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• Brewers' closer Hader on paternity list, likely out 3 days - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 23:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Driver taken to hospital after head-on crash on Hwy. 5

  15-06-2022 23:32
  
  Emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash near the hamlet of Welling, Alta. on Wednesday morning. RCMP say police were dispatched to the scene, on Highway 5 approximately five kilometres north of the community, at about 11:33 a.m. When crews arrived, they found that a northbound pickup truck had collided with a larger truck, which was southbound. "The driver of the pickup was transported to hospital with unknown injuries," officials said in a release. "The other driver was unin
  
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• CFL fines three defensive players for high hits - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 23:19 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  CFL fines three defensive players for high hits  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Elbow River peaks, Bow River holding steady as rainfall tapers off in Calgary

  15-06-2022 23:08
  
  Some areas within Calgary received upwards of 100 millimetres of rain in just 48 hours, but the forecast is improving and rainfall warnings are lifted. The City of Calgary said the Elbow River reached peak flow and the Bow River is expected to peak some time Wednesday afternoon. Water levels on both will remain high and people are asked to stay away from the banks of the swollen rivers until water subsides. "While we received less precipitation than expected we want to remind Calgarians to stay
  
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• No major flooding happening at this time: Alberta government

  15-06-2022 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environmental Canada said between 60mm and 129mm of rain had fallen since Monday in different parts of Calgary and surrounding areas. 
  
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• Alberta government to provide update on flood conditions

  15-06-2022 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environmental Canada said between 60mm and 129mm of rain had fallen since Monday in different parts of Calgary and surrounding areas. 
  
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• City animal shelters in crisis with too many surrendered pets to look after

  15-06-2022 22:52
  
  Staff at many Calgary animal rescue shelters are overwhelmed with the number of cats, dogs and rabbits pet owners are dropping off because they can no longer care for their animals. Deanna Thompson is the executive director with the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) and says right now the facility has no space for any more pets. "It's kind of our worst nightmare come true," she said. "We have seen a huge increase in the number of people looking to surrender their pets, as well as the st
  
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• Calgary animal shelters in crisis, inundated with surrendered pets

  15-06-2022 22:52
  
  Staff at many Calgary animal rescue shelters are overwhelmed with the number of cats, dogs and rabbits pet owners are dropping off because they can no longer care for their animals. Deanna Thompson is the executive director with the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) and says right now the facility has no space for any more pets. "It's kind of our worst nightmare come true," she said. "We have seen a huge increase in the number of people looking to surrender their pets, as well as the st
  
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• Tactical vest, loaded magazines and police baton among items stolen in Calgary

  15-06-2022 22:48
  
  Police are requesting assistance from the public after someone stole a cache of police equipment from a vehicle parked on a Calgary street. On Tuesday, an unmarked, on-duty police vehicle parked was parked on a downtown street. When officers returned to the vehicle, they discovered that someone had taken the following items: ·         A large, black Ready Vest, with police patch on the front and back. The vest contained two full Glock 9mm magazines,
  
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• Prisons are failing to comply with solitary confinement reforms: senators - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 22:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Lethbridge College inks deal to support start-up agriculture programs - My Lethbridge Now

  15-06-2022 22:32 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge College inks deal to support start-up agriculture programs  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Sparwood, B.C. declares state of emergency due to ‘imminent flooding concerns’

  15-06-2022 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  An emergency operations centre has been activated in the District of Sparwood as the community in the B.C. Rockies goes on high alert for spring flooding.
  
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• Is your canola stand on target? - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 22:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Is your canola stand on target?  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Colgate beef lasagna? The Museum of Failure comes to Calgary this summer

  15-06-2022 21:20
  
  A touring exhibit showcasing failed inventions throughout history is coming to Calgary this summer. Called the Museum of Failure, the all-ages exhibit will be set up at Southcentre Mall from July 1 to Aug. 31. Visitors will be able to walk through a series of displays highlighting 130 failed innovations from New Coke and Google Glass to the Ford Edsel and Colgate beef lasagna. "Some of the world’s most prominent companies have produced their fair share of flops," said a Wednesday release.
  
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• New snow leads to high avalanche risk in Canada's mountain parks

  15-06-2022 21:14
  
  Canada's official avalanche season may be over for the mountain parks, but heavy snowfall in the Rockies that came with this week's storm is creating a big risk for hikers. Officials in Banff National Park say winter is sticking around in much of the park and guests need to be prepared for the conditions and avoid some trails entirely because of the avalanche risk. According to a recent Facebook post from Banff National Park, there is "deep, unsupported snow" on some trails that hikers should no
  
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• John Hinkley Jr. freed from court oversight after decades - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 21:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Consecutive days of damaging wind in Calgary keep city crews busy

  15-06-2022 20:56
  
  Wind gusts of up to 75 km/h in parts of Calgary are once again keeping city crews and arborists busy. Wednesday afternoon's blustery conditions come after strong wind on Tuesday downed trees and created power outages for approximately 4,850 customers. From early Tuesday afternoon until around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, the city received 115 reports of hazardous wind damage. "Exceptionally busy for the Calgary Fire Department. Crews were running to all sorts of wind-related incidents
  
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• Some highlight quotes from the B.C. money-laundering inquiry - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 20:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Chad Bobrosky sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison in Calgary sexual assault

  15-06-2022 20:37
  
  A 29-year-old Calgary man has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018. Judge Gord Wong said the sex assault on the young woman at Chad Bobrosky's Calgary apartment involved sadism and bondage, and repeated attacks were done with an intent to injure. The judge pointed out that Bobrosky also videoed the encounter. Wong said there were no mitigating circumstances to allow him to reduce the sentence the Crown wanted. The defence had asked for a sente
  
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• Calgary judge sentences former university swimming star for sexual assault

  15-06-2022 20:37
  
  A successful swimmer from Calgary who won four medals for Canada at the 2011 world junior championships has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for a sexual assault on a woman in 2018. Chad Bobrosky, who is 29, broke down in tears in a Calgary courtroom as he hugged his family goodbye before he was taken away by sheriffs. Judge Gord Wong said the sex assault on the young woman at Bobrosky's Calgary apartment involved sadism and bondage, and repeated attacks were done with an intent
  
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• Rainfall warnings lifted in Alberta as system moves to northern Saskatchewan

  15-06-2022 20:26
  
  Environment Canada has ended all heavy rainfall warnings in Alberta as the weather system moves east into Saskatchewan. The weather agency says areas in that province — including Buffalo Narrows, La Ronge and Meadow Lake — can expect between 50 millimetres and 70 millimetres of rain. A wind warning for gusts up to 90 km/h an hour remains in southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada says the winds are expected to calm down later tonight. Preparations for p
  
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• Rainfall warnings ended for all of Alberta

  15-06-2022 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  After days of rain in many areas of Alberta, rainfall warnings were dropped for the entire province Wednesday morning.
  
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• Name the puppy: Lethbridge police hold contest for newest K9 member

  15-06-2022 20:15
  
  Lethbridge police are holding a contest to help determine the name for their furry new recruit. The 12-week-old Belgian Malinois puppy will be the K9 unit's newest member. Police say it marks the first time in decades that a puppy will be trained and tested entirely in-house. "In the past, the K9 Unit has obtained dogs that are about 15-months to twoyearsold and have already been named and tested to determine if they are suitable for policing," said a Wednesday release from the Lethbridge Police
  
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• Lethbridge police say name of newest K9 member will be chosen by kids | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  15-06-2022 20:15 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge police say name of newest K9 member will be chosen by kids | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Hockey Canada names coaches for under-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 20:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Dominant second set leads Auger-Aliassime over McDonald in Halle - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 20:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Calgary police seek information on 2 Calgary homicides, missing person case

  15-06-2022 19:42
  
  Calgary police are looking to the public for help solving two cold case homicides and a missing person file. Investigators have identified three cases in particular they say could be solved with help from the public, including the homicides of 18-year-old Colton Crowshoe and 31-year-old Hussam Ahmad Ismail, and the disappearance of Monique Mattar. Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) homicide unit says no matter how much time has passed since an incident, they remain
  
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• Johnny Gaudreau tops NHL's potential UFA class with free agency 4 weeks away

  15-06-2022 19:11
  
  NHL general managers get the opportunity to open their chequebooks four weeks from Wednesday. This year's list of potential unrestricted free agents — as always — offers some intriguing opportunities for executives looking to alter the course of their franchises. There's also been a significant amount of buyer's remorse through the years. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the headline-grabbing options with the NHL market set to open July 13. JOHNNY GAUDREAU 2021-22 salary ca
  
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• Festival Square grand opening to take place in Lethbridge next week - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 18:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Legal Aid Alberta says family violence on the rise - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 18:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Legal Aid Alberta says family violence on the rise  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• More opportunities needed for foreign-trained applicants - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 18:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  More opportunities needed for foreign-trained applicants  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• One dead in Trans-Canada Highway collision west of Golden

  15-06-2022 18:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fatal collision along the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Interior on Wednesday morning closed down part of the highway. It has since been reopened.
  
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• Calgary Zoo reopens west gate to visitors after 2 years

  15-06-2022 18:00
  
  The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is now offering another way for visitors to access the facility. Officials with the zoo announced on Wednesday that after two years of being closed, the west gate is available for use.  The zoo closed the west entrance – located at the west end of St. George’s Island, off Zoo Road NE. – during the onset of COVID-19. For two years, visitors have only been able to enter the zoo from the north entrance near the TELUS Spark Science Centre. "We'
  
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• Mayors of border cities urge Ottawa to scrap ArriveCan app - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 17:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Semi hauling crates of chickens topples in southeast Calgary

  15-06-2022 17:36
  
  A section of 52nd Street S.E. was closed to traffic Wednesday morning after a crash involving a semi hauling live chickens. Emergency crews responded to the northbound lanes of the road, near the 114th Avenue S.E. intersection, shortly before 9 a.m. No injuries have been reported to the driver or the poultry, and none of the chickens escaped from the trailer. The Calgary Police Service traffic unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
  
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• Semi hauling 7,000 chickens topples in southeast Calgary

  15-06-2022 17:36
  
  A section of 52nd Street S.E. was closed to traffic Wednesday morning after a crash involving a semi hauling 7,000 live chickens. Emergency crews responded to the northbound lanes of the road, near the 114th Avenue S.E. intersection, shortly before 9 a.m. No injuries have been reported to the driver or the poultry, and none of the chickens escaped from the trailer. The Calgary Police Service traffic unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
  
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• Senators sign forward Dylan Gambrell to one-year contract extension - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 17:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• The end of the significant rain for Calgary is near...for now

  15-06-2022 16:57
  
  We're starting to see the end of the relentless rain for the Calgary region come Wednesday. The chance of rain will remain all day into early Thursday morning, but nothing like the past 48 hours. By the time we woke up Tuesday morning, parts of Calgary had seen upwards of 120 millimetres of total rainfall with the airport reporting just over 60mm. It was the addition of high wind on Tuesday that caught some off guard. We knew the potential was there for 60 to 70 km/h winds but gusts peaking at 9
  
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• The end of the signifcant rain for Calgary is near...for now

  15-06-2022 16:57
  
  We're starting to see the end of the relentless rain for the Calgary region come Wednesday. The chance of rain will remain all day into early Thursday morning, but nothing like the past 48 hours. By the time we woke up Tuesday morning, parts of Calgary had seen upwards of 120 millimetres of total rainfall with the airport reporting just over 60mm. It was the addition of high wind on Tuesday that caught some off guard. We knew the potential was there for 60 to 70 km/h winds but gusts peaking at 9
  
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• Trans-Canada Highway reopens after crash near Alberta-B.C. boundary

  15-06-2022 16:36
  
  Highway 1 has reopened in both directions near Field, B.C. following a Wednesday morning crash. Details regarding the severity of the collision in Yoho National Park have not been confirmed but, according to 511 Alberta, the Trans-Canada Highway reopened to traffic shortly after 2 p.m. A STARS Air Ambulance was deployed to the area. This is a developing story. It will be updated as details are confirmed.
  
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• Driver dead in crash on Hwy. 1 near Field, B.C.

  15-06-2022 16:36
  
  Highway 1 has reopened in both directions near Field, B.C. following a Wednesday morning crash that claimed the life of a driver. B.C. RCMP say members of the Golden detachment, along with B.C. Highway Patrol, responded to the scene of a crash between a logging truck and an SUV near Emerald Lake Road at just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday. A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of the SUV, which was eastbound, crossed into the path of the oncoming truck. "The driver of the logging tru
  
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• Crash closes Trans-Canada Highway near Alberta-B.C. boundary

  15-06-2022 16:36
  
  Highway 1 has been closed in both directions near Field, B.C. following a Wednesday morning crash. Details regarding the severity of the collision in Yoho National Park have not been confirmed but, according to 511 Alberta, the Trans-Canada Highway is expected to remain closed to traffic until 3 p.m. MT. A STARS Air Ambulance was deployed to the area. This is a developing story. It will be updated as details are confirmed.BC Hwy1 CLOSED east of Field BC due to MVC. ETO 3pm MST. (8:25am) via @Ban
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ figure pleads guilty to mischief-related criminal charge

  15-06-2022 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tyson "Freedom George" Billings pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of counselling to commit mischief related to his involvement in the demonstration that gridlocked Ottawa.
  
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• Bow River in Calgary under 'high streamflow advisory' as forecast improves

  15-06-2022 14:56
  
  The City of Calgary is still watching the water levels of the Bow and Elbow rivers, but the outlook has improved when it comes to the potential for overland flooding. According to data from the province, the Bow River is now under a high streamflow advisory as opposed to a flood watch. Evacuations of areas along the rivers are not anticipated in Calgary, but the Calgary Police Service says it has a plan in place if weather conditions and water levels take a turn for the worse. Having learne
  
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• Masks no longer required on Lethbridge Transit as final COVID-19 restrictions ease - My Lethbridge Now

  15-06-2022 14:31 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Masks no longer required on Lethbridge Transit as final COVID-19 restrictions ease  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Inside Pride: Navigating a sexualized society as an asexual person

  15-06-2022 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Asexual – or “Ace” – is a term used to describe someone who does not experience sexual attraction towards people of any gender.
  
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• Tent encampment grows near Lethbridge shelter - Global News

  15-06-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tent encampment grows near Lethbridge shelter  Global News
  
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• City of Lethbridge and community to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Week this month - Lethbridge News Now

  15-06-2022 09:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  City of Lethbridge and community to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Week this month  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Arcade Fire, the Weeknd, Tanya Tagaq land on Polaris music prize long list

  15-06-2022 07:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  New albums from Arcade Fire, the Weeknd and Tanya Tagaq are among those longlisted for this year's Polaris Music Prize.
  
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• Trio of southern Alberta athletes named to Lifesaving World Championship team

  15-06-2022 05:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three southern Alberta athletes will be part of Team Canada heading to the Lifesaving World Championships.
  
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