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• ‘Glitch’ inundates Albertans with emergency alert tests

  01-03-2023 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The alert that was supposed to be sounded once at 1:55 p.m. to radio, television and mobile phones went on to provide at least nine alerts.
  
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• Albertans inundated with emergency alert tests

  01-03-2023 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The alert that was supposed to be sounded once at 1:55 p.m. to radio, television and mobile phones went on to provide at least nine alerts.
  
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• Police issue warrant for Utah psychiatrist relating to southern Alberta sexual assaults

  01-03-2023 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  A sexual assault warrant has been issued for the arrest of Duane Bevans, 77, of Provo, Utah.
  
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• Alberta man charged with selling unlicensed meat, unlawful disposure of dead animals

  01-03-2023 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta man is facing charges after multiple agencies including RCMP say they found employees actively slaughtering cattle.
  
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• Alberta man charged with selling unlicensed meat, unlawful disposal of dead animals

  01-03-2023 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta man is facing charges after multiple agencies including RCMP say they found employees actively slaughtering cattle.
  
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• ‘Big Brother Canada’ Season 11 contestants: Meet the houseguests

  01-03-2023 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  This houseguests include a glamourous 911 operator from B.C., a determined investment adviser from Saskatchewan and a charming father and fisherman from Newfoundland.
  
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• Lethbridge Speed Skater brings home medal at Canada Winter ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-03-2023 23:34
  
  Lethbridge Speed Skater brings home medal at Canada Winter ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary's naval reserve celebrating 100 years at HMCS Tecumseh

  01-03-2023 23:33
  
  It was March of 1923 that the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve was established to support the country's navy. In Calgary, it consisted of a half-company but in 1940 - with a world war raging - became its own division. Commander Andy Pashke heads the Calgary operation and is a year and a half into his three-year term. "The legacy of 100 years through a world war, the Battle of the Atlantic, all those things, it's a commemoration of not only lives lost, but our history in general," said Pash
  
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• ASIRT investigating after alleged exchange of fire with Mountie sends Canmore man to hospital

  01-03-2023 23:11
  
  Alberta’s police watchdog confirms it is probing the shooting of a suspect by the RCMP in Canmore, Alta. Mounties called in the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team in the aftermath of an altercation occurring the night of Feb. 24. ASIRT says its understanding of events is that around 10:30 p.m., an RCMP officer had a vehicle pulled over in town when a second, unrelated vehicle approached, then pulled a U-turn and left to avoid the traffic stop area. According to ASIRT, the officer went
  
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• No event centre funding in provincial budget as Bettman visits Calgary

  01-03-2023 23:06
  
  There was a lot of money flowing in Calgary's direction in Tuesday's pre-election budget, but one item missing from the list was funding for a new event centre. Despite Danielle Smith supporting the project, her government is not committing any cash at this point. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was in Calgary Tuesday and said he has met the major players involved in negotiating the latest version of an arena deal. Bettman said he met with Flames ownership, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, and Sonya Sh
  
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• Former Lethbridge psychiatrist faces charges in historical sexual assault

  01-03-2023 22:20
  
  Lethbridge police say a 77-year-old former psychiatrist, who once practiced in Alberta, faces sexual assault charges in connection with incidents dating back to the 1980s. Officials say a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Duane Bevans, a resident of Provo, Utah. The arrest order was initiated as a result of an investigation that Lethbridge police began in 2020, after a female told them she had been sexually assaulted by her psychiatrist in the early 1980s. "The investigation determined the
  
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• Duane Bevans sought by Lethbridge police | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  01-03-2023 22:20
  Duane Bevans sought by Lethbridge police | CTV News  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Alberta to introduce bill to include federal officials in trespassing rules - Lethbridge News Now

  01-03-2023 22:02
  
  Alberta to introduce bill to include federal officials in trespassing rules  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Flames Foundation teams up with King Family to create pickleball courts, grants for kids

  01-03-2023 21:44
  
  What do you get when you pair the family of former Flames CEO Ken King, the Calgary Flames Foundation and the fastest-growing participation sport around? The Ken King Courts, a pickleball and sport court in Sandy Beach Park in southwest Calgary. The court will feature two courts and promote sport and recreation to park users and will include a number of enhancements, including a picnic area, parking and improved pathways. Pickleball is a paddle sport combining aspects of badminton, tennis and pi
  
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• Alberta budget to pay for 58 school projects, including 10 new schools

  01-03-2023 21:23
  
  The Alberta budget has allocated a lot of money for education, including millions earmarked for new schools, but critics suggest the UCP government is leaning away from a public schooling model for future students. The provincial government says it is investing $2.3 billion in education over the next three years, including support for 58 school projects. Those include 13 full construction projects and 20 design, 14 planning and 11 pre-planning projects. Officials say the new schools will provide
  
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• Calgary housing inventory sinks to 2006 levels, sales almost halved: Alberta board

  01-03-2023 21:19
  
  The Calgary Real Estate Board says last month's inventory levels were among the lowest the market has seen in February since 2006 as sales were almost halved from a year ago. The board says sales for the month totalled 1,740, a 47 per cent fall from February 2022. However, the board says last month's sales were consistent with typical seasonal behaviour and along with new listings and inventory, trended up from January's levels. February's new listings amounted to 2,389, a 49 per cent drop from
  
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• Province announces plans for priority school projects across Alberta

  01-03-2023 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The projects are part of the $2.4-billion education budget that was announced by the province Tuesday.
  
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• Calgary woman seeking ‘narrow, individual exemption’ over Alberta opioid restrictions

  01-03-2023 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province's new standards require service providers to refrain from prescribing opioids for at-home use unless approved by a medical director.
  
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• Alberta rancher accused of starving cattle, selling uninspected meat

  01-03-2023 20:28
  
  An Alberta livestock owner is facing charges after allegedly starving his cattle and selling their meat without having it inspected. RCMP launched their investigation in November 2022 after complaints the Wheatland County resident was slaughtering sick and injured cattle, not disposing of the dead animals properly and selling uninspected meat.  "The sale of uninspected meat has potential to result in severe illness or death, as it has not been determined safe for human consumption," said RC
  
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• Alberta man accused of starving cattle, selling uninspected meat

  01-03-2023 20:28
  
  An Alberta livestock owner is facing charges after allegedly starving his cattle and selling their meat without having it inspected. RCMP launched their investigation in November 2022 after complaints the Wheatland County resident was slaughtering sick and injured cattle, not disposing of the dead animals properly and selling uninspected meat.  "The sale of uninspected meat has potential to result in severe illness or death, as it has not been determined safe for human consumption," said RC
  
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• Alberta man accused of slaughtering sick cattle, selling uninspected meat

  01-03-2023 20:28
  
  An Alberta livestock owner is facing charges after allegedly starving his cattle and selling their meat without having it inspected. RCMP launched their investigation in November 2022 after complaints the Wheatland County resident was slaughtering sick and injured cattle, not disposing of the dead animals properly and selling uninspected meat.  "The sale of uninspected meat has potential to result in severe illness or death, as it has not been determined safe for human consumption," said RC
  
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• Three Hills, Stettler RCMP seek suspects in break-and-enter incidents

  01-03-2023 20:10
  
  RCMP are seeking help from the public in connection with a series of break-and-enter incidents in the Three Hills and Stettler areas. The first incidents, which occurred in the morning on Feb. 6, targeted a home in Kneehill County and another property in Stettler County. The initial break-and-enter took place at 8:09 a.m. at a home on Range Road 235. Police say the homeowner confronted the suspect and the suspect produced a small knife. The homeowner received a minor cut during the confrontation
  
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• Man shot by Calgary police charged at officers with large spike: Police watchdog

  01-03-2023 18:59
  
  Alberta's police watchdog has shared new details in a Valentine’s Day investigation that saw one man shot and killed by Calgary police. Officers were called to an abandoned commercial building in the 3000 block of Second Avenue S.E. at 4:20 a.m. for reports of a break-and-enter. Investigators searching the building encountered one man inside. Police said he was shot after he physically assaulted an officer with a weapon. The shooting proved fatal. Family identified the deceased as 34-year-
  
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• ArriveCan app to be reviewed by Canada's auditor general

  01-03-2023 18:51
  
  Canada's auditor general will be conducting a performance audit of the federal government's ArriveCan application, CTV News has confirmed. According to Auditor General Karen Hogan's office, how long it takes to conduct performance audits can vary depending on their size and scope. With the spring round of audits into other topics nearing completion, it could take some time before this probe's findings are presented to Parliament. In an email, spokesperson for the Auditor General’s Office V
  
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• Massive fraud at Calgary company 'went unnoticed', police say

  01-03-2023 18:48
  
  Calgary police say a woman who posed as a chartered professional accountant for an oil and gas company is facing charges after she allegedly defrauded the company for nearly two years. Officials say the woman first joined the company in October 2013, working as an accountant on a temporary contract. Among her duties, she was assigned to be the business's sole administrator of its third-party payroll system. Police say she was also the only person who had access to the company's credit card accou
  
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• Alberta, Calgary ban TikTok from government devices

  01-03-2023 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  There have been no reported incidents of spying or information breaches resulting from the use of TikTok, the Alberta government said.
  
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• Oil and gas investment in Canada to hit $40 billion in 2023, industry group says

  01-03-2023 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says investment is 11 per cent higher than last year and also surpasses pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
  
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• Lucky number 7: Calgary woman wins $7M on lottery ticket

  01-03-2023 17:49
  
  A Calgary woman who won a whopping $7 million on a lottery ticket says she's still trying to process her big win. Jennifer McElhoes took home the top prize from the Jan. 26 Daily Grand draw. McElhoes purchased her ticket from a 7-Eleven in the 200 block of 16 Avenue N.E. a few hours before the draw, and discovered her win a few days later using the Lotto Spot app. Her ticket matched all five winning numbers – 17, 24, 28, 32, 37 – and the Grand Number, which was 5. "I was scanning a b
  
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• Youth arrested after attempted break-and-enter in Airdrie

  01-03-2023 17:44
  
  A 16-year-old Airdrie resident has been charged in connection with an incident that took place in the community late last month. Airdrie RCMP were called to a home on Summerfield Road S.E. at 9:43 a.m. on Feb. 27, following reports of a suspicious person being seen in the area. When officers arrived, they determined a break-and-enter was in progress and it was believed the suspect was still inside. "Officers called out to the suspect, telling him that he was under arrest," police said in a relea
  
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• Kiss comes to Calgary for their End of the Road farewell tour

  01-03-2023 17:22
  
  One of the most influential rock bands of all time is coming to Calgary for the final time. Kiss, which was created in New York City in 1973, will be playing at the Scotiabank Saddledome this November for the North American leg of its End of the Road Tour. The concert is one of the band's – whose current roster includes original members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons along with Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer – final 50 shows. Known for facepaint, costumes and performances involving pyro
  
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• 'One of the most pivotal moments': CAPP releases 2023 oil and gas forecast

  01-03-2023 16:41
  
  Analysts say Canada's oil and gas industry will hit $40 billion in total investment in 2023, an increase of 11 per cent from last year. The forecast from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) says the investment will be funnelled into a number of businesses throughout the year. It says many of those organizations are Indigenous-owned and focus on issues like environmental performance. "Investment into Canada's oil and natural gas industry circulates back into the economy, benefi
  
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• University of Calgary researchers to look at aging brain as study says vitamin D prevents dementia

  01-03-2023 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The study by the University of Calgary will run for 20 years, and he said people from all areas and backgrounds can join at any time.
  
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• McAvoy scores in OT, Bruins beat Flames as win streak hits 8

  01-03-2023 16:23
  
  Charlie McAvoy scored at 4:55 of overtime to give the Boston a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, extending the Bruins' winning streak to eight games. Dmitry Orlov had two goals and an assist for Atlantic Division-, Eastern Conference-, and NHL-leading Boston, and Pavel Zacha also scored. Linus Ullmark stopped 54 of the 57 shots he faced. It was another stellar night for Ullmark, who is the league leader in wins, goals-against average and save percentage. He is 31-4-1 on the seaso
  
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• Enbridge expects annual EPS growth of 4 to 6% through 2025, announces new investments

  01-03-2023 16:01
  
  Enbridge Inc. says it expects its earnings per share to grow at a compounded annual rate of four to six per cent through 2025. In an update of its priorities and financial outlook, the pipeline company says it expects its distributable cash flow per share to grow at an annual rate of about three per cent over the same period. The guidance came as Enbridge announced plans for $3.3 billion in new investments including the addition of $2.4 billion of new gas transmission modernization and utility s
  
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• Calgary researchers to look at aging brain as study says vitamin D prevents dementia

  01-03-2023 15:42
  
  Researchers at the University of Calgary are starting a national project to try to get more insight into the brain as people age. The CAN-PROTECT project, led by Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, begins Wednesday – the same day that a new paper he co-authored shows taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia. "We compared older adults who were on vitamin D to those who were not on vitamin D over 10 years for the rate of development of dementia," said Ismail, a professor of psychiatry and neurology at
  
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• Kevin Stanfield's forecast: A warm Thursday for Calgary

  01-03-2023 15:25
  
  You know it’s going to be a decent day when the synopsis for western Canada doesn’t even have the word 'Alberta' in it. Aside from a morning wind chill near -20 to start the day, we’re in fair shape. Morning flurries will put a bow on yesterday’s event, then you can give your shovel a couple of days off. The reason today stays a bit colder: At the advent of this ridge trying to push through, northwesterly wind aloft will sidle in and sink through. Still, it clears away th
  
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• Calgary firefighters battle blaze in Highland Park

  01-03-2023 15:00
  
  Firefighters are investigating what caused an early morning house fire in the community of Highland Park on Wednesday.  Emergency crews arrived in the 500 block of 35 Avenue N.W. at around 5 a.m. to find flames eating away at the home and thick smoke filling the air.   District Chief Gordon Best with the fire department says the blaze was "deep seeded" and had probably been burning for a couple of hours before they were called. Best said the fire was stubborn and hard to acess, so
  
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• Canada can learn from Australia on addressing foreign interference ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-03-2023 10:07
  
  Canada can learn from Australia on addressing foreign interference ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge's Earl Ingarfield Sr. to be inducted into Alberta Hockey ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-03-2023 09:00
  
  Lethbridge's Earl Ingarfield Sr. to be inducted into Alberta Hockey ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge College to host 2023 ACAC Women's Basketball ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-03-2023 09:00
  
  Lethbridge College to host 2023 ACAC Women's Basketball ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'I thought I was missing a page:' Lethbridge mayor responds to ... - My Lethbridge Now

  01-03-2023 09:00
  
  'I thought I was missing a page:' Lethbridge mayor responds to ...  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Arrest warrant issued for former Lethbridge psychiatrist accused of sexual assault: police - Global News

  01-03-2023 09:00
  Arrest warrant issued for former Lethbridge psychiatrist accused of sexual assault: police  Global News
  
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• ‘A little disappointed’: Lethbridge mayor reacts to Alberta budget 2023 - Global News

  01-03-2023 09:00
  
  ‘A little disappointed’: Lethbridge mayor reacts to Alberta budget 2023  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge needs absent from budget, says Hyggen - Lethbrige Herald

  01-03-2023 07:38
  
  Lethbridge needs absent from budget, says Hyggen  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1 - Lethbridge News Now

  01-03-2023 07:35
  
  Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta Transportation delays new rules on slowing to 60 km/h around roadside vehicles

  01-03-2023 07:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Transportation has put the brakes on changes that were set to begin March 1, that would have seen more lanes of traffic slow to 60 km/h when passing emergency vehicles.
  
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• Lethbridge Judo Club sends large contingent to Canada Winter ... - Lethbrige Herald

  01-03-2023 07:02
  
  Lethbridge Judo Club sends large contingent to Canada Winter ...  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Ripley's in Talks to Purchase the Real Cocaine Bear - Lethbridge News Now

  01-03-2023 06:59
  
  Ripley's in Talks to Purchase the Real Cocaine Bear  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bruins win 8th straight, Ullmark frustrates Flames with 54 saves - Lethbridge News Now

  01-03-2023 06:33
  
  Bruins win 8th straight, Ullmark frustrates Flames with 54 saves  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Chamber, U of C enthusiastic about provincial investments, hopeful for more dollars

  01-03-2023 05:53
  
  It didn't take long Tuesday evening for some Calgary institutions to express enthusiasm for investments promised in the United Conservative Party's 2023 provincial budget – and to remind that more will be needed. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce lauded "a deliberate fiscal framework and strategic investments in initiatives that seek to diversify and improve economic competitiveness across the province," while it was left wanting "greater funding for investments in downtown vibrancy, support
  
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