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• Hundreds gather at Henderson Lake and Galt Gardens for Canada ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2023 23:52 via news.google.com
  
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• National pride waning in Alberta more than other provinces: Ipsos poll

  01-07-2023 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A poll done specifically for Global News shows that 29 per cent of Albertans are less proud to be Canadian than five years ago.
  
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• Milan Lucic returns to Bruins after four seasons with Flames

  01-07-2023 22:31
  
  Veteran forward Milan Lucic departed the Calgary Flames to return to the Boston Bruins when NHL free agency opened Saturday. The 35-year-old winger from Vancouver signed with Boston where he spent eight seasons from 2008 to 2015 and won a Stanley Cup in 2011. His new contract was a one-year deal worth US$1 million, according to CapFriendly. Lucic, six foot three and 240 pounds, scored 35 goals and had 48 assists in 283 games over four seasons with the Flames. A bottom-six forward for m
  
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• Banff’s new single-use waste reduction bylaw to take effect Saturday

  01-07-2023 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Starting Saturday, the bylaw will require businesses like coffee shops and restaurants to serve food and drinks without disposable accessories (straws, utensils, cup lids, etc.).
  
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• Tornado warning issued for Mountain View County near Olds and Didsbury

  01-07-2023 22:08
  
  A tornado warning was issued for Mountain View County near Olds and Didsbury Saturday afternoon. Environment Canada posted the warning at 1:50 p.m.. "Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado," it said. "Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.#abstorm #abwx Another picture of the tornado in progress north of Carstairs.Shelter now!!https://t.co/kdFPypFPgL pic.twitter.com/GKwZupkdqk — Instant Weather Alberta (@IWeatherAB)
  
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• Tornado strikes Mountain View County, damaging houses and causing injuries

  01-07-2023 22:08
  
  A tornado struck Mountain View County near Carstairs Saturday afternoon, damaging houses and causing injuries. Didsbury RCMP issued a release at 2:33 p.m. about a large tornado touching down at Highway 2 and 581 specifically. They said the twister ranged from one to two kilometres wide. "Houses have been damaged and injured reported," the report said, adding that people should take cover if they are in the area. No details were available about injuries.At 2:23 p.m., Environment Canada updated to
  
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• Tornado strikes Mountain View County, Alta., damaging houses and causing injuries

  01-07-2023 22:08
  
  A tornado struck Mountain View County near Carstairs Saturday afternoon, damaging houses and causing injuries. Didsbury RCMP issued a release at 2:33 p.m. about a large tornado touching down at Highway 2 and 581 specifically. They said the twister ranged from one to two kilometres wide."Houses have been damaged and injured reported," the report said, adding that people should take cover if they are in the area. No details were available about injuries. At 3:25 p.m., Highway 2A was closed at Town
  
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• Tornado strikes Mountain View County, Alta., damaging houses

  01-07-2023 22:08
  
  A Canada Day tornado struck Mountain View County near Didsbury, Alta., Saturday afternoon, damaging a number of homes. Didsbury RCMP issued a release at 2:33 p.m. about a large tornado touching down at Highway 2 and 581 specifically. They said the twister ranged from one to two kilometres wide. Shortly after 4 p.m., an RCMP update stated that a number of homes were damaged but at the moment, it doesn't appear that anyone was injured.At 3:25 p.m., Highway 2A was closed at Township Road 304. 'QUIC
  
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• 'She really is a prodigy,' says skateboard legend Tony Hawk: 10-year-old former Calgarian Reece Nelson qualifies for X-Games

  01-07-2023 21:49
  
  Ten-year-old Reece Nelson loves to skateboard. And she's good – Nelson recently qualified for the X-Games. Nelson was born in Calgary and spent seven years there before her family moved to California. Recently, Nelson competed in the Tony Hawk Vert Alert and finished first, qualifying to compete in the Women's Vert at the X-Games. It's the first time a women's vert competition has been held at the X-Games since 2010.     View this post on Instagram      &
  
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• Pincher Creek emergency department to temporarily close because of staffing shortages

  01-07-2023 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  AHS said the Pincher Creek Health Centre emergency department will be closed starting from 8 a.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Monday.
  
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• AHS warns Edmonton of Hepatatis A case detected in McDonald’s employee

  01-07-2023 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  AHS says anyone who ate from the McDonald's in Nisku at specific times from June 20-24 may be at risk of attracting the disease.
  
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• Dawgs win 11th game in a row, knocking off Swift Current 12-3

  01-07-2023 19:51
  
  The Okotoks Dawgs won their 11th game in a row Friday, defeating the Swift Current 57s 12-3. The Dawgs secured the win on the strength of 13 hits from their offense, while Dawgs pitchers struck out 11 57 batters. Cesar Valero had three RBI, Nash Crowell hit his fifth home run, and Bobby Vath pitched five strong innings, allowing a single run on four hits allowed. Vath struck out five, while the rest of the bullpen shut down the 57s, allowing only two runs on three hits. Next up for the Dawgs is
  
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• Heritage Park hosts newest Canadian citizens on Canada Day

  01-07-2023 17:57
  
  Heritage Park is throwing a Canada Day party for the very newest Canadian citizens. At 10 a.m. Saturday, a group of more than 50 new Canadians will participate in an official citizenship ceremony, completing the final step towards becoming citizens. Everyone is invited to attend the ceremony, as well as other special events taking place Saturday. Globalfest is doing a number of multicultural performances alongside the Nifty Fifties Ford Club. The CPS Pipeband will perform at Celebration Field, a
  
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• CRA fires 20 employees for improper CERB claims, about 600 under investigation

  01-07-2023 17:51
  
  The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says it has fired 20 employees who "inappropriately" received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the number likely to increase as it investigates hundreds of other cases. A spokesperson for the CRA confirmed the dismissals in a statement to CTVNews.ca Saturday morning.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for in-depth political coverage of Parliament Hill Download our app to get breaking news alerts delivered right to you"As the CR
  
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• Banff campgrounds fully booked through August as long weekend kicks off

  01-07-2023 17:14
  
  It's already a busy Canada Day long weekend in parks and recreation areas across Alberta, and it doesn't look like it will slow down much until after Labour Day. Parks Canada confirmed campgrounds in Banff are fully booked for every weekend until the end of August. It also said it's seen an increase in the number of day visitors. This year, visitors are being encouraged to use public transportation to avoid road congestion.Planning to visit Banff National Park this long weekend? Long weekends ar
  
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• 2 southern Alberta emergency rooms to close over parts of long weekend

  01-07-2023 16:36
  
  Two southern Alberta emergency departments will be closed for parts of the long weekend. Due to a lack of physician coverage, the Pincher Creek Emergency Department is shut down until Monday. Nursing staff remain on-site to offer care for inpatients. And – as happened a number of times over the past year – Milk River's emergency department is once against closed because of a doctor shortage. It is set to close from 8 a.m. Monday until 8 a.m. Tuesday.
  
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• U.K. press watchdog finds a tabloid column about hate for Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was sexist

  01-07-2023 16:24
  
  A column in The Sun tabloid that fantasized about seeing Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, being pelted with feces as she was paraded naked through the streets was sexist, Britain's press watchdog found. The column by TV personality Jeremy Clarkson in December described how he hated the Duchess of Sussex "on a cellular level." He said she used "vivid bedroom promises" to turn Harry into a "warrior of woke" and controlled him like a sock puppet. "The imagery employed by the columnist in this article w
  
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• Lethbridge College Kodiaks Hall of Fame seeking nominations for ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2023 15:50 via news.google.com
  
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• Russian attacks in Ukraine leave 3 killed, 17 wounded. Spain highlights European support for Kyiv

  01-07-2023 15:30
  
  Ukrainian officials reported more civilian casualties from Russian shelling in the country's east and south on Saturday, as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez began a visit to Kyiv as a show of continuing support from Madrid and the European Union for Ukraine's fight to dislodge invading Russian forces. In an address to Ukraine's parliament that received several standing ovations, Sanchez said, "We'll be with you as long as it takes."Complete coverage of the war in Ukraine Download our app to
  
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• 3 killed, 17 wounded in Ukraine from Russian attacks, as Spain highlights European support for Kyiv

  01-07-2023 15:30
  
  Ukrainian officials on Saturday morning reported more civilian casualties from Russian shelling in the country's east and south, as a visit by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez began in Kyiv as a show of continuing support from Madrid and the European Union for Ukraine's fight to dislodge invading Russian forces from its territory. In an address to Ukraine's parliament that received several standing ovations, Sanchez said, "We'll be with you as long as it takes."Complete coverage of the war i
  
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• No winning ticket sold for Friday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

  01-07-2023 15:06
  
  There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $40 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on July 4 will be an estimated $50 million, with two $1 million Maxmillion prizes up for grabs.
  
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• Ohtani hits the longest home run of his MLB career to reach 30 this season

  01-07-2023 15:00
  
  Shohei Ohtani hit a 493-foot home run Friday night -- the longest of his major league career -- to become the ninth player to reach 30 homers in a season by July 1. The Los Angeles Angels' two-way superstar drove a slider from Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry to right field in the sixth inning to get the Angels within 5-1. It was the longest home run in the majors this year. Ohtani became the first player since Baltimore's Chris Davis in 2013 to hit 30 homers by the end of June. Davi
  
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• Mourners bury slain teen in France as 45,000 police are deployed to quell 5th night of riots

  01-07-2023 14:29
  
  Hushed and visibly anguished, hundreds of mourners from France's Islamic community formed a solemn procession from a mosque to a hillside cemetery on Saturday to bury a 17-year-old whose killing by police has triggered days of rioting and looting across the nation. Underscoring the gravity of the crisis, President Emmanuel Macron scrapped an official trip to Germany after nights of unrest across France. Officials said they were again deploying 45,000 police to the streets nationwide in an effort
  
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• Mourners bury slain teen as Macron scraps trip, officials again deploy tens of thousands of police

  01-07-2023 14:29
  
  Hushed and visibly anguished, hundreds of mourners from France's Islamic community formed a solemn procession from a mosque to a hillside cemetery on Saturday to bury a 17-year-old whose killing by police has triggered days of rioting and looting across the nation. Underscoring the gravity of the crisis, President Emmanuel Macron scrapped an official trip to Germany after a fourth straight night of unrest across France. Officials said they were again deploying 45,000 police to the streets nation
  
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• Macron scraps trip amid rioting across France, as loved ones bury teen slain by police

  01-07-2023 14:29
  
  President Emmanuel Macron scrapped an official trip to Germany on Saturday after a fourth straight night of rioting and looting across France in defiance of a massive police deployment. Hundreds turned out for the burial of the 17-year-old whose killing by police triggered the unrest. France's Interior Ministry announced that in the latest night of violence, 1,311 people were arrested around the country, where 45,000 police officers fanned out in a so-far unsuccessful bid to restore order. In th
  
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• France arrests more than 1,300 people after fourth night of rioting over teen's killing by police

  01-07-2023 14:29
  
  Rioting raged in cities around France for a fourth night despite a huge police deployment and 1,311 arrests, with cars and buildings set ablaze and stores looted, as family and friends prepared Saturday to bury the 17-year-old whose killing by police unleashed the unrest.5 Things to Know newsletter: Sign up to start your day with the biggest storiesFrance's Interior Ministry announced the new figure for arrests around the country, where 45,000 police officers fanned out in a so-far unsuccessful
  
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• Limited credit options pushing low- to moderate-income Canadians into deeper debt, report finds

  01-07-2023 14:00
  
  Low- to moderate-income people in Canada are being steered away from banks, and alternative resources are leaving them in deeper financial struggles, a new report says. The report from the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) found that people with lower incomes often request loans from high-cost lenders because they are denied access to regular banking or financial services. Donna Borden, co-chair of ACORN’s eastern chapter, said many lower income people who get d
  
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• Celebrations, fireworks taking place in Ottawa despite air quality ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2023 12:06 via news.google.com
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Holiday dampened for Nova Scotians who buy ... - Saltwire

  01-07-2023 11:17 via news.google.com
  
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• Meet ELIZA: The 60s Chatbot That Set The Groundwork For ChatGPT - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2023 05:51 via news.google.com
  
  Meet ELIZA: The 60s Chatbot That Set The Groundwork For ChatGPT  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Teams face salary cap squeeze as NHL set to open free agency Saturday

  01-07-2023 03:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brad Treliving remembers a time when NHL general managers were basically done with free agency shortly after the window opened.
  
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• Here’s what’s going on in Calgary on Canada Day

  01-07-2023 03:16
  
  Calgary is gearing up to celebrate Canada’s 156th birthday on Saturday, with tons of free events around the city. CITY OF CALGARY The City of Calgary is hosting multiple events at Fort Calgary, St. Patrick’s Island Park as well as Olympic Plaza and the municipal building, starting at 11 a.m. It is anticipated to be the city’s largest Canada Day celebration since the pandemic. “We’ve been planning since the last one ended and we’ve been planning for an in-
  
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• 3 Brooks Bandits drafted by NHL teams

  01-07-2023 02:56
  
  Canadian Junior Hockey League MVP Aiden Fink earned one final distinction this week after completing a dream season: he was the final player chosen in the 2023 NHL draft. Fink, 18, was chosen in the 7th round, 218th overall, by Nashville Predators general manager David Poile in what was the final draft selection by Poile, who is stepping down.What an honour for Bandits forward Aiden Fink, as David Poile @PredsNHL announces his final selection of his storied career!#BrooksBandits https://t.co/oKQ
  
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• Pendrith, Moore share the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead at 13 under - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2023 02:10 via news.google.com
  
  Pendrith, Moore share the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead at 13 under  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Crowsnest Museum hosts art and craft market for Indigenous History Month - Global News

  01-07-2023 01:45 via news.google.com
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• Crowsnest Museum hosts art and craft market for Indigenous History Month

  01-07-2023 01:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  'To be able to be welcomed in a different community and show our art is amazing,' said Blaine Burgoyne, Indigenous View photographer.
  
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• City of Lethbridge adds 22 electric vehicle charging stations

  01-07-2023 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Twenty new Level 2 chargers in Lethbridge, Alta., are between the downtown Park 'n' Ride, Enmax Centre and city hall and two DC fast chargers are at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.
  
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• 3-year-old girl injured in Kneehill County ATV crash dies

  01-07-2023 01:22
  
  A three-year-old girl injured in a collision between an ATV and a pickup truck has died. She was injured along with a 10-year-old girl on June 17 on Range Road 242 south of Township Road 310 in Kneehill County. The three-year-old died on June 20. The 10-year-old has since been released from hospital. Investigation into the incident continues.
  
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• 3-year-old girl injured in Airdrie-area ATV crash dies

  01-07-2023 01:22
  
  A three-year-old girl injured in a collision between an ATV and a pickup truck has died. She was injured along with a 10-year-old girl on June 17 on Range Road 242 south of Township Road 310 in Kneehill County. The three-year-old died on June 20. The 10-year-old has since been released from hospital. Investigation into the incident continues.
  
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• Several counties in southern Alberta have declared agricultural disasters

  01-07-2023 00:42
  
  Hot weather and little rain have made it a difficult growing season for Alberta's farmers, and Vulcan, Foothills, Stettler and Paintearth counties have declared agricultural disasters as a result. For an agricultural disaster to be declared, 50 to 90 per cent of a municipality needs to be experiencing extreme crop reduction. In Vulcan County, 85 per cent of its total area has been impacted. That's 1,148,412 acres. "Due to that early really hot and dry mid-April to essentially now, crop productio
  
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• 2 counties in southern Alberta have declared agricultural disasters

  01-07-2023 00:42
  
  Hot weather and little rain have made it a difficult growing season for Alberta's farmers, and Vulcan, Foothills, Stettler and Paintearth counties have declared agricultural disasters as a result. For an agricultural disaster to be declared, 50 to 90 per cent of a municipality needs to be experiencing extreme crop reduction. In Vulcan County, 85 per cent of its total area has been impacted. That's 1,148,412 acres. "Due to that early really hot and dry mid-April to essentially now, crop productio
  
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• Environment Canada issues tornado warning for south-central Alberta

  01-07-2023 00:37
  
  Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for south-central Alberta on Friday afternoon. Around 4 p.m., Environment Canada said affected areas included Blackie, Brown-Lowery Park, Okotoks, Diamond Valley and High River. By 4:40 p.m., Environment Canada had removed Diamond Valley from that list, but the warning remained in place for the other areas. "Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado," Environment Canada said. "Damaging winds, large hail and
  
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• Environment Canada cancels tornado warning for Okotoks, High River and Foothills

  01-07-2023 00:37
  
  Environment Canada cancelled a tornado warning for several communities in south-central Alberta late Friday afternoon. Just before 5 p.m., a tornado advisory was lifted for Foothills No.31, Okotoks and High River. Around 4 p.m., Environment Canada said affected areas included Blackie, Brown-Lowery Park, Okotoks, Diamond Valley and High River. By 4:40 p.m., Environment Canada had removed Diamond Valley from that list, but the warning remained in place for the other areas. "Meteorologists are trac
  
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• N.W.T. construction company fined $100K following worker's death - Lethbridge News Now

  01-07-2023 00:36 via news.google.com
  
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• Tornado warning lifted in Alberta after storm spurs multiple emergency alerts in province

  01-07-2023 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  A tornado warning in central Alberta was lifted just before 9 p.m. on Friday night after a possible tornado spurred the latest of multiple weather-related Alberta Emergency Alerts.
  
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• Tornado warning lifted for Red Deer County, Lacombe County after turbulent weather hits Alberta

  01-07-2023 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  An emergency alert was issued for Lacombe County and Red Deer County late Friday night because of a possible tornado making its way through the area.
  
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• Possible tornado triggers Alberta Emergency Alert for Okotoks, Aldersyde

  01-07-2023 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  At 4:13 p.m., a new alert was issued when "doppler radar indicates a possible tornado just west of Okotoks.
  
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• Possible tornado sees Red Deer County, Lacombe County receive latest Alberta Emergency Alerts Friday

  01-07-2023 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  An emergency alert was issued for Lacombe County and Red Deer County late Friday night because of a possible tornado making its way through the area.
  
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• Possible tornado in central Alberta triggers Alberta Emergency Alert

  01-07-2023 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued at 3:51 p.m. on Friday with the province saying "doppler radar indicates a potential tornado 10 kilometres north of Alder Flats."
  
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• New Alberta Emergency Alert issued over possible tornado in central part of province

  01-07-2023 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  A possible tornado spurred a new Alberta Emergency Alert on Friday evening for some areas in the central parts of the province.
  
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