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• Calgary man charged in downtown sexual assault sought by police

  16-01-2023 23:53
  Calgary police are hoping to locate a man wanted on a warrant for sexual assault. The assault took place at a downtown social sector agency on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. It's alleged the man used force to touch an employee sexually without her consent. "Numerous attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful and we are asking the public for information on his whereabouts," said police in a Monday news release. A warrant for Papi Muyembi Chiyombo's arrest was issued on Friday. The 40-year-old is de
  
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• Veteran Adams amping up preparation to battle for Lions' starting job - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 23:51 via news.google.com
  Veteran Adams amping up preparation to battle for Lions' starting job  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police arrest, charge man with Lethbridge robberies | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  16-01-2023 23:38 via news.google.com
  Police arrest, charge man with Lethbridge robberies | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge man arrested, charged in robberies of 63-, 73-year-old women

  16-01-2023 23:38
  A 21-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged in relation to the physical robberies of a 63-year-old woman and a 73-year-old woman in the same day. Lethbridge police say the incidents took place within roughly an hour of each other. The first happened Jan. 12 around 11:30 a.m., in the 300 block of Sixth Street S., and involved a man allegedly approaching a 73-year-old woman, grabbing her purse and dragging her on the ground toward an alley before letting go and fleeing. The second happened aroun
  
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• Trudeau should have visited First Nation during Saskatchewan stop ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 23:15 via news.google.com
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• No rabbit hemorrhagic disease identified in Banff National Park so far, Parks Canada says

  16-01-2023 23:03
  Wildlife experts say there have been no confirmed cases of a fatal virus that affects rabbit populations in Banff National Park, but that doesn't mean they aren't concerned. Parks Canada confirmed to CTV News on Monday that it is monitoring the native populations of rabbits (lagomorphs) within the region, but has not discovered any cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) in any of them. Concerns were raised in mid-December when the Town of Canmore announced it had identified a case of RHD in t
  
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• Blue Bombers sign defensive end Jeffcoat to one-year extension - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 23:02 via news.google.com
  Blue Bombers sign defensive end Jeffcoat to one-year extension  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• The Incredible Tulk: Hitmen forward Oliver Tulk making big strides

  16-01-2023 23:01
  When the NHL's central scouting mid-term rankings came out last week, Oliver Tulk found his name on it for the very first time. The 17 year old was ranked 201st, but don't be surprised if his name continues to move up the list.  Tulk has taken some big strides since joining the Calgary Hitmen last season. In his rookie year, Tulk scored nine goals and added 10 assists in 63 games. This season, Tulk has scored 16 times and has 18 assists to go a long with it in 39 games. On social media he's
  
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• Kane's return from injured list raises cap questions for Edmonton ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 22:43 via news.google.com
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• Vancouver Canucks need 'major surgery' but not rebuild: Rutherford - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 22:32 via news.google.com
  Vancouver Canucks need 'major surgery' but not rebuild: Rutherford  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Leafs forward Robertson to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 22:32 via news.google.com
  Leafs forward Robertson to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Record-setting 3571 children in Lethbridge area receive gifts from ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 22:27 via news.google.com
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• Alberta accepts recommendations to improve ambulance response times

  16-01-2023 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  The province and an independent committee have released their recommendations to improve Alberta Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times
  
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• Alberta accepts 53 recommendations to improve ambulance response times

  16-01-2023 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  The province and an independent committee have released their recommendations to improve Alberta Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times
  
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• Spring Community Foundation grant applications open - My Lethbridge Now

  16-01-2023 22:01 via news.google.com
  Spring Community Foundation grant applications open  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Baby, teen mom among 6 killed in shooting at California home - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 21:22 via news.google.com
  Baby, teen mom among 6 killed in shooting at California home  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Red panda dies at Calgary Zoo after greatly exceeding life expectancy

  16-01-2023 21:16
  The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is mourning the loss of its senior male red panda Dusk who was 18 years old. According to zoo officials, Dusk was "extremely geriatric" and had several age-related ailments including heart disease, kidney disease, degenerative arthritis and chronic dental disease. Dusk arrived at the zoo from Winnipeg in 2013 at the age of nine and sired six cubs. The zoo says 10 years is the median life expectancy of a red panda under human care.
  
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• Country artist Lee Brice to perform at Calgary's 2023 Badlands Music Festival

  16-01-2023 21:14
  Country artist Lee Brice will perform in Calgary this summer at the 2023 Badlands Music Festival. The 10-day event coincides with the Calgary Stampede, running July 6- 16. Brice, known for his singles, One of Them Girls and Hard to Love will take the stage at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 10. Tickets go on sale on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. Other artists confirmed to perform this year include Canadian dance duo Loud Luxury and dubstep DJ Skrillex. This year, the Badlands festival tent will be located at&n
  
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• CF Montreal welcomes back national team players as training camp ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 21:12 via news.google.com
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• Children's meds delayed a few days: government officials

  16-01-2023 20:56
  A quarter of a million bottles of children's acetaminophen destined for Alberta hospitals have been delayed, according to government sources. The medication was scheduled to arrive over the weekend. A government official confirmed to CTV News Edmonton on Monday it is now expected later in the week, although the province has not yet confirmed a date or time. They did not say what caused the delay. The pain and fever medication, called Parol Suspension, contains 120 milligrams of paracetamol &ndas
  
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• Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli signs contract extension with Ottawa ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 20:52 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge's green carts a big success with residents | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  16-01-2023 20:50 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge residents embrace curbside organics disposal program

  16-01-2023 20:50
  The City of Lethbridge says residents are getting onboard with its green cart program and are recognizing the benefits for their households. Officials released data from a survey on its curbside organics conducted in fall 2022, saying more than 78 per cent of participants were happy with the service. The top three things they enjoyed were: environmental benefits, more space in their black cart and being part of a community effort. Steve Rozee, Lethbridge's waste and recycling manager, says he's
  
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• High levels of stigma experienced by COVID-19 long-haulers, Alberta research shows

  16-01-2023 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  The survey was completed by 145 patients and cross-referenced with information from their medical records, including number of other illnesses and number of hospital visits.
  
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• Debt worries rise amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation: MNP report

  16-01-2023 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  A new report suggests Canadians' worries about debt are rising amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation.
  
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• All of Canada's premiers call for bail system reform - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 20:28 via news.google.com
  All of Canada's premiers call for bail system reform  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• P.E.I. premier asking Ottawa to reduce toll for Confederation Bridge - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 19:50 via news.google.com
  P.E.I. premier asking Ottawa to reduce toll for Confederation Bridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trudeau says Ottawa looking at bail reform after letter from premiers demands action

  16-01-2023 19:23
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking "carefully" and "quickly" at a letter from Canada's premiers calling for reforms to the country's bail system. Premiers from all 13 provinces and territories signed the letter sent to Trudeau on Friday, writing that the time for action is now and "our heroic first responders cannot wait." The letter was initiated by Ontario Premier Doug Ford's office following the late December killing of an Ontario Provincial Police officer. One of th
  
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• City offering 88 cents an hour parking at Chinatown lot to welcome Year of the Rabbit

  16-01-2023 19:16
  The Calgary Parking Authority is celebrating the impending Chinese New Year by reducing the rate at one of its Chinatown lots for the next few weeks. Until Feb. 20, the first two hours of parking at Lot 888, located near the Centre Street Bridge at 109 Riverfront Ave. S.E., will be priced at 88 cents per hour. Regular parking prices will be in effect after the first two hours of parking. The discounted rate recognizes the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit and will be available only through the M
  
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• Most residents in Lethbridge's “green bin” pilot happy: survey - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 18:35 via news.google.com
  Most residents in Lethbridge's “green bin” pilot happy: survey  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Piikani Nation creates app to connect with members - My Lethbridge Now

  16-01-2023 18:30 via news.google.com
  Piikani Nation creates app to connect with members  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• College and university sports recap: January 16, 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 18:30 via news.google.com
  College and university sports recap: January 16, 2023  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian forward Jonathan David reaches 40-goal milestone with ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 17:23 via news.google.com
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• Two Lethbridge police officers cleared of wrongdoing in separate ... - My Lethbridge Now

  16-01-2023 17:22 via news.google.com
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• Crews respond to fire at commercial processing plant in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 16:51 via news.google.com
  Crews respond to fire at commercial processing plant in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Direct Air Canada flights between Calgary and Saskatoon, Regina end today

  16-01-2023 16:40
  Air Canada is no longer offering direct flights between Calgary and two other cities, Saskatoon and Regina, starting today. The airline announced its decision in early December 2022, writing in a statement to CTV News at the time that, "After careful review, we've decided that we must continue to strategically focus on rebuilding our main hubs of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal." A search Monday for flights from Calgary to Saskatoon and Regina shows routes with layovers in Vancouver and Edmonton
  
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• Fog blankets southern Alberta, drivers face low visibility and slick roads

  16-01-2023 15:47
  Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued fog advisories for areas throughout southern Alberta and the fog is expected to hinder driving conditions into Tuesday. Dense fog reduced visibility to nearly zero in some sections of the province and freezing drizzle created slippery road conditions, said the agency in its advisories. As of Monday morning, advisories were in place for the following areas:City of Calgary; Airdrie – Cochrane – Olds - Sundre; Okotoks - High River - Clare
  
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• What's happening in Lethbridge this week: January 16, 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 15:28 via news.google.com
  What's happening in Lethbridge this week: January 16, 2023  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes finish weekend set with two wins, one loss - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 15:18 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Hurricanes finish weekend set with two wins, one loss  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Province to provide update on improving EMS service in Alberta

  16-01-2023 14:33
  The provincial government will release an overview of two reports looking into Alberta's troubled EMS system, including a review of ambulance dispatch. Health Minister Jason Copping, Alberta Health Services interim president Mauro Chies, EMS reform parliamentary secretary RJ Sigurdson and Spruce Grove fire chief Robert Kosterman will all be part of the Monday morning announcement.  The group will release findings on a report from the EMS provincial advisory committee and a review into the E
  
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• Dispatch system not the cause of long ambulance wait times, province says

  16-01-2023 14:33
  The provincial government released an overview of two reports looking into Alberta's troubled EMS system, including a review of ambulance dispatch. Health Minister Jason Copping, Alberta Health Services (AHS) interim president Mauro Chies, and EMS reform parliamentary secretary RJ Sigurdson made the announcement Monday. Findings from a third party report, commissioned by Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) found that the province’s move to a centralized dispatch centre in 2021 did not factor into
  
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• Alberta adding 20 ambulances for Edmonton, Calgary peak hours as part of EMS reforms

  16-01-2023 14:33
  Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says the province plans to add 20 more ambulances to Edmonton and Calgary during peak hours and implement other reforms to reduce bottlenecks hampering front-line care. Copping says the province will also set a target of 45 minutes for off-loading patients at emergency wards and establish a policy so paramedics don't have to wait at hospitals with patients when ambulance availability is low. These changes are on top of previously announced initiatives, inclu
  
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• Search underway for Calgary senior who never arrived to pick up wife from hospital

  16-01-2023 14:25
  The Calgary Police Service is asking for tips from the public after an 81-year-old man didn't arrive at the Peter Lougheed Centre Sunday night to pick up his wife. Ernesto Perez was last seen at the Century Downs Racetrack and Casino north of Calgary at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, according to police. He was expected to pick his wife up from the hospital in northeast Calgary at around 11:30 p.m. but never arrived. Police officials say Perez has not been in contact with his spouse or other family me
  
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• Calgary senior located safe after not arriving to pick up wife from hospital

  16-01-2023 14:25
  The Calgary Police Service says an 81-year-old man didn't arrive at the Peter Lougheed Centre Sunday night to pick up his wife has been located and is safe. Ernesto Perez was last seen at the Century Downs Racetrack and Casino north of Calgary at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, according to police. He was expected to pick his wife up from the hospital in northeast Calgary at around 11:30 p.m. but never arrived. Police officials say Perez had not been in contact with his spouse or other family members,
  
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• Most Canadian businesses and consumers expect a recession in next 12 months: BoC surveys

  16-01-2023 13:43
  More than 70 per cent of Canadian consumers and two thirds of business firms think a recession is likely in the next 12 months, according to Bank of Canada surveys. One third of firms expect their rate of sales to decline over the next year, according to the Business Outlook Survey released by the central bank on Monday. Despite an anticipated economic slowdown, most businesses think it will be mild. Nearly 70 per cent of firms expect their rate of sales to remain the same or grow over the next
  
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• Italy arrests Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 10:34 via news.google.com
  Italy arrests Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trudeau to visit rare earths element processing plant in Saskatoon ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 10:10 via news.google.com
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• Flight data, voice recorders retrieved from Nepal crash site - Lethbridge News Now

  16-01-2023 09:16 via news.google.com
  Flight data, voice recorders retrieved from Nepal crash site  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge commercial real estate market bump expected in 2023: Report - Global News

  16-01-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge commercial real estate market bump expected in 2023: Report  Global News
  
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• CBC OPENS PERMANENT BUREAU IN LETHBRIDGE - CBC.ca

  16-01-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  CBC OPENS PERMANENT BUREAU IN LETHBRIDGE  CBC.ca
  
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