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• Somali Heritage Festival set to rock Lethbridge - Yahoo News Canada

  28-06-2023 23:57
  
  Somali Heritage Festival set to rock Lethbridge  Yahoo News Canada
  
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• Taber RCMP seeking suspect in historical sexual assault involving ... - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 23:34
  
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• Stamps mourn passing of PA announcer Dan Carson

  28-06-2023 23:02
  
  The Stampeders are mourning long-time public address announcer Dan Carson, who has died at the age of 60. Carson was the PA announcer at McMahon Stadium for the past 31 years. “For a couple of generations of fans attending games at McMahon Stadium as well as Stampeders players, coaches and staff, the sound of Dan’s voice was constant and reassuring and he was an important part of the game-day experience,” said Stampeders vice-president of business operations and former player J
  
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• Madonna postpones tour after spending several days in ICU

  28-06-2023 22:41
  
  Madonna’s upcoming tour will be postponed after the singer developed a "serious bacterial infection," leading to a days-long ICU stay, according to her talent manager Guy Oseary. In an Instagram post Wednesday, Oseary said the pop star developed the infection on June 24 and spent several days thereafter in the ICU. As a result, Oseary said Madonna would need to “pause all commitments,” including her "Celebration Tour." "Her health is improving, however she is still under medica
  
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• Alberta increasing student grant funding - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 22:41
  
  Alberta increasing student grant funding  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Man gets one year for robbing Coalhurst child with axe - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 22:35
  
  Man gets one year for robbing Coalhurst child with axe  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WRPS call University of Waterloo stabbing hate-motivated, charge 24-year-old international student

  28-06-2023 22:13
  
  Waterloo regional police say a 24-year-old international student has been charged in connection to a stabbing that injured three people during a gender studies class in Hagey Hall at the University of Waterloo on Wednesday. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) say Geovanny Villalba-Aleman had been studying at the university, and faces three counts of aggravated assault, four counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. MOTIVATION Police bel
  
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• 'It's a big shock': Officials speak on UW stabbing attack that injured one professor, two students

  28-06-2023 22:13
  
  Waterloo regional police said one person has been arrested and three people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing attack inside Hagey Hall at the University of Waterloo. At a news conference Wednesday night, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) superintendent Shaena Morris said police can confirm the alleged attacker is a member of the university community. Morris did not clarify to what capacity the person is involved with the school. Police confirm that the three victims, two female
  
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• Petition launched to prevent Calgary from removing 3rd Avenue cycle track

  28-06-2023 22:12
  
  A grassroots group of Calgarians has put forth an online petition in an effort to prevent the city from eliminating the Third Avenue South cycle track downtown, which is slated for removal in the fall. Officials with the city say the project, which was installed in 2021, was intended to maintain a protected east-to-west connection for cyclists downtown because of planned construction in the Eau Claire area. Project manager Dennis Hoffart says the city was open to permanent or temporary infr
  
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• City of Lethbridge extends transit hours for Canada Day celebrations

  28-06-2023 22:05
  
  The City of Lethbridge is offering free transit Saturday night to help Canada Day celebrations proceed smoothly. With limited parking around Henderson Lake Park, the city announced that residents and visitors can ride free after 7 p.m. Furthermore, the three cityLINK green routes and four orange routes will extend service until 11:45 p.m. to ensure that riders can see the fireworks before heading home. For more information on schedules, go here. Riders can use any stop along designated routes or
  
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• Lethbridge Farmers' Market partners with local food banks - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 21:42
  
  Lethbridge Farmers' Market partners with local food banks  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Video shows man walking with young family targeted by shooters in Edmonton

  28-06-2023 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Saturday evening in west Edmonton, two suspects wearing face masks jumped out of an SUV and began firing multiple gunshots at a man who was walking with his partner and kids.
  
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• Video shows man walking with young family targeted by ‘reckless’ shooters in Edmonton

  28-06-2023 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Saturday evening in west Edmonton, two suspects wearing face masks jumped out of an SUV and began firing multiple gunshots at a man who was walking with his partner and kids.
  
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• Part of Whoop-Up Drive in Lethbridge closed for repairs - iHeartRadio.ca

  28-06-2023 21:23
  
  Part of Whoop-Up Drive in Lethbridge closed for repairs  iHeartRadio.ca
  
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• The sky over Calgary is a favourite spot for balloon pilots

  28-06-2023 21:10
  
  Before the sun is even up in Calgary, pilots with Sundance Balloons are getting ready for a flight. "It's one of my favorite places in the world to fly," said pilot Mark Mitchell. "It's absolutely spectacular when you get to go over the countryside, it's also a very challenging place to fly and I enjoy that about flying balloons." Mitchell is from southern Australia and has been flying for 20 years. He pilots the largest balloon Sundance flies: it holds 8,500 cubic metres of air (300,000 cubic f
  
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• Calgary's new cancer centre to be named after Arthur Child following $50M donation

  28-06-2023 21:07
  
  Calgary's newly built cancer centre has received a $50-million donation from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation. The donation, announced at a news conference Wednesday, means the $1.4-billion building is now named the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. "This historic donation, the largest gift for cancer care and research in our province's history, hits very close to home for me," said Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, adding she had eye cancer and lost her father and a sister to cance
  
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• Dan Carson, longtime radio host in Calgary, dies

  28-06-2023 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pioneering disc jockey Dan Carson, who ruled country radio in Calgary, has died. Heartfelt tributes have poured in on social media from fans and colleagues.
  
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• Calgary airport power outage caused by smoke in electrical room: Officials

  28-06-2023 20:49
  
  It was just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday when staff at Calgary's airport heard a noise coming from one of the electrical rooms in the international terminal. When crews investigated, they found smoke inside, and determined one of the transformers that powers about a third of the terminal had failed.  The hours-long power outage lasted until the evening, prompting dozens of cancelled and delayed flights, and leaving some passengers stranded for more than 20 hours.  "In this particular scena
  
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• Part of Whoop-Up Drive in Lethbridge closed for repairs - CTV News Calgary

  28-06-2023 20:42
  Part of Whoop-Up Drive in Lethbridge closed for repairs  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Part of Whoop-Up Drive in Lethbridge closed for repairs

  28-06-2023 20:42
  
  The outside turning lane from Whoop-Up Drive onto Metis Trail West was closed by the city Wednesday morning to allow crews to complete a catch basin repair. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Friday, weather permitting.
  
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• Alberta Ale Trail brewing up excitement for craft beer lovers

  28-06-2023 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The map pinpoints each brewery and curates regional trails for beer enthusiasts to follow.
  
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• Nearly half of Moraine Lake buses tested failed inspection, pulled from road

  28-06-2023 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lake Louise RCMP say the recent inspection of privately operated buses that transport visitors to the ever-popular Moraine Lake found significant mechanical issues.
  
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• City of Lethbridge reminding residents of transit changes on Canada ... - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 19:57
  
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• Calgary won’t change how long RVs can be parked on front driveways, for now

  28-06-2023 19:40
  
  Calgarians won't see any changes to the rules for parkingRVs on residential driveways any time soon.  Under the current bylaw, recreational vehicles cannot exceed more than 36 consecutive hours parked on a front hard-surface driveway or parking stall. The time is meant to allow owners to do things like clean, load and unload their vehicles. However, as Calgary sees an increase in RV ownership, city officials have identified that that 36-hour parking time limit can be "challenging and restri
  
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• Calgary looks at changing how long RVs can be parked on front driveways

  28-06-2023 19:40
  
  A city committee is looking at potentially changing how long Calgarians are allowed to park their RV on their front driveway. Under the current bylaw, recreational vehicles cannot exceed more than 36 consecutive hours parked on a front hard-surface driveway or parking stall. The time is meant to allow owners to do things like clean, load and unload their vehicle. However, as Calgary sees an increase in RV ownership, city officials have identified that that 36-hour parking time limit can be "chal
  
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• Dairy farmers to help raise money for Food Banks Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 19:16
  
  Dairy farmers to help raise money for Food Banks Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Enchant Municipal Park - My Lethbridge Now

  28-06-2023 19:06
  
  Blue-green algae advisory issued for Enchant Municipal Park  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• “Why build a play space in Galt Gardens?” – City answers questions - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 18:55
  
  “Why build a play space in Galt Gardens?” – City answers questions  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• RCMP examination of buses to Moraine Lake finds few passing inspection

  28-06-2023 18:40
  
  RCMP have revealed the results of an inspection of buses operating in the Moraine Lake area in Banff National Park, saying more than a dozen failed the review. Lake Louise RCMP inspected more than 20 buses from June 21 to 22, with assistance from Alberta Sheriffs and Park Wardens, and say only four were given the all clear. Of those inspected, which included smaller private company buses and full-sized coach buses, nine were put out of service and eight were found to be "requiring immediate atte
  
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• Cree evacuees in Quebec wildfire crisis face particular cultural ... - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 18:02
  
  Cree evacuees in Quebec wildfire crisis face particular cultural ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CP NewsAlert: B.C. port union issues 72-hour strike notice - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 17:57
  
  CP NewsAlert: B.C. port union issues 72-hour strike notice  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta child pornography investigation unearths nearly 1 million photos and videos, 8 arrested

  28-06-2023 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Seven Calgarians and one person from Coalhurst face charges following a three-month investigation into online child exploitation that saw the seizure of dozens of computers.
  
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• Coalhurst man facing child pornography charges stemming from ... - My Lethbridge Now

  28-06-2023 17:49
  
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• Lethbridge police search for missing 16-year-old girl - My Lethbridge Now

  28-06-2023 17:45
  
  Lethbridge police search for missing 16-year-old girl  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• 1M child exploitation photos and videos seized, 8 Albertans arrested

  28-06-2023 16:47
  
  Eight people, including seven Calgarians, have been arrested in connection with one of the largest seizures of child pornography in Alberta, authorities say. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) team made the arrests over the past three months. "Operation ICE Storm 5 prioritized suspects with the largest collections and some of the most graphic content," officials said in a statement on Wednesday. "To date, nearly one million child sexual exploitation pho
  
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• Argos sporting CFL-best ground game early in 2023 regular season - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 16:46
  
  Argos sporting CFL-best ground game early in 2023 regular season  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Residents in one of Alberta's dry towns share feedback on liquor sales proposal

  28-06-2023 15:54
  
  Residents of an Alberta town that has banned alcohol sales for the past century have weighed in on a bylaw proposal to change that. Cardston residents were asked whether or not they liked the idea of allowing restaurants and certain community facilities to serve alcohol. The non-binding result saw 53 per cent of residents in favour of the idea. Tuesday evening, they shared their thoughts during a town council meeting. "Everybody deserves a right to celebrate and call whatever you want a moral vi
  
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• U.S. Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in Titan wreckage

  28-06-2023 15:46
  
  The United States Coast Guard says "presumed human remains" have been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible. Debris from the ill-fated submersible was returned to shore on Wednesday in Newfoundland aboard a Canadian-flagged ship that had helped search for the vessel in a remote area of ocean near the wreck of the Titanic. The Horizon Arctic docked at the port in St. John's carrying a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, that had searched the ocean floor about 700 kilometres south of Canad
  
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• Lethbridge police search for missing girl

  28-06-2023 15:13
  
  Police in Lethbridge, Alta., are asking for the public's help to find a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since Sunday. Zarah Big Swallow last made contact with family and friends on June 26 and was last seen in Galt Gardens, police said Tuesday. "Efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful and police are concerned for her well-being," officials said in a statement. Big Swallow is described as Indigenous, approximately 170 centimetres (5'7") tall, 91 kilograms (200 pounds) with medium lengt
  
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• 16-year-old girl missing in Lethbridge - CTV News Calgary

  28-06-2023 15:13
  
  16-year-old girl missing in Lethbridge  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge Police Service searching for missing 16-year-old girl - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 15:04
  
  Lethbridge Police Service searching for missing 16-year-old girl  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hot weather settles in for Calgary

  28-06-2023 14:40
  
  Calgary is in for some hot weather over the next several days as Environment and Climate Change Canada predicts the city will see highs reaching toward 30 C. ECCC says those temperatures, coupled with 14 C lows at night, means the city is under a heat warning. "Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion," the agency wrote on its website on Wednesday. Under these conditions, residen
  
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• Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

  28-06-2023 14:22
  
  Experts say Alberta's model for combating drug poisoning in the province is not working as opioid-related deaths reached an all-time high this April.  The latest provincial data, released Monday, shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the deadliest month on record for Alberta — a 45-per-cent increase compared to April 2022. "These numbers suggest that we might be on track for the worst year yet," said Elaine Hyshka, Canada Research Chair in health systems innovation, who
  
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• Canada urged to back U.S. in $15B lawsuit over Keystone XL’s demise

  28-06-2023 13:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The lawsuit is based on the investor-state dispute rules in the now-expired NAFTA, as well as that deal's successor, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  
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• Program for institutions at risk from hate crimes expanded to shelters - Lethbridge News Now

  28-06-2023 13:52
  
  Program for institutions at risk from hate crimes expanded to shelters  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ottawa urged to back U.S., not TC Energy, in $15B lawsuit over demise of Keystone XL

  28-06-2023 12:53
  
  A progressive public policy think tank is urging the federal government to side against oil and gas transmission giant TC Energy in its ongoing dispute with the United States over the ill-fated Keystone XL project. The Calgary-based company is seeking to recoup US$15 billion in lost revenue from the on-again, off-again cross-border pipeline expansion, which President Joe Biden killed off for good in 2021 on his first day as commander-in-chief.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for in-depth political cove
  
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• Ukraine accuses local man of directing Russian missile strike that killed 3 children

  28-06-2023 12:51
  
  Ukrainian authorities arrested Wednesday a man they accused of helping Russia direct a missile strike that killed at least 10 people, including three children, at a popular pizza restaurant in a city in east Ukraine. The Tuesday evening attack on Kramatorsk wounded another 61 people, Ukraine's National Police said, in the latest bombardment of a Ukrainian city -- a tactic Russia has used heavily in the 16-month-old war. Two sisters, both age 14, died as result of the attack, the educational depa
  
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• Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

  28-06-2023 12:34
  
  Canadians' hearts may be brimming with pride as Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren't full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test. In a survey of 1,512 Canadian adults, Leger found that only 23 per cent would pass the citizenship test, based on their answers to 10 randomly selected questions. People who wish to become Canadian need to answer 20 questions about citizens' rights and responsibilities, as well as Canada's history, geography, economy, governmen
  
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• Canadian wildfires send smoke south, triggering air quality warnings

  28-06-2023 12:13
  
  Canadian wildfires are continuing to send heavy clouds of smoke south, from Northern Ontario and Quebec, through both provinces and into the United States. Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for large areas of Ontario and Quebec warning of high levels of air pollution due to the smoke.Climate Barometer newsletter: Sign up to keep your finger on the climate pulseThe agency says wildfire smoke plumes moved into the impacted areas including the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilt
  
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• Lethbridge extends transit hours on Canada Day - CTV News Calgary

  28-06-2023 09:00
  Lethbridge extends transit hours on Canada Day  CTV News Calgary
  
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