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• Calgarians collect clothing and donations for victims of Marlborough house explosion

  01-04-2023 23:18
  
  Community members gathered Saturday to donate gently used clothing, gift cards and cash, along with messages of support for the victims of a devastating northeast Calgary house explosion. The incident occurred on Monday March 27 when firefighters were called to 783 Maryvale Way N.E. just before 9 a.m., for reports of an explosion that was felt across much of the neighbourhood. Ten adults were injured, one home was completely destroyed and 10 others were damaged in the blast believed to be c
  
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• Police seek information after discovering human remains near Okotoks

  01-04-2023 22:35
  
  The RCMP Serious Crimes Unit and Calgary police are investigating after receiving a report of human remains found near Okotoks. According to police, the remains were found near the intersectionof Highway 552 and 128 Street East. The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Tara Miller, or Tara Mbugua of Calgary, with the investigation being treated as a homicide. Highway 552 northeast of Okotoks was closed for the past several days as police investigated the scene. The RCMP initiated a roadbloc
  
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• Moose Jaw takes opening game, defeats Hurricanes 2-1 in 2OT

  01-04-2023 20:41
  
  The Lethbridge Hurricanes suffered a tough loss Friday, dropping a 2-1 decision in double overtime to the Warriors in Moose Jaw. The victory gave Moose Jaw a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series, with Game 2 scheduled for Saturday night. With a third overtime looming in Moose Jaw, Jagger Firkus swatted in a rebound with 17.9 seconds remaining in the second overtime to give the Warriors the win. Logan Dowhaniuk had the other goal for the Warriors. Cole Shepard scored on a short-hander to tie th
  
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• Bandits one win away after Game 5 4-2 victory in Brooks

  01-04-2023 19:57
  
  Brooks Bandits are one game from advancing after defeating the Okotoks Oilers 4-2 Friday night in Game 5 of their AJHL playoff series. Heath Armstrong, Tyler Blocha, Hudson Malinoski and Nathan Free scored for the Bandits. Brett Huxley and Oiler captain Dean Spak scored for the Oilers, who went 0 for 8 on the power play. Bandit goalie Ethan Barwick had a lot to do with that, as he performed spectacularly in goal, as a boisterous Brooks home crowd of 1,886 cheered him on. The win gave the Bandits
  
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• Roughnecks lose the battle but clinch playoff spot in 14-8 loss to Seals

  01-04-2023 18:57
  
  San Diego came out firing on all cylinders Friday night, jumping out to a 3-0 lead before Roughneck captain Jesse King stopped the barrage. Zach Currier cut the Seal advantage to a single goal and Tanner Cook added another one, but by the half, the Seal lead grew to 8-3. In the second half, Kyle Waters and Josh Currier got the Roughnecks to within two goals, but the Seals pulled away and it ended 14-8. King and Kyle Waters each scored twice. Josh and Zach Currier, Shane Simpson and Tanner Cook a
  
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• Sawhney to run as UCP candidate for Calgary North-West

  01-04-2023 17:37
  
  The United Conservative Party (UCP) of Alberta announced Saturday that Rajan Sawhney will run as a UCP candidate in Calgary North-West after Sawhney announced in February that she wouldn't be running for re-election Calgary North-East. Sawhney, Alberta's minister for trade, immigration and multiculturalism, is stepping in for energy minister Sonya Savage, who announced last week that she will not seek re-election. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said in a release that she appointed Sawhney as the
  
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• Calgary power play sputters in series opener as Rebels blank Hitmen 3-0 in series opener

  01-04-2023 16:33
  
  The Calgary Hitmen's return to the WHL playoffs for the first time since 2019 Friday night turned into a night of frustration as the team lost 3-0 to the Rebels in Red Deer. Kyle Kelsey stopped 25 shots for the Rebels, recording the shutout, while Kai Uchacz, Jayden Grubbe and Fratisek Formanek provided the margin of victory with a goal apiece. Uchacz scored late in the first period, and that was it until the final seven minutes of the third, when the Rebels added two more. Brayden Peters gave t
  
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• Toffoli scores twice, Flames complete comeback in 5-4 OT win against Canucks

  01-04-2023 15:51
  
  It was a Friday night comeback the Calgary Flames needed.  After going down 2-0 to the Vancouver Canucks early in the second period Friday, the Flames rallied, forced overtime and collected a crucial 5-4 victory. The result marked the first time all season that Calgary (35-26-15) has won after trailing to start the third period. "I think it speaks volume to the character that we have in this room," said defenceman Troy Stecher, who put up a goal and an assist for the Fla
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: MCC recommendations must be fast-tracked - Saltwire

  01-04-2023 11:45 via news.google.com
  
  GAIL LETHBRIDGE: MCC recommendations must be fast-tracked  Saltwire
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes fall to Moose Jaw in playoff opener - Lethbridge News Now

  01-04-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Hurricanes fall to Moose Jaw in playoff opener  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tourism Lethbridge wants to make southern Alberta a food tasting destination - CBC.ca

  01-04-2023 03:45 via news.google.com
  
  Tourism Lethbridge wants to make southern Alberta a food tasting destination  CBC.ca
  
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• Tourism Lethbridge wants to make southern Alberta a food tasting ... - CBC.ca

  01-04-2023 03:45 via news.google.com
  
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• Carbon tax increase in Alberta should be offset ‘for most households’

  01-04-2023 03:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Much of the increase is expected to be offset by household rebates, especially for Albertans with average or below average incomes.
  
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• Calgary HQ part of federal conditions allowing Rogers to buy Shaw

  01-04-2023 03:01
  
  Canadians’ options for phone, internet and TV services are changing with the federal government clearing the final hurdle for Rogers to take over Shaw, but it comes with conditions including some that specifically impact Calgary. The $26 billion deal would create Canada's second-largest telecommunications company, as long as Rogers meets 21 commitments outlined by Ottawa, including creating 3,000 jobs in Western Canada and a strong presence in Calgary. “The establishment of a we
  
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• Reactions to Rogers-Shaw deal mixed in Alberta

  01-04-2023 02:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Shaw Communications and Corus Entertainment, the parent company of Global News, are owned by the Shaw family based in Calgary.
  
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• Wranglers wrap up home schedule with a 5-1 win against Silver Knights

  01-04-2023 02:26
  
  The Calgary Wranglers wrapped up their home schedule Friday with a 5-1 victory over the Henderson Silver Knights at the Saddledome. Adam Klapka scored his first AHL hat trick and Ben Jones chipped in with a goal and three assists to help the Wranglers record their fourth straight win.“I can make your hands Klap!”#hattrickpic.twitter.com/H6nu60XNwa — Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) April 1, 2023Defenceman Yan Kuznetsov added the other Wranglers goal. Daniil Chayka scored the l
  
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• Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre on schedule to welcome events in early spring

  01-04-2023 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  One of the largest construction projects in Lethbridge’s History, according to Lethbridge & District Exhibition, is on-track to begin hosting events later this spring.
  
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• Dangerous suspect has 50 warrants for his arrest, Calgary police say

  01-04-2023 02:00
  
  Calgary police are warning the public, and looking for their help, about a man wanted on 50 warrants, including firearm and assault charges. Officials say Raymond Edward Bennett, 32, is being sought by police. His offences include possession of a prohibited firearm, pointing a firearm, assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause bodily harm, assaulting a peace officer and escaping lawful custody. Bennett is described as:Having brown eyes; Having black hair; Being 173 centimetres (5'8") tall
  
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• 2 people, 2 dogs rescued by CFD after falling in Bow River

  01-04-2023 01:53
  
  A dog walk turned into a successful rescue mission Friday afternoon that left one person in hospital. A Calgary Fire Department spokesperson confirmed that around 3:15 p.m., two people and two dogs were walking along the Bow River near Crowchild when one dog took off along the ice shelf. They went to get the dog, and ended up falling into the water. The people and the dog made it to an island where they were eventually rescued by a Calgary Fire Department boat. One person was transported to hosp
  
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• Alberta premier’s phone call to accused raises questions about court case

  01-04-2023 01:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A phone call between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a Calgary pastor where they discussed his criminal trial raises questions about whether she has compromised the case.
  
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• New Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre ready for guests later this spring

  01-04-2023 01:13
  
  After nearly 20 years of planning and two years of construction, tLethbridge's new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre at Exhibition Park is almost complete. Exactly two years ago to the day, Jason Kenney was in Lethbridge to break ground on Ex Parks biggest undertaking.            Today, the massive building is nearly complete and media outlets from across southern Alberta were taken on a tour of southern Alberta's newest agriculture hub. "We're
  
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• Alberta Health Services ends front-door COVID-19 screening program provincewide

  01-04-2023 01:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Visitors to all AHS sites across the province will no longer be greeted by COVID-19 screeners as of Saturday, April 1.
  
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• Former Alberta justice minister accused of professional misconduct

  01-04-2023 00:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Law Society of Alberta did not provide details on the allegations, but said it is investigating misconduct involving former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis.
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes ready for a playoff run

  01-04-2023 00:28
  
  The whole season has led to this. The fifth-seeded Lethbridge Hurricanes are set to kick off what they hope to be a deep playoff run. They'll face off against the Moose Jaw Warriors in the first round and head coach Brent Kisio says he can feel the energy his team is bringing into the post-season. "It's just an exciting time; you work all season for this moment. Once the playoffs hit, the margin of error is so small," Kisio said. "Little plays here, little plays there can swing it. Emotions are
  
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• Alberta premier's phone call to accused raises questions about court ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-04-2023 00:21 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta premier's phone call to accused raises questions about court ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Drag Day of Solidarity in Calgary aims to celebrate drag and protest against hate

  01-04-2023 00:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Queer Citizens United, an LGBTQ2S+ advocacy group, organized Drag Day of Solidarity in response to recent anti-drag protests across the city. 
  
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