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• TC Energy issues update on Kansas oil spill

  11-12-2022 23:43
  TC Energy issued an update Sunday on the status of an oil spill in a creek in northeastern Kansas that resulted in the shutdown of the company's Keystone pipeline system. The cause of the leak has not yet been determined, and no re-start timeline has been confirmed, the company said in the update published on its website. The spill, into a creek in Washington County, Kansas, about 240 km northwest of Kansas City took place Wednesday night following a drop in pipeline pressure. By Thursday, the c
  
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• Centre for Newcomers looking to hire 38 new employees

  11-12-2022 21:31
  The Centre for Newcomers is looking to hire dozens of people to help with increased demand. The organization received an increase in federal funding to hire 38 more workers, increasing the staff to 300, but CEO Anila Le Yuen says even then, they will be short-staffed. "We know that the immigration levels that the federal government has announced are increasing," Yuen said. "Also, over the last year, a huge influx of newcomers are coming into Calgary." Saturday, the organization gave some newcome
  
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• Canada’s aging work force root of labour crunch: ‘This was always going to bite us’

  11-12-2022 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  Concerned business groups have proposed a number of possible solutions to the looming demographic crisis, from boosting immigration to finding ways to retain older Canadians.
  
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• Airdrie firefighter receives service medal from longtime Lamont firefighter - his dad

  11-12-2022 19:38
  A special honour for an Alberta firefighter was made even better by the person who presented the award. Airdrie firefighter Marc Helton got his exemplary service medal from his dad John Helton of the Lamont Fire Department. The medal recognizes 20 years of service, first at Lamont Fire Department alongside his dad, then in Airdrie. It was a proud moment for Marc, and father John, who has been quite the example. Helton Sr. has served over 49 years and still works as assistant deputy chief.
  
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• 'Intriguing' Adam Fantilli hoping to crack Canada's world junior roster - Lethbridge News Now

  11-12-2022 19:08 via news.google.com
  'Intriguing' Adam Fantilli hoping to crack Canada's world junior roster  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police investigating fatal altercation in northwest Calgary

  11-12-2022 18:36
  Calgary police are investigating after a deceased male was discovered Saturday night in northwest Calgary. An EMS spokesperson confirmed to CTV News that a call came in at 9:15 p.m. Saturday about an incident on the 2200 block of 12 Avenue N.W. Police investigating the incident believe it was started between two drivers following a near collision on 12 Ave.  EMS discovered an injured man in his mid-30s and transported him to hospital. The second man was discovered in the 1500 block of 22A S
  
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• Police investigating after deceased male discovered

  11-12-2022 18:36
  Calgary police are investigating after a deceased male was discovered Saturday night. An EMS spokesperson confirmed to CTV News that a call came in at 9:15 p.m. Saturday about an incident on the 2200 block of 12 Avenue N.W. EMS discovered an injured man in his mid-30s and transported him to hospital. EMS also found a deceased male in a second, unidentified location. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
  
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• Holdener beats Shiffrin for 2nd World Cup slalom win - Lethbridge News Now

  11-12-2022 18:04 via news.google.com
  Holdener beats Shiffrin for 2nd World Cup slalom win  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Zoo needs to name two flaming red pandas

  11-12-2022 17:11
  The Calgary Zoo wants your help naming a set of furry twins. A pair of red pandas were born in June, but the boy and girl only made their public debut this fall. The theme for their names is "the sun", due to their fiery, flaming red coats and their mom's name, which is Nepali for Dawn.To cast a vote, go here. Voting closes December 19.We’re seeing red… panda cubs! The twins, a male & female, were born in June and made their public debut on habitat in October. Now it's time to n
  
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• Calgary Zoo needs to name 2 flaming red pandas

  11-12-2022 17:11
  The Calgary Zoo wants your help naming a set of furry twins. A pair of red pandas were born in June, but the boy and girl only made their public debut this fall. The theme for their names is "the sun," due to their fiery, flaming red coats and their mom's name, which is Nepali for Dawn.To cast a vote, go here. Voting closes December 19.We’re seeing red… panda cubs! The twins, a male & female, were born in June and made their public debut on habitat in October. Now it's time to n
  
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• Hot goalie stifles Hitmen in loss to Regina

  11-12-2022 16:48
  The Hitmen ran into a hot goalie in Regina Saturday night, and the result was a 5-2 loss to the Pats. Pats goaltender Drew Sim was the story, stopping 38 of 40 Hitmen shots, including 19 in the third period as the Hitmen pushed to tie the score. Captain Riley Fiddler-Schultz scored both goals for the Calgary, giving him a team-leading 16 this season. His second made it a one-goal game with just under three minutes to play, but Regina countered with two empty-net goals to ice the victory. Tanner
  
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• 'It is your new normal': Canada's aging workforce root of national labour shortage

  11-12-2022 16:45
  When Dan Gallagher looks around his company, he sees a lot of retirement parties in his future. While it's not something he formally tracks, the CEO of Mikisew Group -- a Fort McMurray, Alta.-based company that specializes in oilsands site services, maintenance, logistics and construction -- knows he's got more employees approaching the end of their careers than just starting out. "I take a walk around our shop, and around our field services workforce, and I can clearly see that demographic. It'
  
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• ”Opportunities to invest': Experts say space business needs boost in Canada - Lethbridge News Now

  11-12-2022 16:12 via news.google.com
  ”Opportunities to invest': Experts say space business needs boost in Canada  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Marner nets OT winner, extends point streak to 22 games as Maple Leafs top Flames 5-4

  11-12-2022 16:02
  Although Mitch Marner was the hero on Saturday, he shared the spotlight with William Nylander. Marner scored the game-winning goal 43 seconds into overtime to push the Toronto Maple Leafs past the Calgary Flames 5-4 and extend his franchise-record point streak to 22 games. Nylander, meanwhile, enjoyed a five-point night, including two goals and an assist on Marner's winner. Only 29 games old into the season, the 26-year-old Nylander has scored 17 times, halfway to his career-high 34 go
  
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• Scottish officials: Lockerbie bomb suspect is in US custody - Lethbridge News Now

  11-12-2022 14:40 via news.google.com
  Scottish officials: Lockerbie bomb suspect is in US custody  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada's Jasmine Baird strikes World Cup gold in Big Air - Lethbridge News Now

  11-12-2022 03:31 via news.google.com
  Canada's Jasmine Baird strikes World Cup gold in Big Air  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• “It’s a matter of training and confidence”: Calgary WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

  11-12-2022 01:43 via globalnews.ca
  A Calgary war veteran celebrating his 100th birthday credits his time in military service for his longevity.
  
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• Canadian speedskating team strikes double gold at World Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  11-12-2022 00:00 via news.google.com
  Canadian speedskating team strikes double gold at World Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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