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• Toronto Argonauts look to resume their winning ways versus Ottawa ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-08-2023 22:58 via news.google.com
  
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• Calgary food outreach group supporting single mothers in need amid rising grocery prices

  12-08-2023 22:01
  
  A Calgary outreach group is offering a helping hand to local single mothers in need as the cost of food hits staggering highs due to rising inflation. Tracy Koudys is the owner of K&T Calgary Food Outreach and held a food giveaway event Saturday morning in her southeast community of Ogden. Several dozen bags of produce, bread, non-perishable canned goods and other basic necessities were handed out within a single hour with some generous donations provided by Last Chance Produce and
  
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• 2 shot in parking lot of Deerfoot City Mall Friday night

  12-08-2023 21:43
  
  Two people were shot Friday night in northeast Calgary. The incident took place a little after 11 p.m., in the parking lot outside The Rec Room in Deerfoot City Mall, at 901-64 Avenue N.E. Two people were wounded. Both have been treated and released from hospital. There was no details about ages or genders. Police have gathered shell casings at the scene. They ask that anyone who has information regarding this incident contact them at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact C
  
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• Camrose police issued 122 tickets at 2023 Big Valley Jamboree

  12-08-2023 21:20
  
  The Big Valley Jamboree kept the Camrose police busier than usual over the August long weekend, according to a release the police department sent out Saturday afternoon. The popular country music festival, which featured superstars Morgan Wallen and Dierks Bentley among many others in its 2023 lineup, generated 152 "occurrences" over the August long weekend, which the police department didn't explain any further.There were 35 arrests, 122 tickets issued, seven impaired drivers cited and eight 24
  
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• Structure fire breaks out near Enchant - Lethbridge News Now

  12-08-2023 20:41 via news.google.com
  
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• Green Line construction disrupts traffic around Stampede Park

  12-08-2023 19:49
  
  Construction work will once again impact a number of roads in the area around Stampede Park. Starting Saturday, Green Line work will shut down 11th  Avenue and Fourth Street S.E. until late in 2023. It will also force the closure of the Fourth Street underpass to vehicles, although pedestrians and cyclists will still have access. Major construction will also resume on the city's new culture and entertainment district near Stampede Park. The city recommends motorists plan their trips in adva
  
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• Calgary's DJD takes the stage at prestigious Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts

  12-08-2023 19:25
  
  Calgary's Decidedly Jazz Danceworks is no secret to dance-loving Calgarians, but this week, the critically-acclaimed contemporary dancers are being showcased at one of the United States most prestigious dance festivals. The company were invited to perform at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Massachusetts. It's the 91st season for Jacob's Pillow, making it America's longest-running dance festival. It's been described as a "hub and mecca" of dancing by Time Magazine and "the dance cent
  
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• Calgary's DJD takes the stage at prestigious Jacob's Laddder Dance Festival in Massachusetts

  12-08-2023 19:25
  
  Calgary's Decidedly Jazz Danceworks is no secret to dance-loving Calgarians, but this week, the critically-acclaimed contemporary dancers are being showcased at one of the United States most prestigious dance festivals. The company were invited to perform at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Massachusetts. It's the 91st season for Jacob's Pillow, making it America's longest-running dance festival. It's been described as a "hub and mecca" of dancing by Time Magazine and "the dance cent
  
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• Calgary police seek public assistance in Cranston collision

  12-08-2023 18:23
  
  Calgary police are seeking public assistance regarding a Monday afternoon collision between an e-scooter and an SUV in Cranston. At about 1:30 p.m. that day, police believe two girls were riding in tandem on an e-scooter, travelling south on a sidewalk on the west side of Cranberry Road S.E. next to the Sobeys store in Cranston. When the girls approached the parking lot entrance, they collided with a silver-grey SUV being driven by a man turning west into the parking lot entrance. We are seeking
  
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• Parti Québécois announces death of former minister Jacques-Yvan ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-08-2023 18:16 via news.google.com
  
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• Australia edges France on penalties to reach the Women's World Cup semifinals, will face England

  12-08-2023 17:33
  
  Mackenzie Arnold's impact on Australia's biggest Women's World Cup moment was so immense that it's hardly surprising it took vanquished France coach Herve Renard to describe it best. "We came up against a Goliath of a goalie. What a game," Renard said.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertipsAustralia won a penalty shootout 7-6 against Renard's team after their quarterfinal ended 0-0 in regulation and extra time on Saturday. Arnold was "the winning factor," the Fre
  
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• Dawgs dominate Game 1 of WCBL western final, defeating Gulls 10-5

  12-08-2023 17:12
  
  Catapulted by a first-inning grand slam off the bat of Alejandro Cazorla, the Okotoks got off to a fast start Friday night at Seaman Stadium and didn't look back, defeating the Sylvan Lake Gulls 10-5.GRAND SLAM FROM ALEJANDRO CAZORLA ! DAWGS LEAD 4-2 pic.twitter.com/DFe4wGlq6w — Okotoks Dawgs Baseball (@Okotoks_Dawgs) August 12, 2023The win edged the Dawgs closer to a berth in the Western Canadian Baseball League finals. If they defeat the Gulls Saturday night in Sylvan Lake, it's over. Br
  
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• Surging to title game: Calgary edges Vancouver in CEBL thriller

  12-08-2023 16:27
  
  With the season on the line, Stefan Smith's long, arching jump shot hit nothing but net. The Surge, Calgary's newest professional sports franchise, added a spine-tingling, goose-bump inducing new chapter to their legend Friday night in Langley, B.C. With the target score of 76 in reach for both sides, Smith sunk a three to elevate the Surge to a 77-75 win over the Bandits, sending them to a Sunday night championship matchup with the Scarborough Shooting Stars.BAMMM ️ https://t.co/zjG2cs91
  
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• Record-breaking summit of K2 dogged by allegations that western climbers left Pakistani man to die

  12-08-2023 16:05
  
  An investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the peak of the world's most treacherous mountain, a Pakistani mountaineer said Saturday, following allegations that dozens of climbers eager to reach the summit had walked past the man after he was gravely injured in a fall. The accusations surrounding events on July 27 on K2, the world's second-highest peak, overshadowed a record established by Norwegian climber Kristin Harila and her Sherpa guide Tenjin. By climbing
  
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• Pakistan investigates claims that porter was left to die during Norwegian climber's K2 record quest

  12-08-2023 16:05
  
  An investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the peak of the world's most treacherous mountain, a Pakistani mountaineer said Saturday, following allegations that dozens of climbers eager to reach the summit had walked past the man after he was gravely injured in a fall. The accusations surrounding events on July 27 on K2, the world's second-highest peak, overshadowed a record established by Norwegian climber Kristin Harila and her Sherpa guide Tenjin. By climbing
  
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• 6 dead, more than 50 rescued from capsized migrant boat in the English Channel

  12-08-2023 15:55
  
  Six people died and more than 50 were rescued when a boat carrying migrants capsized Saturday in the English Channel, according to French authorities. The Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and the North Sea initially reported that six of those rescued were in critical condition. One individual later died after being transported by helicopter to a Calais hospital, and an update confirmed the deaths of five others who were ferried to shore by boat.The information you need to know, sent directly t
  
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• Russia downs 20 drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow

  12-08-2023 15:37
  
  Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. Fourteen drones were shot down by Russian air defenses and a further six were jammed electronically, the ministry said in a Telegram post. No casualties or damage were reported. Kyiv officials neither confirmed nor denied Ukraine's involvement in the attacks.Complete coverage of the war in UkraineAs videos circulated on Russian social media Saturday appearing to
  
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• A look back at Jose Bautista's impact as he joins the Blue Jays Level of Excellence

  12-08-2023 15:12
  
  Jose Bautista, the Dominican slugger who helped bring the Toronto Blue Jays back to the postseason for the first time in more than 20 years, and was the face of the franchise for nearly a decade, will take his place on the Level of Excellence prior to this afternoon's game at the Rogers Centre. Bautista developed into a multi-time all-star and silver slugger winner after he was traded to Toronto in 2008, but his impact was felt far beyond the diamond, as he helped bring excitement and swagger to
  
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• England beats Colombia to advance to the Women's World Cup ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-08-2023 14:45 via news.google.com
  
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• Economic Development Lethbridge adds labour demand to help job ... - Medicine Hat News

  12-08-2023 12:22 via news.google.com
  
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• GAIL LETHBRIDGE: Poilievre invites women to makeover party - Saltwire

  12-08-2023 12:08 via news.google.com
  
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• Kylington opens up about mental health struggles

  12-08-2023 05:09
  
  Calgary Flame Oliver Kylington spoke to the Swedish media earlier this week about the struggles he endured with his mental health this past season. Kylington missed the entire season, and this week revealed the struggles he was going through. "There are things that have going on in the family for many years," he said, through a translator, "but which escalated to get worse and there were mental and psychological problems I suffered from." He went on to say, "I think I dealt with the problem like
  
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• Alouettes scorch Roughriders 41-12 for third straight win - Lethbridge News Now

  12-08-2023 04:45 via news.google.com
  
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• Cougar warning issued at Camp Chief Hector

  12-08-2023 04:35
  
  A cougar was spotted this week at Camp Chief Hector. The YMCA camp is popular with families and teeming with children all summer long. The first sighting of the week happened Monday at the climbing facilities, which are essentially located in the centre of the huge camp. The next day, it was spotted about a half kilometre away near Hector Lodge on the east side of the camp. It's a heavily-forested area in the mountains, so wildlife sightings aren't unusual, but in this case, a spokesperson for t
  
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• Alberta’s hospitality industry welcomes thousands of workers in July

  12-08-2023 03:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's hospitality industry added thousands of jobs last month and some Calgary employers are looking to retain staff with some extra perks.
  
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• Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo Ticket Contest - GlobalNews ... - Global News

  12-08-2023 02:44 via news.google.com
  
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• Colleagues rally behind family of Calgary man who lost homes on Maui

  12-08-2023 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tim Larson spent 16 agonizing hours waiting for word on the status of his family living on the frontline of Maui’s devastating wildfire this week. 
  
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• Lethbridge school zones transition to playground zones in September - Global News

  12-08-2023 01:48 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge school zones transition to playground zones in September

  12-08-2023 01:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Next month, Lethbridge residents will have to pump the breaks when cruising through school zones as the city implements a year-round playground zone. Sarah Jones reports.
  
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• Up Close & Peculiar: Vampire Defense Kit - Lethbridge News Now

  12-08-2023 00:05 via news.google.com
  
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• Kentucky Man Finds 700+ Gold Coins in Cornfield - Lethbridge News Now

  12-08-2023 00:05 via news.google.com
  
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• Brooks Bandits heading to Sweden to take on Europe’s best

  12-08-2023 00:01
  
  For the first time ever, the Brooks Bandits the Brooks Bandits will be taking part in the U20 Super Challenge hosted by Farjestad BK in Karlstad, Sweden. The Bandits also have the honour of being the first team from the AJHL to compete in the tournament. It’s a brand new challenge for a team running out of competition in Canada, having just won their third straight national championship in dominant fashion. “Obviously it's a super exciting opportunity that being a Brooks Bandit kind
  
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