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• Elon Musk says he's terminating $44B Twitter buyout deal - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 23:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Source: Toronto FC acquires Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 23:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Kirby Dach relishing chance for a fresh start with Montreal Canadiens - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 23:27 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Tringale holds steady against wind, leads Scottish Open by 3 - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 23:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Performer injured at Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show

  08-07-2022 23:01
  
  A performer in the Calgary Stampede's Grandstand Show was injured in an incident on Thursday evening. Stampede officials say one of the circus performers was hurt during the show and was immediately assisted by a medical team. "The performer was transported to hospital as a precaution," said Kristen Anderson, a spokesperson for the Calgary Stampede, told CTV News on Friday. She added the performer is in "good spirits."
  
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• Flames draft 3 on Day 2 of NHL draft, including Finnish centre Toppi Ronni

  08-07-2022 22:58
  
  The Flames went Finnish for their first pick at the 2022 NHL draft Friday. After sitting out the first round Thursday, the Flames selected centre Toppi Ronni with the 59th overall pick in the second round. The 187 centimetre (6'2") Ronni played with Tappara Tampere in the SM-liiga in 2021-22, scoring a pair of goals and adding two assists. Topi has a message for you, #Flames fans! pic.twitter.com/etFxwOqK9s — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) July 8, 2022Ronni was the first of a trio of players
  
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• 'We got justice today': Murder charge laid in death of Colton Crowshoe

  08-07-2022 22:40
  
  Calgary police say charges have been laid against a 27-year-old man in connection with the death of Colton Crowshoe in 2014. Officials arrested Wiley Provost on Thursday after an eight-year-long investigation into the murder. Provost has been charged with second-degree murder in Crowshoe's death. The victim's body was located in a retention pond in northeast Calgary on July 24, 2014, weeks after he was reported missing. Police say Crowshoe and the accused were known to one another and left a hou
  
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• Second-degree murder charge laid in death of Colton Crowshoe

  08-07-2022 22:40
  
  Calgary police say charges have been laid against a 27-year-old man in connection with the death of Colton Crowshoe in 2014. Officials arrested Wiley Provost on Thursday after an eight-year-long investigation into the murder. Provost has been charged with second-degree murder in Crowshoe's death. The victim's body was located in a retention pond in northeast Calgary on July 24, 2014, weeks after he was reported missing. Police say Crowshoe and the accused were known to one another and left a hou
  
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• Victim of fatal Falconridge shooting identified

  08-07-2022 22:34
  
  Police have named the victim of Monday morning's fatal shooting in Falconridge and are now attempting to identify a person who they believe had driven to the scene with him. Officers were called to a home on Falsby Way N.E. at around 11 a.m. on July 4 for reports of shots fired and a body was found on scene. The shooting victim has been identified as 27-year-old Shakiel Ahkeem Bennett and an autopsy confirmed he died as a result of a gunshot wound. The fatal shooting is believed to be targeted b
  
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• Justin Trudeau welcomes Masai Ujiri's 'Humanity' art exhibit to Ottawa - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 22:22 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• A look back at more than a century of Stampede parade marshals

  08-07-2022 22:20
  
  More than 100 individuals and groups have had the honour of being named "Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal." Kevin Costner, the marshal for the 2022 parade, is just the latest in a tradition that goes back more than a century. The list of marshals includes politicians, Hollywood celebrities, sports heroes and royalty. The tradition actually predates the first Stampede of 1912, when parades were held as part of the Calgary Exhibition. James "Cappy" Smart, Calgary's fire chief, had the honour from 1
  
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• Coaldale's Ty Young drafted to Vancouver Canucks - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 22:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• 5 homes damaged, 1 destroyed after tornado near Sundre, Alta.

  08-07-2022 21:57
  
  Alberta RCMP say several home in the vicinity of Sundre, Alta. were severely damaged in a storm on Thursday. Officials say that another home was completely levelled in the confirmed tornado. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning about a severe thunderstorm near the community at about 3 p.m. The agency said the storm did produce a tornado, which touched down south of Sundre and north of Bergen, a community in Mountain View County. RCMP say the area affected by the storm was from Township Ro
  
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• Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith retiring: source - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 21:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• For first time ever, CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language

  08-07-2022 21:23
  
  Edmonton Elks president and chief executive officer Victor Cui announced Friday the franchise's July 22 home game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be broadcast live in Cree. It will air across Alberta on Windspeaker Media’s radio stations CFWE (98.5 FM in Edmonton) and CJWE (88.1 FM in Calgary). The Canadian national anthem will be performed in both Cree and English, the pre-game coin toss will be handled by Grand Chief of Treaty 6 First Nations George Arcand Jr., and there will be a
  
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• Vehicle theft suspects' attempted getaway from CrossIron Mills falls flat in Didsbury

  08-07-2022 21:11
  
  Two people face charges in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation that began near CrossIron Mills mall and ended with a short foot chase in Didsbury. Police noticed a car with what turned out to be a stolen licence plate near the shopping centre in Balzac on Wednesday at around 10:30 p.m. The suspect drove off when officers attempted to stop the vehicle. The Calgary Police Service's HAWCS unit tracked it from above for approximately 60 kilometres to the town of Didsbury. RCMP members dep
  
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• Toronto Raptors sign forward D.J. Wilson to multi-year contract - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 21:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Alberta to gain three additional seats in Parliament - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 20:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Unemployment rate continues to drop in Alberta, labour minister says

  08-07-2022 20:53
  
  The Alberta government says the province is on the right track when it comes to labour after reports showed another month of gains, resulting in more than 200,000 new jobs since January 2021. Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer said Friday that the June 2022 Labour Force Survey showed "a continued drop" in Alberta's unemployment rate, bringing it down to match the national average. "Today's numbers once again indicate Alberta remains on a strong economic trajectory with more
  
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• Afghan ambassador to Canada urges flexibility on passports for approved refugees - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 20:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• UN fails to extend aid deliveries to Syrian rebel-held area - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 20:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Louisiana abortion ban allowed to proceed; judge lifts stay - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 20:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Lethbridge-Medicine Hat's unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5 per cent in June - CHAT News Today

  08-07-2022 19:17 via chatnewstoday.ca
  
  Lethbridge-Medicine Hat's unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5 per cent in June  CHAT News Today
  
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• CF Montreal looking at positives following inconsistent road trip - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 18:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Rona Ambrose to chair Rebecca Schulz’s UCP leadership campaign

  08-07-2022 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rebecca Schulz says Rona Ambrose, the former Conservative Opposition leader, knows what it takes to unite and lead a party.
  
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• Rona Ambrose to chair Rebecca Schulz's UCP leadership campaign - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 18:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Cranbrook RCMP looking for missing tourists from Germany

  08-07-2022 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cranbrook police are looking for two missing tourists from Germany.
  
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• Canada expects physical challenge against Spain in Ottawa rugby test - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 17:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Harvey: FINA launching investigation into alleged drugging incident at world swimming - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 17:27 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• More stormy weather possible in southern Alberta this week

  08-07-2022 16:25
  
  Good morning, Stampede-goers! Have a wonderful time at the parade. Sunny and warm weather awaits those heading down along the parade route. For those planning to take in the grounds this evening, be aware of storm potential off the foothills – again. The same southwesterly jet as yesterday will press in on storm development for the later afternoon, though with far less energy to work with than yesterday. That said, hail and wind are the greatest potential threats from these storms, with a
  
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• Rogers working to resolve mass network outage - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 16:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Rogers wireless services 'starting to recover,' company says

  08-07-2022 15:41
  
  Rogers said Friday evening it is beginning to see its wireless services return online following a nearly day-long nationwide network outage. "Our wireless services are starting to recover and our technical teams are working hard to get everyone back online as quickly as possible," the company said in a statement. "As our services and traffic volumes return to normal, we will continue to keep our customers updated. As previously announced, we will be proactively crediting all customers and will s
  
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• Rogers customers reporting network outages across Canada

  08-07-2022 15:41
  
  Rogers networks across Canada have been experiencing outages since Friday morning as customers reported issues with mobile services and internet connectivity. The outage is also affecting some Service Canada call centres and offices, including passport offices. Rogers addressed customers in a tweet Friday morning, saying network issues are currently being looked at and further updates will be provided. “We are aware of issues currently affecting our networks and our teams are fully engaged
  
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• Rogers apologizes for widespread network outage, says it’s trying to restore services

  08-07-2022 15:41
  
  A massive Rogers network outage is causing problems for customers across Canada who reported issues with mobile services and internet connectivity. The outage is also affecting Interac services, some Service Canada call centres and offices, including passport offices. In an email statement sent to CTVNews.ca, Rogers confirmed the outages are currently affecting its wirelines and wireless networks. "We are currently experiencing an outage across our wireline and wireless networks and our technica
  
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• Cyberattack ruled out as widespread Rogers outage persists across Canada

  08-07-2022 15:41
  
  A massive Rogers network outage causing problems across Canada wasn't caused by a cyberattack, CTV News has confirmed. The outage is affecting several mobile and internet services, impacting bank, debit purchases, passport offices and Canada's ArriveCAN app. In an email statement sent to CTVNews.ca, Rogers confirmed the outage is currently affecting its wirelines and wireless networks. "We are currently experiencing an outage across our wireline and wireless networks and our technical teams are
  
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• IN PHOTOS: Calgary Stampede then versus now; how the iconic event has changed since 1912

  08-07-2022 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  This year's Calgary Stampede is set to be back to normal. But how will it compare to the more than 100 previous years of celebrations?
  
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• Calgary Stampeders defeat Edmonton Elks 49-6

  08-07-2022 15:00
  
  Peyton Logan and the Calgary Stampeders appear to be the real deal this season. Logan scored two touchdowns, including one on a 122-yard missed field goal return, as Calgary humbled the Edmonton Elks 49-6 on a soggy Thursday night to remain unbeaten. "We just want to play good football, and once again we did," said Calgary head coach Dave Dickenson. "We had some turnovers, we want to tighten those things up, but I think we’re balanced. "We have a good running back, good running game, not j
  
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• Former Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos dies at 79 - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 14:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• 'Corporate Calgary is back,' Stampede organizers say, as 2022 event kicks off

  08-07-2022 14:41
  
  To outsiders, it's a rodeo — a 10-day party featuring cowboy hats, country music and an abundance of pancakes. But the Calgary Stampede — which kicks off in earnest Friday with its first in-person parade since 2019 — is also a high-powered networking event, as well as an excuse for boozy client appreciation lunches. For dealmakers, the Stampede is an important business event and an economic barometer for a city and a province. That's why the six-fold increase in year-over-year
  
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• Back in the saddle: Stampede Parade set to kick off The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth

  08-07-2022 14:20
  
  The 2022 Calgary Stampede will officially arrive this morning with the annual Stampede Parade celebration making its way through the downtown core. The parade is scheduled to begin at 8:55 a.m. and CTV News Calgary will broadcast the festivities on television and online. The livestream will be available here.Kevin Costner, star of countless films as well as the critically-acclaimed television series Yellowstone, will serve as this year's Stampede marshal. More than 90 entries, including marching
  
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• Back in the saddle: Stampede Parade kicks off The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth

  08-07-2022 14:20
  
  The 2022 Calgary Stampede has officially arrived with the annual Stampede Parade celebration making its way through the downtown core. The parade is underway and CTV News Calgary is broadcasting the festivities on television and online. The livestream is available here.Kevin Costner, star of countless films as well as the critically-acclaimed television series Yellowstone, is this year's Stampede Parade marshal. More than 90 entries, including marching bands, floats and groups on horseback, are
  
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• Calgary Stampede Parade kicks off 2022 edition of the Greatest Show on Earth

  08-07-2022 14:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampede Parade starts at 9 a.m. Friday and runs until 11 a.m. You can watch the parade live on Globalnews.ca, TV, YouTube, Facebook live and Amazon Prime.
  
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• Amazing Race set to show off Lethbridge - Lethbrige Herald

  08-07-2022 12:19 via lethbridgeherald.com
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• Logan scores two touchdowns as Stampeders defeat Elks 49-6 - Lethbridge News Now

  08-07-2022 07:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Mixed emotions amid request for volunteers for Alberta papal visit

  08-07-2022 06:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  As requests are being made for more volunteers to help with the papal visit, some people from Indigenous communities don't want to welcome the Pope.
  
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• Toddler in pediatric intensive care unit in Edmonton after inhaling hot candle wax

  08-07-2022 06:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Camrose. Alta., couple is devastated. They have been at the Stollery for days after their 20-month-old son accidentally inhaled hot candle wax.
  
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• Japan's ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated during speech

  08-07-2022 05:16
  
  Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech -- an attack that stunned the nation with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere. The 67-year-old Abe, who was Japan's longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, collapsed bleeding and was airlifted to a nearby hospital in Nara, although he was not breathing and his heart had stopped. He was later pronounced dead aft
  
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• Japan ex-prime minister Shinzo Abe critically shot during speech, police arrest suspect

  08-07-2022 05:16
  
  Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, an arch-conservative and one of the country's most divisive figures, was shot and critically wounded during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan. He was airlifted to a hospital but officials said he was not breathing and his heart had stopped. Police arrested the suspected gunman at the scene of the shocking attack in a country that’s one of the world’s safest and has some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere. Prime Minister Fumio
  
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• Japan ex-prime minister Shinzo Abe critically shot during speech, officials say

  08-07-2022 05:16
  
  Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan and was airlifted to a hospital but he was not breathing and his heart had stopped, officials said. Local fire department official Makoto Morimoto said Abe was in cardio and pulmonary arrest, or CPA, after being shot, meaning he was not breathing and his heart stopped while he was being airlifted to a prefectural hospital. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters that police ar
  
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• Japan ex-prime minister Abe taken to hospital after apparent shooting: local media

  08-07-2022 05:16
  
  Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe was taken to hospital on Friday after being shot from behind by what appeared to be a man with a shotgun while delivering a speech in the western city of Nara, public broadcaster NHK said. Abe, 67, appeared to be in a state of cardiac arrest, the network and Kyodo news agency said. Shots were heard and a white puff of smoke was seen as Abe made a campaign stump speech outside a train station, NHK said. An NHK reporter on the scene said they could hear tw
  
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