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• Ukrainian basketball players settled in with Lethbridge Pronghorns ... - iHeartRadio.ca

  19-01-2023 23:48
  
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• Ex-Reform leader Preston Manning picked to chair review of Alberta’s COVID-19 response

  19-01-2023 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Manning and Smith have been critical of government-imposed health restrictions such as masking, gathering rules and vaccine mandates during the pandemic.
  
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• Calgary's construction worker shortage could impact 2023 economy in big way

  19-01-2023 23:46
  
  A shortage of skilled construction workers is causing concern in Calgary. The city's population and demand for new builds is only growing, but many sites are having a tough time supplying the staff. The Calgary Construction Association estimates there could be as many as 4,000 staffing vacancies in the city. It says the shortage is largely rooted in supply and demand. "The industry is kind of in the middle of a perfect storm," association president Bill Black told CTV News. "There's a lot of peo
  
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• Ukrainian basketball players settled in with Lethbridge Pronghorns, life in Canada

  19-01-2023 23:32
  
  This time last year, Viktoriia Kovalevska and Vlada Hozalova were living in their native Ukraine. But the ongoing war there forced the two to flee, and they came to Canada last spring. Soon, they came into contact with Pronghorns women’s basketball head coach Dave Waknuk, who recruited the pair to play for his squad. Now half way into their first year at the University of Lethbridge, they’ve started to settle into Canadian life. They're amazed by the support they’ve received fr
  
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• Premier Smith forming panel to review COVID-19 policies in Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 23:18
  
  Premier Smith forming panel to review COVID-19 policies in Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Three young players jump from Whitecaps' development squad to ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 22:58
  Three young players jump from Whitecaps' development squad to ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Medicine Hat man charged in connection to kidnapping - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 22:34
  Medicine Hat man charged in connection to kidnapping  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ottawa spends additional $80M on Inuvik airport upgrades - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 22:28
  
  Ottawa spends additional $80M on Inuvik airport upgrades  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Medicine Hat man charged with kidnapping after woman says she was held in vehicle against her will

  19-01-2023 22:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 65-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping after a woman reported being held against her will in a vehicle in the Medicine Hat area.
  
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• Dr. Digvir Jayas named University of Lethbridge President & Vice ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 21:44
  Dr. Digvir Jayas named University of Lethbridge President & Vice ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Humane Society has a one-eyed dog up for adoption

  19-01-2023 21:44
  
  The Calgary Humane Society is looking for a home for a Pomeranian with a permanent wink. Dano, who has only one eye, is described as a "social little lap dog" who needs a little extra care to ensure he's able to get around properly. "I'm looking for a family who can help me build my confidence," said a social media post from the humane society. "Not much is known about my past, so I may do well with children or other dogs." Dano is the type to get really attached to his humans and will most like
  
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• Wranglers roll lucky 7s on the way to OT win against Abbotsford

  19-01-2023 21:40
  
  It was lucky sevens for the Wranglers Wednesday night in Abbotsford, as they topped the Canucks 3-2 in overtime. The game winner came on a goal by Matthew Phillips seven seconds into overtime. It was Phillips' 22nd goal of the season, tops in the AHL. It was also his seventh game-winning goal of the 2022-23 season. Other goals came from captain Brett Sutter on a shorthanded goal and Colton Poolman. The fact that the Wranglers got to overtime at all was probably due to the fact that they were sev
  
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• Charges laid in Beltline shooting, attempted kidnapping

  19-01-2023 21:10
  
  Calgary police say three people are facing charges after an attempted kidnapping earlier this month that saw shots fired in the Beltline. Officers were called to the 1300 block of Seventh Street S.W. at around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 for reports of a shooting. Investigators say a man and woman were walking down the street when a different man got out of a vehicle, pointed a gun at the male pedestrian and demanded he get in the vehicle. "A physical struggle ensued between the suspect and the
  
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• Woman kidnapped after answering online ad, Medicine Hat, Alta., man arrested

  19-01-2023 20:52
  
  Authorities in Medicine Hat, Alta., say a 65-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping after they say a woman was victimized after answering a help wanted ad on social media. Medicine Hat police were contacted on Jan. 14 by a woman who said she had been kidnapped and held against her will. The victim told them she had answered an online ad for housekeeping and had arranged to be picked up. Once she had gotten into the suspect's vehicle, police say she was confined and driven to a secluded ar
  
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• STARS Lottery home in Lethbridge named after young patient - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 20:47
  
  STARS Lottery home in Lethbridge named after young patient  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Retired senator 'stunned' by reports about Mary Ellen Turpel ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 20:38
  
  Retired senator 'stunned' by reports about Mary Ellen Turpel ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Supreme Court says it hasn't found abortion opinion leaker - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 20:37
  Supreme Court says it hasn't found abortion opinion leaker  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in set shooting - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 20:24
  Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in set shooting  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cougars roar back with 3 late goals to clip Hitmen at 7 Chiefs

  19-01-2023 20:23
  
  The Calgary Hitmen started off a busy stretch of four games in five days with a loss, dropping a 6-5 decision to the Prince George Cougars Wednesday at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex. Calgary dominated the early portion of the game, opening up a 5-3 lead going into the third, before the Cougars roared back with three late tallies to steal the win for Prince George. Tomis Marinkovic, Carson Wetsch, Riley Fiddler-Schultz, Jacob Wright and Oliver Tulk scored for the Hitmen. Koehn Ziemmer with two, Zac Fun
  
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• ‘Many things’ led to slow EMS response of fatal dog attack: HQCA

  19-01-2023 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  An independent review into why it took an ambulance 30 minutes to get to an 86-year-old Calgary woman who had been attacked by three dogs was released Thursday.
  
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• AHS to release report on ambulance response for fatal dog attack in Calgary

  19-01-2023 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  An independent review into why it took an ambulance 30 minutes to get to an 86-year-old Calgary woman who had been attacked by three dogs is to be released Thursday.
  
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• Murray edges Kokkinakis after 4 a.m. at Australian Open

  19-01-2023 19:54
  
  The times on the clock shifted from p.m. to a.m., the day from Thursday to Friday, and Andy Murray never wavered, never relented, no matter that he faced a two-set hole at the Australian Open, no matter that he is 35 and possesses an artificial hip, no matter that this was the longest and latest-finishing match of his long, illustrious career. His explanation was simple: “I have a big heart.” The three-time major champion and 26-year-old Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis stared down exha
  
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• Hundreds of residents share their thoughts at 'Community ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 19:51
  
  Hundreds of residents share their thoughts at 'Community ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Curling persistence pays off for Northwest Territories skip Kerry ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 19:49
  
  Curling persistence pays off for Northwest Territories skip Kerry ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hybrid immunity is 'best protection' against COVID-19, study finds

  19-01-2023 19:37
  
  A study, published by the University of Calgary in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) has found anyone who has at least the full set of COVID-19 vaccinations and a prior infection has the best chance of prevention of future infection. The document, which was published in The Lancet, will help medical professionals make decisions on optimal courses of vaccination. "A common question throughout the pandemic was whether previously infected people should also get vaccinated. Our re
  
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• Applications now open for Lethbridge County dust control services - My Lethbridge Now

  19-01-2023 19:34
  
  Applications now open for Lethbridge County dust control services  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• More than $130K in weapons, drugs seized in 3-month-long Calgary investigation

  19-01-2023 19:32
  
  Calgary police say the pursuit of a vehicle caught speeding through a playground zone has led to the seizure of approximately $131,000 worth of drugs and weapons. Officers were conducting speed enforcement along Elbow Drive on the morning of Oct. 25 when they witnessed a vehicle travelling more than 20 km/h over the speed limit near 86th Avenue S.W.  When police attempted to pull over the vehicle, the driver didn't stop. Later, the same vehicle crashed near the intersection of Elbow Drive a
  
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• Lethbridge & District Exhibition details new partnership for Agri-food ... - CHAT News Today

  19-01-2023 19:11
  Lethbridge & District Exhibition details new partnership for Agri-food ...  CHAT News Today
  
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• Strong goaltending the backbone of Quebec Remparts success this ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 19:07
  Strong goaltending the backbone of Quebec Remparts success this ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Stampeders re-sign Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 18:49
  
  Calgary Stampeders re-sign Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• AHS set to announce findings in fatal dog attack on Calgary senior

  19-01-2023 18:43
  
  An official report into a fatal dog attack on a Calgary senior last year is set to be released on Thursday. Betty Ann Williams, 86, was attacked by several dogs in the alleyway behind her home in the 1500 block of 21st Avenue N.W. on June 5, 2022. She died from her injuries on the way to hospital. Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Health Quality Council of Alberta will be announcing details of the document, which includes seven recommendations that have already been implemented to improve he
  
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• 'Accelerate our efforts': AHS adopts recommendations in wake of Calgary senior's death

  19-01-2023 18:43
  
  Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it is already taking action on a number of recommendations brought forward during an independent review of the death of Calgary senior last summer. Officials released details of a formal report, compiled by the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA), on Thursday into the fatal dog attack that killed 86-year-old Calgarian Betty Ann Williams. Williams was critically injured when she was confronted by three dogs in the alleyway behind her northwest Calgary home
  
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• Lethbridge Mayor optimistic over year ahead as he delivers state of ... - My Lethbridge Now

  19-01-2023 18:41
  Lethbridge Mayor optimistic over year ahead as he delivers state of ...  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Quebec police identify three victims of propane explosion last week - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 18:34
  Quebec police identify three victims of propane explosion last week  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 6 youth charged in Calgary swarming attack on 17th Avenue

  19-01-2023 18:31
  
  Six youth have been charged and more charges are expected against two others after a swarming attack along 17th Avenue that severely injured two people. The incident began inside a Shoppers Drug Mart in Lower Mount Royal., located in the 800 block of 17th Avenue S.W., at around 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Police say a group of male youths were asked to leave the store after "causing a disturbance," and though they did exit, they stayed just outside the entrance. The swarming happened after an employee lef
  
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• Murray edges Kokkinakis after 4 a.m. at Australian Open - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 18:16
  Murray edges Kokkinakis after 4 a.m. at Australian Open  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Blue Bombers agree to terms with Canadian fullback Mike Miller - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 18:16
  Blue Bombers agree to terms with Canadian fullback Mike Miller  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Eau Claire Market to be demolished for Calgary's Green Line transit project

  19-01-2023 18:05
  
  The City of Calgary says it has reached an agreement in principle for a key part of the city's Green Line transit project that has put a definitive end date to the Eau Claire Market shopping centre. Officials say a deal has been struck with Harvard Developments, the company that owns a portion of land in Eau Claire Market. The city says the location is "critically important" for the transit project. "(It) will bridge the Eau Claire and Chinatown communities and connect Calgarians to a treasured
  
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• World-record holder Bulldog Hanover captures 2022 Cam Fella Award - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 17:15
  
  World-record holder Bulldog Hanover captures 2022 Cam Fella Award  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lawyer: Gun used by child who shot teacher was 'secured' - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 17:13
  Lawyer: Gun used by child who shot teacher was 'secured'  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Charges laid in Forest Lawn hit-and-run that seriously injured woman

  19-01-2023 17:11
  
  Calgary police say charges have been laid against a suspect in a hit-and-run that occurred last June. On June 23, 2022, police were called to the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in a parking lot near 17th Avenue and 48th Street S.E. Officials say a man was sitting in a Mercedes-Benz sedan when an altercation took place between him and a 20-year-old female pedestrian. During the course of the fight, police say the woman began hitting the driver through the front driver's side window. A mo
  
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• Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in shooting

  19-01-2023 16:59
  
  Prosecutors announced Thursday that actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer who was killed in 2021 on a New Mexico movie set. Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies issued a statement announcing the charges against Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who supervised weapons on the set. Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during rehearsals for the Western "Rust" at a ranch on the outsk
  
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• Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in 'Rust' set shooting

  19-01-2023 16:59
  
  Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer who was killed on a New Mexico movie set, prosecutors announced Thursday, citing a "criminal disregard for safety." Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies issued a statement announcing the charges against Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who supervised weapons on the set of the Western "Rust."Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News Get the CTV New
  
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• Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in 'Rust' set shooting

  19-01-2023 16:59
  
  Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer who was killed on a New Mexico movie set, prosecutors announced Thursday, citing a "criminal disregard for safety." Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies issued a statement announcing the charges against Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who supervised weapons on the set of the Western "Rust."Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News Get the CTV New
  
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• Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust'

  19-01-2023 16:59
  
  Alec Baldwin, the actor who fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal for the Western movie "Rust" in 2021, will be charged with involuntary manslaughter prosecutors said Thursday. Baldwin has maintained he was not aware the gun he fired on set contained a live round. This is a breaking news update. More information to come. Original article follows.Prosecutors say they are ready to announce whether criminal charges will be filed over the 2021 fatal film s
  
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• Calgary tech firm Benevity lays off 137 workers, cites poor market conditions

  19-01-2023 16:43
  
  A Calgary tech company says weak market conditions are to blame for its decision to lay off 14 per cent of its workforce this week. Benevity, a company that provides transaction processing services for charitable campaigns, announced the news on Wednesday, saying that a previous decision to "significantly increase" its workforce may have been premature. "The hard reality is that as a company we are overbuilt for current market conditions," said CEO Kelly Schmitt in an online statement. "With tha
  
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• Pedestrian injured in southeast Calgary hit-and-run

  19-01-2023 16:39
  
  One woman was injured on Thursday after being hit by a vehicle in the Foothills industrial area. The crash happened in the intersection of 52nd Street and 61st Avenue S.E. at around 7:30 a.m.  Paramedics transported the woman to hospital in serious condition. Calgary police are investigating, and say the driver failed to remain at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call them at 403-266-1234 or to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.ALERT: Emergency services have been called to he
  
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• Lehkonen, Rantanen's two-goal efforts lead Avalanche to 4-1 win over Flames

  19-01-2023 15:53
  
  The absence of last season's Norris Trophy winner, Cale Makar, didn't slow down the reigning Stanley Cup champions one bit. Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen scored two goals apiece to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. “It's obviously impossible to replace Cale, the best D in the world. I think we came together as a team,” said Rantanen. “Just got to defend, that's what we have to focus on. “The goals are going to c
  
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• Kevin Stanfield's forecast: Cooling in Calgary; points on the Polar Vortex

  19-01-2023 15:32
  
  All right… our main body forecast, we’ll get through in a hurry. The vortex-y details follow. First: Thursday has triggered some serious west wind! Already the call of near-freezing has faltered. Que cera; it’ll be toastier. Saturday evening remains a likely candidate for a couple centimetres of snow, as a band works its way through; you’ll notice that there’s a correlation between the low on Saturday and the high on Sunday; that’s deliberate! A drop-off thro
  
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• Rent rises over 15% in one year in Lethbridge: report - Lethbridge News Now

  19-01-2023 14:08
  
  Rent rises over 15% in one year in Lethbridge: report  Lethbridge News Now
  
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