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• City of Lethbridge outlines winter accommodation plans - Lethbridge News Now

  26-10-2023 23:19
  
  City of Lethbridge outlines winter accommodation plans  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Indigenous Policing Micro-Credentials Offered At Lethbridge College - Bridge City News

  26-10-2023 23:11
  
  Indigenous Policing Micro-Credentials Offered At Lethbridge College  Bridge City News
  
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• 'An absolutely fabulous opportunity': Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs for service dogs in training

  26-10-2023 22:58
  
  It's silent in the Jack Singer concert hall as the conductor raises his baton to get the orchestra's attention and then the rehearsal begins. The majority of the seats are empty but sprinkled throughout are volunteer handlers and 21 guide dogs in training. "This is fantastic for the CPO to invite us to their rehearsal," says Sandra Cramer, puppy-raising supervisor for BC and Alberta Guide Dogs. "One of the biggest things that we need to do in the puppy program is socialize our dogs to lots of di
  
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• Flames not singing the Blues despite three-game losing streak

  26-10-2023 22:52
  
  We’re only seven games into the NHL season and the Flames 2-4-1 start is not sitting well with the fan base. Nazem Kadri has just one assist and is a team-high minus eight to start the year, which doesn’t really match his $7 million salary. Kadri says he isn’t ready to hit the panic button. “Yeah just continue to do the same things,” the veteran forward said. “I mean I feel like that’s been my game for the last three or four games at least. I’m get
  
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• Fire tears through southeast Calgary home

  26-10-2023 22:11
  
  A home in the southeast community of McKenzie Lake was severely damaged in a fire on Thursday morning. The Calgary Fire Department says the blaze broke out at 9:30 a.m. at a home on Mount Brewster Circle S.E. The fire began at the back of the home and spread quickly, reaching the roof before crews arrived on scene. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, but not before a significant amount of damage was done to the home. No one was inside, but crews did happen to find a damaged dog kennel
  
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• Canada doubling carbon price rebate rural top-up, pausing charge on heating oil: Trudeau

  26-10-2023 21:36
  
  The Canadian government is doubling the pollution price rebate rural top-up rate, and implementing a three-year pause to the federal carbon price on deliveries of heating oil in all jurisdictions where the federal fuel charge is in effect, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. The Climate Action Incentive Payment rural top-up rate will be increasing from 10 to 20 per cent of the baseline amount, starting in April 2024. It's a move Trudeau says is to recognize the higher energy costs
  
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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith questions credibility of International Energy Agency

  26-10-2023 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smith says the International Energy Agency no longer does analysis, it points to outcomes it wants and outlines paths to get there.
  
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• Alberta Premier Smith says International Energy Agency 'no longer credible'

  26-10-2023 20:53
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling one of the world's premier energy research institutions "no longer credible'' after it released a report saying fossil fuel demand is likely to peak this decade. Smith says the International Energy Agency no longer does analysis, it points to outcomes it wants and outlines paths to get there. She says she prefers to get her information from private-sector analysts. The International Energy Agency has 31 member countries and works with groups such as OPEC
  
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• Next generation of welders encouraged by industry opportunities in Alberta

  26-10-2023 20:39
  
  A high school welding program is inspiring the next generation of young workers to fill labour shortages in Alberta’s trades industry and learn valuable skills along the way. Bishop McNally High School in northeast Calgary has been offering the option to its students, and recent graduates are already finding jobs. “I didn’t even know it was an option at the time, but I just figured I’d try it and it opened my eyes to more things that I could do,” said Andrea White.
  
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• Deerfoot Trail speeders sought by Calgary police

  26-10-2023 20:24
  
  Calgary police are working to find two drivers who were engaged in a high-speed hit-and-run on the city's busiest highway last week. At about 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, police say a red 1997 Chevrolet GMC truck was spotted speeding in the far-left lane of Deerfoot Trail near the 17 Avenue/Blackfoot Trail S.E. exit. In dash-cam footage of the incident, the truck driver can be seen driving closely behind a white van, then moving further left onto the shoulder of the highway before accelerating
  
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• Lethbridge duo teams on new book exploring physicality of women's ... - Lethbridge News Now

  26-10-2023 20:18
  
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• Federal government installs temporary impact review process pending new law prompted by top court

  26-10-2023 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Guilbeault says the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will limit some of its work while the government develops new legislation to respond to a recent Supreme Court opinion.
  
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• Cochrane water levels improving as crews contain line break

  26-10-2023 19:58
  
  Water levels in Cochrane’s reservoir are improving, after crews isolated a water line that was ruptured on the weekend. In a news release Thursday, the Town of Cochrane said water is no longer leaking from the pipe and repairs have begun. A contractor was working for the town on Saturday when a sewage line and treated water line were ruptured. As of 6 a.m. Thursday, the town said positive water levels were being observed in its reservoirs. As a result, water hauling from nearby communities
  
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• Calgary manager charged with sexual assault of bar employee

  26-10-2023 19:41
  
  The manager of a downtown Calgary bar has been charged with the sexual assault of an employee last year. Police say both were working at a restaurant and bar in the 1100 block of 17 Avenue S.W. at the time. The employee attended a social function with her manager at a different downtown location on Dec. 27, 2022, before the assault took place. "The victim was transported to a downtown residence where she reportedly lost consciousness, and investigators believe she was subjected to unwanted, non-
  
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• Calgary bar owner charged with sexual assault of bar employee

  26-10-2023 19:41
  
  The owner of a downtown Calgary bar has been charged with the sexual assault of an employee last year. Police say both were working at a restaurant and bar in the 1100 block of 17 Avenue S.W. at the time. The employee attended a social function with her manager at a different downtown location on Dec. 27, 2022, before the assault took place. "The victim was transported to a downtown residence where she reportedly lost consciousness, and investigators believe she was subjected to unwanted, non-co
  
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• Missing jewelry? Calgary police hope to return these stolen items

  26-10-2023 18:25
  
  Calgary police have released photos of jewelry believed to have been stolen during a series of break-and-enters earlier this year in which seniors were targeted. The hope is that the jewelry can be returned. The thefts took place between Aug. 11 and Sept. 15. Police say there were seven break-and-enters in total. During the incidents, police allege the offender would approach a home posing as an inspector or city employee and say he needed to check their furnace or hot water tank. Once inside, i
  
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• Doctors give feedback on struggling Alberta health-care system

  26-10-2023 17:45
  
  The president of the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) was in Calgary Wednesday night, meeting with members who detail the dire situation the province's health-care system is facing. Dr. Paul Parks is on a province-wide tour speaking with health professionals about the challenges they face every day. "There's no question we're struggling on a capacity and workforce front, with long waits in emergency departments." The main concerns are two-fold, says Parks. First, many physicians are worried abo
  
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• 10 things to do in and around Calgary this weekend (Oct. 27-29)

  26-10-2023 17:16
  
  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: Ghouls' Night Out at Heritage ParkWhat: Round up your family, put on a costume and head to Heritage Park for a bash to get you in the Halloween spirit. When: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28 and 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29. Where: Heritage Par
  
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• Precision Drilling reports $19.8M Q3 profit, down from $30.7M a year ago

  26-10-2023 17:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Precision Drilling Corp. reported a third-quarter profit of $19.8 million, down from $30.7 million a year earlier, as its revenue edged higher.
  
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• Outlook for oil and gas sector ‘exceedingly strong’ in 2024: Precision Drilling

  26-10-2023 17:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Precision Drilling Corp. reported a third-quarter profit of $19.8 million, down from $30.7 million a year earlier, as its revenue edged higher.
  
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• Trudeau nominates Alberta judge Mary Moreau to Supreme Court of Canada

  26-10-2023 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is nominating Mary Moreau, chief justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta, to the Supreme Court of Canada.
  
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• We can expect another cold one, Friday

  26-10-2023 16:08
  
  Friday will be another cold one! In the morning, if you are off to work or school, expect it to feel more like -19 with the wind chill. In the afternoon, at times, it will feel closer to -11. The clouds should start to clear out later in the morning, so we will see some sunny breaks.Of course, we need to talk about the Halloween forecast: Some models suggest the ridge of high pressure moving in will be strong enough to carry us to 11 for Halloween Tuesday. Other models are suggesting a high of 5
  
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• Gradual warmup on the way for Calgary, above freezing for Halloween

  26-10-2023 16:08
  
  A strong low pressure system in northern Canada has been funneling Arctic air into Alberta since Monday. Ridges of high pressure south of Alaska and south of Ontario have locked this pattern in, allowing the trough to deepen across the western Prairies. As expected temperatures hit their lowest point Thursday with some communities in southern Alberta waking up to an ambient temperature of -20C and wind chill values in the mid-minus 20s.This pattern is expected to break starting Friday, with a gr
  
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• Banff wins case against rooming house packed with more than 40 beds

  26-10-2023 15:56
  
  The Town of Banff has won a court case against the owner of a problem property that was shut down by Alberta Health Services in 2022. The home, located at 321 Squirrel Street, was being used as a rooming house, but a visit from health inspectors discovered the number of people living there was almost three times the maximum occupancy allowed. In addition to the excessive amount of bedrooms, inspectors also found holes in walls, leaking and dirty faucets and a room in the basement, which was also
  
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• 7th Canadian confirmed dead in Israel-Gaza war, 2 missing

  26-10-2023 15:55
  
  Seven Canadians have now been confirmed killed in the Israel-Gaza war, government officials confirmed Thursday. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said in a statement Wednesday at least two Canadians remain missing, in addition to those killed since the war broke out following an attack by Hamas on Israel on Oct. 7. CTV News has reached out to the department for more information.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App“Canada unequivocally condemns Hamas&r
  
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• Trudeau announces nomination of Alberta judge Mary Moreau to Supreme Court

  26-10-2023 15:35
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is nominating Mary Moreau, chief justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta, to the Supreme Court of Canada. Moreau has been in her current role since 2017, when an official biography noted she has presided over French and bilingual trials in Alberta, where she has been a judge since 1994.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for the latest in federal politics and why it matters Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one placeThis summer, Trudeau's office had said the
  
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• Canadians must 'see themselves' in justice system, says top court nominee Mary Moreau

  26-10-2023 15:35
  
  All Canadians must be able to see themselves in the justice system to have faith in how it works, says the veteran Alberta judge selected to fill a seat on the country's top court. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday he has nominated Mary Moreau, chief justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta, to the Supreme Court of Canada.Capital Dispatch: Sign up for the latest in federal politics and why it matters Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one placeBefore her appointment
  
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• Fraught provincial-federal relationship onstage at Alberta Climate Summit

  26-10-2023 15:14
  
  Premier Danielle Smith took her federal fight to the 2023 Alberta Climate Summit on Thursday. The conference is touted as a way to examine responsible energy transitions, but the focus of its first day was a fraught provincial-federal relationship. Smith and the federal energy minister, Jonathan Wilkinson, both took part in separate "fireside chats" during the afternoon session. Much of the conversation revolved around how -- and how soon -- Alberta can achieve a net-zero electricity grid. Ottaw
  
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• Alberta Premier Smith set to do battle over energy policy at Calgary climate summit

  26-10-2023 15:14
  
  The 2023 Alberta Climate Summit, which begins in Calgary on Thursday, will examine several key questions that have plagued provincial and federal relationships. Key among them will be looking at how, and perhaps more importantly, how soon Alberta can achieve a net-zero electricity grid. There will also be questions about how Alberta’s workforce can transition itself for a new energy future and how our province can achieve a clean and affordable electricity grid At Thursday’s event Al
  
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• Lethbridge football players accused in locker room assault, lawyers in court

  26-10-2023 14:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Four members of a Lethbridge high school football team charged with the sexual assault of a teammate did not appear in person at their first court date on Wednesday.
  
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• Dream about going to Iceland? WestJet could make it work

  26-10-2023 14:47
  
  Travellers who have dreamed of exploring Iceland may soon find those desires a little more feasible now that WestJet is cleared to open direct flights. This week, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) approved a licence for the Calgary-based airline to operate scheduled flights to the Nordic island nation. The written decision doesn't contain any specifics on the destinations WestJet would serve nor what sort of flight schedule it would offer. There are also no details on when it would start.
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Defence to press for more details on police emails

  26-10-2023 13:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The trial was stalled last week when the lawyers for Tamara Lich and Chris Barber asked for internal emails about the evidence that police disclosed in the case.
  
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• Gaza families wear ID bracelets to avoid burial in mass graves

  26-10-2023 13:25
  
  With so many bodies, Palestinians in Gaza are burying the unidentified dead in mass graves, with a number instead of a name, residents say. Now some families are using bracelets in the hope of finding their loved ones should they be killed. The El-Daba family has tried to reduce the risk of being struck down during the heaviest-ever Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Israel launched the air strikes after Hamas militants attacked Israeli towns on Oct. 7 in a rampage that killed 1,400 people and hostage
  
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• Lethbridge Speed Skating Association celebrating 50th anniversary - Lethbridge News Now

  26-10-2023 12:27
  
  Lethbridge Speed Skating Association celebrating 50th anniversary  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Several schools closed as police hunt for shooter after 16 killed in Maine

  26-10-2023 12:26
  
  A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search by hundreds of officers while frightened residents in multiple communities stayed locked in their homes Thursday under a shelter-in-place advisory. A police bulletin identified Robert Card, 40, as a person of interest in the attack that sent panicked bowlers scrambling behind pins when shots rang out around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Card was described a
  
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• Hurricanes Blank Defending Champs 5-0 - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Canadian Hockey League

  26-10-2023 09:00
  
  Hurricanes Blank Defending Champs 5-0 - Lethbridge Hurricanes  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Food bank visits double in Lethbridge, hit record highs nationally - Lethbridge News Now

  26-10-2023 09:00
  
  Food bank visits double in Lethbridge, hit record highs nationally  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• T-Birds Streak Snapped in Lethbridge - Seattle Thunderbirds - Canadian Hockey League

  26-10-2023 08:01
  
  T-Birds Streak Snapped in Lethbridge - Seattle Thunderbirds  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Family dog stolen along with pickup truck parked in front of Lakeview home

  26-10-2023 04:51
  
  A Calgary family is worried about their dog that was stolen Wednesday morning along with their pickup truck. The family says Rosco, a four-year-old German shepherd, was in their 2013 Toyota Tundra in the southwest neighbourhood of Lakeview around 10:50 a.m. Someone stole the truck from in front of their home when they went inside for a moment, leaving Rosco in the vehicle.Rosco is beige in colour and about 95 pounds (43 kg) with a black muzzle and a red collar. The owners called the police but t
  
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• Lawyers in court for Lethbridge football players accused in locker-room assault - Calgary Herald

  26-10-2023 03:02
  Lawyers in court for Lethbridge football players accused in locker-room assault  Calgary Herald
  
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• Canada's finance ministers set to hold meeting on proposed Alberta pension plan

  26-10-2023 02:32
  
  Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she'll be holding a meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss Alberta's pension proposal. Last month, the province said it is exploring pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The idea has been garnering widespread negative feedback, and it hasn't just been limited to Alberta's ideological enemies. Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre expressed his disapproval last week, and on Wednesday, an
  
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• Alberta premier says no referendum on CPP without firm exit number

  26-10-2023 02:11
  
  Premier Danielle Smith says she would not call a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan until there is a firm, finalized number on how much the province would get should it decide to go it alone. “We're hearing from people. They want to know what the number will be,” Smith told reporters Wednesday after a speech to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. “Albertans will have a hard number. “I'm not going to go to a referendum if people don't have the
  
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• Lethbridge training exercise sees emergency responders practice responding to large crowds

  26-10-2023 01:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dozens of mock protesters, police, and city administration were part of a multi-agency training scenario in dealing with large amounts of protestors.
  
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• Alberta premier promises firm exit number before referendum on CPP

  26-10-2023 01:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smith says her government has heard from Albertans that they want the hard numbers and it is committed to getting them.
  
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• Lethbridge ramping up cold weather supports for individuals experiencing homelessness

  26-10-2023 00:45
  
  The City of Lethbridge is preparing to care for people experiencing homelessness and vulnerable individuals as colder weather arrives in southern Alberta. “We've heard from the community, especially with the first snow fall that there are concerns about what the city and our partners are doing to support the vulnerable. And this is to share that we're concerned as everyone else in the community,” said Andrew Malcolm, community social development supervisor for the City of Lethbridge.
  
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• Lethbridge ramping up cold weather supports for individuals ... - CTV News Calgary

  26-10-2023 00:45
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• Family, police searching for Calgary teen missing more than a week

  26-10-2023 00:31
  
  A Castleridge teen has been missing for a week and a half, and her family says that's not normal. Mariah Ganal's family and Calgary police are concerned for her well-being. The 15-year-old was last heard from on Oct. 8. It's believed she was downtown that particular Sunday. Police said Wednesday they've found nothing suggesting foul play, but it is out of character for Ganal to be out of contact with her family for so long. Ganal is described as:About 4'10" (147 cm), 92 pounds (41.7 kg); Brown-e
  
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• Lethbridge Poppy Campaign To Begin This Weekend - Bridge City News

  26-10-2023 00:00
  
  Lethbridge Poppy Campaign To Begin This Weekend  Bridge City News
  
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