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• Pair of Calgary dancers excited to represent Canada at international competition

  11-07-2023 23:45
  
  Sonya Oliynyk and Patrick Busoi are 14-year-olds who specialize in ballroom and Latin dancing. The two have won the right to represent Canada at the World Dance Sport Federation in the Junior 2 Latin division this October in Portugal and then head to Romania for the ballroom portion of the event a week later. Sonya's mom, Anna Orlyenko, says the two are excited about the upcoming event. "The good thing about Sonya and Patrick is they're very humble kids," said Orlyenko. "They never brag about th
  
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• Lethbridge College hosts second annual Farm Field Day - Lethbridge News Now

  11-07-2023 23:45 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge College hosts second annual Farm Field Day  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Guns and gangs': Alberta First Nation gets federal cash for gang suppression

  11-07-2023 23:09
  
  A southern Alberta First Nation is to receive funding to help deal with a sharp increase in crime and develop anti-gang programming. Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino joined Chief Roy Whitney from the Tsuut'ina Nation on Tuesday to announce more than $1 million in funding from the Building Safer Communities Fund. The sprawling reserve on the edge of Calgary has seen an explosion in construction, including shopping centres and restaurants, as well as an additional 35,000 vehicles a d
  
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• Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says

  11-07-2023 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government and the province of Alberta continue to disagree about whether a net-zero electricity grid is achievable by 2035.
  
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• Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, federal minister says

  11-07-2023 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government and the province of Alberta continue to disagree about whether a net-zero electricity grid is achievable by 2035.
  
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• Council approves four social development funding allocations - City of Lethbridge

  11-07-2023 22:37 via news.google.com
  
  Council approves four social development funding allocations  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Ottawa could help health care with better international recruiting, premiers say

  11-07-2023 21:59
  
  Improving health care is not just a matter of money and transfers from Ottawa to the provinces, provincial leaders said at the annual premiers conference Tuesday. The federal government could help by streamlining recruitment of workers from abroad, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told reporters in Winnipeg. “They are principally responsible when it comes to immigration and bringing people into the country, which is why they play a crucial role in that,” she said. “We've all been
  
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• Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

  11-07-2023 21:57
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing when it comes to some of the big issues in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous health care. At the annual premiers' conference in Winnipeg, Smith says provincial leaders are frustrated that Ottawa is interfering in issues that are provincial jurisdiction rather than focusing on its own areas. Smith says the federal government needs to better support Indigenous communities in urban areas as well as those that are dealing
  
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• Gorilla born at the Calgary Zoo now has a name

  11-07-2023 21:21
  
  Officials with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo have announced the name of the newest gorilla to join the troop. Mom Yewande gave birth to the baby in May. The baby's father is silverback Jasiri. The organization held a contest to let those who made a donation vote for the gorilla’s name. The winning result, announced on Tuesday, was Okabe (pronounced oh-KAH-beh) which means "to think." "It is derived from the Boyki language, which has a number of regional dialects and is an important
  
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• Special weather advisory issued for Lethbridge region as conditions ... - My Lethbridge Now

  11-07-2023 21:02 via news.google.com
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• Alberta’s Smith calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

  11-07-2023 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  At the premiers' conference in Winnipeg, Smith said the federal government needs to better support Indigenous communities dealing with the mental-health and addiction crisis.
  
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• Wheat streak mosaic virus seeing increased cases in Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  11-07-2023 20:49 via news.google.com
  
  Wheat streak mosaic virus seeing increased cases in Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Danielle Smith says Ottawa could help health care with improved international recruiting

  11-07-2023 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says improving health care is not just a matter of money and transfers from Ottawa to the provinces.
  
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• Twinning! Red Panda cubs born at the Calgary Zoo

  11-07-2023 20:27
  
  Staff at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo are celebrating the birth of twin red pandas. Parents Udaya and Linus welcomed their second litter of cubs on June 17. The new additions join one-year-old siblings Sundari and Ravi, bringing the total number of red pandas at the zoo to six. The zoo shared a photo of Udaya bonding with her new cubs on social media, captured via CCTV in the nursery. "The cameras allow our Animal Care, Health and Welfare team keep a close eye on them from a distance, while
  
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• Climate specifics lacking in Alberta environment minister’s mandate letter, critics say

  11-07-2023 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Critics say direction from Alberta's premier to her new environment minister lacks specifics on climate change and does more to protect industry interests than ecosystems.
  
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• Critics say Alberta environment minister's mandate letter lacks specifics on climate

  11-07-2023 20:04
  
  Critics say direction from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to her new environment minister lacks specifics on climate change and does more to protect industry interests than ecosystems. Smith's mandate letter to Rebecca Schulz gives her 13 priorities, from developing regulations to release oilsands tailings into the environment to implementing a climate plan. It also includes instructions to open up water licensing, streamline industrial reclamation and oppose federal environmental regulation. Ne
  
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• Canada's far north under heat warnings amid 'alarming' rise in record-breaking temperatures

  11-07-2023 19:44
  
  Northern communities in Canada are smashing heat records this July creating concerns about the health of people and wildlife living there not used to such warm weather. Multiple areas in Yukon and the Northwest Territories are facing higher-than-normal temperatures, breaking records that have stood for decades.Climate Barometer newsletter: Sign up to keep your finger on the climate pulseOn Tuesday, Environment Canada issued heat warning for parts of Yukon and N.W.T. with expected daytime tempera
  
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• Trans-Canada Highway blocked near Lake Louise, Alta., due to serious crash

  11-07-2023 19:15
  
  A serious crash has closed the westbound lanes of Highway 1 near Lake Louise, Alberta RCMP said Tuesday. Officials say the incident is seven kilometres east of the community, near Fairview Road. "Both lanes are blocked and traffic cannot proceed," RCMP said in a statement. "Motorists are asked to avoid the area." 511 Alberta reports a multi-vehicle crash in the area, but has no further information about the incident. This is a developing story and we will have more details when they are availabl
  
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• Serious crash on Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise, Alta.

  11-07-2023 19:15
  
  A serious crash temporarily closed the westbound lanes of Highway 1 near Lake Louise, Alberta RCMP said Tuesday. Officials said the incident was seven kilometres east of the community, near Fairview Road. "Both lanes are blocked and traffic cannot proceed," RCMP said in a statement. "Motorists are asked to avoid the area." 511 Alberta reports a multi-vehicle crash in the area, but has no further information about the incident. The crash was cleared at noon.
  
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• AUPE supports better wages for LPNs but not reclassification - Lethbridge News Now

  11-07-2023 18:58 via news.google.com
  
  AUPE supports better wages for LPNs but not reclassification  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary man dead in motorcycle crash near Okotoks, Alta.

  11-07-2023 18:23
  
  A Calgary man is dead after a crash near the town of Okotoks on Sunday afternoon, police say. Okotoks RCMP, along with emergency crews, were called to an incident involving a motorcycle on Big Rock Trail and 16 Street West at 1:15 p.m. on July 9. "Upon arrival, the male driver, a 51-year-old resident of Calgary, was located deceased," officials said in a release. The investigation is ongoing.
  
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• Calgary man dead in motorcycle crash near Okotoks

  11-07-2023 18:23
  
  A Calgary man is dead after a crash near the town of Okotoks on Sunday afternoon, police say. Okotoks RCMP, along with emergency crews, were called to an incident involving a motorcycle on Big Rock Trail and 16 Street West at 1:15 p.m. "Upon arrival, the male driver, a 51-year-old resident of Calgary, was located deceased," officials said in a release. The investigation is ongoing.
  
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• Free entry to Calgary Stampede for Community Day

  11-07-2023 15:29
  
  Hundreds of thousands of people have already taken in the fun at the Calgary Stampede this year and not even the expected rainy weather will keep the crowds from the grounds on Tuesday. Day 5 of the Calgary Stampede is Community Day, sponsored by TC Energy. That means everyone entering the park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. will get in for free.How to save money at the Calgary StampedeBut if you can't make it to the grounds, there are plenty of other Stampede-themed events going on in the city, inc
  
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• TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

  11-07-2023 14:58
  
  TransAlta Corp. says it has signed an agreement to acquire the minority stake in TransAlta Renewables Inc. that it does not already own in a deal it says will help simplify its structure and improve its strategic position. The deal would reverse its decision to spin off TransAlta Renewables in 2013. The power utility says the total consideration to be paid to TransAlta Renewables shareholders for the 40 per cent stake it does not already own is valued at $1.38 billion. Under the proposal, TransA
  
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• Food rescue organization opens in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  11-07-2023 14:25 via news.google.com
  
  Food rescue organization opens in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Zelenskyy says NATO's 'absurd' plans for Ukraine fall short as alliance leaders gather at summit

  11-07-2023 11:53
  
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday blasted as "absurd" the absence of a timetable for his country's membership in NATO, injecting harsh criticism into a gathering of the alliance's leaders that was intended to showcase solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. The broadside from Zelenskyy could renew tensions at the summit shortly after it saw a burst of goodwill after Turkiye agreed to advance Sweden's bid to join NATO. Allies hope to resolve the seesawing negotiations and l
  
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• NATO summit reaches agreement on admitting Sweden but faces division over Ukraine

  11-07-2023 11:53
  
  U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday hailed an agreement for Sweden to join NATO as more work remained to determine a path forward for Ukraine's future with the alliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized as "absurd" the absence of a timetable for his country's entry. Biden described the summit as a "historic moment" and said the United States agreed with a proposal, yet to be released publicly, to outline a path for Ukraine's eventual membership. However, Zelenskyy, who was on h
  
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• NATO summit boosted by Turkey's decision to end opposition to Sweden's bid to join alliance

  11-07-2023 11:53
  
  NATO opened its summit Tuesday with fresh momentum after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance, a step toward the unity that Western leaders have been eager to demonstrate in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a significant move toward Sweden's membership and it will alleviate tension in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital. The deal was reached after days of intensive meetings, and it's poised to expand the allianc
  
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• Lethbridge ranked one of Canada’s safest cities - Global News

  11-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge ranked one of Canada’s safest cities  Global News
  
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• Stampede expands indoor spaces and activities so people can stay cool and dry in extreme weather

  11-07-2023 04:29
  
  The extreme heat and rain aren't stopping thousands from taking part in the Calgary Stampede. Visitors did what they could to stay cool on Monday, as Calgary remained under a heat warning for the third straight day. "Drinking a lot of water. Normally, it would be beer, but it's so warm," Alan Smith said. Katie Jenkins added, "We're in this little bit of shade here, watching the band and lots of rides for the breeze." Heat warnings aren't souring business at Lemon Heaven on the grounds. "It was j
  
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• Lake Louise resort reopens following staff accommodation fire

  11-07-2023 03:33
  
  The gondola and food services reopened at Lake Louise Mountain Resort on Monday, one week after a massive fire destroyed its staff accommodation. The fire took the home of 172 seasonal staff, many of them from across Canada and around the world. Over the past week, the resort has worked to find temporary lodging for staff and help to replace missing documents as well as distribute financial aid. "People can still donate to the Bow Valley Emergency Fund, and that's through the Banff Canmore Found
  
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• Lake Louise ski resort reopens for the summer after ‘Chucktown’ fire

  11-07-2023 03:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  At around noon on July 3, Lake Louise RCMP and local fire departments responded to reports of a fire and a man standing on the roof in distress at the Charleston Residence.
  
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• Calls for financial relief for Alberta farmers amid continued extreme conditions

  11-07-2023 03:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson said he has written a letter to the federal government requesting an AgriRecovery assessment. 
  
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• A record number of Albertans are concerned about being able to manage their debt

  11-07-2023 03:01
  
  The number of Canadians facing insolvency has hit a record high, with more than a third (35 per cent) saying they cannot meet their financial obligations. Albertans are expressing the most concern, with 72 per cent saying they are now more concerned about their ability to pay their debts. That marks a 21 per cent increase over the last quarter, setting an all-time record. Those figures are included in the latest Consumer Debt Index, released by Alberta-based MNP Ltd., Canada's largest insolvency
  
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• How can we address the skilled trades labour shortage in southern Alberta?

  11-07-2023 01:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Crew sizes on construction jobs are dwindling as a new report shows Canada's skilled trades labour shortage is quickly getting worse.
  
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• What message does the Danielle Smith ‘straight pride’ photo send to Albertans?

  11-07-2023 01:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  A photo of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a Stampede-goer wearing a "straight pride" T-shirt has experts wondering where her office stands on the issue of gender rights.
  
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• Nurse staffing shortages in Alberta lead to excessive overtime, union head says

  11-07-2023 00:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some nurses made hundreds of thousands of dollars above the typical salary last year, with one making more than $500,000.
  
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• Lethbridge Transit introduces new fare collection system - Lethbridge News Now

  11-07-2023 00:17 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Transit introduces new fare collection system  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Food rescue organization launches app to reduce food waste in Lethbridge

  11-07-2023 00:05
  
  A food rescue organization is hoping to reduce the amount of food being thrown out in Lethbridge. The Leftovers Foundation rescues food from grocery stores, hotels and restaurants, directing it to service agencies in the community. "So, Leftovers rescues food that would otherwise be thrown away and we get it just in time to redirect it to some of our vulnerable neighbours," said Katarina Meyer, the foundation's co-ordinator for Lethbridge. Food donors can log onto the Rescue Food app to say what
  
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• Food rescue organization launches app to reduce food waste in ... - CTV News Calgary

  11-07-2023 00:05 via news.google.com
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• ‘Demand is massive’: Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers lays off 65 workers despite influx of immigrants, refugees

  11-07-2023 00:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Centre for Newcomers in Calgary has been forced to lay off 65 staff members because of uncertainty in federal government funding commitments.
  
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