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• Lethbridge Hurricanes look toward weekend following big OT win - CTV News Calgary

  20-10-2023 23:33
  Lethbridge Hurricanes look toward weekend following big OT win  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes look toward weekend following big OT win

  20-10-2023 23:33
  
  It's a big weekend for the Lethbridge Hurricanes, as they look to grow their win streak following a big victory over the Calgary Hitmen earlier this week. The Enmax Centre exploded Wednesday night when 'Canes forward Logan Wormald netted the overtime game-winner over the Hitmen. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the 'Canes, helping right the ship ahead of this weekend, when the 'Canes take on the Red Deer Rebels and the Hitmen. "It's a good weekend coming up with a lot of energy
  
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• Diamond Valley community bands together to form sustainable living centre

  20-10-2023 23:22
  
  Three years in the making, the Diamond Valley Sustainable Living Centre will open its doors on Saturday. The centre focuses on programs to educate the community about recycling and upcycling, along with food, water and energy security. Susan Kristoferson and her husband, Larry Kapustka, are co-founders and financial backers of the project who have a goal of building a strong community spirit while empowering people to reduce their environmental footprint. "We want people to realize possibilities
  
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• Young Calgarians honoured for bravery, courage, and quick thinking at annual 911 Heroes Awards Ceremony

  20-10-2023 22:48
  
  The City of Calgary is recognizing the quick thinking, calmness and bravery of seven young individuals who went above and beyond during an emergency to help someone in need. The annual 911 Heroes Awards Ceremony held Friday honoured children as young as 10-years-old who were able to get in contact with first responders in the events of car crashes, assaults, fires, and home emergencies. Deputy Chief of Calgary 911 Operations Glenda Sahlen said the kids were nominated by emergency communications
  
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• 'Stay in the CPP,' Poilievre says as Alberta pension debate continues

  20-10-2023 22:48
  
  Federal Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Albertans to stay in the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), as the debate about the province’s proposal to exit the retirement savings program continues. “The division today on the CPP is entirely the result of Justin Trudeau attacking the Alberta economy,” Poilievre said in an emailed statement Friday. “I encourage Albertans to stay in the CPP. As Prime Minister, I will protect and secure the CPP for Albertans a
  
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• Poilievre latest to tell Alberta to 'stay in the CPP' as opposition mounts

  20-10-2023 22:48
  
  Federal Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Albertans to stay in the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), as the debate about the province’s proposal to exit the retirement savings program continues. “The division today on the CPP is entirely the result of Justin Trudeau attacking the Alberta economy,” Poilievre said in an emailed statement Friday. “I encourage Albertans to stay in the CPP. As prime minister, I will protect and secure the CPP for Albertans a
  
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• What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: October 20, 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  20-10-2023 22:34
  
  What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: October 20, 2023  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Klomp,Musse named finalists for CPL Player of the Year as Cavalry FC prepare for showdown with Pacific FC

  20-10-2023 22:29
  
  Cavalry defender Dan Klomp and forward Ali Musse have both been nominated for Player of the Year, the Canadian Premier League announced Friday. Klomp and Musse are on a short list of nominees including Kyle Bekker of Forge FC, Lorenzo Callegari of HFXWanderers FC and Manny Aparicio of Pacific FC, who will be the Cavalry's opponent Saturday afternoon at ATCO Field.Here are the nominees for the #CanPL Player of the Year!Manny Aparicio, @PacificfccplKyle Bekker, @ForgeFCHamilton ⚓ Lorenzo Cal
  
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• Klomp, Musse named finalists for CPL Player of the Year as Cavalry FC prepare for showdown with Pacific FC

  20-10-2023 22:29
  
  Cavalry defender Dan Klomp and forward Ali Musse have both been nominated for Player of the Year, the Canadian Premier League announced Friday. Klomp and Musse are on a short list of nominees including Kyle Bekker of Forge FC, Lorenzo Callegari of HFXWanderers FC and Manny Aparicio of Pacific FC, who will be the Cavalry's opponent Saturday afternoon at ATCO Field.Here are the nominees for the #CanPL Player of the Year!Manny Aparicio, @PacificfccplKyle Bekker, @ForgeFCHamilton ⚓ Lorenzo Cal
  
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• Alta. livestock producers to receive $165M in drought support from provincial, federal program

  20-10-2023 21:32
  
  The governments of Alberta and Canada are to provide $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme weather conditions. The Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program is aimed at livestock producers with grazing animals. “Alberta's producers are vital to our economy,” said Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson. “This drought relief initiative will help take some of the pressure off and support producers to protect their liveli
  
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• Alberta livestock producers affected by drought to receive aid to offset costs

  20-10-2023 21:32
  
  The governments of Alberta and Canada are to provide $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme weather conditions. The Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program is aimed at livestock producers with grazing animals. Alberta Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says it will allow those in need to apply for financial support to cover losses they incurred to manage and maintain their breeding herds. He says eligible producers could access up to $150 per head
  
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• Survey finds majority of residents satisfied with policing in Lethbridge - My Lethbridge Now

  20-10-2023 21:18
  
  Survey finds majority of residents satisfied with policing in Lethbridge  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Alberta livestock producers affected by drought to receive support to offset costs

  20-10-2023 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The governments of Alberta and Canada are to provide $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme weather conditions.
  
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• Thousands of skiers and snowboarders expected to flock to massive Calgary equipment sale

  20-10-2023 20:40
  
  The Calgary New & Used Ski Sale at Max Bell Centre is expecting to welcome thousands of skiers and snowboarders. “We have a wider selection than you will find anywhere else at any time in Calgary. In fact, at any time, anywhere else in Canada, this is the biggest sale in Canada,” said Geoff Scotton, chair of the Calgary New and Used Ski Sale. Those looking to find a deal will have lots to choose from as there are thousands of pairs of skis and ski boots plus hundreds of snowboard
  
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• Suspect in Feb. police shooting had a replica gun that could have caused serious injury: ASIRT

  20-10-2023 20:02
  
  The officer who opened fire on a man in a northwest Calgary neighbourhood in February was justified in doing so because he shot at them with a "powerful" imitation handgun, an incident report says. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team released the results of an officer-involved shooting that took place in Highwood on Feb. 8. Police were called to the scene after being notified by a member of the public that a truck had crashed into their home. When police arrived, they found the driver sti
  
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• Grande Prairie educational assistant charged with sexual assault, exploitation of youth

  20-10-2023 19:58
  
  An educational assistant who lives in Grande Prairie has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Brooke Richer, 23, faces charges of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and luring a child. A "potential inappropriate relationship" between Richer and a youth was reported at the end of September. Police, in a news release on Friday, did not say how the two knew each other. Richer was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 8. 
  
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• Lethbridge residents support LPS, but feelings of safety falling - Lethbridge News Now

  20-10-2023 19:14
  
  Lethbridge residents support LPS, but feelings of safety falling  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• LINK Pathway joining Trans Canada Trail Network - Lethbridge News Now

  20-10-2023 18:39
  
  LINK Pathway joining Trans Canada Trail Network  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Thieves steal $4K worth of sunglasses from Lethbridge mall

  20-10-2023 18:12
  
  Police are searching for suspects after more than $4,000 worth of sunglasses were stolen from a store in a Lethbridge mall. Police responded to a reported theft at the Sunglasses Hut in Park Place Mall just after 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. Police said two unknown men entered the store, grabbed multiple pairs of designer sunglasses and then left without paying. The men were seen on CCTV walking through the mall with a woman. The men then exited the mall at the south entrance along 1 Avenue South, headi
  
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• $4K worth of sunglasses stolen from Lethbridge mall - CTV News Calgary

  20-10-2023 18:12
  $4K worth of sunglasses stolen from Lethbridge mall  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Woman lured from Toronto to northern Alberta to work in sex trade, 3 charged: police

  20-10-2023 17:49
  
  Three people have been charged with human trafficking after police say a woman was lured from Toronto to Grande Prairie and forced to work in the sex trade. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says the woman was recruited through social media and brought to Alberta in April with the promise of a legitimate job. When she arrived, she was forced to work in the sex trade under the threat of violence and her money was withheld to pay back the travel expenses given to her. In May, the w
  
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• Woman lured from Toronto to northern Alberta and forced to work in sex trade, 3 charged: police

  20-10-2023 17:49
  
  Three people have been charged with human trafficking after police say a woman was lured from Toronto to Grande Prairie and forced to work in the sex trade. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says the woman was recruited through social media and brought to Alberta in April with the promise of a legitimate job. When she arrived, she was forced to work in the sex trade under the threat of violence and her money was withheld to pay back the travel expenses given to her. In May, the w
  
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• Human trafficking charges laid after woman forced into the sex trade in northern Alberta

  20-10-2023 17:49
  
  Three people have been charged with human trafficking after police say a woman was lured from Toronto to Grande Prairie and forced to work in the sex trade. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says the woman was recruited through social media and brought to Alberta in April with the promise of a legitimate job. When she arrived, she was forced to work in the sex trade under the threat of violence and her money was withheld to pay back the travel expenses given to her. In May, the w
  
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• Second Calgary youth charged with terrorism-related offences

  20-10-2023 17:35
  
  Another Calgary youth is facing terrorism-related charges as the investigation into a TikTok video, allegedly posted by a 20-year-old Calgary man, continues, RCMP said Friday. The RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) said the arrest of the 15-year-old suspect on Oct. 13 was made in connection with an ongoing investigation into national security. In late June, Mounties announced charges against another Calgary youth, whose arrest was linked to Zakarya Rida H
  
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• Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosts 2023 Business Awards - Lethbridge News Now

  20-10-2023 17:34
  
  Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosts 2023 Business Awards  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Man charged in connection with sexual assault at Calgary shopping centre

  20-10-2023 17:10
  
  Calgary police say a 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault that took place last month. Earlier this week, investigators reached out to the public for information about the incident, which took place at 12:30 pm. on Sept. 21 at the Richmond Square shopping centre. Police say an unknown man approached a woman and asked to take a photo of her. The victim obliged and police say he then touched her in a sexual manner without her consent. The woman ran into
  
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• RCMP searching for suspects in southern Alberta assault, one ... - Lethbridge News Now

  20-10-2023 16:44
  
  RCMP searching for suspects in southern Alberta assault, one ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• What to expect at next week's Community Conversation - City of Lethbridge

  20-10-2023 16:40
  
  What to expect at next week's Community Conversation  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Snow's coming: Sunday night into Monday is when temperatures will really dip

  20-10-2023 16:31
  
  While the temperatures will be a little cooler this weekend, the weather should be pretty tame overall. Saturday's temps will be similar to Friday but there will be more clouds. Expect a high of 11 C for Saturday. On Sunday, a high of 8 C, again with mainly cloudy skies. It's Sunday night into Monday when temperatures will really dip and we'll get into the chance of snowfall. The ridge of high pressure that got our temps into the 20s this week is moving out and the jet stream will dive south, al
  
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• Is this why they call it 'fall'? Calgary expecting a 25 degree temp drop

  20-10-2023 16:31
  
  After one week of above seasonal highs in Calgary (peaking at almost 22 C Thursday) temperatures are expected to drop to well-below seasonal averages starting Monday. By Tuesday, Calgary's daytime highs will be lower than the average overnight lows, and unfortunately a rapid recovery out of this trend is unlikely. Zonal flow in the upper patterns will result in daytime highs remaining below freezing for at least three days.A series of low pressure systems near the Arctic Circle are expected to a
  
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• Sask. government's 'Parents' Bill of Rights' passes third reading

  20-10-2023 16:18
  
  The third and final reading of Saskatchewan's "Parent's Bill of Rights" passed Friday morning, a bill requiring parental consent if a youth under the age of 16 wants to be referred by a different pronoun or name at school. The legislation, largely understood to be focused on trans and gender-diverse students only needs royal assent to become law in Saskatchewan. Also known as Bill 137, the legislation includes the use of the notwithstanding clause to overrule part of the Charter of Rights and Fr
  
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• Sask. government's 'Parents' Bill of Rights' becomes law

  20-10-2023 16:18
  
  The third and final reading of Saskatchewan's "Parents' Bill of Rights" passed Friday morning, a bill requiring parental consent if a youth under the age of 16 wants to be referred by a different pronoun or name at school. The legislation, largely understood to be focused on trans and gender-diverse students, was immediately granted royal assent, making it law in Saskatchewan. Also known as Bill 137, the legislation includes the use of the notwithstanding clause to overrule part of the Charter o
  
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• Final reading of Sask. government's 'Parents' Bill of Rights' expected in legislature

  20-10-2023 16:18
  
  The third reading of Saskatchewan's "Parent's Bill of Rights" got underway Friday morning, a bill requiring parental consent if a youth under the age of 16 wants to be referred by a different pronoun or name at school. The majority Saskatchewan Party government is expected to pass the controversial bill, largely understood to be focused on trans and gender-diverse students. The legislation then only needs royal assent to become law in Saskatchewan. Also known as Bill 137, the legislation include
  
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• By law, Sask. youth under 16 now need parental consent before changing pronouns at school

  20-10-2023 16:18
  
  The third and final reading of Saskatchewan's "Parents' Bill of Rights" passed Friday morning, a bill requiring parental consent if a youth under the age of 16 wants to be referred by a different pronoun or name at school. The legislation, largely understood to be focused on trans and gender-diverse students, was immediately granted royal assent, making it law in Saskatchewan. "This is not in any way targeting anyone, this is targeting how we can best support our children in our community and st
  
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• By law Sask. children under 16 now require parental consent before changing pronouns in school

  20-10-2023 16:18
  
  The third and final reading of Saskatchewan's "Parents' Bill of Rights" passed Friday morning, a bill requiring parental consent if a youth under the age of 16 wants to be referred by a different pronoun or name at school. The legislation, largely understood to be focused on trans and gender-diverse students, was immediately granted royal assent, making it law in Saskatchewan. "This is not in any way targeting anyone, this is targeting how we can best support our children in our community and st
  
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• Carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight: report

  20-10-2023 15:24
  
  Carbon capture and storage is key to greening Canada's electricity grid, but meeting the proposed time frame laid out by the federal government will be extremely difficult based on the current state of the technology, according to a new report. The report also warns that if federal clean electricity regulations are too stringent, it could scare companies away from investing in emissions-reducing carbon capture altogether. Carbon capture and storage is a term that describes the use of technology
  
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• Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.1 per cent at $66.1 billion in August

  20-10-2023 15:21
  
  Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.1 per cent to $66.1 billion in August as sales at new and used car dealers fell for the month. The agency also says its early estimates suggest retail sales were unchanged in September, though it cautioned the reading would be revised.Business news stories from across Canada and the worldFor August, sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers fell 0.9 per cent as sales at new car dealers dropped 1.1 per cent and used car dealers declined 0.5 per cent. Stat
  
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• Long-time Calgary MLA Moe Amery dead at 69

  20-10-2023 15:14
  
  Moe Amery, a former Calgary MLA and father of Alberta's current justice minister, has died. Justice Minister Mickey Amery said on social media his father Mohammed, better known as "Moe," passed away on Thursday morning. Moe Amery was born in Lebanon and came to Canada in the 1970s. He was elected MLA for Calgary-East in 1993 and served 22 years with the Progressive Conservatives. "He was a pioneer in so many ways and our family was privileged to have spent as much time as we had with him," Micke
  
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• Calgary legion damaged in Thursday night fire

  20-10-2023 14:47
  
  Officials say a legion building in northwest Calgary suffered damage to its roof and attic following a fire on Thursday night. The Calgary Fire Department told CTV News that it responded to the scene at 9:27 p.m. Officials said a fire broke out at about in a treed area next to the Royal Canadian Legion's Alberta-N.W.T. command office located at 2020 15 St. N.W. The ensuing blaze spread to the exterior of the building, but crews stopped it from extending much further. No one was inside the buildi
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Ottawa police liaison to continue testifying

  20-10-2023 13:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  A police liaison officer who was in touch with organizer Chris Barber during the 'Freedom Convoy' protests last year is set to continue her testimony in his criminal trial.
  
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• After 189 bodies were found in Colorado funeral home, evidence suggests families received fake ashes

  20-10-2023 12:54
  
  A Colorado funeral home where 189 decaying bodies were discovered this month appears to have fabricated cremation records and may have given families fake ashes, according to information gathered by The Associated Press from customers and crematories. The families that did business with Return to Nature Funeral Home fear their loved ones weren't cremated at all and instead could be among the yet unidentified corpses authorities discovered after responding to a report of an " abhorrent smell."Nig
  
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• Real images or fake news? How to avoid sharing misinformation on social media

  20-10-2023 12:44
  
  As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, fact-checkers have stressed the need to be careful when recirculating photos and videos seen on social media that purport to illustrate the violence on the ground. In many cases, users of online platforms have unknowingly shared images posted by others that later turned out to be faked or misidentified. Even when unintentional, experts say amplifying false information during a time of conflict can have dire consequences.Complete coverage of the Israe
  
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• Breaking news updates: Israel bombards Gaza with airstrikes 2 weeks into the war against Hamas

  20-10-2023 12:23
  
  Israel is bombarding Gaza and evacuating a sizable town near the Lebanese border in the latest sign of a potential ground invasion of Gaza that could trigger regional turmoil. Palestinians in Gaza reported heavy airstrikes in Khan Younis in the south, where Palestinians had been told to seek safety, and ambulances streamed into Gaza's second-largest hospital, already overflowing with patients and people seeking shelter.Complete coverage of the Israel-Hamas war Sign up for breaking news alerts fr
  
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• Breaking news updates: Hamas frees 2 American hostages, even as Israel airstrikes continue in southern Gaza

  20-10-2023 12:23
  
  Israel says Hamas has freed two American hostages who had been held in Gaza since militants rampaged through southern Israel Oct. 7. The hostage release Friday came even as Israeli airstrikes continued to hit southern Gaza, an area swelled by civilians who fled there from the north on Israeli instructions. Israel was also evacuating a sizable town near the Lebanese border in the latest sign of a potential ground invasion of Gaza that could trigger regional turmoil. Palestinians in Gaza reported
  
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• GAME DAY: Hurricanes Host Rebels Tonight at 7:00pm - Lethbridge ... - Canadian Hockey League

  20-10-2023 09:00
  
  GAME DAY: Hurricanes Host Rebels Tonight at 7:00pm - Lethbridge ...  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Adam Ruzicka scores go-ahead goal for Flames, who beat sloppy Sabres 4-3

  20-10-2023 04:59
  
  Adam Ruzicka scored the go-ahead goal on a bad-angle shot 4:35 into the third period, and the Calgary Flames never trailed in a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Jonathan Huberdeau, Blake Coleman and Walker Duehr also scored, and Calgary improved to 1-1-1 three games into a five-game Eastern trip. Dan Vladar stopped 24 shots in his season debut in net. Tage Thompson, JJ Peterka and Erik Johnson scored for the Sabres, who gave up the opening goal for the third time in four outing
  
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• Amber alert issued for blind, non-verbal 40-year-old Edmonton woman

  20-10-2023 04:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The abducted woman is blind and non-verbal, and was last seen Thursday night in a stolen 2013 white Toyota Sienna van travelling west on 118 Avenue. 
  
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• Woman found following north-side Edmonton abduction, Amber Alert by police

  20-10-2023 04:42
  
  A blind, non-verbal woman has been located a half-hour after Edmonton police issued an Amber Alert Thursday night warning she had been abducted from the city's north side. The Edmonton Police Service issued the alert at 8:28 p.m. after 40-year-old Cindy Tin was abducted in a stolen vehicle an hour before in the area of 118 Avenue and 91 Street. Police said the vehicle was a white 2013 Toyota Sienna mini-van and that a description of the driver was unknown. Tin was found just outside city limits
  
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• Amber Alert issued for Edmonton and area after woman abducted on city's north side

  20-10-2023 04:42
  
  Edmonton police issued an Amber Alert at 8:28 p.m. on Thursday after a 40-year-old woman was abducted in a stolen vehicle on the north side of the city an hour before. Police say Cindy Tin was abducted at 7:25 p.m. in the area of 118 Avenue and 91 Street in a white 2013 Toyota Sienna mini-van bearing Alberta licence plate CCM6068. Tin is blind and non-verbal with short black hair. She was wearing a blue sleeveless shirt and black pants.The van was last seen travelling west bound on 118 Avenue. T
  
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• Investigators were told alleged kidnapper and rapist killed woman, court docs state

  20-10-2023 02:56
  
  As police investigated allegations of kidnapping, rape and more against Richard Robert Mantha, one of his multiple accusers told them she believes he killed her friend. Jennifer Foley, a 29-year-old Calgary woman, was found dead on a rural road near Chestermere on Jan. 15, 2021. Court documents with newly unredacted information obtained by CTV News Calgary on Tuesday revealed Foley's name came up as investigators collected evidence against Mantha. Mantha, a 59-year-old who allegedly also went by
  
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