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• Missing Manitoba woman, wanted man, found at Winnipeg home

  20-02-2023 23:33
  
  Manitoba RCMP say a missing woman, and a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant have been located. Breanna Lee Hudson, 28, was reported missing on Feb. 16. Mounties said Hudson left a home in Ile des Chenes, Man. and was picked up in the early morning by Shaquille MacFarlane, 29. MacFarlane had warrants out for his arrest on charges including assault, extortion, obstructing justice and uttering threats, and was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his bail conditions. The charges have not
  
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• One person dead in vehicle rollover near Gleichen, Alta.

  20-02-2023 23:14
  
  One person is dead following a single-vehicle rollover in southern Alberta late Sunday evening. At 10:26 p.m., Gleichen RCMP responded a report of an incident on Highway 1 and Highway 561. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 57-year-old man from Wheatland County was ejected from the vehicle and died, an RCMP spokesperson confirmed. Police believe six people were in the vehicle. One other person, a 40-year-old man, was injured. There was no information available about the extent of those inj
  
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• Wild cards a wild ride to Canadian women's curling championship

  20-02-2023 22:20
  
  Three wild cards in Canada's men's and women's curling championships apparently here to stay means keeping noses to grindstones to earn them. Bumping up the number of wild-card berths from one to three was a COVID-19 adaptation in Calgary's 2021 curling bubble.  Brought back by popular demand in 2022 and 2023, wild cards are a Plan B ticket to both the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tim Hortons Brier for teams that don't win provincial or territorial championships. Earning a wi
  
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• Lethbridge's Casey Scheidegger looks to bounce back after loss to ... - iHeartRadio.ca

  20-02-2023 22:13 via news.google.com
  
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• Lethbridge's Casey Scheidegger looks to bounce back after loss to Northern Ontario

  20-02-2023 22:03
  
  It was a tough Sunday for southern Alberta's other team at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops, B.C. Casey Scheidegger's rink was out early, taking on Northern Ontario, but dropped a 9-6 decision. The team rallied for two to cut Northern Ontario's lead to 4-3 heading into the fifth end break, and added two in the seventh after Northern Ontario's deuce in the sixth to keep the score close. Northern Ontario responded with two in the eighth and stole one in the ninth to give them the marg
  
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• Skipping competition blends aerobics, dance, gymanstics and break-dancing - with a rope

  20-02-2023 21:44
  
  There was a flurry of feet and ropes at a competition in south Calgary this weekend. Competitive rope-skipping combines elements of aerobics, synchronized dance, gymnastics, and break dancing – with jump ropes. The free event at Cardel Rec South gave crowds the opportunity to watch the fast-paced event with athletes competing in single and 'Double Dutch' events.Provincial Jump Rope Competition this weekend Feb 18 & 19. Come check our some amazing athletes @GlobalCalgary @CTVCalgary @CT
  
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• Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaign

  20-02-2023 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Love a Shelter letters are a way Albertans can push for change, while also letting survivors of domestic violence know that they are supported by their communities.
  
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• Lethbridge declares Phase 1 snow routes active

  20-02-2023 20:25
  
  The City of Lethbridge declared Phase 1 snow routes active, effective Monday at 11 a.m. Vehicle owners must move all vehicles parked along Phase 1 snow routes by 11 a.m. Tuesday. The move is designed to create more efficient snow removal, necessitating a number of temporary parking restrictions. Alternatives include driveways, rear parking pads and non-Phase 1 street parking.❄️Phase 1 snow routes now active - February 20, 2023❄️️All vehicles parked on-street al
  
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• Missing Manitoba woman may be in Calgary with wanted suspect: RCMP

  20-02-2023 19:41
  
  A missing Manitoba woman is believed to be travelling to Alberta with a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP posted a notice on their Facebook page about 28-year-old Breanna Lee Hudson, who left a residence early Feb. 16 when she was picked up by 29-year-old Shaquille MacFarlane. MacFarlane has warrants out for his arrest on two charges of uttering threats against a person, assault, extortion and obstruct justice. He is also wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his
  
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• Missing Manitoba woman believed to be in Calgary with wanted suspect may still be in Winnipeg area: RCMP

  20-02-2023 19:41
  
  A missing Manitoba woman the RCMP originally believed to be travelling to Calgary with a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may actually still be in Manitoba, police say. St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP posted a notice on their Facebook page this weekend about 28-year-old Breanna Lee Hudson, who left a residence early Feb. 16 when she was picked up by 29-year-old Shaquille MacFarlane. MacFarlane has warrants out for his arrest on two charges of uttering threats against a person, assault, extortion and ob
  
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• Jann Arden petitions federal government to ban live horse exports for slaughter

  20-02-2023 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Thousands of Canadians are petitioning the federal Liberals to live up to their election promise to ban the live export of horses for slaughter.
  
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• Jann Arden petitions Ottawa to ban live horse exports for slaughter

  20-02-2023 18:44
  
  Thousands of Canadians are petitioning the federal Liberals to live up to their election promise to ban the live export of horses for slaughter. Statistics Canada data show since the promise was made in 2021 more than 2,000 horses have been shipped from Canada to Japan where raw horse meat is a local delicacy. Canadian singer Jann Arden initiated the petition and says shipping the horses overseas is a cruel practice that has to end. Arden says horses are crammed into wooden crates and sometimes
  
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• Search underway for Lethbridge man who didn't return from work in Pincher Creek

  20-02-2023 17:39
  
  The Lethbridge Police Service is seeking tips from the public to help locate a 61-year-old man who has been missing since last week. Kim Sorrie, 61, left for work in Pincher Creek Friday morning and was expected to return home on Saturday, according to police. He was driving a white 2000 Dodge Caravan minivan with a gold stripe down the side. Sorrie has not responded to messages from family members. He's described as:Caucasian; Weighing 77 kilograms (169 pounds); and Approximately 175 centimetre
  
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• Missing Lethbridge man Kim Sorrie found | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  20-02-2023 17:39 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge man found after not returning from work in Pincher Creek

  20-02-2023 17:39
  
  The Lethbridge Police Service confirms a 61-year-old man who has been missing since last week has been located. Kim Sorrie, 61, left for work in Pincher Creek Friday morning and was expected to return home on Saturday, according to police. LPS officials confirmed Monday afternoon that Sorrie had been found and was safe. Details regarding his disappearance have not been released.
  
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• GAME DAY: Hurricanes Visit Pats in Family Day Matinee ... - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  20-02-2023 17:36 via news.google.com
  
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• More snow on the way for Calgary

  20-02-2023 15:42
  
  Sooo… how was everybody's drive in? It's a lovely start, aesthetically – I mean, it's just a wee coat, as far as I could tell from out the window. Still, the coming hours will tell a different story for many, as road conditions will be drastically hampered by the next 48 hours' worth of snowfall. Calgary came under a warning Sunday afternoon, and likely stays under until we're through much of tomorrow. The standing expectation for remaining snow has fallen; per the link above, 15 to
  
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• Suspect charged in Lethbridge domestic assault attack on woman

  20-02-2023 15:26
  
  A 29-year-old man faces assault and sexual assault charges following an attack at a Lethbridge home on Sunday. Officers responded to a home in the 600 block in Florence Ho Leong Crescent North late Sunday morning for a domestic assault call. Members of the public were asked to avoid the area during a brief police standoff. The suspect was arrested shortly before 12:45 p.m. and the victim was taken to the Chinook Regional Hospital for treatment. The severity of her injuries was not disclosed. The
  
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• Inflation is causing some to think twice about having kids: ‘It doesn’t make sense’

  20-02-2023 15:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Is there a way to know if you're financially ready to have children? Even in this economy? As the cost of living remains high in Canada, experts and women give their advice.
  
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• 90-year-old Edmonton track star sets new Canadian records

  20-02-2023 15:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Arnold Nett, who began training in track and field 35 years ago at the age of 55, has set a long list of records in the sport as a masters competitor.
  
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• Snowfall, winter storm warnings blanket southern Alberta

  20-02-2023 14:58
  
  Snowfall and winter storm warnings have been issued throughout southern Alberta as some areas are expected to receive upward of 40 centimetres of snow by Tuesday. Environment and Climate Change Canada expected "widespread, long duration snowfall" would sweep from the Jasper National Park region toward the southernmost sections of the province. The agency is predicting 15 to 25 cm of snow will have hit the city by Tuesday evening. City of Calgary crews began clearing priority roads, including Cro
  
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• Fire destroys detached garage in Rosedale

  20-02-2023 14:16
  
  An investigation is underway into the cause of an early morning fire in a northwest neighbourhood that destroyed a garage. Fire crews were called to the 1300 block of 7A Street N.W., in the community of Rosedale, shortly after 3 a.m. Monday and found a detached garage fully engulfed in flames.Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring homes, but the garage was lost to the blaze. As of 4 a.m., the fire was considered under control. No injuries were reported and no o
  
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• As provinces celebrate regional holidays, here’s what is closed on Monday

  20-02-2023 13:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's Family Day in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, while Manitoba is celebrating Louis Riel Day.
  
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• Family, friends mourn South Sudanese man shot dead by Calgary police in 2022

  20-02-2023 03:34
  
  Friends, family and supporters of 41-year-old Latjor Tuel gathered at the spot where he was shot and killed by Calgary police one year ago on Sunday. “I feel empty. I feel angry,” said Tuel’s daughter, Nyalinglat Latjor. “My father taught me everything. He was my teacher.” Tuel, who was armed with a knife and stick, was shot dead by police on Feb. 19, 2022, after he ran toward officers and attacked a police dog. Tuel’s mother travelled from Sudan to get answer
  
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• Family, friends mourn death of South Sudanese man shot dead by Calgary police one year ago

  20-02-2023 03:34
  
  Friends, family and supporters of 41-year-old Latjor Tuel gathered at the spot where he was shot and killed by Calgary police one year ago on Sunday. “I feel empty. I feel angry,” said Tuel’s daughter, Nyalinglat Latjor. “My father taught me everything. He was my teacher.” Tuel, who was armed with a knife and stick, was shot dead by police on Feb. 19, 2022, after he ran toward officers and attacked a police dog. Tuel’s mother travelled from Sudan to get answer
  
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• Canes Chatter: February 19th, 2023 – Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  20-02-2023 02:23 via news.google.com
  
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• 1 in hospital after Trans-Canada Highway crash near Strathmore

  20-02-2023 01:55
  
  One person is recovering in hospital after an early-morning crash near Strathmore, Alta. An SUV rear-ended a semi truck and trailer on Highway 1 and Range Road 235 around 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, RCMP said. The driver of the SUV was airlifted to a Calgary hospital, police added. It's not known if the driver of the semi was injured. Police are investigating the crash.
  
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• 1 in hospital after crash near Strathmore

  20-02-2023 01:55
  
  One person is recovering in hospital after an early-morning crash near Strathmore, Alta. An SUV rear-ended a semi truck and trailer on Highway 1 and Range Road 235 around 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, RCMP said. The driver of the SUV was airlifted to a Calgary hospital, police added. It's not known if the driver of the semi was injured. Police are investigating the crash.
  
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• One man injured, one arrested after shooting on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside: police

  20-02-2023 01:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  One man has been injured, another has been arrested after a shooting in Vancouver's Chinatown neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• ‘They can clean you completely out’: Seniors being defrauded using distraction technique

  20-02-2023 01:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police are asking people to be on a look out for thieves using distraction techniques to steal credit cards.
  
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