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• No pre-trial release for Noah Madrano, man charged in 13-year-old Edmonton girl’s abduction, abuse

  02-11-2022 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  A judge ruled Wednesday that the Oregon man accused of exploiting, abducting and sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl from Edmonton will remain behind bars until his trial.
  
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• ‘It’s hectic’: snow removal crews, outreach groups deal with major snow fall

  02-11-2022 23:37
  Lethbridge has officially received its first major snowfall of the season. Snow fell  throughout Wednesday, keeping snow removal companies busy. “It’s hectic, it's snowy, it's blowy,” said Joe Herasemluk, owner of Double H Landscaping and Excavation in Lethbridge. “It a lot of stress, a lot of anxiety for the first snow, you ask yourself is everything good? Do you have good tires? Do you have good batteries? Everyone going to show up for work?” The morning comm
  
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• Calgary could see record-breaking year for home sales in 2022: CREB

  02-11-2022 23:06
  The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) says the city is on track to record a record year for home sales, even as the number of transactions in October fell 15 per cent from the year before. "A lot of the decline in sales has been driven by detached homes,  so that's where we're seeing a lot less activity now," said CREB chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.  "Part of that is because there's not really a lot of supply in the lower price range.  The Alberta board says October sales to
  
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• All 'Freedom Convoy' truckers, donors could be drawn into class-action lawsuit over protest disruption

  02-11-2022 23:03
  The lawyer leading a potential class-action lawsuit against the Freedom Convoy wants to expand the list of defendants to include all truckers who occupied Ottawa earlier this year, as well as anyone who donated to the fund the protest. If successful, the legal manoeuvre could make the owners of approximately 400 trucks and tens of thousands of donors financially liable for a share of $300 million in damages the lawsuit claims. Lawyer Paul Champ first filed the litigation in February, naming publ
  
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• Herdman feels Kennedy’s pain as injured Canadian defender misses out on World Cup

  02-11-2022 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  Canada Soccer confirmed Wednesday that a shoulder injury, suffered in Germany with his SSV Jahn Regensburg club side, will sideline Kennedy until the new year.
  
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• Winter weather has Stampeders prepping indoors for semi-final fight against Lions

  02-11-2022 22:55
  With the wintry weather conditions in Calgary on Wednesday, the Calgary Stampeders decided practising at McMahon Stadium wasn't the best idea. Instead, they rolled up at the bubble at Shouldice Park in yellow school buses and practised there. For players like running back Ka'Deem Carey, it felt like a trip down memory lane. "It was good," Carey said. "It brought back old memories, honestly. It felt like I was in high school, getting ready for a little game. You had your helmet buckled up and you
  
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• Fantasy themed bed and breakfast opening soon

  02-11-2022 22:42
  The four room subterranean structure is something similar to what J.R. Tolkien envisioned for his iconic book series published in 1937. It was the dream of Linda and Daniel Smith to transform a fantasy burrow into reality. The result of that dream is the Good Knights medieval encampment south of Three Hills or about an hour and a half drive northeast from Calgary, which the duo operate. It all started with a unique door. "Inside the round doors is a 20 foot long (6.1 meters) hallway and because
  
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• City of Lethbridge ready to tackle winter roads - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 22:34 via news.google.com
  City of Lethbridge ready to tackle winter roads  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• South Korea star Son needs facial surgery ahead of World Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 22:01 via news.google.com
  South Korea star Son needs facial surgery ahead of World Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Thousands of historical Southern Alberta newspapers made digitally available - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 21:47 via news.google.com
  Thousands of historical Southern Alberta newspapers made digitally available  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Haysam Kadri tackles role of legendary detective Hercules Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express

  02-11-2022 21:22
  Vertigo Theatre's holiday production starts, appropriately enough, with a snowdrift. It's Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig and presented by the city's theatrical home of murder and mayhem. The snowdrift in question leads to the Orient Express being forced to stop unexpectedly, to wait for the tracks to be cleared after a freak snowstorm. By morning, a wealthy American tycoon is dead in his sleeping compartment, stabbed eight times, with his door
  
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• Haysam Kadri tackles role of legendary detective Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express

  02-11-2022 21:22
  Vertigo Theatre's holiday production starts, appropriately enough, with a snowdrift. It's Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig and presented by the city's theatrical home of murder and mayhem. The snowdrift in question leads to the Orient Express being forced to stop unexpectedly, to wait for the tracks to be cleared after a freak snowstorm. By morning, a wealthy American tycoon is dead in his sleeping compartment, stabbed eight times, with his door
  
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• Calgary, southern Alberta battle icy roads during November winter storm

  02-11-2022 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  “Additionally, motorists should slow down and watch out for trouble spots at intersections, on hills, ramps and bridge decks,” according to the city of Calgary.
  
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• Calgary, southern Alberta battle icy roads during November storm

  02-11-2022 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  “Additionally, motorists should slow down and watch out for trouble spots at intersections, on hills, ramps and bridge decks,” according to the city of Calgary.
  
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• Gushue's rink thumps Japan 11-2 at Pan Continental Curling Championships

  02-11-2022 20:53
  Canada's Brad Gushue improved to 2-1 at the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championships with an 11-2 win over Japan in Wednesday's early draw. Gushue's team from St. John's, N.L., opened with three points and added a big four-point fourth end in the lopsided win. The Canadians capped the scoring with a steal of two in the seventh end, prompting Japanese skip Riku Yanagisawa to concede. In other early draw results, New Zealand routed Brazil 13-3, South Korea downed the United States 10-6 and
  
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• Calgary's growing tech sector turning heads

  02-11-2022 20:30
  Calgary tech industry is among the highest in Canada in terms of growth, says a new report released on Wednesday. Coldwell Bank Richard Ellis's (CBRE) Tech-30 2022 report ranked the top 30 leading technology markets in the U.S. and Canada, as well as 10 up-and-coming sectors. On the 'Markets to Watch' list, Calgary placed third overall. CBRE says the city has a tech workforce of approximately 33,200 people, which represent 19.1 per cent of office jobs in Calgary. "The Tech-30 report confirms tha
  
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• Tony Hawk uses skateboarding to teach community organizing - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 20:28 via news.google.com
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• Ambitious immigration targets could help with Albertan labour shortage: Report

  02-11-2022 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  To make sure the new Canadians can actually help with the labour shortage, Alberta groups want the government to support settlement agencies.
  
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• Gushue's rink thumps Japan 11-2 at Pan Continental Curling Championships - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 20:18 via news.google.com
  Gushue's rink thumps Japan 11-2 at Pan Continental Curling Championships  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Operation Red Nose returns, providing safe rides home over the holidays - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 19:51 via news.google.com
  Operation Red Nose returns, providing safe rides home over the holidays  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Hitmen game against Victoria Royals postponed due to weather

  02-11-2022 19:49
  While winter weather and hockey normally go together quite well, it seems the snow in Alberta has caused the postponement of Wednesday's Calgary Hitmen game. The Western Hockey League (WHL) says "adverse weather conditions" have affected the travel of the Victoria Royals, who the Hitmen were set to play at the Tsuut'ina Seven Chiefs Sportsplex at 7 p.m. Instead, the teams will play each other at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the same venue. Tickets for Wednesday's game will be honoured for the reschedul
  
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• Heavy snowfall in southern Alta. prompts Lethbridge parking restrictions

  02-11-2022 19:48
  Lethbridge declared Phase 1 snow routes active Wednesday at noon, in order to clean snow-swamped streets. Temporary parking restrictions are in place and owners must move any vehicle parked on a Phase 1 snow route. Vehicles may be moved to driveways, rear parking pads or nearby streets that aren't part of a snow route. You can tell if a street is a Phase 1 snow route by looking for a blue snowflake tab on the upper side of snow route parking signs. Drivers are reminded to double check snow route
  
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• Métis Nation of Alberta voting launched in next move toward self-government

  02-11-2022 19:18
  Approximately 50,000 Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) will be casting their ballots throughout this month as the nation continues its journey towards establishing a louder voice in Canada. Voting began at Calgary's BMO Centre on Tuesday, as hundreds of members arrived to have their say in the future of their nation. "I've watched all my life," said Audrey Poitras, MNA president. "Our past leaders and some of our families that have struggled so much but never gave up. They never gave up becau
  
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• Cenovus CEO takes aim at oil and gas critics; says sector pays billions in taxes

  02-11-2022 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  The oil and gas industry is enjoying eye-popping profits in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which destabilized global energy markets and sent commodity prices soaring.
  
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• Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 18:28 via news.google.com
  Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• More than $12K in drugs seized from Lethbridge home in trafficking investigation

  02-11-2022 18:24
  Lethbridge police have arrested a man after more than $12,300 in drugs were seized from a home on Tuesday. Officers executed a search warrant at a house in the 500 block of 11 Street South as part of an investigation into drug trafficking The drugs seized include:31.7 grams of methamphetamine; 83.8 grams cocaine; 19.1 grams crack cocaine; and Nine oxycocet pills.Police also seized a vehicle and $3,255 in cash. Oliver Mongu Malisi is charged with the following:Four counts of possession for the pu
  
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• Lethbridge police seize $12K in drugs from home, man charged | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  02-11-2022 18:24 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge police seize $12K in drugs from home, man charged | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Andy Kim Christmas benefit concert heads west to support Calgary's National Music Centre

  02-11-2022 18:17
  For the first time in its nearly 20 year history, Andy Kim will be bringing his annual holiday benefit concert to western Canada for a show in Calgary supporting the National Music Centre. The Andy Kim Christmas will take place at Studio Bell, the home of the NMC, on Dec. 15 featuring performances by Kim, Ron Sexsmith and additional, yet-to-be-announced, Canadian artists of note. "I’m such a big a fan of National Music Centre and the work the organization is doing for the music community i
  
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• Quarterbacks Collaros, Bethel-Thompson lead CFL all-star teams - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 18:09 via news.google.com
  Quarterbacks Collaros, Bethel-Thompson lead CFL all-star teams  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• TVO, NBA unveil collaboration to create educational resources for Ontario students - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 17:59 via news.google.com
  TVO, NBA unveil collaboration to create educational resources for Ontario students  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary man charged in weekend shooting in Whitehorn

  02-11-2022 17:45
  Calgary police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting in the community of Whitehorn on Sunday. Officers were called to the 300 block of Whitlock Way N.E. at around 5:35 p.m. for reports of shots fired. Investigators believe someone drove to the home, got out of their vehicle and approached the house, before becoming involved in a verbal altercation with the homeowner. "The homeowner was in possession of a loaded rifle and threatened the man," said police in a Wednesday news release. "
  
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• James Short Park and Parkade renamed 和園 Harmony Park and Parkade

  02-11-2022 17:26
  The City of Calgary has renamed James Short Park and Parkade as 和園 Harmony Park and Parkade, removing ties to a prominent Calgarian who held anti-Chinese views. The park and parkade, located in the 100 block of Fourth Avenue S.W. just south of Chinatown, was named after James Short in 1991. Chinatown community members had encouraged city officials to replace the name as Short, who lived in Calgary in the late 1800s and early 1900s, voiced anti-Chinese sentiments that contributed to
  
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• Police seek tips on near-miss shooting involving Calgary dog walker

  02-11-2022 17:03
  Calgary police are investigating a disturbing incident where a woman walking her dog was shot at on a southeast street. Officials say on Sept. 16, the victim left her home in the 1300 block of 11 Avenue S.E. at approximately 5:10 a.m. Once she was on the street, police say she was shot at. "(The) shot rang out, narrowly missing the woman while striking the driver's side of a nearby vehicle," CPS said in a release. Police say they have "exhausted all leads" on the investigation and are unsure whe
  
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• Calgary's 5-day forecast brings more snow this weekend

  02-11-2022 16:24
  Well this is going well, I'd say. Parts of Calgary are now under a half foot (15 centimetres) of snow, amidst ongoing snowfall warnings around the province and another few centimetres on the way today. We likely end the day just above 20 cm total, as a few models now push this beyond the dinner-hour and into the evening. As reported yesterday, the skiers and snowboarders are surely looking forward to this one! Thursday and Friday are still aligned for reprieve and warm, west wind, but that'll be
  
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• 'Freedom Convoy' flew unvaccinated lawyers to protest on private flight - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 16:14 via news.google.com
  'Freedom Convoy' flew unvaccinated lawyers to protest on private flight  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Switch Witch' campaigns take off in Calgary and Lethbridge - iHeartRadio.ca

  02-11-2022 15:48 via news.google.com
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• University makes new review of Mastriano's doctoral research - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 15:43 via news.google.com
  University makes new review of Mastriano's doctoral research  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Switch Witch' campaigns take off in Calgary and Lethbridge

  02-11-2022 15:41
  Some dental offices in southern Alberta are offering kids a bit of cash for their unwanted candy, in an effort to support a good cause and share a message about good hygiene. A buy back campaign in Lethbridge, hosted by the Choice Dental Group, is exchanging money and prizes for the candy brought into one of the organization's two locations. Organizers say children will earn a dollar for each pound of candy as well as a chance to win a party at Lethbridge's Movie Mill for their entire class. All
  
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• White House: NKorea covertly shipping artillery to Russia - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 15:27 via news.google.com
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• Who Was the First Woman to Bicycle around the World? - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 14:13 via news.google.com
  Who Was the First Woman to Bicycle around the World?  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Winter driving returns to Calgary streets, fair to poor conditions reported

  02-11-2022 14:02
  City of Calgary road crews were out in force plowing snow and laying material on major routes after an overnight blast of snow. Workers were focusing their efforts on Priority 1 routes — major roads that see an average of 20,000 vehicles or more per day — as well as business routes in the downtown core and known trouble spots throughout the city including hills, ramps and bridge decks. Calgary Police Service officials said there were 105 crashes reported in Calgary between 5 p.m. Tue
  
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• Wallop of winter weather causes crashes, snow-covered roads in Calgary

  02-11-2022 14:02
  The City of Calgary says its crews are continuing to clear major roads with a focus on routes leading out of the downtown core after a dump of snow that drastically slowed the Wednesday morning commute. According to a snow and ice clearing update from the city, some 20 centimetres of snow had fallen as of 3 p.m. and another three centimetres was expected throughout Wednesday afternoon and evening. The city is working to clear major roads that see an average of 20,000 vehicles or more per day. "C
  
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• Nobel winners call attention to Egypt political prisoners - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2022 13:45 via news.google.com
  Nobel winners call attention to Egypt political prisoners  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jacknifed semi blocks QEII Highway near Innisfail

  02-11-2022 13:39
  RCMP are asking drivers to avoid the QEII Highway at Innisfail as a jackknifed semi has brought northbound and southbound traffic to a standstill. Mounties say the commercial transport truck left the highway shortly before 5 a.m. As of 6:30 a.m., the section of the highway along the central Alberta town is considered impassable and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes. RCMP have not provided an estimated time for the removal of the semi. This is a developing story. It will be update
  
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• Jackknifed semi blocks QEII Highway near Innisfail

  02-11-2022 13:39
  RCMP are asking drivers to avoid the QEII Highway at Innisfail as a jackknifed semi has brought northbound and southbound traffic to a standstill. Mounties say the commercial transport truck left the highway shortly before 5 a.m. As of 6:30 a.m., the section of the highway along the central Alberta town is considered impassable and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes. RCMP have not provided an estimated time for the removal of the semi. This is a developing story. It will be update
  
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• Cenovus reports $1.61B Q3 profit, up from $551M a year ago

  02-11-2022 13:28
  Cenovus Energy Inc. reported its third-quarter profit almost tripled compared with a year ago, helped by higher commodity prices. The company also declared a variable dividend payment of 11.4 cents per share in addition to its base dividend of 10.5 cents per share. Cenovus says it earned $1.61 billion or 81 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up from $551 million or 27 cents per diluted share a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter was $17.47 billion, up from $12.70 billion i
  
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• Former justice minister Jonathan Denis cleared of contempt by Alberta's top court

  02-11-2022 13:27
  A former Alberta justice minister says he's relieved after the province's top court cleared him of contempt of court for witness intimidation.  In a ruling Monday from the Alberta Court of Appeal, the three-member panel said a lower court conviction of Jonathan Denis was "procedurally flawed."  Denis was found in contempt on April 13 after his law firm wrote a letter threatening to sue Anny Sauvageau, Alberta's former chief medical examiner, for defamation while she was giving testimon
  
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• Seattle Kraken come from behind to douse Calgary Flames 5-4

  02-11-2022 13:19
  A three-goal burst in the third period spurred the visiting Seattle Kraken to a 5-4 win Tuesday over the Calgary Flames, who squandered a third-period lead for a second straight game. Yanni Gourde scored short-handed with Carson Soucy, Morgan Geekie, Daniel Sprong and Matt Beniers each contributing a goal to the Kraken's first ever win over the Flames.  Oliver Bjorkstrand had a pair of assists for Seattle (5-4-2) starting its second NHL season after going 27-49-6 in its expansion year. 
  
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• 'Freedom Convoy' lawyer encouraged protest to continue after Emergencies Act invoked

  02-11-2022 11:37
  "Freedom Convoy" lawyer Keith Wilson said he never imagined the federal government would use force against "non-violent, peaceful Canadians" when he encouraged protesters to continue to oppose COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa after the Liberals invoked the Emergencies Act. Wilson testified about his involvement in the protest at the Public Order Emergency Commission, the public inquiry tasked with investigating the decision to invoke the act, on Wednesday. After the act was invoked on Feb. 14, po
  
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• Lethbridge feels Cardigan not getting fair shake - peicanada.com

  02-11-2022 09:30 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge feels Cardigan not getting fair shake  peicanada.com
  
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