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• City enlisting student creativity to reimagine downtown Calgary's west side

  26-01-2023 23:41
  
  The City of Calgary is looking for a few young minds to help re-imagine downtown's west side. That's the idea behind the first Sketch Mob, on Saturday, Jan. 28, an event where students and Calgarians have the opportunity to hit the streets of the west side of downtown and then draw it. The idea is fuelled by people like University of Calgary student Ian Hernandez, who lives in the area and wants to activate young minds to help brainstorm some ways to kick-start the neighbourhood. "Sketch Mob is
  
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• NDP says Alberta premier's prosecutor review flawed, calls for ... - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 23:37
  
  NDP says Alberta premier's prosecutor review flawed, calls for ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Whooping cough outbreak declared in some Southern Alberta ... - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 23:22
  
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• Alberta premier outlines her wishes for ‘just transition’ legislation in open letter to Trudeau

  26-01-2023 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Canadians are tired of seeing the two governments operate as adversaries on this issue.
  
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• Police hunt woman in connection to incident that saw victim run over and robbed, in that order

  26-01-2023 22:58
  
  Calgary police have arrested one suspect and are still looking for another in connection to a December incident in a southwest parking lot that left the victim severely injured. The incident happened on Dec. 10, 2022, around 2:45 a.m. in the Westbrook Mall parking lot. According to police, the victim had two strangers – a man and a woman – in his vehicle when he went into medical distress and passed out. Police say the man and woman dumped the victim from his own vehicle, ran him ove
  
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• Edson, Alta. teacher facing more charges as 3 sexual assault victims identified: RCMP

  26-01-2023 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  A teacher in Edson who was previously charged with child luring and sexual interference is facing additional charges after three more victims were identified, RCMP said. 
  
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• Edson teacher facing new sexual assault charges after 3 additional victims identified: RCMP

  26-01-2023 22:40
  
  A 50-year-old teacher in Edson, Alta., who was charged with sex offences against a child in November is facing accusations that he sexually assaulted three additional people. RCMP announced Thursday that Brian Leroy Davison of Fort Assiniboine, Alta., was also charged on Wednesday with three counts of sexual assault and three counts of sexual exploitation. Police have not said how old the victims are or specified whether or not they were students of his. Davison is a teacher at École Pine
  
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• 'Not moving': why those in the auto industry predict a rough ride for Canadians in 2023

  26-01-2023 22:39
  
  Whether you're interested in buying, renting or repairing, automotive experts are warning Canadians entering the vehicle market to bring extra money -- and patience.  Ongoing supply chain issues impacting inventory and pricing have slowed somewhat, but data suggests it could still be a rough ride for prospective car buyers deep into 2023. BUYING Buying a new vehicle is a lot more expensive than it used to be, and a large chunk of that can be blamed on a slow supply chain.  The semicond
  
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• American defensive back Brad Muhammad re-signs with Calgary Stampeders

  26-01-2023 22:09
  
  American defensive back Brad Muhammad re-signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday. Muhammad, 27, was slated to become a free agent Feb. 14. Muhammad started 16 regular-season games last year, his first with Calgary. He had 50 tackles (one for a loss), five special-teams tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble. Muhammad signed with the Stampeders after playing five games with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2021. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 26, 2023.
  
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• California storms boost water allocation for cities - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 22:01
  
  California storms boost water allocation for cities  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• NYC bike path killer convicted, could face the death penalty - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 21:42
  
  NYC bike path killer convicted, could face the death penalty  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rent prices grew at record pace in 2022 as Canada saw lowest vacancy rate in decades

  26-01-2023 21:39
  
  Rent prices in Canada grew at a record pace last year as the country saw the lowest vacancy rate since 2001, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said. In a report released Thursday, the federal housing agency said the average rent for a two-bedroom purpose-built apartment, which it uses as its representative sample, grew 5.6 per cent to $1,258 compared with the previous 12-month period. The CMHC said this increase is a new annual high in data going back to 1990. The Offer newsletter: Sign up f
  
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• Intro to Trades dual credit program launched at Lethbridge College - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 21:22
  
  Intro to Trades dual credit program launched at Lethbridge College  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• There's a fee for that: City of Calgary launches first change to permit parking program

  26-01-2023 21:09
  
  The city has launched the first of several changes to its 2023 residential parking permit program, and if you think parking permits are now going to cost you, you're right. The newly-launched market permit allows residents of eligible large, multi-residential buildings built after 1945 to park within 150 metres of their building. Residents of such buildings are now ineligible for standard residential parking permits (RPPs), so the city is introducing the market permit as an alternative for peopl
  
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• Andrei Kuzmenko signs two-year extension with Vancouver Canucks - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 21:09
  
  Andrei Kuzmenko signs two-year extension with Vancouver Canucks  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hundreds attend irrigation conference in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 21:06
  
  Hundreds attend irrigation conference in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tyler Shandro's Law Society hearing adjourned to later date

  26-01-2023 20:42
  
  Testimony from the province's current justice minister at a Law Society of Alberta (LSA) hearing will have to conclude at a future date. The LSA hearing was supposed to wrap up on Thursday, but the three days scheduled wasn't enough to hear from all witnesses and sort through several legal issues. Shandro is facing three allegations that he breached the LSA's code of conduct while he was Alberta's health minister in 2020. Earlier in his testimony, Shandro said he felt sad and disappointed when h
  
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• Tyler Shandro's code of conduct hearing enters third and final day

  26-01-2023 20:42
  
  Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says he felt sadness and disappointment when he discovered someone he considered to be a friend had posted a social media post that targeted him and his wife. The Law Society of Alberta is in the final day of a hearing over allegations Shadro violated the profession's code of conduct while he was the province's health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Shandro testified this morning that a post on social media by a Calgary doctor, who he knew well, sp
  
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• 'Not true': Justice minister denies crying or yelling during doctor confrontation

  26-01-2023 20:42
  
  Alberta's justice minister said he felt sad and disappointed when he discovered someone he considered to be a friend was behind a social media post targeting him and his wife. The Law Society of Alberta is in the final day of a hearing into allegations Tyler Shandro violated the profession's code of conduct. The three complaints date back to his time as the provincial health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Mukarram Zaidi, who had posted a photo on social media of Shandro with a capt
  
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• 'Not true': Alberta justice minister denies crying or yelling during doctor confrontation

  26-01-2023 20:42
  
  Alberta's justice minister said he felt sad and disappointed when he discovered someone he considered to be a friend was behind a social media post targeting him and his wife. The Law Society of Alberta is in the final day of a hearing into allegations Tyler Shandro violated the profession's code of conduct. The three complaints date back to his time as the provincial health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Mukarram Zaidi, who had posted a photo on social media of Shandro with a capt
  
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• RCMP search for suspects involved in theft of ATVs, trailer from Airdrie home

  26-01-2023 20:34
  
  RCMP are working to track down suspects who they say stole a number of ATVs from a southeast Airdrie home. Officials say police were called to a home in King's Heights on Jan. 7 after the owner reported that their ATVs and trailer had been taken. According to the investigation, a male suspect walked up to the home and cut the lock off of a trailer that was parked in the driveway. Another suspect arrived soon after, police say. "A blue truck driven by a second unknown suspect, backed up to the tr
  
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• Canada’s public transit systems facing ‘crisis’ of violence. What can be done?

  26-01-2023 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Transit leaders say more under-housed people have been using the transit system as a shelter post-pandemic, fuelling violent incidents. More support is needed to keep systems safe.
  
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• Calgary Stampede accepting applications for 2023 parade

  26-01-2023 20:29
  
  For over 100 years, the Calgary Stampede Parade has served as the official kickoff to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, and this year you could be a part of the action. Applications for entries in the 2023 parade are now open, and will be accepted until Feb. 15. "Known around the world for its spectacular floats, stunning array of beautiful horses and marching bands, and of course parade marshals, the Stampede Parade celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit by bringing th
  
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• Former U.S. leaders asked to re-check for classified docs - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 20:19
  Former U.S. leaders asked to re-check for classified docs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town ... - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 19:57
  Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bikers Building Bridges: promoting good citizenship - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 19:56
  Bikers Building Bridges: promoting good citizenship  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Two local schools to participate in provincial environmental ... - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 19:52
  Two local schools to participate in provincial environmental ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 19:38
  
  5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• University of Lethbridge launches R.E.C. Room project - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 19:34
  
  University of Lethbridge launches R.E.C. Room project  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian Premier League unveils new look ahead of fifth season ... - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 18:50
  
  Canadian Premier League unveils new look ahead of fifth season ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo signs contract extension with B.C. ... - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 18:50
  
  Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo signs contract extension with B.C. ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ottawa appoints special representative to combat Islamophobia - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 18:45
  Ottawa appoints special representative to combat Islamophobia  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada donating four Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 18:45
  
  Canada donating four Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary's rental vacancy rate plunges to level not seen since 2014: CMHC

  26-01-2023 18:44
  
  A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says a surge in the rental market last year, due to immigration and higher mortgage rates, has drastically dropped the country's vacancy rates. Calgary was one of many major cities that experienced a huge drop – moving from 5.1 per cent to 2.7 per cent between 2021 and 2022. The city's vacancy rate hasn't been that low since 2014, the CMHC says. Markets also tightened in Canada's largest centres, Montreal, Vancouver and T
  
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• University of Lethbridge to explore creation of doctor training centre - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 18:43
  University of Lethbridge to explore creation of doctor training centre  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Province freezing private passenger vehicle insurance rates - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 18:36
  Province freezing private passenger vehicle insurance rates  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ontario's sports-betting market experienced boost in third fiscal quarter - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 18:29
  
  Ontario's sports-betting market experienced boost in third fiscal quarter  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Imperial Oil gives OK to $720M renewable diesel project near Edmonton

  26-01-2023 18:27
  
  Imperial Oil Ltd. says it is going ahead with a $720-million project to build a renewable diesel facility at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton. The project, first announced in August 2021, is expected to produce 20,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel once it is complete. The company says a significant portion of the production will be sent to British Columbia to support the province’s plan to lower carbon emissions. Imperial says it also plans to use renewable diesel in operations
  
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• 'Majority of people will still see an increase': Experts say Alberta auto rate freeze won't provide financial relief

  26-01-2023 17:58
  
  The Alberta government says it is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through the end of 2023 after hearing concerns from drivers about affordability. “Many Albertans are being squeezed on the affordability front. We have, they’re dealing with inflation kind of right across the board. That inflationary impact has also affected the cost to repair vehicles and there’s concern that automobile insurance rates will be going up significantly and so we just want
  
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• Alberta will not approve rate hikes for personal car insurance in 2023

  26-01-2023 17:58
  
  The Alberta government says it is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through the end of 2023 after hearing concerns from drivers about affordability. “We share Albertans’ concerns about the rising cost of living during the current inflation crisis. We will continue to meet with members of the insurance industry to find additional longer-term solutions for automobile insurance,” said Travis Toews, minister of finance. The province says while no new rate i
  
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• Stolen RV investigation in Redcliff, Alta., leads to significant weapons seizure

  26-01-2023 17:52
  
  A 44-year-old Cypress County man faces 61 charges after an investigation into a stolen recreational vehicle led officers to his home where crossbows and loaded firearms were found. Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) officials say an RV worth an estimated $27,000 and a trailer were reported stolen from a location in the Redcliff, Alta., area in December. The RV was later spotted near a home in Cypress County and officers searched the property on Jan. 4. The search resulted in the seiz
  
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• Calgary to launch food waste pilot program that had 'promising results' in Ontario

  26-01-2023 17:45
  
  The City of Calgary says it will begin a pilot program aimed at cutting down on food waste by local restaurants and other businesses later this year. The strategy, developed by the Circular Innovation Council, is expected to improve affordability of food waste collection, reduce disposal costs and greenhouse gas emissions and connect businesses with charitable organizations that have the ability to redistribute "rescued" food. The city says the plan has already achieved international recognition
  
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• ALERT recovers firearms, stolen property at Cypress County home - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 17:45
  ALERT recovers firearms, stolen property at Cypress County home  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta freezes rate increases for private vehicle insurance in 2023

  26-01-2023 17:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province said it is also looking at short- and long-term solutions to lower insurance rates.
  
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• Christina Ricci third guest announced for 2023 Calgary Expo

  26-01-2023 17:39
  
  Christina Ricci, known for her roles in Yellowjackets, The Addams Family and Wednesday, will attend this year's Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. Calgary Expo 2023 runs from April 27 to 30 at Stampede Park, and this year marks the event's 16th anniversary. Ricci, 42, will meet with fans at on the 29th and 30th. Director Sam Raimi and actor and filmmaker Vincent D’Onofrio were previously announced as guests. For more information and to buy tickets you can visit CalgaryExpo.com.You
  
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• Police seek man and woman involved in northeast Calgary home invasion

  26-01-2023 17:03
  
  Calgary police are seeking tips from the public to track down a man and woman in connection with a targeted home invasion last weekend. Officials say three people broke into a home in the 200 block of Templeview Way N.E. at about 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 21. The group attacked a man who was in the garage at the time, but the victim managed to escape and ran to a neighbour's house for help. Police arrived soon after, but the offenders had already fled. Investigators believe this incident was targeted an
  
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• Alberta to lay out plan for addressing doctor shortages in rural communities

  26-01-2023 17:00
  
  The provincial government will unveil its plan to bring more physicians to areas that are currently underserved. Health Minister Jason Copping and Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides are expected to provide details during Thursday morning's announcement at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. A livestream of the announcement, which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. MT, will be available here. The University of Calgary's president and vice-chancellor, as well as the deans of th
  
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• Alberta to address rural doctor shortages through training in Lethbridge and Grande Prairie

  26-01-2023 17:00
  
  The provincial government has unveiled its plan to bring more physicians to areas that are currently underserved. Health Minister Jason Copping and Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced $1 million in funding for regional post-secondary institutions, including the University of Lethbridge and and Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, to explore ways of offering medical education outside of Alberta's two largest cities. Currently, the University of Calgary and the Univer
  
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• Milk River Emergency Department to temporarily close - Lethbridge News Now

  26-01-2023 16:47
  
  Milk River Emergency Department to temporarily close  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police look to speak to driver involved in incident on fatal Deerfoot Trail

  26-01-2023 16:20
  
  Calgary police say the death of a woman who was hit by a vehicle on Deerfoot Trail is not criminal in nature, but investigators want to speak to a driver or drivers who failed to remain at the scene. Officials told CTV News that a woman was struck by one or more vehicles under an overpass in the northbound lanes of the highway between Peigan Trail and Blackfoot Trail/17th Avenue S.E. Police say the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, but the incident is not considered criminal or accidental
  
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