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• Cold weather closes Servus Tube Park Sunday, ski and snowboarding to remain open

  17-12-2022 23:54
  The cold weather wreaked a little havoc at WinSport Saturday. The outdoor winter sport mecca announced late Saturday afternoon that the Servus Tube Park which just opened Saturday, will be closed Sunday. The ski and snowboard hill will remain open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but with temperatures predicted to remain below -20 Monday, the ski and snowboard hill will also close Monday, along with the Servus Tube Park. Chilly temperatures are forecast to stick around for Tuesday and Wednesday, but
  
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• Veterans Association Food Bank spreads holiday warmth on bitterly cold day

  17-12-2022 23:24
  It might have been frosty outside Saturday, but there were a lot of warm feelings generated by the Veteran's Food Bank of Southern Alberta. That's because the food bank handed out hundreds of Christmas hampers to veterans in need, spreading a little holiday joy on a day when the wind chill teetered on 30 below zero. According to the food bank operations manager Charles Redecker, about 50 hampers were delivered outside the city all the way up to the Red Deer-Sylvan Lake area, with just under 200
  
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• One dead in early-morning fire in Drumheller

  17-12-2022 20:30
  A man is dead following a house fire in Drumheller early Saturday morning. At 1:30 a.m., Drumheller RCMP received a report of a house fire at a home on South Railway Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the house was burnt down and had "likely been on fire for some time." Working with fire investigators, officers located human remains inside the home. The death was not deemed suspicious in nature. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
  
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• Last-minute Christmas shoppers encouraged to support local Calgary businesses

  17-12-2022 20:03
  With just a week to go until Christmas, local Calgary shop owners are making a final push for business in what’s typically their ‘make’ or ‘break’ season for sales. It’s why the business districts of Kensington and Inglewood are hosting their final weekend of holiday activities to drive traffic to the areas. Despite plunging temperatures, Calgarians are invited to enjoy free hot chocolate, live musical performances and horse drawn carriage rides with Santa Cla
  
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• Iran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie

  17-12-2022 19:48
  Iranian authorities arrested one of the country's most renowned actresses Saturday on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests that grip the country, state media said. The report by IRNA said Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie "The Salesman," was detained a week after she made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with the first man recently executed for crimes allegedly committed during the protests. The announcement is the latest in a series of celebrity ar
  
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• Suncor faces charges related to injury of offshore Nfld. worker: regulator

  17-12-2022 19:29
  Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil and gas regulator says it has laid charges against Suncor Energy Inc. for alleged offenses related to the injury of a worker on the company's Terra Nova offshore platform. The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board says the charges are related to the injury of a worker on Dec. 29, 2019, who fell from a ladder while conducting gas testing. The board alleges that Suncor failed to ensure all workers had a properly attac
  
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• Women's soccer league organizers aim for 2025 kickoff

  17-12-2022 19:02
  More details were revealed Friday about the plan for a pro women's soccer club in Calgary. The Foothills Soccer Club intends to be one of the founding members of an eight-team league. Friday, former national team player Diana Matheson was in Calgary to promote the plan. She's one of the founders of "Project 8", the organization behind the new league. Kickoff is scheduled for 2025 and the Foothills Club says it will open opportunities for both women and girls.Thanks so much for having me yesterda
  
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• Roughnecks romp to 14-5 victory in Vancouver

  17-12-2022 17:27
  The Calgary Roughnecks ran roughshod over the Vancouver Warriors, defeating them 14-5 in a National Lacrosse League (NLL) match Friday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Seven different Roughnecks scored in the first half. Tanner Cook on a power play, followed by Jesse King, Kyle Waters, Shane Simpson, Jeff Cornwall and Zach Herreweyers all scored singles, with Haiden Dickson potting a pair.FINAL SCORE THREADLed by Christian Del Bianco (48 Saves) and Haiden Dickson (4 goals) the Roughnecks domi
  
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• Black ice, changing conditions along Hwy. 2 between Red Deer and Airdrie

  17-12-2022 16:06
  The RCMP reported difficult driving conditions on Highway 2 between Airdrie and Red Deer early Saturday, as the weather took a turn for the worse. Black ice and changing conditions are impacting visibility and surface traction on the highway. Around 3:24 a.m., on northbound Highway 2, west of Millet, the road was closed due to a jackknifed semi. A detour was set up on site.NB QEII at jct Hwy616, west of Millet, CLOSED due to jackknifed semi. A detour is set up on site. Drive with caution in the
  
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• Black ice, changing conditions along Highway 2 between Red Deer and Airdrie

  17-12-2022 16:06
  The RCMP reported difficult driving conditions on Highway 2 between Airdrie and Red Deer early Saturday, as the weather took a turn for the worse. Black ice and changing conditions are impacting visibility and surface traction on the highway. Around 3:24 a.m., on northbound Highway 2, west of Millet, the road was closed due to a jackknifed semi. A detour was set up on site.NB QEII at jct Hwy616, west of Millet, CLOSED due to jackknifed semi. A detour is set up on site. Drive with caution in the
  
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• Croatia leads Morocco in thrilling battle for third at 2022 World Cup

  17-12-2022 15:36
  After falling short to Argentina and France in the semifinals, Croatia and Morocco can still look to wrap up the 2022 World Cup on a positive note as they battle for third place. Croatia, runners-up at the 2018 tournament, could bid farewell to 37-year-old Luka Modric at his final World Cup. Morocco, meanwhile, looks to make more history after becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the final four. Breakout players Josko Gvardiol, Dominik Livakovic, Sofyan Amrabat and Yassine Bounou
  
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• Croatia claims third place at 2022 World Cup after thrilling win against Morocco

  17-12-2022 15:36
  A thrilling 90 minutes in Qatar saw Croatia finish third in the 2022 World Cup after a 2-1 win. After falling short to Argentina and France in the semifinals, both Croatia and Morocco looked to finish their campaigns on a positive note.The World Cup stars who could be on the move after Qatar The highs and lows of the 2022 World Cup 'We have set the bar high': Morocco's miraculous World Cup run ends in defeatBut now, Croatia has finished in the top three for a consecutive World Cup after losing t
  
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• Croatia claims third at 2022 World Cup after thrilling Morocco win

  17-12-2022 15:36
  A thrilling 90 minutes in Qatar saw Croatia finish third in the 2022 World Cup after a 2-1 win. After falling short to Argentina and France in the semifinals, both Croatia and Morocco looked to finish their campaigns on a positive note.The World Cup stars who could be on the move after Qatar The highs and lows of the 2022 World CupBut now, Croatia has finished in the top three for a consecutive World Cup after losing the 2018 final to France, while Morocco can still keep its head held high after
  
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• Croatia and Morocco battle for third at 2022 World Cup

  17-12-2022 15:36
  After falling short to Argentina and France in the semifinals, Croatia and Morocco can still look to wrap up the 2022 World Cup on a positive note as they battle for third place. Croatia, runners-up at the 2018 tournament, could bid farewell to 37-year-old Luka Modric at his final World Cup. Morocco, meanwhile, looks to make more history after becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the final four. Breakout players Josko Gvardiol, Dominik Livakovic, Sofyan Amrabat and Yassine Bounou
  
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• Head coach Deschamps, France feeling 'alone' ahead of World Cup final

  17-12-2022 13:41
  France coach Didier Deschamps knows most neutral fans want Argentina to win the World Cup final to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from soccer's biggest tournament. In fact, Deschamps even believes some people in France hope that happens, too. "I'm fine being alone in the world -- that doesn't bother me," he said with a smile. It feels like Deschamps and his France team have been up against it throughout the tournament. The World Cup started for France with a deluge of injuries, with Kari
  
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• Lethbridge County passes 2023 interim budget - Lethbrige Herald

  17-12-2022 12:13 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge County passes 2023 interim budget  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: At last, some good news about health care - Saltwire

  17-12-2022 11:48 via news.google.com
  GAIL LETHBRIDGE: At last, some good news about health care  Saltwire
  
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• Hurricanes Shutout 6-0 by Rockets - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  17-12-2022 10:16 via news.google.com
  Hurricanes Shutout 6-0 by Rockets  Lethbridge Hurricanes
  
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• Kyrou scores twice as St. Louis Blues hand Calgary Flames fifth straight loss

  17-12-2022 06:01
  Jordan Kyrou scored twice on Friday as the St. Louis Blues made it three wins in a row with a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. Ivan Barbashev and Pavel Buchnevich had two-point games for St. Louis (15-15-1) with a goal and assist each. Brandon Saad also scored. Connor Mackey scored both goals for Calgary (13-12-6), which is winless in its past five (0-2-3) and received boos from the home crowd as the final buzzer went. Dillon Dube and Elias Lindholm each had two assists. Thomas Greiss made 4
  
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• Kelowna Rockets roll out of Lethbridge with first shutout of the ... - Castanet.net

  17-12-2022 06:00 via news.google.com
  Kelowna Rockets roll out of Lethbridge with first shutout of the ...  Castanet.net
  
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• Canada’s Blondin back on podium in 5,000 metres

  17-12-2022 03:37 via globalnews.ca
  Ivanie Blondin returned to the World Cup podium in speedskating's longest distance for women.
  
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• Councillors approve 2023 operating and capital budget for Lethbridge County

  17-12-2022 02:44 via globalnews.ca
  Lethbridge County council has approved its 2023 operating and capital budget for the next year with an average tax increase of 4.1 per cent after projected growth.
  
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• Councillors approve 2023 operating and capital budget for ... - Global News

  17-12-2022 02:44 via news.google.com
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• Calgary firefighters finish second in LEGO Masters season finale

  17-12-2022 02:34
  The season finale of Fox-TV's LEGO Masters reality show featured a perfect (snow) storm of sorts, when all the finalists turned out to be Canadians. That included a pair of firefighters from Calgary, Stephen Joo and Stephen Cassley, whose final build recreated a majestic mountain scene that included Chateau Lake Louise, changing fall colours and the Aurora Borealis. The duo finished second in Wednesday's finale. Earlier in the third season of LEGO Masters, CTV News spoke to Joo and Cassley about
  
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• Suncor faces charges related to injury of offshore Newfoundland worker: regulator

  17-12-2022 02:32 via globalnews.ca
  Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil and gas regulator says it has laid charges against Suncor for alleged offences related to the injury of a worker.
  
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• Alberta will try to name rodeo its official sport for 2nd time

  17-12-2022 01:26 via globalnews.ca
  On March 22, 2021, eight UCP MLAs spoke of the importance of rodeo to the province in debate, including Lovely.
  
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• IRC spreading holiday cheer for second year - My Lethbridge Now

  17-12-2022 00:58 via news.google.com
  IRC spreading holiday cheer for second year  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Lawsuit alleges medical records falsified in sudden death of Alta. woman, $6M sought

  17-12-2022 00:55
  A lawsuit filed by the widower of a 40-year-old Hanna, Alta., woman claims medical records were "intentionally falsified" and that staff "did not use reasonable and proper skill or care" and "did not follow accepted medical practices in (her) diagnosis and treatment." The lawsuit filed Nov. 29 names Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Hanna Health Centre as defendants, as well as doctors and nurses who were involved in the care of Lillian Vanasse that began on Christmas night 2020. The allegat
  
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• Critics concerned Alberta's newly increased physician subsidy won’t help doctor shortage

  17-12-2022 00:54
  On Thursday, Alberta's provincial government announced it would be investing an additional $20 million annually into the Business Cost Program – in addition to the $80 million already being invested into the program.  The subsidy helps to cover business costs and allow physicians to keep their practices open. The top-up will mean an extra $2,300 annually for each physician in the province. "These changes will help strengthen Alberta's health care system," said Health Minister Jason Co
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes rolling ahead of Christmas break - Lethbridge ... - Global News

  17-12-2022 00:53 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Hurricanes rolling ahead of Christmas break - Lethbridge ...  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes rolling ahead of Christmas break

  17-12-2022 00:53 via globalnews.ca
  Since entering November with a losing record, the ‘Canes have won 13 of their last 17 games and now sit second in the central division.
  
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• Calgary senior concerned she won't be able to afford mortgage come her renewal

  17-12-2022 00:29
  Calgary senior Brenda Willy is still living in the house she bought 36 years ago, but now she's worried she might have to sell. "I had left my husband and was looking for a place to live," said the Midnapore resident. "I came across this place and snapped it up. I've been in love with it ever since.  I have so many memories here." Willy says her mortgage is up for renewal next summer, and with interest rates going up, she expects to pay close to $300 more a month – money she says
  
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• See Santa in person again at Lethbridge's Movie Mill | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  17-12-2022 00:10 via news.google.com
  See Santa in person again at Lethbridge's Movie Mill | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 'It's a tradition': in-person Santa visits return to Lethbridge

  17-12-2022 00:10
  With nine days to go until Christmas, many in Lethbridge are getting into the holiday spirit with Santa photos. "It's great to be back," said Santa on Friday. With COVID-19 restrictions relaxed and no more social distancing, in-person visits have returned. "Sometimes, you have to adjust to things and we've had to do Zoom calls and that's how we've been able to keep in touch with a lot of the children around here," Santa said. "Zoom calls have been very good, but it sure is better to be back in p
  
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