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• Quebec public security officials say 89 communities affected by ... - Lethbridge News Now

  06-05-2023 23:21 via news.google.com
  
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• Calgarians support local businesses, enjoy high tea to honour coronation of King Charles III

  06-05-2023 23:10
  
  The British Royal Family crowned a new leader for the first time in nearly 70 years Saturday as Calgarians attended local events to celebrate the historic occasion with family members and friends. The Little Taste of Home British and Irish Shop at New Horizon Mall held a special event with sandwiches and tea for customers looking to honour the big day. Owner, Mary Breslin says the boost to her business is welcome, but the community spirit brings her staff so much joy. "It's been so great because
  
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• Road maintenance to close lanes on Whoop-Up Drive this weekend - Lethbridge News Now

  06-05-2023 22:44 via news.google.com
  
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• Danielle Smith considers possible state of emergency in Alberta

  06-05-2023 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Danielle Smith in a news conference Saturday spoke about the ongoing wildfire situation, possible state of emergency could be declared for the province. 
  
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• Alberta declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

  06-05-2023 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Danielle Smith made the declaration at a provincial wildfire update late Saturday afternoon after an emergency committee meeting.
  
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• Alberta declares state of emergency

  06-05-2023 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Provincial officials are expected to deliver an update at 5 p.m. on the wildfire situation throughout Alberta. A decision on a state of emergency declaration is also expected.
  
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• High River community celebrates King's coronation with high tea

  06-05-2023 22:00
  
  A neighbourhood in High River celebrated the King's coronation early Friday afternoon. Residents along Riverside Boulevard N.W. closed off their street to set up Canadian flags and hosted a tea party.About 40 people attended, many dressing in their Sunday best, complete with fascinators and hats. They enjoyed tea and scones with Devonshire cream. "Anybody that's lived in this country as long as I have," said organizer Murray Gimbel, "You know, that you're loyal to the royalty, right? "And so now
  
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• 'One of the lucky ones': Toronto resident shares story of evacuation from war-torn Sudan

  06-05-2023 21:54
  
  Long-time Toronto resident Azza Ahmed never imagined in her life that she’d be caught in the middle of a war zone, but that’s exactly what happened when she visited family in Sudan last month. On April 8, Ahmed, who is 36, and her 74-year-old mother, Salma Sarour, arrived in their homeland for what was supposed to be a four-week visit. It was their first time back in Sudan since the pandemic. However, just one week after they got there, on April 15, a violent conflict erupted between
  
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• Liberals reject balanced budget and mandatory voting as official policy - Lethbridge News Now

  06-05-2023 21:11 via news.google.com
  
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• Wranglers punch their ticket to third round with 3-2 win over Canucks

  06-05-2023 20:10
  
  The Calgary Wranglers will take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the third round of the AHL playoffs, after eliminating the Abbotsford Canucks Friday night. The Wranglers beat the Canucks 3-2 in the fourth game of their best-of-five series, to take it three games to one. Cole Schwindt, Ilya Solovyov and Adam Klapka scored for the Wranglers.Wranglers goal!! Adam Klapka scores the go ahead goal! And hits the griddy going to the bench 3-2 Calgary! pic.twitter.com/W4nQBdIcy0 — Robert Munni
  
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• Alberta issues statement congratulating King on coronation

  06-05-2023 18:47
  
  The office of the Alberta premier issued a statement congratulating King Charles III Saturday. "Alberta is proud to congratulate Their Majesties on their coronation this day at Westminster Abbey in London, U.K., after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, our beloved late Queen and the King’s cherished mother. "The coronation is a triumph of optimism and hope, and a source of inspiration and pride for Albertans, Canadians and people around the world. "Alberta has a long and lasting relationsh
  
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• Canada Post issues its first stamp featuring King Charles III - Lethbridge News Now

  06-05-2023 18:41 via news.google.com
  
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• Oilers seek better effort vs. Knights after latest Game 1 flop

  06-05-2023 18:24
  
  The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a familiar predicament heading into Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas. For the seventh straight playoff series, Edmonton trails 1-0. The Oilers have rebounded to win three of the last four series, including this year's first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings in six games. So despite letting a four-goal performance by forward Leon Draisaitl go to waste in a 6-4 loss in Wednes
  
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• Elected officials, dignitaries mark coronation of King Charles in Ottawa - Lethbridge News Now

  06-05-2023 18:21 via news.google.com
  
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• Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death

  06-05-2023 17:12
  
  After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world's most famous race. Mage, a 15-1 shot, had only one win in his career, giving little indication that he could triumph against 17 rivals in a race that is not kind to the inexperienced. Still, he made a gutsy stretch run, overtaking Two Phil's to his inside and winni
  
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• Kentucky Derby runs into more obstacles ahead of big race

  06-05-2023 17:12
  
  The cast of characters for the 149th Kentucky Derby was rewritten again hours before the race Saturday when early favorite Forte was scratched. It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Five horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days. Forte had been the early 3-1 favorite; his absence reduces the field to 18 horses for the 1 1/4-mile race. Mike Repole, co-owner of Forte, said veterinarians from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commiss
  
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• Kentucky Derby races on amid 6th death, scratched favorite

  06-05-2023 17:12
  
  A star-crossed Kentucky Derby lost its early favorite when Forte was scratched and a sixth horse died at Churchill Downs earlier Saturday, further blows to a sport already reeling from a series of doping suspensions and breakdowns. "This is part of racing and it's the cruel part," Mike Repole, co-owner of Forte, said in an interview with FanDuel TV. Forte was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Chloe's Dream, a 3-year-old gelding that r
  
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• Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Heritage Park Saturday

  06-05-2023 16:31
  
  Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Heritage Park this weekend. The popular children's will be on site for the next two weekends, starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Kids can take an interactive train ride with Thomas to earn a colour badge, say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, explore the colour corner, tour the historical village on a wagon ride, shoot a few selfies with dad's phone, enjoy live entertainment and more.Day Out With Thomas starts Saturday! Select train times are already sold out so ma
  
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• City of Calgary extends congratulations to King Charles III

  06-05-2023 16:11
  
  The City of Calgary joined cities across Canada on Saturday in extending its congratulations to the new King. "The coronation is a significant day, not only of celebration, but to focus ourselves towards new opportunities that bring the world together," said Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek in a release. "This occasion," she added, "provides an important opportunity to reaffirm our city’s commitment to our shared interests with the King, including fighting climate change, advancing Indigenous tr
  
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• City of Calgary extends congratulations to King Charles

  06-05-2023 16:11
  
  The City of Calgary joined cities across Canada Saturday in extending its congratulations to the new King. "The Coronation is a significant day, not only of celebration, but to focus ourselves towards new opportunities that bring the world together," said Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek, in a release. "This occasion," she added, "provides an important opportunity to reaffirm our city’s commitment to our shared interests with the King, including fighting climate change, advancing Indigenous trut
  
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• Profits jump at Buffett's company ahead of annual meeting

  06-05-2023 15:25
  
  Warren Buffett's company said its first-quarter profits soared along with the paper value of its investment portfolio -- giving the thousands of shareholders who filled an arena Saturday to listen to the billionaire and several other top executives answer questions some good news to start the day. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity," said Chloe Lin, who traveled from Singapore to attend the meeting for the first time and learn from Buffett and his longtime investing partner Charlie Munger. B
  
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• Canadian ceremony commemorating King Charles III's coronation focused on hope for the future

  06-05-2023 14:13
  
  As the Commonwealth celebrates the history-making coronation of King Charles III, Canada marked the occasion with a ceremony that had a concerted focus on hope for the future, centred around key shared priorities of the Crown and Canada: the environment, service to others, and Indigenous reconciliation. While not a national holiday in Canada, as the ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey winded down, commemoration events in the nation's capital got underway, with an hour-long celebration in that
  
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• Canada commemorating King Charles III's coronation in hour-long ceremony

  06-05-2023 14:13
  
  As King Charles III's history-making coronation ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey winds down, commemoration events in the nation's capital are getting underway. Canada has planned an hour-long celebration in downtown Ottawa that will be attended by distinguished guests, and will include a series of musical and artistic performances as well as special unveilings. Beginning at 10 a.m. EDT at the Sir John A. Macdonald building on Wellington St. in Ottawa, the event has been planned with
  
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• Canada commemorates King Charles III's coronation with ceremony in the nation's capital

  06-05-2023 14:13
  
  As the Commonwealth celebrates the history-making coronation of King Charles III, Canada marked the occasion with a ceremony that had a concerted focus on hope for the future, centred around key shared priorities of the Crown and Canada: the environment, service to others, and Indigenous reconciliation. While not a national holiday in Canada, as the ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey winded down, commemoration events in the nation's capital got underway, with an hour-long celebration in that
  
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• Trudeau, Simon take in pageantry of Britain's first coronation in 70 years

  06-05-2023 12:21
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen Mary Simon were among the dignitaries on hand as King Charles III was crowned at London's Westminster Abbey on Saturday, marking the formal celebration of the start of his reign as King and his role as Canada's head of state. The coronation was a two-hour traditional Anglican ceremony that combined ancient traditions and pomp and pageantry with a few modern touches.Watch live coverage of King Charles III's coronation Royal Dispatch newsletter: Sign up f
  
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• Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with U.S. Patriot

  06-05-2023 11:28
  
  Ukraine's air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defence systems, the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow's most modern missiles. Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk said in a Telegram post that the Kinzhal-type ballistic missile had been intercepted in an overnight attack on the Ukrainian capital earlier in the week. It was also the first time Ukraine is known to have used the Patr
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Reckoning with Royal Family relevance - Saltwire

  06-05-2023 11:01 via news.google.com
  
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• 'Not My King': Police arrest anti-monarchy protesters ahead of King Charles' coronation

  06-05-2023 10:31
  
  Police arrested the leader of the anti-monarchy group Republic hours before King Charles' coronation on Saturday and a number of other protesters who had gathered among the crowds lining the procession route in central London. Republic had earlier said it would mount the biggest protest against a British monarch in modern history. But London police chief Mark Rowley warned on Friday that police would take action if protesters tried to "obstruct the enjoyment and celebration" of people.Royal Disp
  
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• Evacuation alerts expanded as floodwaters rise on some B.C. rivers ... - Lethbridge News Now

  06-05-2023 10:05 via news.google.com
  
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• King Charles III crowned in historic ceremony

  06-05-2023 09:21
  
  King Charles III was crowned Saturday at London’s Westminster Abbey, in a lavish ceremony filled with the pomp and pageantry of a ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of tradition. In a history-making moment in front of the hundreds in the congregation, and millions watching worldwide, the Archbishop of Canterbury slowly placed the 360-year-old bejewelled St. Edward’s Crown on King Charles’ head as he sat on a 14th century throne. Fanfare sounded and the congregation shouted “
  
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• Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey

  06-05-2023 09:21
  
  King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward's Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain. Trumpets sounded inside the medieval abbey and the congregation shouted "God save the king!" at a service attended by more than 2,000 guests, including world leaders, aristocrats and celebrities. Outside, thousands of troops, tens of thousands of spectators and a sm
  
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• Wildfires prompt more evacuation alerts Saturday in Alberta

  06-05-2023 06:33
  
  As of Saturday afternoon, 106 wildfires were burning in Alberta and 33 of those were classified as out of control, prompting evacuation alerts in several central and northern communities. All evacuees were directed to take their pets, medications, important documents, and enough food and water to be away from home for three days. Information on emergency alerts, including past alerts and cancelled alerts, can be found on the Alberta Emergency Alert website and the agency's Twitter page. RAINBOW
  
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• Alberta Emergency Alert webpage goes down amid wildfire evacuations

  06-05-2023 05:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  A provincial spokesperson told Global News the webpage was being updated due to the high demand it was under.
  
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• Police seek missing Langdon woman

  06-05-2023 05:15
  
  Police are looking for a missing Langdon woman who hasn't been seen since she left a work site at the University of Calgary on Tuesday night. It's believed 46-year-old Denny Jean Guyda left the university to drive home to Langdon, but there's been no sign of her. Her family and police are concerned for her well-being, saying it's out of character for her to go without contact for this long. Guyda is 155 cm (5'1") and slim with brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair. She wore a navy-blue jacke
  
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• Strathcona County evacuation order ends after ‘large grassfire’

  06-05-2023 04:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some residents of Strathcona County were told they had to leave their homes on Friday night as smoke from one of the fires in that region was seen drifting into Alberta's capital.
  
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• Parts of Strathcona County under evacuation order over wildfire threat, smoke drifting into Edmonton

  06-05-2023 04:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some residents of Strathcona County were told they had to leave their homes on Friday night as smoke from one of the fires in that region was seen drifting into Alberta's capital.
  
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• Both evacuation orders lifted in Strathcona County

  06-05-2023 04:15
  
  Both evacuation orders that were prompted by wildfires in Strathcona County were lifted by Saturday afternoon. Saturday morning, the only evacuation order that remained was for the area between Township Roads 540 and 534 and Range Roads 221 and 215. The area included Pleasant View Estates and Newton Estates.  The county lifted the order at 1 p.m.  "While it is currently safe to return home, please remain on alert. If you see a fire, call 9-1-1 immediately," officials said. Crews battle
  
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• 1 of 2 evacuation orders lifted in Strathcona County

  06-05-2023 04:15
  
  Only one evacuation order prompted by wildfires remained in place in Strathcona County Saturday morning.  At 8 a.m., residents in the area between Township Roads 540 and 534 and Range Roads 221 and 215 were still under an order to leave their homes. The area included Pleasant View Estates and Newton Estates.  The county fire department said Friday night it would evaluate the necessity of an evacuation order at noon the next day.  Crews battled two blazes in the county throughout t
  
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• New look? Why an Alberta NDP shift could attract voters

  06-05-2023 03:56
  
  It's long been considered the home for Alberta's left-leaning voters, but experts believe a policy shift is tilting the NDP toward new territory. Political watchers say the New Democrats are rolling out new ideas -- ideas around energy and budgets, for example -- that are typically considered right-wing. And they believe people are taking notice. "This is one of those campaigns where you might start to see people think a little differently," former Alberta premier Alison Redford told CTV News. "
  
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• Red dresses honour memory of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people

  06-05-2023 03:14
  
  Red dresses were waving in the wind, in windows, from trees and other special places across Canada on Friday. Friday was National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, or Red Dress Day. At the Field of Crosses in Calgary, people hung little red cut-outs in the shape of a dress. It's an important symbol of Indigenous tradition, which honours the memories of missing or lost loved ones. While it's an important day for awareness and healing, many
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Edson mayor ‘confident’ people will be allowed home Monday

  06-05-2023 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara told Global News he is "confident" residents will be allowed to return home as soon as Monday unless there is a significant change in weather.
  
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• Alberta wildfire triggers evacuation order for Edson, other parts of Yellowhead County

  06-05-2023 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edson is the latest larger municipality in Alberta to fall under an evacuation order as dozens of wildfires continue to threaten communities across much of the province.
  
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• Alberta lawyer requirement to swear oath to king being challenged in court

  06-05-2023 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three Indigenous women law students are challenge Alberta's mandatory oath to King in a lawsuit.
  
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• Lane closures scheduled for Whoop Up Drive over weekend

  06-05-2023 01:20
  
  Starting this weekend, Whoop Up Drive is getting a minor makeover. There will be a number of lane closures over the weekend as a result. A single eastbound lane will be closed Saturday, and two westbound lanes will be closed Sunday for guard rail maintenance. The city said in a release that it expects work to be finished by 1 p.m. Sunday, weather permitting, but until then, expect delays in both directions. Maintenance along Whoop Up Drive will close several lanes on Sunday and throughout the su
  
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• 'Opportunity to create awareness': Dozens gather for Red Dress Day in Lethbridge

  06-05-2023 00:47
  
  Adding to a Canada-wide movement, Lethbridge remembered and honoured missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people on Friday. "When we think of the day, it's not a celebration, but it's an opportunity to create awareness and bring the community together in a positive way," said Charlene Bruised Head-Mountain Horse, the Indigenous relations advisor with the City of Lethbridge. Red Dress Day is meant to bring awareness to, and calls for all Canadians to speak out on, violence
  
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• 'Opportunity to create awareness': Dozens gather for Red Dress Day ... - CTV News Calgary

  06-05-2023 00:47 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame athletes - Bridge City News

  06-05-2023 00:24 via news.google.com
  
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• Volunteer Lethbridge hosts non-profit vote forum | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  06-05-2023 00:08 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge candidates share their priorities for non-profit sector

  06-05-2023 00:08
  
  UCP and NDP candidates from both Lethbridge ridings took part in a town hall on Friday to discuss their priorities for the local non-profit sector. The forum, hosted by Volunteer Lethbridge at the Galt Museum and Achieves, gave candidates a chance to answer questions about the challenges the non-profit sector is seeing. The event was a first for Lethbridge-West UCP candidate Cheryl Seaborn, who feels it was a valuable learning experience. "There was lots of information for me to learn about the
  
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