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• Off-duty Calgary police officer charged in domestic incident

  17-01-2023 23:46
  
  Charges have been laid against a member of the Calgary Police Service in connection with an off-duty incident that occurred last week. The RCMP, which was brought in to investigate, says the offences are in relation to a domestic incident "in a neighbouring municipality" on Jan. 14. Officials say the member was arrested and charged with assault, assault by choking and forcible confinement. "Given the domestic nature of this incident, the name of the officer will not be released to protect the pr
  
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• Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma launching in aftermath of Calgarian's tragic death

  17-01-2023 23:40
  
  A new research chair at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine will examine how stress and trauma impact the brain, and ultimately an individual’s mental health. The Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST) will be led by Dr. Matthew Hill. “The research purpose is to further our understanding of the effects of stress on the brain and how this relates to the development of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder,&r
  
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• 'This isn't sustainable': Calgary Food Bank seeing high demand for emergency food support

  17-01-2023 22:51
  
  Every day at the Calgary Food Bank, 500 food hampers are made for more than 1,100 people. A steady stream of vehicles pull into the pick-up area. The clientele has changed as inflation rises, making the price of groceries and utilities more expensive. Shawna Ogston, communications and media relations supervisor for the food bank, says people from all quadrants of the city are hungry. "Take a look in the mirror," she said. "It could be you, it could be me, it could be your neighbour – there
  
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• Lethbridge library extends free membership - My Lethbridge Now

  17-01-2023 22:48
  
  Lethbridge library extends free membership  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Educational assistant in northern Alberta facing sexual interference ... - Lethbridge News Now

  17-01-2023 22:47
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• Former educational assistant facing sexual assault, luring charges in northern Alberta

  17-01-2023 22:37
  
  A 21-year-old woman who recently worked at a school in Hythe, Alta., has been charged with several sex offences and police believe there may be more victims yet to come forward. On Oct. 12, Beaverlodge RCMP began investigating a report that an educational assistant at Hythe Regional School was distributing sexually explicit photos. Maddison Peterson, who lives in Grande Prairie County, was arrested on Saturday. Police said "more than one victim" has been identified but a spokesperson declined to
  
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• Eligible Albertans can now apply for $600 affordability payments

  17-01-2023 22:21
  
  Albertans who are eligible to receive $600 affordability payments from the province can now apply for the money. The payments, intended to help offset inflationary pressures, will be received in monthly instalments of $100. Families with household incomes below $180,000 are eligible to receive $100 per month for six months for each dependent child under 18. Seniors 65 or older who have household incomes below $180,000 and do not receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit can also apply. Minister of Sen
  
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• Eligible Albertans can apply for $600 affordability payments starting today

  17-01-2023 22:21
  
  Albertans who are eligible to receive $600 affordability payments from the province will be able to apply for the money starting on Wednesday. The payments, intended to help offset inflationary pressures, will be received in monthly instalments of $100. Families with household incomes below $180,000 are eligible to receive $100 per month for six months for each dependent child under 18. Seniors 65 or older who have household incomes below $180,000 and do not receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit c
  
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• Eligible Albertans can apply for $600 affordability payments starting Jan. 18

  17-01-2023 22:21
  
  Albertans who are eligible to receive $600 affordability payments from the province will be able to apply for the money starting on Wednesday. The payments, intended to help offset inflationary pressures, will be received in monthly instalments of $100. Families with household incomes below $180,000 are eligible to receive $100 per month for six months for each dependent child under 18. Seniors 65 or older who have household incomes below $180,000 and do not receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit c
  
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• Canes Chatter: January 17th, 2022 – Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  17-01-2023 22:14
  
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• No injuries in explosion, fire at southeast Calgary distillery

  17-01-2023 22:12
  
  Firefighters were called to a distillery in southeast Calgary on Tuesday after reports of an explosion and fire on the roof of the building. Officials say crews were called to Alberta Distillers Limited around 1:20 p.m. The Calgary Fire Department says the incident began with an explosion above a brewing area at the facility. A large grain vessel, which held a quantity of grain, was damaged in the ensuing fire. Officials say a steam fire suppression system at the business is functioning and is c
  
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• Brooks, Alta., homeowner hurt when suspect stole his vehicle, RCMP say

  17-01-2023 21:31
  
  Authorities say a Brooks, Alta., resident suffered minor injuries when he attempted to stop a suspect from stealing his vehicle Monday morning. Officials say Brooks RCMP were called to a home in the city at about 8 a.m. on Jan. 16 for reports that a vehicle had been stolen. Police say the owner had started the vehicle, then left it unattended as it was warming up. When he returned, he saw a male sitting in the driver's seat. "The owner attempted to stop the suspect, who accelerated and drove awa
  
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• City council discusses bylaw aimed at reducing single-use plastic items

  17-01-2023 20:52
  
  Now that many restaurants and businesses are already on board with regulations against single-use plastics, Calgary city council is looking at what it can do for the effort. Back in October, council approved the creation of a single-use plastic bylaw but now that that's done, it is looking at the details that should be included in it. One of those items will be a minimum fee that businesses should charge for anyone wanting bags for their purchases. The bylaw proposes 15 cents for paper bags and
  
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• Ottawa doles out $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry

  17-01-2023 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dan Vandal, the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, says the funding is intended to help build a green economy and support Alberta jobs.
  
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• Ottawa dedicates $9.7M to hydrogen technology development in Alberta

  17-01-2023 20:29
  
  The latest cash injection into Alberta's budding hydrogen sector is nearly $10 million from Ottawa. Government officials say the $9.7 million will be used to improve access to hydrogen technology, develop and test that technology, attract investment and develop training. They made the announcement Tuesday morning at Alberta Motor Transport Association's facility at Edmonton's airport. The AMTA and University of Alberta together received about a third of the federal dollars – $3 million &nd
  
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• Federal government delivers $9.7M to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry

  17-01-2023 20:29
  
  The federal government has delivered nearly $10 million to support Alberta's growing hydrogen industry. The federal money, expected to support 1,600 jobs, is to be augmented by another $3 million from Alberta. Announced this morning in Edmonton, the money is to improve access to hydrogen fuels, support product testing, attract investment and increase training opportunities for Alberta workers. Edmonton is increasingly being seen as a hub for hydrogen development, with plans for more than two doz
  
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• Impaired driving suspected after vehicle crashes into ditch near Coalhurst, Alta.

  17-01-2023 20:15
  
  RCMP say a 30-year-old man has been sanctioned after a single-vehicle crash where police say he was impaired. Officials say members of the Coaldale RCMP were called to a crash at the intersection of Hwy. 3 and the entrance to Coalhurst on Monday evening. Police say a man, who was driving a 2023 Kia Rio, apparently lost control and drove across the intersection before crashing into a ditch. RCMP believe the man was impaired by alcohol at the time. No one was injured in the incident, but police sa
  
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• Parkland County man sentenced to 6 years for weapons offences linked to infrastructure threats case

  17-01-2023 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton judge accepted the joint sentencing submission submitted by lawyers at the trial, sentencing the man to six years in prison.
  
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• 2 charges withdrawn against Alberta woman in Coutts border blockade case

  17-01-2023 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  Two charges have been withdrawn against a woman involved in last year's blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta.
  
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• Kevin Stanfield's forecast: Fog continues east of Calgary; the five-day warm again

  17-01-2023 16:29
  The fog blew out late last night from Calgary; at around 9 o’clock, the airport was down to one kilometre of visibility, and the hour before, only 400 metres; but thereafter, a marginal wind took care of the rest for us. Today, a mild shortwave in the north is going to slide some snow showers in well away from even Edmonton, and that’s about the most exciting weather element at play. Our air mass remains largely stagnant over much of Alberta, and with that, the fog advisories for oth
  
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• Canada's alcohol industry says warning labels about health risks unnecessary

  17-01-2023 14:45
  Canada's alcohol industry is pushing back against a call for mandatory warning labels on booze containers as suggested in new guidance that also greatly limits the recommended amount Canadians should be drinking. CJ Helie, president of Beer Canada, said the industry is voluntarily informing people to drink responsibly so there's no need for any labels. "A number of Canadian brewers, including a number of our members, have voluntary health warning labels or pictographs on packaging dealing with w
  
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• Canadian grocery prices remain high, even as inflation rate eases

  17-01-2023 12:12
  
  Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 6.3 per cent in December as the cost of groceries remained high and gas prices cooled. In its latest consumer price index released Tuesday, Statistics Canada said Canadians continued to see prices soar at grocery stores last month compared with a year ago.Grocery prices were up 11 per cent on an annual basis, a slight improvement from 11.4 per cent in November, the federal agency said. The country's annual inflation rate peaked in the summer at 8.1 per ce
  
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• Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 6.3 per cent in December, grocery prices stayed high

  17-01-2023 12:12
  Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 6.3 per cent in December as the cost of groceries remained high and gas prices cooled. In its latest consumer price index released Tuesday, Statistics Canada said Canadians continued to see prices soar at grocery stores last month compared with a year ago. Grocery prices were up 11 per cent on an annual basis, a slight improvement from 11.4 per cent in November, the federal agency said. The country's annual inflation rate peaked in the summer at 8.1 per c
  
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• Bank of Canada still expected to hike rates, even as inflation rate eases

  17-01-2023 12:12
  
  Canada's annual inflation rate slowed last month but economists are still expecting the Bank of Canada to hike its key interest rate next week. In its latest consumer price index released Tuesday, Statistics Canada said the country's annual inflation rate slowed to 6.3 per cent in December. The deceleration came as the cost of groceries continued to soar and gas prices cooled.Annual inflation reached a high of 8.1 per cent in the summer and has been slowly decelerating since. In November, the an
  
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• Lethbridge police investigate crash involving 2 pedestrians | CTV ... - CTV News Calgary

  17-01-2023 09:00
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• Pair of charges withdrawn against woman in Alberta border blockade case

  17-01-2023 05:29
  Two charges have been withdrawn against a woman involved in last year's blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta. A prosecutor has withdrawn charges of possession of a weapon and mischief causing property damage against Joanne Person. Person, who is from Coutts, still faces a charge of dangerous driving in relation to the protest and is to appear in provincial court next month. Police have said a pickup truck drove through the blockade in February 2022 and was involve
  
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• Woman photographs mice in Foothills hospital cafeteria; AHS investigating

  17-01-2023 05:24
  A Calgary woman is raising concerns after she spotted several mice in a cafeteria at the Foothills hospital. Julie Denhamer was visiting a patient on Friday and saw the mice in the special services building café. She captured photos of the mice and several droppings they left behind. She says she let café staff members know about the mice, but they did not appear to take her concerns seriously. Denhamer says she expects food services in the hospital to follow the same standard, and
  
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• Juuse Saros makes 38 saves, leads Nashville Predators past Calgary Flames 2-1

  17-01-2023 05:24
  Juuse Saros made 38 saves, including 21 in the third period, to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Roman Josi and Juuso Parssinen scored for Nashville, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Nikita Zadorov scored and Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for Calgary, which concluded a five-game road trip with a 2-1-2 record. Josi and Parssinen scored goals six minutes apart in the first and Saros made them stand up, only allowing Zadorov’s sec
  
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• Binnington makes 31 saves, Blues hold off Senators 2-1 - Lethbridge News Now

  17-01-2023 05:14
  Binnington makes 31 saves, Blues hold off Senators 2-1  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• At Australian Open, some players say they ignore the bracket - Lethbridge News Now

  17-01-2023 05:05
  At Australian Open, some players say they ignore the bracket  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 8-month-old Alberta twins set to appear on ‘The Last of Us’ HBO series

  17-01-2023 04:58 via globalnews.ca
  The Last of Us, an HBO series that was filmed in Calgary and throughout Alberta, will feature some familiar and adorable faces in later episodes.
  
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• China records 1st recent population decline as births plunge - Lethbridge News Now

  17-01-2023 04:28
  China records 1st recent population decline as births plunge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fernandez finds her groove in Aussie Open opener, bounces Cornet - Lethbridge News Now

  17-01-2023 03:07
  Fernandez finds her groove in Aussie Open opener, bounces Cornet  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn’t work like the U.S.

  17-01-2023 03:05 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is no longer pursuing amnesty for COVID-19 health-rule violators because Canada doesn't work that way.
  
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• Alberta senior warns others not to fall for scams targeting the elderly

  17-01-2023 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  An Alberta senior is warning others to be very vigilant and wary of scams specifically targeting the elderly out of their money and personal information.
  
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• Lethbridge commercial real estate market bump expected in 2023: Report

  17-01-2023 02:49 via globalnews.ca
  An Avison Young report shows the local Lethbridge commercial real estate market is in a 'holding pattern,' but that's expected to change.
  
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• Lethbridge commercial real estate market bump expected in 2023 ... - Global News

  17-01-2023 02:49
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• 'We literally ran out of money': Calgary Legion forced to close pub, sell building

  17-01-2023 02:28
  It was supposed to be a model for Legions across Canada but, six years after it opened, the Royal Canadian Legion No. 264, known locally as the Kensington Legion, has closed its public restaurant and bar and sold its building, becoming a tenant in the property it once owned. “It's sad from a couple of points of view,” said Alan Pentney, treasurer of the branch. “We could not generate the revenues we had expected. We wanted to put them back into the community. We had projected p
  
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• Officer who survived deadly B.C. avalanche making 'incremental progress:' update

  17-01-2023 02:28
  The City of Nelson, B.C., says a police officer who suffered critical injuries in an avalanche that killed a colleague last week is making “incremental progress” but faces a long road to recovery. It says in a news release that Const. Mathieu Nolet remains in the ICU of a local area hospital, a week after the avalanche just north of Kaslo, B.C., that claimed the life of Const. Wade Tittemore while they were skiing off-duty. The city says it has received an incredible “outpourin
  
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• High River diner, residents thrilled to see a bit of themselves in The Last of Us

  17-01-2023 02:24
  Those familiar with Evelyn's Memory Lane Diner in High River, Alta., may do a double take when watching HBO's highly anticipated The Last of Us, which premiered on Sunday. "It was surreal. Just like, OK, that's where I work," said David Poudrier, owner and operator of the diner. The Last of Us, based on a popular 2013 post-apocalyptic video game bearing the same name, follows a hardened survivor hired to smuggle a 14-year-old girl out of a U.S. city turned into a quarantine zone. About halfway t
  
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• Consumer and business confidence low for 2023: BoC

  17-01-2023 02:04
  Canadians are cutting their spending and expect a recession to arrive later this year, according to a pair of surveys released by the Bank of Canada on Monday. The surveys found nearly 90 per cent of Canadians are cutting back travel spending and nearly 60 per cent are cutting back on groceries. "Everyone is actually expecting that we are moving towards a recession within the next 12 months or so," said Anupam Das, economist at Mt Royal University. "I think they are not wrong, (however), I canno
  
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• Officer who survived deadly avalanche making 'incremental ... - Lethbridge News Now

  17-01-2023 01:57
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• Edmond Armit acquitted in historic Lethbridge sexual assault case ... - Global News

  17-01-2023 01:06
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• Edmond Armit acquitted in historic Lethbridge sexual assault case

  17-01-2023 01:06 via globalnews.ca
  A southern Alberta man charged with sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching and sexual assault has been found not guilty on all three charges.
  
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• Lethbridge property assessments increase, homes sales expected to be strong in 2023

  17-01-2023 00:38
  Residential and commercial property owners in Lethbridge should prepare to pay more on their property after the city send out its latest property assessments earlier this month. “We’re seeing about a 7.6 per cent increase in residential this year compared to last year, that's as of July 1, 2022,” said Larry Laverty, assessment and taxation manager with the City of Lethbridge. “The commercial is about 2.6 per cent.” The city says the most recent assessment reflects t
  
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• Lethbridge property assessments increase, homes sales expected ... - CTV News Calgary

  17-01-2023 00:38
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• Raptors recover after Barrett tying slam, edge Knicks in OT - Lethbridge News Now

  17-01-2023 00:33
  Raptors recover after Barrett tying slam, edge Knicks in OT  Lethbridge News Now
  
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