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• A rookie rises and Tiger crashes in slow-moving British Open - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 23:40 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  A rookie rises and Tiger crashes in slow-moving British Open  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta expects to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for infants and toddlers by the end of July

  14-07-2022 23:37
  
  COVID-19 vaccines for infants and preschoolers are likely coming to Alberta by the end of the month after Canada's drug regulator approved Moderna's paediatric shot Thursday.  Health Canada now says the vaccine can be given to young children between the ages of six months and five years old in doses one-quarter the size of that approved for adults. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) gave provinces its assent to offer the vaccine to children in that age group Thursday, by
  
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• Golden girl comes to Calgary to inspire young soccer players

  14-07-2022 23:32
  
  Nearly 200 of Calgary’s young female soccer players got a one-on-one session with arguably the best goalkeeper in the sport, Canada's Stephanie Labbé. The now-retired member for Canada’s women’s national team recently won a gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and made 86 total appearances for the club throughout her career. In collaboration with the Calgary Minor Soccer Association (CMSA), Labbé held her ‘Champions Tour’ – a soccer clinic for s
  
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• NDP calls on Alberta to allow Ukrainian refugees to swap driver's licenses

  14-07-2022 22:30
  
  The Alberta NDP is calling on the province to introduce a reciprocal driver’s license exchange agreement for Ukrainian refugees to ease costs associated with starting over in Canada. Reciprocal license exchange agreements allow for those eligible to exchange their out-of-country driver’s license for an Alberta driver’s licence as long as requirements are met. Countries eligible include South Korea, Japan and Austria. Since the war in Ukraine began on Feb. 24, millions of Ukrain
  
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• Ivana Trump, first wife of former president, dies at 73 - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 22:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Ivana Trump, first wife of former president, dies at 73  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge gymnastics coach charged with sexual assault of 7-year-old

  14-07-2022 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  An investigation by police found the alleged assaults happened in May and June 2022.
  
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• Woman arrested, hostage injured during police incident in Lethbridge

  14-07-2022 22:13
  
  Lethbridge police say a woman has been arrested as a result of a "high risk incident" at a law office in the city's south end. Officials say police were called to respond to a situation involving a business in the 400 block of Fifth Street South, which is the location of the Melcor Centre. There are few details about what happened, but police say a woman was arrested after an employee at the Lethbridge Legal Guidance Society was taken hostage inside the building. The worker suffered life-threate
  
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• Lethbridge police at scene of 'high risk incident' in downtown area

  14-07-2022 22:13
  
  Lethbridge police are warning the public to stay away from an investigation at a downtown business. Officials say police were called to respond to a "high risk incident" involving a business in the 400 block of Fifth Street South, which is the location of the Melcor Centre. There are no details on what the situation is at this time. This is a developing story and we will have more details when they become available…
  
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• Hostage injured during incident at Lethbridge legal aid office | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  14-07-2022 22:13 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Hostage injured during incident at Lethbridge legal aid office | CTV News  CTV News CalgaryHostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge  Global NewsSuspect arrested in downtown Lethbridge hostage incident  Lethbridge News NowWoman taken hostage at Lethbridge non-profit  CBC.caLethbridge Police search for assault suspect  My Lethbridge NowView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Canadians Kellett, DeFrancesco excited to make Honda Indy Toronto debuts - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 21:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadians Kellett, DeFrancesco excited to make Honda Indy Toronto debuts  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge gymnastics coach charged with sexually assaulting 7-year-old

  14-07-2022 21:39
  
  A 33-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged following an investigation into allegations he sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl who he coached. The Lethbridge Police Service received a report on July 5 indicating a girl had been assaulted by her coach at the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy. Members of the violent crimes unit investigated and determined that the child had been sexually assaulted during her training sessions in May and June at the gym in the 3200 block of 32 Street North. Jami
  
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• Lethbridge gymnastics coach charged with sexually assaulting seven-year-old - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 21:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge gymnastics coach charged with sexually assaulting seven-year-old  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CFL commissioner Ambrosie still bullish on league adding 10th franchise - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 21:38 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  CFL commissioner Ambrosie still bullish on league adding 10th franchise  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mayor Hyggen looking at further actions to address encampments - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 21:27 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Online fundraiser for drowning victim near Canmore, Alta. reaches more than $87K

  14-07-2022 21:25
  
  CTV News has learned the identities of three men who drowned after their boat capsized on the Spray Lakes Reservoir over the weekend. On its Facebook page, the Malayalee Cultural Association of Calgary (MCAC) says Liyo Mavalil Yohannan was one of the victims of the incident. The group says he leaves behind a wife and two young children. In order to support the family, the organization has established a GoFundMe campaign, which has gathered more than $87,000 so far. "This tragedy has shaken the c
  
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• Lethbridge College brings back English as a second language summer program - My Lethbridge Now

  14-07-2022 21:18 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge College brings back English as a second language summer program  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Court documents detail RCMP hacking investigation into MLA Thomas Dang

  14-07-2022 20:53
  
  Court documents show Mounties were initially pursuing criminal charges against an Alberta legislature member who admitted to hacking a government health website. Former NDP MLA Thomas Dang was charged in June under the province's Health Information Act for illegally attempting to access private information contained in the Alberta Health vaccine portal. He is scheduled to appear in court July 27 and could face a fine up to $200,000 if convicted. Documents filed with the court, unsealed Wednesday
  
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• Sheet music theft devastating for Lethbridge Big Band - Lethbrige Herald

  14-07-2022 20:43 via lethbridgeherald.com
  Sheet music theft devastating for Lethbridge Big Band  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Amazing Race episode spotlights Lethbridge - Lethbrige Herald

  14-07-2022 20:43 via lethbridgeherald.com
  Amazing Race episode spotlights Lethbridge  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• 'Loved every second': Johnny Gaudreau thanks Calgary fans for support

  14-07-2022 20:27
  
  Shortly after his arrival in Ohio after signing on with the Blue Jackets Johnny Gaudreau was all smiles at a media conference on Thursday. Speaking from the Nationwide Arena, the forward who inked a seven-year, multi-million deal that was reportedly less than what Calgary had offered, said he already had a "warm welcome" from the residents and members of his new team. "It's pretty special for me. Me and my wife had smiles on our faces from the moment we stepped in the door," Gaudreau said during
  
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• Cross-examination of N.S. killer's spouse could promote conspiracy theories: lawyer - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 20:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Cross-examination of N.S. killer's spouse could promote conspiracy theories: lawyer  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• When will Alberta expand fourth dose eligibility? Plan coming next week, minister says

  14-07-2022 20:08
  
  Although many provinces across Canada now allow adults to book in for their second booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines, Alberta still has not expanded its eligibility. Currently, only Albertans who are 70 years old and above, Indigenous people aged 65 and older and seniors who live in a congregate care setting are eligible for a fourth vaccine dose. Ontario is the latest province to increase eligibility for fourth doses, offering bookings to anyone over the age of 18 as of Thursday. In British Col
  
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• When will Alberta expand fourth dose eligibility?

  14-07-2022 20:08
  
  Although many provinces across Canada now allow adults to book in for their second booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines, Alberta still has not expanded its eligibility. Currently, only Albertans who are 70 years old and above, Indigenous people aged 65 and older and seniors who live in a congregate care setting are eligible for a fourth vaccine dose. Ontario is the latest province to increase eligibility for fourth doses, offering bookings to anyone over the age of 18 as of Thursday. When asked by
  
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• Next month's Summer Fest in Coaldale dedicated to local frontline workers - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 20:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Next month's Summer Fest in Coaldale dedicated to local frontline workers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge mayor wants to look for immediate solutions for encampments - My Lethbridge Now

  14-07-2022 20:00 via mylethbridgenow.com
  
  Lethbridge mayor wants to look for immediate solutions for encampments  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Canadiens sign first-round pick Filip Mesar to entry-level contract - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 19:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadiens sign first-round pick Filip Mesar to entry-level contract  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Documents show recommendations, warnings from chief medical officer of health - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 19:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Documents show recommendations, warnings from chief medical officer of health  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 2 men killed in plane crash near Didsbury

  14-07-2022 18:51
  
  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating a plane crash in central Alberta that killed two people. RCMP say the small aircraft went down in a field near Range Road 285 and Township Road 312 in Mountain View County just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Both the pilot and passenger were killed in the crash. RCMP have not released the victims' names, but say the pilot was a 69-year-old Didsbury resident and the passenger was a 65-year-old. "RCMP send their deepest condolences to all aff
  
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• Bassano freight train derailment being investigated by TSB

  14-07-2022 18:45
  
  The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is investigating Wednesday's derailment of a Canadian Pacific freight train near Bassano, Alta. Investigators are gathering information about the incident and assessing what happened with the train. Details regarding when the derailment occurred and what caused it have not been confirmed. There have been no reports of any injuries. CTV News has reached out to the TSB for comment but, as of Thursday morning, has yet to receive a response. Bassano, a town of a
  
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• NTSB: Dad, not boy, was driving truck that hit golfers' van - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 18:44 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  NTSB: Dad, not boy, was driving truck that hit golfers' van  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Goldfish Derby Days to highlight issues caused by invasive fish in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 18:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Goldfish Derby Days to highlight issues caused by invasive fish in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Andreescu's comeback continues at site of her 2019 Canadian Open title - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 18:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Andreescu's comeback continues at site of her 2019 Canadian Open title  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Level 1 Heat Alert issued in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 18:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Level 1 Heat Alert issued in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• “100% of it's there”: Prognathodon fossil found near Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 18:24 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  “100% of it's there”: Prognathodon fossil found near Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Toronto Raptors sign forward Justin Champagnie to multi-year contract - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 17:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Toronto Raptors sign forward Justin Champagnie to multi-year contract  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WestJet system outage 'intermittently' affecting airline's operations - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 16:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Hockey Canada reopening investigation into alleged 2018 sexual assault - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 16:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• WestJet system outage causing flight delays

  14-07-2022 16:05
  
  "Intermittent issues" in WestJet's system are causing flight delays in Canada and abroad Thursday morning. Officials with the Calgary-based airline confirm to CTV News that a system outage is affecting flights. "An infrastructure outage is currently impacting WestJet’s airport check-in, flight planning and payment services on westjet.com and continues to intermittently impact operations," said a WestJet spokesperson in a statement. "We are working to restore service and encourage guests to
  
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• WestJet flights delayed due to system outage, check-in service restored

  14-07-2022 16:05
  
  "Intermittent issues" in a telecommunications system led to delayed WestJet flights in Canada and abroad Thursday morning. Officials with the Calgary-based airline confirm to CTV News that a system outage has been restored but, as of 10 a.m., baggage check-in problems persist in Calgary, Ottawa, Saskatoon and Halifax. "An infrastructure outage is currently impacting WestJet’s airport check-in, flight planning and payment services on WestJet.com and continues to intermittently impact operat
  
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• WestJet flights delayed due to system outage caused by train derailment

  14-07-2022 16:05
  
  "Intermittent issues" in a telecommunications system led to delayed WestJet flights in Canada and abroad Thursday morning, but the source of the problem is believed to have been key fiber lines damaged in a train derailment. Officials with the Calgary-based airline confirm to CTV News that a NAV CANADA system outage has been restored but, as of 10 a.m., baggage check-in problems persisted in Calgary, Ottawa, Saskatoon and Halifax. "An infrastructure outage is currently impacting WestJet’s
  
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• WestJet flights delayed due to system outage

  14-07-2022 16:05
  
  "Intermittent issues" in a telecommunications system are leading to delayed WestJet flights in Canada and abroad Thursday morning. Officials with the Calgary-based airline confirm to CTV News that a system outage is affecting flights. "An infrastructure outage is currently impacting WestJet’s airport check-in, flight planning and payment services on WestJet.com and continues to intermittently impact operations," said a WestJet spokesperson in a statement. "We are working to restore service
  
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• System outage causing WestJet flight delays

  14-07-2022 16:05
  
  "Intermittent issues" in a telecommunications system are leading to delayed WestJet flights in Canada and abroad Thursday morning. Officials with the Calgary-based airline confirm to CTV News that a system outage is affecting flights. "An infrastructure outage is currently impacting WestJet’s airport check-in, flight planning and payment services on westjet.com and continues to intermittently impact operations," said a WestJet spokesperson in a statement. "We are working to restore service
  
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• Canada resuming mandatory random COVID-19 testing for air travellers

  14-07-2022 15:51
  
  The federal government is bringing back mandatory random testing for air travellers coming into Canada, starting July 19. After little more than a month without the measure, the Public Health Agency of Canada wrote in a statement Thursday it will be re-implementing random testing for air travellers, this time outside of airports, either at in-person appointments at specific test sites, or using virtual appointments and self-swab tests.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox
  
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• WNBA's Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 15:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  WNBA's Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Heat warnings persist for Calgary, will drop Sunday with showers

  14-07-2022 15:27
  
  The title does a spectacular job of covering the entire article. We're under the dome of a high pressure ridge, and the heat wave will continue as a result. Late Saturday, the trough moves in, immediately shunting our temperatures below seasonal and dropping a decent dose of rain over the city. That comes with a weak chance of thundershowers at this point, becoming a better chance Sunday afternoon and evening. By Monday morning, this particular wave of storms is already in the rear-view. Tempera
  
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• Health Canada approves Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine as first for youngest kids

  14-07-2022 15:27
  
  Canada's drug regulator approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers, making it the first vaccine approved for that age group in the country. Health Canada now says the Moderna vaccine can be given to young children between the ages of six months and five years old in doses one-quarter the size of that approved for adults.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxThe National Advisory Committee on Immunization is expected to provide advice on its use later
  
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• LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in Toronto - Lethbridge News Now

  14-07-2022 14:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in Toronto  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

  14-07-2022 14:46
  
  Shell Canada has announced plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country. The energy company said Wednesday it will install 79 Shell Recharge fast charging points at 37 Shell retail stations across Canada, along major corridors from B.C. to Ontario, by the end of this year. Currently, Shell Canada has just 25 charging locations in this country, but parent company Royal Dutch Shell plc is investing heavily in EV infrastructure around the globe as part of i
  
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• Documents show recommendations, warnings from Alta. chief medical officer of health

  14-07-2022 14:13
  
  The Provincial Court of Alberta released documents on Wednesday that provide a glimpse into how Alberta's United Conservative government decided when to begin removing provincial COVID-19 restrictions last February. The documents, previously confidential, were ordered by provincial court to be produced after the parents of five immunocompromised children and the Alberta Federation of Labour sued the government over the decision to lift the mask mandate. Premier Jason Kenney announced on Feb. 8 t
  
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• 'Heartbeat of Mother Earth': Calgary Stampede hosts first powwow at Saddledome

  14-07-2022 14:12
  
  Men sit around large drums along the edges of the arena. Each group takes a turn drumming and singing. The drum, described as the heartbeat of Mother Earth, provides rhythm for dancers in traditional regalia as they compete in Indigenous dances, including the men's chicken, the men's and women's fancy and the women's jingle. Stampede-goers gather in seats normally filled by those watching concerts or sports games. "This is the first powwow that we're hosting here at the Saddledome," Cheryl Crowc
  
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