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• Winnipeg police say remains in landfill are those of Rebecca Contois - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 23:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Winnipeg police say remains in landfill are those of Rebecca Contois  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Russia's misinformation campaign failing, say Canadian general, EU and NATO officials - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 23:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Russia's misinformation campaign failing, say Canadian general, EU and NATO officials  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Former CFL stars Ricky Ray, Chip Cox to enter Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

  21-06-2022 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Quarterback Ricky Ray's illustrious CFL career started from humble beginnings.
  
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• Is it time for a 'gas tax holiday' in Canada?

  21-06-2022 23:25
  
  As fuel prices reach record highs and drive inflation, there have been growing calls for governments to temporarily suspend or reduce gas taxes. On Monday U.S. President Joe Biden said he's considering such a "gas tax holiday," and could make a decision as soon as this week. When asked about the idea during a press conference in Toronto, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland touted existing measures aimed at making life more affordable for Canadians. "Our price on pollutio
  
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• Justin Trudeau to attend international meetings in Rwanda, Germany, Spain - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 23:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Justin Trudeau to attend international meetings in Rwanda, Germany, Spain  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada voted in favour of world swimming body's transgender policy - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 23:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canada voted in favour of world swimming body's transgender policy  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Dem senator says agreement on gun violence bill is at hand - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 22:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Dem senator says agreement on gun violence bill is at hand  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadians to pay more for milk, dairy products as prices increase again

  21-06-2022 21:45
  
  The price of milk in Canada is on the rise again with the second increase in a year set to take place in September.  The farm gate price will increase by about two cents per litre as of Sept. 1, an increase of 2.5 per cent. The rate hike was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), an industry lobby group that says the sector is dealing with higher prices due to inflation. The mid-year price increase is being done under "exceptional circumstances," the CDC says. M
  
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• Former Lions, Roughriders kicker Paul McCallum gets Hall of Fame nod - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 20:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Former Lions, Roughriders kicker Paul McCallum gets Hall of Fame nod  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Edmonton Oilers sign head coach Woodcroft to three-year extension - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 20:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Edmonton Oilers sign head coach Woodcroft to three-year extension  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• All Elite Wrestling preparing for debut of live events in Canada - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 20:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  All Elite Wrestling preparing for debut of live events in Canada  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 1/6 panel focuses on Trump's pressure on elected officials - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 19:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  1/6 panel focuses on Trump's pressure on elected officials  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• All skill levels welcome at 2022 Southern Alberta Regional Events - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 19:27 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  All skill levels welcome at 2022 Southern Alberta Regional Events  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Airlines must be accountable for flight problems: transport minister

  21-06-2022 19:18
  
  After a series of nerve-fraying flight delays and cancellations, Jenn Bertschi made it to her grandmother's funeral with minutes to spare. Landing at Toronto's Pearson airport from Calgary late Friday night, she was told the 12:30 a.m. connecting flight to Ottawa for her, her toddler and infant had been cancelled, with a rebooking at 10:30 Saturday morning. Bertschi, 31, had gate-checked her stroller in order to retrieve it the moment she stepped off the plane, but was informed instead it would
  
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• 2 Canadians killed in Mexico originally from Quebec

  21-06-2022 19:09
  
  Two Canadians found dead from knife wounds at a resort in Mexico were from Quebec, a source confirmed to CTV News. The pair have been identified as Raphael Huppe and Fannie Lorrain. Both were found dead at a hotel or condominium in Playa del Carmen, the state prosecutor's office said on Tuesday. A third person was reported injured. This story will be updated. With files from The Associated Press
  
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• 2 Canadians found dead of knife wounds in Mexico resort

  21-06-2022 19:09
  
  Two Canadians -- one of them sought by Interpol -- have been found dead of knife wounds in Mexico's Caribbean coast resort of Playa del Carmen, the state prosecutor's office said Tuesday. Prosecutors in Quintana Roo state, also home to resorts like Cancun and Tulum, said the man and the woman were found dead Monday at a hotel or condominium in the troubled resort, and a third person was reported injured. There was no immediate information on their names or hometowns. "Global Affairs Canada is aw
  
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• Alberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surge

  21-06-2022 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Housing starts in Alberta climbed 15.2 per cent to 46,456 units in May. That's the most new home construction the province has seen since March of 2015.
  
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• Supreme Court rejects Bayer's bid to stop Roundup lawsuits - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 18:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Supreme Court rejects Bayer's bid to stop Roundup lawsuits  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Wall, Paredes and Morrow named CFL top performers for Week 2 - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 18:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Wall, Paredes and Morrow named CFL top performers for Week 2  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary's Ronald McDonald House creates 60 new suites thanks to $1M grant

  21-06-2022 18:15
  
  Calgary's Ronald McDonald House will be expanding to create an additional 60 suites for families in need thanks to a $1 million grant from the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). CREB announced the donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Alberta on Tuesday. RMHC Alberta helps families who need medical treatment for a seriously ill or injured child by providing a home-away-from-home for them if they need to travel for medical care. "Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta is doing outsta
  
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• BMO Centre expansion on schedule, Stampede visitors to get early glimpse

  21-06-2022 17:56
  
  A massive construction project in Stampede Park is being to take shape and visitors to this year's edition of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth will witness its progress. The $500-million BMO Centre expansion is slated to open in June 2024 and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) officials say it's on schedule and on budget. "We’re thrilled to see this big, important new landmark take shape," said Kath Thompson, CMLC president and CEO, in a statement. "This is an extremely complex pr
  
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• Where Canada stands in the world if the global economy weakens

  21-06-2022 17:40
  
  The latest forecast for the global economy shows a grim outlook of the world torn by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war against Ukraine. Almost all countries are expected to experience slower growth in 2022-23 due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to a recent report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). With the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, OECD recently lowered its estimates for global growth, slashing it to 3 per cent in 2022 from 4.5 per cent
  
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• OECD projects the global economy will weaken sharply - where does Canada stand?

  21-06-2022 17:40
  
  The latest forecast for the global economy shows a grim outlook of the world torn by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war against Ukraine. Almost all countries are expected to experience slower growth in 2022-23 due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to a recent report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). With the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, OECD recently lowered its estimates for global growth, slashing it to 3 per cent in 2022 from 4.5 per cent
  
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• The Watch wins award for contributions to community justice - My Lethbridge Now

  21-06-2022 17:35 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  The Watch wins award for contributions to community justice  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Texas top cop: Uvalde police response an 'abject failure' - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 17:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Texas top cop: Uvalde police response an 'abject failure'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Power outages planned in Lethbridge on Wednesday - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 17:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Power outages planned in Lethbridge on Wednesday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• U of L celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 16:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  U of L celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 46-year-old fatally shot near Sylvan Lake; RCMP investigating as homicide

  21-06-2022 16:52
  
  Mounties are calling a fatal shooting in a rural area west of Red Deer a homicide. Police say they were called to Range Road 34 west of Eckville on Monday around 4 a.m. They found a 46-year-old man with injuries that would prove fatal. Alberta RCMP's Major Crimes Unit is in charge of the investigation. The victim has not been publicly named by police.  Anyone with information about the death is asked to contact Sylvan Lake RCMP or Crime Stoppers. 
  
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• Whoop-Up Drive lane closures expected through Wednesday - My Lethbridge Now

  21-06-2022 16:29 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Whoop-Up Drive lane closures expected through Wednesday  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Fire Bylaw passed by Lethbridge County Council - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 15:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Fire Bylaw passed by Lethbridge County Council  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• The 2dayFM $98,000 Playlist Payday - My Lethbridge Now

  21-06-2022 15:30 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  The 2dayFM $98,000 Playlist Payday  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Another chance for evening thundershowers in Calgary

  21-06-2022 15:30
  
  Happy first day of summer! Calgary looks at one to two millimetres of rain, with more in areas that deal with isolated thundershowers; there is a wide range where severe thundershowers are possible for your Tuesday, where nickel-sized hail and strong gusts will join that enhanced shower activity. You may want to bring an umbrella for the tee-ball game tonight, and park close… just in case those come to fruition. On-air Monday, I mentioned the potential for severe storms through a region o
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes to host Medicine Hat September 30 for home opener - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 15:27 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge Hurricanes to host Medicine Hat September 30 for home opener  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Calgary

  21-06-2022 14:40
  
  June 21 not only marks the summer solstice, it's also National Indigenous Peoples Day —  a day for all Canadians to celebrate the diverse cultures, unique heritage, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. Calgary is located in Treaty 7, the traditional territory of the Niitsitapi, or Blackfoot, First Nations, and there are several opportunities in the city for people to engage and learn about the history and culture of local indigenous groups. 13th Annual Walk fo
  
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• Parks Canada steps up enforcement after 3 grizzly bear deaths in 3 weeks

  21-06-2022 14:14
  
  Parks Canada is asking motorists to slow down and watch for wildlife after three grizzly bears were struck and killed in Jasper and Yoho national parks earlier this month. The agency said two bears — a female and a male — died on the Trans-Canada Highway through Yoho National Park in British Columbia on June 7 and June 11. "We always expect bears to come into the valley bottoms in the spring, because it's the first place to green up," said David Laskin, a wildlife ecologist for Parks
  
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• Montreal, Toronto tangle in Canadian Championship semifinal - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 13:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Montreal, Toronto tangle in Canadian Championship semifinal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Summer weather 2022: What can Canadians expect this year?

  21-06-2022 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News's chief meteorologist takes a detailed look at what kind of weather to expect this summer in each province and territory across the country.
  
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• Federal unit flags apparent Chinese campaign to sow doubt on return of 'two Michaels'

  21-06-2022 10:56
  
  A federal unit that tracks foreign interference has identified what appeared to be a co-ordinated information campaign by Chinese state media outlets to control the domestic narrative around the return of the "two Michaels" to Canada. Rapid Response Mechanism Canada found the effort also seemed intent on fostering confusion or doubt in Canada and internationally about what Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were doing in China before they were detained in late 2018. The Canadian Press used the Ac
  
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• UK rail strike strands commuters, pits workers against govt - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 10:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  UK rail strike strands commuters, pits workers against govt  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge rent prices increasing, causing concerns for students - Global News

  21-06-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge rent prices increasing, causing concerns for students  Global News
  
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• Pindarri Poultry farm in Lethbridge fined over 2020 avian influenza control breach - ABC News

  21-06-2022 06:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Pindarri Poultry farm in Lethbridge fined over 2020 avian influenza control breach  ABC News
  
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• Fire crew puts down flames in southwest Calgary garage

  21-06-2022 05:51
  
  Calgary fire crews responded to calls about a garage fire in southwest Calgary Monday night. Around 6:20 p.m., several 911 calls were received about the blaze, in a garage off a back alley at 88 Somerside Common S.W. Fire crews arrived to discover smoke and flames coming from the garage, a Calgary Fire spokesperson said. They quickly put down the fire. No one was injured. The cause is under investigation.
  
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• Kuemper pulled after allowing 5 goals in Avs' 6-2 loss - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 05:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Kuemper pulled after allowing 5 goals in Avs' 6-2 loss  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lightning bounce back to beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

  21-06-2022 05:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Tampa Bay Lightning scored four times in the second period and beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Monday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
  
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• Yanks' Cole loses no-hit bid in 8th, Rays' Paredes singles - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 04:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Yanks' Cole loses no-hit bid in 8th, Rays' Paredes singles  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Orlando still evaluating all options with No. 1 draft pick - Lethbridge News Now

  21-06-2022 03:22 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Federal plastics ban timeline brings opportunity for Calgary businesses

  21-06-2022 03:10
  
  The federal government announced the timeline for its long-touted single use plastics ban Monday, giving businesses clear targets for replacing some products. The ban will halt the manufacture or importation of plastic bags or single use takeout containers, with an end to all forms of their trade by the end of 2025. The ban impacts plastic bags, takeout containers, straws, cutlery, stir sticks and the plastic rings used to hold beverage cans together. Calgary based start up Earthwise said there
  
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• ‘Newbies’ hook 700-pound sturgeon on B.C. catch-and-release fishing trip

  21-06-2022 02:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  'We’ve never sturgeon fished, never been on the Fraser River,' said Steve Ecklund, who made the trip from Alberta with friend Mark Boice to fish in B.C. and snagged a monster.
  
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• 'It will be bumpy': Tourism set to take off after Canada's travel vaccine is dropped

  21-06-2022 02:32
  
  Unvaccinated Canadians are allowed to travel on planes and trains once again. The federal COVD-19 vaccines are no longer in place for domestic travellers and Canadians heading to international destinations. "I think it provides more opportunity for domestic travel and just reduces yet another barrier as we start to recover as an industry," said Hala Dehais, the academic chair with SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism. "I think it can be very positive for our industry." The rule changes, whic
  
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• Woman shares road to justice for alleged child sexual abuse: ‘It’s hard when someone doesn’t listen to you’

  21-06-2022 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  A southern Alberta woman who says she was sexually abused as a child is sharing her story and the roadblocks she says she faced in getting her alleged abuser in court.
  
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