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• Smith’s sovereignty act to ‘respect Supreme Court decisions’: advisor

  10-10-2022 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  The act as proposed by Smith would allow the province to refuse to follow federal laws and court rulings it deemed to be not in Alberta's best interests.
  
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• Trudeau condemns deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian cities - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 23:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Trudeau condemns deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian cities  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on proposed sovereignty act

  10-10-2022 22:37
  The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions - a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would challenge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government. Rob Anderson, Smith's campaign chair for the United Conservative Party leadership and now executive director of her transition team, told CBC in a story published Saturday that Smith's proposed sovereignty act won't empower Alberta to disregard Supreme Court
  
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• Driver arrested after slow-speed pursuit on Trans-Canada Highway in southern Alta.

  10-10-2022 22:16
  A driver was arrested Sunday night following a slow-speed pursuit on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Calgary. Mounties were deployed to an area of the highway between the communities of Gleichen and Bassano at around 8 p.m. following a 911 call from the driver who, according to RCMP, said he we going to hurt himself and members of his family. Witness reports indicated police pursued the westbound suspect vehicle at speeds of roughly 30 kilometres per hour on the highway. The Trans-Canada Highwa
  
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• FIFA reveals sites for World Cup fan viewing parties - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 21:55 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  FIFA reveals sites for World Cup fan viewing parties  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Pappa' Markstrom to don new mask design created by local artist

  10-10-2022 21:53
  There will be a new look between the pipes for the Calgary Flames when they host their season opener, but, worry not fans, it's still expected to be Vezina Trophy runner-up Jacob Markstrom in net. The Flames revealed Markstom's new mask artwork, created by local airbrush artist Jordon Bourgeault, Wednesday morning in a series of social media posts. The design includes a Calgary Stampede belt buckle complete with Markstrom's 25 inside as well as 'Pappa' on the back, the Swedish word for father, t
  
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• Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 21:50 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• U.K. man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Canadian teen Ashley Wadsworth

  10-10-2022 19:55
  A British man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Canadian teenager who moved to England last year to meet him. Essex Police say in a statement that Jack Sepple will spend a minimum 23 1/2 years in prison for the stabbing death of Ashley Wadsworth of Vernon, B.C. The police say Wadsworth, 19, was stabbed and strangled during a sustained attack in the 23-year-old's home on Feb. 1. Earlier that day, police say two of the young woman's friends received texts saying Wadsworth ne
  
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• U.K. man sentenced to life in prison for murder of B.C. teen Ashley Wadsworth

  10-10-2022 19:55
  A British man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Canadian teenager who moved to England last year to meet him. Essex Police say in a statement that Jack Sepple will spend a minimum 23 1/2 years in prison for the stabbing death of Ashley Wadsworth of Vernon, B.C. The police say Wadsworth, 19, was stabbed and strangled during a sustained attack in the 23-year-old's home on Feb. 1. Earlier that day, police say two of the young woman's friends received texts saying Wadsworth ne
  
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• Crews battling new wildfire east of Grand Forks amid ongoing fire risk in B.C.

  10-10-2022 18:22
  A wildfire burning in southeastern B.C. is serving as a reminder of the danger that remains in much of the province after weeks of historically warm and dry weather. The blaze was reported Sunday in Gilpin Grasslands Park, located in the West Kootenay Region between Grand Forks and Christina Lake, and has since grown to an estimated 151 hectares. The flames are "highly visible" from Highway 3 but are not threatening any homes or structures, the B.C. Wildfire Service wrote on Twitter Sunday. "A B
  
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• Canada star Alphonso Davies diagnosed with 'cranial bruise', no word on return to play

  10-10-2022 18:21
  Canadian star Alphonso Davies suffered a "cranial bruise" in taking a boot to the face in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Bayern Munich said the 21-year-old from Edmonton was "feeling good in the circumstances" but sat out training Sunday. There was no mention of a timeline for his return. Davies, meanwhile, put out a brief video on Instagram. "I just want to say thank you everyone for the nice messages and I'm looking forward to being to back on the pitch soon. Thank
  
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• Trudeau gives 'heartfelt thanks' to food banks, health-care workers in Thanksgiving message

  10-10-2022 17:32
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon offered their thanks to front-line workers and others on Monday during the Thanksgiving holiday. "Today, Canadians across the country will gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks for the blessings from the past year. Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the harvest season. It is a chance to be there for one another and recognize the people who make a difference in our lives," Trudeau said in a statement released by th
  
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• 'X-ray specs': Canadian scientists starry-eyed over James Webb Space Telescope

  10-10-2022 16:54
  It's as if they were using a telescope not just to peer into space, but also into time.  Canadian scientists are already using spectacular data and images from the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope to look backward into some of the oldest stars ever studied and forward into how new stars and planets are born.  "One of the holy grails of astronomy is to find stars that are the first stars to have formed after the Big Bang," said Ghassan Sarrouh of York University, a co-author
  
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• Calgary returns of Gaudreau and Tkachuk among must-see games this NHL season

  10-10-2022 16:00
  Fans and players always circle games to look forward to when the NHL schedule comes out every off-season. Whether it's rivalry matchups, stars returning to their former homes or marquee showcases, there are once again plenty of compelling options in 2022-23.  The Canadian Press takes a look some key games to watch this season.  NHL Global Series — Columbus Blues Jackets vs. Colorado Avalanche  This two-game matchup in Tampere, Finland could serve as a measuring stick for the
  
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• Alberta could be global powerhouse for plant-based foods but more support needed: industry insiders

  10-10-2022 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  Access to capital is seen as a major challenge when it comes to trying to get plant-protein processing facilities up and running.
  
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• Russia unleashes biggest attacks in Ukraine in months on Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities

  10-10-2022 14:49
  Russia retaliated Monday for what it claimed was a Ukrainian terrorist attack on a critical bridge by unleashing its biggest and most widespread attacks against Ukraine in months. The lethal barrage against multiple cities smashed civilian targets, knocking out power and water, shattering buildings and killing at least 11 people. Ukraine's Emergency Service said 64 people were wounded in the morning rush hour attacks that Russia launched from the air, sea and land against at least 14 regions, sp
  
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• Russia unleashes biggest attacks in Ukraine in months

  10-10-2022 14:49
  Russia retaliated Monday for an attack on a critical bridge it claimed was carried out by Ukraine by unleashing its most widespread strikes in months. The lethal barrage against multiple Ukrainian cities smashed civilian targets, knocking out power and water, shattering buildings and killing at least 14 people. Ukraine's Emergency Service said nearly 100 people were wounded in the morning rush hour attacks that Russia launched from the air, sea and land against at least 14 regions, spanning from
  
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• Russia blasts Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities in deadly strikes

  10-10-2022 14:49
  Russia unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities Monday, smashing civilian targets including downtown Kyiv where at least six people were killed amid burnt-out cars and shattered buildings that brought back into focus the grim reality of war after months of easing tensions in the capital. Police said a total of at least 10 people were killed and around 60 others were wounded in the morning attacks across Ukraine. The country's Emergency Service said nine people were
  
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• Russia blasts Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities in deadliest strikes since war began

  10-10-2022 14:49
  Russia unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities Monday, smashing civilian targets including downtown Kyiv where at least six people were killed amid burnt-out cars and shattered buildings that brought back into focus the grim reality of war after months of easing tensions in the capital. Ukraine's Emergency Service said a total of at least 11 people were killed and 64 were wounded in the morning attacks across Ukraine -- the biggest and broadest since the early day
  
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• Israel embassy claims Ottawa downgraded security, despite threats - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 13:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Israel embassy claims Ottawa downgraded security, despite threats  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Malaysian PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap polls - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 09:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Malaysian PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap polls  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'End of an era': Silver Inn Restaurant closes doors

  10-10-2022 05:30
  A staple Chinese restaurant in Calgary that helped create ginger beef has closed its doors after 47 years. Silver Inn Restaurant is often credited with creating the now widely popular dish. "We actually were using one of the older recipes and adapted it to the Canadian taste," said Kwong Cheung, chef and owner. "We were more or less trying to mix the Canadians' love of French fries and Alberta's love for beef. "We took an old recipe for beef and came up with our version of ginger beef," Cheung a
  
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• Ewart Shadoff finally wins on LPGA Tour in her 246th attempt - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 04:07 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Ewart Shadoff finally wins on LPGA Tour in her 246th attempt  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove's ears for sticky stuff - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 03:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove's ears for sticky stuff  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Decision Day puts RSL, Minnesota and Orlando in MLS playoffs - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 03:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Decision Day puts RSL, Minnesota and Orlando in MLS playoffs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lightning suspend defenceman Cole pending investigation - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 03:11 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Lightning suspend defenceman Cole pending investigation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• DeRozan leads Bulls in 115-98 pre-season win over Raptors - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 02:57 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  DeRozan leads Bulls in 115-98 pre-season win over Raptors  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Vancouver misses MLS playoffs with 2-0 loss to Minnesota - Lethbridge News Now

  10-10-2022 01:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Vancouver misses MLS playoffs with 2-0 loss to Minnesota  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ukrainian refugees in Calgary provide shelter to family after home lost in missile strike

  10-10-2022 00:31 via globalnews.ca
  A family of four that fled Ukraine and now lives in Calgary, is providing shelter for a family whose home was destroyed in Dnipro, Ukraine.
  
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• Hillhurst park named in honour of ‘lovable’ homeless Calgarian

  10-10-2022 00:20
  A Calgary green space was renamed Sunday to honour a local man who experienced homelessness. Paul Wilkinson — known by many as "Smokey" — frequented Kensington and Hillhurst during his time on Calgary’s streets. He died following a battle with addiction in 2017 at just 52 years old. But those who knew him say it wasn't his situation that defined him: it was his outlook. "He just had a unique view," friend Bryce Paton said. "It was always quite the joy to see him." Paton attends
  
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