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• Drivers warned to expect delays as wildfire sparks near Highway 1 in B.C. Interior

  01-08-2022 23:47
  
  A new wildfire burning near Kamloops is expected to impact traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway on B.C. Day. The BC Wildfire Service said in a tweet that the Polygon Pond Wildfire sparked 7.5 kilometres west of Kamloops Monday. "The wildfire is currently estimated to be one hectare in size and burning adjacent to Highway 1. BCWS ground personnel and a helicopter are on site and air tankers are en route. Kamloops Fire Rescue and New Afton Fire Services are assisting our crews," the Twitter thread
  
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• Critical alert and several watches issued for possible tornados in Alberta Monday

  01-08-2022 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A critical alert was issued for a possible tornado in Clearwater County, Alta., at around 2:40 p.m. on Monday.
  
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• Critical alert and several watches issued for possible tornadoes in Alberta Monday

  01-08-2022 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A critical alert was issued for a possible tornado in Clearwater County, Alta., at around 2:40 p.m. on Monday.
  
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• Biden to speak on operation against al-Qaida in Afghanistan - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2022 23:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Biden to speak on operation against al-Qaida in Afghanistan  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• NDP to march in Calgary Pride Parade Sept. 4

  01-08-2022 23:29
  
  The Alberta NDP announced Monday that it had been granted approval to march in the Sept. 4 Calgary Pride Parade. The entry was determined by a semi-blind 11-person jury representing several community stakeholders. "Alberta’s NDP is proud to be recognized as a true ally of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and to march in Calgary Pride this year," said NDP Leader Rachel Notley. "The fight for human rights is never truly over and with new threats emerging south of the border it is even more important t
  
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• Timeline of Monday's severe storms across central Alberta

  01-08-2022 23:11
  
  'Very unstable' atmospheric conditions across central Alberta prompted a series of weather alerts Monday afternoon and into the evening. According to the Prairie and Arctic Storm Prediction Centre, severe storms were forecasted to develop across the foothills to central regions of the province, with the potential for heavy rain, large hail, and wind gusts. Tornado warnings are issued when thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and severe weather are happening or are likely to occur. Watche
  
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• Live updates: Alerts issued for severe storms in west central Alberta

  01-08-2022 23:11
  
  "Very unstable" atmospheric conditions across central Alberta prompted a series of weather alerts Monday afternoon. According to the Prairie and Arctic Storm Prediction Centre, severe storms were forecasted to develop across the foothills to central regions of the province, with the potential for heavy rain, large hail, and wind gusts. Here is a timeline of the alerts and warnings: CURRENT ALERTS Officials warned residents and visitors in several counties of severe thunderstorms that had potenti
  
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• Live updates: Alerts issued for severe storms across central Alberta

  01-08-2022 23:11
  
  "Very unstable" atmospheric conditions across central Alberta prompted a series of weather alerts Monday afternoon. According to the Prairie and Arctic Storm Prediction Centre, severe storms were forecasted to develop across the foothills to central regions of the province, with the potential for heavy rain, large hail, and wind gusts. Here is a timeline of the alerts and warnings: CURRENT ALERTS Officials warned residents and visitors in several counties of severe thunderstorms that had potenti
  
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• Alerts issued for severe storms in west central Alberta

  01-08-2022 23:11
  
  Officials warned residents and visitors in Clearwater County of severe thunderstorms that had potential to produce tornadoes in west central Alberta Monday afternoon. Environment Canada dropped all tornado warnings by 4 p.m. Tornado warnings are issued when thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and severe weather are happening or are likely to occur. As of 4 p.m., tornado watches remain in effect for the following areas:Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole C
  
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• Alerts issued for severe storm possibly producing a tornado in Clearwater County

  01-08-2022 23:11
  
  Officials are warning residents and visitors in Clearwater County of a severe thunderstorm that could be producing a tornado in west central Alberta. At 2:57 p.m., an Alberta Emergency Alert was issued, indicating a rotating thunderstorm was possibly producing a tornado near Horburg, moving southeast at 35 kilometres per hour toward that community. "Seek shelter immediately in a basement or reinforced structure," the alert read. "Get low and put as many walls between yourself and the storm as po
  
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• Tornado touchdown near Coronation, Alta., confirmed by Environment Canada

  01-08-2022 22:48
  
  Meteorologists confirmed a tornado touched down Saturday evening near a town in east central Alberta. Environment and Climate Change Canada said a tornado touched down approximately five kilometres south of Coronation, Alta., around 5:15 p.m. Lasting several minutes, initial reporting to the national weather agency indicates the twister moved through cropland with no major damage to any structures. The tornado was assigned a preliminary rating of EF0, meaning wind speeds can range between 90 and
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw received almost $228,000 in cash benefits in 2021

  01-08-2022 22:23
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health received more than $227,000 in cash benefits during the 2021 calendar year.  That was on top of a salary of $363,634 and "non-cash benefits" of about $5,200 for Dr. Deena Hinshaw last year.  It's the largest cash benefit payout for a provincial employee since records started in 2016.  The numbers are listed on the Alberta government's salary disclosure page.  In total, 107 provincially-paid employees -- most in management positio
  
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• Man who stormed Capitol with gun gets 87 months in prison - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2022 22:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Passenger fined US$1,874 after two undeclared McMuffins found in luggage

  01-08-2022 14:50
  
  A passenger travelling from Bali, Indonesia to Australia has found themselves paying a hefty price for a McDonald's breakfast. The unnamed traveller was handed a fine of 2,664 Australian dollars (about $2,400) after two undeclared egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant were found in their luggage on arriving at Darwin Airport in the country's Northern Territory last week. The incident came about days after Australian authorities brought in tough new biosecurity rules after a Foot and
  
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• AP sources: NFL suspends Browns QB Deshaun Watson 6 games - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2022 14:42 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  AP sources: NFL suspends Browns QB Deshaun Watson 6 games  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Japanese video journalist detained at Myanmar protest march - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2022 04:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Japanese video journalist detained at Myanmar protest march  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2022 03:04 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta defence lawyers considering job action after requests for legal aid overhauls ignored

  01-08-2022 02:59
  
  Criminal defence lawyers in Alberta say the legal aid system is at a breaking point, and they are threatening job action if the province ignores requests for in-depth updates to the program. Three organizations representing lawyers in Edmonton, Calgary, and southern Alberta have called on Justice Minister Tyler Shandro to address concerns about the funding and access to legal aid. According to the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, the province agreed to modernize the legal aid program in May.
  
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• Large hole shuts down traffic on 11 Street in southwest Calgary

  01-08-2022 02:27
  
  A large hole has opened up on 11 Street S.W. between sixth and seventh avenues. At around 4:30 p.m., the Calgary Fire Department was called to the area where a two-foot by one-foot hole had opened up in the north bound curb lane. Calgary Roads blocked off the area and is diverting traffic until they can find the underlying cause of the hole. 
  
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• Redblacks record first win by upsetting Argonauts 23-13 - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2022 02:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Redblacks record first win by upsetting Argonauts 23-13  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2022 01:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• McHugh Bluff slope closures expected to be long-term

  01-08-2022 01:50
  
  Erosion issues on a slope overlooking the Sunnyside neighbourhood look to be sticking around. A pathway along the McHugh Bluff near 6 street N.W. has been closed since June thanks to slope failure and retaining wall damage. But residents hoping for a quick fix may be out of luck. "The issue is process and weather," ward 7 councillor Terry Wong said. "You can't do it while the ice is still in the ground or when the ground is too soft because of the thaw. So we have to wait until about April until
  
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• Mixed reaction to long weekend closure of Memorial Drive for pedestrians, cyclists

  01-08-2022 01:31
  
  Pedestrians and cyclists in Calgary have extra room to roam over the August long weekend. The city has brought back a popular pandemic pastime, closing the eastbound traffic lanes on Memorial Drive between 9 Street NW and 4 Street NE. The city first started doing this in 2020 in an effort to encourage residents to get outside and enjoy the weather in a safe, physically distanced way. However, some Calgarians question whether it’s still necessary. “It really affects the traffic flow a
  
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• Calgary community gardeners combat vandalism and theft

  01-08-2022 01:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  A community garden in south east Calgary has been hit repeatedly by vandals this summer, frustrating people trying to grow flowers and vegetables.
  
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• Tornado confirmed near Coronation, Alta., Sunday evening

  01-08-2022 00:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada confirmed there was a tornado Sunday at about 5:10 p.m. five kilometres southwest of Coronation, Alta.
  
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• Scary clouds, strong winds, hail in central Alberta during tornado warnings

  01-08-2022 00:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  A severe thunderstorm made its way through central Alberta Sunday evening, triggering a tornado warning.
  
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• Possible tornado in Flagstaff and Paintearth counties, emergency alert issued

  01-08-2022 00:06
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued Sunday afternoon for a storm possibly producing a tornado in east central Alberta's Flagstaff and Paintearth counties. As of 5:40 p.m., meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada were monitoring a severe rotating thunderstorm located near Throne and is moving southeast at 40 kilometres per hour. Communities in the storm's path include Veteran and Hemaruka. "Seek shelter immediately in a basement or reinforced structure," the alert said. "Get l
  
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• Possible tornado in east central Alberta, emergency alert issued

  01-08-2022 00:06
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued Sunday afternoon for a storm possibly producing a tornado in east central Alberta, including Paintearth County and some surrounding communities. As of 5:59 p.m., meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada were monitoring a severe rotating thunderstorm located 30 kilometres west of Consort and was moving southeast at 40 kilometres per hour. Communities in the storm's path include Sedalia and New Brigden. "Seek shelter immediately in a basement
  
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• Possible tornado in east central Alberta emergency alert ended

  01-08-2022 00:06
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued Sunday afternoon for a storm possibly producing a tornado in east central Alberta, including Paintearth County and some surrounding communities. As of 6:26 p.m., all alerts and tornado warnings were ended as the storm's tornado threat diminished, while large hail, strong wind gusts, and torrential downpours still possible. Earlier, meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada were monitoring a severe rotating thunderstorm located 25 kilometres n
  
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