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• McCulloch wins Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five ... - Lethbridge News Now

  10-08-2023 23:38 via news.google.com
  
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• Gas prices are going up, and we may be waiting a while for an Alberta reprieve

  10-08-2023 23:38
  
  The cost to fuel up in Calgary is set to climb this week, and there are signs prices could stay high well into the autumn.  Many retailers prepped for a weekend bump Thursday by increasing prices to $1.49/litre. They'll likely go two cents higher than that Friday, resulting in a nickel bump from earlier in the week.  But experts say five cents now isn't the problem: it's something unusual that's on the horizon. As summer winds down, fuel prices typically do too, along with demand. In 2
  
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• Man charged after 4 girls sexually assaulted at West Edmonton Mall waterpark

  10-08-2023 23:34
  
  A Manitoba man has been charged after four teenage girls were sexually assaulted at the West Edmonton Mall World Waterpark on Wednesday. The Edmonton Police Service received a report that two 13-year-old girls and a 15- and 16-year-old girl were touched inappropriately while swimming in the wave pool on Wednesday. The girls reportedly informed mall security, who took the man into custody before calling police. Sukhjinder Singh, 41, of Manitoba has since been charged with four counts of sexual as
  
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• 'You do need this': Music Wellness program at Kerby Centre helps older adults connect

  10-08-2023 23:31
  
  A music class at Calgary's Kerby Centre is helping a handful of older adults find their voice. The Music Wellness program has been designed to foster the exploration of memory and emotion, but also to create community, "Our aim is to make sure that, with our older adults, that their mental well being is being taken care of," said Lola Fariyibi, the centre's wellness coordinator. "And also that they have that connection that they missed during COVID." The program is one of 15 offered at the
  
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• ‘Unrealistic, irresponsible, and unconstitutional’: Alberta rejects Ottawa’s draft regulations on clean electricity

  10-08-2023 23:05
  
  Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Protected Areas is rejecting outright Ottawa’s announcement Thursday of draft regulations on clean electricity, citing affordability concerns and unrealistic timelines to reach a net-zero grid by 2035. “The draft regulations are unconstitutional, irresponsible, and unrealistic and would make life less affordable for Albertans and Canadians,” said Rebecca Schulz. “They will not be implemented in our province. Period. They can't.
  
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• Alberta expats recount evacuation, devastation of Maui wildfires

  10-08-2023 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fuelled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the fire started Tuesday and took Maui by surprise, racing through the historic town of Lahaina
  
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• Syndergaard helps Guardians earn 4-3 victory over Blue Jays - Lethbridge News Now

  10-08-2023 22:53 via news.google.com
  
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• Dawgs prepare for conference finals as Seaman Stadium named finalist as best summer collegiate ballpark

  10-08-2023 22:36
  
  After sweeping Fort McMurray out of the WCBL playoffs, the Okotoks Dawgs are turning their attention towards Sylvan Lake. That's because their opponent in the conference finals, which kick off Friday, is the Gulls, with game one set for Seaman Stadium in Okotoks Friday at 7:05 p.m.West Finals are set. The Dawgs will play Sylvan Lake this weekend in a 3-game set to determine who moves on to the WCBL Finals.Tickets for Friday's game are selling fast! Get yours now before they are gone. #dawgs #bas
  
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• Kisio leaving Hurricanes for professional opportunity - Lethbridge News Now

  10-08-2023 22:03 via news.google.com
  
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• Picture Butte outpatient clinic closing

  10-08-2023 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  In another setback to health care in southern Alberta, Global News has confirmed the outpatient clinic at the Piyami Health Centre in Picture Butte is closing its doors.
  
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• Longtime OHL commissioner David Branch to retire after next season - Lethbridge News Now

  10-08-2023 21:33 via news.google.com
  
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• Alberta fire chiefs ask province why ‘slow down, move over’ road rules were changed

  10-08-2023 21:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fire chiefs across Alberta are disappointed with the changes made to roadside safety rules and want to see the data that led the government to alter the original Bill 5.
  
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• Partners for Climate Protection 2022 Update Report - City of Lethbridge

  10-08-2023 21:06 via news.google.com
  
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• 2 Surge players named all-stars as Calgary prepares for conference final minus one of them

  10-08-2023 21:01
  
  Two members of the Calgary Surge were named Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) all-stars Wednesday as the team prepares for a Friday night conference final matchup with the Vancouver Bandits minus one of them. Simi Shittu was named an All CEBL First Team all star and also was named to the CEBL All-Canadian Team, where he was joined by teammate Sean Miller-Moore. "Simi was a cornerstone for our team and franchise this summer," said Surge head coach Nelson Terroba on X, the social media platf
  
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• CTrain fatality under investigation by Calgary police

  10-08-2023 20:15
  
  Police are seeking additional information after a woman was killed when she was struck by the CTrain on Wednesday morning. At about 8:55 a.m., police were called to Centre Street and Seventh Avenue S.E. for reports that a woman had been struck by the CTrain. Officials said the woman, who was crossing Seventh Avenue, stepped in front of the eastbound CTrain. The victim was dragged a short distance before the driver stopped the train. "The woman sustained serious injuries and was transported to ho
  
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• Insect Discovery Day back at Birds of Prey on Saturday - My Lethbridge Now

  10-08-2023 20:05 via news.google.com
  
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• Rain delays third-round play at National Bank Open in Toronto - Lethbridge News Now

  10-08-2023 20:03 via news.google.com
  
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• Pegula advances to NBO Open quarterfinals with quick win over ... - Lethbridge News Now

  10-08-2023 19:13 via news.google.com
  
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• Quebec power utility studies possible reopening of Gentilly-2 ... - Lethbridge News Now

  10-08-2023 18:53 via news.google.com
  
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• Canada issues advisory against non-essential travel to Maui due to wildfires

  10-08-2023 18:36
  
  Global Affairs Canada has issued an advisory against non-essential travel to Maui, Hawaii as historic wildfires rage across the island. The rapidly spreading wildfires are destroying sections of the island and have forced evacuations in some areas, including the popular tourist spot of Lahaina. Jérémie Bérubé, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada, told CTVNews.ca that the federal department is closely monitoring the wildfires in Hawaii and consular officials are i
  
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• 'So tragic': Former Calgary woman caught in midst of Maui wildfires

  10-08-2023 18:07
  
  A former Calgary woman and her husband living on Maui say the devastating wildfires have been a "nightmare" for residents and firefighters alike. Katie O'Connor, who moved to Hawaii about two years ago, lives in Kihei on the southwest shore of Maui. She first heard about the fire on Tuesday but, as time progressed, she said the situation got much worse. "We heard about a fire upcountry in Kula burning in the hills," she told CTV News in an interview on Thursday. Once the fires reached the distri
  
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• AHS to hold community engagement on Pincher Creek ER closures - My Lethbridge Now

  10-08-2023 17:29 via news.google.com
  
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• Man facing mischief charge after Coaldale town hall vandalism - My Lethbridge Now

  10-08-2023 17:14 via news.google.com
  
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• Canada joins U.S., Britain in sanctioning Lebanese trio accused of ... - Lethbridge News Now

  10-08-2023 16:51 via news.google.com
  
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• 'Suffering of the three': Victims of Calgary explosion require more surgery

  10-08-2023 14:15
  
  CALGARY - A prayer of thanks planned for 10 men injured in a massive house explosion in late March has been delayed after three survivors met setbacks in their recovery. A month ago, all of those injured were out of hospital, prompting members of Calgary's South Sudanese community to plan an event to give thanks for the men's survival and to those who helped the victims climb out of the home's fiery basement to safety. However, that was cancelled last week when one of the injured men was brought
  
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• Federal government releases new draft regulations on clean electricity

  10-08-2023 13:02
  
  Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has released draft regulations designed to clean Canada's electricity grid. The regulations would drive up the cost of energy slightly, but federal officials say that would be offset by the savings expected to come from moving away from fossil fuels.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for the latest in federal politics and why it matters The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThe government has set a target of making the elec
  
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• Federal government expected to release new clean electricity regulations today

  10-08-2023 13:02
  
  Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to announce the country's draft clean electricity regulations today. The government has set a target of making the electricity grid net-zero by 2035, and the regulations are meant to help guide the way.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for the latest in federal politics and why it mattersIt has been seeking feedback on the regulatory framework for nearly a year and will consult on the draft regulations once they are released. A net-zero grid is a critic
  
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• Ottawa unveils draft rules to clean Canada’s electricity grid

  10-08-2023 12:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The regulations would drive up the cost of energy slightly, but federal officials say that would be offset by the savings expected to come from moving away from fossil fuels.
  
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• 3 Alberta siblings with rare, terminal disorder finally have hope for a treatment

  10-08-2023 12:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  A family from Alberta with three children who have been diagnosed with the rare and fatal Batten disease has been given a new kind of hope due to an older medication.
  
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• Partners for Climate Protection 2022 Update Report - Lethbridge

  10-08-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach Brent Kisio leaving team for pro opportunity - Global News

  10-08-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Kisio Leaves Hurricanes, Accepts Pro Job - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Canadian Hockey League

  10-08-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Lethbridge Little League teams crowned champions - Lethbrige Herald

  10-08-2023 06:47 via news.google.com
  
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• 'More vibrancy': Calgarians shoot hoops at new downtown basketball courts

  10-08-2023 04:14
  
  Organizers behind Calgary's new Century Gardens Sport Court say it's hoped the recently-unveiled basketball courts will give Calgarians a new recreation option, while also helping to clean up a notorious downtown location. The three-on-three courts, which opened on Wednesday, are located on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Seventh Avenue S.W.  Previously, it was home to one of the last examples of brutalist architecture in the city, a giant concrete structure, which became a haven for social
  
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• Calgary Stampede sponsors stand by organization despite admission of liability in sex assault case

  10-08-2023 03:45
  
  In the two weeks since the Calgary Stampede accepted liability in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the organization allowed an adult staffer to sexually abuse boys for years, no sponsors have publicly broken ranks and announced a departure. CTV News reached out to all 37 companies listed as sponsors of the Stampede on the organization's website. All companies were asked a series of questions, including:Does Stampede's delayed handling of the reported abuse conflict with internal polices?; Doe
  
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• Powerlifting passion fuels Alberta woman to national records in just 10 months

  10-08-2023 03:18
  
  A Morinville, Alta., woman has been crushing powerlifting records, first at provincials and recently at nationals — and she's been taking part in the sport for just 10 months. Marion Peterson became passionate about weightlifting at age 61. "I’m doing it for me, but I hope other people see that age doesn’t stop you from doing what you love to do," said Peterson, who started powerlifting in October. "If you like exercise get out and just push yourself and go for it." Scott Walla
  
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• Albertans get swept up in “Swiftie mania” battling other Canadians for tickets

  10-08-2023 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans battle other Canadians for a chance to purchase coveted Taylor Swift concert tickets.
  
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• Multi-faceted construction project underway in downtown Lethbridge - Global News

  10-08-2023 01:52 via news.google.com
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• Multi-faceted construction project underway in downtown Lethbridge

  10-08-2023 01:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  More significant construction is underway in the downtown core. The project will include water main upgrades, bike lanes and pavement improvements. Sarah Jones reports.
  
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• 2nd year of grassroots addictions recovery camp gets Blood Tribe funding

  10-08-2023 01:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  For the first time, the Blood Tribe is providing funds for addictions recovery camps, enough for two weeks of startup and operations costs to host 10 participants.
  
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• Lethbridge man charged after Coaldale building damaged - CTV News Calgary

  10-08-2023 00:37 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge police confirm fentanyl found in bear pills - CTV News Calgary

  10-08-2023 00:09 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge police confirm fentanyl found in bear pills  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge Bulls eliminated from WCBL playoffs - Global News

  10-08-2023 00:09 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge Bulls eliminated from WCBL playoffs

  10-08-2023 00:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Lethbridge Bulls are clearing out their lockers after losing to the Sylvan Lake Gulls in the WCBL playoff series Tuesday evening.
  
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• Candy-like bears found in Lethbridge park were fentanyl, police confirm

  10-08-2023 00:09
  
  Lethbridge police say a number of suspicious candy-like items found in a public park in June were in fact fentanyl, as suspected. Lab tests confirmed the greenish-blue and bear-shaped ingestibles not only contained the highly-potent opioid, but also caffeine and bromazolam, a dangerous street drug not approved for medical use in Canada. The drugs were found in a bag on the east side of the Galt Gardens on June 20. Police say the concerning part is how easily someone could have mistaken the
  
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