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• Protestors and activists clash at Calgary all-ages drag brunch

  15-01-2023 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  Protestors gathered outside the Rec Room in Calgary saying that an all-ages drag brunch being hosted Sunday was trying to push ideologies onto children.
  
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• Large crowds celebrate Lunar New Year in Calgary's Chinatown

  15-01-2023 23:03
  Thousands of people gathered in Calgary's Chinatown Saturday to celebrate the lunar New Year, including dragon and lion dances. On the Chinese zodiac, this is a year of the rabbit. People born in "rabbit" years are believed to be witty and cautious. Families gathered to take in the music, decorations and traditions. During the celebrations, it's tradition to gift red envelopes of money, which are meant to bring good luck. Festivities continue in Chinatown Sunday and next weekend, from 10 a.m. to
  
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• Canada's Bottcher defeats Edin 5-3 to claim Canadian Open title - Lethbridge News Now

  15-01-2023 22:36
  Canada's Bottcher defeats Edin 5-3 to claim Canadian Open title  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Saturday morning garage fire in southeast Calgary under investigation

  15-01-2023 22:05
  An investigation into what sparked a garage fire in southeast Calgary Saturday morning is underway. The blaze took place in a garage along Doverville Crescent S.E., just before 6:30 a.m. Firefighters doused it quickly, preventing the flames from spreading to neighbouring homes. There was no word about injuries.
  
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• Gilles, Poirier headline Canadian figure skating worlds team - Lethbridge News Now

  15-01-2023 21:15
  Gilles, Poirier headline Canadian figure skating worlds team  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Avatar 2,' 'M3GAN' hold onto top spots at the box office

  15-01-2023 20:46
  New movies like "Plane" and "House Party" were no match for "Avatar: The Way of Water" and the killer doll horror "M3GAN" at the box office this weekend. The two holdovers topped the charts again according to studio estimates Sunday. In first place for the fifth weekend in a row was James Cameron's "Avatar" sequel, which added an estimated US$31.1 million through Sunday. That total will likely balloon to $38.5 million by the end of Monday's Martin Luther King holiday. As of Sunday, the film's do
  
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• Blue Jays announce bullpen coach Matt Buschmann stepping down - Lethbridge News Now

  15-01-2023 19:59
  Blue Jays announce bullpen coach Matt Buschmann stepping down  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• UCP MLA Pat Rehn not running in upcoming election

  15-01-2023 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  In a letter to constituents, Rehn said serving the community and province has “been the privilege of a lifetime."
  
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• Hamlin cheers on Bills from home, says 'heart is with' team

  15-01-2023 18:43
  Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who is still recovering after going into cardiac arrest on the field in Cincinnati two weeks ago, cheered via Twitter from home Sunday during Buffalo's wild-card playoff home game against the Miami Dolphins. "My heart is with my guys as they compete today!" Hamlin tweeted less than hour before kickoff. "Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them!" Hamlin posted, along with a video of himself greeting fans during t
  
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• Wranglers drop another to Silver Knights Saturday in Henderson

  15-01-2023 18:11
  Nevada has a long history of turning visitors into losers, and the pattern continued this weekend for the Calgary Wranglers, who dropped their second straight game to the Henderson Silver Knights Saturday by a 4-2 score. The Wranglers got off to a good start, taking a 2-1 lead after one period on goals by Emilio Pettersen and Radim Zohorna. However, the Silver Knights scored twice in the second to take a 3-2 lead, and scored one more in the third to seal the victory. That made back-to-back defea
  
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• Kristoffersen wins World Cup slalom, completes Norway sweep - Lethbridge News Now

  15-01-2023 18:04
  Kristoffersen wins World Cup slalom, completes Norway sweep  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Roughnecks deliver first loss of season to San Diego Seals, winning 14-10

  15-01-2023 17:51
  The Calgary Roughnecks administered the first loss of the season to San Diego Saturday night, taking down the Seals 14-10. Tyler Pace had a goal and five assists, while Jesse King and Shane Simpson both registered hat tricks for the Roughnecks. Christian Del Bianco stopped 40 of 50 shots to guide the Roughnecks to their victory. The Roughnecks' next game at the Saddledome is January 28 against the Toronto Rock..@kinger_19_ with his hat trick goal!#GoNecksGo pic.twitter.com/TImwOWkZAr — Cal
  
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• RCMP respond to several fatal collisions on southern Alberta highways

  15-01-2023 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  Police confirmed one fatal collision Saturday, and are responding to two separate two-vehicle collisions Sunday in Canmore and Fort Macleod.
  
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• RCMP respond to several collisions on southern Alberta highways

  15-01-2023 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  Police confirmed one fatal collision Saturday, and are responding to two separate two-vehicle collisions Sunday in Canmore and Fort Macleod.
  
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• RCMP respond to fatal single-vehicle collision in Nanton - Lethbridge News Now

  15-01-2023 17:12
  RCMP respond to fatal single-vehicle collision in Nanton  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary man dies in rollover near Nanton

  15-01-2023 17:09
  A Calgary man is dead following single vehicle rollover Saturday outside Nanton. The incident took place on Highway 553 East near the District Lions Campground, when the 40-year-old man was ejected from his vehicle after the vehicle rolled over. An investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues. Nanton is 92 kilometres south of Calgary. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
  
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• Motor vehicle collision west of Fort Macleod shuts down part of Highway 3

  15-01-2023 16:51
  Fort Macleod RCMP are on scene of a motor vehicle collision that took place Sunday shortly after 8 a.m. on Highway 3, nine kilometres west of Fort Macleod. Westbound traffic is blocked around two kilometres west Range Road 265.WB Hwy3 MVC 2km west of RR265 - west of Fort Macleod. Expect delays. (8:07am) #ABRoads — 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) January 15, 2023Officers anticipate being on scene for a number of hours to investigate. There was no word on injuries. This is a developing story that
  
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• 1 dead in motor vehicle collision west of Fort Macleod

  15-01-2023 16:51
  Fort Macleod RCMP are on scene of a motor vehicle collision that took place Sunday shortly after 8 a.m. on Highway 3, nine kilometres west of Fort Macleod that killed one person and injured three others. It appears that a four door green passenger car and white pick up truck collided. There appears to be fog limiting visibility in the area.WB Hwy3 MVC 2km west of RR265 - west of Fort Macleod. Expect delays. (8:07am) #ABRoads — 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) January 15, 2023Officers anticipate b
  
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• Congo's army says church bomb kills 10, extremists suspected - Lethbridge News Now

  15-01-2023 16:43
  Congo's army says church bomb kills 10, extremists suspected  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Highway 1A southeast of Canmore closed due to fatal multi-vehicle collision

  15-01-2023 16:02
  One person is dead following a multi-vehicle collision early Sunday on Highway 1A, four kilometres east of Canmore. Police received a call at 7:08 a.m. about what they believe was a head-on collision between a car and SUV. A 35-year-old from Calgary was declared dead at the scene, Mounties said. The driver of the other vehicle, a 54-year-old from Exshaw, Alta., was taken to Canmore Hospital in non-life threatening condition. According to @511Alberta, Highway 1A is closed from Canmore to Exshaw.H
  
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• Highway 1A south of Canmore closed due to multi-vehicle collision

  15-01-2023 16:02
  Canmore RCMP are on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 1A, four kilometres south of Canmore. According to @511Alberta, Highway 1A is closed from Canmore to Exshaw.Hwy1A closed from Canmore to Exshaw due to MVC. Use Hwy1 as an alternate route. (7:35am) #ABRoads #yyctraffic — 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) January 15, 2023 Officers anticipate being on scene for several hours and ask that motorists in the area use Highway 1 as an alternate route. This is a developing story that
  
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• Highway 1A east of Canmore closed due to multi-vehicle collision

  15-01-2023 16:02
  Canmore RCMP are on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 1A, four kilometres east of Canmore. According to @511Alberta, Highway 1A is closed from Canmore to Exshaw.Hwy1A closed from Canmore to Exshaw due to MVC. Use Hwy1 as an alternate route. (7:35am) #ABRoads #yyctraffic — 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) January 15, 2023Officers anticipate being on scene for several hours and ask that motorists in the area use Highway 1 as an alternate route. This is a developing story that wi
  
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• Highway 1A east of Canmore closed due to fatal multi-vehicle collision

  15-01-2023 16:02
  One person is dead following a multi-vehicle collision early Sunday on Highway 1A, four kilometres east of Canmore. Police received a call at 7:08 a.m. about what they believe was a head-on collision between a car and SUV. A second adult was transported to Canmore Hospital in non-life threatening condition, EMS confirmed. According to @511Alberta, Highway 1A is closed from Canmore to Exshaw.Hwy1A closed from Canmore to Exshaw due to MVC. Use Hwy1 as an alternate route. (7:35am) #ABRoads #yyctraf
  
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• 'The Last of Us' anticipation is high -- why it could live up to the hype

  15-01-2023 15:34
  By 2013, the zombie apocalypse genre had been done to death. "The Walking Dead" had concluded its third season, "World War Z" was expected to be a summer blockbuster and "Resident Evil" was still perhaps the best-known zombie-starring video game. Where else could the undead go from there? Enter a little game called "The Last of Us." The PlayStation 3 exclusive almost immediately became a hit among gamers and critics alike for its powerful storytelling and
  
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• 68 confirmed dead, 4 missing in Nepal’s worst plane crash in decades

  15-01-2023 13:30
  A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people. At least one witness reported hearing cries for help from the fiery wreck. It’s the country’s deadliest airplane accident in three decades. Hours after dark, scores of onlookers crowded around the crash site near the airport in the resort town of Pokhara as rescue workers combed the wreckage on the edge of the
  
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• Grzelcyk breaks late tie, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-3 - Lethbridge News Now

  15-01-2023 04:36
  Grzelcyk breaks late tie, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-3  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cizikas, Beauvillier score early, Isles top Canadiens 2-1 - Lethbridge News Now

  15-01-2023 04:19
  Cizikas, Beauvillier score early, Isles top Canadiens 2-1  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Flames defeat Dallas in Saturday afternoon thriller

  15-01-2023 00:10
  After building a big lead, the Flames hung on for dear life, defeating Dallas 6-5 in a Saturday matinee in Texas. The Flames built a 6-1 lead in the second period, on goals by Andrew Mangiapane, Trevor Lewis, Elias Lindholm, Nazem Kadri, Rasmus Andersson, and Chris Tanev. Despite being outplayed by the Stars, it seemed like six goals would do the trick. Tyler Seguin scored late in the second, and in the third, Dallas came storming out, with goals by Joel Pavelski scoring twice at 7:19 and then a
  
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• Smith says she urged minister to consider whether COVID prosecutions could succeed

  15-01-2023 00:03
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a third version of what she discussed with justice officials over how to handle the prosecution of people charged with breaking COVID-19 health rules. Smith told her Corus radio show Saturday that she has urged Justice Minister Tyler Shandro and his deputy attorney general to consider whether the cases were in the public interest and whether there was a reasonable chance of conviction before proceeding. Prosecutors, under departmental guidelines, are
  
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