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• 'No Means No': Protesters express frustration over tribunal order to allow major Canmore developments

  12-10-2023 23:51
  
  Dozens of protesters in Canmore are expressing their frustration over a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision to allow two major developments on the town’s eastern edge to proceed that would almost double the area’s population. Demonstrators held signs Thursday in opposition of the Three Sisters Mountain Village (TSMV) and Smith Creek projects outside of an event hosted by the Bow Valley Builders and Developers Association. The event was attended by Premier Danielle Smith and some
  
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• Danielle Smith’s visit to House of Commons environment committee cancelled

  12-10-2023 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's scheduled appearance before a House of Commons environment committee next week has been cancelled.
  
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• 'She's a great companion': Canmore man and his dog are 'bikepacking' around the world

  12-10-2023 23:49
  
  John Freeman and his six-year-old dog Mira are driving south to finish their trip through Mexico then onto South America. The two are set to conquer the North and South American leg of their goal to bikepack in seven continents. "In a couple of days I'll be at the Mexican border and I'll continue riding down to Chihuahua and then over into the Copper Canyons," said Freeman. "A friend is going to meet me there and we're going to do some exploration through the canyons, they became famous from the
  
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• Lethbridge Police Service asking for public's help identifying break ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 23:48 via news.google.com
  
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• Alberta premier's visit to House of Commons environment committee ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 23:42 via news.google.com
  
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• Hurricanes return from road trip only to come short in goalie duel against Wheat Kings

  12-10-2023 23:21
  
  The Lethbridge Hurricanes returned home Wednesday night but their power play was again missing in action, resulting in a 1-0 overtime loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Nate Danielson scored with a little over one minute remaining in overtime to give Brandon the win. The Hurricanes outshot Brandon 36-34 on the night but were blanked by Wheat King goaltender Carson Bjarnason on six power play opportunities. That included an overtime man advantage that included a crossbar being hit by Joe Arnsten, b
  
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• City of Lethbridge adds more electric vehicles to their fleet - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 22:43 via news.google.com
  
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• Alberta rules out Quebec pension model despite promise to wait for public feedback

  12-10-2023 22:22
  
  Finance Minister Nate Horner says if Alberta abandons the Canada Pension Plan to run its own stand-alone fund, it will not adopt Quebec’s model, which mandates optimizing returns while also investing in the province. Horner’s comments come three weeks after Premier Danielle Smith said her government wants to hear from Albertans first before they make decisions such as whether to follow the Quebec model. “We don’t believe in going down the model that Quebec has,” Hor
  
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• Alberta announces telephone town halls to gauge public interest on quitting CPP

  12-10-2023 22:22
  
  The Alberta government will begin telephone town hall consultations with the public starting next week on whether to quit the Canada Pension Plan. A panel led by former provincial finance minister Jim Dinning says there will be five 90-minute town hall discussions over six weeks, each session focused on getting feedback from a different region. Dinning says the focus of the debate will be on the findings of a third-party report commissioned by the government. The report by pension analyst LifeWo
  
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• Alberta to use telephone town halls to gauge public interest on quitting CPP

  12-10-2023 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government will begin telephone town hall consultations with the public starting next week on whether to quit the Canada Pension Plan.
  
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• Riders' defensive back Williams following in his father's footsteps - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 22:15 via news.google.com
  
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• Got an old laptop or printer gathering dust? Keep it out of the landfill, donate to ERA Saturday

  12-10-2023 22:09
  
  Green Calgary and the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) are teaming up to collect e-waste this Saturday. That means between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., everyone is invited to bring their old iPhones, faxes, dot matrix printers or any other old electronic equipment to 1315 73rd Avenue S.E., which is the ERA head office. The donations will help the ERA redirect laptops and other electronic items to charities across the city, in the process keeping unnecessary items out of the landfill. Items being ac
  
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• Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 22:02 via news.google.com
  
  Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ‘A spectacle of beauty’: Annular solar eclipse this weekend

  12-10-2023 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  In Canada, the eclipse will be partial, though B.C. will see 70 to 80 per cent of the sun covered. Eastern Canada will see 10 to 20 per cent.
  
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• Residents reminded of cooking safety during Fire Prevention Week - My Lethbridge Now

  12-10-2023 21:21 via news.google.com
  
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• Canadian team of 473 athletes to compete in Pan American Games - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 21:15 via news.google.com
  
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• 8-game suspension given to Edmonton hockey player whose skate sliced opponent's neck

  12-10-2023 21:05
  
  An Edmonton junior hockey player has been banned from his league for about six weeks for a "kicking motion" that sliced open an opponent's neck. On Sept. 27, Richie Compo of the Junior Braves was rushed to hospital in an ambulance when he was cut during a game at the Castle Downs Recreation Centre in north Edmonton. Nate Plaunt of the South West Zone Oil Kings was given a match penalty with 57 seconds left. In his incident report, the game's referee said he penalized Plaunt for "deliberately kic
  
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• Bernie Sanders to address NDP convention in pre-recorded video - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 20:53 via news.google.com
  
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• Break-and-enter suspect's departure interrupted by arrival of Three Hills RCMP

  12-10-2023 20:36
  
  A Sylvan Lake man has been charged after he was caught breaking into a home by three RCMP officers. On Sunday, at around 4:15 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a report of a break-and-enter in progress, while the home owner was home, hiding inside. Police arrived at the same time the suspect was spotted fleeing in a vehicle. Officers were able to locate the suspect after he lit a fire in a field to try and get away from the police. The vehicle was confirmed to be stolen, and officers recovered
  
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• Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services partners with Blood Tribe ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 20:33 via news.google.com
  
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• Blood Tribe, Lethbridge emergency services collaborate for fire ... - My Lethbridge Now

  12-10-2023 20:21 via news.google.com
  
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• Happy Howl-oween! Send us photos of your pets dressed up in costume

  12-10-2023 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Send us a photo of your pet all dressed up for Halloween for a chance to be featured in our coverage.
  
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• NHL's Ottawa Senators enter jersey sponsorship agreement with CIBC - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 19:30 via news.google.com
  
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• Goalies steal the show as Hurricanes shutout by visiting Wheat Kings - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 19:30 via news.google.com
  
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• Man charged in 2022 hit-and-run that injured multiple pedestrians

  12-10-2023 19:15
  
  Police have laid charges in connection with a hit-and-run collision that injured three pedestrians in the summer of 2022. In a news release Thursday, Calgary police said they were called to the area of Fourth Street S.W. in between Sixth Avenue S.W. and Seventh Avenue S.W. on Aug. 27, 2022 for a hit-and-run involving pedestrians. A four-door sedan was travelling north in the right lane. As it passed through Seventh Avenue S.W., it struck a parked and unoccupied car and mounted the curb, sideswip
  
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• Lethbridge's Coby Iwaasa to compete at 2023 Pan American Games - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 19:12 via news.google.com
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Saskatchewan tables school pronoun bill, invokes ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 19:12 via news.google.com
  
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• 10 things to do in and around Calgary this weekend (Oct. 13-15)

  12-10-2023 19:07
  
  If you're hoping to get out of the house this weekend and have some fun, there are plenty of local events and activities you can check out. Here's a look at just 10 of the things you and your family can do in and around Calgary this weekend: Rocky Mountain Wine and Food FestivalWhat: The Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival features savory bites, sweet treats, wine, beer, spirits and other adult beverages from hundreds of exhibitors. When: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 12 p.m. – 1
  
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• Hurricanes trade Hayden Smith to Everett Silvertips - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 18:57 via news.google.com
  
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• Alberta startup using tech and AI to track dairy cow health

  12-10-2023 18:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The iClassifier technology can be used through a mobile app or in a customized stall equipped with special cameras and imaging equipment and processed using a unique AI algorithm.
  
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• Multiple events planned for Waste Reduction Week in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 18:28 via news.google.com
  
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• Flames' Chris Snow to be laid to rest following memorial service

  12-10-2023 18:23
  
  A memorial service for the Calgary Flames' Chris Snow will be held Thursday afternoon. The Flames' vice-president of data/analytics and assistant general manager died on Sept. 30 after years of battling the terminal illness, ALS. Snow was 42. ALS is a progressive nervous system disease affecting brain cells and the spinal cord, and causes a loss of muscle control. Snow’s wife Kelsie and kids Cohen and Willa were part of the Flames season opener on Wednesday, dropping the puck for a ceremon
  
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• Flames assistant GM Chris Snow to be laid to rest following memorial service

  12-10-2023 18:23
  
  A memorial service for the Calgary Flames' Chris Snow will be held Thursday afternoon. The Flames' vice-president of data/analytics and assistant general manager died on Sept. 30 after years of battling the terminal illness, ALS. Snow was 42. ALS is a progressive nervous system disease affecting brain cells and the spinal cord, and causes a loss of muscle control. Snow’s wife Kelsie and kids Cohen and Willa were part of the Flames season opener on Wednesday, dropping the puck for a ceremon
  
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• Flames assistant GM Chris Snow laid to rest following memorial service

  12-10-2023 18:23
  
  A memorial service for the Calgary Flames' Chris Snow was held Thursday afternoon. The Flames' vice-president of data/analytics and assistant general manager died on Sept. 30 after years of battling the terminal illness, ALS. “It's a tough day, we never wanted to be here,” said Flames general manager Craig Conroy. “We were hoping to do this in about 25 years. That’s what we used to talk about.” Flames legend Lanny McDonald and arrived to pay his respects along
  
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• TC Energy names former CEO Hal Kvisle as chair of new liquids pipeline spinoff

  12-10-2023 18:22
  
  TC Energy Corp. is bringing back former chief executive Hal Kvisle to serve as chair of the board of the new liquids pipeline company it plans to spin off. Kvisle was president and chief executive of TransCanada Corp., now named TC Energy, from 2001 to 2010. TC Energy announced plans in July to split into two separate companies. The plan will see TC Energy focus on natural gas infrastructure as well as nuclear, pumped hydro energy storage and new energy opportunities, while the new liquids pipel
  
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• Hall & Oates earworm finally canned as Leafs' goal celebration song - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 18:09 via news.google.com
  
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• RCMP encourage residents to squash seasonal crime this fall - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 17:42 via news.google.com
  
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• Quebec premier inaugurates vast la Romaine hydro project on North ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 17:27 via news.google.com
  
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• Canada's Leylah Fernandez advances to quarterfinals at Hong ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 17:24 via news.google.com
  
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• Winners of Outstanding Young Farmers Program Memorial ... - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 17:22 via news.google.com
  
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• Calling all reduce, reuse & recycle rockstars! - City of Lethbridge

  12-10-2023 17:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Man, possibly armed, arrested on Thursday morning: police

  12-10-2023 16:59
  
  Calgary police arrested a man Thursday morning after they say he was threatening passersby with a weapon. Officials told CTV News that officers responded to a disturbance at 3 Street and 7 Avenue S.E. They were told that a man was crossing the road while holding a firearm and was threatening anyone who came near. Police arrested the man a short time later, but did not say if a firearm was recovered. There is no information on charges. Police continue to investigate.
  
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• First two military evacuation flights airlift Canadians out of Israel

  12-10-2023 16:34
  
  The first two Canadian Armed Forces evacuation flights left Israel Thursday airlifting an estimated 281 Canadian citizens and their families out of the country. The first flight carrying 128 passengers left Tel Aviv Thursday afternoon, and landed safely in Athens, while the second carrying 153 passengers, is expected to land safely later this evening, according to senior government officials. "The safety and security of Canadians at home and abroad is always our top priority. The situation on th
  
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• First two Canadian military evacuation flights airlift 281 out of Israel

  12-10-2023 16:34
  
  The first two Canadian Armed Forces evacuation flights left Israel Thursday airlifting 281 Canadian citizens and their families out of the country. The first flight carrying 128 passengers left Tel Aviv Thursday afternoon, and landed safely in Athens, while the second carrying 153 passengers, is expected to land safely later this evening, according to senior government officials. "The safety and security of Canadians at home and abroad is always our top priority. The situation on the ground is v
  
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• First Canadian evacuation flight leaves Israel with 130 passengers on board

  12-10-2023 16:34
  
  The first Canadian Armed Forces evacuation flight airlifting Canadian citizens and their families out of Israel has departed with approximately 130 passengers on board, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Thursday morning. "We're working tirelessly to assist Canadians in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza," Blair said in a post on "X," formerly known as Twitter. "We will continue to be there for Canadians who need help." Departing from the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, the two military CC-150 A
  
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• First Canadian evacuation flight from Israel lands in Athens, 130 passengers on board

  12-10-2023 16:34
  
  The first Canadian Armed Forces evacuation flight airlifting Canadian citizens and their families out of Israel has safely landed in Athens, with approximately 130 passengers on board, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Bill Blair confirmed the flight had departed, stating the federal government was "working tirelessly to assist Canadians in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza," in a post on "X," formerly known as Twitter. "We will contin
  
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• Province boosting support for women in STEM - Lethbridge News Now

  12-10-2023 16:22 via news.google.com
  
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• Greenpeace files complaint against Suncor over climate risk disclosures

  12-10-2023 16:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  An environmental group has lodged a formal complaint with the Alberta Securities Commission over Suncor Energy Inc.'s climate risk disclosures.
  
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• IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating sports bodies in Ukraine

  12-10-2023 15:54
  
  After nearly 20 months of waging war in Ukraine, Russia was suspended by the IOC on Thursday for a land grab in sports administration. The International Olympic Committee's executive board imposed the suspension on the Russian Olympic Committee for a breach of the Olympic Charter -- a book of rules and principles for international sports bodies -- by incorporating sports councils in four regions in eastern Ukraine.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV NewsRussian Olympic officials provoked t
  
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• Greenpeace files securities complaint against Suncor over climate risk disclosures

  12-10-2023 14:43
  
  An environmental group has lodged a formal complaint with the Alberta Securities Commission over Suncor Energy Inc.'s climate risk disclosures. Greenpeace Canada says Suncor may have failed to provide full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts in its forward-looking financial statements. Greenpeace senior energy strategist Keith Stewart says the Calgary-based oil giant used to prepare an annual report on climate-related risks, which included the disclosure of business strategy risk an
  
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