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• No charges following pedestrian collision involving youth in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 23:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  No charges following pedestrian collision involving youth in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• City breaks ground on $51.4-million redevelopment of 135 affordable housing units in northeast

  22-09-2022 23:45
  The City of Calgary broke ground on 135 new affordable housing units in northeast Calgary on Thursday. The mixed-income affordable housing redevelopment of Rundle Manor, at 4225 26 Ave. N.E., is expected to be complete early in 2024. All three levels of government are investing $51.4 million to redevelop the old Rundle Manor into a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes that will accommodate individuals and families living on lower incomes, with more than 20 per cent providing barrier-
  
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• Drug overdose deaths falling from record highs in Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 23:37 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• 'Not sit idly by': Alberta launches study to help prevent hate-motivated crimes

  22-09-2022 23:14
  In an attempt to shed more light on an under-reported crime, the Alberta government is launching a formal study into hate-motivated crimes and incidents. The project, which has a budget of $250,000, will engage two organizations – the Alberta Hate Crimes Committee and the Organization for Prevention of Violence – to conduct research. Officials say the work will focus on local communities. "All Albertans deserve to live free of fear and prejudice. This is why in this year's speech fro
  
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• Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri settle in as Calgary Flames

  22-09-2022 23:06
  Nazem Kadri has fallen in love with Banff, Alta., and Jonathan Huberdeau bought a pickup truck. The two forwards are settling into life as Calgary Flames. The spotlight is on them in training camp, which opened Thursday with 67 players skating in three groups at the Saddledome. The pressure is on the two men to replace the production and other qualities that departed with top scorers Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk in the off-season. As expected, Huberdeau drew into Gaudreau's former slot on
  
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• Two of three suspects on the run following pharmacy robberies in N.E. Calgary

  22-09-2022 23:02
  One down, two to go: Calgary police are asking the public for an assist in apprehending the remaining suspects in a recent pair of pharmacy robberies. Police say they were called shortly before noon Sept. 19, after three men demanded drugs and money at the Cornerstone Pharmacy in the 5100 block of Rundlehorn Drive N.E., assaulted the pharmacist and fled. A second call to police was made shortly after noon the same day, after a similar incident occurred at the Healing Home Medical Clinic in the 5
  
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• Veteran linebacker Muamba full participant in Toronto Argonauts practice - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 22:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• ‘I’m free to learn’: 17-year-old Afghan refugee excited for future in Edmonton

  22-09-2022 22:12 via globalnews.ca
  After fleeing Afghanistan when Kabul fell to the Taliban, 17-year-old Nargis is so happy to have the educational opportunities she has living in Edmonton.
  
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• PM Trudeau supports ending mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules at border

  22-09-2022 21:29
  The last of Canada's COVID-19 border restrictions will disappear at the end of this month with the expiry of a cabinet order affecting mandatory vaccinations, testing and quarantine of international travellers. That expiry also spells the end of insisting travellers use the ArriveCan app to input their vaccine status and test results, though the app will live on as an optional tool for customs and immigration. It doesn't yet deal with whether passengers must wear masks on domestic and internatio
  
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• Fort Macleod woman charged after search warrant leads to seizure of stolen property

  22-09-2022 21:20
  A Fort Macleod woman has been charged after RCMP officers executed a search warrant and discovered property stolen from a local business. On Sept. 11, Fort Macleod RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on 19 Street. Maria Leeza Bishop, 27, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime. Bishop was released from custody. She's scheduled to appear at Fort Macleod Provincial Court on Oct. 5. The RCMP continues to be committed to reducing property crimes in rural communities.
  
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• Albertans to see tax hike on gas prices Oct. 1

  22-09-2022 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  Retailers have been told by the UCP government to begin collecting 4.5 cents per litre in provincial fuel taxes as the average closing price of WTI has fallen below $90 per barrel.
  
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• Albertans to see a tax hike on gas prices on October 1

  22-09-2022 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  Retailers have been told by the UCP government to begin collecting 4.5 cents per litre in provincial fuel taxes as the average closing price of WTI has fallen below $90 per barrel.
  
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• Repeat child sex offender arrested in Calgary - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 20:51 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Repeat child sex offender arrested in Calgary  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Chestermere RCMP seek public assistance in BB gun attacks on local businesses

  22-09-2022 20:49
  Chestermere RCMP are investigating a series of September BB gun blasts that have left the windows damaged at seven local businesses. Between Sept. 2 and 18, police say there have been seven reports of windows being shot at by what they believe was a BB gun. All the targets were local businesses. Police are encouraging individuals and business owners to report these incidents as soon as possible to assist with crime mapping and their ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to cont
  
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• Tegan and Sara to walk red carpet, perform at Calgary film festival

  22-09-2022 20:27
  After filming in Calgary earlier this year, a portion of Tegan and Sara's new TV series High School will be screened at the 2022 Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) – followed by a performance by the musicians.  The show is based on their 2019 memoir of the same name, in which Tegan and Sara Quinn reflect on their time as teens in Calgary in the '90s attending Crescent Heights High School. Scenes for the series were shot in Calgary this past spring – including a
  
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• Two more people have been charged in a fraud scheme known as the 'grandparent scam'

  22-09-2022 19:54
  Since the start of 2022, Calgary police estimate that more than $1.6 million has been stolen from around 122 Calgary seniors in the scam. Even more concerning, it's getting worse – police believe 93 incidents have already taken place in September, with 35 victims losing money. Three individuals have been arrested and charged, including one who was caught in the act over the past few weeks. Two more were arrested and have now been charged. Police aren't sure whether the suspects are known t
  
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• Alberta to resume fuel tax collection October

  22-09-2022 19:49
  With the price of oil dropping, the Alberta government is reinstating its fuel tax in October. Starting Oct. 1, Albertans will be charged a partial tax of 4.5 cents per litre. The province's non-discounted fuel tax is 13 cents per litre. The province sent a letter to all fuel retailers explaining the changes on Wednesday. When the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) drops between US$85 to $89.99, the province will introduce a 4.5 cents per litre tax. Once WTI drops even lower between US$80 an
  
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• Alberta to resume fuel tax collection in October

  22-09-2022 19:49
  With the price of oil dropping, the Alberta government is reinstating its fuel tax in October. Starting Oct. 1, Albertans will be charged a partial tax of 4.5 cents per litre. The province's non-discounted fuel tax is 13 cents per litre. READ MORE: Province to ease Albertans back into fuel tax in October The province sent a letter to all fuel retailers explaining the changes on Wednesday. When the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) drops between US$85 to $89.99, the province will introd
  
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• Lethbridge Transit ridership numbers rise exponentially as students return to class - My Lethbridge Now

  22-09-2022 19:45 via mylethbridgenow.com
  Lethbridge Transit ridership numbers rise exponentially as students return to class  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Illegal drugs, stolen items seized from Drumheller home, 2 charged

  22-09-2022 19:35
  Two Drumheller men are facing charges RCMP officers found drugs and stolen items at a home in the town's north end over the weekend. RCMP launched an investigation on Sept. 16 after a man at the home was allegedly assaulted and threatened with a gun. The following day, RCMP and Calgary policeofficers executed a search warrant, seizing stolen items and undisclosed amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Lloyd Smith, 56, is charged with:Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking; Posse
  
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• A Lethbridge first: LPS member receives prestigious Medal of Bravery

  22-09-2022 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  A 21-year member of the Lethbridge Police Service was awarded the prestigious Medal of Bravery for his quick action in rescuing people from a mobile home fire in 2017.
  
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• Lethbridge police officer who saved residents from fire awarded Medal of Bravery

  22-09-2022 19:22
  A Lethbridge police officer has been awarded one of the highest honors in Canada for his efforts in rescuing several people from their burning home. Const. Marco Pagliericci has been awarded the Medal of Bravery for his actions during a 2017 house fire. On April 8, 2017, Pagliericci attended the scene of a fire at the Bridge Villa Estates Trailer Park located in the north of Lethbridge. Upon arrival, he found a house engulfed in flames and, after banging on the door, directed an elderly woman to
  
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• 'One of the most egregious offenders': Calgary senior again facing child exploitation charges

  22-09-2022 18:59
  An Alberta police unit tasked with investigating incidents of child exploitation is calling a Calgary senior one of the "most egregious offenders" members have ever investigated. Bernard Hyde, 76, is charged with possessing and accessing child pornography after a Sept. 1 investigation by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams' (ALERT) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. It's not the first time the senior has faced charges for sexual exploitation. Hyde had previously been charged for simi
  
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• Put on your bobble hats for this unique scavenger hunt from Canadian Tire

  22-09-2022 18:43
  Calgary is among the many major cities that will be participating in a scavenger hunt, hosted by retailer Canadian Tire. The company says during the campaign, which runs between Sept. 23 and 29, customers have the chance to collect a special gift from the store. "Canadian Tire is celebrating its 100th birthday by giving back to Canadians and to mark their birthday month, they’re hiding exclusive $100 Canadian Tire bills across Canada," officials said in a release. The bills, which feature
  
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• Canadian Tire offers $100 bills for its 100th birthday

  22-09-2022 18:43
  Calgary is among the many major cities that will be participating in a scavenger hunt, hosted by retailer Canadian Tire. The company says during the campaign, which runs between Sept. 23 and 29, customers have the chance to collect a special gift from the store. "Canadian Tire is celebrating its 100th birthday by giving back to Canadians and to mark their birthday month, they’re hiding exclusive $100 Canadian Tire bills across Canada," officials said in a release. The bills, which feature
  
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• ALERT officers charge ‘one of the most egregious offenders’ they’ve ever investigated

  22-09-2022 18:34 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams have charged a 76-year-old Calgary man with child sexual exploitation related offences.
  
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• Lethbridge to participate in homeless count next week - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 18:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• 'So heartbreaking': Calgary senior warns of romance scam after losing nearly $800K

  22-09-2022 18:18
  Millions of Canadians turn to online dating in the hope of meeting that special someone but, instead of finding love, a woman who recently moved to Calgary is now out hundreds of thousands of dollars. Joanne Kinsley, a 68-year-old widow, was living in her hometown of Muskoka, Ont. in the spring of 2021 when she created an online dating profile on Facebook. She soon matched with a man who began sending her affectionate messages. The flirtation went on for several weeks before her suitor shared hi
  
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• Lethbridge participating in nation-wide homeless count | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  22-09-2022 18:07 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
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• Lethbridge Police officer receives Medal of Bravery - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 18:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• Alberta government faces $3.5B lawsuit from Australian coal company

  22-09-2022 16:30
  An Australian coal company has filed a lawsuit over damages it says it sustained when coal mining was halted by the Alberta government. In a court document, Atrum Coal Ltd., which owns mining rights in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, says it had been working in the area for years until February 2021, when the UCP government decided to ban mining. The order included all mountaintop mining in several areas, including many where the company possessed leases. This past March, the governme
  
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• Innisfail, Alta. woman missing since July, RCMP say

  22-09-2022 15:53
  Innisfail RCMP are looking for the public's help to locate a woman who went missing this summer. Olga Stern, 63, from Innisfail, last spoke with family members on July 10 but then lost contact. Authorities say there is concern for her well-being. Stern has green eyes, long, blonde hair and is 168 centimetres (5'6") tall and 51.7 kilograms (114 pounds). Anyone with information about Stern's whereabouts is asked to contact the Innisfail RCMP detachment at 403-227-3342. If you want to remain anonym
  
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• South Street Burger opens new location in Lethbridge! - Benzinga

  22-09-2022 15:00 via benzinga.com
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• Fair weather for Calgary's first fall weekend of the year

  22-09-2022 14:57
  Welcome to the last few hours of summer. A low-pressure system is sweeping across the northern U.S., and with it, embedded cool air will create an inverse effect to the usual temperature conditions of the province. Northern Alberta will see temperatures rise into the 20s today, while southern Alberta barely clings to double digits. Showers will be light across the southern reaches. Calgary is in the middle zone, with a high in the mid-teens, and a mix of sun and cloud expected in lieu of showers
  
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• Forcing people back to office 'tone deaf': AIMCo CEO Evan Siddall

  22-09-2022 14:43
  The CEO of one of Canada's largest institutional investors didn't mince words Wednesday when speaking about the recent push by some corporate leaders to order employees back to the office full-time. "I’m amazed at, frankly, how many tone-deaf, white male CEOs are saying, 'you must come back to the office.' I think they’re asking for fights with their employees," said Evan Siddall, head of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) and a former CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Hous
  
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• Ian Tyson tribute act hits Lethbridge - Lethbrige Herald

  22-09-2022 12:38 via lethbridgeherald.com
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• Canada Jetlines, the latest airline to enter the crowded field, set to take off

  22-09-2022 12:19
  The next airline hoping to pose a threat to the country's Air Canada-WestJet duopoly is slated to take its inaugural flight Thursday. Canada Jetlines, a new startup airline headquartered in Mississauga, Ont., is scheduled to begin service with twice weekly flights from Toronto's Pearson International Airport to Calgary International Airport. The airline said it will hold a ribbon cutting celebration to mark the occasion when its first flight arrives in Calgary Thursday morning. Canada Jetlines b
  
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• U of L officially opens Iikaisskini Gathering Centre - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 09:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• AHS to host pop-up health clinic at Galt Gardens - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
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• A Lethbridge first: LPS member receives prestigious Medal of Bravery - Global News

  22-09-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
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• Fire ban lifted for Lethbridge's River Valley area | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  22-09-2022 05:31 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
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• Elbow Valley family catches trio of cougars on home security camera

  22-09-2022 05:18
  A family in Elbow Valley has long had outdoor cameras set up outside their home, specifically to see what wildlife might wander their way. But of all the critters they could've caught on camera the morning of Sept. 17, a trio of cougars was the last sight they expected when they played the footage back. The family says in 22 years of living in Elbow Valley, they've never spotted a cougar before, let alone three. Numerous bobcats, bears, deers, skunks, moose and more have trekked through their ya
  
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• New Lethbridge optometry clinic aims to make eye care more affordable - My Lethbridge Now

  22-09-2022 04:37 via mylethbridgenow.com
  New Lethbridge optometry clinic aims to make eye care more affordable  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Federal government to announce review of Cannabis Act as legal industry faces big hurdles

  22-09-2022 04:09
  Nearly four years after cannabis was legalized in Canada, the federal government will finally announce its plans Thursday for a long-overdue review of the country’s Cannabis Act. The legislative review was supposed to take place nearly 12 months ago, and calls for reform are echoing from coast to coast to coast. According to Health Canada, “the legislative review must study the impact of the Act on public health. In particular, it must look at the impact on the health and consumption
  
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• Trump docs probe: Court lifts hold on Mar-a-Lago records - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 03:33 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
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• AIMCo CEO says execs who force employees back to the office are ‘tone deaf’

  22-09-2022 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  "I'm amazed at, frankly, how many tone-deaf, white male CEOs are saying, 'you must come back to the office.' I think they're asking for fights with their employees."
  
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• Hospital volunteer shares his passion for Calgary's north and south east communities

  22-09-2022 02:12
  An extraordinary  volunteer at a Calgary hospital who is brightening some patients' experience as a translator and passionate community leader has health officials hoping his story encourages more volunteers to come forward. Mahamad Adam spends his volunteer shifts at Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) having one-on-one check-ins with admitted patients to fill in potential communication gaps from healthcare providers. Often times, he says his chats with a patient can brighten their day. "They tell
  
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• Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel - Lethbridge News Now

  22-09-2022 02:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Flames re-sign Ritchie, Ruzicka

  22-09-2022 01:44
  The Calgary Flames announced the signing of a pair of players on Wednesday. The team is bringing back centre Adam Ruzicka and forward Brett Ritchie. Ruzcka inked a two-year deal with an annual average salary of $762,000, while Ritchie signed for one year and $750,000. Ruzicka, a native of Bratislava who was a fourth-round draft pick in 2017, played 28 games for the Flames in 2021-22, scoring five goals and five assists. He also played 16 games for the Stockton Heat of the AHL, scoring 11 and add
  
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• Equine community making ‘significant’ contribution to Alberta economy: report

  22-09-2022 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  According to newly-released research findings from a study initiative by the Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF), the industry is a major contributor to the provincial economy.
  
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