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• Lethbridge Police charge driver with equipment violations on Whoop ... - Prairie Post

  29-06-2023 23:35 via news.google.com
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• Warrior Relay Races set to wow Lethbridge on Canada Day weekend - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2023 23:19 via news.google.com
  
  Warrior Relay Races set to wow Lethbridge on Canada Day weekend  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Marda Loop businesses call on city for support amid ongoing construction and accessibility concerns

  29-06-2023 23:06
  
  Calgarians driving into the southwest community of Marda Loop will be met with bumper-to-bumper traffic and delays for the next several months, much to the frustration of nearby local businesses. Upgrades on the main streets including 33rd and 34thAvenue S.W. are now underway which include the creation of a multi-use pathway, new sidewalks, and improved pedestrian crossings. The project won’t be completed until November and with parking in the area already at a premium, some business
  
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• NHL draft sees two Lethbridge natives, one Hurricane selected - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2023 22:51 via news.google.com
  
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• Flames add five new players on second day of 2023 NHL draft

  29-06-2023 22:46
  
  The Calgary Flames added a pair of forwards, a pair of defencemen and a goalie Thursday at the 2023 NHL draft in Nashville, Tenn. That all came on the heels of choosing Slovakian forward Samuel Honzek of the Vancouver Giants in the WHL with the 16th pick of the draft Wednesday. For their five Thursday picks, the Flames chose another Vancouver Giant, Jaden Lipinski, in addition to dipping into the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the BC Hockey League, the Moscow Hockey League and the Swedish Ju
  
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• Wilder Institute welcomes new Vancouver Island marmot pups

  29-06-2023 22:33
  
  An endangered species has welcomed more than a dozen to its numbers. There are 14 new Vancouver Island marmot pups at the Wilder Institute. The marmots were moved to the new facility for this year’s breeding season, meaning there could be even more pups. “Their outdoor habitat (allows) them to perform natural behaviours such as digging burrows underground,” said the zoo in a statement. “The marmots may choose to give birth underground instead of the nest boxes…surp
  
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• Calgary firefighters’ ‘Hot Stuff’ calendar officially retiring

  29-06-2023 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's the end of an era for a decades old charitable initiative. This is the last year for the Calgary firefighters' 'Hot Stuff' calendar. Here's why the legacy project is retiring.
  
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• Veterans Food Bank Association holds secret furniture sale

  29-06-2023 21:25
  
  The Calgary Veterans Food Bank Association is holding a secret furniture sale over the next couple of days. "We have an over abundance of furniture in our sorting bay," the group said in a release issued Friday. As a result, a number of items are available for either a donation or the marked price. To see what's available, drop by Bay 12 at the Veterans Association Thrift Store between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday or Friday. It's located at 640 28 Street N.E. #1. Proceeds from the secret furniture
  
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• City of Lethbridge activates Extreme Temperature Protocol in ... - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2023 20:40 via news.google.com
  
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• CBSA officers seize firearms at Carway border crossing - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2023 20:39 via news.google.com
  
  CBSA officers seize firearms at Carway border crossing  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Shannon Phillips named Alberta finance critic - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2023 20:24 via news.google.com
  
  Shannon Phillips named Alberta finance critic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Dozens of illegal firearms and magazines seized from U.S. citizen entering Alberta

  29-06-2023 20:24
  
  The Canada Border Services Agency says six firearms, along with dozens of prohibited magazines, have been seized from a U.S. man who was looking to cross into Canada earlier this month. On June 5, officers in Carway, Alta., discovered two undeclared firearms when an American truck driver was making his way across the border from the U.S. to Canada. “Upon completion of the search, officers discovered and seized an additional 38 prohibited rifle magazines, 15 prohibited handgun magazines and
  
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• Petro-Canada payments systems largely restored in wake of cyberattack: Suncor

  29-06-2023 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Suncor Energy Inc. says it is making progress in resolving the customer disruptions that have occurred this week in the wake of a cyberattack against the oil and gas company.
  
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• AHS issues multiple blue-green algae advisories over recent days

  29-06-2023 19:54
  
  Alberta Health Services issued nine blue-green algae advisories over the past 10 days. Advisories were issued for the following bodies of water:Baptiste Lake (issued June 19) Skeleton Lake (issued June 20) Steele Lake (issued June 20) Lessard Lake (issued June 22) Twin Valley Reservoir (issued June 23) Gregoire Lake (issued June 25) Lower Therien Lake (issued June 27) Enchant Municipal Park (issued June 27) Isle Lake (issued June 28)Advisories for Pine Lake and Moose Lake were also issued earlie
  
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• Motorcyclist in life-threatening condition after crash on Tsuut'ina Trail

  29-06-2023 19:42
  
  A man is in critical, life-threatening condition after a motorcycle crash that took place Thursday morning. EMS confirmed that around 10:40 a.m., a motorcycle crashed on Tsuut'ina Trail at the Glenmore interchange. The man was transported by EMS to Foothills Medical Centre. Northbound Tsuut'ina Trail at 90th Avenue has been closed due to a serious motor vehicle collision. Investigators are trying to determine the cause. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes
  
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• Calgary's Canada Day celebration will have fireworks, music and an Indigenous showcase

  29-06-2023 19:33
  
  The City of Calgary says this weekend's Canada Day celebrations will include a fireworks show as well as a spotlight on Indigenous culture. Officials say the festivities are free to the public and are all family friendly. "Events will take place at Fort Calgary, St. Patrick’s Island, Olympic Plaza, Municipal Building Atrium and several other downtown locations," the city said in a statement. The evening show at Fort Calgary, which will include what the city has described as "an enhanced py
  
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• Oil Prices drop, Alberta remains optimistic due to surplus from 2022-23 budget year

  29-06-2023 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government says it ended the 2022-23 budget year with a petro-powered $11.6 billion surplus, up from its third-quarter estimate of $10.4 billion.
  
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• Alberta reports $11.6B surplus as 2022-2023 budget year ends

  29-06-2023 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government says it ended the 2022-23 budget year with a petro-powered $11.6 billion surplus, up from its third-quarter estimate of $10.4 billion.
  
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• 88 suspected unmarked graves found at residential school in northern Alberta

  29-06-2023 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sucker Creek First Nation Chief Roderick Willier remembers never feeling safe during the decade he spent at a residential school in northern Alberta.
  
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• 88 possible unmarked graves found at a residential school in Northern Alberta

  29-06-2023 18:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sucker Creek First Nation Chief Roderick Willier remembers never feeling safe during the decade he spent at a residential school in northern Alberta.
  
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• Hot tips to beat the heat this summer - City of Lethbridge

  29-06-2023 17:42 via news.google.com
  
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• Alberta to release fiscal update on Thursday

  29-06-2023 17:19
  
  Alberta's finance minister will be sharing details of the province's books on Thursday. Nate Horner will be making the update from Calgary's McDougall Centre and, while details aren't fully clear so far, it's expected Alberta will see a $10.4-billion-dollar surplus. Much of that is believed to have come from high energy royalties but was also helped along with the massive influx of migrants and a tight job market. Those all led to an increase in spending on health care and education. Alberta's e
  
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• Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

  29-06-2023 17:19
  
  Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says the government may have to lower how much it expects to take in from oil this year, but the overall budget outlook remains optimistic. Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative government introduced a spend-heavy budget in February that also promised a $2.4-billion surplus based on West Texas Intermediate - the North American benchmark price for oil - averaging US$79 a barrel. The West Texas price is well under that prediction, currently trading at ju
  
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• Alberta ends 2022-23 with petro-powered $11.6B surplus

  29-06-2023 17:19
  
  The Alberta government says it ended the 2022-23 budget year with a petro-powered $11.6 billion surplus, up from its third-quarter estimate of $10.4 billion. Finance Minister Nate Horner says it's a positive report. The province says its strong financial situation allowed it to pay down $13.3 billion in debt. It also saw the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund grow by $2.5 billion to $21.2 billion. Revenues came in at $76.1 billion, which is $13.5 billion more than expected, due to non-renewable
  
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• Council Highlights June 27, 2023 - City of Lethbridge

  29-06-2023 17:17 via news.google.com
  
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• Missing girl found, Lethbridge police say | CTV News - CTV News Calgary

  29-06-2023 16:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Police say driver charged in Whoop-Up Drive crash

  29-06-2023 14:56
  
  A section of Lethbridge's Whoop-Up Drive had to be closed for repairs after a crash on the major route on Wednesday and police say a truck driver has been charged. The City of Lethbridge says the crash occurred in the westbound lanes and "caused significant damage to the asphalt." "Whoop-Up Drive remains closed at Fifth Street South but crews have now opened a single lane westbound accessible from the Scenic Drive off ramp," the city said in a statement. Drivers are being detoured from Sixth Ave
  
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• Crash on Whoop-Up Drive causes 'significant damage' to the road

  29-06-2023 14:56
  
  A section of Lethbridge's Whoop-Up Drive is closed for repairs after a crash on the major route on Wednesday. The City of Lethbridge says the crash occurred in the westbound lanes and "caused significant damage to the asphalt." "Whoop-Up Drive remains closed at Fifth Street South but crews have now opened a single lane westbound accessible from the Scenic Drive off ramp," the city said in a statement. Drivers are being detoured from Sixth Avenue South to Fifth Avenue South, via Fifth Street Sout
  
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• Canadian wildfires trigger more special air quality statements in much of Central Canada

  29-06-2023 12:41
  
  Canadian wildfires are triggering dangerous plumes of smoke and air pollution in parts of the country, forcing many people to avoid the outdoors. Special air quality statements from Environment Canada are affecting large regions of Central Canada, much of it stemming from forest fires over northeastern Ontario and Quebec.Climate Barometer newsletter: Sign up to keep your finger on the climate pulseThe agency says "high risk" conditions were not expected to improve in some areas until Thursday wh
  
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• Two fined following Whoop-Up Drive & Hwy 3 collisions - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Heat wave forecast for Canada Day weekend in Lethbridge - CTV News Calgary

  29-06-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Chadwick Selected by Toronto in NHL Entry Draft - Lethbridge ... - Canadian Hockey League

  29-06-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• RCMP investigate reported firearm incident in Okotoks, Alta.

  29-06-2023 05:32
  
  If your child had what appeared to be a firearm pointed at them at the skate park in Okotoks, Alta., on Monday, the Mounties are hoping you'll get in touch. The Okotoks RCMP are looking for victims and other witnesses to an incident that occurred around midday. Reports were received that a boy waved around what was believed to be a pistol, pointing it at younger kids. Police say the youth has been identified and it was a plastic gun. Contact the Okotoks RCMP directly at 403-995-6400 or Crime Sto
  
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• RCMP search for armed suspect on O'Chiese First Nation in central Alberta

  29-06-2023 05:31
  
  A central Alberta First Nation was told to shelter in place Wednesday evening as police searched for an armed suspect. Rocky Mountain House RCMP told people on the O'Chiese First Nation to stay indoors. They've been looking for 21-year-old Elijah Strawberry. Police allege he entered a home earlier in the day and discharged a firearm. No one was hurt. He was last seen on an ATV and had three long guns, according to the Mounties. Police do not have a photo of him available. Call 911 immediately if
  
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• ‘Hate is on the rise’: Calgary police

  29-06-2023 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Police Service's hate crimes unit said the combined number of hate-motivated incidents and crimes in the city have more than doubled from 2019 to 2022.
  
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• Flames grab forward Samuel Honzek with first-round selection

  29-06-2023 03:25
  
  The Calgary Flames selected Samuel Honzek with their first-round pick Wednesday night at the NHL draft. Honzek, a native of Trencin, Slovakia, scored 23 goals and had 33 assists for 56 points in 43 games with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL last season. Honzek brings size and power to the Flames – he's 193 centimetres (6'4") tall and weighs 84 kilograms (186 pounds).Sam’s got a message for you! pic.twitter.com/X6TmR1LSrz — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) June 29, 2023"The size, ski
  
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• Alberta couple calls out Bell after huge vacation cellphone bill

  29-06-2023 02:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary couple is calling out telecom giant Bell after getting what they call "excessive, unexplained" long distance charges following a holiday.
  
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• As oil prices dip, critics warn Alberta could lose its surplus    

  29-06-2023 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  In its latest budget, the government projected the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to average US $79 per barrel.
  
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• As oil prices dip, critics warn Alberta could lose its budget surplus

  29-06-2023 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  In its latest budget, the government projected the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to average US $79 per barrel.
  
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• ‘Pure act of hatred’: anti-LGBTQ+ comments, threats stir Leduc city council

  29-06-2023 01:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of anti-LGBTQ+ protestors spoke during the public commentary section of city council in Leduc, Alta. Monday evening, causing a stir.
  
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• Jenny’s Corner memorial park honours teen killed in Leduc high school stabbing

  29-06-2023 01:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  A father does all he can to keep the memory of his daughter and her talents alive after she was slain two years ago.
  
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• 'It looks pretty good, eh?': Claresholm, Alta., erupts with pride ahead of Canada Day

  29-06-2023 01:22
  
  The normally quiet, calm community of Claresholm, Alta., is bursting with red and white pride these days. Three weeks ago, the town started a Canada Day decorations contest for downtown businesses ahead of celebrations. Not only have business owners jumped on board, they're pulling out all the stops. "It just blew up and everyone joined in and before we knew it, everybody, including the gas stations, homes, cars and businesses, (all of them) were partaking," said Megan McClung, engagement co-ord
  
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• Fort Whoop-Up Blackfoot exhibit charting Indigenous history

  29-06-2023 01:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  “My best part of my life is just to tell my grandfathers stories here so everybody can see and enjoy them and see the kind of life we had,” expressed Yellow Horn.
  
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• Southern Alberta school divisions reflect on academic year - Global News

  29-06-2023 01:06 via news.google.com
  
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• Southern Alberta school divisions reflect on academic year

  29-06-2023 01:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Students and staff returned to in-person learning -- and remained in classrooms -- for the entire school year after previous interruptions from COVID-19.
  
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• Lethbridge MP Thomas Not Impressed With PM Trudeau - Bridge City News

  29-06-2023 00:58 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge MP Thomas Not Impressed With PM Trudeau  Bridge City News
  
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• Climate protests call for push to renewables as Canada deals with more heat, smoke

  29-06-2023 00:53
  
  About 50 Calgarians gathered in the northeast on Wednesday for a climate protest.  It was one of 32 events held across the country to mark a national day of action on the climate crisis.  Ronnie Leah helped organize the Calgary protest in Prairie Winds Park.  "We want our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren to have a planet where they can live and play and work free from fire, smoke, and floods," she told CTV News.  The event took place across from George Chah
  
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• Dairy farmers raising money for Alberta food banks

  29-06-2023 00:21
  
  Food banks across Alberta have been under increasing stress over the past few years. Between 2019 and 2022 there was a 73 per cent increase in food bank use across the province. Now the Alberta’s dairy farmers are stepping up to help out, by launching a fundraising campaign of their own. “We realize that food security and food insecurity is an issue in Alberta and everywhere right now with inflation and costs going up. So we felt this was a real opportune time to show our support to
  
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• Alberta RCMP seek suspect after woman reports being sexually assaulted as a child in 1990

  29-06-2023 00:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RCMP have released a composite sketch of a suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in southern Alberta more than 30 years ago.
  
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• Who is Ian? RCMP renew plea for help solving sexual assault of child in summer 1990

  29-06-2023 00:05
  
  Mounties haven't given up on solving a sexual assault near Taber, Alta., in 1990 that left a young girl with life-altering injuries. On Wednesday, the RCMP issued a new plea to the public for any and all tips, and released a new composite sketch of their suspect. Investigators say the victim was six years old when she was taken from her Taber-area home by force in the summer of 1990. That individual was known to her, police say, and took her to a vehicle driven by another person. The second indi
  
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