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• Suspects arrested in high-end break-and-enters targeting rural Albertans

  23-11-2022 23:54
  RCMP investigators say charges have been laid against one man and are pending against another in a series of break-and-enters that occurred over the past three months. Members of the Cochrane crime reduction unit (CRU), with assistance from the Southern Alberta CRU, were called on to investigate a number of break-and-enters that occurred at rural properties in Rocky View County and Foothills County. The first incident took place in August, police say. "On Aug. 11, Cochrane RCMP responded to a br
  
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• 'You don't turn fast': Fewer hard banks, these days, for Second World War veteran, pilot turning 100

  23-11-2022 23:22
  His vision isn't what it used to be and it's a little harder for him to hear, but Harold Kearl still lives alone and cooks his own meals. That's impressive for someone who will reach 100 years old on Dec. 10. "Well, I can do what I did, but much slower and with good judgment and you don't turn fast," he said. "And you don't misuse your energy, because you know that you have limited power, so you're doing things within your means." His oldest son, Eldon, lives across the street and the two visit
  
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• Airdrie couple builds axe-throwing venue in garage to get to world championships

  23-11-2022 22:49
  When you first arrive at Nick and Kendra Kolomyja's house in Airdrie, you notice one thing – there's an axe hanging from just outside the front door. "You definitely know that we're the axe throwers," Nick said with a laugh. Nick and Kendra have been throwing axes for seven years. They've both qualified for the world championships and were determined to get back this year in Wisconsin. But there was one problem. They didn't have a sanctioned venue and you need that in order to earn enough
  
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• 4.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Peace River - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2022 22:10 via news.google.com
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• Edmonton school hosts World Cup watch party to cheer on hometown hero Alphonso Davies

  23-11-2022 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  At St. Nicholas Catholic Junior High in Edmonton, where Davies attended and played in the school's soccer academy, students filled a gym.
  
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• Diagnosed with cancer at age 4, survivor encourages donations to Alberta Kids Cancer Care

  23-11-2022 21:19
  Sofia Hirani was just four-years-old when she was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Now, after several years of treatments, she is using her voice as a beacon of hope for other sick children. "I was sad when I had to stay in the hospital," said Sofia, now a teenager. "But now I’m feeling better, I’m a fighter." Sofia represents one of thousands of children across Alberta who need treatment, critical care and other essential programs following a cancer diagnosis
  
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• Alberta's justice minister calls on feds to remove RCMP Commissioner Lucki

  23-11-2022 20:44
  Alberta wants Canada's Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino to recall his appointment of RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki over errors she made over a variety of issues. Justice Minister Tyler Shandro said, in a statement, that Lucki's lack of action has cost her the confidence of Alberta. "Over the past two years, Commissioner Lucki has failed to deal with the RCMP's history of systemic racism in a forthright and public manner, and has risked the integrity of an investigation into a mass shoo
  
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• Calgarians still stoked for Canada's World Cup return despite first-game loss

  23-11-2022 20:43
  It wasn’t the start Canadian soccer fans were hoping for, but despite Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to the world’s second-best side, Calgary supporters took away positives. “We could come up against any team, and I think that we would perform and give them a run for their money,” said supporter Andrew MacDougall. Another supporter was pleased with the effort by Canada against a global juggernaut. “Maybe we didn’t capitalize on chances, but that’s because
  
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• Calgarians gather to cheer Canada's World Cup return

  23-11-2022 20:43
  For the first time in 36 years, Canada is represented at the World Cup and many Calgarians made sure they had a prime spot to take in the action. Thousands gathered at pubs across the city for Canada's first match of the tournament, with some diehard fans waiting outside the Ship & Anchor on 17th Avenue as early as six hours before the start of the game. Canada last competed in the World Cup in the Mexico tournament of 1986 and the team has never registered a goal in the event. Defender Sam
  
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• Kicking Horse Canyon: Closed highway to reopen one week early

  23-11-2022 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  The windy section of the Trans-Canada Highway will reopen on Friday morning, Nov. 25, and the latest improvements include new bridges and viaducts along eastbound lanes.
  
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• Alberta government provides $20M over 2 years for food banks

  23-11-2022 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government is providing $20 million over the next two years to help the province's food banks deal with increased demand and higher inflation.
  
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• Alberta government earmarks $20M to help food banks during inflation crisis

  23-11-2022 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta government is providing $20 million over the next two years to help the province's food banks deal with increased demand and higher inflation.
  
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• 'Unlike any other': ALERT busts organized crime's illegal banks

  23-11-2022 19:49
  Authorities say seven people face charges, including three from Calgary, in connection with a lengthy investigation into organized crime that involved millions of dollars in money laundering. The Calgary branch of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) as well as RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime say they have dismantled a money laundering operation that was being conducted with support of some of the country's largest organized crime groups. Officials say Project Collector, a
  
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• Investigation into organized crime leads to 7 arrests in Calgary and Vancouver

  23-11-2022 19:49
  Authorities say seven people face charges, including three from Calgary, in connection with a lengthy investigation into organized crime that involved millions of dollars in money laundering. The Calgary branch of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) as well as RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime say they have dismantled a money laundering operation that was being conducted with support of some of the country's largest organized crime groups. Officials say Project Collector, a
  
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• Alberta providing $10M to provincial food banks amid increased demand

  23-11-2022 19:38
  After announcing plans to invest in provincial food banks during a public address broadcast throughout Alberta on Tuesday, the UCP government released more details on its plans on Wednesday morning. The province says it will provide $10 million over two years to food banks, with the first $5 million distributed in the coming weeks and the second $5 million for use in 2022-23. "Albertans are facing increased costs due to record inflation," said a Wednesday news release from the province. "As many
  
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• Oil and gas drilling sector wants federal tax credit to help it decarbonize

  23-11-2022 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  The group says labour recruitment and retention remain a challenge to overcome in the energy industry.
  
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• Break-in suspects caught in Fort Macleod, truck stolen from Medicine Hat recovered

  23-11-2022 19:11
  An investigation into a break-in at a business in a southern Alberta town led to the arrest of two people and the recovery of a significant haul of stolen goods. RCMP were called to the business in Fort Macleod shortly before 9:30 p.m. Monday for reports of a break-and-enter and spotted a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 fleeing the scene. After an initial attempt to stop the truck was unsuccessful, officers pursued the vehicle until the two suspects ditched it and attempted to run off. RCMP members, includi
  
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• Alberta justice minister calls for RCMP commissioner to be removed

  23-11-2022 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  'The commissioner of the RCMP must be held to the highest of standards. Minister Mendicino has stood idly by while Lucki has failed to meet even the most meagre of standards.'
  
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• Federal Liberal cabinet minister concerned with Alberta premier’s proposed sovereignty act

  23-11-2022 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault, who's an Edmonton member of Parliament, has posted a statement on social media responding to Smith's televised address to Albertans.
  
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• Hwy 95 crash further complicates travel between B.C. and Calgary

  23-11-2022 18:03
  Highway travel between Calgary and B.C.'s interior ground to a halt Wednesday morning as a crash closed the detour around the Kicking Horse Pass construction. As of 9 a.m. MST, Highway 95 was closed in both directions north of the town of Brisco, B.C. and RCMP officials confirmed a detour around the scene was not available. RCMP have not released the severity of the crash nor an estimated time for the reopening of the highway. Traffic has increased in recent weeks along Highway 95 and Highway 93
  
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• Renting in southern Alberta? Be on alert, RCMP warn

  23-11-2022 17:50
  RCMP in Pincher Creek, Alta. are warning the public that someone has seemingly been listing several residential properties for rent that they don't own and aren't actually available for rent at all. It's alleged the fraudster is taking deposits from potential renters despite not owning the properties. "This results in victims losing the entire deposit and being without a residence," said a Wednesday news release. RCMP are warning the public to be cautious about sending money transfers to people
  
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• Lethbridge police searching for missing 13 year old - My Lethbridge Now

  23-11-2022 17:34 via news.google.com
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• Oil and gas drilling sector expects activity to pick up in 2023

  23-11-2022 17:31
  The organization representing Canada's oil and gas drilling sector says it expects more activity in 2023. The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) says it expects 6,409 wells to be drilled in Canada in 2023, an approximately 15 per cent increase from 2022. The CAOEC predicts 42,350 people will be employed directly and indirectly by the drilling sector in 2023, an increase of more than 5,400 jobs year-over-year.  The industry group says it expects a boost next year from the com
  
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• Alta.’s tactic of doling out cash fuels inflation rather than easing it: economists

  23-11-2022 17:27 via globalnews.ca
  Quebec previously announced it will give people who earn less than $104,000 a few hundred dollars, while B.C. increased tax credits and capped rent hikes at two per cent.
  
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• Alberta’s tactic of doling out cash fuels inflation rather than easing it: economists

  23-11-2022 17:27 via globalnews.ca
  Quebec previously announced it will give people who earn less than $104,000 a few hundred dollars, while B.C. increased tax credits and capped rent hikes at two per cent.
  
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• Canada rues missed opportunities in 1-0 loss to Belgium in World Cup opener

  23-11-2022 16:56
  Canada was punished for missing chances during its opening World Cup on Wednesday as Michy Batshuayi scored to give Belgium a 1-0 win. The game was a lively encounter in the first half and Canada had the best opportunity to strike first following a handball. But Alphonso Davies, who has been out of action since Nov. 5 due to injury, stepped up only to see the attempt saved by Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Yet despite the scuff, Canada stayed very involved in the match with second-rank
  
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• Canada 0-1 Belgium: Michy Batshuayi scores after early Alphonso Davies penalty miss

  23-11-2022 16:56
  Canada were punished for missing their chances during their opening World Cup game as Michy Batshuayi scored to give Belgium a 1-0 lead at half-time. The game was a lively encounter in the first half and Canada had the best opportunity to strike first following a handball. But Alphonso Davies, who has been out of action since Nov. 5, stepped up only to see the attempt saved by Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Yet despite the scuff, Canada stayed very involved in the match with second-ran
  
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• Canada 0-0 Belgium: Alphonso Davies misses penalty in World Cup opener

  23-11-2022 16:56
  Alphonso Davies missed a penalty in the early stages of Canada's World Cup match against Belgium on Wednesday. Canada had the best opportunity to strike first following a handball, but Davies, who has been out of action since Nov. 5, stepped up only to see the attempt saved by Thibaut Courtois. Yet despite the scuff, Canada has stayed very involved in the match with second-ranked Belgium the side forced to sit back. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard a
  
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• Canada 0-0 Belgium: Alphonso Davies misses penalty

  23-11-2022 16:56
  Alphonso Davies missed a penalty in the early stages of Canada's World Cup match against Belgium. Canada had the best opportunity to strike first following a handball, but Alphonso Davies, who has been out of action since Nov. 5, stepped up only to see the attempt saved by Thibaut Courtois. The match marks a 36-year wait for the Canadian men’s national soccer team as it returns to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This is a breaking news update. See earlier version of this article below.Watch t
  
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• 3-year probe halts national multi-million money laundering scheme: ALERT

  23-11-2022 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  The news release stated the investigation dived deep into a professional money laundering organization that worked in support of some of Canada’s largest crime groups.
  
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• 3-year probe halts national money laundering scheme: ALERT

  23-11-2022 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  The news release stated the investigation dived deep into a professional money laundering organization that worked in support of some of Canada’s largest crime groups.
  
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• 4.1-magnitude earthquake recorded in northern Alberta

  23-11-2022 16:46
  A 4.1 ML earthquake was recorded in the Peace River region of northern Alberta just after midnight on Wednesday.  The five-kilometre-deep earthquake at 12:22 a.m. was located about 50 kilometres southeast of the town of Peace River, about 500 kilometres northwest of the province's capital city, according to Earthquakes Canada.  Both Earthquakes Canada and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre ask anyone who feels an earthquake to report it.  According to the Ea
  
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• From Mexico to Qatar, Jamie Lowery's Canadian World Cup adventure continues - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2022 15:27 via news.google.com
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• The Real-Life Origins of 15 Movie Monsters - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2022 15:22 via news.google.com
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• Above normal, then well below normal in Calgary's 5-day forecast

  23-11-2022 15:03
  There it was and there it goes. Gusts approached 50 kilometres per hour overnight to accompany a light band of snow that fell between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. and that was… well, that was it. The temperature during that flurry event stayed above 1 C, too. And away we go. We're in that transition zone again; the one that leads to high pressure. As a result, wind gusts will maintain 40 km/h, at times, and with a northerly component to its direction, we cannot expect our temperature to rise much fu
  
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• Enbridge announces completion of France's first offshore wind farm

  23-11-2022 14:14
  France's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, which was developed by Canadian energy giant Enbridge Inc. in partnership with EDF Renewables and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, officially opened Wednesday. The 480-megawatt Saint-Nazaire wind farm consists of 80 turbines off the coast of the Loire-Atlantique region of France. It is expected to power the equivalent of 400,000 homes annually, or 20 per cent of the Loire-Atlantique region’s electricity consumption. The two-billi
  
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• Calgary-based Enbridge announces completion of France’s first offshore wind farm

  23-11-2022 14:13 via globalnews.ca
  The company said it's pleased to see the Saint-Nazaire wind farm come online at a time when the global energy crisis is underscoring the importance of reliable, secure energy.
  
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• Canadian teen killed in Jerusalem twin blasts

  23-11-2022 13:08
  Two blasts went off near bus stops in Jerusalem at the height of morning rush hour on Wednesday, killing a Canadian teenager and injuring at least 18, in what police said were suspected attacks by Palestinians. The first explosion occurred near a typically crowded bus stop on the edge of the city. The second went off about half an hour later in Ramot, a settlement in the city's north. Police said one person died from their wounds and at least three were seriously wounded in the blasts. The victi
  
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• Alberta’s health care problems decades in the making

  23-11-2022 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  Whether it's longer wait times for EMS, primary care or emergency departments, Alberta's health care problems didn't start with the pandemic.
  
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• Lethbridge's 'weird weather' can be tough on trees - Medicine Hat News

  23-11-2022 12:25 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge's 'weird weather' can be tough on trees - Lethbrige Herald

  23-11-2022 12:12 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge's 'weird weather' can be tough on trees  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Strike on Ukrainian maternity hospital kills newborn - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2022 10:16 via news.google.com
  Strike on Ukrainian maternity hospital kills newborn  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge property tax increase is unacceptable - Lethbrige Herald

  23-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge property tax increase is unacceptable  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Lethbridge groups raise awareness for men's health: 'You're not ... - Global News

  23-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Blasts in Jerusalem wound 14; suspected Palestinian attack - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2022 08:00 via news.google.com
  Blasts in Jerusalem wound 14; suspected Palestinian attack  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hurricanes Open Road Trip by Ending ICE Winning Streak – Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  23-11-2022 07:33 via news.google.com
  Hurricanes Open Road Trip by Ending ICE Winning Streak – Lethbridge Hurricanes  Lethbridge Hurricanes
  
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• Alaska firefighters help rescue a moose trapped in a home - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2022 07:30 via news.google.com
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• Defense: Colorado gay club shooting suspect is nonbinary - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2022 07:11 via news.google.com
  Defense: Colorado gay club shooting suspect is nonbinary  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Virginia police: Multiple people killed in Walmart shooting - Lethbridge News Now

  23-11-2022 06:49 via news.google.com
  Virginia police: Multiple people killed in Walmart shooting  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Two injured in southeast Calgary collision; one person in life-threatening condition

  23-11-2022 06:10
  A rollover crash involving two vehicles in Calgary’s southeast Tuesday evening sent two men to hospital – one in life-threatening condition. The collision occurred at 36 Street and 10 Avenue S.E. shortly before 7 p.m. Police say it’s unclear what happened leading up to the incident between a white Volkswagon and a green Ford Fiesta. The Volkswagon is the vehicle that rolled. The driver of the Volkswagon was taken to hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Fiesta was a
  
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