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• McMaster, CUPE to mediate in attempt to resolve teaching assistants’ strike

  08-12-2022 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  Negotiators will meet again on Dec. 9 in the hopes of resolving a two-and-half week work action taken by teaching assistants seeking pay increases and tuition reimbursements.
  
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• FedEx driver says he strangled Texas girl in van: warrant - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 23:53 via news.google.com
  FedEx driver says he strangled Texas girl in van: warrant  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary police officer cleared in shooting of stolen vehicle in Martindale

  08-12-2022 23:47
  Alberta's police watchdog has cleared a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer of any wrongdoing after he fired several shots at a stolen truck being driven erratically in the community of Martindale back in 2018. A report on the incident released by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on Thursday examined what happened leading up to the shooting. The officer in question was patrolling northeast Calgary in a marked police cruiser with a second officer on the evening of the shooting,
  
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• Edson teacher facing sex charges involving a child, police looking for additional victims

  08-12-2022 23:44
  A 50-year-old Alberta teacher is facing sex charges involving a child, and police believe there may be additional victims. Police began an investigation after getting a report of sexual interference involving a child on Nov. 24. On Wednesday, Brian Leroy Davison, 50, of Fort Assiniboine was arrested and charged with sexual interference, making sexually explicit material available to a child, and child luring. Davison is a teacher at École Pine Grove Middle School in Edson, which is attend
  
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• Edson teacher charged with luring a child and sexual interference

  08-12-2022 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  A 50-year-old man who teaches at a middle school in Edson, Alta., has been charged with several offences after an investigation into a report of sexual interference.
  
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• Alberta legislation would set up independent agency to investigate police complaints

  08-12-2022 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  The legislation would also require all jurisdictions with a population above 15,000 currently policed by the RCMP to establish civilian bodies to oversee policing priorities.
  
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• Alberta proposes new commission to handle complaints against police - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 23:05 via news.google.com
  Alberta proposes new commission to handle complaints against police  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Notley's premier portrait unveiled in Alberta Legislature; Smith attends meetings instead

  08-12-2022 22:52
  Rachel Notley shed a tear, gave a speech and accepted the honour of an official portrait as it was revealed during a customary ceremony Thursday. She also said, with a big smile, that she hopes to earn another painting by returning to the premier's chair soon. "I remain very much focused on my future," Notley said. "So I guess what I'm saying is, with your permission Mr. Speaker, I'd like to begin my 30-minute address laying out my case for a second portrait." Speaker and UCP MLA Nathan Cooper l
  
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• Shaking things up: University of Calgary researchers one step closer to predicting mega earthquakes

  08-12-2022 22:34
  Scientists in Calgary are looking at density changes in the earth's crust that impact gravity, so they can predict when a catastrophic event is coming and warn people before it happens. A mega earthquake is a seismic event with a magnitude of 9.0 or greater, occurring when the edge of one tectonic plate moves beneath the edge of another. Mega earthquakes are cyclical, occurring every 300 to 500 years. Scientists believe one is due in the Pacific Northwest within the next 50 years. Jeong Woo Kim,
  
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• Case against shooter dropped for lack of cooperation - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 22:25 via news.google.com
  Case against shooter dropped for lack of cooperation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ex-prison warden convicted of sexually abusing inmates - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 22:15 via news.google.com
  Ex-prison warden convicted of sexually abusing inmates  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Scrooge benched in favour of Little Women as Theatre Calgary holiday show

  08-12-2022 22:02
  If there's no "Bah, humbug" bellowing off the city's biggest stage, can it really be Christmas time in Calgary? After more than three decades of performing A Christmas Carol, the theatre is changing it up this holiday season. Concerned that a 40-person cast and crew was too big a COVID-19 risk, the theatre opted for a smaller production this year, said artistic director Stafford Arima, in a release. "We have long had a deep connection to Calgary’s holiday season, and we take this seriously
  
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• 'Potential culture clash': Some northerners critical of federal firearms bill - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 21:51 via news.google.com
  'Potential culture clash': Some northerners critical of federal firearms bill  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 21:44 via news.google.com
  Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary International Airport offers travel tips ahead of busy holiday season 

  08-12-2022 21:34
  The YYC Calgary International Airport is kicking off its busiest time of year as pre-pandemic levels of travellers arrive and depart in swarms for the holiday season. Upward of 50,000 guests per day are expected between Dec. 16 and Jan. 3, with the busiest days forecasted to be Dec. 22, 23 and 27. For those doing the math, that's approximately 1.3 million people making their way through the airport. The Calgary Airport Authority is asking travellers to plan ahead and be prepared before
  
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• Alberta pediatric doctors plead for proactive approach to reduce viral transmission in youth

  08-12-2022 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta pediatricians are calling for more public messaging surrounding vaccine efficacy and safety as they say the province has the highest pediatric influenza activity in Canada.
  
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• Judge rejects request for second appeal for Calgary police officer in assault case

  08-12-2022 21:27
  A Calgary police officer who slammed a handcuffed woman to the ground face first has been denied another appeal of his original conviction. Const. Alex Dunn, 36, was found guilty in December 2020 of assault causing bodily harm, and was given a 30-day conditional sentence that involved a combination of 24-hour house arrest followed by house arrest with a curfew. Dunn had brought in Dalia Kafi in December 2017 for breaking a curfew. A security camera in the arrest area at Calgary police headquarte
  
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• Former Calgary police officer denied appeal in assault case

  08-12-2022 21:27
  A former Calgary police officer who slammed a handcuffed woman to the ground face first has been denied another appeal of his original conviction. Alex Dunn was found guilty in December, 2020 of assault causing bodily harm, and was given a 30 day conditional sentence which involved a combination of 24-hour house arrest followed by house arrest with a curfew. The constable had brought in Dalia Kafi in December 2017 for breaking a curfew. A security camera in the arrest area at Calgary police head
  
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• Quebec economic update: A lot of uncertainty in 2023, Girard says - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 21:21 via news.google.com
  Quebec economic update: A lot of uncertainty in 2023, Girard says  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Penguins' Letang returns to practice 10 days after stroke - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 21:10 via news.google.com
  Penguins' Letang returns to practice 10 days after stroke  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Defence Department reviewing contracts with Ontario company linked to China - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 20:53 via news.google.com
  Defence Department reviewing contracts with Ontario company linked to China  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Begelton signs contract extension to remain a Stampeder

  08-12-2022 20:45
  The Calgary Stampeders'  leading receiver, CFL all-star Reggie Begelton, will return to the team after signing a contract that keeps him through the 2024 season. Begelton caught 85 passes for 957 yards in 2022, appearing in all 18 regular-season games. Among those were 27 catches that converted second downs. In the Western Semi-Final against the B.C. Lions, he caught seven passes for78 yards and returned one punt for 13 yards. Over a five-year Stampeder career, Begelton has 243 receptions f
  
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• CRTC rejects Telus’ request to charge credit card processing fee for some services

  08-12-2022 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  On Aug. 8, Telus filed an application with the CRTC to introduce a credit card processing fee of 1.5 per cent, plus taxes, for payments made with a credit card.
  
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• Prosecutor says Alberta Mounties failed at police work in manslaughter trial

  08-12-2022 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  Cpl. Randy Stenger and Const. Jessica Brown are accused in the fatal shooting of Clayton Crawford on July 3, 2018, near Whitecourt, Alta., northwest of Edmonton.
  
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• Lawyer of Mountie charged with manslaughter says ‘he did as he was trained’

  08-12-2022 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  Cpl. Randy Stenger and Const. Jessica Brown are accused in the fatal shooting of Clayton Crawford on July 3, 2018, near Whitecourt, Alta., northwest of Edmonton.
  
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• Defence says Alberta Mountie was doing her job when she shot at man 8 times

  08-12-2022 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  The defence lawyer for an Alberta Mountie charged with manslaughter says his client was doing her job when she fired shots at a man that she thought was the suspect of a shooting.
  
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• Federal environment minister certifies 14 bird-friendly cities in six provinces - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 19:48 via news.google.com
  Federal environment minister certifies 14 bird-friendly cities in six provinces  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Flames recall AHL Player of the Month Matthew Phillips

  08-12-2022 19:46
  The Calgary Flames called up forward Matthew Phillips Thursday. The American Hockey League's Player of the Month for November has been tearing up the AHL this season. In 20 games with the Calgary Wranglers, Phillips leads the league with 15 goals and 15 assists for 30 points. That included 18 points in November. The 24-year-old Calgary native is in his fifth pro season, coming off a 2021-22 season in which he set career highs with 31 goals and 68 points.Called@NHLFlames pic.twitter.com/HNyuoH0FC
  
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• Phones ain't where the Hart is: Comedy fans to enjoy cell phone-free Saddledome show

  08-12-2022 19:44
  Comedian turned Hollywood heavyweight Kevin Hart will hit the Scotiabank Saddledome stage Thursday night but don't expect to catch any of his performance on social media. Hart's lone Calgary show of his ongoing Reality Check tour has been designated as phone and smartwatch free. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as security will involve additional steps before the performance begins. All cell phones and smartwatches will be silenced by attendees and placed in sealed pouches that they will keep
  
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• Calgary tube park opens for 2022-23 season next week

  08-12-2022 19:44
  The ski and snowboard hill at Canada Olympic Park is open and WinSport says the facility's tube park will be soon be too. The Servus Tube Park opens for the 2022-23 season on Dec. 17. It has eight lanes to slide down and, once you're at the bottom of the hill, a magic carpet to bring you and your tube back to the top.  WinSport says the park is a "wildly enjoyable winter activity" for the whole family. This year marks the tube park's eighth in operation. Tickets are available on WinSport's
  
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• TC Energy shuts down Keystone pipeline system after leak in Kansas

  08-12-2022 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  The size and scope of the spill remains unknown, but analysts say Canadian crude could suffer a significant price impact if the pipeline is shut down for more than a few days.
  
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• Keystone pipeline shut after oil release into Kansas creek

  08-12-2022 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  TC Energy on Thursday said it shut the 622,000 barrel-per-day Keystone pipeline and was responding to an oil release into a creek about 20 miles south of Steele City, Nebraska.
  
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• "Emergency Scam" reports prompt provincial warning from RCMP - My Lethbridge Now

  08-12-2022 19:24 via news.google.com
  "Emergency Scam" reports prompt provincial warning from RCMP  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Trudeau says Ottawa to work constructively with Alberta after sovereignty act passes

  08-12-2022 19:06
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is going to work as constructively as possible with Alberta after lawmakers passed Premier Danielle Smith's controversial sovereignty act. "We are not going to get into arguing about something that obviously is the Alberta government trying to push back at the federal government," Trudeau said Thursday in Ottawa. "We are going to continue to work as constructively as possible." The legislature passed the legislation overnight after stripp
  
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• Trans Mountain fined for 2020 death of pipeline worker in west Edmonton

  08-12-2022 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  The regulator has issued total fines of $164,000 against the company in connection with the death of a worker on Oct. 27, 2020.
  
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• $300,000 in grant funding earmarked for southern Alberta projects - My Lethbridge Now

  08-12-2022 18:50 via news.google.com
  $300,000 in grant funding earmarked for southern Alberta projects  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Calgary EMS management practices subject of investigation by AHS

  08-12-2022 18:47
  Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirms an investigation is underway in Calgary related to "some EMS management practices," though the organization is declining to provide further details. Two sources have confirmed to CTV News that the investigation is related to allegations that EMS senior leadership had been approving overtime payments for some of its salaried managers and supervisors in Calgary. Two senior leaders were walked off of AHS property this week as part of the investigation, the sou
  
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• Trans Mountain Corp. fined for 2020 death of pipeline expansion worker

  08-12-2022 18:41
  The Canada Energy Regulator has issued financial penalties against Trans Mountain Corp. related to the 2020 death of a worker. The regulator says the Crown corporation failed to take all reasonable care to ensure the safety and security of workers on the day of the incident. The incident occurred on Oct. 27, 2020, when a person working near Edmonton, Alta. on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project was fatally injured. The person was disassembling a trench box at the time. The regulator ha
  
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• Kicker Sean Whyte sticking with B.C. Lions through 2023 season - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 18:38 via news.google.com
  Kicker Sean Whyte sticking with B.C. Lions through 2023 season  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Prime Minister says Ottawa will work constructively with Alberta after sovereignty act passes

  08-12-2022 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  The Alberta legislature passed the legislation overnight after stripping out a provision that would have granted the provincial cabinet extraordinary powers.
  
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• No injuries reported in North Lethbridge garage fire - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 17:43 via news.google.com
  No injuries reported in North Lethbridge garage fire  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions passes House - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 17:43 via news.google.com
  Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions passes House  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pronghorn Athletics celebrates student-athletes named Academic All-Canadians - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 17:21 via news.google.com
  Pronghorn Athletics celebrates student-athletes named Academic All-Canadians  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jamie Brown and Adam Revet named Kodiaks Athletes of the Week - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 17:00 via news.google.com
  Jamie Brown and Adam Revet named Kodiaks Athletes of the Week  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright joins Canada's world junior team - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 16:22 via news.google.com
  Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright joins Canada's world junior team  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta investing $55 million to increase affordable housing programs - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 15:53 via news.google.com
  Alberta investing $55 million to increase affordable housing programs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• TC Energy shuts down Keystone pipeline system after leak in Nebraska

  08-12-2022 15:33
  TC Energy Corp. says it has shut down its Keystone pipeline after a leak in Nebraska. The company says it has mobilized people and equipment in response to a confirmed release of oil into a creek, about 32 kilometres south of Steele City, Neb. TC Energy says an emergency shutdown and response was initiated Wednesday night after a pressure drop in the system was detected.  It says the affected segment of the pipeline has been isolated and booms have been deployed to prevent the leaked oil fr
  
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• Calm conditions make for a mild Thursday in Calgary

  08-12-2022 15:27
  The polar vortex will continue to swirl away through the territories, and gives way to a prairie ridge that gives us another little boost today. Out of the six o’clock hour, Calgary was already hovering just slightly below the freezing mark, which bodes well for a positive high on the day; plenty of sunshine will also help out. However, gusts are something of a non-factor. That's the limiting factor for our Thursday. In positive news further down the line – or, rather, not so much 'p
  
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• EU: Croatia to enter Europe's ID-check-free area in January - Lethbridge News Now

  08-12-2022 15:02 via news.google.com
  EU: Croatia to enter Europe's ID-check-free area in January  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada's Olympic gold medallists in speedskating have eye on world record

  08-12-2022 14:42
  After an Olympic gold medal, going where no team has gone before drives Isabelle Weidemann, Ivanie Blondin and Valérie Maltais. The trio captured gold in women's team pursuit in Beijing in February after four years of making the event a priority in their training.  Canadian women have a strong history in the six-lap race, which features two teams of three racing both the clock and each other, but Ottawa's Weidemann and Blondin and Maltais of La Baie, Que., are Canada's first Olympic
  
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