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• Goodwill launches new shopping experience

  16-04-2023 23:57
  
  A new shopping experience launched in Calgary yesterday, offering bargains, unique finds and a race against the clock. Saturday morning, there was a long line outside the Calgary Impact Centre, otherwise known as Goodwill Bins. Customers can get deep discounts because bins are filled with items that have been at Goodwill stores for a while – everything from clothing, household goods, sports equipment and books. Items are not sorted, so you never know what you're going to find.Bins are put
  
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• Hitmen defenceman Carter Yakemchuk named to U18 Canadian men's team

  16-04-2023 21:38
  
  The WHL playoffs didn't go very well for the Calgary Hitmen, but the team received some good news Saturday when defenceman Carter Yakemchuk was selected to be part of Canada's national men's U18 team in the 2023 IHF World Championship. The event takes place April 20-30 in Basel, Switzerland. Yakemchuk, 17, scored 19 goals and added 28 assists for 47 points, and was chosen as a second team all-star. Canada opens the U18 championships against Sweden on April 20 at 6:30 a.m. MT.Carter Yakemchuk wil
  
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• Sparrow and Starlight shine brightly in spellbinding production of Tara Beagan's 'The Ministry of Grace'

  16-04-2023 21:30
  
  When we first meet Mary (an extraordinary Quelemia Sparrow), a Ntlaka'pamux woman from B.C., she gets surprised by a preacher named Brother Cain (Stafford Perry, in the performance of a lifetime), in the opening scene of Calgary playwright Tara Beagan's moving drama The Ministry of Grace. Brother Cain is all teeth and tweed, and practically sweating that unique brand of charisma that can only be described as televangelical. However, it's 1950, somewhere in the western U.S., and televangelicalism
  
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• Wranglers finish regular season as AHL's top team

  16-04-2023 18:55
  
  The Wranglers earned a first-round bye in the AHL playoffs, defeating the Abbotsford Canucks 3-2 Saturday night in their regular season finale. The win gave the Wranglers the pacific division title, and the Macgregor Kilpatrick trophy for earning the most wins in the regular season. The team won 51 games, finishing with 106 points. Their 51-17-3-1 record was the ninth-best in AHL history, according to Calgary Wrangler writer Bryan Wilson.The Wranglers inaugural season record (51-17-3-1) ranks as
  
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• Cavalry open season with a draw against defending champions

  16-04-2023 18:18
  
  Cavalry FC opened their 2023 season Saturday on the road in Hamilton, where they took on the defending Canadian Premier League champions, Forge FC. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, when Hamilton tied it in the 75th minute on a goal by Noah Jensen. Myer Bevan and Miki Cantave scored for Cavalry FC.MOVE OF THE MATCH⚽️ -> presented by @SouthCentreVWA striking finish!⚡️Here's another lookat @MikiCantave's goal from just outside the half circle.#RideWithUs #CavsFC #CanPL : @
  
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• Flames alumni offer support at adapted bike event

  16-04-2023 17:34
  
  It's the time of year a lot of people are getting out for a bike ride, and dozens of kids who wouldn't have had that chance are now getting the opportunity. Children with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities were fitted for adapted bicycles Saturday. They also got to meet a few legendary Calgary Flames alumni. It's the 24th year Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families hosted the event. Adaptations can cost a lot – that's why this program allows children to borrow adapted bikes for as lo
  
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• Former Indian lawmaker, brother fatally shot live on TV

  16-04-2023 16:57
  
  A former Indian lawmaker convicted of kidnapping and facing murder and assault charges was shot dead along with his brother in a dramatic attack that was caught live on TV in northern India, officials said Sunday. Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were under police escort on their way to a medical checkup at a hospital on Saturday night when three men posing as journalists targeted the two brothers from close range in Prayagraj city in Uttar Pradesh state. The men quickly surrendered to the poli
  
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• Authorities: 4 killed, multiple injuries in Alabama shooting - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2023 16:55 via news.google.com
  
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• Saturday afternoon fire in southeast Calgary that burned 2 homes under investigation

  16-04-2023 16:33
  
  Firefighters responded to a house fire in the city's southeast Saturday. It happened around 2:30 p.m. yesterday along Applefield Close. Crews were able to quickly knock down the flames, which burned part of a second home as well. Two people were inside the house where the fire started, but got out safely. "Crews did an aggressive interior attack," said district chief Dave Nelson, "and were able to get the fire under control quite quickly." Investigators are working to determine the cause.
  
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• U.S. authorities: 4 killed, multiple injured in Alabama shooting

  16-04-2023 16:22
  
  Four people have been killed and multiple people injured during a shooting Saturday night in Dadeville, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. WRBL-TV reported the shooting occurred at a dance studio during a possible birthday party for a teenager. The state Law Enforcement Agency released little information about the shooting. The station showed images of crime scene tape around the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio and neighbouring buildings and a heavy police presence. The Alabama Law Enfor
  
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• Shooting at Alabama birthday party leaves 4 dead, multiple injured

  16-04-2023 16:22
  
  Four people have been killed and multiple people injured during a shooting at a birthday party Saturday night in Dadeville, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. The shooting happened at the birthday party around 10:30 p.m., Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. There was no initial confirmation about what led to the shooting. It was not immediately known if a suspect was in custody. "There were four lives tragically lost in this incident and there's been a multitude
  
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• Shooting at Alabama birthday party kills 4 people, wounds 28

  16-04-2023 16:22
  
  Alabama law enforcement officers Sunday were imploring people to come forward with information about a shooting that killed four people and injured 28 others during a teenager's birthday party. Among those killed was a high school senior who planned to play college football and was celebrating sister's 16th birthday. The shooting erupted Saturday night at a dance studio in downtown Dadeville. During two news conferences Sunday, Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency did not ta
  
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• Promising senior, 4 others slain in Alabama party shooting

  16-04-2023 16:22
  
  A high school senior who planned to play college football was celebrating at his sister's 16th birthday party Saturday night in Alabama when gunfire killed him and three other people and wounded several others. Police were gathering evidence Sunday at a dance studio where the party was held in downtown Dadeville. They did not immediately say if a suspect was in custody, or if they knew more about any motivation. Philstavious "Phil" Dowdell, a Dadeville High School senior who had committed to Jac
  
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• High school star among 4 slain in Alabama party shooting

  16-04-2023 16:22
  
  A high school senior who planned to play college football was celebrating at his sister's 16th birthday party Saturday night in Alabama when gunfire killed him and three other people and wounded several others. Police were gathering evidence Sunday at a dance studio where the party was held in downtown Dadeville. They did not immediately say if a suspect was in custody, or if they knew more about any motivation. Philstavious "Phil" Dowdell, a Dadeville High School senior who had committed to Jac
  
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• Police investigate 2 deaths in southwest Calgary

  16-04-2023 15:49
  
  Calgary police are investigating two deaths that took place in southwest Calgary Saturday. At around 7:10 p.m., police were called to a medical collapse in the 100 block of Spruce Place S.W. Upon arrival, one person was declared dead. As emergency crews assessed the situation, a second person was discovered dead. The incident took place in a public area, and may have been upsetting to people who witnessed it. The Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) is a free service offered to victims of crime
  
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• Russian billionaire couple claims Canadian sanctions are ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2023 10:05 via news.google.com
  
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• Fire in Dubai kills 16, injures 9 in apartment building - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2023 09:45 via news.google.com
  
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• Whitecaps, Austin play to scoreless draw - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2023 05:50 via news.google.com
  
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• Canada to face U.S. rival in gold medal game at women's worlds

  16-04-2023 03:48
  
  Aware of the likelihood of once again facing Canada in the gold medal game of the women's world hockey championships, United States captain Hilary Knight was quick to take the pressure off her team by suggesting the Americans shouldn't be favoured. "I feel like we're the underdogs, so we definitely have a chip to our game," Knight said after scoring twice in a 9-1 rout of the Czech Republic in the first of two tournament semifinals on Saturday. "We never feel like we're on top." Not so fast, Can
  
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• CF Montreal drops 1-0 decision to D.C. United - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2023 03:45 via news.google.com
  
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• Police investigating Stoney Trail motorcycle crash

  16-04-2023 03:42
  
  A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash on Stoney Trail. Around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, police say a single motorcyclist lost control heading south near the Glenmore exit. He was taken to Foothills Hospital. No other vehicles were involved. Traffic was detoured onto 52 Street, while a section of Stoney Trail at Peigan Trail was closed to investigate what may have caused the crash. Anyone with information about the crash or with dash cam footage is being asked to ca
  
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• 1 dead in Stoney Trail motorcycle crash

  16-04-2023 03:42
  
  A man is dead following a motorcycle crash on Stoney Trail. Around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, police say a single motorcyclist lost control heading south near the Glenmore exit. He was taken to Foothills Hospital. Police confirmed he died Sunday morning. No other vehicles were involved. Traffic was detoured onto 52 Street, while a section of Stoney Trail at Peigan Trail was closed to investigate what may have caused the crash. Anyone with information about the crash or with dash cam footage is being
  
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• More than 6,000 troops to play role in Charles' coronation

  16-04-2023 03:24
  
  More than 6,000 British military personnel will take part in the coronation of King Charles III, the U.K. forces' biggest ceremonial deployment in seven decades, the government said Sunday. The Ministry of Defense said thousands of soldiers, sailors and aviators will escort the king and Camilla, the queen consort, between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey on their way to and from the May 6 ceremony.Royal Dispatch newsletter: Sign up for exclusive insights on the monarchyGun salutes will ri
  
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• A Black family says they 'whitewashed' their home to get a higher appraisal. They're not the only ones

  16-04-2023 03:01
  
  Erica and Aaron Parker first had their Loveland, Ohio, home appraised in 2020. It was a competitive selling market, they had made several renovations to the home, and houses in the neighbourhood were generally selling above the asking price. The couple expected the house to be valued at the list price of $525,000, but when the initial appraisal came back $60,000 short, the Parkers knew something wasn't right. So they tried a different approach and also hired a different appraiser. The Parkers re
  
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• UCP, NDP focus on ground game ahead of provincial election

  16-04-2023 03:00
  
  The official election period hasn’t begun, but both the United Conservative Party (UCP) and Alberta NDP are focusing on their ground game. On Saturday, candidates and 2,000 volunteers with the Alberta NDP took part in Orange Saturday, knocking on doors across the province in hopes of making a connection with residents. “This is about listening and understanding what matters to all Albertans such as healthcare, education and the economy, and much more,” said Nagwan Al-Guneid, ND
  
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• B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of ... - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2023 02:14 via news.google.com
  
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• 'It's been a battle': Canucks' Pearson still struggling with hand injury - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2023 00:40 via news.google.com
  
  'It's been a battle': Canucks' Pearson still struggling with hand injury  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pettersson, Hughes bright spots in a dark Canucks season - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2023 00:25 via news.google.com
  
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• Calgary Ukrainian evacuees find solace at church, congregation numbers triple

  16-04-2023 00:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ukrainians in Calgary are celebrating Orthodox Easter this weekend but for many it's not as joyful as in years past as the war drags on in Ukraine.
  
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