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• What you need to know about Norovirus as cases see slight rise in Alberta

  16-02-2023 22:39
  
  Alberta has seen a slight increase in norovirus cases so far in 2023. From Jan. 1 to Feb. 14, 87 norovirus cases were reported in Alberta. In January 2022, 22 cases were reported, and 40 were reported in February 2022. A total of 295 cases were reported in 2022, according to provincial numbers. A spokesperson for Alberta Health says 2018 had the most reported cases in the last five years, with just over 500. Norovirus spreads through touching contaminated surfaces, or sharing food with an infect
  
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• Suspicious death in Calgary park; police seek Deerfoot dash-cam footage

  16-02-2023 22:16
  
  Calgary police are appealing to drivers who use a section of Deerfoot Trail in their morning commute to help officers as they investigate a suspicious death. Officers were called to Deerfoot Athletic Park in the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue N.E. just after 10:35 a.m. on Thursday by a citizen who discovered a body.   The park is located next to northbound Deerfoot Trail between 16th Avenue N.E. and the Eighth Avenue flyover. Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson says while the investigation is in the
  
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• Body found in Calgary park under investigation by homicide detectives

  16-02-2023 22:16
  
  Calgary police are appealing to drivers who use a section of Deerfoot Trail in their morning commute to help officers as they investigate a suspicious death. Officers were called to Deerfoot Athletic Park in the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue N.E. just after 10:35 a.m. on Thursday by a citizen who discovered a body.   The park is located next to northbound Deerfoot Trail between 16th Avenue N.E. and the Eighth Avenue flyover. Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson says while the investigation is in the
  
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• Body found in Calgary park under investigation by Calgary homicide detectives

  16-02-2023 22:16
  
  Calgary police are appealing to drivers who use a section of Deerfoot Trail in their morning commute to help officers as they investigate a suspicious death. Officers were called to Deerfoot Athletic Park in the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue N.E. just after 10:35 a.m. on Thursday by a citizen who discovered a body.   The park is located next to northbound Deerfoot Trail between 16th Avenue N.E. and the Eighth Avenue flyover. Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson says while the investigation is in the
  
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• Thomson, Hurricanes blank Hitmen 3-0 en route to second straight shutout victory

  16-02-2023 21:54
  
  The Hitmen outshot the Hurricanes, but Lethbridge got all the goals in a Wednesday night contest, shutting out Calgary 3-0 at the Enmax Centre. Bryan Thomson stopped 36 Calgary shots to record his second consecutive shutout for the Hurricanes. Anton Astashevich scored for Lethbridge in the first period, and Logan Wormald added his team-leading 20th goal in the second to give the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead after two periods. Calgary pressed in the third, but couldn't solve Thomson in net. Cole Shepard
  
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• Mother accused of trying to kill her 3 children testifies at trial in Edmonton

  16-02-2023 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Edmonton soldier says a 2015 house fire that led to her being accused of trying to kill her three children was not started by her.
  
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• Alberta health minister promises $158M in budget to recruit front-line health staff

  16-02-2023 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The budget is to be delivered Feb. 28, and Copping says than half of the $158 million will be used for programs to recruit physicians to rural areas.
  
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• Cenovus CEO Alex Pourbaix to step down, become executive chair

  16-02-2023 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cenovus Energy Inc. chief executive Alex Pourbaix will step down from the CEO role later this year, the Calgary-based energy company announced Thursday.
  
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• Banff bylaw requires take-away eateries to offer seating and reusable food ware

  16-02-2023 21:13
  
  The town of Banff has taken steps to reduce the amount of unnecessary waste generated from restaurants, coffee shops and bars, and will soon ban stores from offering plastic bags. Earlier this week, Banff town council passed the single-use items reduction bylaw promoting the use of reusable shopping bags and food ware. "Banff has demonstrated incredible voluntary leadership when it comes to diverting waste, and now it's time to take more prescribed efforts towards our goal of eliminating all was
  
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• Transit Watch offers text line for passengers to relay safety concerns

  16-02-2023 21:12
  
  The city wants transit passengers who feel unsafe to send them a text. Transit Watch has been in operation since the early 2000s, helping transit passengers to report non-emergency safety concerns. There's three different ways to contact Transit Watch: texting 74100, phoning 403-262-1000, then #1, or by deploying the 'Help' button located on CTrain station platforms. In operation since the spring of 2019, the city says it receives around 50 text messages a day. "When someone uses the text line,
  
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• What's open and closed in Calgary over the Family Day long weekend

  16-02-2023 20:22
  
  Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Calgary over the Family Day long weekend: CALGARY TRANSIT Calgary Transit will be adjusting service hours over the Family Day long weekend, and are advising users to visit their website to see if their routes are impacted.  On Family Day, Calgary Transit will be operating buses, CTrains and On Demand transit on a Sunday level of service. LANDFILLS All three Calgary landfills will be open on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Spyhill and E
  
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• Alberta UCP to cap tuition increases, reduces student loan interest rates

  16-02-2023 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The changes made to Alberta's post-secondary tuition are part of the government's Budget 2023, and aim to tackle the cost of living crisis for students and graduates.
  
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• 2 people arrested in 2021 death of Calgary toddler

  16-02-2023 19:54
  
  Following "a lengthy and complex investigation," Calgary police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with the death of an 18-month-old boy in 2021. Gabriel Sinclair-Pasqua died on Oct. 5, 2021, after emergency crews were called to the toddler's home in the 2800 block of 14 Avenue S.E. for reports of the boy being in medical distress. First responders administered first aid, but Gabriel was pronounced dead at the scene. As the investigation progressed, his death was classified as a homic
  
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• David Harbour from 'Stranger Things' coming to Calgary Expo

  16-02-2023 19:30
  
  David Harbour, known for his portrayal of Jim Hopper in the Netflix series Stranger Things, will be appearing at the 2023 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. Fans will also recognize Harbour for his roles in Black Widow, Suicide Squad, Hellboy and Violent Night, as well as his most recent film We Have A Ghost. Calgary Expo 2023 runs from April 27 to 30 at Stampede Park, and this year marks the event's 16th anniversary. Harbour, 47, will meet with fans on and speak during an
  
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• Lethbridge committee votes unanimously against parking increase ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-02-2023 19:14 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge committee votes unanimously against parking increase ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta announces most popular, unique baby names of 2022

  16-02-2023 19:11
  
  Alberta has released the list of names of babies born in the province in 2022, and Olivia and Noah continue to be the most popular names for infants. This is the 10th year in a row Olivia has claimed the top spot for girls. Olivia holds the record for number one name for the longest consecutive number of years, with Jessica coming in second at six years (from 1990 to 1995), and Emily in third with five consecutive years (1998 to 2002). The 10 most popular names for girls in 2022 were:Olivia (192
  
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• Cenovus CEO Pourbaix to step down, become executive chair; Jon McKenzie to be new CEO

  16-02-2023 19:06
  
  Cenovus Energy Inc. chief executive Alex Pourbaix will step down from the CEO role later this year, the Calgary-based energy company announced Thursday. Pourbaix, who has led Cenovus since November of 2017, will remain part of the company's leadership team as executive chair. Current Cenovus chief operating officer Jon McKenzie will become CEO. The leadership transition will take place April 26, the company said. On a conference call with analysts Thursday, Pourbaix said the change will allow hi
  
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• 13-year-old charged after man stabbed outside Calgary Tim Hortons

  16-02-2023 19:02
  
  Calgary police say a teenager has been charged in connection to a stabbing outside a Tim Hortons in the community of Southwood earlier this week. Officers were called to the 10200 block of Elbow Drive S.W. at about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday for reports of an assault outside the eatery. The victim, who suffered multiple stab wounds, was taken to hospital in serious, life-threatening condition. Investigators believe the victim got into an argument with a group of youth while inside the Tim Hortons. The
  
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• Recall issued for PC brand ‘Canadian Cheddar’ due to possible Listeria contamination

  16-02-2023 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Consumers are asked to check if they have that particular cheese and to throw it out or return it to the store they bought it from.
  
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• Study from U of C suggests 'unscientific claims' are being made by baby formula producers

  16-02-2023 18:40
  
  An international study, which includes support from the University of Calgary, suggests baby formula companies are "highly likely" to make unscientific claims about their products. The research, published in the British Medical Journal on Wednesday, looked at the lack of scientific evidence to back up the claims made on the labels of baby formula products. The Canadian segment of the research was conducted by Dr. Meredith Brockway, internationally-certified lactation consultant and assistant pro
  
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• Torry Tanner seeking UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West - Lethbridge News Now

  16-02-2023 18:38 via news.google.com
  
  Torry Tanner seeking UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• What were the most popular baby names in Alberta in 2022?

  16-02-2023 17:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  There were about 48,000 babies born in Alberta last year, and two long-standing favourite names held the top spots in 2022.
  
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• Alberta workers value hybrid options, but employers push in-office days, survey says

  16-02-2023 17:13
  
  Alberta employers and employees have taken divergent viewpoints about a return-to-work policy, new survey data suggests. Cisco Canada, in partnership with Angus Reid, released its second annual Hybrid Work Study on Thursday and found 82 per cent of Alberta workers see "flexibility in work location" a factor that helps them decide whether or not to stay at a job. That's slightly higher than the national average of 81 per cent recorded in the survey. However, the same report found 45 per cent of e
  
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• Inn from the Cold sees demand double as Calgary families face housing crisis

  16-02-2023 16:50
  
  A Calgary organization that offers support and shelter to families needing help says demand for its services has more than doubled over the last year. Inn from the Cold officials say the rising cost of living has led to a 105 per cent increase in requests for is services. According to the organization, many of its clients say the lion's share of their monthly expenses  — roughly 75 per cent —are rent, utilities and groceries, and the issue's been exacerbated by recent spikes in
  
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• Alberta to announce plan to make post-secondary school more affordable

  16-02-2023 16:13
  
  The Alberta government says it is going to make post-secondary education more affordable. It is scheduled to make an announcement Thursday morning about supporting post-secondary students. No other details were provided. The ministers of advanced education and affordability will speak at 11 a.m. Watch the news conference live on CTVNewsEdmonton.ca. 
  
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• Alberta reducing student loan interest rate, doubling grace period, capping tuition hikes

  16-02-2023 16:13
  
  The Alberta government will cap post-secondary education tuition hikes at two per cent starting in 2024-25.  The cap, alongside other measures announced Tuesday, are meant to make education more affordable, government officials said.  This year, Alberta will also: Reduce student loan interest rates to the prime rate, from the prime rate plus one per cent; Double the student loan interest-free grace period to 12 months; Increase the income threshold for Alberta's Repayment Assistan
  
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• Vauxhall, Alta., warns residents about coyote sightings near school

  16-02-2023 16:07
  
  The Town of Vauxhall is warning residents about wild animals spotted on a walking path near the community's school. Officials made the announcement Wednesday, saying coyotes have been seen in the area during the evening. While the town says coyotes "are usually skittish around humans," it suggested residents take precautions just to be safe. "Do not turn your back on a coyote or run away – make loud noises," the town said on social media. Residents are also urged to keep their pets on a le
  
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• Cenovus reports $784M Q4 profit, CEO Alex Pourbaix to become executive chair

  16-02-2023 15:13
  
  Cenovus Energy Inc. says chief executive Alex Pourbaix will become executive chair later this year, while chief operating officer Jon McKenzie will become chief executive. The company says the moves will take place after its annual meeting set for April 26. The announcement of the change in the executive suites came as the company reported a fourth-quarter profit of $784 million or 39 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Dec. 31 compared with a loss of $408 million or 21 cents per dilut
  
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• Snow and a steep drop just beyond Calgary's 5-day forecast

  16-02-2023 14:10
  
  I mean, we had it coming. Of course we did. Calgary's average through February 2023 so far is 5.7 C. That's absurdly warm! The actual seasonal average is in the margins between 0 C and -1 C. This is to say… we're due. And it's almost time to pay up. But first, more warmth! Westerly gusts are going to wander the line between 40 and 50 km/h through the afternoon and evening, tapering to the mid-30s Friday. Both will produce highs that keep the February 2023 average going strong. Saturday wi
  
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• Hurricanes Blank Hitmen 3-0 on Wednesday – Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  16-02-2023 09:01 via news.google.com
  
  Hurricanes Blank Hitmen 3-0 on Wednesday – Lethbridge Hurricanes  Lethbridge Hurricanes
  
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• Lethbridge Police to be at Chinook High School Friday after threat discovered - Global News

  16-02-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Police to be at Chinook High School Friday after threat discovered  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge police investigating school threat | CityNews Calgary - CityNews Calgary

  16-02-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge police investigating school threat | CityNews Calgary  CityNews Calgary
  
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• Hybrid learning interest spikes at Lethbridge College, U of L | CTV ... - CTV News Calgary

  16-02-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  Hybrid learning interest spikes at Lethbridge College, U of L | CTV ...  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Alberta senior fears mistake on affordability payment application will cost her

  16-02-2023 04:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta senior is raising questions about the application process for the province's affordability payments after she said a costly mistake was made on hers.
  
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• Dr. John Cowell appoints temporary provisional lead to oversee EMS leadership

  16-02-2023 03:34
  
  A temporary provisional lead of EMS has been appointed, a spokesperson for the Alberta government confirmed to CTV News Edmonton on Tuesday. Athana Mentzelopoulos has been selected for the role by Dr. John Cowell, the official administrator of AHS. The position is responsible for all leadership oversight of EMS, according to Alberta Health. In a statement, Ministry of Health press secretary Scott Johnston said that Mentzelopoulos first joined AHS in late 2022 as an advisor to Dr. Cowell and was
  
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• Indigenous-led theatre company Making Treaty 7 turns 10, throws a party for the city

  16-02-2023 03:26
  
  Seven years ago, there didn't seem to be much chance Calgary's audacious, inspiring Indigenous-led theatre company Making Treaty 7 would even continue to exist, let alone make it to 2023. That was because on Feb. 11, 2015, five people died on a highway in a Saskatchewan, including One Yellow Rabbit's Michael Green, one of co-founders of Making Treaty 7, and Narcisse Blood, a Blackfoot elder who played an instrumental role in the shape of stories told in the early days of the company. Making Trea
  
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• Lethbridge celebrates National Flag of Canada Day - Global News

  16-02-2023 02:48 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge celebrates National Flag of Canada Day  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge celebrates National Flag of Canada Day

  16-02-2023 02:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Wednesday, Lethbridge took part in National Flag of Canada Day by replacing the flags outside city hall and the local legion.
  
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• Alberta COVID-19 hospitalizations lowest since July; 26 deaths added

  16-02-2023 01:43
  
  Alberta now has 622 people in hospital with COVID-19, 19 of whom are receiving care in ICUs. That is a decrease of 61 hospitalizations and three ICU admissions compared to last week's update. The last time Alberta's hospitalization numbers were this low was at the end of July, when 605 people were admitted. Alberta Health data is routinely updated for accuracy and to account for reporting delays. Last week’s hospital numbers were retroactively increased from 683 to 706. According to the pr
  
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• Canada’s Agriculture Day: Reducing food waste

  16-02-2023 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Feb. 15 marks Canada's Agriculture Day: a day to celebrate Canadian farmers and ranchers who help feed the world and make it more sustainable.
  
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• City’s Economic SPC votes against Lethbridge parking fine increases

  16-02-2023 01:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Local business owners voiced their concerns about the proposed increase in parking fines. The committee is now recommending new solutions be found.
  
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• STI infections on the rise in Alberta; no clear reason why as of yet

  16-02-2023 01:04
  
  Alberta Health Services is warning of rising rates of STIs in the province. The problem is alarming doctors, but there isn't a clear reason yet as to why rates are increasing. "It's difficult to assert with any certainty the immediate cause of this. Typically, there's multiple causes. And we're also seeing these trends go up over time, not just within one year," said Dr. Vivien Suttorp, medical officer for the AHS south zone. According to the Government of Alberta’s 2021 annual report for
  
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• Sexually transmitted infections on the rise in Alberta; no clear reason why as of yet

  16-02-2023 01:04
  
  Alberta Health Services is warning of rising rates of STIs in the province. The problem is alarming doctors, but there isn't a clear reason yet as to why rates are increasing. "It's difficult to assert with any certainty the immediate cause of this. Typically, there's multiple causes. And we're also seeing these trends go up over time, not just within one year," said Dr. Vivien Suttorp, medical officer for the AHS south zone. According to the Government of Alberta’s 2021 annual report for
  
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• Truck slams into bus, vehicles and building in northwest Calgary

  16-02-2023 00:53
  
  Calgary police are investigating a collision in the city's northwest on Wednesday that saw a pickup truck plow into several vehicles before crashing into a building. It happened in the area of Nose Hill Drive and John Laurie Boulevard at around 3 p.m. One of the vehicles hit by the truck was a Calgary Transit bus. The driver of the pickup, who suffered a medical emergency, was taken to hospital in serious, non-life-threatening condition. Paramedics treated other people at the scene for minor inj
  
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• Grizzly encounter closes trails in Kananaskis Country

  16-02-2023 00:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Monday, Alberta Parks closed trails in Kent Ridge due to grizzly activity in the area.
  
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