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• Jimenez, Montgomerie, Parnevik, Janzen, Lehman join Shaw Charity Classic field

  01-08-2023 23:49
  
  Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie, Jesper Parnevik, Lee Janzen and Tom Lehman have joined the field for the PGA Tour Champions Shaw Charity Classic in Calgary. The US$2.4-million senior tour event Aug. 16-20 will be played at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club. "I am glad to have the opportunity to come back to this tournament," Parnevik said Tuesday in a statement. "The golf course is beautiful, really tight with lots of Christmas trees on either side of the fairways. You gotta keep it
  
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• New Canadian $1 coin honouring Elsie MacGill unveiled at Calgary's Hangar Flight Museum

  01-08-2023 23:39
  
  Elsie MacGill's image is stamped on the newest Canadian $1 coin along with the Hawker Hurricane, which she oversaw Canadian production of during the Second World War as chief engineer at the Canadian Car and Foundry plant in Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ont. Marie Lemay, who is president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint and holds an engineering degree, says MacGill was an amazing trailblazer. "She actually broke down barriers for me, so it's a very special moment to be able to unveil this beaut
  
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• MP stands by call to freeze Stampede funding following abuse admission

  01-08-2023 23:14
  
  Federal Member of Parliament George Chahal says no level of government should financially support the Calgary Stampede until there is "responsibility, accountability and justice" for victims of sexual abuse dating back decades. "The Stampede needs to be transparent of also what happened over two decades and on the impact on those 70 victims," Chahal said Tuesday. His call to halt funding came after the Stampede admitted fault in a class-action suit brought by victims of convicted abuser Philip H
  
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• 'Blocking the wrong people': Calgary Public Library sees increase in membership, borrowing 3 years after going fine-free

  01-08-2023 22:54
  
  Just over three years after moving to a permanent fine-free model, the Calgary Public Library has seen tens of thousands of users return to use its services. Circulation of materials is up and renewals have increased by nearly 50 per cent. The Library went fine-free in July 2020 — meaning fines were no longer tallied and any accrued before July 1, 2020, were forgiven. Books and materials still have due dates and people who have items overdue by more than 35 days will be issued a replacemen
  
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• Alberta pledges $50 million for hydrogen technology development

  01-08-2023 22:47
  
  Hydrogen technology development in Alberta received another multi-million-dollar boost Tuesday from the provincial government. The $50 million through Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta is earmarked to support the development of technology to further government efforts to increase its footprint as a global supplier of natural gas products, including hydrogen. “Clean hydrogen is a fast-growing industry and represents an enormous opportunity for our province,” Nate Glubi
  
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• $50 million pledged for Alberta hydrogen technology development

  01-08-2023 22:47
  
  Hydrogen technology development in Alberta received another multi-million-dollar boost Tuesday from the provincial government. The $45 million through Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta is earmarked to support the development of technology to further government efforts to increase its footprint as a global supplier of natural gas products, including hydrogen. “Clean hydrogen is a fast-growing industry and represents an enormous opportunity for our province,” Nate Glubi
  
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• Alberta no longer pursuing provincial police force plan as justice minister given mandate letter

  01-08-2023 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The new mandate letter place a renewed emphasis on more front-line resources to address gang activity, drug activity, as well as a urban crime 'specialized prosecution unit.'
  
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• Alberta no longer pursuing plan to dump RCMP for provincial police force: justice minister mandate letter

  01-08-2023 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The new mandate letter place a renewed emphasis on more front-line resources to address gang activity, drug activity, as well as a urban crime 'specialized prosecution unit.'
  
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• Alberta Justice tasked with launching ‘special prosecution unit’ to address urban safety: mandate letter

  01-08-2023 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The letter outlines the ways the premier expects the justice ministry to uphold the law, protect Albertans and continue to defend the province's interests at the federal level.
  
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• 900 new campsites could be coming to Alberta over the next decade

  01-08-2023 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta is hoping to add hundreds of campsites across the province and advocacy groups are concerned about how sustainable the plan is.
  
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• Calgary Zoo’s African lion dies during recovery from veterinary exam

  01-08-2023 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is mourning the loss of Aslan, the 12-year-old African lion who died Monday while recovering from a veterinary exam.
  
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• 2023 WHL Graduates - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Canadian Hockey League

  01-08-2023 22:33 via news.google.com
  
  2023 WHL Graduates - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Strathcona Resources to go public through $8.6B deal to buy Pipestone Energy

  01-08-2023 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary-based energy producer Strathcona said the deal will value the combined business at $8.6 billion, with the new company becoming the fifth largest oil producer in Canada.
  
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• Alberta politicians making final pandemic decisions – instead of Hinshaw — violated Health Act: judge

  01-08-2023 20:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  'The delegation of her final decision-making authority to cabinet is not permitted by Section 29 of the Public Health Act,' Justice B.E. Romaine wrote.
  
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• What's happening in Lethbridge this week: August 1, 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2023 20:50 via news.google.com
  
  What's happening in Lethbridge this week: August 1, 2023  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Music lineup announced for 2023 Whoop-Up Days - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2023 19:47 via news.google.com
  
  Music lineup announced for 2023 Whoop-Up Days  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• City to host second Goldfish Derby Days of the summer - My Lethbridge Now

  01-08-2023 19:44 via news.google.com
  
  City to host second Goldfish Derby Days of the summer  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta

  01-08-2023 19:44
  
  Meta says it is officially moving to end news access for Canadians on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The company says it is removing news for all Canadian users over the course of the next few weeks. Meta was previously running a test that limited news for up to five per cent of its users, and now says it is moving out of the testing phase.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThat means links to news articles and other content posted by Canadian
  
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• Calgary home sales set new July record as they climbed 18% from last year: board

  01-08-2023 19:39
  
  The Calgary Real Estate Board says rising interest rates had little impact on last month's home sales, which reached a record level for July. The Albertan board says sales for the month totalled 2,647, up 18 per cent from the prior July. It attributes the increase to significant gains in the relatively affordable apartment condominium sector. However, the board says despite recent gains, year-to-date sales have declined by 19 per cent compared with last year and inventory levels remain near the
  
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• Immigrating to Canada: Pathway for trade workers opened

  01-08-2023 19:31
  
  People with experience working in specific trades are being invited to apply for Canada's new Express Entry system. In a statement on Tuesday sent in a government news release, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a streamlined immigration pathway for skilled workers with specific expertise in carpentry, plumbing and welding.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for in-depth political coverage of Parliament HillThe category selection is the third in the new Express Entry process announced
  
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• Canada opens Express Entry immigration program to trades workers

  01-08-2023 19:31
  
  People with experience working in specific trades are being invited to apply for Canada's new Express Entry system. In a statement on Tuesday sent in a government news release, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a streamlined immigration pathway for skilled workers with specific expertise in carpentry, plumbing and welding.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for in-depth political coverage of Parliament HillThe category selection is the third in the new Express Entry process announced
  
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• U of L appoints new Provost and Vice-President of Academics - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2023 19:25 via news.google.com
  
  U of L appoints new Provost and Vice-President of Academics  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Never seen anything like it': Sniper who left military over COVID-19 policy since found 'unconstitutional'

  01-08-2023 19:09
  
  The non-binding decision made by a Canadian military tribunal could result in a flood of new lawsuits against the federal government and reopen a divisive debate over vaccine mandates, a legal expert says. The Military Grievances External Review Committee (MGERC) recently found that the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine policy within the Canadian Armed Forces may have violated the Charter rights of some members. MGERC is an independent administrative tribunal that reports to Parliament
  
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• Military COVID-19 vaccine policy 'unconstitutional': non-binding decision by Canadian tribunal

  01-08-2023 19:09
  
  The non-binding decision made by a Canadian military tribunal could result in a flood of new lawsuits against the federal government and reopen a divisive debate over vaccine mandates, a legal expert says. The Military Grievances External Review Committee (MGERC) recently found that the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine policy within the Canadian Armed Forces may have violated the Charter rights of some members. MGERC is an independent administrative tribunal that reports to Parliament
  
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• Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2023 19:00 via news.google.com
  
  Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician

  01-08-2023 18:52
  
  The Alberta government says a Calgary clinic has halted its plan to charge patients fees for faster access to its family doctor. The new fee program at the Marda Loop Medical Clinic was to start today, but Alberta Health spokesman Scott Johnston says the clinic has told the government it won’t proceed. It’s not clear if the clinic's fee plan is on hold or has been scrapped altogether. The clinic did not have any signs up indicating the status of the program and staff declined to comm
  
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• Ashburn, GA, Resurrects Big Peanut Roadside Attraction After ... - Lethbridge News Now

  01-08-2023 17:56 via news.google.com
  
  Ashburn, GA, Resurrects Big Peanut Roadside Attraction After ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Wildfires, drought will impact future food prices - My Lethbridge Now

  01-08-2023 17:53 via news.google.com
  
  Wildfires, drought will impact future food prices  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Anonymous 100+ phone donation supports Cell Phones for Safety ... - My Lethbridge Now

  01-08-2023 17:53 via news.google.com
  
  Anonymous 100+ phone donation supports Cell Phones for Safety ...  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Hundreds of vehicles recalled in Canada, U.S. after 400 people injured

  01-08-2023 15:36
  
  General Motors is recalling nearly 900 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with Takata airbag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel in a crash. The recall covers certain Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic and Volt vehicles as well as the Buick Verano, all from the 2013 model year. The company says in documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the driver's front air bag inflator can explode in a crash due to a manufacturing defect.Headlines from the automob
  
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• Strathcona Resources to go public through deal to buy Pipestone Energy

  01-08-2023 14:50
  
  Strathcona Resources Ltd. says it will go public through a deal to purchase oil and gas exploration company Pipestone Energy Corp. Calgary-based oil and gas producer Strathcona says the deal will value the combined business at $8.6 billion. It adds the new company will become the fifth largest oil producer in Canada. Strathcona positioned the all-share deal as a way to give Pipestone shareholders a meaningful ownership stake in a large, low-decline rate, oil-weighted producer. It says the deal w
  
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• 'Do not panic buy': Here's what India's rice ban means for Canada

  01-08-2023 14:08
  
  After a poor growing season in June and July, India banned the export of non-basmati rice to trade partners including Canada last week. The government of India published the notice last Thursday, explaining that a late seasonal start to monsoon rains harmed crops and prompted fears of a production shortfall in the country, Reuters reported. The sweeping ban impacts all non-basmati rice, including short- and medium-grain rice such as Sona Masoori, Jeera Samba and Matta.The information you need to
  
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• Southern Alberta couple's retirement dreams destroyed by vandals

  01-08-2023 04:27
  
  A southern Alberta couple's dreams are in shambles after vandals almost completely destroyed what was to be their retirement home. At the end of June, Dean and Lorrenda Southern were preparing to move their house from its location in Brooks to where it now sits on a site just east of Drumheller, on a small acreage. The house had been lifted onto the mover's framework and was ready to be transported to its new location on the last day of June. That weekend also marked the couple's 35th wedding an
  
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• Families left mourning after young, devoted fathers killed in Kananaskis plane crash

  01-08-2023 03:35
  
  Three devoted young men are among the six people who died in a plane crash in Kananaskis on Friday night. While the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) works to determine how the small aircraft crashed into a mountainside community, members are stepping up to support the families affected. "It was a tragedy with six fatalities," said Jon Lee, TSB western regional manager. Three young fathers are among the six men killed. Adam Laser leaves behind a one-year-old daughter. Jacob Brown, a four-month-o
  
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• 2 dads and a dad-to-be among victims of Kananaskis plane crash

  01-08-2023 02:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two new fathers and an expectant father are among the six men who died when the plane they were travelling in crashed into Mount McGilvary on July 28.
  
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• Alberta looks to expand Sheriffs’ responsibilities to combat spike in crime

  01-08-2023 02:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  As cities across Alberta continue to see a spike in crime and public disorder, Premier Danielle Smith is directing her public safety minister to expand Alberta Sheriffs' purview.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for areas near Red Deer

  01-08-2023 02:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  ECCC warned the storm could bring baseball size hail, strong wind gusts and heavy rain. Intense lightning is likely and tornadoes are possible with thunderstorms.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning issued for areas near Red Deer

  01-08-2023 02:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  ECCC warned the storm could bring baseball size hail, strong wind gusts and heavy rain. Intense lightning is likely and tornadoes are possible with thunderstorms.
  
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• Lethbridge International Airshow goes off without a hitch - Global News

  01-08-2023 01:45 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge International Airshow goes off without a hitch  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge International Airshow goes off without a hitch

  01-08-2023 01:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Lethbridge International Airshow wrapped this weekend, and it brought in thousands of guests to watch some spectacular aviation acts.
  
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• Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for south central Alberta

  01-08-2023 01:35
  
  Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas in and around Sundre, Olds, Didsbury, Rocky Mountain House and Caroline, Alta. The national weather agency says strong gusts of wind, hail the size of baseballs or larger and heavy rain are possible. The alert went out on Monday at 5:20 p.m. "This thunderstorm is located 5 km north of James River Bridge and is moving 30 km/h to the east-southeast," the alert said. "This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation
  
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• ‘Bring your perspective’: Lethbridge community encouraged to fill city roles - Global News

  01-08-2023 01:31 via news.google.com
  ‘Bring your perspective’: Lethbridge community encouraged to fill city roles  Global News
  
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• ‘Bring your perspective’: Lethbridge community encouraged to fill city roles

  01-08-2023 01:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The city of Lethbridge is hoping to inspire applicants for their boards, commissions and committees by offering honorariums. Applications are open until Sept. 22.
  
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