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• Alberta NDP wants inquiry into beef price hikes

  15-07-2022 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to Statistics Canada, the price for ground beef in Alberta has jumped 11 per cent year over year, while prices for top sirloin cuts have jumped 43 per cent.
  
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• Invasive goldfish taking over several Lethbridge area ponds | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  15-07-2022 23:40 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Invasive goldfish taking over several Lethbridge area ponds | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Go away, goldfish! Lethbridge, Alta. invites anglers to catch invasive goldfish

  15-07-2022 23:40
  
  If you're into fishing and saving the local environment at the same time, then an initiative in the city of Lethbridge might be a great activity for you. On Saturday, officials are launching the first of two Goldfish Derby Days – events that not only teach people about the dangers of invasive species in local waterways but also gives them the opportunity to cut down on the populations. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, residents and visitors are invited to attend the event at Firelight P
  
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• Cochrane RCMP seek dash cam footage of pedestrian being struck by SUV

  15-07-2022 23:28
  
  Cochrane RCMP seek public assistance in relation to an incident Thursday where a pedestrian was struck by an SUV at a crosswalk. Police received reports at 3:55 p.m. that an adult female driving a red SUV was making a left onto Centre Avenue from First Street when she hit a female pedestrian walking westbound, before leaving the scene. The pedestrian was treated for minor injuries. Cochrane RCMP are interested in hearing from anyone with dash cam footage to contact them at 403-851-8000. Anonymou
  
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• Fetterman absence raises stakes for Dems in key Senate race - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 23:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Fetterman absence raises stakes for Dems in key Senate race  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Biden tells Dems to quickly pass pared-down economic package - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 23:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Quebec judicial council to examine complaint over judge's sexual assault ruling - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 23:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Quebec judicial council to examine complaint over judge's sexual assault ruling  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing invests in Women in Motorsports - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 22:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing invests in Women in Motorsports  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge woman charged with attempted murder in stabbing attack on hostage

  15-07-2022 21:53
  
  A 40-year-old Lethbridge woman faces more than 15 charges, including attempted murder, in connection with Thursday's hostage taking at the Lethbridge Legal Guidance office. Officers were called to the office in the 400 block of 5 Street South in downtown Lethbridge early Thursday afternoon after a staff member called 911 as an armed woman was threatening employees. Lethbridge Police Service officials say a woman had entered the office and asked to speak to a specific lawyer who was not available
  
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• Lovett cruises through qualifying to begin quest for high jump medal - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 21:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lovett cruises through qualifying to begin quest for high jump medal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Parks Canada warns of extreme fire danger in Banff National Park

  15-07-2022 21:32
  
  Tinder-dry conditions in Banff National Park have led officials to change the fire rating for the region to "extreme." Parks Canada issued the warning on Friday in order to make visitors aware of the risk and do what they can to reduce the possibility of any "human-caused" wildfires. "It is important to follow safe practices when enjoying a campfire in Banff National Park," the agency wrote in a post on the Banff National Park Facebook page. "Help protect this special place." In order to do that
  
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• Is the spike in the price of beef hurting Alberta beef producers?

  15-07-2022 21:04
  
  Alberta's NDP says the massive year-over-year increase in the price of beef at Canadian is not benefiting the province's beef producers and the party is calling for an investigation. Heather Sweet, the NDP critic for agriculture, forestry and rural economic development says the federal and provincial governments need to explore who is actually benefiting from the beef price spike. "These price increases are pushing an important source of protein out of reach for families and they are harming Alb
  
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• Whitecaps acquire star wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 20:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Whitecaps acquire star wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge region now under Level 2 Heat Alert - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 20:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lethbridge region now under Level 2 Heat Alert  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge gymnastics coach, charged with sex offences, suspended | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  15-07-2022 20:28 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge gymnastics coach, charged with sex offences, suspended | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Alberta Gymnastics Federation suspends Lethbridge coach charged with sex assault

  15-07-2022 20:28
  
  A Lethbridge gymnastics coach who is facing charges in connection with offences against a seven-year-old girl has been suspended from all activities with the Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF), officials said. The AGF said in a statement released Thursday that Jamie Ellacott of the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy cannot attend any events organized by the AGF or Gymnastics Canada (GymCan) until further notice. "AGF activities include, but are not limited to, competitions, training sessions and pra
  
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• Ottawa announces influenza vaccine agreement with GlaxoSmithKline - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 20:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Horse put down following injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 19:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Horse put down following injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Charges stayed for Alberta man arrested at Coutts border blockade - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 19:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Charges stayed for Alberta man arrested at Coutts border blockade  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rent rises 12% in one year in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 19:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Rent rises 12% in one year in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Supreme Court nixes double royalties for streaming, downloading music online - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 18:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Supreme Court nixes double royalties for streaming, downloading music online  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Medical examiner: Jayland Walker shot, grazed 46 times - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 17:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Medical examiner: Jayland Walker shot, grazed 46 times  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Biden lands in Saudi Arabia to meet king, crown prince - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 17:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Biden lands in Saudi Arabia to meet king, crown prince  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• At least 6 homes burned as wildfire spreads outside Lytton, B.C.

  15-07-2022 16:04
  
  A wildfire just west of Lytton, B.C., has burned at least half a dozen homes but is spreading in the opposite direction of the village, officials said Friday. John Haugen, deputy chief of the Lytton First Nation, said conditions are challenging, a day after the blaze broke out nearly two kilometres northwest of Lytton on the other side of the Fraser River. “It's been really daunting. Sometimes there's no power here and we're running out of water on the east side of the Fraser River,”
  
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• Crews still checking Vancouver building for possible victims after roof collapse - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 15:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Crews still checking Vancouver building for possible victims after roof collapse  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• The final weekend of Stampede could see storms

  15-07-2022 15:24
  
  AFTERNOON UPDATE: The only real shake-up from this morning's edition of the copy is the change in Monday's rainfall time - it's backed up a few hours, putting it smack-dab in the middle of the morning commute.  Tomorrow's storms still have legs, though the majority of severe weather remains slated for north of Calgary; Sunday will be an interesting one, as the upper jet levels off and produces isolated (potentially severe) storms throughout the day along the foothills. Calgary may see that
  
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• Heat warnings in Calgary and southern Alberta likely to drop Sunday

  15-07-2022 15:24
  
  It's another day beneath the dome for southern Alberta. Temperatures will swing from the high 20s to the low 30s across our range, with Calgary falling in right down the middle. The heat warning, therefore, will continue today, with a strong possibility of carrying into tomorrow, as well. For our Saturday afternoon, the chance remains of thundershowers. We're still keeping a watch on our capping layer, which offered enough stability earlier this week to keep storms at bay. When storms do have th
  
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• Horse euthanized following Calgary Stampede chuckwagon race injury

  15-07-2022 15:11
  
  A chuckwagon racing horse was euthanized Thursday night after suffering a serious injury during the Calgary Stampede. The horse, a member of Cody Risdale's team, was injured during the fourth heat of the Rangeland Derby at Stampede Park. Calgary Stampede officials say the decision to put the animal down was made by Risdale following a veterinary assessment. The animal's death was the first horse death of this year's Calgary Stampede.
  
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• Hundreds of dollars in carbon tax rebates delivered to Albertans on Friday

  15-07-2022 15:08
  
  Some Albertans woke up Friday to hundreds of extra dollars in their bank accounts. The cash is the first instalment of the climate action incentive payment (CAIP), a tax-free payment meant to offset the cost of Canada's carbon pollution pricing in provinces that do not have their own carbon tax program. Alberta households of four should have received a total of $539 between two adults and two children, while single adults should have received $269.50. A second adult in a couple should have recei
  
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• Calgary Stampede eyes attendance record ahead of final weekend

  15-07-2022 14:42
  
  With the Calgary Stampede bursting back onto the scene in full for the first time since 2019, Calgarians and tourists have been treated to a jam-packed slate of activities and live entertainment. Friday marks the eighth day of this year's edition of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, and the event's all-time annual attendance record is within reach. More than 90,000 people rolled into the Stampede grounds on Thursday, bringing this year's cumulative attendance to 855,620. The all-time cumulativ
  
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• Pet and owner escape burning home in northwest Calgary

  15-07-2022 14:20
  
  An investigation is underway into the cause of an early morning house fire in the northwest neighbourhood of Citadel that caused considerable damage to one home. Fire crews were called to a home in the 100 block of Citadel Park N.W. at around 3:30 a.m. after fire broke out in the attached garage. Heavy smoke and flames were visible when firefighters arrived and the fire soon spread into the home. It took nearly an hour of battling the blaze before the fire was considered under control. One perso
  
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• Spouse of N.S. mass killer explains why she didn't report earlier violence to police

  15-07-2022 13:05
  
  Warning: Details in this story may be disturbing to some. The common-law spouse of the man responsible for the Nova Scotia mass shooting told an inquiry Friday that she lied to police about his illegal weapons and failed to report earlier violent behaviour because she was deeply afraid of him. Lisa Banfield struggled to maintain her composure as she described how her partner beat her in 2003 as witnesses looked on, and she offered new details about what happened when her spouse threatened to kil
  
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• House of Commons industry committee to discuss investigating Rogers outage - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 10:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  House of Commons industry committee to discuss investigating Rogers outage  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Obscure American Girl Doll Memes Explained - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 08:53 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Obscure American Girl Doll Memes Explained  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cast of Hamilton gets the white hat treatment at the Jube

  15-07-2022 06:07
  
  The musical is a hip hop history lesson about the creation of the Declaration of Independence that's become a cultural phenomenon. So it only seemed fitting Wednesday that a show that celebrates the origin story of the White House mark the occasion with a few white hats. Hamilton cast members Julius Thomas and Donald Webber were only too happy to take the oath Wednesday before show time at the Jubilee Auditorium, where Tony Award winner Hamilton opened this week for an extended run. The duo were
  
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• Thursday fire in building that stores chemicals

  15-07-2022 06:05
  
  Calgary fire crews were called to a fire Thursday night in the 2700 block of Fifth Avenue N.E., where there was a fire inside a building that stores various chemicals. There was heavy smoke when crews arrived, but they quickly extinguished the flames. However the hazardous materials unit was brought in to check air quality and the water runoff from the fire for chemicals. The building wasn't occupied at the time. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
  
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• Dem says Manchin blocking energy, tax provisions in big bill - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 04:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Dem says Manchin blocking energy, tax provisions in big bill  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Need a Calgary Stampede recovery day? Start with free yoga class in Tomkins Park Sunday

  15-07-2022 02:54
  
  There will be free yoga class for anyone who feels the need for a downward dog Sunday morning. From July 17 through Aug. 28, there will be free fitness classes offered between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., as part of the Summer on 17th Festival presented by the 17th Avenue BIA. Classes will cater to all ages and fitness levels. Over the summer, they will offer Zumba, HIIT, spin and more. "Residents can just bring themselves and a water bottle to participate," said Tulene Steiestol, the 17 Ave. BIA e
  
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• Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases

  15-07-2022 02:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Across Canada, farmers are on the front lines of climate change and Alberta is no exception," Bibeau said Thursday at a news conference in Calgary.
  
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• Albertans set to receive double carbon tax rebate this week

  15-07-2022 02:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  A family of four can expect to receive $539.50 on Friday morning. Two more quarterly payments will be sent to Albertans in October and January.
  
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• Alberta Beach businesses booked solid ahead of papal visit

  15-07-2022 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  When Pope Francis visits Lac Ste. Anne, the village of Alberta Beach is expected to swell from 1,000 people to up to 100,000 throughout the week keeping businesses busy.
  
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• Blue Jays interim skipper Schneider getting settled in to new role - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2022 01:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Blue Jays interim skipper Schneider getting settled in to new role  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge mom expresses concern after 8-year-old son, camp counsellor bitten by dog | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  15-07-2022 01:13 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge mom expresses concern after 8-year-old son, camp counsellor bitten by dog | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 'Just shocked': Lethbridge mom reacts to son being bitten by stray dog, reminding to train pets

  15-07-2022 01:13
  
  WARNING: Graphic conent exists within copy. What started as a normal day at summer camp for eight-year-old Saihan Refat quickly turned into a scary situation. Saihan was playing on the playground at Dr. Gerald Probe School with his summer day camp around noon on Wednesday when he was attacked by two loose dogs. Police say two dogs were running loose in the school yard when one bit Saihan in the face and then a 17-year-old camp counsellor on the arm when she tried to protect the boy. Sayma, Saiha
  
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• Alberta expects to be vaccinating children under 5 against COVID-19 by end of July

  15-07-2022 00:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province is finalizing details to get shots for hundreds of thousands of Albertan kids.
  
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• Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge - Global News

  15-07-2022 00:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge  Global NewsHostage injured during incident at Lethbridge legal aid office | CTV News  CTV News CalgarySuspect arrested in downtown Lethbridge hostage incident  Lethbridge News NowWoman taken hostage at Lethbridge non-profit  CBC.caLethbridge woman charged with attempted murder following hostage situation  CHAT News TodayView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge

  15-07-2022 00:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  One person is in custody after an employee at an office that provides free legal advice in southern Alberta was taken hostage and injured.
  
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• Court documents detail RCMP hacking investigation into Alberta politician Thomas Dang

  15-07-2022 00:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Court documents show Mounties were initially pursuing criminal charges against an Alberta legislature member who admitted to hacking a government health website.
  
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• Albertans not likely to live alone, tend to live with parents: StatCan

  15-07-2022 00:22
  
  New data from Statistics Canada suggests Alberta is the province with the second lowest percentage of residents who live on their own. According to the data, released on Wednesday, just 13 per cent of adults in Alberta lived alone in 2021. Ontario was the only province to report a lower share, sitting at 12 per cent. The lowest percentage of adults living solo in Canada was found in Nunavut (eight per cent) while the highest share was in Quebec (19 per cent), as has been the case since 1996
  
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• Federal government announces funding for three Alberta living labs

  15-07-2022 00:14
  
  The federal government will fund nine new living labs across the country, with two in Alberta, and one in both British Columbia and northern Alberta, agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced Thursday. Living labs are a concept raised by the Canadian government during the G20 agriculture ministers meeting in 2018 in Buenos Aires. It was introduced as a “novel way to accelerate the development of sustainable agricultural practices and technologies around the world.” The three
  
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