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• Seniors Secret Service on target to help 6,300 of southern Alberta's elderly have a merry Christmas

  30-11-2022 23:57
  Volunteers work like Santa's helpers, sorting boxes destined for seniors this holiday season, and just like the elves in his workshop, those volunteers have a mountain of work that has to be completed on a tight timeline. Andrea Brumwell, executive director at Seniors Secret Service, says this year, 6,300 seniors have been referred to the program by their caregivers, who feel they don't have any close, supporting family members or who are experiencing poverty. "We work with almost all the care h
  
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• Arctic Winter Games COVID-19 vaccine policy change not due to Alberta influence: official

  30-11-2022 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  An Arctic Winter Games official says the decision to revoke a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for the upcoming event had nothing to do with pressure from the Alberta government.
  
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• Canadian bobsleigh team shows its medal(s) at World Cup races in Whistler

  30-11-2022 23:21
  Bianca Ribi has spent the past few years honing her bobsleigh driving skills so that she could one day compete on the world stage. All that hard work paid off over the weekend in Whistler, B.C. Ribi was competing in her first World Cup monobob race and she beat them all. Winning the gold medal was a huge thrill for the Calgarian and she says doing it in front of friends and family, who had flown in from Calgary, made it even better. "It was quite a surreal feeling to even be in the race," said t
  
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• Calgary police calendars feature new colouring contest for 2023

  30-11-2022 23:21
  As the end of the year approaches, the Calgary Police Youth Foundation is hoping citizens will consider buying one of its 2023 calendars – which now include a colouring contest. Barbara Pohl, senior director of community engagement, says there are three calendars to choose from: the Canine Calendar, Motorcycle Calendar and Mounted Calendar.  "This is the second year for the mounted unit and the traffic section (motorcycle) calendars and it's the 10th year for the Canine Calendar," she
  
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• Calgarians expected to dig deeper into their pockets during deep freeze conditions

  30-11-2022 23:15
  A decrease in temperatures is likely leading to an increase in utility and heating bills as Calgarians crank up their thermostats in preparation for another cold snap. Energy analysts say those using a natural gas-powered furnace won’t see their rates fall like they did to past lows seen in recent years and some consumers could see their bills spike higher. The most vulnerable are consumers who are not on fixed rate contracts, who will see their energy rates rise as consumption rises. &ldq
  
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• Vasek Pospisil: Canada's Davis Cup victory a career highlight - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 22:54 via news.google.com
  Vasek Pospisil: Canada's Davis Cup victory a career highlight  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Questions remain over intent of UCP sovereignty bill - My Lethbridge Now

  30-11-2022 21:55 via news.google.com
  Questions remain over intent of UCP sovereignty bill  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Calgary police on hunt for suspect in carjacking spree covering several city districts

  30-11-2022 21:28
  Calgary police were on the run Wednesday, trying to catch a car thief who stole – and then ditched – vehicle after vehicle. The suspect managed to stay just one step ahead of pursuing officers. Police tell CTV News that officers responded to multiple carjackings on Wednesday morning coming from several districts. As of 3:30 p.m., there had been 13 stolen vehicles and one attempted theft. According to police, six of these incidents, plus a collision and subsequent failed carjacking, a
  
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• Calgary police investigate multiple crashes and carjackings, including theft of snowplow

  30-11-2022 21:28
  The search is on for a suspect who allegedly stole a snowplow from Strathmore, Alta., and used it to continue his crime spree in Calgary. Police tell CTV News officers responded to multiple carjackings on Wednesday morning coming from several districts. They say the first vehicle that was taken was a snowplow truck from the Strathmore area. It was dumped near the intersection of Glenmore Trail and Elbow Trail, but police weren't able to catch up with the suspect. At Heritage Drive and 14th Stree
  
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• Natural gas pipeline expansion in Southern Alberta approved - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 21:26 via news.google.com
  Natural gas pipeline expansion in Southern Alberta approved  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgarians encouraged to buy gifts from local businesses this Christmas

  30-11-2022 21:12
  As the holidays approach, the City of Calgary is encouraging citizens to shop at local businesses when purchasing decorations or presents. City officials kicked off the fourth annual Support Local YYC campaign on Wednesday. "Small businesses are the engine of our economy, accounting for over 95 per cent of businesses in the city and generating four times more economic activity than large corporations," said Mayor Jyoti Gondek. "Whether it's an independent bookstore, a multicultural shop, or your
  
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• Suspect arrested following break-in at Lethbridge transit terminal

  30-11-2022 21:08
  Lethbridge police are investigating after an early morning break-in at the city's downtown transit terminal. The incident took place just before 4:30 a.m., when police responded to a report of a break and enter at the Lethbridge Park 'n Ride on the 700 block of Fifth Avenue South. Police discovered a number of people inside the terminal who fled when officers arrived. One man was arrested while several subjects have been identified. Police believe the suspect got in by prying open the southeast
  
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• Break-in at Lethbridge transit terminal | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  30-11-2022 21:08 via news.google.com
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• Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79

  30-11-2022 21:04
  Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday at age 79. Her death was announced on the band's social media accounts. No cause of death or other details were immediately provided, but a family statement said she "passed away peacefully at hospital this morning" with family around her after a "short illness." "She was truly on
  
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• Largest recorded Alberta earthquake probably natural, scientist says

  30-11-2022 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  The largest earthquake ever recorded in Alberta, which rattled homes and nerves Tuesday, was probably due to natural causes, says a geologist.
  
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• Council reconsiders possible site for new Lethbridge sober shelter

  30-11-2022 20:30
  Lethbridge city council is still looking for a site to build a new sober shelter. Following a presentation about the possibility of developing a permanent space at its interim sober shelter at the site of the former Civic Curling Centre, council voted unanimously to withdraw earlier plans to apply for a development permit. Instead, it will explore a variety of possible sites, including the former curling centre. Between Sept. 21 and Oct. 6, the city hosted two open houses and held an online surv
  
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• Advocates demand Alberta address shortage of early childhood educators

  30-11-2022 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  Child care groups say during the pandemic, about 4,000 early childhood educators left the industry and never came back.
  
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• Calgary takes steps to protect vulnerable population as temperature drops

  30-11-2022 20:12
  City officials say there's a plan in place to help Calgary's homeless as colder weather is expected to settle in this week. According to the forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada, temperatures are expected to plunge below -20 C for the next three nights. Daytime highs aren't expected to be much warmer, the agency reports. As a result of the situation, the city, along with its community partners, will provide more shelter oppportunities for vulnerable Calgarians. "We want to ensure
  
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• ‘Grid alert’ issued as temperatures plummet in Alberta

  30-11-2022 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  On Tuesday, the Alberta Electric System Operator, which operates the provincial power grid, issued an alert as temperatures continued to drop in parts of our province. 
  
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• New trial ordered for Calgary man acquitted in death of 4-year-old girl

  30-11-2022 19:27
  A Calgary man acquitted of aggravated assault in connection with the death of a four-year-old girl in his care will face a new trial after it was determined the original justice made errors. The Court of Appeal of Alberta determined Tyler Laberge's initial trial included mistakes on the part of the judge in his dismissal of the Crown's expert evidence as speculative. The victim died in hospital after suffering numerous injuries, including a life-threatening head injury, while alone with Laberge.
  
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• New trial ordered for Calgary man acquitted in assault of 4-year-old girl

  30-11-2022 19:27
  A Calgary man acquitted of aggravated assault in connection with injuries a four-year-old girl sustained while in his care will face a new trial after it was determined the original justice made errors. The Court of Appeal of Alberta determined Tyler Laberge's initial trial included mistakes on the part of the judge in his dismissal of the Crown's expert evidence as speculative. The victim arrived in hospital after suffering numerous injuries, including a life-threatening head injury, while alon
  
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• Temporary closures to continue at Bassano Health Centre's emergency department - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 19:25 via news.google.com
  Temporary closures to continue at Bassano Health Centre's emergency department  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Don Martin: Kenney's pandemic reign will appear competent in contrast to Smith's

  30-11-2022 19:20
  Eight years ago, Danielle Smith ended her first political fling by jumping into a dumpster fire. Having botched a merger attempt between two Alberta conservative parties, she was blocked as unworthy of re-election by her new political masters. Just three years ago, Jason Kenney capped a stellar career as a senior federal cabinet minister to launch the United Conservative Party and start what looked to be a long run as premier of Alberta. On the very same day this week, specifically Tuesday, the
  
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• Don Martin: Danielle Smith's antics suggest she could soon claim the title of Alberta's briefest premier

  30-11-2022 19:20
  Eight years ago, Danielle Smith ended her first political fling by jumping into a dumpster fire. Having botched a merger attempt between two Alberta conservative parties, she was blocked as unworthy of re-election by her new political masters. Just three years ago, Jason Kenney capped a stellar career as a senior federal cabinet minister to launch the United Conservative Party and start what looked to be a long run as premier of Alberta. On the very same day this week, specifically Tuesday, the
  
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• 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Northern Alberta felt by hundreds - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 18:51 via news.google.com
  5.8 magnitude earthquake in Northern Alberta felt by hundreds  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta sovereignty act damaging to business: Calgary Chamber of Commerce

  30-11-2022 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  CEO Deborah Yedlin says the proposed legislation creates investment uncertainty and will make it difficult for Alberta businesses to attract capital.
  
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• Lab services change to allow greater focus on hospital patients in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 18:19 via news.google.com
  Lab services change to allow greater focus on hospital patients in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alta. sovereignty act damaging to business: Calgary Chamber of Commerce

  30-11-2022 18:12
  The Calgary Chamber of Commerce says Alberta's proposed sovereignty act will be damaging to businesses. Chamber president and CEO Deborah Yedlin says the proposed legislation creates investment uncertainty and will make it difficult for Alberta businesses to attract capital. She says it also negatively affects Alberta's image, and will make it harder for Alberta businesses to attract young workers from other parts of the country. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced on Tuesday her flagship
  
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• Nothing off the table when it comes to Alberta sovereignty act: PM Trudeau

  30-11-2022 17:30
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while he's "not looking for a fight" with Alberta, the federal government is not taking anything off the table when it comes to how it may respond to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new 'sovereignty act.' "We know that the exceptional powers that the premier is choosing to give the Alberta government in bypassing the Alberta legislature, is causing a lot of eyebrows to raise in Alberta," Trudeau told reporters on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting on W
  
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• 'Not looking for a fight' but nothing off the table when it comes to Alberta sovereignty act, PM Trudeau says

  30-11-2022 17:30
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while he's "not looking for a fight" with Alberta, the federal government is not taking anything off the table when it comes to how it may respond to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new 'sovereignty act.' "We know that the exceptional powers that the premier is choosing to give the Alberta government in bypassing the Alberta legislature, is causing a lot of eyebrows to raise in Alberta," Trudeau told reporters on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting on W
  
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• 'Not looking for a fight' but nothing off the table when it comes to Alberta sovereignty act: PM Trudeau

  30-11-2022 17:30
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while he's "not looking for a fight" with Alberta, the federal government is not taking anything off the table when it comes to how it may respond to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new 'sovereignty act.' "We know that the exceptional powers that the premier is choosing to give the Alberta government in bypassing the Alberta legislature, is causing a lot of eyebrows to raise in Alberta," Trudeau told reporters on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting on W
  
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• Ottawa ‘not looking for a fight’ over Alberta sovereignty bill, Trudeau says

  30-11-2022 17:05 via globalnews.ca
  Speaking on his way into a caucus meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, Trudeau said the proposed 'exceptional powers' in the bill are 'causing a lot of eyebrows to raise in Alberta.'
  
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• Canada has most educated workforce in G7, according to StatCan - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 15:17 via news.google.com
  Canada has most educated workforce in G7, according to StatCan  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge City Council adopts 2023-2026 operating budget - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 14:44 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge City Council adopts 2023-2026 operating budget  Lethbridge News NowLethbridge city council approves 2023-26 operating budget, tax increase - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca  Global NewsLethbridge gets 5.1 per cent tax hike with new budget | CTV News  CTV News Calgary5.1 per cent municipal tax increase ratified after Lethbridge council vote  My Lethbridge NowLethbridge property tax increase is unacceptable  Lethbrige HeraldView Full Coverage
  
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• Enbridge raising quarterly dividend, releases 2023 financial guidance

  30-11-2022 14:37 via globalnews.ca
  Distributable cash flow per share is expected to be just above the midpoint of its range of $5.20 to $5.50 for this year.
  
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• Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney resigns legislature seat - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 14:25 via news.google.com
  Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney resigns legislature seat  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Enbridge raising quarterly dividend, releases financial guidance for 2023

  30-11-2022 14:08
  Enbridge Inc. is raising its quarterly dividend to shareholders. The pipeline company says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 88.75 cents per share, up from 86 cents per share. Based on Enbridge's closing share price of $55.52 on Tuesday, the shares will have a dividend yield of about 6.4 per cent. The increased payment to shareholders came as Enbridge reaffirmed its full-year guidance for adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes and depreciation in the top half of its range of $15.0
  
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• Canola contest aimed at Western Canadian producers - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 13:09 via news.google.com
  Canola contest aimed at Western Canadian producers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada-Morocco: Montreal's Moroccans thrilled for World Cup match despite elimination - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 10:19 via news.google.com
  Canada-Morocco: Montreal's Moroccans thrilled for World Cup match despite elimination  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Statistics Canada to shed light on commuting habits, labour force dynamics - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 10:09 via news.google.com
  Statistics Canada to shed light on commuting habits, labour force dynamics  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Southern Albertans embrace a newfound sport: walking football - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  30-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Southern Albertans embrace a newfound sport: walking football - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge sober shelter potential sites | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  30-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge sober shelter potential sites | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Interim sober shelter back to square one as Lethbridge City Council ... - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Interim sober shelter back to square one as Lethbridge City Council ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Capitals' Ovechkin passes Gretzky's NHL mark for road goals - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 08:18 via news.google.com
  Capitals' Ovechkin passes Gretzky's NHL mark for road goals  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Flames down Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers 6-2 - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 06:07 via news.google.com
  Calgary Flames down Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers 6-2  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Flames down Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers 6-2

  30-11-2022 06:05
  Dillon Dube scored short-handed and had two assists for the Calgary Flames in a 6-2 win over the visiting Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Rasmus Andersson, Jonathan Huberdeau, Tyler Toffoli and Andrew Mangiapane each had a goal and an assist, and Brett Ritchie also scored for the Flames (10-9-3), who improved to 5-4-1 in their past 10 games. Calgary goaltender Dan Vladar made 30 saves for the win. Nick Cousins and Sam Reinhart countered for the Panthers (10-9-4), who dropped to 3-4-3 in their past
  
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• Jets top Avalanche 5-0 behind Hellebuyck, Wheeler's scintillating performances - Lethbridge News Now

  30-11-2022 05:15 via news.google.com
  Jets top Avalanche 5-0 behind Hellebuyck, Wheeler's scintillating performances  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police seek public assistance locating senior missing, not dressed for cold

  30-11-2022 05:12
  As temperatures continue to drop, Calgary police need your help to find a missing senior, fast. Shera Kurji, 83, left her residence in the 100 block of 15 Avenue S.W. last Thursday and hasn’t been seen since. She has missed several appointments, which is unusual for her. She was reported missing on Tuesday, police said in a release on Tuesday night. "Police, along with her family, are concerned for her welfare," officers said. She is described as:5’1”; Slim; Brown-eyed; Black-h
  
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• Police seek public assistance locating missing senior not dressed for cold

  30-11-2022 05:12
  As temperatures continue to drop, Calgary police need your help to find a missing senior, fast. Shera Kurji, 83, left her residence in the 100 block of 15 Avenue S.W. last Thursday and hasn’t been seen since. She has missed several appointments, which is unusual for her. She was reported missing on Tuesday, police said in a release on Tuesday night. "Police, along with her family, are concerned for her welfare," officers said. She is described as:5’1”; Slim; Brown-eyed; Black-h
  
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• Confirmed sighting of missing Calgary senior not dressed for cold

  30-11-2022 05:12
  As temperatures continue to drop, Calgary police need your help to find a missing senior, fast. Shera Kurji, 83, left her residence in the 100 block of 15th Avenue S.W. last Thursday and hasn’t been seen since. She has missed several appointments, which is unusual for her. She was reported missing on Tuesday, police said in a release on Tuesday night. "Police, along with her family, are concerned for her welfare," officers said. Calgary Police Service officials confirmed early Wednesday mo
  
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