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• Wind warning issued for southern Alberta communities

  12-02-2023 23:22
  
  Wind warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for a number of southern Alberta communities including Okotoks, High River, Claresholm and the Crowsnest Pass area. Strong southwesterly winds gusting to 90 km/h are predicted to develop later Sunday evening. "Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur," it said. "Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions
  
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• Ottawa speedskater Ivanie Blondin takes silver in World Cup mass ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2023 23:15
  
  Ottawa speedskater Ivanie Blondin takes silver in World Cup mass ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Snowfall warning issued for Banff Sunday night

  12-02-2023 22:37
  
  A snowfall warning has been issued for Banff National Park for Sunday evening. Environment Canada is predicting heavy snowfall along Highway 93 from Lake Louise to Saskatchewan River Crossing Sunday night, with accumulations of 15 to 20 centimetres. Combined with strong southwesterly wind gusts of up to 60 km/h, visibility could be poor. Snow is predicted to taper off Monday afternoon. "Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions," it said. "Visibility may be suddenly reduce
  
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• Canadian snowboard Darcy Sharpe wins World Cup slopestyle gold in Calgary

  12-02-2023 22:11
  
  Canadian snowboarder Darcy Sharpe won men's World Cup slopestyle gold Sunday in Calgary. The 27-year-old from Comox, B.C., posted a winning score of 88.85 points in the second of his three runs. Sharpe's victory was the first of his career in slopestyle. Dusty Henricksen of the United States was second with 82.66 and Sharpe's Canadian teammate, Cameron Spalding of Moonstone, Ont., took third with 77.33. Julia Marino of the United States won women's gold ahead of runner-up Laurie Blouin of Q
  
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• Canadian snowboard Darcy Sharpe wins World Cup slopestyle gold ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2023 22:07
  
  Canadian snowboard Darcy Sharpe wins World Cup slopestyle gold ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jim Lewis, the voice of Benny the Bear on the Buckshot Show, passes away

  12-02-2023 21:33
  
  Jim Lewis, the man who gave his voice to Benny the Bear on CTV Calgary's The Buckshot Show, has died. For 30 years, Lewis and Ron Barge, better known as Buckshot, entertained generations of Calgary children and their parents. At the time of its cancellation, in 1996, it was the longest-running children's television show in Canadian history. Lewis died of cancer and leaves behind his three children, and one grandchild. Bev Brand Lewis posted a farewell note on her Facebook page to make the announ
  
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• Sens goalie Forsberg out indefinitely with MCL tear in both knees - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2023 19:34
  
  Sens goalie Forsberg out indefinitely with MCL tear in both knees  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Two Lethbridge teens missing from group home | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  12-02-2023 19:18
  Two Lethbridge teens missing from group home | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge police seek assistance locating missing teens

  12-02-2023 19:18
  
  Lethbridge police are seeking public assistance to help find two missing teens. Both are residents of a group home in Lethbridge. They left the group home the night of February 6. Police believe they're in Lethbridge or on the Blood Tribe Reserve. Fourteen-year-old Charish Quesnelle was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black jeans. Amber Hunt, 15, was last seen wearing a black sweater, black sweat pants and carrying a light blue pattern backpack.Anyone with information is asked to contact po
  
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• Smiths denies NDP claim oil well cleanup pilot linked to leadership campaign

  12-02-2023 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Liability Management Incentive Program proposes to give $100 million in royalty breaks to companies that fulfil their legal obligations to restore old oil and gas wells.
  
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• Province mulls initiative to add sheriffs to downtown patrols

  12-02-2023 19:11
  
  Alberta sheriffs could soon be on patrol in downtown Calgary. About a dozen Alberta sheriffs have volunteered to patrol the streets of downtown Edmonton, assisting police officers with crime and disorder there. It's part of  a15-week-long pilot project prompted by Edmontonians' concerns about dangers on the LRT and some streets at night, following encounters with individuals who may be homeless or addicted to drugs. The subject came up Thursday when the premier was asked whether a similar p
  
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• Canadian skier Alexander claims downhill bronze in impressive ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2023 18:09
  
  Canadian skier Alexander claims downhill bronze in impressive ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tigers topple Hurricanes in shootout at Medicine Hat

  12-02-2023 18:03
  
  Medicine Hat held serve at home Saturday, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-2 in a shootout. Friday night in Lethbridge, the Hurricanes defeated the Tigers 3-0. The Tigers scored first Saturday, when Rhett Parsons fired one past Hurricane goaltender Harrison Meneghin 54 seconds into the first period. Hurricane Jett Jones banged in a rebound on a two-man power play to tie it up at 7:46, but Brendan Lee scored his 21st for Medicine Hat three minutes later to put the Tigers back in front. In th
  
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• Roughnecks sweep the weekend with 13-9 win over Mammoth

  12-02-2023 17:32
  
  What's better than a Calgary Roughneck scoring four goals in a game? Would you believe two Calgary Roughneck players scoring four goals in a game? A night after the Roughnecks defeated Saskatchewan on the strength of four from Tanner Cook, they defeated the Colorado Mammoth 13-9 on the strength of four goals apiece from Tyler Pace and Josh Currier. Pace led all scorers with three assists on top of four goals, giving him seven points overall.Hear from Tyler Pace tonight after his seven point perf
  
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• California dreaming: Wranglers sweep the weekend with shootout win in San Jose

  12-02-2023 17:06
  
  The Wranglers completed a San Jose weekend sweep Saturday, defeating the Barracudas 5-4 in a shootout. The Wranglers led 3-1 going into the third, on goals by Kevin Rooney, Clark Bishop and Adam Klapka, but San Jose battled back to tie it at three, on goals by William Eklund and Tristan Roberts. Emilio Pettersen put the Wranglers back in front by a goal, but Eklund scored again to tie it up and send the game into overtime. In the shootout, Connor Zary, Jeremie Poirier and finally Matthew Phillip
  
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• Hitmen go 0 for Manitoba, dropping 3-2 contest to Wheat Kings in Brandon

  12-02-2023 16:29
  
  The Calgary Hitmen stumbled again Saturday, dropping a 3-2 contest to the Wheat Kings in Brandon. The Hitmen started off well, building a 2-0 lead on goals by Chase Valliant and Carter Yakemchuk early in the second. The goal by Valliant was his first career WHL goal. Late in the second, Brandon got on the board with a goal from Evan Groening. Early in the third, Brandon got markers from Brett Hyland and Dawson Pasternak, to take over the lead, and hung on for the victory.Final from Brandon. pic.
  
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• Asylum seekers using well-organized system for crossing irregularly ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2023 13:06
  
  Asylum seekers using well-organized system for crossing irregularly ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge police say teens found safe | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  12-02-2023 09:00
  Lethbridge police say teens found safe | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Tigers beat Lethbridge 3-2 in shootout Saturday - Medicine Hat News

  12-02-2023 07:42
  
  Tigers beat Lethbridge 3-2 in shootout Saturday  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Calgary's Stephen Ames wins PGA Tour Champions event in Morocco - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2023 04:34
  
  Calgary's Stephen Ames wins PGA Tour Champions event in Morocco  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Teaching Montreal youth about Black history, one school at a time

  12-02-2023 04:27
  
  Advocate and speaker Malik Shaheed is touring Montreal-area schools this month to teach students about Black history. Known as the "Hype Creator," the jersey Shaheed wears onstage has the name emblazoned on the back. He steps before the crowds with music and energy, engaging with teens in their language. "My goal is to really educate them, to give them an opportunity to learn more about Black people, to break stereotypes," he told CTV News while speaking at Lester B. Pearson High School in Montr
  
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• Displaced Merritt, B.C., residents to move into transitional housing - Lethbridge News Now

  12-02-2023 01:34
  
  Displaced Merritt, B.C., residents to move into transitional housing  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Former Calgarian Stephen Ames wins PGA Champions event in Morocco

  12-02-2023 00:02
  
  Former Calgarian Stephen Ames parred all 18 holes in the final round to win the Trophy Hassan II in a PGA Tour Champions event Saturday.Par never felt so good.@StephenAmesPGA pars all 18 holes in the final round to win the Trophy Hassan II. pic.twitter.com/u8FYz5h0Ym — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) February 11, 2023Ames finished five shots clear of Australian Mark Hensby. It was Ames' third Champions Tour victory. He won US $320,000.The Ames bring home the win in Morocco! @StephenAme
  
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