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• Extreme cold warning issued for all of Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 23:59 via news.google.com
  
  Extreme cold warning issued for all of Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Man from Switzerland in Calgary to train for ice-immersion world record

  22-02-2023 23:40
  
  It's a stark sight on a cold weekday morning in Calgary when André Belibi Eloumou jogs along a snow-covered path in a frigid -22 C. All he's wearing are runners and a pair of shorts. Belibi Eloumou travelled to Calgary from his home in Switzerland for two weeks of cold-weather training to get his body used to the elements before he tries to set a world record. "I ran across America, I ran from Europe to Africa, so what a man can do, another can do, you know what I mean?" he said. "It's in
  
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• Lethbridge Transit buses to be used as temporary warming centre - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 23:35 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Transit buses to be used as temporary warming centre  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta commits $9.7M to replace RCMP in Grande Prairie; minister says provincial force still possible

  22-02-2023 23:31
  
  Alberta's UCP government promised Wednesday to help the City of Grande Prairie cover the bill to replace the RCMP with its own police service, while Alberta continues to mull the possibility of doing the same. Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis insisted no final decision has been made to "launch an Alberta Police Service (APS)" despite the fact his November mandate letter from Premier Danielle Smith instructed him to help Justice Minister Tyler Shandro do so. The Mounties p
  
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• KPMG says it never signed off on City of Chestermere's 2021 financial statements, making audit void

  22-02-2023 23:20
  
  The City of Chestermere is under fire from accounting firm KPMG LLP, which claims it never signed off on the municipality's 2021 financial statement. In a letter sent to the city on Tuesday, KPMG says it was made aware of a financial package recently uploaded to the city's website stating the accounting firm had signed off on the audit. "By letter dated December 1 2022, KPMG resigned from the engagement to audit the city's 2021 financial statements, effective immediately," reads the letter. "As
  
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• Ukrainians continue to settle in Calgary almost one year after Russian invasion

  22-02-2023 23:14
  
  As the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine nears, immigration specialists say those fleeing the war are continuing to arrive in Calgary in large numbers as they attempt to restart their lives. Many of those newcomers are greeted at the airport by fellow Ukrainians who moved to Calgary only months before. "First of all, (Canada is) a very friendly country. And that's why they open their smile and hugs for us," said Halil Mentes, who arrived in Calgary on Tuesday evening with h
  
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• Charges laid in connection with resident’s death at Lethbridge care facility: LPS

  22-02-2023 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 51-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged in connection with the death of a resident at St. Michael's Health Centre, a care facility in Lethbridge.
  
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• Ponoka man arrested on suspicion of forcing homeless women into sex work in Edmonton

  22-02-2023 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  ALERT said Christopher Becks, 37, allegedly targeted homeless women with addictions in Edmonton, who he then forced into the sex trade.
  
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• Man living at Lethbridge care facility charged in death of fellow resident

  22-02-2023 22:24
  
  One resident of a Lethbridge care facility has been charged in the death of another. Lethbridge police say Kenneth Hale, 78, was assaulted at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Dec. 26, 2022, and died of his injuries on Jan. 3. Wesley Red Young Man, 51, was arrested Wednesday. Red Young Man, who was living in the same unit at the care facility as Hale, has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault and will appear in court on Friday.
  
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• Teck Resources' coal spinoff shows power of sustainable finance movement: experts

  22-02-2023 22:01
  
  Experts say Teck Resources' plan to separate its coal business from its base metals operations shows the influence of the sustainable finance movement. The Vancouver-based mining company announced Tuesday that it will spin off its steelmaking coal assets to create a separate publicly traded company called Elk Valley Resources Ltd. Teck Resources will become Teck Metals Corp., and will focus on the production of copper and zinc, two metals used in electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy i
  
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• Dino-mite: U of C men's hockey team head into playoffs on 23-game hot streak

  22-02-2023 21:02
  
  This has been quite the year for the Dinos, the University of Calgary men's hockey team. They've been ranked No. 1 in the country since Jan. 10 and rightfully so. The Dinos finished off the regular season with a record-breaking 23-game winning streak. Leading scorer Riley Stotts says that run gives his team confidence heading into the playoffs. "I think we'll keep it in the back of our mind but park it in a way because we've got a championship that we're focused on," the 23-year-old said. "It's
  
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• Calgary Dinos focused on playoffs after capping season with 23-game winning streak

  22-02-2023 21:02
  
  Centre Riley Stotts took a welcome break from studying for a geography exam this week to discuss the University of Calgary Dinos' record-breaking 23-game winning streak in Canada West men’s hockey. But truthfully, Stotts would rather talk about the Dinos' clash with the University of Saskatchewan on Thursday in Game 1 of their Canada West semifinals. "As a team, we’ve put the streak on the back burner," said Stotts, a third-round (83rd overall) selection of Toronto Maple Leafs in the
  
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• Lethbridge reflects on rich history through new interpretive sign ... - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 20:47 via news.google.com
  
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• Calgary police take 1 into custody following Evergreen house fire

  22-02-2023 20:13
  
  Calgary police took one person into custody on Wednesday following a house fire in the community of Evergreen. Emergency crews were called to the 0 to 100 block of Evermeadow Manor S.W. at around 9:15 a.m. Because of the cold, extra firefighters responded so firefighters battling the blaze could take a break to warm up if needed.            It didn't take long for crews to get the fire under control and it didn't spread to any other homes. No injuries were reported
  
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• University of Lethbridge swimmers ready for U SPORTS ... - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 19:28 via news.google.com
  
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• Calgary manslaughter suspect believed to be in Edmonton

  22-02-2023 19:12
  
  The Calgary Police Service confirms a warrant has been issued for a 32-year-old man in connection with the discovery of human remains near Morley, Alta. in 2022. Jason Tait, who is believed to be in Edmonton, is wanted on a manslaughter charged in relation to the death of 22-year-old Keanan Crane. Crane was last seen alive on April 11, 2022, in the northeast Calgary neighbourhood of Whitehorn. His body was found by RCMP members on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation on May 15, 2022. Tait is described
  
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• Calgary manslaughter suspect arrested in Edmonton

  22-02-2023 19:12
  
  The Calgary Police Service confirms a 32-year-old man was arrested in Edmonton in connection with the discovery of human remains near Morley, Alta. in 2022. Jason Tait was wanted on a manslaughter charge in relation to the death of 22-year-old Keanan Crane. Crane was last seen alive on April 11, 2022, in the northeast Calgary neighbourhood of Whitehorn. His body was found by RCMP members on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation on May 15, 2022. Police said Wednesday afternoon that Tait had been located
  
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• Alberta police chiefs support framework for policy reform on illicit drug decriminalization

  22-02-2023 19:03
  
  The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) has outlined what it calls a "whole of system" approach to the decriminalization of the simple possession of illicit drugs.  Chief Dale McFee of the Edmonton Police Service unveiled a list of priorities, strategies and tactics Wednesday morning during a panel presentation at the Alberta Recovery Conference hosted in Calgary. "The issues embedded within decriminalization are complex, multifaceted and interconnected, and can be wors
  
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• Alberta police chiefs says decriminalization strategy is too premature, emphasizes ‘whole of system’ approach

  22-02-2023 19:03
  
  The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) has outlined what it calls a "whole of system" approach to the decriminalization of the simple possession of illicit drugs, but says it would be premature to implement such a strategy today. Chief Dale McFee of the Edmonton Police Service unveiled a list of priorities, strategies and tactics Wednesday morning during a panel presentation at the Alberta Recovery Conference hosted in Calgary. He emphasized the need for prioritizing commun
  
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• Alberta police chiefs say decriminalization strategy premature, emphasize 'whole of system' approach

  22-02-2023 19:03
  
  The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) has outlined what it calls a "whole of system" approach to the decriminalization of the simple possession of illicit drugs, but says it would be premature to implement such a strategy today. Chief Dale McFee of the Edmonton Police Service unveiled a list of priorities, strategies and tactics Wednesday morning during a panel presentation at the Alberta Recovery Conference hosted in Calgary. He emphasized the need for prioritizing commun
  
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• Province announces more supports for displaced Ukrainian students - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 18:14 via news.google.com
  
  Province announces more supports for displaced Ukrainian students  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Defending Canadian Champion Nick Tetz Taking Velocity Tour ... - PBR Canada

  22-02-2023 15:29 via news.google.com
  
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• Extreme cold warning possible in Calgary this evening

  22-02-2023 15:04
  
  Scattered flurries will remain a factor today, but the bigger story now comes back around to yesterday's key notes: the cold is ramping up in a big way. In the 5 a.m. hour, another few warnings popped up along the eastern boundary with Saskatchewan, and there remains an above-zero chance that Calgary joins in Thursday afternoon. With the warning – we'd have it represented overnight and early Friday. If there's a 'good' side to this event, it's in Thursday's overnight wind speed sustained n
  
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• Calgary braces for extreme cold snap after significant early week snowfall

  22-02-2023 14:55
  
  After a mild February with virtually no snowfall and moderate temperatures, Calgary is once again in the middle of a bitter cold snap. With more than 25 centimetres of snow blanketing most of the city, Calgarians are now faced with temperatures between -23 C and -31 C by Friday morning. It's the kind of weather event that will drive most people to hunker down indoors as much as possible, but staying warm is a more significant challenge for the city's vulnerable population. In an effort to k
  
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• Chief Poundmaker’s pipe, saddle bag returning from Royal Ontario Museum to family

  22-02-2023 12:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Toronto-based museum is transferring a pipe and a saddle bag that belonged to Chief Poundmaker back to members of his family.
  
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• Germany expels 2 Iranian diplomats over death sentence - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 10:57 via news.google.com
  
  Germany expels 2 Iranian diplomats over death sentence  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ukrainian newcomers assess options in Canada year after war at ... - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 10:11 via news.google.com
  
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• Quebec legislature holds hearings today on violent, sexual hazing in ... - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 10:11 via news.google.com
  
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• China, Russia targeting Canada's artificial intelligence know-how ... - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 10:11 via news.google.com
  
  China, Russia targeting Canada's artificial intelligence know-how ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Man charged in connection with senior's death at Lethbridge care facility - Calgary Herald

  22-02-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  Man charged in connection with senior's death at Lethbridge care facility  Calgary Herald
  
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• Lethbridge organizations help homeless during frigid cold | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  22-02-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge man charged with care facility death: Police | CityNews ... - CityNews Calgary

  22-02-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Charges laid in connection with resident’s death at Lethbridge care facility: LPS - Global News

  22-02-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Fast start helps pave way to commanding win for Warriors over ... - Moose Jaw Today

  22-02-2023 05:24 via news.google.com
  
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• Matt Duchene scores in shootout, Predators beat Canucks 5-4 - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 05:20 via news.google.com
  
  Matt Duchene scores in shootout, Predators beat Canucks 5-4  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• HKO-WHL-Sums-Lethbridge-Moose Jaw - Jacksonville Journal-Courier

  22-02-2023 04:48 via news.google.com
  
  HKO-WHL-Sums-Lethbridge-Moose Jaw  Jacksonville Journal-Courier
  
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• Hurricanes Drop 8-4 Decision to Warriors – Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes

  22-02-2023 04:43 via news.google.com
  
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• HKO-WHL-Sums-Lethbridge-Moose Jaw - Torrington Register Citizen

  22-02-2023 04:41 via news.google.com
  
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• Calgarians grapple with high food prices even as overall inflation rate slows

  22-02-2023 04:37
  
  Food prices continue to take a big bite out of household budgets, even as the overall cost of living goes down in Alberta and across the country. Hilary Martin, who has two young sons, says discount days at the grocery store are crucial. "Days like today at Save-On, where they have the $1.49, are really important even in this weather, to get out and buy what you can on sale because one grocery stop is $100 easy," she said. According to Statistics Canada's latest inflation report, food prices wen
  
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• Montembeault makes 37 saves as Canadiens stun Devils 5-2 - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 04:01 via news.google.com
  
  Montembeault makes 37 saves as Canadiens stun Devils 5-2  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens upset New Jersey Devils with 5-2 victory

  22-02-2023 03:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadiens were putting some nice plays together against a surprisingly defensively sluggish Devils team on Tuesday night in Newark. Brian Wilde has more.
  
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• Liberal judge advances in race for Wisconsin high court - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 03:51 via news.google.com
  
  Liberal judge advances in race for Wisconsin high court  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lost luggage takes trip around the world while owner waits for it in Calgary

  22-02-2023 03:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  An American visitor to Canada is calling out a major airline after his checked bag ended up in two countries in Europe and not with him in Calgary.
  
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• Alice Foder Obituary (2023) - Lethbridge, AB - Whitefish Pilot - Legacy.com

  22-02-2023 02:57 via news.google.com
  
  Alice Foder Obituary (2023) - Lethbridge, AB - Whitefish Pilot  Legacy.com
  
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• Exclusive: Alberta moves forward with regional policing model as it mulls provincial force

  22-02-2023 02:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  While it isn't the Alberta Police Service, the United Conservative Party government is looking to help at least one municipality -- Grande Prairie -- replace the RCMP.
  
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• 2nd-degree murder trial in death of Piikani Nation teen underway

  22-02-2023 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dustin Big Bull has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder of 16-year-old Tregan Crow Eagle.
  
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• Blast of winter: Lethbridge hit with snowfall, freezing temperatures - Global News

  22-02-2023 01:51 via news.google.com
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• Blast of winter: Lethbridge hit with snowfall, freezing temperatures

  22-02-2023 01:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  'Welcome back to winter after two weeks of beautiful Chinook weather, 10 degrees above,' said City of Lethbridge transportation manager Darwin Juell.
  
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• Find Hot Moons in Your Area: The Search for Planet Nine - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 01:35 via news.google.com
  
  Find Hot Moons in Your Area: The Search for Planet Nine  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2023 01:09 via news.google.com
  
  Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination  Lethbridge News Now
  
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