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• Cow Patty Critters: Alberta scientist releases guide identifying insects found in cattle dung

  13-05-2023 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Entomologist Kevin Floate has identified more than 300 insects in his dung detective's handbook and only three are considered harmful: horn flies, face flies and stable flies.
  
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• 'It’s high-flying fun': Calgary hosts 2023 Indoor Skydiving Championships

  13-05-2023 23:15
  
  Athletes from across Canada strapped on their helmets and suited up in Calgary on Saturday to compete in the West Canadian Indoor Skydiving Championships. The event, held at iFly Calgary at Deerfoot City, welcomed some of the most talented skydivers and tunnel flyers competing in various disciplines including solo freestyle, vertical and team formation disciplines. Calgary general manager Amanda Fahlman said 38 teams entered this year accounting for about 76 competitors of all ages. "That's one
  
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• Yellowhead County and Province to give separate updates today - Lethbridge News Now

  13-05-2023 21:54 via news.google.com
  
  Yellowhead County and Province to give separate updates today  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Investigation into drug trafficking at Drumheller Penitentiary leads to criminal charges aginst 3 people

  13-05-2023 21:48
  
  A Calgary man and residents of Drumheller and Morrin, Alberta, face criminal charges after an investigation by Drumheller RCMP into drug trafficking inside Drumheller Penitentiary. On March 26, the penitentiary reported illicit drone activity near their facility, and the presence of an unknown individual in the area. When the person was approached, they fled the area, but left behind a backpack. A search of the backpack revealed that it contained 141 grams of methamphetamine, 32 grams of hash oi
  
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• Albertans love their own backyard but few see the environment as an election issue

  13-05-2023 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  'Most Albertans want economic growth and environmental sustainability the same way they want low taxes and high-quality public services.'
  
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• 'I disagree with him completely': Rachel Notley says of Jagmeet Singh's oilsands stance

  13-05-2023 20:02
  
  Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says she completely disagrees with federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s stance on oil and gas industry subsidies, because she thinks the economy driving sector needs investment to stay competitive internationally and find innovative ways to reduce emissions. Notley told CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos, in an interview airing Sunday, she thinks the oil and gas sector needs to be “at the table” in conversations about how to reduce car
  
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• Flames Foundation announces $400K gift to community

  13-05-2023 20:02
  
  The Calgary Flames Foundation announced a significant donation Thursday as part of a partnership with the Parks Foundation Calgary that will improve five parks in the city. The foundation is donating $400,000, which will be used to support three bicycle pump tracks and a pair of community revitalization projects. All the projects are dedicated to highly-used recreational spaces in Calgary communities, serving residents of every age, and creating safe play spaces for the city. The three pump trac
  
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• Ottawa Redblacks, Bralon Addison reach agreement on one year deal - Lethbridge News Now

  13-05-2023 19:58 via news.google.com
  
  Ottawa Redblacks, Bralon Addison reach agreement on one year deal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Environment a background issue in Alberta election but may play role, say observers

  13-05-2023 19:23
  
  Few governments have seen as many environmental dust-ups as Alberta's United Conservatives in their four-year tenure. They tried delisting parks and opening the Rocky Mountains to coal mining. They charged fees for a beloved alpine playground. They started an inquiry into whether environmental groups were "anti-Alberta." They proposed dunning taxpayers for the cleanup costs of abandoned oil and gas facilities. The list goes on. But how those issues play in the upcoming provincial election is not
  
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• Compassion, empathy flow through communities looking to rebuild after wildfire loss

  13-05-2023 19:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Communities are coming together to help people who have been displaced but the wildfires across Alberta this month.
  
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• Weegar has three points, Canada routs co-host Latvia 6-0 in world championship opener

  13-05-2023 19:19
  
  MacKenzie Weegar had a goal and two assists as Canada downed co-host Latvia Friday in its opening game at the world men's hockey championship. Lawson Crouse, Scott Laughton, Sammy Blais, Joe Veleno and Jack McBain also had goals as the Canadians spread the scoring around. “I do not really know how I would have drawn it up, but it is such an honour to wear this jersey and represent my country," said Weegar, who made his Team Canada debut on Friday. "This game will help build some confidence
  
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• Sneaker Swap set for Saturday at Chinese Cultural Centre

  13-05-2023 18:35
  
  A one-day market based around the theme of sneakers will be held Saturday afternoon at the Chinese Cultural Centre. There will be vendors selling sneakers, vintage/thrift clothing and art at the Sneaker Swap, which takes place between noon and 5 p.m. What separates Sneaker Swap from other market events is that attendees are allowed to bring two or three pairs of sneakers to sell or trade while attending the event.     View this post on Instagram        &nb
  
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• Nagar Kirtan Parade to disrupt traffic in northeast Calgary Saturday but transit is free

  13-05-2023 17:20
  
  The Nagar Kirtan Parade, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, will result in a number of road closures in northeast Calgary. The city's social media announced the following closures between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.Martindale Boulevard N.E. will be closed between Martinbrook Road N.E. and Falconridge Boulevard N.E. Falconridge Boulevard N.E. will be reduced to a single northbound lane between Taradale Drive N.E./Martindale Boulevard N.E. to Castleridge Boulevard N.E./Falconridge Drive N.E. There will be no sout
  
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• Nagan Kirtan Parade to disrupt traffic in northeast Calgary Saturday but transit is free

  13-05-2023 17:20
  
  The Nagar Kirtan Parade, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, will result in a number of road closures in northeast Calgary. The city's social media announced the following closures between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.Martindale Boulevard N.E. will be closed between Martinbrook Road N.E. and Falconridge Boulevard N.E. Falconridge Boulevard N.E. will be reduced to a single northbound lane between Taradale Drive N.E./Martindale Boulevard N.E. to Castleridge Boulevard N.E./Falconridge Drive N.E. There will be no sout
  
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• Wranglers bounce back, defeat Firebirds Friday night at Saddledome

  13-05-2023 16:39
  
  Captain Brett Sutter deflected a shot from Kristians Rubins early in the third period into the net, providing the Calgary Wranglers with the winning margin in a 3-2 win over Coachella Valley Friday night at the Saddledome. The crucial victory tied the AHL Pacific Division best-of-five final at a game apiece. Connor Zary and Jakob Pelletier added goals for the Wranglers. Dustin Wolf stopped 31 shots on goal to get the win. Kole Lind opened the scoring for the Firebirds and Gustav Olofsson scored
  
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• Big bug benefits: Alberta scientist releases guide identifying cow ... - Lethbridge News Now

  13-05-2023 16:05 via news.google.com
  
  Big bug benefits: Alberta scientist releases guide identifying cow ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Germany announces US$3 billion military aid package for Ukraine before possible Zelenskyy visit

  13-05-2023 15:05
  
  Germany will provide Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros (US$3 billion), including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition, the government said Saturday. The announcement came as preparations were underway in Berlin for a possible first visit to Germany by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia invaded his country last year. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Berlin wants to show with the latest package of arms "that Germany is serious
  
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• Germany announces US$3 billion military aid package for Ukraine ahead of expected Zelenskyy visit

  13-05-2023 15:05
  
  Germany will provide Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros (US$3 billion), including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition, the government said Saturday. The announcement came on the eve of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's first visit to Germany since Russia invaded his country last year. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Berlin wanted to show with the latest package of arms "that Germany is serious in its support" for Ukraine. "Germany wi
  
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• Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

  13-05-2023 14:59
  
  Volunteers in Bangladesh's coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours. U.N. agencies and aid workers prepositioned tons of dry food and dozens of ambulances with mobile medical teams in sprawling refugee camps with more than 1 million Rohingya who fled persecution in Myanmar. The camps at Cox's Bazar are in the path
  
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• Liberal strongholds under threat, ballot and leadership support slipping: Nanos tracking

  13-05-2023 14:00
  
  The federal opposition Conservatives have widened their lead over other parties when it comes to ballot support and leadership, with the minority Liberals now threatened in areas that were strongholds for them in the previous election, according to the latest Nanos Research tracking.The latest federal ballot tracking -- in which those surveyed are asked whether they'd consider voting for each of the federal parties -- shows Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives leading at 35.2 per cent, and Prime Min
  
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• Right to Repair: What’s the future of the automotive aftermarket?

  13-05-2023 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Like other Canadians in the aftermarket industry, Wally Dingman is qualified to repair a vehicle. Yet, in the modern age of repair, just knowing how to do so is not enough.
  
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• 'Systemic difficulties' hampered review of Canada's cyberspy service ... - Lethbridge News Now

  13-05-2023 12:05 via news.google.com
  
  'Systemic difficulties' hampered review of Canada's cyberspy service ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: WHO’s COVID-19 declaration underwhelming - Saltwire

  13-05-2023 12:03 via news.google.com
  
  GAIL LETHBRIDGE: WHO’s COVID-19 declaration underwhelming  Saltwire
  
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• Art's Alive and Well in the Schools | Lethbridge Area K-12 Area ... - Galleries West

  13-05-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Art's Alive and Well in the Schools | Lethbridge Area K-12 Area ...  Galleries West
  
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• Golden Knights push Oilers to brink of playoff elimination with 4-3 win

  13-05-2023 07:18
  
  A three-goal burst in the second period spurred the Vegas Golden Knights to Friday's 4-3 win and pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination from the NHL playoffs. Vegas took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Pacific Division final. The Oilers need a Game 6 win at home Sunday to send the series back to Vegas for a Tuesday finale. Trailing 2-1, the Golden Knights scored the fastest three playoff goals in their six-year history in a span of 89 seconds. Connor McDavid pulled Edmonton withi
  
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• Eichel's 3-point game helps Golden Knights beat Oilers 4-3, take 3-2 series lead

  13-05-2023 07:18
  
  Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights moved one win from the Western Conference Final after beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Friday night. Mark Stone, Reilly Smith and Nic Hague also scored, and Jonathan Marchessault tied a franchise playoff record with three assists for the Golden Knights, who took a 3-2 series lead. Adin Hill had 31 saves. Connor McDavid scored two power-play goals for the Oilers, Zach Hyman had a goal and an assist and Evan Bouchard and Ryan N
  
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• Panthers eliminate Maple Leafs from NHL playoffs in five games

  13-05-2023 04:38
  
  The Maple Leafs are out of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Nick Cousins scored at 15:32 of overtime and Sergei Bobrovsky made 50 saves as the Florida Panthers downed Toronto 3-2 to win the teams' second-round playoff series 4-1. Cousins buried his second goal of the playoffs off the rush shortside on Leafs rookie Joseph Woll in the extra period to send his team to the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 1996. Aaron Ekblad and Carter Verhaeghe, with a goal and an assist each, provided the
  
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• Aiden Fink of Brooks named top CJHL forward

  13-05-2023 02:52
  
  The Brooks Bandits got more good news Friday when Aiden Fink was named the top forward in the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Fink defeated finalists Lucas Brennan of the Selkirk Steelers, Olivier Coulumbe of the Edmundston Blizzard, Tyler Fukakusa of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, and Kian Bell of the Battlefords North Stars to claim the award. The 18-year-old Calgary product scored 41 goals and 56 assists for 97 points in 54 games this season. Fink was also selected to the Team Canada West roster a
  
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• WestJet pilots could strike next week; imminent walkout would be ‘premature’

  13-05-2023 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Talks between WestJet pilots and their employer dragged on Friday as the union warned a walkout could come as early as next week, leaving passengers' travel plans up in the air.
  
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• Calgary students warn of private career college misinformation, sales tactics

  13-05-2023 02:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary students are warning of misleading information and high-pressure sales tactics at private career colleges.
  
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• Suffering shortage of physicians, Milk River Health Centre emergency department closes for a week

  13-05-2023 01:33
  
  The emergency department at the Milk River Health Centre has closed for a week due to a lack of physicians. Alberta Health Services announced the temporary measure Friday afternoon. The closure took effect Friday afternoon. AHS says the emergency department will be closed from 5 p.m. May 12 to 5 p.m. May 17. "Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. EMS calls will be re-routed to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge (87 km) or Raymond Health Centre (60 km away)," the r
  
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• Lethbridge businesses feeling the Mother's Day fever - CTV News Calgary

  13-05-2023 01:32 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge businesses feeling the Mother's Day fever  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge businesses feeling the Mother’s Day fever

  13-05-2023 01:32
  
  This Sunday is Mother’s Day, a day to love, cherish and spoil all the beautiful moms in your life.         It's also one of the busiest days of the year for many local businesses who'll be working hard to make sure all the mothers out there have the best day possible. Many are working hard to show all of the moms, grandmas and wives just how special they are.        Some should be prepared to be showered with flower
  
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• Hot dry southern Alberta forecast elevates fire risk - Global News

  13-05-2023 01:32 via news.google.com
  Hot dry southern Alberta forecast elevates fire risk  Global News
  
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• Hot dry southern Alberta forecast elevates fire risk

  13-05-2023 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Spared the wildfire devastation being seen further north, hot and dry conditions in southern Alberta put many parts of the region at risk. Fire restrictions are in place.
  
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• Locals have close brushes with wildlife in and around Coalhurst and Raymond, Alta.

  13-05-2023 01:04
  
  Alberta is home to a variety of wildlife, and now many of those animals are out and about, looking for food. This search for food often brings these animals to towns and cities such as Coalhurst, Alta., which just had a cougar sighting. "This was a report from a resident that he had actually spotted a cougar on his surveillance, his residential surveillance camera. And so he had reported it to the town office, which was the right thing to do. I contacted Fish and Wildlife and let them know," sai
  
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• 'Crisis situation': High River physicians warn of hospital closures as staff shortages get worse

  13-05-2023 00:41
  
  A group of High River doctors says the town's hospital is on the verge of temporary closures as staffing shortages continue. Thirty physicians say a lack of workers has decimated the community's primary care model and without help, they believe the emergency room and in-patient care facilities are next. "We foresee that our hospital is going to be closed multiple times next year," Dr. Alex Fay told CTV News. "We don't have enough physicians." Fay says the town has lost a quarter of its doctors i
  
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• Second crew from Lethbridge to assist in Brazeau County wildfire ... - Lethbridge News Now

  13-05-2023 00:38 via news.google.com
  
  Second crew from Lethbridge to assist in Brazeau County wildfire ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• UCP candidates demand apology from NDP candidate for comments about energy industry

  13-05-2023 00:37
  
  The United Conservative Party is demanding an apology from an NDP candidate for comments he made in a 2021 book about Alberta's energy sector. Wild Roses are Worth It: Reimagining the Alberta Advantage by Livingstone-Macleod candidate Kevin Van Tighem is described as a collection of provocative, personal and thoughtful essays. Jason Nixon, UCP Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre candidate, said Friday that in the book, Van Tighem calls Albertans angry, entitled rednecks and resource exploiters. N
  
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• Vancouver aims to turn attacking play in to consistent goals - Lethbridge News Now

  13-05-2023 00:36 via news.google.com
  
  Vancouver aims to turn attacking play in to consistent goals  Lethbridge News Now
  
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