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• Parkinson Step 'n Stride event helps patients and caregivers in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  12-09-2022 23:18 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Parkinson Step 'n Stride event helps patients and caregivers in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Attempted fraudster caught by Calgary police on his victim's doorstep

  12-09-2022 22:57
  Calgary police say they've arrested one man in connection with a scheme known as a "grandparent scam" that cost one resident thousands. Officials say an individual first contacted the resident over the phone at approximately 9 a.m. on Sept. 9. The caller, claiming to be a lawyer, said that the victim's grandson had been arrested in the U.S. and they needed bail money. "The 'lawyer' claimed he needed $12,000 to bail the grandson out of jail and told the victim not to say anything to anyone," poli
  
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• Lethbridge MP: Poilievre win an opportunity for Canada - Lethbridge News Now

  12-09-2022 22:46 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Man killed in central Alberta plane crash

  12-09-2022 22:44
  A man was killed in a plane crash in central Alberta Monday morning. Bashaw RCMP received a report of a plane crash at Highway 53 and Range Road 190 at 9:50 a.m. The lone occupant, a 39-year-old resident of Bawlf, Alta., was found dead. Transport Canada will investigate the cause of the crash.
  
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• Pedestrian hit and killed by CTrain in northeast Calgary

  12-09-2022 22:31
  One person was killed after being hit by a CTrain in northeast Calgary on Monday. Emergency crews were called to the Whitehorn LRT Station on 36 Street N.E. just before 2 p.m. A spokesperson for Calgary EMS says paramedics found one person pronounced dead when they arrived.   Calgary Transit says the Whitehorn station is closed and shuttle busses are being set up between the Rundle and McKnight–Westwinds LRT stations to transport Blue Line commuters.#CTRiders due to a CPS matter,
  
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• Canada goose adopts flock of kayakers for entire 7-hour Columbia River paddle

  12-09-2022 22:30
  It was a wild goose chase of another kind, as a Canadian goose floated alongside a group of kayakers and paddle boarders for their entire 32-kilometre trek on the Columbia River in B.C.  Justin Sain, a professional stunt performer who has appeared in television and film, was among the paddlers who set out on the trip from Parson to Nicholson in August. The group of four has prepared for a river journey lasting several hours in the hours southeast of Golden, but never expected a feathered fi
  
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• Chetamon wildfire: Jasper remains on generator power, fire activity expected to decrease

  12-09-2022 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  Parks Canada has been helping ATCO crews gain access to damaged infrastructure to reactive and repair the power transmission line serving the town of Jasper, Alta.
  
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• Motorcyclist involved in Beltline hit-and-run sought by police

  12-09-2022 21:44
  Calgary police have released an image of a male motorcyclist wanted in connection with a hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian early Sunday morning. Officials say police were called to the scene of 10th Avenue and Fourth Street S.W. at approximately 1 a.m. on Sept. 11 for reports that a person had been hit by a motorcycle. Emergency crews found a woman in her 20s at the scene who was suffering from serious injuries. She was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, but has since been upgr
  
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• 2022 Stoney Health Fair in Morley, Alta. embraces resiliency

  12-09-2022 21:17
  Stoney Health Services is inviting community members to attend the organization's 2022 Health Fair in Mînî Thnî (Morley, Alta.) this week. The fair showcases the health and wellness resources and services available for the Stoney people both on and off reserve, and includes wellness and cultural workshops, entertainment and food trucks. "After the pandemic, it’s time to remind the community of all existing health and wellness programs, with an emphasis on mental health an
  
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• Toronto police officer killed in unprovoked 'ambush' attack

  12-09-2022 21:11
  A 48-year-old Toronto police officer was fatally shot at close range and died at the scene in an unprovoked “ambush” attack in Mississauga as part of a shooting rampage that continued into Milton and left one other person dead and three injured, police officials said Monday. The gunman was taken into custody and pronounced dead in Hamilton. That incident is now the subject of an investigation by Ontario’s police watchdog. “It is with profound sadness that I announce the d
  
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• Composting confusion: Grocery store chain asks why it can't give out its bags

  12-09-2022 20:30
  A Calgary grocery store chain is calling on the federal government to change its opinion of the shopping bags it has been handing out to customers for years, insisting that they are safe for the environment. Calgary Co-op says it was "shocked" to learn that its "extremely popular" compostable shopping bags don't meet the standards set out by the federal government. In a release, the store said it was revealed through discussions with representatives from Environment and Climate Change Canada (EC
  
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• 10 record highs set in Alberta Sunday as summer nears an end

  12-09-2022 19:27
  Though Fall may be quickly approaching there was no shortage of sunny and warm weather in Alberta over the weekend, including some record-breaking temperatures throughout the province on Sunday.  A weather summary posted to Environment and Climate Change Canada's website on Monday lists 10 communities that saw the mercury spike to historic levels. The hottest new record high temperature was recorded in Drumheller, which saw temperatures climb to 33.4 C on Sunday. The town’s
  
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• Neuron Mobility sees success in Airdrie amid new shared e-scooter pilot

  12-09-2022 18:33
  Neuron Mobility says riders in Airdrie have quickly embraced the use of their e-scooters, with more than 50,000 kilometres travelled in the two months that they've been available. Airdrie city council approved a two-year shared e-scooter pilot program in June and has two providers operating in the city: Bird Canada (silver) and Neuron (orange). Neuron says since launching in Airdrie on July 1, they've had more than 4,000 riders take trips. "It has been great to see Airdrie residents and visitors
  
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• Calgary police locate Suzuki Aerio that struck child on bike on Bowness Road

  12-09-2022 18:15
  Investigators have located the suspect car in an August hit-and-run in a northwest neighbourhood that sent a child to hospital. Three children were riding their bicycles eastbound on Bowness Road shortly before 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 when one them was hit by a red Suzuki Aerio that was turning from the road onto 72nd Street N.W. Calgary Police Service officials say the driver of the Aerio fled northbound after the collision. The child was transported to hospital by ambulance with undisclosed injuries
  
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• Wanted assault suspect responds to Tsuut'ina police post, offers different photo

  12-09-2022 17:52
  The Tosguna Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service is seeking tips from the public as they search for a wanted man, but the assault suspect himself appears to believe police should be using a more flattering photo. Police released details on Aug. 22 regarding wanted man Traven Ellis Swampy and recirculated the plea for tips on Friday.Swampy is wanted on charges of:Assault; Uttering threats; and, Assault with a weapon causing bodily harm.After police reissued their request on social media, the owner of
  
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• Tamarack Valley Energy buying Deltastream Energy for $1.425 billion

  12-09-2022 17:09
  Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. has signed a deal to buy Deltastream Energy Corp. for $1.425 billion. Under the agreement for the privately held company, Tamarack will pay $825 million in cash, $300 million in the form of a deferred acquisition payment and $300 million in equity comprised of about 80 million Tamarack shares. Deltastream is a Clearwater oil producer. Tamarack says the acquisition will add about 23,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day of production in 2023. In conjunction with the ac
  
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• Crossbow, rifle, machete seized during Medicine Hat traffic stop

  12-09-2022 16:32
  A man wanted on warrants was arrested during a Friday evening traffic stop in Medicine Hat where several weapons were found in his vehicle. Officers stopped the suspect who is "known to police" at around 6 p.m. and a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of:A rifle; A crossbow; A machete; Knives; and, A pellet pistol.The accused, whose identity has not been released, has been charged with:Careless storage of a firearm; Possessing a firearm in a motor vehicle; Possession of a dangerous we
  
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• Deusser, Killer Queen claim CP International crown in jump off at Spruce Meadows

  12-09-2022 15:51
  Daniel Deusser and his horse Killer Queen captured the coveted Rolex CP International title on Sunday after a pressure-filled jump off at jam-packed Spruce Meadows. Deusser was tied with Steve Guerdat of Switzerland and Gilles Thomas of Belgium after two rounds of competition on a challenging 570-metre long course that featured 14 obstacles and 17 jumping efforts, all having to be completed in 86 seconds or less. Thomas and Guerdat both had faults in the third-round jump off, while Deusser had a
  
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• Missing Edmonton woman, toddler last seen in Calgary found safe

  12-09-2022 14:54
  Calgary police say a 20-year-old Edmonton woman and her two-year-old daughter have been found safe after being reported as missing.  The pair travelled to Calgary a week ago in preparation for the mother's post-secondary classes, which were about to begin. Police released a photo of the mother and her daughter on Monday morning, saying family had not heard from them in over a week. On Monday afternoon Calgary police released an update saying the pair had been found.
  
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• Calgary police seek missing Edmonton woman, toddler last seen in Kensington

  12-09-2022 14:54
  A 20-year-old Edmonton woman and her two-year-old daughter have been reported missing after travelling to Calgary for the mother's post-secondary education. Calgary Police Service officials say Betty Bruno arrived in Calgary with her daughter Abyanna earlier this month and was scheduled to begin classes. Bruno's family have not heard from her in over a week. It is believed Bruno and her daughter had been in the Kensington area in northwest Calgary on Saturday. Bruno is described as:168 centimetr
  
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• Wildfires blanket Calgary, southern Alberta in smoke

  12-09-2022 14:31
  British Columbia is dealing with nearly 200 active wildfires, bringing about smoky conditions for the west coast and much of southern Alberta. In Calgary, the brunt of the smoke rolled through on Saturday night and into Sunday morning when the Air Quality Health Index (AQI) hovered around a ten. "People with lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, can be particularly sensitive to air pollution. They will generally experience more ser
  
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• Tenille Townes emerges top winner at Canadian Country Music Association Awards

  12-09-2022 14:06
  Tenille Townes cemented her status as one of Canada's top country music stars Sunday, taking home five trophies at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Calgary.  Townes, who also shared co-hosting duties with Atlanta artist Blanco Brown, went into the weekend with a leading seven nominations. She won songwriter of the year, female artist, single of the year for "Girl Who Didn't Care," entertainer of the year and album of the year for "Masquerades." "This is so cool. Man this fee
  
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• Queen hailed in service as a 'constant in all our lives'

  12-09-2022 12:20
  As Queen Elizabeth II's four children walked silently behind, a hearse carried her flag-draped coffin along a crowd-lined street in the Scottish capital Monday to a cathedral, where a service of thanksgiving hailed the late monarch as a “constant in all of our lives for over 70 years.” Four days after the 96-year-old queen died at her beloved Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands, a military bagpiper played as her oak coffin, draped in the red-and-yellow Royal Standard of Scotlan
  
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• Queen hailed in Scotland as a 'constant in all our lives'

  12-09-2022 12:20
  As Queen Elizabeth II's four children walked silently behind, a hearse carried her flag-draped coffin Monday along a crowd-lined street in the Scottish capital to a cathedral, where a service of thanksgiving hailed the late monarch as a "constant in all of our lives for over 70 years." Four days after the 96-year-old queen died at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands, a military bagpiper played as her oak coffin, draped in the red-and-yellow Royal Standard of Scotland, was borne from the Pa
  
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• King Charles III arrives in Edinburgh for Queen coffin procession

  12-09-2022 12:20
  King Charles III landed in Edinburgh on Monday to accompany his late mother's coffin on an emotion-charged procession through the historic heart of the Scottish capital to a cathedral where it will lie for 24 hours to allow the public to pay their last respects. Charles flew to Scotland after earlier receiving condolences at Parliament and telling lawmakers he would follow his late mother's example of "selfless duty."Royal Dispatch newsletter: Sign up for exclusive insights on the monarchyEarlie
  
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• King Charles III and his siblings escort Queen's coffin

  12-09-2022 12:20
  King Charles III and his three siblings are accompanying their mother's coffin on a procession through the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. A military bagpiper played as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the royal standard, was carried from the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and placed in a hearse. King Charles III, dressed in army uniform, and Princes Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward are walking behind as the hearse travels to St. Giles' Cathedral. The hearse is flanked by a
  
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• Landlocked: A Global News series exploring Canada’s energy dilemma

  12-09-2022 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  Global News’ new series – Landlocked: Canada’s energy dilemma – will explore in-depth the challenges surrounding Canada's energy sector, and it's impact on Europe's energy crisis.
  
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• What's happening in Lethbridge this week: September 12, 2022 - Lethbridge News Now

  12-09-2022 09:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Lethbridge reaction rolls in following Pierre Poilievre’s landslide CPC leadership victory - Global News

  12-09-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  Lethbridge reaction rolls in following Pierre Poilievre’s landslide CPC leadership victory  Global News
  
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• Nine In a Line Brewing Co. Prize Pack Giveaway - My Lethbridge Now

  12-09-2022 08:00 via mylethbridgenow.com
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• Ruud laments missed chances in US Open loss to Alcaraz - Lethbridge News Now

  12-09-2022 05:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Discovery Ridge suspicious death under investigation

  12-09-2022 04:42
  Calgary police are investigating after a man was found dead Sunday evening in the southwest neighbourhood of Discovery Ridge. Officers were called around 7:30 p.m. to a home in the 0-100 block of Discovery Ridge Close SW for reports of a body being found. Homicide investigators were on scene, and an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. "As the investigation is in its early stages, no further information is available at this time," police said in a statement. Anyone with information is asked to cont
  
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• Lethbridge German community celebrates Oktoberfest - Global News

  12-09-2022 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  Lethbridge German community celebrates Oktoberfest  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge German community celebrates Oktoberfest

  12-09-2022 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  It's a festival to celebrate beer, Bavarian culture, and the end of summer. Oktoberfest has been a regular celebration in Lethbridge for more than a decade.
  
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• Mixed reaction to Calgary-born Pierre Poilievre becoming Conservative Party leader

  12-09-2022 03:05
  Calgary-born Pierre Poilievre is the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada after winning the majority of the vote on the first ballot. "Tonight begins the journey to replace an old government that costs you more and delivers you less, with a new government that puts you first, your paycheque, your retirement, your home, your country," Poilievre said in his first speech as leader on Saturday evening from the Ottawa convention centre where the leadership announcement was held. Poilievre r
  
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• Pierre Poilievre’s Alberta roots could affect UCP leadership race

  12-09-2022 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  Political experts weigh in on what Pierre Poilievre's victory as Conservative Leader of Canada means for Alberta, especially amid the UCP leadership race.
  
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• Pierre Poilievre needs to move beyond Alberta roots to offer broad vision

  12-09-2022 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  Political experts weigh in on what Pierre Poilievre's victory as Conservative Leader of Canada means for Alberta, especially amid the UCP leadership race.
  
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• Jays drop series finale to Rangers behind strong Perez start - Lethbridge News Now

  12-09-2022 00:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Jays drop series finale to Rangers behind strong Perez start  Lethbridge News Now
  
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