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• Canada's Wilkerson, Bukovec reach world championship beach volleyball final - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 22:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canada's Wilkerson, Bukovec reach world championship beach volleyball final  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• How the crypto market came crashing down

  18-06-2022 22:11
  
  It's been another bad week for the cryptocurrency market. On Sunday, crypto lending and trading platform Celsius Network announced that it would be pausing all withdrawals and transfers. Coinbase, another crypto trading platform, also laid off 18 per cent of its workforce on Tuesday and warned of an extended "crypto winter." And on Saturday, the price of Bitcoin fell below US$20,000 for the first time since 2020. This crash kicked off last month, as the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled its intenti
  
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• Postal woes: Calgary business owner questions 'ridiculous' shipping costs

  18-06-2022 21:58
  
  It's a problem that doesn't seem to be going away any time soon, and some Canadian producers are fed up.  Parcel shipping costs have drastically jumped over the last few years and it's eating into business profit margins.  Calgary clothing company Local Laundry is rethinking its shipping model thanks to what its owner calls "exorbitant" fees.  "It costs between $16 and $24 to ship within the country," Dustin Paisley told CTV News. "But I can ship a package to New York or somewhere
  
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• Canadian summer camp operators facing post-pandemic staff shortages, climbing costs - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 21:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadian summer camp operators facing post-pandemic staff shortages, climbing costs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Berm of failure': Memorial Drive flood mitigation receives mixed reviews from Calgarians

  18-06-2022 21:26
  
  Calgary crews are in the process of removing a temporary berm built on Memorial Drive with the hope of opening the entire area back up to regular traffic by Monday at the very latest. According to the city, the cost of the project is about $115,000, with at least another $17,000 in additional funds to have it removed. Mayor Jyoti Gondek noted on Friday that Calgary’s state of local emergency has now been rescinded as an approaching weather system tracks further south from the city than ori
  
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• Calgary police identify Castleridge homicide victim, lay murder charges

  18-06-2022 21:04
  
  Calgary police have arrested a man in connection to the death of a woman found lifeless inside a Castleridge home on Thursday. Officers were called to a house in the 0-100 block of Castleridge Drive N.E. at around 7 a.m. for reports of a person in medical distress. Emergency crews discovered a woman in her 20s dead inside the home. On Saturday, police revealed the victim was 25-year-old Autumn Levi Cross Child, and confirmed her death is considered a homicide. "Officers who attended the scene lo
  
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• Calgary's newly renovated Somerset Spray Park reopens, along with 5 other sites

  18-06-2022 20:40
  
  A number of Calgary spray parks are opening to the public on Saturday, including the newly renovated Somerset Spray Park. According to the City of Calgary's website, the following additional sites are operational as of Saturday: Variety Spray Park, Valleyview Spray Park, Canmore Spray Park, Rotary Spray Park and the Riley Park Wading Pool. The city says the Prairie Winds spray park and wading pool is expected to open by June 21 at the latest, while the Bowness Wading Pool is expected to open by
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has Tommy John surgery - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 20:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has Tommy John surgery  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh claims world championship silver - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 19:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• What's happening around Lethbridge this weekend, June 18, 2022 - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 19:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  What's happening around Lethbridge this weekend, June 18, 2022  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada Day in Calgary includes fireworks, Sloan and Indigenous culture

  18-06-2022 17:56
  
  The City of Calgary has announced plans for this year's Canada Day celebrations. "We are so excited to get together again on Canada Day," said Jennifer Thompson, manager of arts and culture for The City of Calgary, in a release. "We’ve missed this important community celebration for the last two years. Now, we can’t wait to see crowds of Calgarians gathering together downtown and celebrating Indigenous culture, live music, food trucks, face painting, spectacular fireworks and more."
  
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• Could Canada see another wave of Omicron cases? Here's what experts have to say

  18-06-2022 17:32
  
  As the summer approaches and COVID-19 health measures continue to loosen, experts say the rise of subvariants of Omicron could lead to another spike in cases in Canada. The subvariants of BA.4 and BA.5 have been fuelling growing case counts in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere around the world. In Canada, the two variants made up 3.9 per cent and 6.5 per cent of COVID-19 cases, respectively, according to samples collected the week of May 29. Cases of BA.2.12.1, another growing subvariant, also repr
  
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• As Omicron subvariants take hold, experts say Canada could see rise in COVID-19 cases

  18-06-2022 17:32
  
  As the summer approaches and COVID-19 health measures continue to loosen, experts say the rise of subvariants of Omicron could lead to another spike in cases in Canada. The subvariants of BA.4 and BA.5 have been fueling growing case counts in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere around the world. In Canada, the two variants made up 3.9 per cent and 6.5 per cent of COVID-19 cases, respectively, according to samples collected the week of May 29. Cases of BA.2.12.1, another growing subvariant, also repre
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch lifted for Calgary

  18-06-2022 16:24
  
  The wet spring weather continues in Calgary this weekend, with a severe thunderstorm watch in effect. The watch, issued just after 7 a.m., cautions that thunderstorms will develop along the foothills on Saturday and progress eastward this evening." Some of these thunderstorms may be capable of producing heavy rain, strong winds and large hail," said the national weather agency. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms
  
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• Lethbridge Exhibition doing its 125th anniversary right - Lethbrige Herald

  18-06-2022 15:04 via lethbridgeherald.com
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• 1 firefighter dead after Philadelphia building collapse - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 14:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  1 firefighter dead after Philadelphia building collapse  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Transport minister hopes COVID-19 vaccine mandates won't need to be reinstated, says it depends on new variants

  18-06-2022 13:00
  
  On Monday, the federal government's vaccine mandates for domestic and outbound international travel, and for federal workers, will be “suspended.” But, what would have to happen with the COVID-19 pandemic to prompt the Liberals to reinstate them? In an interview on CTV's Question Period, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said it's hard to say, citing the risk of new variants emerging, but added that he hopes the Liberals don't have to reinstate the proof of vaccination requirement. "W
  
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• Flair is Canadian, but ‘not perfect,’ CEO admits. What’s next for the airline?

  18-06-2022 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flair Airlines' licences are safe after the transportation watchdog ruled it is Canadian-owned, but the carrier still faces challenges ahead of the busy summer travel season.
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Economic turmoil here to stay - Saltwire

  18-06-2022 11:38 via saltwire.com
  
  GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Economic turmoil here to stay  Saltwire
  
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• Asexuality is not a ‘symptom’: Asexual Canadians fight to dispel harmful misconceptions

  18-06-2022 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  People on the asexual spectrum have long face dehumanization and harmful assumptions that their sexuality is a consequence of medical problems and disability.
  
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• Company Offers $2000 To Fill Your Home With Cockroaches - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 07:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Company Offers $2000 To Fill Your Home With Cockroaches  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lightning and Avalanche’s Stanley Cup Final chess match continues with Game 2 Saturday

  18-06-2022 06:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  What to do with the puck was a big focus for each team during practice Friday.
  
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• Paul McCartney marks 80th birthday with Springsteen, 60,000 fans

  18-06-2022 06:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hard to think of a better way for Paul McCartney to celebrate his 80th birthday than by singing "Glory Days'' onstage with Bruce Springsteen.
  
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• River Cafe set to reopen its doors Saturday

  18-06-2022 05:48
  
  The River Café is up and running again after closing temporarily when the Bow River was rising earlier this week. The popular restaurant, uniquely located on Prince's Island Park, has flooded twice in the past, so the decision was made by the owner and staff to evacuate and close earlier this week, as a precaution. The city installed a tiger dam to protect the restaurant and Enmax turned off the power. Prince's Island Park was closed for 24 hours, but on Friday, the city lifted the tempor
  
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• Cyclist in hospital after being struck Friday night

  18-06-2022 05:17
  
  A cyclist was in hospital after being struck by a vehicle Friday night. The incident took place just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of 14th Street and 10th Avenue S.W. EMS said a 41-year-old man was transported to hospital in stable condition.   Police said the driver of the vehicle remained on scene. There was no word on charges.UPDATE: Emergency services are helping a cyclist involved in an incident on NB 14 St and 10 Ave SW, all NB lanes are blocked. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.
  
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• Assembly of First Nations suspends National Chief RoseAnne Archibald pending probe - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 03:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Assembly of First Nations suspends National Chief RoseAnne Archibald pending probe  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Back on the road: RV dealerships say sales brisk, despite high fuel costs

  18-06-2022 03:00
  
  Brian Robak's second home has one bedroom, one bathroom and four wheels. It's an RV. "I love RVing," the Calgary resident said, "The freedom to move, move at your own pace - if you don't like the weather you can change it by just driving a few hundred kilometres down the road. The lifestyle is fabulous, we've been RVing for 20 years now." In fact, this is the fifth RV Robak's bought over those 20 years. He said the cheapest it's ever been to fill up the tank is around $200, while these days, its
  
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• Morikawa, Rahm, McIlroy bring buzz to Brookline in US Open - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 02:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Morikawa, Rahm, McIlroy bring buzz to Brookline in US Open  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Travis Toews eager to maintain Alberta's 'trajectory' - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 02:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• First the pandemic, now prices: Alberta restaurants struggling with high inflation

  18-06-2022 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's hospitality industry had a tough couple of years through the pandemic, but it's being hit perhaps even harder by the biggest increase in inflation since 1991.
  
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• Volunteer-run safety program in Lethbridge recognized with award | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  18-06-2022 01:37 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Volunteer-run safety program in Lethbridge recognized with award | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge's Watch safety program given Community Justice Award

  18-06-2022 01:37
  
  A program that aims to make Lethbridge's streets a safer place to be through social outreach, connection and intervention, has been recognized for its efforts by the provincial government. The Watch was one of this year's recipients of a Community Justice Award, a decoration that highlights the contributions of people, businesses and organizations that help preserve justice in Alberta communities. Officials say it received the award in the "partnerships and collaboration" category. "The Watch ha
  
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• Calgary ends state of local emergency as flood risk recedes in Alberta

  18-06-2022 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  A weather system the City of Calgary was watching will miss the city, prompting officials to life the state of local emergency.
  
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• ‘We are saving lives’: Drones donated by Calgary businessman delivered to Ukraine

  18-06-2022 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Situational Assessment Drones are designed to provide crucial visual oversight during medical and disaster response situations.
  
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• UCP leadership candidate makes Lethbridge campaign stop - Lethbrige Herald

  18-06-2022 00:51 via lethbridgeherald.com
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• Calgary ends state of local emergency called in response to flooding risk

  18-06-2022 00:48
  
  The city of Calgary is no longer under a state of local emergency, city officials announced on Friday, adding another storm that was causing concern is no longer an issue. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, along with Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Sue Henry and Francois Bouchart, the director of water resources, made the announcement during an afternoon news conference. "We have rescinded, just now, the local state of emergency," Gondek said. "The weather system we were concerned about is e
  
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• As food prices soar, farmers say they're not being paid more

  18-06-2022 00:43
  
  The soaring cost of food means Canadians are paying more for meat, fruits and vegetables, but that money isn’t making its way back to farmers. “We're price takers, we're not price givers,” said Bill Eek from his farm in Ontario’s Holland Marsh. “So it’s not us taking the money from the consumers.” The Eek family has been growing carrots and onions for three generations, and have watched as the cost to buy basically everything for their farm has soared. &
  
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• Lethbridge man charged with aggravated assault - Lethbridge News Now

  18-06-2022 00:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Fire out, canola oil spill being cleaned up following Granum, Alta. crash

  18-06-2022 00:38
  
  Containment crews are continuing to monitor a canola oil spill in an irrigation canal east of Granum. The spill, which was caused by two semi tractor trailers that collided on Thursday, sparked a massive fire that brought emergency services from all over the region. "The accident happened on a bridge going over one of the irrigation canals," said Sean Kelly, fire chief for the M.D. of Willow Creek. "As a result of the collision, both vehicles ignited and started on fire. Fortunately, we had no i
  
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• Competition Bureau doubles down on objections to Rogers deal for Shaw

  18-06-2022 00:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Competition Bureau has expanded on its opposition to Rogers Communications' proposed $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications in new submissions to the Competition Tribunal.
  
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• Lethbridge man faces charges in relation to Thursday assault

  18-06-2022 00:26
  
  A Lethbridge man faces charges in relation to a Thursday incident that left one man with life-threatening injuries. Around 10:45 p.m., police and EMS responded to an unconscious man who was in the parking lot close to the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street South. The victim was transported to Chinoook Regional Hospital then transferred to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary in serious condition. A review of video from the area revealed he was struck in the face by a man, before falli
  
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• AFN suspends national chief over public statement; investigation into complaints underway

  18-06-2022 00:23
  
  The Assembly of First Nations has suspended National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, a day after she issued a public statement criticizing the organization and just as she becomes the subject of an investigation involving multiple complaints against her. A statement released by the AFN on Friday evening said the executive committee and national board of directors voted to suspend Archibald effective immediately. The AFN points specifically to a public statement the national chief made on Thursday as t
  
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