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• Ukrainian-Calgarians march for defenders of Mariupol

  25-06-2022 23:45
  
  Nearly 100 Ukrainian members of Calgary’s community marched in protest calling for the release of Azovstal Iron and steel workers, defending Mariupol from Russian attacks. After months of fighting that began when Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February, citizens are calling for an end to the war and safe return of their loved ones. “Our parents, our friends, our boyfriends, and our husbands are still there,” said organizer Serafima Serafi. &
  
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• Car show features many of Calgary first responder vehicles

  25-06-2022 22:39
  
  Calgary families were offered the opportunity to have an up-close-and-personal look at some of the current and vintage vehicles used by the city's first responders. The Show & Shine at the YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre was held on Saturday in the northeast. A wide variety of vehicles used by the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire Department and Calgary EMS were included in the show. Alicia Millis, the marketing and communications manager at Youthlink, says this is the first
  
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• World's best throw this season for Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 22:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  World's best throw this season for Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays redesign Fourth of July hats, remove stars - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 22:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Toronto Blue Jays redesign Fourth of July hats, remove stars  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Serena Williams puts 'Out of office' on for Wimbledon return - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 20:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Serena Williams puts 'Out of office' on for Wimbledon return  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Garcia beats Andreescu to win Bad Homburg title - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 20:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Garcia beats Andreescu to win Bad Homburg title  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'He's amazing': Garth Brooks fans brush off delays, long lines to enjoy the party

  25-06-2022 19:53
  
  Fans leaving the Garth Brooks concert at Commonwealth Stadium Friday night were happy and smiling, despite some logistical issues that delayed the show and frustrated some. "Amazing energy. He's amazing, I almost cried on one of the songs that he was singing about someone that he cured cancer for them. It was really, really nice," said Evelyn, a young woman in a cowboy hat. "It was super awesome. Garth performed so amazing, as always, and we had a really good time." Larry and Lorraine drove abou
  
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• What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend, June 25, 2022 - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 19:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend, June 25, 2022  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Here's where UCP leadership candidates stand on abortion and access to it

  25-06-2022 19:02
  
  After the U.S. Supreme Court stripped away constitutional protections for abortion Friday by overturning Roe v. Wade, NDP Leader Rachel Notley demanded that everyone running to become the next leader of the UCP clarify their stance on the issue. "I am horrified. Lives will be ruined as a result of this court decision and make no mistake, people will die," Notley told reporters. "I call today on every UCP leadership candidate…to definitively state that they will never do anything to underm
  
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• Cyclists ride from Airdrie to Olds in support of MS research

  25-06-2022 19:00
  
  For the first time in three years, cyclists will be putting on their helmets and tuning up their bikes for a marathon ride in support of multiple sclerosis research and services. The MS Bike – Airdrie to Olds event runs on Saturday and Sunday and is organized by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. "The MS Bike brings communities and cyclists together to build awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS) and raise funds for MS research and services that are fundamental to changing lives," or
  
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• Indigenous conservation Canada's way of the future, Guilbeault says - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 16:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Indigenous conservation Canada's way of the future, Guilbeault says  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

  25-06-2022 14:59
  
  U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a recent series of mass shootings, including the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school. "Lives will be saved," he said at the White House. Citing the families of shooting victims, the president said, "Their message to us was to do something. Well today, we did." The House gave final approval Friday, following Senate pas
  
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• Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved' - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 14:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Conservative MPs free to attend 'freedom' protests this summer: Bergen

  25-06-2022 14:00
  
  With the nation's capital bracing for anticipated anti-mandate "freedom" movement protests during Canada Day weekend, interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen says her MPs are free to attend. "I support peaceful and legal demonstrations, and if my MPs want to be there, they're free to do whatever they want, and they'll answer to their constituents," Bergen said in an interview on CTV's Question Period airing on Sunday. Events are set to take place in Ottawa around the national holiday, in prot
  
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• City of Lethbridge looking for a few good people - Lethbrige Herald

  25-06-2022 12:33 via lethbridgeherald.com
  City of Lethbridge looking for a few good people  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• RCMP reform would prevent political interference, criminologists say - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 12:06 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  RCMP reform would prevent political interference, criminologists say  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: McNeil's mess bubbles back to the surface - Saltwire

  25-06-2022 11:31 via saltwire.com
  
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• ‘Winging it’: Trans health-care coverage spotty, hard to navigate across Canada 

  25-06-2022 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Advocates hope provinces follow Yukon's lead and cover gender-affirming procedures like facial feminization and laser hair removal. Experts also want more providers offering care.
  
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• 'Death' of Internet Explorer Commemorated With Real Headstone - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 09:36 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  'Death' of Internet Explorer Commemorated With Real Headstone  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Pride events attract hundreds to celebrate the community - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 09:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge Pride events attract hundreds to celebrate the community  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Last Nevada county approves primary results after hand count - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 08:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Last Nevada county approves primary results after hand count  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 07:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Blue Bombers stay unbeaten with 26-12 win over Tiger-Cats - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 06:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Blue Bombers stay unbeaten with 26-12 win over Tiger-Cats  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tampa Bay Lightning win 3-2 over Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

  25-06-2022 06:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Keep the champagne chilled. It's back to the slushy ice of Amalie Arena for the Colorado Avalanche after they failed to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final.
  
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• Convicted murderers win sentence appeals in Alberta, will get earlier chance to apply for parole

  25-06-2022 06:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Four men, each convicted of at least two counts of first-degree murder, have won the right to be able to apply for parole earlier than their initial sentences called for.
  
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• A new seed library encourages Calgarians to grow their own food

  25-06-2022 03:21
  
  The Calgary Seed Library is tackling issues surrounding food security and sustainability with its weekly seed exchange. "We're a group of like-minded people," said volunteer Julie Alati-it, "We're very invested in how food security, seed preservation, and growing our own food is important to us." Anyone can sign up for a membership at no cost, and take home whatever seeds they like – also at no cost. The library only requests that its members harvest some seeds once their plants have matur
  
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• Alberta Education investigating social media posts about provincial achievement tests

  25-06-2022 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Videos that surfaced on social media have prompted Alberta Education to launch an investigation into whether they give away answers to Grade 9 provincial achievement tests.
  
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• Sentence appeals granted in 3 Alberta multiple murder cases

  25-06-2022 02:30
  
  Four convicted multiple murderers in Alberta will be offered the chance to plead their cases to a parole board much earlier after series of appeal decisions on Friday. Derek Saretzky, Edward Downey, Joshua Frank and Jason Klaus all had their sentence appeals granted by the Alberta Court of Appeal in Calgary. The men, who murdered eight people as a result of their crimes, had appealed their sentences that originally would have prevented them from seeking parole for between 50 to 75 years, dependi
  
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• Edmonton church prepares for Pope visit, grand reopening after 2020 fire

  25-06-2022 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Leaders and parishioners of Edmonton's Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples are getting ready for a grand reopening to welcome Pope Francis when he arrives next month.
  
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• Norway terror alert raised after deadly mass shooting

  25-06-2022 02:08
  
  A gunman opened fire in Oslo's night-life district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what Norwegian security service called an "Islamist terror act" during the capital's annual Pride festival. Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in downtown Oslo. The PST security service raised its terror alert level from "moderate" to "extraordinary" -- the high
  
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• Norway terror alert raised after 2 killed during Oslo Pride festival

  25-06-2022 02:08
  
  A gunman opened fire in Oslo's nightlife district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what the Norwegian security service called an "Islamist terror act" during the capital's annual LGBTQ Pride festival. Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in downtown Oslo. Police said two men, one in his 50s and and the other his 60s, died in the shootings. Ten pe
  
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• Norway shaken by attack that kills 2 during Pride festival

  25-06-2022 02:08
  
  A gunman opened fire in Oslo's nightlife district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what the Norwegian security service called an "Islamist terror act" during the capital's annual LGBTQ Pride festival. Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in downtown Oslo. Police said two men, one in his 50s and and the other his 60s, died in the shootings. Ten pe
  
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• A first for Alberta: Superstore opens pharmacist-led health clinic in Lethbridge

  25-06-2022 01:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge's Real Canadian Superstore is now home to Alberta's first walk-in health clinic led by pharmacists.
  
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• Past, present and future: Copping says abortion rules won't change in Alberta

  25-06-2022 01:55
  
  After a decision that has sent shockwaves throughout the world about a woman's right to choose, Alberta's Health Minister Jason Copping says there won't be any change here despite what happens south of the border. Copping made the comment at the grand opening of a Lethbridge clinic, saying that while the federal government is in charge of human rights, funding and access to abortion services falls to the province. "Those services were offered previously, they're offered today, they're going to b
  
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• Alberta parents plan to drive to U.S. to access COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5

  25-06-2022 01:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some Alberta parents are going to great lengths to immunize their kids under five years olds, embarking on lengthy road trips to the United States.
  
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• Charges laid in cybercrime case targeting provincial vaccine portal - Lethbridge News Now

  25-06-2022 00:56 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Charges laid in cybercrime case targeting provincial vaccine portal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Garth Brooks excited to bring fans together in Edmonton: ‘All about inclusion’

  25-06-2022 00:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Garth Brooks is no stranger to Edmonton — where he sold out nine concerts in 2017 — and said this time, the bar has been raised for the outdoor shows at Commonwealth Stadium.
  
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• Lethbridge Superstore offers Alberta's first walk-in health clinic led by pharmacists - CTV News Calgary

  25-06-2022 00:37 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge Superstore offers Alberta's first walk-in health clinic led by pharmacists  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Rogers, Shaw, Competition Bureau to participate in mediation process over $26B deal

  25-06-2022 00:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rogers, Shaw and the Competition Bureau have agreed to participate in a mediation process next month regarding the companies' $26-billion merger.
  
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