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• Jeromy Farkas hits halfway point in Pacific Crest Trail fundraising hike

  27-06-2022 23:05
  
  Former Calgary councillor and mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas has passed the halfway point of his journey along the Pacific Crest Trail. The trail spans from the United States-Mexico border north to the American border with Canada, running through California, Oregon and Washington. Farkas, former councillor for Ward 11, is hiking the 4,200 kilometre trail as a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and area. His initial goal was to raise $50,000 but he upped the amount to $100,000 in
  
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• Maskwacis leaders hope Pope visit will shed light on residential school intergenerational trauma

  27-06-2022 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the Maskwacis area and go to a former residential school in the community south of Edmonton, as part of his Canadian tour from July 24 to 29.
  
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• Breakfast on the Dairy showcases life on the farm - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 22:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Breakfast on the Dairy showcases life on the farm  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins 43 Canadians sanctioned by Russia

  27-06-2022 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is one of 43 Canadians who were Monday added to Russia's sanctions list.
  
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• Former Canucks Sedins, Luongo headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2022 class

  27-06-2022 21:13
  
  Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Daniel Alfredsson, women's player Riikka Sallinen and builder Herb Carnegie have been voted as the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2022. The Sedins and Luongo were in their first year of eligibility, while Alfredsson has waited since 2017 to get the call. Henrik Sedin - selected No. 3 overall at the 1999 draft, one spot behind Daniel - is the Vancouver Canucks' all-time leader in assists (830), points (1,070), games played (1,330) and power-play points
  
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• Canucks' Sedins headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2022 class

  27-06-2022 21:13
  
  Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Daniel Alfredsson, women's player Riikka Sallinen and builder Herb Carnegie have been voted as the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2022. Henrik Sedin - selected No. 3 overall at the 1999 draft, one spot behind Daniel - is the Vancouver Canucks' all-time leader in assists (830), points (1,070), games played (1,330) and power-play points (369). He won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and the Art Ross Trophy as its leading scorer in 2009-10. He added 23 goals an
  
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• WinSport's mountain bike park opens for 2022 season

  27-06-2022 20:59
  
  WinSport's mountain bike park opened to the public on Monday morning. The park, which has lift-accessed trails and a skills centre, will be open throughout the summer from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Officials say trail crews worked hard throughout the weekend to get the trails in shape for the reopening. Visitors are encouraged to check out WinSport's hill report for up-to-date information on conditions. To access the hill, you can buy day
  
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• Calgary Stampede selects David Spence as celebrity judge for 2022 parade

  27-06-2022 20:22
  
  Officials with the Calgary Stampede announced on Monday that retired CTV News meteorologist David Spence will be serving as the celebrity judge for the 2022 Calgary Stampede Parade. He'll be judging the floats while listening to the bands play, the horses neigh and soaking in all of the other highlights the parade has to offer. Spence retired in November after over five decades in the broadcast industry, including 40 in Calgary. "For 40 years he judged Mother Nature but this year he’ll be
  
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• New CultureLINK bus pilot launched in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 20:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  New CultureLINK bus pilot launched in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta’s most popular baby names of 2021: Olivia and Noah hold top spots

  27-06-2022 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta has revealed the most commonly used baby names of 2021 and once again, Olivia and Noah top the lists.
  
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• Woman, 30, dies after being trampled by horses at Ponoka Stampede: RCMP

  27-06-2022 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ponoka RCMP was called Sunday night to the local stampede grounds to assist EMS with a woman who fell from her horse and was trampled.
  
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• Woman, 30, dies after being trampled by horses at Ponoka Stampede practice: RCMP

  27-06-2022 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ponoka RCMP was called Sunday night to the local stampede grounds to assist EMS with a woman who fell from her horse and was trampled.
  
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• Woman, 30, dies after being trampled by horses at Ponoka Stampede practice

  27-06-2022 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ponoka RCMP was called Sunday night to the local stampede grounds to assist EMS with a woman who fell from her horse and was trampled.
  
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• Varsity fire hall overhaul: Station expanding to include EMS, affordable housing units

  27-06-2022 19:52
  
  The transformation of a northwest fire station into a building that houses emergency personnel as well as actual housing has begun. A Monday morning groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the construction of a new multi-service complex on the site of the current station in Varsity, located near the intersection of 32nd Avenue and 37th Street N.W., just north of the University of Calgary campus. The project, which is expected to be completed in the winter of 2023, will see Fire Station 17 redeveloped
  
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• These were the most popular baby names in Alberta in 2021

  27-06-2022 19:51
  
  The Wild Rose province unveiled its annual update of popular and unique baby names on Monday, with Noah and Olivia claiming the top spots again. Some of the more creative handles in 2021 include: Archangel, Chickadee, Tuba and Jocko. It seems parents in the province were influenced by pop culture (Mads, Jedi, Anakin, Hobbes, Furious) and vehicle brands (Audi, Benz, Royce, Chevy, Mercedes). Names were also inspired by places on the map (Monaco, Scotland, Denver, Brisbane, Nairobi) and music (Zepp
  
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• Furious, Chickadee, Olivia: The most unique and common baby names in Alberta

  27-06-2022 19:51
  
  The Wild Rose province unveiled its annual update of popular and unique baby names on Monday, with Noah and Olivia claiming the top spots again. Some of the more creative handles in 2021 include: Archangel, Chickadee, Tuba and Jocko. It seems parents in the province were influenced by pop culture (Mads, Jedi, Anakin, Hobbes, Furious) and vehicle brands (Audi, Benz, Royce, Chevy, Mercedes). Names were also inspired by places on the map (Monaco, Scotland, Denver, Brisbane, Nairobi) and music (Zepp
  
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• Nicky Doll to headline Calgary Stampede's first-ever drag brunch

  27-06-2022 19:35
  
  The Calgary Stampede is known for fried foods, firework, rides and rodeos and but officials have announced this year it will also be the location of a drag brunch. The first-ever Calgary Stampede Drag Brunch will be held at Nashville North from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on July 17, and will feature headliner Nicky Doll. Doll, a French drag queen based in New York City, competed on the 12th season of RuPaul's Drag Race and is the host of Drag Race France. She will also be co-hosting the event with C
  
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• Parks Canada needs to get on board for Calgary-to-Banff train to happen: Investors

  27-06-2022 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The backers of a proposed $1.5-billion Calgary to Banff passenger train say they need Parks Canada to enact policies that encourage public transit.
  
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• Woman trampled, killed by horses in central Alberta: RCMP

  27-06-2022 18:26
  
  A 30-year-old woman is dead after falling off a horse at the Ponoka Stampede on Sunday. Police tell CTV News Edmonton the woman was trampled by multiple horses after she was thrown from her horse. Occupational Health and Safety confirmed that the victim was a volunteer. OHS is now investigating. The Ponoka Stampede is scheduled to start on Monday. The Ponoka Stampede Association will comment on the fatal incident Monday morning. More details to come...
  
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• Woman trampled, killed by horses at Ponoka Stampede: RCMP

  27-06-2022 18:26
  
  A 30-year-old woman is dead after falling off a horse at the Ponoka Stampede on Sunday. Police tell CTV News Edmonton the woman was trampled by multiple horses after she was thrown from her horse. Occupational Health and Safety confirmed that the victim was a volunteer. OHS is now investigating. The Ponoka Stampede starts on Monday. 
  
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• Woman trampled, killed by horses at central Alberta rodeo: RCMP

  27-06-2022 18:26
  
  A 30-year-old woman is dead after falling off a horse at the Ponoka Stampede on Sunday. Police tell CTV News Edmonton the woman was trampled by multiple horses after she was thrown from her horse. Occupational Health and Safety confirmed that the victim was a volunteer. OHS is now investigating. A verbal stop work order has been issued for the "wild horse" segment of the grandstand ceremonies.  The Ponoka Stampede is scheduled to start on Monday. The Ponoka Stampede Association will comment
  
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• Search underway for Calgarian last seen in Acadia

  27-06-2022 18:19
  
  The Calgary Police Service is asking Calgarians to keep an eye out for a 59-year-old man who has been missing since Sunday morning. Edward Ramsay was in the southeast neighbourhood of Acadia at around 8:30 a.m. and hasn't been heard from since. Police say it's "out of character for Ramsay to not be in contact" and there are concerns for his well-being. The missing Calgarian is described as:Being 168 cenitmetres (5'6") tall; Weighing 59 kilograms (130 lbs) ; Having a slim build; Having blue eyes;
  
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• Backers of Calgary-Banff train say they need Parks Canada to get on board

  27-06-2022 18:19
  
  The backers of a proposed $1.5-billion Calgary to Banff passenger train say they need Parks Canada to enact policies that encourage public transit. Liricon Capital Inc., which owns the Mount Norquay ski resort as well as the long-term lease for the Banff train station, is still waiting for a yes or no from the Alberta government for its proposed passenger rail line. Liricon isn't asking for provincial funding for capital costs, but has asked the government to kick in a maximum of $30 million ann
  
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• Lethbridge targets speeding, racing and loud vehicles | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  27-06-2022 18:06 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge targets speeding, racing and loud vehicles | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• RCMP credit Calgary man and son with finding missing Crowsnest Pass senior

  27-06-2022 15:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP investigators said the senior had been wandering the wilderness for an estimated eight hours after he became disoriented and his vehicle got stuck.
  
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• Small chance of overnight showers in Calgary

  27-06-2022 15:37
  
  AFTERNOON UPDATE: Severe weather potential remains active heading into the evening in a band that stretches through Grande Prairie and past Red Deer before weakening. This storm could possibly develop into a supercell. For Calgary's part, we're on the outskirts of storm potential, with a very weak chance for a severe thunderstorm watch. Tomorrow, I'll probably write the exact same thing here. Our three to five-day outlook shows some precipitation potential, but weak showers like that often dissi
  
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• Small chance of late-day thundershowers in Calgary

  27-06-2022 15:37
  
  AFTERNOON UPDATE: Severe weather potential remains active heading into the evening in a band that stretches through Grande Prairie and past Red Deer before weakening. This storm could possibly develop into a supercell. For Calgary's part, we're on the outskirts of storm potential, with a very weak chance for a severe thunderstorm watch. Tomorrow, I'll probably write the exact same thing here. Our three to five-day outlook shows some precipitation potential, but weak showers like that often dissi
  
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• Periods of sun, late-day thundershower risk in Calgary

  27-06-2022 15:37
  
  It's a pretty standard June week in Calgary – and it might be among the first times we see that! This makes for pop-up storms along portions of the foothills through the next couple of days, with sunnier mornings building to somewhat cloudier afternoons. A band of potentially heavier storms may push from the Peace River Valley across the QEII near Red Deer; Calgary's once again on the outlying perimeter of the most severe in this band. Environment Canada's idea of "most severe" on the day
  
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• Missing 83-year-old man located in Porcupine Hills - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 15:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Missing 83-year-old man located in Porcupine Hills  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Missing senior saved by ATV riders in Alberta's Porcupine Hills

  27-06-2022 14:56
  
  RCMP is crediting the actions of a father and son for saving the life of an elderly man who had been lost for hours in the southern Alberta wilderness. A Calgary man and his 11-year-old son were riding their ATV in the Porcupine Hills west of Claresholm at approximately 7 p.m. Saturday when they spotted a senior who "appeared to be confused and disoriented." The father and son rode to higher ground in search of cell phone service and lost sight of the senior. RCMP members, including police dog s
  
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• Republican calls overturning Roe v. Wade a 'victory for white life'

  27-06-2022 13:48
  
  U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, speaking at a rally Saturday night with former U.S. President Donald Trump, called the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade a "victory for white life." Miller's spokesman said the Illinois Republican had intended to say the decision was a victory for a "right to life." The line as delivered was out of step with the disproportionate impact the repeal of abortion rights will have on women of colour. Miller is running for re-election in the state's new
  
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• Colorado Avalanche win Stanley Cup, beat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6

  27-06-2022 04:57
  
  The Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey's mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions. Behind a goal and an assist from Nathan MacKinnon, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history and first in more than two decades by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the final Sunday night. It's the first title for this core group led by MacKinnon, captain Gabriel Landeskog, Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar and it follows years of playoff disappoint
  
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• Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time

  27-06-2022 04:57
  
   Nathan MacKinnon could not find the words. Gabriel Landeskog cracked a smile and a joke. After years of playoff disappointments, the Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey's mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions. Behind a goal and an assist from MacKinnon, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history and first in more than two decades by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the final Sunday night. "It's just been building over
  
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• Mike Salinas wins at Norwalk to take NHRA Top Fuel lead - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 02:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Mike Salinas wins at Norwalk to take NHRA Top Fuel lead  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Varsho, Smith help drive Arizona's 11-7 win over Detroit - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 02:12 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Varsho, Smith help drive Arizona's 11-7 win over Detroit  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• What's happening around Lethbridge this week, June 26, 2022 - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 02:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  What's happening around Lethbridge this week, June 26, 2022  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pride Parade festivities take over downtown Lethbridge

  27-06-2022 01:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Pride month comes to a close, crowds gathered in Galt Gardens to celebrate love and inclusivity at the 14th Annual Pride in the Park and Pride Parade. 
  
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• Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival celebrates 20 years - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 01:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival celebrates 20 years  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Harrington holds on to edge Stricker, win U.S. Senior Open - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 01:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Harrington holds on to edge Stricker, win U.S. Senior Open  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Schauffele wins at Travelers after Theegala's double bogey - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 01:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Schauffele wins at Travelers after Theegala's double bogey  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Leading off: Mariners-Angels penalties soon, Red Sox rolling - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 01:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Leading off: Mariners-Angels penalties soon, Red Sox rolling  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Sunshine Village offering summer skiing for first time since 1991

  27-06-2022 01:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  A record winter snowfall and cool spring is allowing Sunshine Village to reopen part of the mountain for a few days of summer skiing for the first time in 31 years.
  
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• Canadian women's 3×3 basketball team takes silver at World Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  27-06-2022 00:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadian women's 3×3 basketball team takes silver at World Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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