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• Lethbridge Police Service Selling K9 Calendars To Support Local ... - Bridge City News

  19-10-2023 23:56
  
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• Suspect charged in brazen daytime officer-involved shooting connected to September Seton shootings: police

  19-10-2023 23:40
  
  A Calgary man has been charged in relation to a September shooting after he was taken into custody by police following an officer-involved shooting in northeast Calgary Wednesday afternoon that left one man dead, a police officer hospitalized, and local business owners flabbergasted. On Saturday, Sept. 30, around 2:45 p.m., a driver phoned in a shooting between two vehicles on westbound Glenmore Trail near 37 Street S.W. Both vehicles fled that scene and no injuries were reported. Around a half-
  
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• Suspect charged following brazen Falconridge officer-involved shooting: police

  19-10-2023 23:40
  
  A Calgary man has been charged after he was taken into custody by police following an officer-involved shooting in northeast Calgary Wednesday afternoon that left one man dead, a police officer hospitalized, and local business owners flabbergasted. Police said the arrest on Wednesday was connected to a late September shooting. On Saturday, Sept. 30, around 2:45 p.m., a driver phoned in a shooting between two vehicles on westbound Glenmore Trail near 37 Street S.W. Both vehicles fled that scene a
  
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• Local businesses react to brazen daytime officer-involved shooting

  19-10-2023 23:40
  
  Wednesday is a day Max Belmonte will never forget. "It just happened so quick," the manager of Trail Tire Auto Centres said. "I was sitting behind my desk and I heard three pops. I saw a little bit of smoke coming from where I heard and I looked through and all other police came in and converged where the shooting started." Belmonte had a perfect line of sight to a daytime shooting that ended with one officer struck, one suspect dead and a second suspect taken into police custody. "I asked my gu
  
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• Flames draft pick Topi Ronni accused of rape in Finland

  19-10-2023 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary Flames draft pick Topi Ronni is under investigation in his native Finland after being accused of rape. The alleged incident occurred two years ago, when Ronni was a minor.
  
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• Opposition NDP seeking investigation into government's pension ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 23:20
  
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• Some Alberta pharmacists cancelling COVID-19 vaccine appointments amid supply shortages

  19-10-2023 23:15
  
  Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout for booster immunizations began on Monday, but pharmacies across the province are already experiencing shortages of supply with some being forced to cancel appointments. Cambrian Pharmacy in northwest Calgary ordered its supply in early October ahead of bookings opening up on Oct. 10, but it already has a massive waitlist for the COVID-19 vaccine. “In my situation, I have at least 200 people on my waitlist for the COVID shot,” said pharmacy ma
  
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• Art installation aims to disproves myths around sexual assault - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 23:06
  
  Art installation aims to disproves myths around sexual assault  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hillhurst neighbours set to host a treat accessibly event 10 days before Halloween

  19-10-2023 23:04
  
  It's hard for kids with limited mobility to walk up front steps and ring a bell at Halloween for treats. So for the second year in a row, people living on a Hillhurst street are bringing candies down their steps and out to the kids two weekends before Halloween. "By setting up on the street, making everything at a flat level, there's no steps," said John Johnston, who lives on 10A Street N.W. "There's nothing to navigate, people can just go along however they want to travel and everything's brou
  
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• Report suggests carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight

  19-10-2023 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Carbon capture and storage is key to greening the electricity grid, but meeting the proposed time frame laid out by Ottawa will be extremely difficult, a new report says.
  
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• Suspect in southeast Calgary sex assault sought; police look to public for help

  19-10-2023 22:48
  
  A woman was sexually assaulted while walking in southeast Calgary one morning in August, police say. Having come up empty in the search for a suspect, investigators are now asking for the public's aid. The incident happened around 8 a.m. on Aug. 29, along 36 Street S.E. toward Memorial Drive. Police say the woman was groped from behind by an unknown assailant, who then fled from the area on foot and was long gone when officers arrived. Though he hasn't been identified, investigators have a descr
  
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• Flames prospect Topi Ronni accused of rape; taking time away from Finnish team

  19-10-2023 22:46
  
  A Calgary Flames prospect has been accused of rape and is taking time away from his team in Finland. Topi Ronni, selected in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, is suspected of a sexual assault that occurred more than two years ago, according to a news release from SM-liiga club Tappara Tampere, translated from Finnish using Google Translate. The club said Ronni informed them about the alleged crime. "Today, I have received a summons application related to the matter. The last two or so
  
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• Hurricanes claim forward Leo Braillard off waivers - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 22:38
  
  Hurricanes claim forward Leo Braillard off waivers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary assault victim located, suspect in custody after manhunt

  19-10-2023 22:29
  
  Calgary police say an assault victim who sought help near the Telus Spark science centre on Monday has been located and is safe, and a suspect is in custody. The disturbing incident happened in a wooded area between the Calgary Zoo and Telus Spark. The woman, dressed in an oversized sweater and no pants, asked a passerby for help around 5 p.m., saying her boyfriend was trying to kill her, then left the area.  The incident sparked an extensive search, but police were unable to find her. The
  
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• Hurricanes edge Hitmen in overtime thriller at Enmax Centre

  19-10-2023 22:21
  
  The Hurricanes were outshot, blanked on the power play again and still managed to pull out a 3-2 victory in an overtime thriller against the Calgary Hitmen Wednesday night in Lethbridge. Logan Wormald scored 25 seconds into overtime to give the Hurricanes the win when he one-timed a pass from Brayden Edwards past Hitmen goalie Ethan Buenaventura into the Calgary net. It was Wormald's fourth of the season and second career overtime winner. Noah Chadwick and Miguel Marques scored the other goals f
  
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• Alberta court rejects challenge from law student to Oath of Allegiance to monarchy

  19-10-2023 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton law student, who is an Amritkhari Sikh, said he is only allowed to pledge allegiance to a divine being in the Sikh tradition and not Canada's monarch.
  
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• Alberta man convicted, fined for smuggling 3 prohibited gun parts into Canada

  19-10-2023 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada Border Services Agency says the man was arrested on Dec. 28, 2022, and that he pled guilty to one count of smuggling on Oct. 5.
  
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• Coaldale RCMP investigating theft of vehicles - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 21:30
  
  Coaldale RCMP investigating theft of vehicles  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• New mural showcases Inglewood's Indigenous past

  19-10-2023 21:27
  
  New immersive artwork along 9th Ave. S.E. is hoping to draw attention to Calgary's Indigenous history.  The West Gateway Mural was painted this summer on the west-facing wall of the Fairs Fair Books building.  It was created by Papaschase Cree artist and filmmaker Jesse Gouchey.  "The mural is at an intersection of Indigenous significance where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet Moh-kins-tsis," reads a press release. "The theme is to recognize the past and present, the existing vibrant
  
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• Calgary's snow-clearing plan includes 3 new things for 2023

  19-10-2023 21:12
  
  Officials with the City of Calgary say crews are ready to start clearing snowy roads when we get our first blast of winter. Though the weather in Calgary was downright beautiful on Thursday, the city held a news conference to speak about their plan for road clearing this winter, knowing the first snowfall of the season isn't far away. "By next Tuesday, I think we're expecting snow," said Chris Hewitt, manager of mobility maintenance. He says this year, there's slightly more equipment to use when
  
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• 3 vehicles, 1 trailer stolen overnight in Coalhurst: RCMP

  19-10-2023 21:10
  
  Coaldale RCMP are investigating after three vehicles and a trailer were reported stolen early Thursday morning. The vehicles. stolen from 6 Street and 4 Street in Coalhurst, include a dark blue 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, a white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, a white 2007 GMC Sierra and a red 2021 Royal enclosed trailer. Police said it appears the vehicles were forcefully entered, hotwired and driven away. They believe there may have been between three and five suspects involved. Anyone with informati
  
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• Jewish groups call on Trudeau to clarify Gaza blast comments, Canada won't comment on culpability

  19-10-2023 20:46
  
  Facing calls to clarify his previous comments, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday the Canadian government is working "rapidly" with allies to determine exactly what happened in the Gaza hospital blast that's become a point of contention amid the Israel-Hamas war. Calling it "the destruction of the hospital," Trudeau said Canada is taking the time needed to investigate "carefully" beyond the "preliminary evidence" before reaching any final conclusions. "We are taking this extremely serio
  
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• LPS celebrates 60 years of K9 Unit with 'pawsome' holiday calendar

  19-10-2023 20:42
  
  The Lethbridge Police Service's K9 Unit is celebrating its 60th year in service by offering a "pawsome" holiday gift idea to the community. Its K9 calendar features 12 months of police dogs and their handlers. The calendar is on sale now for $20, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to local organizations, including the Lethbridge and District Humane Society and Lethbridge Area Search and Rescue association. The first K9 dog, York, arrived in 1964 from a kennel in Devon, Alberta, and served w
  
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• Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation receives donation from Cor ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 19:27
  
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• Cavalry FC captain Marco Carducci up for Canadian Premier League Golden Glove award

  19-10-2023 19:17
  
  Cavalry FC goaltender Marco Carducci had his playoff preparations interrupted Thursday by the news that he's been nominated as the best goalkeeper in the Canadian Premier League for 2023. Carducci was joined on the short list by Forge FC’s Triston Henry and Valour FC’s Rayane Yesli. The winner, to be decided in a vote of CPL club technical leadership and media, will be announced Oct. 26 in Hamilton ahead of the Oct. 28 CPL final. Carducci is after his third Golden Glove award, having
  
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• RCMP investigating after cow carcasses dumped near McLean Creek, Alta.

  19-10-2023 19:12
  
  Alta. RCMP is looking for information after two cow carcasses were found dumped in the McLean Creek area. The two cows, one red and one black, were dumped after being slaughtered, RCMP said. The livestock brands on each of the cows’ left shoulders were tampered with before they were “improperly” disposed of. RCMP is asking anyone with information about these incidents or the owners of the cows to contact the livestock investigation unit at 403-701-1462. Tips can also be submitt
  
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• Potential students will get a chance to explore Lethbridge College at ... - My Lethbridge Now

  19-10-2023 19:03
  
  Potential students will get a chance to explore Lethbridge College at ...  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• 10 things to do in and around Calgary this weekend (Oct. 20-22)

  19-10-2023 18:40
  
  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: Fall Harvest Market in BearspawWhat: The Fall Harvest Market has been held at the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre for more than 40 years. It features more than 100 vendors. When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on O
  
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• Calgary is 48-hours away from it's coldest stretch since April

  19-10-2023 17:17
  
  The window is closing on comfortably finishing that last minute yard work, and Thursday and Friday would be a good time to prep the vehicle for the colder months. Daytime highs are expected to go from more than 10 C above seasonal on Thursday to 14 C below seasonal by Tuesday. Calgary started Thursday with some communities already at the average daytime high of 12 C, thanks to a high-pressure system drawing warmer air up into the southern portion of the province. The upper patterns are going to
  
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• 1 dead in crash on southbound Stoney Trail

  19-10-2023 14:28
  
  Calgary police are investigating an early morning fatal crash on the northeast section of Stoney Trail. At 3:28 a.m. Thursday, police were called to one of the overpasses in the southbound lanes of the ring road, near McKnight Boulevard N.E. A single vehicle had crashed at the scene. The age and gender of the victim have not been released. Police are asking witnesses to come forward with information.
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Police officer who liaised with Chris Barber to testify

  19-10-2023 13:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The officer who served as a go-between for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Chris Barber and police is expected to testify in his criminal trial.
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Police officer who liaised with Chris Barber testifies

  19-10-2023 13:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The officer who served as a go-between for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Chris Barber and police is expected to testify in his criminal trial.
  
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• RCMP tells owners to turn in guns after banned fully automatic model sold in Canada

  19-10-2023 12:24
  
  The RCMP has told owners to turn in fully automatic military surplus firearms after hundreds were misidentified and allowed into Canada for commercial sale. The Mounties say the registrar of firearms immediately froze records relating to the 245 prohibited guns upon discovery of the issue to prevent further sale or transfer of the firearms. The registrar believes three firearm businesses imported and registered the guns as semi-automatic Tavor X95s that are classified as restricted firearms and
  
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• Forceps severely injure 1 in 4 Canadian mothers when used in childbirth: study

  19-10-2023 12:00
  
  Mothers and birthing parents in Canada are severely injured in as many as one out of four deliveries involving forceps, according to a study published in the BMJ Thursday. The study's authors – epidemiologists, obstetricians, urogynecologists and community advocates from Canada and Sweden – found more than 10 years of evidence that forceps and vacuum deliveries in Canada are linked with a high rate of injury in mothers and babies. In fact, among high-income countries, Canada has the
  
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• Hurricanes Snap Skid With Overtime Win Over Hitmen - Lethbridge ... - Canadian Hockey League

  19-10-2023 09:00
  
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• Alberta's Persons Case Scholarship now open for students ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 07:49
  
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• HKO-WHL-Sums-Calgary-Lethbridge - Seattle PI

  19-10-2023 05:27
  
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• Red Wings beat Penguins 6-3 for 3rd straight victory - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 04:50
  
  Red Wings beat Penguins 6-3 for 3rd straight victory  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fort Macleod ER to be temporarily closed Thursday due to doctor shortage

  19-10-2023 02:50
  
  The Fort Macleod emergency department will be closed Thursday due to a doctor shortage. Alberta Health announced the closure just after noon on social media, saying that that the emergency department will be closed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.Due to a lack of physician coverage, the Fort Macleod Emergency Department will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19. Please call 911 if you have a medical emergency or Health Link at 811 for non-emergency health questions. &mdas
  
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• Former Canadian international Sean White confirmed as men's ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 02:00
  
  Former Canadian international Sean White confirmed as men's ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Crime wave prompts state of local emergency extension in Calling Lake

  19-10-2023 01:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  'The criminal activity and the gang situation in the community has as gotten to almost an all-time high at this point,' M.D. of Opportunity Reeve Marcel Auger said.
  
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• Calgary teen who dreamed of studying at McGill now looking elsewhere after Quebec's new tuition policy

  19-10-2023 01:37
  
  Daniel Miksha left his home in Calgary to study at McGill University three years ago and it was a decision he doesn't regret. "I think having a French background, living in a French city, really gives a lot of cultural richness to your life. That's something I genuinely enjoy, and the quality of education you can receive here as well is exceptional," says the 21-year-old neuroscience student. Daniel's younger sister, Helen, is currently finishing Grade 12 at Henry Wise Wood High School in Calgar
  
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• Calgary teen gives up on McGill dream after Quebec doubles tuition for some university students

  19-10-2023 01:37
  
  Daniel Miksha left his home in Calgary to study at McGill University three years ago and it was a decision he doesn't regret. "I think having a French background, living in a French city, really gives a lot of cultural richness to your life. That's something I genuinely enjoy, and the quality of education you can receive here as well is exceptional," says the 21-year-old neuroscience student. Daniel's younger sister, Helen, is currently finishing Grade 12 at Henry Wise Wood High School in Calgar
  
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• Power players: Bandits win 9th straight game as Cale Makar makes a little NHL history

  19-10-2023 01:10
  
  If you're a junior hockey goaltender looking for a way to pile up some shutouts, get to Brooks. Brendan Holahan earned his first career AJHL shutout Tuesday night in Fort McMurray as the Brooks Bandits blanked the Oil Barons 5-0 in a game played at Centerfire Place. It was Brooks' ninth win in a row and fourth shutout in 12 games overall as the Bandits' record improved to 11-1. Ty Mason, Jack Kachkowski, Parker Lalonde, Caelen Fitzpatrick and Logan Sawyer scored for the Bandits. Final shots favo
  
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• Google doodle recognizes Calgarian Violet King Henry

  19-10-2023 00:25
  
  A famous Calgarian known for breaking barriers as the first Black woman to practise law in Canada is being recognized by Google. The search engine's 'doodle' cartoon featured Violet King Henry on its home page on Oct. 18, which would have been her 94th birthday. She's drawn wearing courtroom attire and holding a legal handbook to commemorate her lifelong legacy.King Henry's birth date of Oct. 18, 1929, also happens to fall on Persons Day – the day women in Canada were historically defined
  
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• University of Lethbridge hosts Canada West Rugby 15s Championship - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 00:20
  
  University of Lethbridge hosts Canada West Rugby 15s Championship  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police identify suspicious male reported at University of Lethbridge ... - Lethbridge News Now

  19-10-2023 00:16
  
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• Memorial Event To Pay Tribute To Lethbridge Disc Golfer - Bridge City News

  19-10-2023 00:11
  
  Memorial Event To Pay Tribute To Lethbridge Disc Golfer  Bridge City News
  
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• Calgary police officer shot, residents asked to avoid Falconridge Plaza

  19-10-2023 00:05
  
  A member of the Calgary Police Service was shot on Wednesday afternoon. Calgary police say officers were attempting to arrest a suspect in the 5700 block of Falsbridge Drive N.E. at 1 p.m. when "gunfire was exchanged," resulting in the officer and a suspect being shot. Police say the officer was transported to hospital in stable condition. A source tells CTV News the officer's injuries were serious but non-life-threatening. The suspect who was shot was declared dead at the scene, police say. A s
  
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• Calgary police officer shot during Thursday exchange of gunfire

  19-10-2023 00:05
  
  A police officer and a suspect were shot on Wednesday afternoon during the execution of a high-risk search warrant in a northeast Calgary parking lot. The officer was taken to hospital in stable condition. The suspect is dead. Another suspect suffered minor injuries in the altercation with police and is in custody. Police say officers were attempting an arrest in the 5700 block of Falsbridge Drive N.E. at 1 p.m. when "gunfire was exchanged," resulting in the officer and one suspect being shot. "
  
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