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• Calgary police request public assistance locating southeast Calgary woman missing since late November

  07-01-2023 23:47
  Calgary police are asking for the public's help in locating a southeast Calgary woman who has gone missing. Stephanie Tara Hamilton-Piskopos, 28, was last seen Wednesday, Nov. 23, in the southeast Calgary community of Dover. She's described as 170 centimetres (5'7") tall, weighing 45 kilograms (100 pounds), with a slim build, blue eyes and shoulder-length dirty blond hair. In a statement Saturday, police say foul play isn't suspected but there is concern for Hamilton-Piskopos' well being as she
  
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• Calgary police request public assistance locating northeast Calgary woman missing since late November

  07-01-2023 23:47
  Calgary police are asking for the public's help in locating a northeast Calgary woman who has gone missing. Stephanie Tara Hamilton-Piskopos, 28, was last seen Wednesday, Nov. 23, in the northeast Calgary community of Dover. She's described as 170 centimetres (5'7") tall, weighing 45 kilograms (100 pounds), with a slim build, blue eyes and shoulder-length dirty blond hair. In a statement Saturday, police say foul play isn't suspected but there is concern for Hamilton-Piskopos' well being as she
  
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• Calgary police request public assistance locating Calgary woman missing since late November

  07-01-2023 23:47
  Calgary police are asking for the public's help in locating a southeast Calgary woman who has gone missing. Stephanie Tara Hamilton-Piskopos, 28, was last seen Wednesday, Nov. 23, in the southeast Calgary community of Dover. She's described as 170 centimetres (5'7") tall, weighing 45 kilograms (100 pounds), with a slim build, blue eyes and shoulder-length dirty blond hair. In a statement Saturday, police say foul play isn't suspected but there is concern for Hamilton-Piskopos' well being as she
  
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• Heritage Park exhibit to explore stories, artifacts of Calgary's Chinese community

  07-01-2023 23:31
  Heritage Park will showcase a part of Calgary history in greater depth than ever before with its new exhibition We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown. The exhibit, which opens next Saturday, combines storytelling with a treasure trove of artifacts, photographs, clothing and other items that help to tell the story of a community that's been a part of Calgary for as long as there's been a Calgary, says Kesia Kvill, chief curator of Heritage Park. "It originally was put on by Lougheed House,"
  
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• Ukrainian refugee families honoring holiday traditions in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  07-01-2023 21:42 via news.google.com
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• Residents evacuate units in early-morning fire in southwest Calgary condo

  07-01-2023 20:16
  Multiple fire crews responded to a fire in a condominium in southwest Calgary early Saturday morning. The incident happened at 35 Richard Court S.W.According to several residents who spoke to CTV News, alarms went off around 4:50 a.m. "When we exited our unit shortly thereafter, the hallway was filled with smoke," said Dave, who lives in a unit close to the one where the fire was. "I believe it was a unit fairly close to mine just across the hall that actually – I don't know if it was the
  
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• New federal funding available to support charities' pandemic recovery - Lethbridge News Now

  07-01-2023 20:13 via news.google.com
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• Alberta Health Services hosting chronic pain management ... - Lethbridge News Now

  07-01-2023 20:09 via news.google.com
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• Jeremy Renner celebrates 52nd birthday in the hospital after snowplow accident

  07-01-2023 20:02
  Jeremy Renner is celebrating his 52nd birthday with a message of gratitude to his medical care team. The actor is continuing to recover from injuries sustained in a snowplow accident. "Thank you renowned medical ICU team for beginning this journey," Renner wrote on an image shared to his Instagram story. The snapshot shows the actor in a hospital bed, surrounded by medical professionals. The late Friday post is the third update Renner shared since being hospitalized. He underwent two surgeries f
  
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• GAME DAY: Hurricanes Continue Homestand Against Oil Kings ... - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  07-01-2023 19:55 via news.google.com
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• Hamlin's recovery continues, still in critical condition

  07-01-2023 18:46
  Doctors described Damar Hamlin's neurological function as “excellent” Saturday, as the Buffalo Bills safety continued making progress in his recovery after having to be resuscitated on the field in a game at Cincinnati on Monday. In providing their daily update on Hamlin, the Bills said the player continues to breathe on his own but remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Hamlin took a major step forward in his recovery on Friday when he was take
  
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• Demar Hamlin, still critical, continues recovery, tweets thanks

  07-01-2023 18:46
  Doctors described Damar Hamlin's neurological function as "excellent" Saturday, as the Buffalo Bills safety continued making progress in his recovery after having to be resuscitated on the field in a game at Cincinnati on Monday. In providing their daily update on Hamlin, the Bills said the player continues to breathe on his own but remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Hamlin took a major step forward in his recovery on Friday when he was taken off a vent
  
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• Damar Hamlin, still critical, continues recovery, tweets thanks

  07-01-2023 18:46
  Doctors described Damar Hamlin's neurological function as "excellent" Saturday, as the Buffalo Bills safety continued making progress in his recovery after having to be resuscitated on the field in a game at Cincinnati on Monday. In providing their daily update on Hamlin, the Bills said the player continues to breathe on his own but remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Hamlin took a major step forward in his recovery on Friday when he was taken off a vent
  
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• In the rings: formative steps underway for curling players' association

  07-01-2023 18:06
  A new quadrennial has done little to improve the often perplexing elite curling scene. A sport that still clings to amateur roots despite a growing shift to professional status seems stunted by a lack of unity among the various power brokers. Many elite domestic and international curlers have had issues for years with scheduling, convoluted ranking point setups, rule changes and in many cases, a general lack of communication.  "There's not a whole lot of working together with this," Canadia
  
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• Hitmen come out on top in Moose Jaw shooutout

  07-01-2023 16:22
  The Hitmen defeated Moose Jaw in a tense overtime game Friday night. Zac Funk scored in the fourth round of a shootout, giving Calgary a 2-1 victory. Hitmen goaltender Ethan Buenaventura stopped 35 shots and was named the game's second star. Riley Fiddler-Shultz had the other goal for the Hitmen and was named the game's first star.3/3 on the roadpic.twitter.com/BdE9i47Udx — Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) January 7, 2023The Hitmen wrap up a four game Saskatchewan road trip Sunday in Regina aga
  
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• Hitmen come out on top in Moose Jaw shootout

  07-01-2023 16:22
  The Hitmen defeated Moose Jaw in a tense overtime game Friday night. Zac Funk scored in the fourth round of a shootout, giving Calgary a 2-1 victory. Hitmen goaltender Ethan Buenaventura stopped 35 shots and was named the game's second star. Riley Fiddler-Shultz had the other goal for the Hitmen and was named the game's first star.3/3 on the roadpic.twitter.com/BdE9i47Udx — Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) January 7, 2023The Hitmen wrap up a four game Saskatchewan road trip Sunday in Regina aga
  
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• Lethbridge local takes home the title of Canada's 2022 MMA Female ... - Lethbridge News Now

  07-01-2023 15:02 via news.google.com
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• 'Have your wits about you': Travel advice for Canadians visiting Mexico

  07-01-2023 14:00
  The federal government says 1.8 million Canadians travelled to Mexico in 2022. Some of the more popular tourist spots include Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Mazatlan, Playa Del Carman and Puerto Vallarta. Travel agents say direct flights from many locations and all-inclusive resorts are a major draw. But, like other travel, it's not without risks. Some Canadian tourists in Mexico were barricaded in their hotel this week amid violence after the arrest of a major alleged drug cartel leader. The violence
  
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• Lethbridge Sport Council looks to celebrate community's best - Lethbrige Herald

  07-01-2023 12:11 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Sport Council looks to celebrate community's best  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Patients, pack your patience for trip to ER - Saltwire

  07-01-2023 11:09 via news.google.com
  GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Patients, pack your patience for trip to ER  Saltwire
  
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• AHS confirms four new doctors have arrived in Lethbridge - Lethbrige Herald

  07-01-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  AHS confirms four new doctors have arrived in Lethbridge  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Jacob Markstrom stops 23 shots for Calgary Flames in 4-1 win over New York Islanders

  07-01-2023 05:48
  Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 home win over the New York Islanders on Friday night. Milan Lucic, Blake Coleman, Nikita Zadorov and Nazem Kadri scored for the Flames (19-14-7). Zach Parise replied for the Islanders (22-17-2), who played their second game in as many nights and were minus points leader Mathew Barzal at the Saddledome. Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov stopped 17 shots in his first start since Dec. 17, when he suffered a groin injury in a game
  
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• Stabbing in northwest Calgary leaves one person critical; police investigating

  07-01-2023 05:10
  Calgary police are investigating a stabbing in the city's northwest that occurred Friday evening. Officers were called around 6:30 p.m. to the area of 30 Brentwood Common N.W., where a man was found injured. He was tended to by EMS before being rushed off in an ambulance. EMS have confirmed the victim, about 25 to 30 years of age, suffered “a central stab wound” and was taken to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition. Later Friday evening, police had no information availabl
  
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• Alberta woman filing human rights complaint after saying taxi denied ride to her and service dog

  07-01-2023 05:01 via globalnews.ca
  A woman says she is filing a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission against a taxi company, saying its drivers denied multiple rides to her and her service dog.
  
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• Flames Nazem Kadri selected to all-star game

  07-01-2023 03:33
  Nazem Kadri will need to pop out for some sunscreen in the coming days. That's because the 32-year-old Calgary Flame centre, who's enjoying a stellar start to his Calgary career, will be heading to Florida in the first week of February to play in the NHL All-Star game. Kadri was one of 32 players – one from each team – selected to participate in a weekend of skills competitions and the all-star game on Feb.4. Twelve additional players – two skaters and one goalie for each of fo
  
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• COVID-19 hospitalizations trend up slightly in Alberta after Christmas

  07-01-2023 03:14 via globalnews.ca
  After a month-long downward trend, COVID-19 hospitalizations in Alberta began trending up again slightly after Dec. 25, 2022.
  
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• Arrest warrant issued for Calgary trucker in relation to Pennsylvania highway fatality

  07-01-2023 02:49
  An arrest warrant has been issued by authorities in Pennsylvania for a Calgary man, Karandeep Singh. He faces 27 charges including vehicular homicide after a crash that took place more than a year ago. State police say Singh was driving about 18 miles per hour on Interstate 79 in Butler County, Pa., when a school bus going 67 miles per hour crashed into his semi-trailer. The speed limit on that road is 70. Investigators discovered several violations on the truck that would have resulted in an un
  
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• Edmonton woman diagnosed with cancer told she will wait 8 weeks for treatment

  07-01-2023 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  An Edmonton woman fears she will die before she receives cancer treatment because she has been told the medical system is too busy to help her.
  
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• Global News at 6 Lethbridge: January 6. - Lethbridge - Global News

  07-01-2023 02:45 via news.google.com
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• Global News at 6 Lethbridge: January 6.

  07-01-2023 02:45 via globalnews.ca
  Global News at 6 from Lethbridge January 6, 2023
  
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• Alberta doctors urge vaccinations as influenza deaths mount

  07-01-2023 02:31 via globalnews.ca
  To Dec. 31, 2022, 77 Albertans had their deaths attributed to influenza. That number is approaching double the decade’s average.
  
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• Albertans nervous about return from Mexico, airlines cancel flights

  07-01-2023 01:46
  Some Albertans visiting the west coast region of Mexico dealing with a flare of drug cartel violence were concerned about getting home, while Canadian carriers cancelled flights on Friday. A Sherwood Park resident told CTV News she and her family are choosing to stay within their resort property in Mazatlan, heeding advice from Global Affairs Canada recommending Canadians shelter in place. "I don't know if it's a matter of can't. It's a matter of should we? And I think the answer is no," said Sa
  
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• What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend: January 6, 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  07-01-2023 01:39 via news.google.com
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• Wastewater data suggests recent rise of COVID-19 in Lethbridge ... - Global News

  07-01-2023 01:29 via news.google.com
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• Wastewater data suggests recent rise of COVID-19 in Lethbridge

  07-01-2023 01:29 via globalnews.ca
  Since September 2020, the City of Lethbridge has been participating in COVID-19 tracking to detect levels of the virus present in fecal matter within the community's wastewater.
  
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• ‘It’s not easy’: Ukrainians mark Orthodox Christmas in southern Alberta

  07-01-2023 01:16 via globalnews.ca
  Some Ukrainains who fled the war in their country and came to Lethbridge are celebrating their first Christmas in Canada.
  
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• U.K. man hospitalized in Calgary awake, off ventilator

  07-01-2023 00:18
  A U.K. man hospitalized over the holidays during his first trip to Canada is one significant step closer to recovery, his family says. David Verlander’s daughter, Hollie, who lives in Calgary, said Friday the 59-year-old is now awake. The news was shared via a GoFundMe page raising money to cover hospital bills that are piling up with each passing day. “Still in the ICU and woken up with delirium. But the biggest step in the road to dad’s recovery has happened as he is now awak
  
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• ‘A new home’: Ukrainians in Lethbridge prepare for first Ukrainian Christmas in Canada

  07-01-2023 00:06
  It's the first time Alla Panchenko and Veronica Mykoliachuk will be celebrating Ukrainian Christmas in Canada. The two, along with their families, are now living in Lethbridge after fleeing Ukraine last summer. “It's our first Christmas in Canada,” Mykoliachuk said. “We left our relatives, our parents, our brothers, (and) sisters. Every day we know bad news from Ukraine, horrible news and we understand that we are lucky.” With the Christmas tree set up as a reminder of th
  
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• ‘A new home’: Ukrainians in Lethbridge prepare for first Orthodox Christmas in Canada

  07-01-2023 00:06
  It's the first time Alla Panchenko and Veronica Mykoliachuk will be celebrating Orthodox Christmas in Canada. The two, along with their families, are now living in Lethbridge after fleeing Ukraine last summer. “It's our first Christmas in Canada,” Mykoliachuk said. “We left our relatives, our parents, our brothers, (and) sisters. Every day we know bad news from Ukraine, horrible news and we understand that we are lucky.” With the Christmas tree set up as a reminder of the
  
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