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• AHS urges caution as air quality index to be “high” in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 23:24 via news.google.com
  
  AHS urges caution as air quality index to be “high” in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Victoria Day 2023 Service Level Changes - City of Lethbridge

  17-05-2023 23:07 via news.google.com
  
  Victoria Day 2023 Service Level Changes  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Grizzly mom, cub sighting prompts closure of popular trail near Lake Louise

  17-05-2023 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  A popular trail in Banff National Park, frequented by tourists and hikers who are looking for one of two historic teahouses in the area, is closed due to grizzly bear activity.
  
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• Lethbridge County lifts seasonal road ban - My Lethbridge Now

  17-05-2023 21:19 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge County lifts seasonal road ban  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• New study examines why birds sing first thing in the morning

  17-05-2023 21:01
  
  New research from the University of Lethbridge is offering a possible explanation as to why songbirds seem to sing so intensely first thing in the morning. The study, published in Behavioral Ecology, looked into the Adelaide’s warbler dawn chorus. It suggests the birds aren’t just singing their hearts out to welcome you to the day, but are instead warming up their voices just like humans would before a big performance. "Our study was to look at how well they sing their songs using so
  
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• Lethbridge study investigates dawn chorus of songbirds | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  17-05-2023 21:01 via news.google.com
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• Pincher Creek RCMP looking for Lethbridge man in connection to ... - My Lethbridge Now

  17-05-2023 20:33 via news.google.com
  
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• Repair work disrupts Lethbridge streets Wednesday | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  17-05-2023 20:29 via news.google.com
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• Parts of 28 Street South, Scenic Drive South, closed for repair work in Lethbridge

  17-05-2023 20:29
  
  Lethbridge motorists can expect traffic to be disrupted Wednesday due to a pair of street repair projects. Starting at noon on May 17, 28 Street South between Fifth and Sixth Avenue South will be closed so that crews can do water service repair.Effective today, May 17, at 12 p.m., 28 Street South will be closed between 5 Avenue South and 6 Avenue South so crews can complete Water Service Repair.This work is expected to be completed by end of day May 22, weather permitting. #yql pic.twitter.com/k
  
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• Upgrades coming to Park 'n' Bark dog park - My Lethbridge Now

  17-05-2023 20:19 via news.google.com
  
  Upgrades coming to Park 'n' Bark dog park  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• SkipTheDepot collecting bottles to support Alberta wildfire relief - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 20:16 via news.google.com
  
  SkipTheDepot collecting bottles to support Alberta wildfire relief  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta NDP makes committment to increase arts funding - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 20:16 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta NDP makes committment to increase arts funding  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fort McPherson, N.W.T., declares local state of emergency over flood - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 19:50 via news.google.com
  
  Fort McPherson, N.W.T., declares local state of emergency over flood  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Air quality warnings continue as wildfires continue in Western Canada

  17-05-2023 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Air quality statements continue to blanket much of British Columbia and the Prairie provinces as scores of wildfires rage across the region.
  
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• City of Lethbridge issues $120000 in grants to downtown events - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 19:31 via news.google.com
  
  City of Lethbridge issues $120000 in grants to downtown events  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Southern Alberta firms nominated for business awards - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 19:12 via news.google.com
  
  Southern Alberta firms nominated for business awards  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary city councillor to be sanctioned for road rage incident, but could face no criminal record

  17-05-2023 19:02
  
  Ward 9 Coun. Gian-Carlo Carra’s lawyer says his client has agreed to ‘alternative measures’ for his role in an alleged road rage incident last year. His lawyer says the suggestion came after a discussion with Crown prosecutors on Wednesday. Alternative measures could include an apology letter, restitution payments and potentially community service. Carra has four months to complete that agreement, and if successful would have no criminal record. Edmonton police charged Carra wi
  
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• Armed robbery at Canmore grocery store leads to charges

  17-05-2023 18:57
  
  One man has been charged in connection to an armed robbery at a Canmore grocery store. RCMP officers were called to the store just before 5 p.m. on May 14 for reports that two people were shoplifting and, after being approached by staff, one threatened them with a firearm. The suspects fled after the confrontation, but officers took two people into custody the next day. One wasn't charged, but the other, 34-year-old Jesse James Gunn, is facing 29 offences, including possession of a prohibited we
  
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• Alberta election: Promises the NDP and UCP have made during the 2023 election campaign

  17-05-2023 18:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans are scheduled to go to the polls May 29. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the two major parties in the past few months.
  
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• 2 Canadian border officers struck by motor vehicle in Coutts, Alta.

  17-05-2023 18:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Milk River resident has been charged with assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, among other offences.
  
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• 'Very concerning': Respirologist advises Western Canadians to stay indoors amid wildfire smoke, especially kids

  17-05-2023 18:55
  
  As air quality worsens in Western Canada amid the wildfire smoke from Alberta, a respirologist is urging Canadians in the region to keep their children indoors. "I hate to say it… but it's like in those - 40 C days in January where you keep the kids inside for recess. I think if you live in Western Canada right now, it would be advisable to keep the kids inside for recess and lunchtime," Ottawa Hospital respirologist Dr. Shawn Aaron told CTV News Channel on Wednesday.Climate Barometer new
  
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• Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant Recipients Announced - City of Lethbridge

  17-05-2023 18:46 via news.google.com
  
  Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant Recipients Announced  City of Lethbridge
  
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• City of Lethbridge to install agility equipment at Park 'n' Bark - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 18:42 via news.google.com
  
  City of Lethbridge to install agility equipment at Park 'n' Bark  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• School and playground zones in Lethbridge to become one by ... - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 18:32 via news.google.com
  
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• Calgary Stampede releases Coca-Cola Stage 2023 lineup

  17-05-2023 18:20
  
  Officials with the Calgary Stampede have unveiled the artists set to play at the Coca-Cola Stage this summer. The 2023 Calgary Stampede runs from July 7 to 16, and all of the performances at the Coke Stage can be seen for free with admission. "From rock to hip hop, to pop and EDM, this multi-genre lineup has something for everyone," said Kyle Russell, director of Stampede programming at the Calgary Stampede. "It’s rare that you can see a Grammy-nominated rapper one night and then take in&n
  
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• RCMP report 911 network outage across N.W.T. - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 18:15 via news.google.com
  
  RCMP report 911 network outage across N.W.T.  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• School and playground zones to be harmonized in Lethbridge - Global News

  17-05-2023 18:09 via news.google.com
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• School and playground zones to be harmonized in Lethbridge

  17-05-2023 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Starting in September, one standard time for speed reduction will come into effect, combining existing school zones into playground zones.
  
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• Milk River, Alta., man arrested after incident at Coutts border

  17-05-2023 18:04
  
  RCMP say a 50-year-old Milk River, Alta., man faces several charges in connection with an alleged assault on two Canada Border Services Agency officers. Police were called to help EMS, who were assisting with "an unknown incident" at the Coutts border crossing on May 13. It was determined that two customs officers were hit by a vehicle during the course of their regular duties. Both employees suffered minor injuries. The suspect was arrested by border agents and held in a holding cell until RCMP
  
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• Enbridge responds to Indigenous band’s challenge to Line 5 pipeline

  17-05-2023 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta-based Enbridge Inc. is pushing back hard against an Indigenous band's efforts to shut down the cross-border Line 5 pipeline.
  
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• Prince Harry, wife Meghan in 'near catastrophic car chase' with paparazzi: spokesperson

  17-05-2023 16:35
  
  Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" involving paparazzi photographers, a spokesperson for the prince said on Wednesday. It occurred after the couple had attended an awards ceremony held in New York by the Ms. Foundation for Women, where Meghan was honoured for her work. Pictures that have appeared on social media have shown Harry, Meghan and her mother, Doria Ragland, in a taxi.Royal Dispatch newsletter: Sign up for exclusive insights on
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan pursued by photographers in cars in New York, spokesperson says

  17-05-2023 16:35
  
  Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were pursued by photographers in cars after a charity event in New York, the couple's office said Wednesday. The pair, together with Meghan's mother, were followed for more than two hours by a half-dozen vehicles with blacked-out windows after leaving the event, their office said. Their office said in a statement that the chase "resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers." It called the incident "ne
  
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• The Park ‘n’ Bark is getting toys! - City of Lethbridge

  17-05-2023 16:15 via news.google.com
  
  The Park ‘n’ Bark is getting toys!  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Canadian killed in southern Mexico, 2nd tourist slain in Oaxaca in less than a week

  17-05-2023 16:02
  
  A Canadian man has been shot to death in Mexico's Pacific coast beach town of Puerto Escondido.He was the second foreign tourist killed in the southern state of Oaxaca in less than a week.State prosecutors said Tuesday that the Canadian man was found dead in a car with a bullet wound on Monday.Prosecutors did not provide any possible motive in the slaying.The dead man was identified as Victor Masson, but no information on his hometown was available.The killing comes three days after a man from A
  
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• Former Pakistani premier Imran Khan says police are surrounding ... - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 15:44 via news.google.com
  
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• Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us to open 2 new stores in Calgary

  17-05-2023 15:18
  
  Children and their families will have some new places to play this summer after Toys 'R' Us Canada opens two new stores in Calgary. The new locations are part of the expansion plan by Putman Investments, the company that acquired the majority of Canada's Bed Bath & Beyond stores, which closed last month. Officials say the new stores "will have an elevated in-store experience" and offer a new home and décor shopping experience for customers called rooms + spaces. Calgary's new stores w
  
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• Calgary man arrested on more than 50 warrants

  17-05-2023 14:55
  
  Police arrested four people, including one man who was wanted on more than 50 warrants, following a standoff at a Calgary home. Officials told CTV News police witnessed a man on a motorcycle driving at a high rate of speed in the community of Abbeydale on Monday morning. The driver fled the scene and HAWCS was dispatched to follow the suspect to a home in the 0 to 100 block of Fonda Crescent S.E. When ground units arrived, they blocked off the area. "Officers contained the residence and confirme
  
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• UCP, NDP candidates set to make announcements in Alberta election campaign

  17-05-2023 14:07
  
  The third week of the Alberta election campaign continues with the United Conservatives and New Democrats planning more announcements. UCP candidates Devin Dreeshen and Demetrios Nicolaides are scheduled to make an announcement this morning in Calgary. Shortly after, NDP candidates David Shepherd and Cam Heenan are set to make an announcement about improving the province's EMS response times and growing capacity.Follow full election coverage on Alberta Votes 2023UCP Leader Danielle Smith and Alb
  
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• 1 man in hospital after early morning Forest Lawn shooting

  17-05-2023 13:51
  
  One man was taken to Foothills Medical Centre early Wednesday morning after he was shot multiple times in southeast Calgary, police say. Police responded to the intersection of 17 Avenue and 36 Street S.E. shortly before 4:00 a.m. The status and age of the man is unknown. Police have not made any arrests and there is no description of any potential suspects at this time. CPS says there are nearby surveillance cameras at a bus stop along 17 Avenue, which should help with the investigation. Westbo
  
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• Veteran Bombers Jefferson, Jeffcoat bring smarts to the gridiron - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 13:17 via news.google.com
  
  Veteran Bombers Jefferson, Jeffcoat bring smarts to the gridiron  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta election race still close between UCP, NDP but 43% of voters say debate to play factor: poll

  17-05-2023 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Newly published polling results suggest the race to become premier remains incredibly close and that Thursday night's event could play a factor in the political contest.
  
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• 'Massive gap' between WestJet, pilots' union as strike looms and bookings fall: CEO

  17-05-2023 12:38
  
  WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says a massive gap remains between the airline's offer to pilots and the union's counter-proposal for a new contract as job action looms. Round-the-clock negotiations between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association continue to intensify as the clock ticks down toward a Friday strike deadline.Business news stories from across Canada and the worldAround 1,800 pilots at the carrier and its Swoop subsidiary are poised to walk off the job as of 3 a.m. eastern da
  
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• Highland dance competition returns to Lethbridge - Lethbrige Herald

  17-05-2023 12:12 via news.google.com
  
  Highland dance competition returns to Lethbridge  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Business focus of Lethbridge Chamber election forum - Lethbrige Herald

  17-05-2023 12:12 via news.google.com
  
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• Authoritarianism gaining ground, Trudeau tells South Korea's ... - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 10:08 via news.google.com
  
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• Lethbridge city council approves encampment strategy - Global News

  17-05-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
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• 'Business cannot be an afterthought': Lethbridge Chamber hosts ... - CTV News Calgary

  17-05-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener - Lethbridge News Now

  17-05-2023 05:57 via news.google.com
  
  Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Did WestJet pilots reject $300K+ salaries? Union says figures ‘cherry-picked’

  17-05-2023 04:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News obtained a memo sent by WestJet's vice-president of flight operations hours after the Air Line Pilots Association issued a 72-hour strike notice Monday evening.
  
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• Neither those in favour of tougher bail rules nor those against them think much of proposed reform

  17-05-2023 04:51
  
  New legislation may soon make getting bail tougher for repeat violent offenders. Canada's justice minister introduced new legislation Tuesday targeting serious offenders but both people who think we need tougher rules and those who don't say the changes aren’t likely to work. Currently, the onus is on prosecutors to prove why an accused should be denied bail. Under the proposed Bill C-48, that's flipped and the onus is on the accused to prove why they deserve it. "These proposed reforms si
  
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