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• Rocky View County resident charged over weekend gunshots being fired

  07-09-2023 23:47
  
  A Rocky View County resident has been charged in relation to an incident involving a firearms complaint earlier this month. On Sept. 2, at around 2:20 a.m., Airdrie RCMP responded to a residence in Butte Valley Estates after receiving a call that someone had fired a gun. A shelter in place order was issued for Butte Valley Estates residents. When RCMP officers arrived, they heard a gunshot come from inside the home. A window had been shot out, with a hole the size of a dinner plate in the glass.
  
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• Suspected 'grandparents scammer' wanted on 17 warrants

  07-09-2023 23:01
  
  Calgary police need your help finding a woman wanted in connection with multiple cases of bilking seniors out of cash. There are 17 warrants out for Alana Love Duncan's arrest. The 45-year-old is wanted for:Possession of counterfeit money; Possession of stolen property; Defrauding a person of over $5,000; Failing to appear in court; and "Other offences," according to police.Police believe Duncan is involved in "grandparents scams" and responsible for defrauding seniors by claiming to be a loved
  
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• E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycares: Everything we know

  07-09-2023 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly a dozen Calgary daycares that share a central kitchen have reported an outbreak of E.coli, but the exact source of the bacteria remains unknown.
  
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• Students shine in Registered Apprenticeship Program - City of Lethbridge

  07-09-2023 22:45 via news.google.com
  
  Students shine in Registered Apprenticeship Program  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

  07-09-2023 22:02
  
  Alberta's first lithium extraction pilot project is officially up and running. Calgary-based junior resource company E3 Lithium celebrated the grand opening of the site near the town of Olds in central Alberta on Thursday. The company will be using its unique technology to extract the lithium that occurs naturally within oilfield brines. Lithium is in demand around the globe right now because it is a key component in electric vehicle batteries. Alberta is home to one of the world's largest lithi
  
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• 'My heart breaks for his family': Copperfield stabbing victim remembered as kind young man

  07-09-2023 21:34
  
  Family and friends want the victim of a fatal stabbing in Copperfield, Danillo Canales Glenn, to be remembered as being a kind young man and not for the tragic circumstances that took his life. "He was a young man full of determination. He would give the shirt off his back to help anybody," said Anne Ervin, Canales Glenn’s grandmother. She says her 18-year-old grandson was planning on attending the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology for a welding program, and was excited for a new ch
  
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• Ottawa art exhibition at Korean Cultural Centre showcases Calgary artists

  07-09-2023 21:24
  
  An Ottawa art exhibition featuring a unique group of Calgary artists opened Tuesday. "Intense Difference of its Own," co-presented with Calgary's National access Arts Centre, opened at the Korean Cultural Centre Canada. Featuring 12 artists with developmental disabilities from Korea and Calgary, the exhibition is "designed to listen to marginalized voices and share the values of the two countries through dialogue, which is a key aspect of cultural diplomacy." Participating artists include Won Le
  
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• Wildfires in Canada could burn into late fall, winter

  07-09-2023 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Forecast maps show Manitoba is likely to see intense fire activity in September, with Saskatchewan, Eastern Alberta and Western Ontario also likely to see “above-average” activity.
  
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• Enbridge, Divert break ground on renewable fuel facility in Washington

  07-09-2023 20:58
  
  Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. and U.S.-based food waste management company Divert Inc. have broken ground on their first joint project to be built under the terms of a US$1 billion infrastructure agreement announced earlier this year. The two companies are investing approximately US$100 million in the first of what is expected to be several projects across the U.S. that will convert food waste into non-fossil fuel, renewable energy. The first facility, for which a groundbreaking ceremony
  
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• 2 people arrested at Ambassador Motor Inn after more than $7K in drugs seized

  07-09-2023 20:46
  
  Calgary police are crediting an anonymous tip submitted through Crime Stoppers with sparking an investigation that saw more than $7,000 in illegal drugs seized. The investigation, which began in August, prompted officers to begin looking into two people allegedly involved in drug trafficking in southwest Calgary. On Thursday, police searched the Ambassador Motor Inn on 16 Avenue N.E., arresting two people who had been staying at the motel. Among the items seized by police were:60.1 grams of meth
  
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• Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

  07-09-2023 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeastern Alberta have declared a state of emergency over what it calls an escalating mental health and addictions crisis.
  
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• Airdrie grandparent scam suspect receives empty envelope, doorbell camera records exchange

  07-09-2023 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Airdrie RCMP officials have released a doorbell camera recording of the suspect in a recent attempted scam and are hoping, with help from the public, he’ll soon be charged.
  
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• New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

  07-09-2023 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  A renewable energy group says new requirements for wind and solar projects create further problems for a booming industry that government policy has already slowed.
  
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• Family-friendly basketball event at Calgary's Century Gardens this weekend

  07-09-2023 19:20
  
  Calgarians are invited to gather at the city's new Century Gardens basketball tri courts this weekend for a family-friendly event featuring three-on-three games, live music and entertainment. The City of Calgary, Sport Calgary and the Calgary Surge are joining together to host the event, which runs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. Three-on-three basketball games will run throughout the afternoon, and the first 20 players to sign up will get a complimentary basketball. Between gam
  
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• CTV Calgary named finalist for national RTDNA awards

  07-09-2023 18:29
  
  CTV News Calgary is in the running for some national awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). The organization announced the finalists for the 2023 Best Canadian Local News awards on Thursday. CTV Calgary has been named a finalist in the Enterprise Journalism category for Broken System: EMS Crisis in Alberta as well as TV Newscast (Large Market) for the coverage on Feb. 9, 2022.Watch the newscast: CTV News Calgary at Six for Wednesday, February 9, 2022The nominations fo
  
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• Calgary unveils flood mitigation barrier built to protect downtown

  07-09-2023 18:21
  
  Work on a lengthy project meant to protect the city from future flooding is now complete. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek was joined by Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal and Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver on Thursday to announce the downtown flood barrier and Eau Claire Promenade is now complete. The downtown flood barrier, Eau Claire Promenade and new Jaipur Bridge and Centre Centre pedestrian ramps took three years to build. "Calgary is more resilient to flooding today thanks to the c
  
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• Hurricanes Sign Pichette - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Canadian Hockey League

  07-09-2023 18:08 via news.google.com
  
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• Local group addressing gaps in BIPOC community - Lethbridge News Now

  07-09-2023 17:14 via news.google.com
  
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• University of Lethbridge Signs Multi-Year Extension for Enterprise ... - Business Wire

  07-09-2023 17:10 via news.google.com
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• Precision Drilling to buy CWC Energy Services in deal valued at $141M

  07-09-2023 14:52
  
  Precision Drilling Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire CWC Energy Services Corp. in a deal valued at about $141 million including shares, cash and assumed debt. Precision CEO Kevin Neveu says the deal expands the company's service business in both Canada and the U.S. with high-quality rigs and field personnel. The acquisition will add 62 marketed service rigs and seven marketed drilling rigs in Canada as well as 11 marketed drilling rigs in the U.S., including seven AC triple rigs. Under th
  
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• 'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women

  07-09-2023 14:29
  
  A judge sentenced "That '70s Show" show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for raping two women, giving them some relief after they spoke in court about the decades of damage he inflicted. "When you raped me, you stole from me," said one woman who Masterson was convicted of raping in 2003. "That's what rape is, a theft of the spirit." "You are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent," she said. "The world is better off with you in prison."Sign up for breaking news ale
  
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• Day 3 of ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial to take deep dive into social media evidence

  07-09-2023 14:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The criminal trial of the so-called "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is expected to dive into social media evidence police amassed during the protest.
  
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• Day 3 of ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial takes deep dive into social media evidence

  07-09-2023 14:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The criminal trial of the so-called "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is diving into social media evidence police amassed during the protest.
  
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• Northwestern Polytechnic partnering with the University of ... - EverythingGP

  07-09-2023 14:01 via news.google.com
  
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• 'Abandoned at the curb' – officials investigating incidents at Chinook ... - Lethbridge News Now

  07-09-2023 13:49 via news.google.com
  
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• Liberals tap judge to lead foreign interference public inquiry

  07-09-2023 13:17
  
  After months of deliberations, the federal government will be launching a public inquiry into foreign interference, and have found a judge to lead it, CTV News has confirmed.  According to government sources, Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue will lead the probe, which will look beyond China to other foreign meddling.  The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App  Top headlines on Canadian politics, all
  
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• Northwest Territories evacuee reflects on having baby while waiting to return home

  07-09-2023 13:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edison, a resident of Hay River, N.W.T., had a baby girl on Aug. 23 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, a little more than a week after they were evacuated due to the wildfire.
  
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• 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial to delve into social media from ... - Lethbridge News Now

  07-09-2023 10:03 via news.google.com
  
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• Lethbridge installing debit tap payment option at 50 parking kiosks ... - Lethbridge News Now

  07-09-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products - Lethbridge News Now

  07-09-2023 07:28 via news.google.com
  
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• Woman wanted by Calgary police on more than two dozen warrants

  07-09-2023 05:45
  
  Calgary police are looking for a woman wanted in connection with a series of home break-ins. Erika Provost, 27, is wanted on 26 criminal warrants. Police say she's suspected in break-and-enters in Rocky Ridge, The Hamptons, Tuscany, Nolan Hill and Redstone. She's also wanted for release order and probation breaches, theft and mischief. Provost is 5'7" and 126 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. Contact police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, calgarycrimestoppers.org or throug
  
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• RCMP seek suspect after Airdrie resident almost scammed out of $8,500

  07-09-2023 05:38
  
  Airdrie RCMP say culprits have pulled the so-called grandparent or parent scam again but this time, they didn't get away with any cash. An Airdrie man got a call from someone who sounded like his son. The victim was told RCMP had his son in custody and he needed $8,500 for bail. The scammers said they would send a private courier to get the money, using the code word "blue." The victim withdrew money but became suspicious and handed a man who came to his door an empty envelope. Police are lookin
  
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• Survey shows high number of post-secondary students have experienced sexual- and gender-based violence

  07-09-2023 04:50
  
  Almost half of Alberta's post-secondary students were victims of sexual- or gender-based violence over the past year, according to a survey commissioned by the provincial government. Nearly 13,000 post-secondary students were surveyed. Experts aren't surprised by the findings. "Historically, what we know about sexual assault is that the 15- to 24-year-old demographic is one of the hardest-hit demographics when it comes to sexual assault in our society," said Kristine Cassie, CEO of the Chinook S
  
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• 96 E. coli cases linked to outbreak at Calgary daycares; 22 children in hospital: AHS

  07-09-2023 04:27
  
  The number of children sickened by a massive E. coli outbreak at 11 Calgary-area daycares has now doubled. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says 96 cases have been confirmed as of Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-two children are in hospital due to serious symptoms — 16 at the Alberta Children's Hospital and the rest at the Peter Lougheed Centre. "We have dedicated teams of specialists focused on diagnosing and supporting any children who present to the emergency room or may need to be admitted,"
  
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• How electric vehicle insurance compares to gasoline-powered vehicles

  07-09-2023 03:58
  
  As Canada's electric vehicle industry grows, more Canadians are making the switch to electric in hopes of saving on fuel and insurance costs. However, the total costs all depend on how much you drive, what vehicle you purchase and where you charge your car, to name a few factors. Before you make the switch, here are some price factors to consider. HOW MUCH IS INSURANCE? Similar to gas-powered vehicles, insurance rates for electric vehicles will vary depending on the person's driving history, loc
  
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• Yellowknife evacuees begin long-awaited return home

  07-09-2023 03:45
  
  "I miss my grandkids. I miss the hugs," said Alvina Morris with a laugh as she sat on her walker in front of the Westin Hotel. Morris is one of roughly 3,500 evacuees registered with the City of Calgary, forced from their homes by wildfire for the past three weeks. "I was elated. I mean, when they said they can't give us a date but they're saying we're going to go home," Morris said. Scheduled flights are still limited with just one listed at YYC on Wednesday, but additional service is being add
  
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• Northwest Territories evacuees begin the long-awaited return home

  07-09-2023 03:45
  
  "I miss my grandkids. I miss the hugs," said Alvina Morris with a laugh as she sat on her walker in front of the Westin Hotel. Morris is one of roughly 3,500 evacuees registered with the City of Calgary, forced from their homes by wildfire for the past three weeks. "I was elated. I mean, when they said they can't give us a date but they're saying we're going to go home," Morris said. Scheduled flights are still limited with just one listed at YYC on Wednesday, but additional service is being add
  
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• Prominent Edmonton developer linked to Castle Downs condo at risk of collapse

  07-09-2023 02:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The residents of Castledowns Pointe have many questions, including who built the Edmonton property engineers say could collapse and what happens next?
  
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• 11 cats dropped off in boxes at a Lethbridge animal shelter after hours - My Lethbridge Now

  07-09-2023 01:50 via news.google.com
  
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• Calf prices in Alberta hit record high amid drought conditions

  07-09-2023 01:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Experts say a shrinking cow herd is driving demand and that's pushing up calf prices to the highest they have ever been. It’s a pay day many ranchers have been banking on.
  
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• Lethbridge campuses 'bustling again' as post-secondary students ... - CTV News Calgary

  07-09-2023 01:02 via news.google.com
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• 'Campus bustling again': Students return to Lethbridge College, University of Lethbridge

  07-09-2023 01:02
  
  Wednesday marked the start of a new academic calendar at both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge. "It’s an exciting time for all of us, to have students back on campus and roaming the halls," said Kathleen Massey, vice-provost of students at the University of Lethbridge. More than 8,400 students, including 3,000 first-year students, are enrolled at the university for the fall semester. Massey says that’s a 1.5 per cent increase compared to fall 2022.    &nb
  
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• CFLPA initiates investigation into Elks-Stamps game amid air quality concerns

  07-09-2023 00:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CFL Players' Association says Occupational Health and Safety is investigating the CFL's decision to play the Elks-Stampeders game Monday despite Calgary's smoky conditions.
  
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• Victim of Sunalta stabbing rushed to hospital with serious injuries

  07-09-2023 00:45
  
  Calgary police are investigating a stabbing in Sunalta on Wednesday that sent one man to hospital with serious injuries. Police say officers were called to the 1800 block of 11 Avenue S.W. at 3:40 p.m. for reports of an altercation.The victim had multiple stab wounds, according to police.  EMS transported him to hospital in potentially life-threatening condition.Police took one person into custody at the scene.  Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 403-266
  
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• New Lethbridge LDS temple to be built on west side of city - Global News

  07-09-2023 00:39 via news.google.com
  
  New Lethbridge LDS temple to be built on west side of city  Global News
  
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• New Lethbridge LDS temple to be built on west side of city

  07-09-2023 00:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The future Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Lethbridge will be constructed at the intersection of Whoop Up Drive and Mauretania Road.
  
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• Fort Macleod Emergency Department to temporarily close - Lethbridge News Now

  07-09-2023 00:32 via news.google.com
  
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• CFLPA initiates investigation into Elks-Stamps game amid air quality ... - Lethbridge News Now

  07-09-2023 00:31 via news.google.com
  
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• Reuse Rendezvous returning to Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  07-09-2023 00:12 via news.google.com
  
  Reuse Rendezvous returning to Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Victim of fatal stabbing in Copperfield identified; suspects remain at large

  07-09-2023 00:11
  
  Calgary police have identified the 18-year-old victim of a fatal stabbing in the Copperfield community Tuesday night. Danillo Canales Glenn was bear-sprayed and stabbed during a brief altercation with two unknown individuals at a basketball court in the 0-100 block of Copperstone Road S.E. around 7:45 p.m. EMS and police were called and the victim was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. He later died, marking the city's 13th homicide of 2023. The victim had two friends with him when
  
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