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• Calgary selected as 2027 North American Indigenous Games host city

  21-07-2023 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 5,000 elite youth athletes representing 756 First Nations will be headed to Alberta as Calgary has been chosen to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games.
  
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• 'These kids are consummate athletes': 2023 Alberta Summer Games underway in Okotoks

  21-07-2023 23:16
  
  More than 5,000 people headed to Seaman Stadium in Okotoks on Thursday night to watch the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Alberta Summer Games. The following day, athletic fields, ball diamonds and other local sports facilities were packed with young athletes. "There are 14 different sports and the age groups are 11 to 17," said games manager Marcia Borovich-Law. "It's fantastic! These kids are consummate athletes, they've applied themselves, worked very hard to get here. It's great!" On the socc
  
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• Fire Restriction in effect for Lethbridge County - Lethbridge News Now

  21-07-2023 22:48 via news.google.com
  
  Fire Restriction in effect for Lethbridge County  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• B.C. woman sues Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise after alleged trip-and-fall in parking garage

  21-07-2023 22:42
  
  A British Columbia resident is suing the company that owns the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for $600,000 after allegedly tripping and falling in the hotel parking garage in August, 2021 and sustaining numerous injuries as a result. According to court documents, on Aug. 24, 2021, Marie Anne Domingo was walking in the underground parking lot when she tripped and fell "as a result of an unexpected hole near the entrance connecting the underground parking lot to the … hotel entrance." Domingo
  
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• Motorcycle ride from Edmonton to Calgary raising money for charity exceeds $10,000 donation goal

  21-07-2023 22:09
  
  A group of motorcycle riders hit the highway Friday to travel from Edmonton to Calgary to raise awareness and money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The effort is the brainchild of Ryland Strauss, whose brother Jayden died aged 18 in 2017 from rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that starts in children’s soft muscle tissue. Jayden Strauss’s wish – to design his own Nike shoe line – was granted by Make-A-Wish as its milestone 25,000th wish. In fact, the charity went bey
  
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• Shittu's double-double leads Calgary past Sea Bears at WinSport

  21-07-2023 22:07
  
  The Calgary Surge snapped a mini-slump Thursday night against the top team in the west. The Surge hosted the first-place Winnipeg Sea Bears in the back end of a home-and-home series at WinSport. After dropping one to the Sea Bears earlier this week by a score of 100-75, the Surge came out on the right end Thursday, winning it 96-82. They were led by Simi Shittu, who had 32 points and 15 rebounds for the Surge. That double-double was the first time a player has scored 30 and had more than 15 rebo
  
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• Unleash the magic of K-Days for the whole family - Lethbridge News Now

  21-07-2023 21:56 via news.google.com
  
  Unleash the magic of K-Days for the whole family  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Heat warnings issued for Calgary, Lethbridge, southern Alberta - Global News

  21-07-2023 21:46 via news.google.com
  Heat warnings issued for Calgary, Lethbridge, southern Alberta  Global News
  
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• Heat warnings issued for Calgary, Lethbridge, southern Alberta

  21-07-2023 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The prolonged heat event for Alberta communities like Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Brooks and Drumheller is expected to last into early next week.
  
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• Body discovered in Lethbridge McDonald's storage shed not result of foul play: police

  21-07-2023 20:54
  
  Lethbridge police say there's no evidence of foul play after an investigation into the death of a man whose body was located in a storage shed. On July 14, around 12:30 p.m., police responded to a report that workers from a restoration company had discovered a body inside a storage shed at the McDonalds on the 500 block of University Drive. The shed had been damaged in a fire in early July and workers were trying to provide remediation services. The body was transported to the medical examiner's
  
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• $100K in drugs seized in Lethbridge, Alta., 3 face charges - Global News

  21-07-2023 20:27 via news.google.com
  $100K in drugs seized in Lethbridge, Alta., 3 face charges  Global News
  
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• $100K in drugs seized in Lethbridge, Alta., 3 face charges

  21-07-2023 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police searched four homes as the result of an investigation. One was known forgenerating complaints about drug trafficking from neighbours, according to police.
  
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• Drugs, cash, firearm seized by police in Lethbridge bust - CTV News Calgary

  21-07-2023 19:45 via news.google.com
  Drugs, cash, firearm seized by police in Lethbridge bust  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 3 arrested in ALERT bust on Lethbridge 'problem property'

  21-07-2023 19:45
  
  Authorities arrested three people in connection with an investigation into a "known problem property" in the city of Lethbridge. Members of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's (ALERT) Lethbridge unit made the arrests following the execution of search warrants on four homes on July 12. As a result of the operation, ALERT seized the following:648 grams of cocaine; 619 grams of methamphetamine; 2,800 illicit cigarettes; A shotgun; Prohibited ammunition devices; and $10,800 in cash.One of th
  
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• Heat warnings issued for Calgary, much of southern Alberta

  21-07-2023 19:27
  
  A heat warning has been issued for Calgary and a large portion of southern Alberta ahead of the hot weather expected this weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada issues heat warnings when high temperature are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses like heatstroke or heat exhaustion. The federal agency says temperatures could reach 29 C or warmer in Calgary, combined with overnight lows near 14 C. "This will be a prolonged heat event, lasting into early next week," said the we
  
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• What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend: July 21, 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  21-07-2023 19:24 via news.google.com
  
  What's happening in Lethbridge this weekend: July 21, 2023  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 71 homes, airport on evacuation alert due to Cranbrook, B.C., wildfire

  21-07-2023 18:55
  
  A wildfire that's already more than 2,500 hectares in size is now threatening dozens more homes and an international airport near the city of Cranbrook, B.C. More residents were put on evacuation alert due to the St. Mary's River fire, officials with the Regional District of East Kootenay said Thursday. The area includes 71 homes in the following areas:Clearview Road; 8055 Highway 95A; McGuinty Road; 3497, 3503, 3509, 3567, 3624, 3639, 3684, 3703, 3706, 3716, 3721, 3734, 3750 and 3762 Mission-Wy
  
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• 1 in serious condition after southeast Calgary shooting

  21-07-2023 17:31
  
  One person was sent to hospital after a shooting in a southeast Calgary neighbourhood, police said. At about 6 a.m., officers were called to investigate reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of 42 Street S.E. On arrival, they found one person in serious, but non-life threatening condition. It's believed they were a victim of a targeted attack.
  
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• 'Out of character': Calgary police seek man missing from Riverbend

  21-07-2023 17:22
  
  Calgary police are looking to the public for help locating a man missing from the community of Riverbend. Cassidy Janzen, 27, was last seen in the 100 block of Riverwood Close S.E. on Monday and has not been heard from since. Police say both they and Janzen's family are concerned for his well-being. "It is out of character for him to go this long without contacting his family," police said in a Thursday news release. Cassidy is described as being approximately 5'6" tall and 175 pounds with an at
  
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• Calgary man missing from Riverbend located deceased

  21-07-2023 17:22
  
  Calgary police say a man who went missing from the community of Riverbend has been located deceased. The 27 year old was last seen in the 100 block of Riverwood Close S.E. on July 17. On July 23, police issued an update saying he had been found dead. "His death is deemed non-criminal and no further information will be released," police said in a news release.
  
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• Woman killed in hit-and-run in northeast Calgary

  21-07-2023 14:40
  
  A woman is dead after she was struck by an SUV while crossing the street in northeast Calgary Friday. At 1:25 a.m., police were called to 34 Street near 37 Avenue N.E. A woman was found dead at the scene and police blocked off the area. "We are in the initial stages of our investigation," said Sgt. Colin Foster of the Calgary Police Service's collision reconstruction unit. There was no information about the victim as of early Friday morning, but Foster said her injuries were "very significant."
  
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• Woman killed in Calgary hit-and-run, driver of Dodge Caravan sought by police

  21-07-2023 14:40
  
  Calgary police are searching for the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run in the northeast community of Horizon on Friday. Officers were called to the 3800 block of 34 Street N.E. just before 1:30 a.m. A woman in her 30s was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said Friday they believe the victim was walking north when she was hit by a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.   The vehicle, believed to be a dark-coloured 2008 to 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, did not remain at the
  
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• Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

  21-07-2023 14:34
  
  Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday. Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett's death to The Associated Press, saying he died in his hometown of New York. There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with
  
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• Advisory panel report on Alberta’s energy future isn’t being made public

  21-07-2023 13:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's government received expert advice on a plan which could see incentives for oil companies if they clean up their old oil wells, but the report won't be released publicly.
  
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• Police say no evidence to suggest foul play in west Lethbridge death - Lethbridge News Now

  21-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Police say no evidence to suggest foul play in west Lethbridge death  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• No criminal activity involved in death of Lethbridge man - CTV News Calgary

  21-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  No criminal activity involved in death of Lethbridge man  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Closures required for hotel demolition - City of Lethbridge

  21-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Closures required for hotel demolition  City of Lethbridge
  
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• City of Lethbridge, organizations preparing for extreme heat - Global News

  21-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  City of Lethbridge, organizations preparing for extreme heat  Global News
  
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• Restaurant chain urges Alberta to donate donair costume auction proceeds to charity

  21-07-2023 05:15
  
  Here’s food for thought: an eatery in the hunt to win an auction for a donair costume is calling on the Alberta government to donate the proceeds from the sale of it to the charity originally intended to benefit from it. The provincial government is auctioning off the costume, resplendent with fake shaved beef, onions, tomatoes, sauce and – so you know it’s a true Albertan donair – lettuce wrapped in a pita and tinfoil, on its surplus site. The general manager of a local
  
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• Understanding Bill C-18: Canada's Online News Act explained

  21-07-2023 05:03
  
  Canada`s Bill C-18 has passed into law, requiring compensation deals to be struck between tech companies and news organizations if they want to host links to Canadian news content – a framework that Google and Meta have rejected, both stating they will instead be blocking Canadian news content. But what does this bill, and the responses from the tech giants, actually mean for Canadians?Capital Dispatch: Sign up for in-depth political coverage of Parliament HillWhat is Bill C-18? Bill C-18,
  
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• End in sight for B.C. port strike? New tentative deal reached, union says

  21-07-2023 04:05
  
  Leadership for the union representing striking B.C. dockworkers is set to have an emergency meeting Friday to decide if they will send a proposed deal to members for a vote – which could end the uncertainty at the ports. In an update Thursday, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada said the latest round of bargaining resulted in a new tentative agreement with the BC Maritime Employers Association. If the union’s contract caucus agrees to send the deal for ratification
  
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• Electricity rates figure to be affordability and utilities minister Nathan Neudorf's 'toughest task'

  21-07-2023 03:38
  
  Alberta’s affordability and utilities minister, Nathan Neudorf got his marching orders from premier Danielle Smith this week. And he’s got a lot on his plate. His mandate letter tasks Neudorf with "working with the relevant ministries to address cost-of-living concerns for Albertans, with a specific focus on housing, utilities, food costs, and insurance.” All are large files, but most experts agree revamping Alberta’s 20 year old deregulated electricity market will be his
  
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• Premier Smith worries Alberta’s health system losing focus given diffuse roles, priorities

  21-07-2023 03:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta finished centralizing its health system into AHS 15 years ago, but Smith said the contemplated changes would not turn back the clock to a completely decentralized model.
  
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• Brooks Bandits heading to Sweden in August for U20 tournament

  21-07-2023 03:10
  
  The Brooks Bandits, who have won just about every Canadian hockey championship they're eligible for, are going international. The CJHL and AJHL reigning champions are participating in the U20 Super Challenge in Karlstad, Sweden, between Aug. 15 and 20. The Bandits will be part of Group B, competing against Valerenga IF from Norway and teams from Denmark and Hungary. Group A will feature a Swedish team from Farjestad BK, as well as teams from France, Austria and Italy. “The opportunity to t
  
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• Canada reaches round of 16 in women's world water polo ... - Lethbridge News Now

  21-07-2023 02:31 via news.google.com
  
  Canada reaches round of 16 in women's world water polo ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bookings, spending forecasts point to Alberta tourism sector bouncing back

  21-07-2023 02:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bookings at the Bayshore Inn and Waterton Glacier Suites are returning to pre-pandemic levels, as is the 2023 forecast for tourist spending in Alberta.
  
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• Alberta premier worries health system losing focus given spread of roles, priorities

  21-07-2023 01:12
  
  Premier Danielle Smith says she's concerned Alberta’s health-care delivery agency is being pulled in too many directions. Smith says she has asked Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to revamp the structure of Alberta Health Services, better known as AHS, to make it more responsive to regional needs. She says LaGrange will also look at whether AHS still needs to be in charge of non-acute functions such as midwifery, primary care staffing and continuing care. Smith says she wants a more decent
  
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• Alberta premier worries health system losing focus given diffuse roles, priorities

  21-07-2023 01:12
  
  Premier Danielle Smith says she's concerned Alberta’s health-care delivery agency is being pulled in too many directions. Smith says she has asked Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to revamp the structure of Alberta Health Services, better known as AHS, to make it more responsive to regional needs. “Let's get Alberta Health Services focused on doing what we all expect them to do, which is deliver the very best hospital care and then see if there's other management structures that will
  
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• Fleetwood among British Open leaders. McIlroy among the survivors. - Lethbridge News Now

  21-07-2023 01:01 via news.google.com
  
  Fleetwood among British Open leaders. McIlroy among the survivors.  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Javier De Alejandro throws first Lethbridge Bulls no-hitter since 1999 - CTV News Calgary

  21-07-2023 00:58 via news.google.com
  
  Javier De Alejandro throws first Lethbridge Bulls no-hitter since 1999  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Javier De Alejandro throws first Lethbridge Bulls no-hitter since 1999

  21-07-2023 00:58
  
  Nine innings and 105 pitches later, Javier De Alejandro had thrown the Lethbridge Bulls' first no-hitter in 24 years, during a 7-0 win over the Brooks Bombers. The magnitude of the moment is still sinking in for the 22-year-old. "Maybe throughout the day it will, but it's still kind of puzzling for me, getting through it. Hasn't sunk in fully yet," he said. De Alejandro said it was around the seventh inning he realized he had a chance for a no-hitter. He tried to not let the pressure get to him
  
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• A-maize-ing! Taber corn available earlier than ever before due to hot Alberta summer

  21-07-2023 00:27
  
  The scorching hot weather in southern Alberta may be negatively impacting some crops, but for others, it's helping them thrive. James Johnson, co-owner of Johnson Fresh Farms near Barnwell, Alta., says the heat has allowed them to set up stands selling their sweet Taber corn earlier than ever before. "We're about a week ahead," he said. "We beat our other farm record by a day, so we're excited." The family has been growing corn for more than 80 years. Johnson says though temperatures sped up the
  
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• 'Proactive work, quick action': Multiple firearms seized, multiple individuals arrested in Calgary

  21-07-2023 00:10
  
  Calgary police say their violent crime suppression team has seized several firearms and arrested several men in a two-week period. One of the men was arrested July 6 while officers were doing a walkthrough of a restaurant in the 400 block of 8 Avenue S.W. According to police, a man inside the restaurant was in breach of release conditions and in the process of taking him into custody it was discovered he had a loaded 9mm handgun in his bag. Both Khat Reat, 26, of Calgary, faces the following cha
  
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• Rent Unaffordable In Lethbridge For Minimum Wage Workers - Bridge City News

  21-07-2023 00:00 via news.google.com
  
  Rent Unaffordable In Lethbridge For Minimum Wage Workers  Bridge City News
  
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