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• NDP announce health-care plan for easier access to medical care, physicians

  15-02-2023 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The plan includes hiring 1,500 health-care employees and building 10 family clinics across the province.
  
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• Alberta NDP announces health-care plan for easier access to medical care, physicians

  15-02-2023 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The plan includes hiring 1,500 health-care employees and building 10 family clinics across the province.
  
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• Calgary police stop sedan travelling 123 km/h in 50 km/h zone

  15-02-2023 23:46
  
  Calgary police are using an example of excessive speeding from the weekend to warn drivers to slow down on city streets. In a tweet, police say officers stopped a driver who was clocked travelling 123 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, more than double the limit. A picture shows the white, four-door sedan stopped at a Petro Canada gas station. "Follow the speed limit and keep our roads safe," said police in the tweet. The driver faces a mandatory court appearance.Over the weekend, our officers stopped a ve
  
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• Alberta NDP promises health teams to improve access to family physicians

  15-02-2023 23:32
  
  Alberta’s Opposition NDP is promising more access to family doctors by creating health teams. NDP Leader Rachel Notley says if her party forms government after the spring election, its goal would be for a million or more Albertans to be able to see their family doctor within a day or two near where they live. Notley says the government would create family health teams, which include a doctor working alongside related specialists such as mental-health therapists, dietitians, physiotherapist
  
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• Lions Club volunteers making clear difference around the world through eyeglasses program

  15-02-2023 23:18
  
  The Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre (CLERC) is located in northeast Calgary in a small, unassuming warehouse. Stacks of boxes are piled high, each filled with donated eyeglasses from across Canada. Volunteers touch every single pair that comes here to make sure they're good enough to donate to someone in need, just about anywhere in the world. This is the 25th anniversary for the Calgary operation. James Lee, CLERC chair, says close to 40 per cent of all donated glasses are good enough
  
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• Calgary police make arrests in 2 separate drug busts

  15-02-2023 23:13
  
  Police say two people face charges in connection with two separate drug busts, worth in excess of $40,000, in Calgary earlier this month. In the first bust, police observed a speeding vehicle at 2:45 p.m. on Feb. 2 in the area of 74 Avenue and 21A Street S.E. Officials say the vehicle proceeded at a high rate of speed through a school zone westbound on 76 Avenue S.E. "A short time later, officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was found to be in possession of two firearms wh
  
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• Backlot lease termination prompts movement to save decades-old Calgary queer space

  15-02-2023 22:59
  
  The future of a Calgary gay bar that’s been a staple of the LGBTQ2S+ community over the past 47 years is now in jeopardy as ownership was handed a lease termination notice for a proposed condo development. The Backlot Bar located at 209 10 Avenue S.W. is one of only three queer spaces in the city that’s known as being a safe space to gather and avoid discrimination. Several non-profit organizations also have used the venue to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars over the
  
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• Joint Calgary-Edmonton bid being explored for 2030 Commonwealth Games

  15-02-2023 22:32
  
  An Alberta group is putting together a potential bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games that could see events held in Calgary, Edmonton and communities surrounding the two cities, multiple sources have confirmed to CTV News. A bid in Hamilton, Ont., fell apart this week with organizers saying they were unable to secure provincial funding. The organizing group estimated the cost to host in Hamilton would be around $1.1 billion. Potential costs for a joint Calgary-Edmonton bid have not yet been deter
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes push for a spot in the post-season.

  15-02-2023 21:58
  
  It’s crunch time for the 'Canes to get into playoffs. The Lethbridge Hurricanes open a two-game home stand Wednesday night as they host the Calgary Hitmen.  The teams have split a pair of games, so far, this season with the road team winning both contests. That would point the advantage arrow in the direction of the Hitmen, a slumping team trying to turn its season around. “It’s going to be a challenge,” said 'Canes head coach Brent Kisio. “We’ve played a
  
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• Calgary police arrest suspects after stabbing outside northwest library

  15-02-2023 21:55
  
  Calgary police say two B.C. men have been charged in connection to a stabbing outside a library on Monday. Officers were called to the Louise Riley Library in the 1900 block of 14th Avenue N.W. at around 3 p.m. The victim was outside the library when he allegedly witnessed two men trying to sell drugs to a third person. "The victim asked the suspects to leave the area when a verbal altercation began, which quickly escalated to a physical altercation," police said in a Wednesday news release. The
  
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• Calgary Drop-In Centre receives $4M in funding to expand detox and recovery services

  15-02-2023 20:47
  
  The provincial government has committed more than $4 million to help the Calgary Drop-In Centre create overdose response teams and establish 35 medical detox and treatment beds. The government says the beds, 15 of which will be for medical detox and 20 for pre-treatment, will help support up to 1,000 Calgarians each year. The beds will help Albertans struggling with addiction to "safely withdraw from drugs or alcohol under medical supervision," explained a Wednesday news release. "They
  
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• Gwendoline Christie of Wednesday coming to Calgary Expo

  15-02-2023 20:34
  
  The headmistress is heading for the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. Gwendoline Christie, who plays Principal Larissa Weems, aka the headmistress of Nevermore Academy in the hit Netflix series Wednesday, is coming to the Calgary Expo in late April. Christie also played Brienne of Tarth on Game of Thrones and Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in addition to roles on Severance, The Sandman and The Last Jedi. Other announced guests include fellow Star Wars alumni Hayden Christian
  
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• Charges laid in the death of dog that was dragged, left dead in an Edmonton park

  15-02-2023 19:54
  
  A man and a woman are both facing several charges related to the death of a dog whose body was dragged to a park in southeast Edmonton and left there on Christmas Day. Patrol officers were called on Dec. 26 to investigate the discovery of the body of a three-year-old male German Shepherd/Pitbull mix at Kittlitz Park located around 28A Street and 36A Avenue. Edmonton Police Service wouldn't say what caused the death of the dog, but an investigator said his condition was "very, very suspicious" an
  
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• Poilievre backs Alberta’s concerns over federal ‘just transition’ legislation

  15-02-2023 19:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The "just transition" legislation is aimed at helping Canadian workers adapt to the global move toward increasing reliance on renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.
  
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• Alberta is most common place for wildlife attacks, Parks Canada data suggests

  15-02-2023 18:56
  
  A new report looking at wildlife attacks in Canada suggests Alberta is one of the places people are most likely to be attacked by a wild animal. The findings also suggest that the most dangerous animal in the province doesn't have sharp teeth and claws but antlers and hooves. The study, published by SportingPedia, explored data collected on human-wildlife incidents in a number of Canada's national parks between 2010 and 2021. It also examined incidents reported by the media, which they say focus
  
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• University of Lethbridge selected as one of the hosts for new Shad ... - My Lethbridge Now

  15-02-2023 18:33
  
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• Decision on new Suncor CEO expected ‘very soon’

  15-02-2023 18:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary-based oil producer and refiner has been on the hunt for a new CEO ever since former chief executive Mark Little resigned last July.
  
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• Northern Alberta teacher charged with physically assaulting student: RCMP

  15-02-2023 17:41
  
  A Lac La Biche teacher has been charged after he allegedly physically assaulted a student. Police began an investigation into the assault on Oct. 19. The child received minor injuries as a result of the assault, police say. Michael Loren McArthur, 59, has been charged with assault. He's scheduled to make his next court appearance in Lac La Biche Provincial Court on March 13. Lakeland Catholic School Division confirmed to CTV News Edmonton McArthur is no longer employed by the division. Lac La Bi
  
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• Poilievre says he shares Alberta concerns over 'just transition' legislation

  15-02-2023 17:29
  
  Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservative Party, was in Calgary Wednesday to speak about rising crime rates and increased housing costs. Poilievre told reporters that he met with Alberta premier Danielle Smith last week, when she was in Ottawa. The pair talked about healthcare, public safety and the province’s energy sector. Poilievre says he shares Alberta’s concerns surrounding pending "just transition" federal legislation. “This is a deliberate, radical agenda by the
  
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• Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre set to speak in Calgary

  15-02-2023 17:29
  
  Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservative Party, is in Calgary for a scheduled announcement. There are few details about what he will be speaking on, but reports suggest it could be about the affordability crisis. His remarks will begin at 9:30 a.m. This is a developing story and we will have more details when they become available…
  
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• Direct flights from Calgary to Yellowknife offered by Canadian North

  15-02-2023 17:02
  
  The first plane of a new service between Alberta and Northern Canada landed in Calgary on Tuesday. It was the inaugural flight for Canadian North's direct trip between Yellowknife and Calgary. The service augments the airline's existing service between Alberta and the north – passengers have been able to fly between Edmonton and Yellowknife for some time. The company's CEO says it is part of their mission to strengthen its service. Canadian North, based in Kanata, Ont., is entirely Inuit-o
  
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• Serious crash south of Calgary sends man to hospital

  15-02-2023 16:23
  
  Multiple vehicles were involved in crash on Highway 2 Tuesday evening. The incident happened just before 6 p.m. in the northbound lanes at 274 Avenue East, near the town of Okotoks. EMS told CTV News that an adult male was flown to Foothills Medical Centre via STARS Air Ambulance. He was listed in life-threatening condition. Another person was also injured, but they were treated at the scene. Crews limited traffic in the area to one lane while EMS and investigators were there, but the scene was
  
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• Cool and sunny in Calgary today

  15-02-2023 15:50
  
  Northwesterly wind off of the high-pressure ridge that’s building up will keep things milder today, drawing in a touch of cloud and some weak flurries north of Calgary. Still, if we wait long enough through the day, we should be game to clear out to a reasonable amount of sun, for a time. Thursday, moisture builds for the southern B.C. interior in just the right spot, delivering to us a reasonably likely chinook arch; though the wind forecast stays fairly steady (30 kilometres per hour see
  
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• Worst January for home sales since 2009, CREA reports

  15-02-2023 15:29
  
  Home sales in January were the lowest for the month since 2009 and down 37.1 per cent compared with a year ago, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Wednesday. The drop came as January sales also fell on a month-over-month basis as they dropped three per cent compared with December. The Offer newsletter: Sign up for curated coverage of Canadian real estateCREA said the move lower to start the year gave back the small gains made in December. The month-over-month drop came as gains in Hamilto
  
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• Home sales in Canada had their worst January since 2009: report

  15-02-2023 15:29
  
  Home sales in Canada posted their worst start to the year since 2009 as January sales fell 37.1 per cent compared with the start of 2022 and prices continued to fall, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Wednesday. Home sales for the month amounted to 20,931 and came as the January sales also fell three per cent compared with December. The move lower to start the year gave back the small gains made in December and CREA said it signals a lack of clarity around whether the market has hit or i
  
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• 2 men in hospital after a pair of early morning Calgary shootings

  15-02-2023 15:10
  
  Two men, both believed to be in their 20s or 30s, were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after a pair of shootings. According to emergency medical services, one of the men was taken to the Foothills Medical Centre in life-threatening condition. The first shooting happened at around 2:40 a.m. in the northeast community of Temple. Police say a burnt vehicle in Saddle Ridge, roughly five kilometres north of the scene, is suspected to have been involved and officers are now investigating. At appr
  
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• Trudeau leaves for Bahamas to meet Caribbean leaders as Haiti crisis deepens

  15-02-2023 12:21
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way the Bahamas where members of the Caribbean Community are gathering to discuss regional issues, including the deepening crisis in Haiti. Trudeau left Ottawa Wednesday afternoon to participate as a special guest at the summit of 20 Caribbean leaders in Nassau as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary. His office said the trip will allow leaders to consider political, security and humanitarian assistance to Haitian people and "Haitian-led solutions to
  
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• Trudeau headed to Bahamas for meeting of Caribbean leaders as Haiti crisis deepens

  15-02-2023 12:21
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to depart today for the Bahamas, where members of the Caribbean Community are gathering to discuss regional issues, including a deepening crisis in Haiti. Trudeau is participating as a special guest at the summit of 20 Caribbean leaders in Nassau, as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary. His office says the trip will allow leaders to consider political, security and humanitarian assistance to Haitian people and "Haitian-led solutions to the ongoing
  
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• Rick Dempsey seeking UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West - Lethbridge News Now

  15-02-2023 09:00
  
  Rick Dempsey seeking UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge parking fine increases: SPC meeting Wednesday | CTV ... - CTV News Calgary

  15-02-2023 09:00
  Lethbridge parking fine increases: SPC meeting Wednesday | CTV ...  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Annual Valentine's Day Memorial March takes to downtown Calgary

  15-02-2023 05:45
  
  The sounds of drums echoed across downtown Calgary on Tuesday night as about 600 people took part in the 15th annual Valentine's Day Memorial March. Marchers walked from Scarboro United Church in memory of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit Peoples. "It's important to have events like this because it shows that the community is coming together and we care," said Chantal Chagnon, an event organizer. "We want answers for those families who've been striving for answers for
  
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• Convenience store giant 7-Eleven criticized over ID-scanning policy

  15-02-2023 04:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary man is among several Albertans who contacted Global News concerned over an ID-scanning policy at convenience store giant 7-Eleven.
  
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• Lethbridge College names recipients of 2023 Honouring Excellence ... - Lethbridge News Now

  15-02-2023 02:26
  
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• 'Never appropriate' for politicians to reach out to Crowns: Alberta Justice official

  15-02-2023 01:23
  
  The top civil servant at Alberta Justice says there are no formal rules stopping politicians from directly interfering in court prosecutions, but says his department relies on Crown lawyers knowing the boundaries and pushing back if it happens. Frank Bosscha's comments Tuesday to the legislature's public accounts committee came amid questions surrounding Premier Danielle Smith's involvement in COVID-19-related cases. The United Conservative Party government announced last week that Bosscha would
  
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• Suncor's fourth-quarter profits increase 76 per cent to $2.74B

  15-02-2023 01:21
  
  Suncor Energy Inc. says it earned $2.74 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 76 per cent increase from the $1.55 billion it earned in the same three months of 2021. The Calgary-based company says its increased profit was due to the higher price of crude and refined product realizations as well as higher upstream production, partially offset by increased operating expenses. On an adjusted basis, Suncor says it earned $2.43 billion, or $1.81 per common share, compared to $1.30 billion or 89 ce
  
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• ‘Phone’s been ringing off the hook’: Lethbridge businesses bask in Valentine’s Day boost - Global News

  15-02-2023 01:01
  
  ‘Phone’s been ringing off the hook’: Lethbridge businesses bask in Valentine’s Day boost  Global News
  
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• ‘Phone’s been ringing off the hook’: Lethbridge businesses bask in Valentine’s Day boost

  15-02-2023 01:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Valentine's Day is giving Lethbridge florists and restaurants a boost that is expected to last days longer than just Feb. 14.
  
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• Lethbridge business owner frustrated with potential parking fine hike

  15-02-2023 00:56
  
  There has been some criticism about a proposed bylaw that would see higher parking fines in Lethbridge, but one business owner says it will hurt their bottom line. The draft legislation would see fines for parking double in Lethbridge from $25 to $50. Brad Wynder, owner of Modern Aesthetics, believes an increase fine will not only hurt his business, but his own pocketbook too. According to Wynder, he gets a parking ticket everyday, despite the fact he pays for a monthly parking pass. However, th
  
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• Top justice official says boundaries need to be respected between prosecutors, politicians

  15-02-2023 00:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Frank Bosscha's comments Tuesday to the legislature's public accounts committee came amid questions surrounding Premier Danielle Smith's involvement in COVID-19-related cases.
  
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• Inside the 2023 Lethbridge Women's Memorial March | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  15-02-2023 00:35
  Inside the 2023 Lethbridge Women's Memorial March | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Despite tight times, businesses in Lethbridge feel the love on Valentine’s Day

  15-02-2023 00:35
  
  On Valentine's Day, residents across Lethbridge were picking up flowers and sweets for their loved ones. Despite inflation, business in the southern Alberta city was booming as love was in the air. Feb.14 is one of the busiest days of the year for Flowers on 9th. They were jam-packed with orders and deliveries for more than a week before the day itself. "We’re wiped out, actually," said Sharon Ulrich, owner of Flowers on 9th. "It's been a really busy Valentine's, even more so than last yea
  
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• Despite tight times, businesses in Lethbridge feel the love on ... - CTV News Calgary

  15-02-2023 00:35
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• Hockey game at Logan Boulet Arena inspires organ donor registration

  15-02-2023 00:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Boulet, who died in the Humboldt Broncos bush crash in 2018, was an organ donor. Every year, an event is hosted to raise awareness for organ donation registration.
  
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