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• Alberta wildfires: Provincial state of emergency to end Saturday evening

  03-06-2023 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The provincial state of emergency was declared on May 6 after tens of thousands of people were forced from their homes over intense and spreading wildfires.
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Provincial state of emergency ends

  03-06-2023 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The provincial state of emergency was declared on May 6 after tens of thousands of people were forced from their homes over intense and spreading wildfires.
  
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• Nanton RCMP investigating 2 break and enters at golf course

  03-06-2023 23:55
  
  Nanton RCMP are investigating a pair of break-and-enters that took place at the maintenance shop of the Nanton Golf Course. Sometime overnight on May 22, unknown suspects broke into the shop and stole three turf reels. On May 29, someone broke in and stole two more turf reels. Police say the total loss is approximately $50,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nanton RCMP at 403-646-5722. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by down
  
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• 'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against ... - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 22:25 via news.google.com
  
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• Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 22:10 via news.google.com
  
  Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Ukrainian Festival welcomes in thousands

  03-06-2023 21:49
  
  Thousands of people are spending the weekend soaking up Ukrainian culture and welcoming new Canadians to the city.  The Calgary Ukrainian Festival is running on Saturday and Sunday at the Acadia Recreation Complex in the southeast.  The goal of the event is to provide Calgarians -- some new and others not so new -- with colourful memories of traditional Ukrainian activities.  "The festival is the culmination of the Ukrainian community in Calgary coming together to share the amazin
  
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• Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros

  03-06-2023 21:19
  
  Bianca Andreescu's career-best run at Roland Garros is over. Canada's Andreescu was eliminated from the French Open after losing to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday. In a match that took just 62 minutes, Andreescu won only 16 of 45 points while serving, including 38 per cent of her first serve points compared to 63 per cent for Tsurenko, who dominated the match from start to finish. Andreescu also committed 22 unforced errors and three double fa
  
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• Inglewood Indigenous gallery raising funds for northern Alberta fire victims

  03-06-2023 21:09
  
  A family-owned Indigenous art gallery is celebrating its 14th birthday and raising funds for northern Alberta fire victims Saturday. Moonstone Creation Gallery, owned by northern Albertan Yvonne Jobin, is marking its 14th anniversary in its Inglewood location on Ninth Avenue S.E. It specializes in Indigenous-made art and hand-made items. Saturday's celebration will include a tipi raising, bannock and refreshments and 14 per cent off items under $100, with a portion of sales going to fire victims
  
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• Stamps release 22 players following Lions loss in pre-season finale

  03-06-2023 20:19
  
  The Stampeders wrapped up the CFL pre-season with a second-half comeback that fell just short Thursday night in Vancouver, then set their roster Saturday, releasing 22 players. After falling behind 22-3 in the first half, the Stamps stormed back to tie it, only to lose it on the final play when kicker Kieran Burnham split the uprights from 31 yards out to give the Lions the win. Vernon Adams started for the Lions and did a lot of damage, tossing three first-half touchdown passes to Lucky Whitehe
  
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• Stamps lose pre-season finale to Lions as roster cuts loom

  03-06-2023 20:19
  
  The Stampeders wrapped up the CFL pre-season with a second-half comeback that fell just short Thursday night in Vancouver. After falling behind 22-3 in the first half, the Stamps stormed back to tie it, only to lose it on the final play when kicker Kieran Burnham split the uprights from 31 yards out to give the Lions the win. Vernon Adams started for the Lions and did a lot of damage, tossing three first-half touchdown passes to Lucky Whitehead, Dominique Rhymes and Justin McInnis. Adams was per
  
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• Police seek public assistance locating missing teen

  03-06-2023 19:03
  
  Calgary police need help from the public to help find a missing 19-year-old. Ryder Brooks was last seen leaving a home in Lynwood on Monday. Police said the teen has a medical condition and his family is concerned for his safety. Ryder was last seen wearing grey pants, a black shirt with a yellow Rockstar label, and blue and red high top Air Jordan runners. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-22
  
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• Four kids found unresponsive after northern Quebec fishing mishap ... - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 18:36 via news.google.com
  
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• Dawgs shut out by Sylvan Lake Gulls

  03-06-2023 16:48
  
  Okotoks got stellar pitching Friday night, but unfortunately, Sylvan Lake got even better pitching as the Gulls shut out the Dawgs 1-0. Dawgs pitching struck out 11 Gulls. Garrett Maloney gave up one run in three innings for the Dawgs, striking out four, before the bullpen took over. Collectively, they gave up only three hits and struck out seven. Ty Boudreau was the story for Sylvan Lake, pitching a complete game and surrendering a pair of hits, a third-inning triple to Elijah Hammill and a fif
  
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• Oath Keepers convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot get prison in latest extremist sentencings

  03-06-2023 16:19
  
  Two Florida men who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group were sentenced Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges -- the latest in a historic string of sentences in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. David Moerschel, 45, a neurophysiologist from Punta Gorda, and Joseph Hackett, a 52-year-old chiropractor from Sarasota, were convicted in January alongside other members of the anti-government extremist group for their roles in what
  
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• Inuit, environmental groups praise cruises for agreeing to avoid ... - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 16:07 via news.google.com
  
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• Antipsychotic drugs use increased in Canadian long-term care homes, pointing to possible quality-of-care issues: study

  03-06-2023 14:00
  
  A new study has revealed an increase in antipsychotic drugs use in long-term care homes across Canada despite no significant increase in behavioural symptoms of residents – something that may expose a potential area of concern for quality of care, researchers say. The study, published in Health Services Insights, examined data from yearly Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) reports to assess how COVID-19 impacted resident admission and discharge rates, resident health attribut
  
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• Israeli military says gunman kills 2 soldiers along Egyptian border - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 13:04 via news.google.com
  
  Israeli military says gunman kills 2 soldiers along Egyptian border  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge ranked among best small cities for getting rich - Lethbrige Herald

  03-06-2023 12:11 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge ranked among best small cities for getting rich  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Fires raise temperature of climate crisis - Saltwire

  03-06-2023 11:25 via news.google.com
  
  GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Fires raise temperature of climate crisis  Saltwire
  
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• Rain could bring relief to firefighters battling Halifax-area wildfires - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 10:05 via news.google.com
  
  Rain could bring relief to firefighters battling Halifax-area wildfires  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada to 'significantly' enhance military presence in Indo-Pacific ... - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 07:34 via news.google.com
  
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• 'The biggest cheerleaders': Dedicated group help keep Ryan Shtuka's story alive five years later

  03-06-2023 05:00
  
  Brought together by kindness and heartbreak, a group of women is helping an Alberta mother make sure her missing son is never forgotten. It's been more than four years since Ryan Shtuka went missing, but Heather Shtuka and a community of supporters are keeping his story alive all over the world. "You always want to have your children or your loved ones to create this legacy of themselves," Heather said. "And Ryan's not able to do that, so in his absence, my husband and I feel honour-bound to sor
  
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• Moraine Lake mandatory shuttle access starts up

  03-06-2023 04:51
  
  It's the start of a new season at Moraine Lake and for the first time, you will have to take a shuttle bus to access the famous landmark -- no matter how early you're willing to show up. This will be the first weekend of mandatory shuttle access and while it's going smoothly so far, organizers admit the system hasn't been tested yet. "Moraine Lake was sold out for the bulk of the day," said Colin Debaie with Parks Canada. "We felt it was a really good test of the capacity of the system." The ann
  
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• Edmonton man found dead in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

  03-06-2023 04:30
  
  RCMP are investigating the death of an Edmonton man on a hiking trail near Canmore. On Sunday, Mounties were called to Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park by Kananaskis Mountain Rescue. A medical emergency had been reported at the base of a cliff on East End of Rundle, a popular trail in the area. With the help of Alpine Helicopters, officials found the body of a 27-year-old man. RCMP say no foul play is suspected.  
  
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• A community art project with heart hits Innisfail, Alta.

  03-06-2023 03:44
  
  Handmade hearts will line the chain link fences between the Autumn Grove Seniors Lodge and the hospital in Innisfail, Alta., on Saturday. It's called the Crochet Heart Bomb Project. Local entrepreneur and artist Karen Scarlett started working on the initiative this past January, in partnership with the Innisfail Welcoming and Inclusive Community Committee as well as the Innisfail Art Club. "Wouldn’t it be nice if a few people joined in on sharing some love and joy with the seniors at the A
  
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• At Calgary conference, AI is top tech talk

  03-06-2023 02:54
  
  At a Calgary conference focusing on technology and innovation Friday, artificial intelligence was the main headliner. The tech has been around for decades, but has been rapidly advancing in recent year and is now used in almost every industry. "With the evolution of technology, and the increase of artificial intelligence with new products like ChatGPT, we need to discuss and plan for the future of how those technological advances affecting us from industry, to post-secondary to individuals who a
  
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• Suh, Matsuyama ride hot putts on steamy day at the Memorial - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 02:38 via news.google.com
  
  Suh, Matsuyama ride hot putts on steamy day at the Memorial  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 2 charged following online buy-and-sale robberies

  03-06-2023 02:38
  
  A Calgary man and a youth face charges in relation to a series of online robberies and thefts. Between April 23 and Monday, 12 robberies and thefts took place after sellers posted iPhones for sale online. Police believe multiple suspects posed as the same potential buyer, using the same Facebook profile with the name "Chris Luma." After a number of reports that included a similar description of a getaway vehicle, police were able to identify two suspects they believed were involved with the robb
  
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• Alberta ranchers and farmers set record realized net income in 2022 - Global News

  03-06-2023 02:29 via news.google.com
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• Alberta ranchers and farmers set record realized net income in 2022

  03-06-2023 02:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  As this year's crops start to spout, a recent report from ATB is highlighting an all-time-high performance for Alberta’s Ag and food industry from 2022.
  
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• Win Tickets to the Lethbridge Bulls - GlobalNews Contests ... - Global News Lethbridge

  03-06-2023 02:14 via news.google.com
  
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• Surge team up with Calgary poet laureate Wakefield Brewster to create First Dance

  03-06-2023 01:55
  
  The Calgary Surge unveiled a unique collaboration this week between the undefeated CEBL team and Calgary's own poet laureate, Wakefield Brewster. It's called "First Dance", and it's a visual and lyrical exploration of the unique role the Surge play in the city's sports community. The Surge are drawing fans from every corner of the city, and every age group, which Brewster captures in his lyrics. Curating camraderie, creating community, there's a new circuit in the city, lighting up the four quad
  
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• ‘Can’t believe it!’: Lethbridge student beats out thousands to win $70K scholarship - Global News

  03-06-2023 01:54 via news.google.com
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• ‘Can’t believe it!’: Lethbridge student beats out thousands to win $70K scholarship

  03-06-2023 01:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Grade 12 student from Chinook High School in Lethbridge, Alta., was selected as one of only 20 students across Canada to be awarded a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership.
  
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• ‘Noah’s Law’ to be introduced in House of Commons, Senate

  03-06-2023 01:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta family's fight for justice is heading to Ottawa. It comes nearly two years after a young mom and her toddler were murdered by their neighbour in Hinton.
  
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• Two-time defending champion Rory McIlroy highlights Canadian ... - Lethbridge News Now

  03-06-2023 01:23 via news.google.com
  
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• Employees often ‘collateral damage’ when activist investors come calling

  03-06-2023 01:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Experts say the 1,500 job losses at Suncor that were made public Thursday are an example of the type of "collateral damage" that can occur when an activist investor comes calling.
  
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• Protest expected at Taber drag story time event - Global News

  03-06-2023 00:44 via news.google.com
  
  Protest expected at Taber drag story time event  Global News
  
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• Protest expected at Taber drag story time event

  03-06-2023 00:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  "Unfortunately, we've received some backlash with a whole bunch of misinformation."
  
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• Young farmers, ranchers kick off 100th annual Lethbridge and District 4-H Show and Sale

  03-06-2023 00:38
  
  Months of planning and preparation have paid off for 4-H members across the Lethbridge region as the 100th annual Lethbridge and District 4-H Show and Sale kicked off. Forty-three sheep and 22 steers will be showcased before being put on the auction block. "It's a really cool experience. Like, I know a lot of our leaders we have, they're returning. They were a part of this as well when they were younger, so it's really cool to see how it's progressed throughout the years," said Danika Hodge, org
  
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• Young farmers, ranchers kick off 100th annual Lethbridge and ... - CTV News Calgary

  03-06-2023 00:38 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge student beats out thousands to win $70,000 scholarship - Global News

  03-06-2023 00:31 via news.google.com
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• Lucky duckies saved after falling down Calgary storm drain

  03-06-2023 00:21
  
  Eight fuzzy ducklings were rescued from a precarious situation on Friday, thanks to Calgary police and workers from the City of Calgary. The ducklings had fallen through a private catch basin in the parking lot of the AutoClean Car Wash in Midnapore, and sat quacking at the bottom as their mother stood on the asphalt above, unable to help. Andrea Stewart works in the nearby Midnapore Business Centre, which backs onto the parking lot, and says she and her colleagues rushed into action. "One of ou
  
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