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• No human remains found at Bragg Creek, Alta., property; cold case still active

  05-09-2023 23:31
  
  Calgary police say no human remains were found during a three-day search of a rural property in Bragg Creek, Alta., last week. Investigators were at the property, located along Highway 762, south of Township Road 221A, as part of a historic missing persons case. The property scouring began on Aug. 29, and wrapped up on Aug. 31, police said on Tuesday. Police say though no human remains were found, the investigation remains active. As such, police say no further details about the search can be re
  
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• Enbridge to purchase 3 U.S. utilities for $14B in cash and debt

  05-09-2023 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enbridge Inc. says it has signed a US$14 billion cash-and-debt deal to purchase three U.S.-based utility companies.
  
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• ‘A very long wait’: Yellowknife prepares for wildfire evacuees to return home

  05-09-2023 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lifting the order remains contingent on fire and highway conditions.
  
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• Location of future Lethbridge LDS Temple revealed - Lethbridge News Now

  05-09-2023 22:57 via news.google.com
  
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• Enbridge to purchase three U.S. utilities for $14 billion in cash and debt

  05-09-2023 22:57
  
  Enbridge Inc. says it has signed a US$14 billion cash-and-debt deal to purchase three U.S.-based utility companies. The Calgary-based energy infrastructure giant says the three utilities, owned by Dominion Energy, Inc., are The East Ohio Gas Company, Questar Gas Company and its related Wexpro companies, and the Public Service Company of North Carolina. Enbridge says it will finance the deal through a combination of $US9.4 billion of cash consideration and US$4.6 billion of assumed debt
  
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• Final arguments heard in Law Society case against Alberta's former justice minister

  05-09-2023 22:12
  
  The Law Society of Alberta has heard final arguments into allegations a former Alberta cabinet minister broke the profession's code of conduct. The lengthy hearings began in January and the three complaints against Tyler Shandro date back to his time as provincial health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Shandro, who was later moved to the justice portfolio, was defeated in the May provincial election. The allegations involve an interaction with a longtime friend and party colleague who p
  
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• Final arguments in Law Society case against Tyler Shandro, Alberta’s former justice minister

  05-09-2023 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Law Society of Alberta has heard final arguments into allegations a former Alberta cabinet minister broke the profession's code of conduct.
  
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• Student patrols leading crosswalk safety across Lethbridge - My Lethbridge Now

  05-09-2023 21:49 via news.google.com
  
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• Read 'Secret' memo for Trudeau on unidentified object shot down over Yukon

  05-09-2023 20:50
  
  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was provided a classified memo on the subject of "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)" in February, CTV News has learned. Obtained through a freedom of information request, the heavily redacted document offers a glimpse into how the Canadian government responded to the unidentified object that was detected and shot down over northern Canada's Yukon territory on Feb. 11. According to the "Secret" memo, the Yukon object was the 23rd so-cal
  
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• Calgary police 'concerned for well-being' of missing teen

  05-09-2023 20:28
  
  Calgary police are looking to the public for help locating a teen who has gone missing from the community of Forest Lawn. Fourteen-year-old Selena Grey was last seen leaving her home to go to school at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31. Police say despite efforts of family, Grey's whereabouts are unknown. "Although nothing indicates foul play, police and family are concerned for her well-being," said a Monday news release. Grey, who also goes by the name Layla, is described as 165 centimetres (5'5"
  
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• Alberta investing $27.3 million towards research projects at four post ... - Lethbridge News Now

  05-09-2023 20:16 via news.google.com
  
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• Alberta post-secondary schools get $27.3M for innovation, tech research

  05-09-2023 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta universities will receive $27.3 million over four years for innovative technology research as part of the province's Major Innovation Fund.
  
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• What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: September 6, 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  05-09-2023 18:01 via news.google.com
  
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• City of Lethbridge removing goldfish and koi from local storm ponds - Lethbridge News Now

  05-09-2023 18:01 via news.google.com
  
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• Essential workers head back early to Yellowknife to be ready for return of wildfire evacuees

  05-09-2023 16:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials in Yellowknife, as well as staff with the Northwest Territories, are getting ready for the start of a mass migration home of wildfire evacuees.
  
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• Goldfish Mitigation – Chinook Lake and Elma Groves stormpond ... - City of Lethbridge

  05-09-2023 16:28 via news.google.com
  
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• 'We hit it hard': Alberta First Nation's war on drug trafficking reducing overdoses

  05-09-2023 16:04
  
  Plywood covers the doors and windows of several homes on the Blood Reserve, a vivid image of the southern Alberta First Nation's life-and-death battle with drug traffickers. The community 200 kilometres south of Calgary announced in April it was going to war against rampant opioid use on the reserve of 10,000 by setting up a special police team, and cleaning up and renovating many abandoned houses to shut down drug operations. A beige bungalow in Standoff was one of the homes targeted by the dru
  
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• Thousands of students in Calgary and area head back to class

  05-09-2023 15:01
  
  As summer winds down, tens of thousands of students in Calgary and surrounding communities are heading back to school. Tuesday marks the beginning of a staggered return to class for Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) students. There are now roughly 60,000 students spread out across 118 CCSD schools. With Calgary's population growing rapidly, so too is student enrolment. The CCSD saw an increase of 2,154 in enrolment for the 2022-23 school compared to the year prior. That's well above the di
  
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• Thousands of Calgary Catholic School District students head back to class

  05-09-2023 15:01
  
  As summer winds down, tens of thousands of students in Calgary and its surrounding communities are heading back to school. Tuesday marks the beginning of a staggered return to class for Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) students. Glenn Johnston, principal of Holy Name School, says it’s the best day of the year. "It's the excitement in the air. New beginnings, new grade for all the students. In some cases, a new school for them, so it's just an exciting time." Marjorie Junio-Read
  
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• Trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber begins today

  05-09-2023 14:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy'' organizers begins today, as they answer charges related to their role in the protest that threw Canada's capital into chaos last year.
  
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• Alberta First Nation’s war on drug trafficking reducing overdoses: ‘We hit it hard’

  05-09-2023 13:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Plywood covers the doors and windows of several homes on the Blood Reserve, a vivid image of the southern Alberta First Nation's life-and-death battle with drug traffickers.
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ duo faces trial in Ottawa. Here’s what the charges mean

  05-09-2023 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are co-accused of mischief, counsel to commit mischief, intimidation and obstructing police for their roles in the "Freedom Convoy" protest.
  
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• Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber begins

  05-09-2023 12:55
  
  Crown attorney Tim Radcliffe opened the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber by informing the court he intends to call 22 witnesses, including police and city representatives and former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson. This is a breaking news update, previous version follows.  The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber begins today, as they answer charges related to their role in the protest that threw Canada's capital city i
  
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• Trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers not about their political beliefs, Crown says

  05-09-2023 12:55
  
  A Crown prosecutor said Tuesday 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are not trial for their political beliefs, but for the means they used to achieve their goal. Tim Radcliffe delivered his opening statement as the pair's trial got underway at a courthouse in Ottawa, nearly 20 months after police moved in and dislodged hundreds of trucks and other vehicles that entrenched themselves around the streets of Parliament Hill for three weeks in winter 2022. Lich and Barber are cha
  
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• Police, city officials to testify in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

  05-09-2023 12:55
  
  Police, city officials and former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson will be among 22 witnesses called at the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. As their trial got underway at the Ottawa courthouse Tuesday, Crown attorney Tim Radcliffe said he will also submit more than 100 exhibits. That will include dozens of videos, photos and letters from the Freedom Convoy protest, which gridlocked the city of Ottawa in winter 2022. Given the mountain of material expected at th
  
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• School and playground zone harmonization takes effect in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  05-09-2023 12:46 via news.google.com
  
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• Piikani Nation woman reported missing - Lethbridge News Now

  05-09-2023 12:37 via news.google.com
  
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• Trudeau arrives in Jakarta, kicking off Indo-Pacific tour

  05-09-2023 12:35
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed in Jakarta today where he is kicking off a six-day tour of the Indo-Pacific region. Trudeau and his son Xavier were greeted with Indonesian dancers, with the prime minister being gifted a traditional scarf.Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one place The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppTrudeau is set to spend two days in Jakarta where he will meet with President Joko Widodo this evening. Tomorrow, the prime
  
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• Indonesia president holds meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss trade

  05-09-2023 12:35
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo where the two leaders discussed trade and their growing partnership. Trudeau was welcomed officially to the president's palace where he was greeted by the Indonesian military's marching band.Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one place The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppIndonesia is hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as the 10-nation bloc prepares to make
  
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• Canada's promised Indo-Pacific trade representative to be based in Jakarta

  05-09-2023 12:35
  
  Canada will open an export development office in Jakarta and has named an Indo-Pacific trade representative to help Canadian businesses enter new markets in the region, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday while in Indonesia. "It's really important for Canadian companies and exporters to grow in this region because when they do, that means good jobs back at home," Trade Minister Mary Ng told reporters in Jakarta. That is where the new trade representative, Paul Thoppil, will be based,
  
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• Location of Lethbridge Alberta Temple Announced « Meridian ... - Meridian Magazine

  05-09-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Lethbridge Loves The 90's Tik Tok Challenge - My Lethbridge Now

  05-09-2023 08:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Stampeders come from behind to beat Elks on Labour Day

  05-09-2023 04:34
  
  The Calgary Stampeders scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to overtake the visiting Edmonton Elks 35-31 on Monday. Trailing by 15 points after three quarters, Stampeder quarterback Jake Maier scored a rushing touchdown and threw a touchdown pass to Reggie Begelton in the end zone. Dedrick Mills scored the winning touchdown with 20 seconds remaining in the game on a four-yard carry. Calgary (4-8) snapped a three-game losing streak. Edmonton (2-10) dropped to 2-2 since Canadian quarterba
  
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• As kids head back to school, here's how to keep RSV, COVID and other illnesses at bay

  05-09-2023 04:21
  
  With back to school just around the corner and COVID-19 cases on the rise, it’s important to remember the basics of keeping respiratory illnesses at bay, one expert says. Dr. Dina Kulik, a pediatrician and founder of Kidcrew Medical, told CTV News Channel on Monday that we can mitigate the risk of viruses such as COVID-19 and RSV by maintaining proper hygiene, keeping kids home from school if they’re sick and masking up if you believe you could be infectious. “I think the more
  
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• 'They're terribly ill': 56 E. coli cases now linked to outbreak at Calgary daycares

  05-09-2023 02:53
  
  Alberta Health Services (AHS) says there are now more than 50 confirmed cases of E. coli linked to an outbreak at several Calgary-area daycares. Sarah MacDonald's four-year-old son came home from daycare on Thursday with a fever. The next day, his symptoms intensified. "The diarrhea was just so extreme, every 20 minutes, sometimes more often than that," MacDonald said. At the hospital, E. coli was confirmed. MacDonald's son is one of 56 lab-confirmed cases, all connected to 11 daycares in the Ca
  
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• E. Coli outbreak declared at 6 Calgary daycares, 5 other area sites

  05-09-2023 02:53
  
  Alberta Health Services has declared an E. coli outbreak at six Calgary daycares and five other sites that share a central kitchen. AHS has issued closure orders for the Fueling Brains daycare locations at Braeside, Bridgeland, Centennial, McKnight, New Brighton and West 85th as well as for Braineer Academy, Kidz Space, Little Oak Early Education, Almond Branch School and Vik Academy in Okotoks. They are ordered to remain closed until issues are resolved. AHS says 17 lab-confirmed are linked to
  
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• 'Just disgusting': Travellers kicked off Air Canada plane for refusing to sit in seats soiled with vomit

  05-09-2023 00:28
  
  Air Canada says it is apologizing to customers after passengers' seats were reportedly soiled with vomit on a flight from Las Vegas to Montreal. A woman who says she was a passenger on the Aug. 26 flight wrote in a social media post that the plane’s crew “placed coffee grinds in the seat pouch and sprayed perfume to mask the smell” of vomit prior to boarding."She said, 'My seat is wet. It's on the front of the seat in front of me. It's on my seatbelt.' And she said, 'It's just
  
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• 'Just disgusting': Travellers kicked off Air Canada plane after speaking up about vomit-soiled seats

  05-09-2023 00:28
  
  Air Canada says it is apologizing to customers after passengers' seats were reportedly soiled with vomit on a flight from Las Vegas to Montreal. A woman who says she was a passenger on the Aug. 26 flight wrote in a social media post that the plane’s crew “placed coffee grinds in the seat pouch and sprayed perfume to mask the smell” of vomit prior to boarding."She said, 'My seat is wet. It's on the front of the seat in front of me. It's on my seatbelt.' And she said, 'It's just
  
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• Air Canada apologizing to customers after seats were reportedly soiled with vomit on flight to Montreal

  05-09-2023 00:28
  
  Air Canada says it is apologizing to customers after passengers' seats were reportedly soiled with vomit on a flight from Las Vegas to Montreal. A woman who says she was a passenger on the Aug. 26 flight wrote in a social media post that the plane’s crew “placed coffee grinds in the seat pouch and sprayed perfume to mask the smell” of vomit prior to boarding. “When the clearly upset passengers tried to explain to the flight attendant that the seat and seatbelt were wet an
  
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• Calgarians fed up with wildfire smoke as Labour Day weekend concludes

  05-09-2023 00:05
  
  It's a common theme every summer in Calgary: Wildfire smoke blocking a blue sky and sunny day. Monday, rain showers were mixed in with unseasonably chillier temperatures. Calgarians say it's not the unofficial end to summer they were expecting. "It's kind of smoky today," said back-to-school shopper Caleb Neufeld. "We walked out of the mall and it was a wall of smoke." Susan Harris says she and her husband spent the day at Southcentre, in part due to smoke. "We had a change in plans. Our family
  
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