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• Republican Sweeney plans to withdraw from Alaska House race - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 23:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• U.S. judge orders Dawn Walker to be returned to officials in Canada

  23-08-2022 23:50
  
  A Saskatoon woman who was arrested in Oregon for allegedly using false identification to cross the border with her seven-year-old son is to be returned to Canada. Judge Stacie F. Beckerman of the U.S. district court in Oregon ordered that Dawn Marie Walker, 48, be returned to Canadian officials Wednesday. The prosecution and defence both consented to Walker's return to Canada after she waived a formal extradition process, which would likely be lengthy. Scott Kerin, Assistant U.S. Attorney for th
  
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• Alberta has highest food insecurity rate among Canadian provinces: report

  23-08-2022 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  A report out of the University of Toronto found that Alberta has the highest prevalence of food insecurity among all 10 Canadian provinces.
  
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• Firefighters find smoke, no flames at NE restaurant distributor

  23-08-2022 23:42
  
  It wasn't a fire that brought firefighters out to a restaurant distributor in northeast Calgary on Monday afternoon. The Calgary Fire Department was called to 1820 115 Ave. N.E. around 3 p.m. The fire department says the company was fire-pump testing, and it caused a large amount of black smoke to push through the roof exhaust.
  
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• Firefighters battle industrial blaze in northeast Calgary

  23-08-2022 23:42
  
  Firefighters were dealing with a blaze at an industrial facility in northeast Calgary on Monday afternoon. The Calgary Fire Department was called to 1832 1115 Ave. N.E. around 3 p.m., and arrived to find flames coming from the roof. Fire crews remained at the scene at the time of this writing, looking for a source of the fire. More details to come...
  
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• UCP leadership candidate's social media hacked, spokesperson says - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 23:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  UCP leadership candidate's social media hacked, spokesperson says  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Quebec provincial election campaign to begin Sunday, François Legault confirms - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 23:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Quebec provincial election campaign to begin Sunday, François Legault confirms  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lawn-killing chinch bugs becoming abundant in all Calgary quadrants

  23-08-2022 22:57
  
  They're a small pest that have a big appetite for Calgary lawns. Chinch bugs live in the thatch layer and suck out the plant's nutrients while injecting a toxin killing the blade of grass. The result is small dead patches that will gradually expand to engulf an entire lawn. For more than seven years, the pests infested many southeast green spaces, but now lawn-care companies are receiving calls from home owners all over the city. James Szojka is the owner of Yard Dawgs Lawn Care and says the bug
  
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• Lapena, Canadian women's team gather in Edmonton ahead of World Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 22:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lapena, Canadian women's team gather in Edmonton ahead of World Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hurricanes sign veteran forward Paul Stastny to 1-year deal - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 22:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Hurricanes sign veteran forward Paul Stastny to 1-year deal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fake money fools Lethbridge business | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  23-08-2022 22:48 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
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• Fake 'Canad' money fools Lethbridge business; police investigating

  23-08-2022 22:48
  
  The print quality on fake money used to make a purchase at a Lethbridge establishment was good, police say. It was similar enough to legitimate currency that a staff member didn't spot the differences until after the male customer who handed it to them was long gone. Now police in the southern Alberta city are trying to track that person down. Officers were called to the unnamed business on Aug. 15 and were presented with five $20 bills twenties that were determined to be counterfeit. While conv
  
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• Parcel of land near Claresholm, Alta. set aside to protect at-risk species

  23-08-2022 22:11
  
  A section of land has been added to a protected area along southern Alberta's Porcupine Hills, a region filled with grasslands and forests that are home to at-risk birds and trees. Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says the 643-hectare property located west of Claresholm in the M.D. of Willow Creek will create a single protected block of approximately 1,900 hectares. It will also add to the almost 7,700 hectares of protected land along the eastern edge of the Porcupine Hills. The land itself is
  
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• MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again

  23-08-2022 21:47
  
  A member of Parliament says Ottawa may have underestimated Canadians' desire to travel when planning for a return to normal following the end of most pandemic restrictions. Airlines and airports have been grappling with a surge in customers this summer, compounded by staffing shortages affecting both carriers and federal agencies. As a result, travellers have experienced widespread flight cancellations, baggage delays and lengthy lineups, particularly at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
  
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• MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 21:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Whoop-Up Days Parade 2022: photo & video gallery - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 21:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Whoop-Up Days Parade 2022: photo & video gallery  Lethbridge News NowLethbridge primed to party for Whoop-Up Days  Lethbrige HeraldPhotos: Whoop Up Days kicks off in Lethbridge  My Lethbridge NowWhoop-Up Days parade draws huge crowd into downtown Lethbridge | CTV News  CTV News CalgaryWhoop-Up Days Parade returns, kicking off milestone celebration  Global NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Federal grant promises better connectivity, smoother experience for YYC passengers

  23-08-2022 20:48
  
  The YYC Calgary International Airport is getting a $1.9 million boost from the federal government to help it recover from the effects of the pandemic.   Speaking at the airport on Tuesday, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Annie Koutrakis said the money will allow the airport to upgrade infrastructure and equipment to help speed travellers through the terminal. "As we move forward with the safe return of activity in the aviation sector, it will be imperative that we
  
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• England midfielder Jill Scott retires from soccer - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 20:45 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  England midfielder Jill Scott retires from soccer  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Dramatic increase in Canadian residents travelling overseas since last June: StatCan

  23-08-2022 20:45
  
  Travel delays, frustration around flight cancellations, border restrictions, and lost baggage, all compounded by staff shortages, have done little to curb the enthusiasm of Canadian travelers. A recent report by Statistics Canada shows that the number of trips made by Canadian residents—overseas and to the U.S.—grew seven-fold in June 2022 in comparison to June 2021. Still, the number of trips made by Canadian residents fell short of pre-pandemic levels, hitting 2.6 million in June&m
  
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• Canadians are travelling again, nearly seven times more than a year ago: StatCan

  23-08-2022 20:45
  
  Travel delays, frustration around flight cancellations, border restrictions, and lost baggage, all compounded by staff shortages, have done little to curb the enthusiasm of Canadian travelers. A recent report by Statistics Canada shows that the number of trips made by Canadian residents—overseas and to the U.S.—grew seven-fold in June 2022 in comparison to June 2021. Still, the number of trips made by Canadian residents fell short of pre-pandemic levels, hitting 2.6 million in June&m
  
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• Will Alberta be handing out 'Ralph bucks' again?

  23-08-2022 20:41
  
  The Alberta government says the province has enjoyed larger resource revenues earlier this year, but it isn't saying anything about how or even if that could translate into rebates. On Monday afternoon, the Saskatchewan government announced it would be cutting $500 cheques for every resident 18 years and older sometime in the fall. In a video posted on social media, Premier Scott Moe said the reason for the money was because of higher resource revenues that were reported during the first quarter
  
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• Resource revenues up in Alberta, but no news of rebates

  23-08-2022 20:41
  
  The Alberta government says the province has enjoyed larger resource revenues earlier this year, but it isn't saying anything about how or even if that could translate into rebates. On Monday afternoon, the Saskatchewan government announced it would be cutting $500 cheques for every resident of that province sometime in the fall. In a video posted on social media, Premier Scott Moe said the reason for the money was because of higher resource revenues that were reported during the first quarter o
  
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• NWSL final to be televised nationally during prime time - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 20:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  NWSL final to be televised nationally during prime time  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ukraine investigating 28000 Russian war crimes, including child deaths: ambassador - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 20:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Ukraine investigating 28000 Russian war crimes, including child deaths: ambassador  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Serena Williams tells Meghan of baby's injury before match - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 19:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Serena Williams tells Meghan of baby's injury before match  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Charges laid in Highway 1A crash that killed Fort Saskatchewan woman

  23-08-2022 19:39
  
  RCMP say charges have been laid following a two-vehicle highway crash last week that killed a woman from Fort Saskatchewan. The collision was between a motorcycle and SUV and happened on Highway 1A near Morley Road at around 7:35 p.m. on Aug. 19. RCMP say the SUV was traveling west when it crossed over the center line and collided head-on with the motorcycle. The crash killed 53-year-old Samantha Wylie. Kendra Bigstony, 33, of Morley is charged with the following offences:Operation while impaire
  
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• New conservation site announced west of Claresholm - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 19:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  New conservation site announced west of Claresholm  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Missing Victoria man found dead near Kananaskis

  23-08-2022 19:12
  
  Cochrane RCMP say the body of a B.C. man who went missing in Alberta last week has been located. Officers began investigating the man's disappearance on Friday, saying he had been travelling from Victoria to Calgary but hadn't arrived when he was supposed to. "It was reported he was camping in the area near Seebe Dam," said a Tuesday news release. "RCMP and RCMP police dog services, along with Kananaskis Search and Rescue, attended the area and conducted a search by helicopter." Despite this, th
  
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• Mounties looking for B.C. man accused of sexual interference of minor, sexual assault

  23-08-2022 19:06
  
  B.C. Mounties are looking for a man accused of multiple sexual offences who police say didn't attend court. Oliver Ole Langelid, 71, was last known to be in Creston, Mounties said. He's accused of sexual interference of a person under 16 and of sexual assault. Local police are asking for the public's help to locate Langelid, adding that anyone who knows where he is should call 250-428-9313. Mounties described Langelid as about 6'1" tall and 174 pounds. He has greying brown hair, blue eyes and a
  
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• 'Happy wife, happy life': Decade-old stereotype dispelled by U of A research

  23-08-2022 18:32
  
  A study completed by a researcher at the University of Alberta has found the old saying "happy wife, happy life" isn’t the key to a happy, healthy relationship. “People just latched onto this idea and it’s become common belief,” Matthew Johnson, a U of A relationship researcher and lead author on the study, said in a news release. “There’s still that thought or expectation that women have unique attention to the relational side of things,” he said. The s
  
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• Durant, Nets plan to move forward together instead of trade - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 18:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Quebec coroner investigates deaths of Inuuk women struck on Montreal highways - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 17:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Quebec coroner investigates deaths of Inuuk women struck on Montreal highways  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 2 men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 17:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  2 men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta teen records 2 holes-in-one in a round in Canmore tournament

  23-08-2022 17:47
  
  A 14-year-old golfer pulled off an unbelievably rare feat as she recorded not one, but two holes-in-one in a single round during a weekend tournament in Canmore. Adele Sanford, who only recently took up the game and was competing in just her third tournament, managed to ace the 12th and 15th holes at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club. The Canmore teen tells CTV News that she's still in shock and hasn't completely absorbed her club championships accomplishment. "Honestly, I just stood there in di
  
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• Alberta teen records 2 hole-in-ones in a round in Canmore tournament

  23-08-2022 17:47
  
  A 14-year-old golfer pulled off an unbelievably rare feat as she recorded not one, but two hole-in-ones in a single round during a weekend tournament in Canmore. Adele Sanford, who only recently took up the game and was competing in just her third tournament, managed to ace the 12th and 15th holes at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club. The Canmore teen tells CTV News that she's still in shock and hasn't completely absorbed her club championships accomplishment. "Honestly, I just stood there in di
  
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• Survivor Dog Lost For Two Months Rescued By Cave Explorers - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 17:14 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Survivor Dog Lost For Two Months Rescued By Cave Explorers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• UCP memberships double as leadership race heats up - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 16:49 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Canada to create team to counter Russian disinformation: Trudeau - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 15:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canada to create team to counter Russian disinformation: Trudeau  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• More rain for Calgary Tuesday; cooler the remainder of the week

  23-08-2022 15:20
  
  Widespread lightning continues in the province's southeast this morning, and we'll face the possibility of further storms throughout the day. As of 6 a.m., humidity levels remain at 81 per cent; I'll be watching for another wave by the noon-hour. I'’s tough to spot Calgary on here, so please don’t mind my doodling; according to the Strathmore radar charting, we ended up near 20 millimetres. the airport reported 8.6 mm by midnight. For today, at least another 10 mm is expected; possib
  
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• Canada to create team to counter Russian disinformation: Trudeau

  23-08-2022 14:55
  
  Ottawa will create a special team to counter Russian disinformation and propaganda, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday. Canada is also expanding its sanctions list to include 62 more individuals as well as Russian dronemaker Concern Avtomatika in retaliation for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The prime minister announced the new measures during a special meeting involving leaders from dozens of countries supporting Ukraine. Notionally intended to discuss Russia's illegal annexatio
  
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• New manager takes helm for Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival - Medicine Hat News

  23-08-2022 12:45 via medicinehatnews.com
  New manager takes helm for Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Feds won't extend bilingualism bonus to employees who speak an Indigenous language

  23-08-2022 12:40
  
  The federal Treasury Board says it has no plans to expand a bonus -- now paid to employees who speak English and French -- to those who know an Indigenous language. The bilingualism bonus is an extra $800 employees receive a year if they work in a position designated as requiring language skills in English and French, Canada's two official languages. Expanding it to compensate employees who speak an Indigenous language was among the suggestions senior civil servants proposed late last year as th
  
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• Bilingualism bonus won't be extended to federal employees who speak an Indigenous language

  23-08-2022 12:40
  
  The federal Treasury Board says it has no plans to expand a bonus -- now paid to employees who speak English and French -- to those who know an Indigenous language. The bilingualism bonus is an extra $800 employees receive a year if they work in a position designated as requiring language skills in English and French, Canada's two official languages. Expanding it to compensate employees who speak an Indigenous language was among the suggestions senior civil servants proposed late last year as th
  
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• New manager takes helm for Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival - Lethbrige Herald

  23-08-2022 12:14 via lethbridgeherald.com
  New manager takes helm for Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Lethbridge primed to party for Whoop-Up Days - Lethbrige Herald

  23-08-2022 12:14 via lethbridgeherald.com
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• Gary Gaines, coach of 'Friday Night Lights' fame, dead at 73 - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 05:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Gary Gaines, coach of 'Friday Night Lights' fame, dead at 73  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police investigating shooting in Calgary's northeast

  23-08-2022 05:05
  
  Calgary police are investigating after shots were fired in the city's northeast Monday evening. Police say the incident was called in by witnesses around 6:40 p.m., in the area of 56 Street and 23 Avenue N.E. Bullet casings were found at the scene, but it does not appear anyone was injured, nor were any other vehicles or buildings hit. It's believed two vehicles were involved in the shooting, and police say investigators have located useful CCTV images. Police had not released descriptions of th
  
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• Danielle Smith says derogatory calls received by Calgary woman did not come from her campaign

  23-08-2022 04:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Danielle Smith says audio recordings of derogatory phone calls made by someone claiming to be from her UCP leadership campaign are not from her team.
  
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• Construction worker struck by vehicle in Cochrane

  23-08-2022 04:44
  
  Mounties are looking for witnesses and dashcam footage after a construction worker was struck by a vehicle in Cochrane. The collision happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Monday, at the intersection of Highway 1A and Centre Avenue. Cochrane RCMP say the person hit by the vehicle, a white sedan, was working as a flag person in the construction area at the time. An update on the condition of the person was not provided at the time of this writing. The driver is in police custody and what exactly occu
  
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• Mexico crushes Canada 10-0 at Little League World Series - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2022 04:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Mexico crushes Canada 10-0 at Little League World Series  Lethbridge News Now
  
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