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• Calgary man charged with murder, robbery in 2 shootings within 24 hours

  14-11-2022 23:49
  A young Calgary man is facing charges in connection to two separate shootings over the weekend that left one man critically injured and another dead.  The shootings happened in the communities of Falconridge and Castleridge in the city's northeast. Police say the accused was taken into custody on Sunday. Taylor Roan, 25, of Calgary, is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting in Falconridge, and attempted murder and robbery with a firearm in relation to the Castleridg
  
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• Lethbridge police officer dismissed over 'Memegate' scandal

  14-11-2022 23:27
  A Lethbridge police officer has been fired over his role in a group chat that targeted executive members, other officers and government officials with hateful and degrading messages. Jason Moulton, the leader of the "Meme Militia" group, created the chat in 2018. For approximately four months, it shared racist, sexist and homophobic messages with other officers. None of the jokes created have been shared with the public, but Moulton admitted to five charges of neglect of service and discreditabl
  
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• Cat survived abuse and now wears sweaters to protect severe burn scars

  14-11-2022 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  An offender was sentenced to a year-and-a-half behind bars for the torment of a kitten. It survived and was adopted by a Calgary couple.
  
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• Alberta Government commits $12 million to support Ukrainian refugee students - Lethbridge News Now

  14-11-2022 22:23 via news.google.com
  Alberta Government commits $12 million to support Ukrainian refugee students  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Dramatic flood rescue at Lethbridge (video) - K rock

  14-11-2022 22:12 via news.google.com
  Dramatic flood rescue at Lethbridge (video)  K rock
  
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• Albertans know winter tires are important, poll shows only 56% use them

  14-11-2022 22:08
  Alberta has already seen its fair share of snowy weather to start the month, but a new poll suggests that many drivers are still not using winter tires on their vehicles. The survey, conducted by Leger for the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC), found that just 56 per cent of Alberta drivers use them, slightly below the national average of 63 per cent. More Alberta drivers are using winter tires than those in Manitoba (54 per cent), but 74 per cent of drivers in Atlantic Canada have th
  
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• $12M set aside to support Ukrainian students in Alberta

  14-11-2022 22:06
  The Alberta government is spending millions to support students who fled the war in Ukraine. There are more than 2,200 Ukrainian evacuees who are now students in Alberta schools, according to the Alberta government. In order to help provide language, social and educational support to those students, the province is directing $12.3 million to school authorities. “Schools play an important role in the growth and well-being of youth, which is why Ukrainian children need our help to feel suppo
  
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• Ticats acquire rights to veteran quarterback Mitchell from Stampeders

  14-11-2022 20:34
  The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have first crack at giving quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell a new CFL home. The Ticats acquired the rights to Mitchell from the Calgary Stampeders on Monday in exchange for Hamilton's third-round pick in the 2023 CFL draft, fifth-round pick in 2024 and future considerations. Mitchell, 32, joined the Stampeders in 2012 and had played his entire CFL tenure in Calgary, leading the franchise to two Grey Cup titles while twice being named the league's outstanding player. But
  
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• Sources: Ticats acquire rights to veteran quarterback Mitchell from Stampeders

  14-11-2022 20:34
  The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have first crack at giving quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell a new CFL home. According to two league sources, the Ticats have acquired the rights to Mitchell from the Calgary Stampeders. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because neither club has announced the deal. It's unclear what the Stampeders got in return for Mitchell's rights. Mitchell, 32, joined the Stampeders in 2012 and had played his entire CFL tenure in Calgary, leading the franchise to two Grey
  
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• Alberta's living wage highest for workers in Canmore, report suggests

  14-11-2022 20:13
  Canmore workers need to earn much more than other employees in Alberta to make ends meet, says a new wage report released this week. The Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN) says people living in the mountain community would need to earn approximately $32.75 per hour to "cover their basic expenses and participate in the community." Organizations that are part of the network say the figure is an important statistic to note when one considers the impact of the affordability crisis. "It's clear that
  
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• Tan'si: Lethbridge encourages residents to use Métis greeting

  14-11-2022 19:27
  The City of Lethbridge is celebrating Métis week by teaching residents a new way to say "hello." "Tan'si" is a Métis greeting in the Michif language, and Mayor Blaine Hyggen hopes it can be worked into the community's vocabulary to help promote Métis culture within the city. "We’re so fortunate to have a diverse makeup of many different cultures within our city," Hyggen said. He says using "Tan'si" as a greeting is a great way to celebrate the city's Métis resid
  
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• Health Canada says it has secured more foreign supply of children's pain medication

  14-11-2022 19:15
  As parents continue to struggle to find pain and fever medications for their children amid an uptick in respiratory illnesses, Health Canada announced Monday that it has secured a foreign supply of children’s acetaminophen. This incoming supply will be available for retail purchase, or for parents to access at community pharmacies "in the coming weeks." The incoming foreign acetaminophen supply is in addition to Health Canada recently approving the importation of infant and children's ibup
  
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• From the Kootenays to Qatar: Meet the Official DJ of FIFA

  14-11-2022 19:06
  This year's World Cup is expected to feature significant Canadian pride, not only for the accomplishments on the pitch but in what you'll hear through your speakers as well. From the pregame to the post-match, all of the music fans will hear at the stadium or at home will be curated by Grayson Repp, a Canadian DJ who has roots in both the East and West Kootenays. @graysonrepp Downtown Doha, 14 days out! #FIFAWorldCup #qatar #football #fyp ♬ Turn On The Lights again.. (feat. Future) - Fred
  
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• Man found dead in Medicine Hat home after Saturday morning fire

  14-11-2022 18:30
  The Medicine Hat Police Service says one person was found dead inside a home that caught fire early Saturday morning. Both police and the fire department responded to the home, located in the 800 block of Ninth Street S.E.  "During the investigation the remains of a 54-year-old male were found within the home," police said in a Facebook post. Officers don't believe the circumstances surrounding the man's death are criminal in nature, but say their investigation is ongoing. "Our condolences
  
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• Calgary council to hold special meeting ahead of Chu's time as deputy mayor

  14-11-2022 18:13
  The City of Calgary has scheduled a special meeting of council for Tuesday afternoon, weeks ahead of what would be the start of Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu's time as deputy mayor. The special meeting is said to involve the "reconsideration of the deputy mayor roster for December 2022 and January-December 2023" with the notice citing the Calgary Police Commission's review of an investigation into police misconduct in 1997. The regular rotation was to see Chu serve as deputy mayor for the month of Decem
  
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• Six social agencies join forces for Christmas Hope - My Lethbridge Now

  14-11-2022 17:50 via news.google.com
  Six social agencies join forces for Christmas Hope  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Methane emissions in Canada much higher than official estimates, reports show

  14-11-2022 14:50 via globalnews.ca
  A recent survey of oil and gas facilities in Canada found widespread methane releases. Satellite imagery saw giant plumes of the gas escaping landfills.
  
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• Hurricanes beat visiting Broncos 2-1 Saturday night - Lethbridge News Now

  14-11-2022 14:48 via news.google.com
  Hurricanes beat visiting Broncos 2-1 Saturday night  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary faces midweek flurries

  14-11-2022 14:39
  I reckon we open with the best news – Calgary clocked its second-warmest day of November 2022 yesterday. We got to 3.5 C. By this time, your seasonally-average temperature is 4 C. We start November with a seasonal normal of 7 C, so let's just use a basic averaging formula and imagine the seasonal average for the first half of November is 5.5 C. At this time, our actual average high temperature is -4.3 C. We would have some serious work to do if we planned to break even. Granted&hellip
  
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• Moderna says updated booster generated 'significantly higher' neutralizing antibodies against BA.4/BA.5 subvariants

  14-11-2022 14:18
  Moderna said on Monday its updated COVID-19 booster generated "significantly higher" neutralizing antibodies against the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants than its earlier shot. The bivalent booster used in the United States and Canada is known as mRNA-1273.222; it contains Moderna's original vaccine and a vaccine specifically designed against the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. The study included about 511 people ages 19 to 89 who were vaccinated, boosted with the original formulation and then boosted m
  
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• Methane emissions underestimated, a growing number of reports suggest

  14-11-2022 12:46
  As the federal government moves to tighten regulations on methane emissions, new assessments suggest the amount of the potent greenhouse gas escaping into the atmosphere has been significantly underestimated. A recent survey of oil and gas facilities in Canada found widespread methane releases. Satellite imagery saw giant plumes of the gas escaping landfills. And published research suggests claims of success at curtailing the gas may be partly the result of accounting changes, not actual reducti
  
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• Trudeau arrives in Indonesia for G20 summit with aim of further isolating Russia

  14-11-2022 12:23
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Bali, Indonesia on Monday for a gathering of leaders from the G20 countries. The world's largest 20 economies meet each year in an attempt to collectively mitigate risks to the global economic system and find progress on issues ranging from climate change to nuclear safety. As the summit host, Indonesia has asked leaders to focus on shoring up health systems and boosting food and energy security. Indonesia has stressed the importance of focusing on consen
  
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• Melanie Joly unveils sanctions, half-billion dollars for Ukraine military at G20

  14-11-2022 12:23
  Canada is pledging $500 million for Ukraine's military as part of efforts to isolate Russia on the world stage. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced the funding today at the G20 leaders' summit in Indonesia, where some countries say they want to preserve good relations with Russia.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for in-depth political coverage of Parliament HillThe commitment means Ukraine's armed forces will receive surveillance and communications equipment, as well as fuel and medical sup
  
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• Liberals mum on chance of meeting China's Xi at G20, push to further isolate Russia

  14-11-2022 12:23
  The federal government won't say whether it asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is pressuring G20 leaders to further isolate Russia. "Russia's brutal war in Ukraine is creating food and energy crises. It's disrupting supply chains and raising the cost of living," Trudeau told business leaders in a Monday speech in Bali, Indonesia. "Families are worried that they're not going to be able to put food on the table, or won't be able to heat their homes d
  
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• Ontario's top doctor 'strongly' recommends masking indoors

  14-11-2022 12:04
  Ontarians should put a mask on in all indoor public settings, the province’s top doctor advised on Monday. Dr. Kieran Moore is “strongly recommending” the use of masking in those spaces as some pediatric Ontario hospitals say they’ve been overwhelmed by an influx of sick patients in recent weeks. At this point, the province has not issued a mandate on the use of masks across the province, although some health-care officials have asked for one. Moore said the “diffic
  
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• What's the living wage in Lethbridge? - Lethbridge News Now

  14-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
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• 'Memegate' scandal costs another Lethbridge police officer his job | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  14-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  'Memegate' scandal costs another Lethbridge police officer his job | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Living wage jumps to $20.30 in Lethbridge: report | Watch News Videos Online - Global News

  14-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Living wage jumps to $20.30 in Lethbridge: report | Watch News Videos Online  Global News
  
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• 'Dishonour, embarrassment': Lethbridge police sergeant fired in relation to 'memegate' scandal - Calgary Herald

  14-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  'Dishonour, embarrassment': Lethbridge police sergeant fired in relation to 'memegate' scandal  Calgary Herald
  
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• City of Lethbridge begins 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  14-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  City of Lethbridge begins 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• Canes Chatter: November 14, 2022 – Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  14-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Canes Chatter: November 14, 2022 – Lethbridge Hurricanes  Lethbridge Hurricanes
  
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• Schools that kept mask mandates saw significantly fewer COVID-19 cases: study

  14-11-2022 06:02
  Around 30 per cent of COVID-19 cases among students and staff in schools around Boston could possibly have been prevented if they hadn’t lifted their masking mandates, according to a new U.S. study. Researchers looked at more than 70 school districts to compare those that had mask mandates with those that didn’t, and found that masking in schools was associated with significantly fewer COVID-19 cases. School districts in the greater Boston area that lifted mask mandates last February
  
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• 4 people killed in northern Alberta house fire

  14-11-2022 05:23
  RCMP say four people were killed when a home in northern Alberta went up in flames Saturday morning. At 6:40 a.m., Mounties responded to a house fire on Barge Road in Fox Lake and found that a five-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy had escaped the flames. The two children were taken to the nursing station in the remote community, where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries. RCMP said in a statement that a cadaver dog located the remains of four people in the home's wreckage on S
  
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• 4 people dead after northern Alberta house fire

  14-11-2022 05:08 via globalnews.ca
  Four people were found dead following a house fire in Fox Lake, Alta., according to the RCMP. Police received a report around 6:40 a.m. Saturday of a house fire on Barge Road.
  
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• 4 dead in northern Alberta house fire

  14-11-2022 05:08 via globalnews.ca
  Four people died in a house fire in Fox Lake, Alta., according to the RCMP. Fox Lake RCMP received a report around 6:40 a.m. Saturday of a house fire on Barge Road. When police officers arrived on scene, the house was already destroyed. On Sunday, fire investigators and a cadaver dog attended the scene and...
  
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• Vigil held for man killed in Falconridge shooting, suspect in custody

  14-11-2022 03:10
  Family and friends of a 41-year-old man who was shot and killed Saturday morning gathered a day later for a vigil in the area where he died. Nathan Robert Jason Ward was identified by family members as the victim. “It’s very devastating on our family. Nathan persevered through many hard battles in his life, and it’s very, very tragic he was taken from us the way he was,” his niece Alisa told CTV News. Police responded to the shooting in the 0 to 100 block of Falconridge P
  
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• Pharmacists adapting to meet demand for children's cold and flu medications

  14-11-2022 01:52
  While pharmacy shelves may not be stocked with children's cold and flu medication as Canada deals with a national shortage, local pharmacists say parents have other options to help their children get the medicine they need. For months, the children's versions of branded Tylenol and Advil, along with their generic equivalents containing the same drugs of acetaminophen and ibuprofen, respectively, have been challenging to come by. "We've never seen something like this on this kind of a scale," sai
  
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