patch

  31-05-2022 14:16
  
  The 'thin blue line' patch has been a hot-button issue for the Calgary Police Commission (CPC) and the Calgary Police Association (CPA) for months and the deadline has now arrived for its removal from uniforms. After initially pushing back against the CPC, the CPA 'reluctantly' directed its members last week to remove the patches from their street uniforms to comply with the commission's directive. The deadline for removing the 'thin blue line' patch, with the exception of dress unifor
  
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• Work on twinning Highway 3 continues - Lethbridge News Now

  31-05-2022 09:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Work on twinning Highway 3 continues  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Shannon Phillips able to appeal part of enforcement regarding Lethbridge police officer, court finds - Calgary Herald

  31-05-2022 09:00 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Shannon Phillips able to appeal part of enforcement regarding Lethbridge police officer, court finds  Calgary Herald
  
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• Dr. Samantha Lenci named interim President and CEO at Lethbridge College - Lethbridge News Now

  31-05-2022 09:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Dr. Samantha Lenci named interim President and CEO at Lethbridge College  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Frost advisory issued for Airdrie, surrounding communities Monday night

  31-05-2022 05:46
  A frost advisory was issued for Airdrie and surrounding communities Monday night. "Frost expected over parts of central Alberta overnight tonight," Environment Canada said on its website. "Many other localities will experience a risk of frost. "Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas," it advised. The forecast for Calgary was windy and cool overnight, with a projected low of three degrees, with a risk of frost. Among the communities affected were the following:Mountain View Co. ne
  
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• Alberta firearms community critical of federal handgun freeze

  31-05-2022 05:25
  
  Members of Calgary's firearms community said the federal government was missing the point with new restrictions announced Monday that they say will undermine their business. The feds said about 55,000 new handguns are imported each year in Canada. The thinking appears to be that while legal handguns make up a small portion of crime guns, the new laws will help limit the potential for them to make their way into the wrong hands. There are 2,500 stores in Canada that sell handguns. The Shooting Ed
  
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• Brooks Bandits repeat as Centennial Cup champs with 4-1 win over Pickering

  31-05-2022 03:20
  
  One southern Alberta team hoisted a trophy Monday. The Brooks Bandits arrived home Monday with the Centennial Cup packed into the luggage bin of the team bus, after thoroughly dominating the Pickering Panthers in Sunday's final. The Bandits swarmed the Panthers, but it was Pickering who opened the scoring in the first, when Ethan Doyle spotted a loose puck in front and beat Bandit goalie Ethan Barwick. The Bandits outshot Pickering 16-1 in the second, but couldn't find a way to put a puck past Z
  
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• It's no scam – the CRA wants their CERB back

  31-05-2022 02:00
  
  If you received COVID-19 benefit money from the Canada Revenue Agency but weren't sure if you qualified for it, be warned that the tax man is coming. When the pandemic was declared in 2020, the Canadian government rushed out billions in aid to citizens who were forced out of their jobs. In that flurry of activity, hundreds of thousands of Canadians received the benefit, some even when they weren't supposed to. Now, the CRA is looking for that money back, two years after it was issued. Greg Bates
  
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• Alberta feedlots see significant losses in May - Global News

  31-05-2022 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta feedlots see significant losses in May  Global News
  
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• Alberta feedlots see significant losses in May

  31-05-2022 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brenna Grant with Canfax Research Services said the feedlot losses are some of the worst in decades.
  
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• Pea protein company puts down roots with new Lethbridge facility

  31-05-2022 01:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The facility and commercial testing centre will turn yellow peas from Alberta and Saskatchewan into plant-based products, like pea protein, starch and molasses.
  
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• Calgary show dog ready for the bright lights of New York at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

  31-05-2022 00:21
  
  A Calgary canine is headed to New York to partake in one of the world’s most prestigious dog shows, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The event is in its 146th year, and six-year-old Frank, a Boston Terrier, is hoping to impress the judges. “He likes to show off,” said his owner Dr. Tricia Knowler, a local vet at Castleridge Veterinary Clinic. “He likes all the attention I think.” Knowler says show dogs have always been a part of her life, but this is the first
  
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