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• Temporary wall collapses inside CrossIron Mills mall, striking grandmother and baby

  12-11-2022 22:50
  A wall collapsed inside CrossIron Mills mall early Saturday afternoon, leaving shoppers stunned. The incident took place a little before 1:30 p.m. near the Harry Rosen store and a Tim Horton's in the mall, located in Balzac, just north of Calgary. One woman and her grandchild were struck by what appeared to be a temporary wall, leaving the family shaking and upset as they recovered inside the Coach store. The baby's mother was nearby and wasn't hit, but was shaking afterward. No Tim Hortons empl
  
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• Two aircraft collide at Dallas air show, U.S. authorities say

  12-11-2022 22:06
  Two historic military planes collided and crashed to the ground Saturday during a Dallas air show, federal officials said, sending plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. It was unclear how many people were on board the aircraft or if anyone on the ground was hurt. Anthony Montoya saw the two planes collide. "I just stood there. I was in complete shock and disbelief," said Montoya, 27, who attended the air show with a friend. "Everybody around was gasping. Everybody was bursting into tears
  
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• Calgary break dancer Sasha Fox has 'amazing experience' in bid to make world finals

  12-11-2022 20:06
  A Calgary break dancer narrowly missed advancing to the finals in the Red Bull BC One World Final in New York City Saturday night. B-Girl Sasha Fox (aka Alexandra Mozil) finished in the top eight in the preliminary rounds Thursday to miss Saturday's finals and a chance to compete for the title in an event Red Bull describes as "the world's most prestigious one on one breaking competition." Only Friday's  top five qualified to compete against 11 other pre-qualified dancers. Fox emigrated to
  
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• Calgary break dancer Sasha Fox falls short in bid to make world finals

  12-11-2022 20:06
  A Calgary break dancer narrowly missed advancing to the finals in the Red Bull BC One Last Chance Cypher in New York City Saturday night. B-Girl Sasha Fox (aka Alexandra Mozil) finished eighth in the preliminary rounds Thursday to miss Saturday's finals and a chance to compete for the title in an event Red Bull describes as "the world's most prestigious one on one breaking competition." Only the top five qualified. Fox emigrated to Calgary from Russia a decade ago and works as a senior threat re
  
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• Emirates NZ manager Chris Lethbridge on why the return of the A380 to New Zealand is so exciting - Newshub

  12-11-2022 20:00 via news.google.com
  Emirates NZ manager Chris Lethbridge on why the return of the A380 to New Zealand is so exciting  Newshub
  
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• Calgary's homicide unit investigating fatal morning shooting in Falconridge

  12-11-2022 18:33
  The Calgary Police Service (CPS) Homicide Unit is investigating after a man was fatally shot in a Falconridge back-alley Saturday morning.  It happened on the 100 block of Falconridge Place N.E. Neighbours tell CTV News they heard some commotion on the back street before two loud bangs.  Police responded just after 7 a.m. and currently have the street taped off.  A CPS officer says some they've already discovered some nearby CCTV surveillance footage and are speaking with those in
  
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• Former CFL rushing leader Stanback rounding into form with Montreal Alouettes - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 18:29 via news.google.com
  Former CFL rushing leader Stanback rounding into form with Montreal Alouettes  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• One dead in Saturday collision on QEII

  12-11-2022 17:24
  One person is dead following a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian on the QEII highway north of Highway 581 Saturday morning. Didsbury and Airdrie RCMP are on scene. Southbound traffic on the QEII is being redirected. Police said they anticipate being on scene for several hours while an investigation into the cause of the collision is conducted. No other information was made available. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
  
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• New skatepark name honours late Lethbridge councillor - My Lethbridge Now

  12-11-2022 17:00 via news.google.com
  New skatepark name honours late Lethbridge councillor  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Wranglers win fourth in a row, topping the Moose in Winnipeg

  12-11-2022 16:29
  The Wranglers showed the Flames how to win in Winnipeg Friday night. In a weird bit of synchronicity, the Wranglers defeated the Moose 3-2, the night before the Flames try to end a seven game losing streak on the same ice against the Jets. Cole Schwindt scored the first two goals for the Wranglers, with Walker Duehr adding the third. Duehr doin’ some dancin’ #dirtydangles pic.twitter.com/hIK8TF06fA — Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) November 12, 2022The victory lifted the Wran
  
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• Wranglers win fourth in a row, topping the Manitoba Moose in Winnipeg

  12-11-2022 16:29
  The Wranglers showed the Flames how to win in Winnipeg Friday night. In a weird bit of synchronicity, the Wranglers defeated the Moose 3-2, the night before the Flames try to end a seven game losing streak on the same ice against the Jets. Cole Schwindt scored the first two goals for the Wranglers, with Walker Duehr adding the third. Duehr doin’ some dancin’ #dirtydangles pic.twitter.com/hIK8TF06fA — Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) November 12, 2022The victory lifted the Wran
  
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• Ukrainian police, broadcasts return to long-occupied city - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 14:48 via news.google.com
  Ukrainian police, broadcasts return to long-occupied city  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ukraine works to stabilize Kherson after Russian pullout

  12-11-2022 14:25
  Ukrainian police officers and TV and radio services returned Saturday to the southern city of Kherson following the withdrawal of Russian troops, part of fast but cautious efforts to make the only regional capital captured by Moscow's forces livable after more than eight months under occupation. People across Ukraine awoke from a night of jubilant celebrating after the Kremlin announced its troops had withdrawn to the other side of the Dnieper River from Kherson. The Ukrainian military said it w
  
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• South Lethbridge skate park renamed in honour of late City Councillor - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 14:12 via news.google.com
  South Lethbridge skate park renamed in honour of late City Councillor  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Buying a Christmas tree? Here's how much more you can expect to pay this year

  12-11-2022 14:00
  In the aftermath of unpredictable weather, labour issues and increased costs to farming, Canadian Christmas tree farmers are still optimistic about the holiday season despite the challenges. Last year, reports of a Christmas tree shortage were enough to bring out the scrooge in anyone, and while there are continued supply shortages, Canadian farmers are finding ways to ensure no family is left without a tree this season. According to Statistics Canada, between 2011 and 2021, nearly 20,000 acres
  
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• NZ beats England 34-31 in Women's Rugby World Cup final - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 09:56 via news.google.com
  NZ beats England 34-31 in Women's Rugby World Cup final  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 06:14 via news.google.com
  Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Russia-Ukraine war derails World Cup of Hockey plans for '24 - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 05:57 via news.google.com
  Russia-Ukraine war derails World Cup of Hockey plans for '24  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Omoruyi nets career-high 22 as Thunder top Raptors 132-113 - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 05:24 via news.google.com
  Omoruyi nets career-high 22 as Thunder top Raptors 132-113  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Democrat wins Arizona elections post over GOP conspiracist - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 05:05 via news.google.com
  Democrat wins Arizona elections post over GOP conspiracist  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Adriana Leon helps Canada earn 2-1 win over Brazil in soccer friendly

  12-11-2022 04:53 via globalnews.ca
  Adriana Leon's highlight-reel goal gave Canada a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a women's soccer friendly Friday, extending the Canadian women's win streak to five games.
  
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• Penguins down Maple Leafs in Hall of Fame game - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 04:00 via news.google.com
  Penguins down Maple Leafs in Hall of Fame game  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 02:52 via news.google.com
  Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian men’s basketball team qualifies for FIBA World Cup with 94-56 win over Venezuela

  12-11-2022 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  Kassius Robertson's 16-point performance helped Canada's men's basketball team beat Venezuela 94-56 on Thursday to clinch a berth in next summer's major international tournament.
  
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• 2022 World Cup ski races on schedule but will they be the last ones at Lake Louise?

  12-11-2022 02:04
  It's all systems go for upcoming men's and women's World Cup downhill and super-G races, for at least one more year. Beyond that, all bets appear to be off. That's because after 30 years of hosting World Cup downhill ski races, this could be the final time Albertans get to see the world's fastest ski racers compete in Banff National Park. The races were first hosted in December 1992, attracting thousands of fans, who came to see the biggest names in the sport including Austrian Hermann "the Herm
  
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• Calgary photographer and 11 other Canadians held in Dominican Republic told they're heading home

  12-11-2022 01:53
  It looks like a Calgary photographer held prisoner in the Dominican Republic for the past eight months is finally headed home. Brittney Wojcik-Harrison was on a private plane, about to leave the holiday destination when she and the crew were arrested, accused of smuggling drugs. Twelve Canadians on board have been stuck there ever since. Wojcik-Harrison was wrapping up a brief vacation this past April when the charter plane she was on was boarded by police. The crew called the authorities after
  
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• Hundreds gather in Lethbridge for Remembrance Day ceremony

  12-11-2022 01:52 via globalnews.ca
  The crowd at a Lethbridge District and Exhibition Remembrance Day ceremony fell silent on Friday to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
  
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• Environment Lethbridge working to support, improve city’s green infrastructure

  12-11-2022 01:10 via globalnews.ca
  In an effort to maintain and implement more green infrastructure in the city, Environment Lethbridge has partnered with Green Communities Canada.
  
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• 100% ballot hand-count blocked; Arizona county plowing ahead - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 01:10 via news.google.com
  100% ballot hand-count blocked; Arizona county plowing ahead  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Who will end Canada’s World Cup goal drought in Qatar?

  12-11-2022 01:07 via globalnews.ca
  Canada has weapons at its disposal going into Qatar.
  
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• Remembrance Day ceremonies in Lethbridge draw hundreds of people to pay tribute

  12-11-2022 00:45
  On Remembrance Day, people across Lethbridge took time to pay tribute to those who fought and sacrificed for our freedom. For the first time since 2019, the Royal Canadian Legion was able to hold a service at Exhibition Park, as the past two had been cancelled due to COVID-19. This year, hundreds gathered to show their respect. “It’s really good to be able to come back out and see everyone without their masks – for us to be able to come and commemorate for the veterans, those w
  
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• Daniel Alfredsson on Ryan Reynolds' interest in buying Senators: 'It's fabulous' - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 00:44 via news.google.com
  Daniel Alfredsson on Ryan Reynolds' interest in buying Senators: 'It's fabulous'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada's Howe, Weidemann earn speedskating medals on first day of season - Lethbridge News Now

  12-11-2022 00:44 via news.google.com
  Canada's Howe, Weidemann earn speedskating medals on first day of season  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Indigenous veteran from the Blood Tribe shares his struggles with PTSD

  12-11-2022 00:38
  It's been almost two decades since Preston Crow Chief enrolled in the Canadian military and even though his military journey ended a while ago, part of it continues to live on inside his head. Crow Chief is from the Blood Tribe and joined in 2005 before being deployed to Afghanistan from October 2009 to June 2010 with the rank of sergeant. “I deployed over with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Second Battalion as an attachment from the reserves,” Crow Chief said.
  
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