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• Death of man in Pineridge home investigated by Calgary police

  24-09-2023 23:50
  
  Calgary police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the community of Pineridge on Sunday. Officers were called to a home in the 2000 block of 65 Street N.E. at noon for reports of a man in medical distress. When they arrived, officers found a man dead inside the home. While police are classifying the death as "suspicious" at this time, the homicide unit is investigating and will be speaking with witnesses. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. Anyone with information on the
  
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• Friend, community members remember 'humble,' 'genuine' Mountie ... - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2023 23:11 via news.google.com
  
  Friend, community members remember 'humble,' 'genuine' Mountie ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• RCMP say shelter-in-place advisory has been lifted for residents of Champion, Alta.

  24-09-2023 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a news release, a man wanted for several offences was believed to be in a residence in the hamlet.
  
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• Mounties ask residents of Champion, Alta. to shelter in place

  24-09-2023 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a news release, a man wanted for several offences is believed to be in a residence in the hamlet.
  
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• Shelter in place warning lifted in Champion, Alta.

  24-09-2023 21:20
  
  RCMP say a shelter in place advisory issued for the southern Alberta hamlet of Champion has been lifted. The warning was issued just after 1 p.m. on Sunday. RCMP warned they were attempting to take a wanted man into custody, and said there would be a "large police presence" in the area as they searched for him. In an update sent out at around 2:45 p.m., RCMP said Tyler Trodden, 39, had been arrested without incident. Todden is charged with "numerous offences" that happened in Coleman, Alta., on
  
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• Shelter in place warning issued in Champion, Alta., over wanted man

  24-09-2023 21:20
  
  RCMP are asking residents living in the southern Alberta hamlet of Champion to shelter in place as they attempt to take a wanted man into custody. There's a large police presence in the area as officers try to locate the suspect, who is believed to be in a residence in the area. As efforts to find and arrest the man continue, RCMP are requesting people remain inside. Champion is located roughly 120 kilometres southeast of Calgary.
  
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• QMJHL names new top goaltender award after legendary netminder ... - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2023 21:05 via news.google.com
  
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• House Speaker Anthony Rota apologizes after inviting man who fought for Nazis to Parliament

  24-09-2023 21:01
  
  Several Jewish advocacy organizations condemned members of Parliament on Sunday for giving a standing ovation to a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Ottawa on Friday, MPs honoured 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for the First Ukrainian Division, in the House of Commons. Hunka was invited by Speaker Anthony Rota, who introduced him. "I am very proud to say that he is from North Bay and from my riding of Nip
  
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• Hundreds head to 2023 Calgary Bridal Expo at Telus Convention Centre

  24-09-2023 20:35
  
  Thousands of soon-to-be brides are flocking to the Telus Convention Centre on Sunday for the 2023 Calgary Bridal Expo. Visitors can learn about the latest wedding trends and check out cakes, photography, invitations and flowers from more than 100 local vendors. There's also a diverse selection of dresses on display; not only can attendees peruse (and buy) a countless number of wedding gowns, they're also able to see a number of bridesmaid dresses, mother-in-law dresses and special occasion dress
  
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• Canucks sign defenceman Sawyer Mynio to three-year, entry-level ... - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2023 20:05 via news.google.com
  
  Canucks sign defenceman Sawyer Mynio to three-year, entry-level ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Quebec public security probes domestic violence bracelet failure ... - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2023 18:49 via news.google.com
  
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• One dead, two injured after building collapses in north-end Montreal - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2023 18:39 via news.google.com
  
  One dead, two injured after building collapses in north-end Montreal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian autoworkers ratify deal with Ford Motor Company

  24-09-2023 18:28
  
  Five days after reaching a tentative deal, Unifor members have voted to ratify a new three-year collective agreement with the Ford Motor Company. Over this weekend, 5,600 Ford workers across Canada cast their vote regarding whether or not to approve a new contract offered by Ford, which the union called the “largest negotiated general wage increase in Unifor and CAW history.” Voting wrapped up at 10 a.m. on Sunday, and according to a post on social media and press release, Unifor mem
  
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• Hot rental market makes search 'stressful' for many -- and it won't get better soon

  24-09-2023 17:42
  
  On the hunt for a rental home in Calgary over the last six weeks, Marissa Giesinger and her boyfriend trawled through listings morning, noon and night, only to find most come along with dozens of applications and a steep price tag. As an added difficulty, many landlords are unwelcoming to the couple's brood -- dogs Kado and Rosco and a cat named Jester. "We made the tough decision recently to house our dogs with someone else until we can find a place that's affordable and we can take both of the
  
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• NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from ... - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2023 17:01 via news.google.com
  
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• Man rushed to hospital amid Ship and Anchor eating contest

  24-09-2023 16:11
  
  Calgary paramedics took a man to hospital in life-threatening condition on Saturday after an incident at the Ship and Anchor pub. Paramedics were called to the bar, located in the 500 block of 17 Avenue S.W., at 6 p.m. for reports of a man in medical distress. Medics were told there was an Oktoberfest-themed eating contest going on, but say they were not able to determine if that is what led to the medical incident. Attendees said it included eating bratwurst on a bun, and said the man taken to
  
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• Man rushed to hospital amid eating contest at Calgary's Ship and Anchor pub

  24-09-2023 16:11
  
  Calgary paramedics took a man to hospital in life-threatening condition on Saturday after an incident at the Ship and Anchor pub. Paramedics were called to the bar, located in the 500 block of 17 Avenue S.W., at 6 p.m. for reports of a man in medical distress. Medics were told there was an Oktoberfest-themed eating contest going on, but say they were not able to determine if that is what led to the medical incident. Attendees said it included eating bratwurst on a bun, and said the man taken to
  
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• Man hospitalized in life-threatening condition after incident at Calgary pub holding eating contest

  24-09-2023 16:11
  
  Calgary paramedics took a man to hospital in life-threatening condition on Saturday after an incident at the Ship and Anchor pub. Paramedics were called to the bar, located in the 500 block of 17 Avenue S.W., at 6 p.m. for reports of a man in medical distress. Medics were told there was an Oktoberfest-themed eating contest going on, but say they were not able to determine if that is what led to the medical incident. Attendees said it included eating bratwurst on a bun, and said the man taken to
  
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• Key to mending broken labour relations is fixing inflation, RBC economists say

  24-09-2023 14:00
  
  High inflation is driving workers to take labour action in the fight for wage increases, according to a new report by Canada's largest bank that says more turbulence could be on the way for Canadian labour relations. According to the report published by RBC Economics on Sept. 20, unfilled workdays due to labour stoppages rose 49 per cent in 2022 compared to the 10-year average leading up to the pandemic.The latest on inflation in CanadaConflicts between employers and workers haven’t slowed
  
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• Stanback earns measure of redemption by leading Alouettes to 28-11 win over Stamps

  24-09-2023 05:59
  
  After scoring a touchdown to put an exclamation point on a 28-11 win for his Montreal Alouettes over the Calgary Stampeders, William Stanback breathed a sigh of relief. The 29-year-old running back from Hempstead, N.Y., had reason to feel nervous before stepping onto the field at McMahon Stadium in front of 22,321 fans on Saturday afternoon. After all, it was here where he broke his ankle in a season-opening 30-27 loss to the Stampeders on June 9, 2022, before subsequently missing the next 13 ga
  
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• Hurricanes Beat Broncos 5-2, Sweep Opening Weekend ... - Canadian Hockey League

  24-09-2023 05:48 via news.google.com
  
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• HKO-WHL-Sums-Lethbridge-Swift Current - Times Union

  24-09-2023 05:40 via news.google.com
  
  HKO-WHL-Sums-Lethbridge-Swift Current  Times Union
  
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• Dabrowski, Routliffe lose in women's doubles final at Guadalajara ... - Lethbridge News Now

  24-09-2023 01:50 via news.google.com
  
  Dabrowski, Routliffe lose in women's doubles final at Guadalajara ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgarians walk in support of veterans to raise awareness for mental-health initiatives

  24-09-2023 00:09
  
  Calgary veterans, both active and retired, walked alongside family members and friends for the sixth annual Canadian Walk for Veterans on Saturday at South Glenmore Park. The five-kilometre walk aims to raise awareness for the families of veterans who play a critical role in enhancing the support of those who suffer from service-health-related conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)."My father was a survivor of the residential school system in Manitoba, but he was also a veteran
  
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