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• Police seek public assistance in Halloween shooting in Sherwood

  02-11-2023 23:55
  
  Calgary police are asking for the public's assistance to help advance an investigation into a shooting in the Sherwood community earlier this week. On Halloween night, around 11:20 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 0 to 100 block of Sherwood Square N.W. In a release, police said they believe two people were sitting inside a black Mercedes parked in the area when a second vehicle pulled alongside it and fired gunshots. The two people inside the Mercedes weren't injured and dr
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes not surprised by WHL's neck guard mandate - CTV News Calgary

  02-11-2023 23:42
  
  Lethbridge Hurricanes not surprised by WHL's neck guard mandate  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes not surprised by WHL's neck guard mandate

  02-11-2023 23:42
  
  Lethbridge Hurricanes players and coaches were not surprised by the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) announcement about its new mandatory neck protection policy. On Wednesday, the WHL announced a new league rule that will require all players to wear neck guards. The policy brings the WHL in line with the OHL and QMJHL who both mandate their players wear neck protection. The new policy goes into effect Friday, or as soon as teams are able to get their hands on neck guards. Hurricanes head coac
  
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• Lethbridge taking steps to maintain water supply as dam levels remain low

  02-11-2023 23:33
  
  Though the days of hot summer weather are behind us, the demand for water in southern Alberta remains. According to Doug Kaupp, general manager of water and wastewater services with the City of Lethbridge, volume in the Oldman Reservoir is the lowest it’s been since it was built in the early 1990s. As a result, the City of Lethbridge is taking proactive measures to maintain the water supply as winter approaches. "The water treatment plant has an intake cannel that carries the water from th
  
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• Lethbridge taking steps to maintain water supply as dam levels ... - CTV News Calgary

  02-11-2023 23:33
  
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• Spike belt deployed to stop fleeing suspect near Jasper, Alta.: RCMP

  02-11-2023 23:13
  
  RCMP used a spike belt to stop a vehicle fleeing from police south of Jasper, Alta. on Thursday. In an emailed statement Thursday, RCMP said the vehicle fled from police near Jasper during a mischief investigation related to a damaged Parks Canada gate. The vehicle was located on Highway 93 at the Saskatchewan River Crossing, but police did not attempt to pull it over due to the risk to public safety involved in a potential pursuit. Police successfully deployed a spike belt to stop the vehicle o
  
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• Alberta proposes law on pension exit referendum, but bill doesn’t make result binding

  02-11-2023 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta has introduced legislation promising residents will get a say in a referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan, but it doesn't force the government to accept the result.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline work blocked in B.C. over environmental non-compliance

  02-11-2023 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) on Thursday ordered the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project to stop work in a wetland area near Abbotsford, British Columbia.
  
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• Alberta proposes law on pension-exit referendum, but bill doesn't make result binding

  02-11-2023 23:02
  
  The Alberta government has introduced legislation promising residents will get a say in a referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan, but the bill does not force the government to accept the result. The proposed Alberta Pension Protection Act mandates that a referendum be held before the province quits the CPP. However, the question of whether the referendum result will be binding on the government will be decided once it decides to move ahead with the plebiscite. Finance Minister Nate Horner
  
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• Scott Stauth to take over as president of CNRL

  02-11-2023 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  CNRL. president Tim McKay will retire next year after a five-year leadership stint that coincided with the Calgary-based company surpassing $100 billion in market value.
  
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• Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services names annual 'Fire Chief ... - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2023 22:59
  
  Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services names annual 'Fire Chief ...  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta government proposes changes to Public Health Act after COVID court ruling

  02-11-2023 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government is proposing changes to the Public Health Act to allow politicians to make final decisions in public health emergencies.
  
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• 3 Calgary men wanted on Canada-wide warrants in relation to 2021 kidnapping

  02-11-2023 22:36
  
  Three Calgary men are wanted on Canada-wide warrants in relation to a 2021 kidnapping and robbery. On Sept. 9, 2021 at around 5:15 p.m., a woman was kidnapped as she left her residence to meet a friend, police said in a release issued Thursday afternoon. Three armed men entered her vehicle, confining her to the back seat. They drove her around the city for a number of hours while the suspects robbed her, and stole her vehicle. The woman suffered minor injuries during the robbery. Over the course
  
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• Calgary police seek information on 3 men wanted on Canada-wide warrants

  02-11-2023 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police believe the men could be in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge or in British Columbia.
  
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• Alberta doctors ‘trepidatious’ about changes to already fragile health care system

  02-11-2023 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are worried about the ongoing crisis in family medicine and the strain on hospitals due to staffing challenges.
  
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• Council Highlights October 31, 2023 - City of Lethbridge

  02-11-2023 22:24
  
  Council Highlights October 31, 2023  City of Lethbridge
  
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• New bill aims to make public sector wages in Alberta more competitive

  02-11-2023 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bill would impact employees currently governed by legislation known as RABCCA (Reform of Agencies, Boards and Commissions Compensation Regulation) as it repeals it.
  
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• 'Anything that helps feed a pet': Calgary pet food drive aims to help local veterans

  02-11-2023 21:52
  
  MOMMS Premium Pet Foods has been accepting donations of pet supplies for weeks leading up to its annual pet food drive on Nov. 4. "It's becoming a huge success every single year gets bigger and bigger and we just love this charity," said owner Chris Malmberg. "When the community hears about veterans and pets, Calgary comes together, we get people coming from the northeast, from the northwest, they come from all over Calgary and Okotoks." Malmberg says the pet food drive is accepting all kinds of
  
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• Matthew de Grood, Calgary man found not criminally responsible for 5 stabbing deaths, faces review

  02-11-2023 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  De Grood was found not criminally responsible for the 2014 stabbing deaths of Zackariah Rathwell, Jordan Segura, Kaiti Perras, Josh Hunter and Lawrence Hong.
  
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• 'It’s my show': MacKenzie Porter plots headlining tour, stopping in Winnipeg

  02-11-2023 21:34
  
  Canadian country singer MacKenzie Porter says she has learned a lot in the years since she entered the music industry. “I’ve learned it is a journey of ups and downs,” she said during a recent interview with CTV News Winnipeg. “And to not let like either side of those get to you or get to your head. Don't let the super highs get to your head, and don't let the super lows get to your heart. Because that's what this industry is. No matter what it looks like online, for ever
  
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• NCAA basketball fever coming to Lethbridge with 2024 Western ... - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2023 21:18
  
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• September Lethbridge home sales see a bump from 2022: Alberta ... - My Lethbridge Now

  02-11-2023 20:51
  
  September Lethbridge home sales see a bump from 2022: Alberta ...  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• 'Wish him all the best': Trudeau dismisses Liberal loyalist saying party would benefit from new leader

  02-11-2023 20:45
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed a long-time Liberal and current senator's suggestion that it may be time he steps down to make room for a new Liberal party leader. This week, Sen. Percy Downe went public with his views amid a downward trend in the polls, economic unease and rumour mills churning about potential Liberal leadership contenders readying to replace him. In a radio interview on The Vassy Kapelos Show Thursday, Downe said he's hearing from "many members of the caucus" who a
  
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• NDP will support Conservative carbon price pause motion: Julian

  02-11-2023 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian says that his party plans to vote in favour of a Conservative motion to pause the carbon price on all forms of home heating on Monday.
  
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• TransAlta buying Heartland in deal worth $658 million including assumed debt

  02-11-2023 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
  
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• Matthew de Grood's main goal is to return to Calgary, board hears

  02-11-2023 20:33
  
  A review board, which is to decide on further freedoms for Calgary mass killer Matthew de Grood, heard that since the young man's last assessment he hasn't accomplished enough rehabilitation. The Criminal Code Review Board is meeting on Thursday for the annual review of de Grood, who was found not criminally responsible in 2016 for the deaths of Zackariah Rathwell, Jordan Segura, Kaiti Perras, Josh Hunter and Lawrence Hong at a house party two years earlier. During the hearing, the board learned
  
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• Calgary holds adopt-a-thon amid unprecedented number of pets at city shelter

  02-11-2023 20:26
  
  The City of Calgary's Animal Services Centre is hosting a special adoption event in the hope that some of the many pets in their care can find a forever home. In recent months, the shelter has faced an unprecedented surge in the number of animals in their care. Spokesperson Tara Decker says the high number of animals in the shelter's care is likely a result of various factors, including economic challenges, housing issues and the city's growth. "Calgary is growing, there are so many more people
  
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• Cenovus Energy reports Q3 profit up; overcomes start of year challenges

  02-11-2023 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  While Cenovus benefited in the third quarter from higher commodity prices, it also saw its upstream production in the quarter increase by nine per cent from the second quarter.
  
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• Alberta government announces help for non-profits - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2023 19:53
  
  Alberta government announces help for non-profits  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta RCMP looking for owner of found horse

  02-11-2023 19:35
  
  Alberta RCMP and Livestock Identification Services are looking for the owner of a horse. It's a black mare, which was discovered in Rocky View County west of Cochrane. Anyone with information about who might own the horse is asked to contact your local livestock inspection office.
  
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• Some B.C. highways closed Thursday due to winter weather; Calgary likely to see light snow

  02-11-2023 18:51
  
  Those living in parts of B.C.'s south and central interior woke up to rapidly-deteriorating road conditions on Thursday. A well-warned storm brought rain, snow and freezing rain into the region, prompting warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). While much of the B.C. interior sat under a freezing rain warning from the weather agency, DriveBC was reporting closures, lane restrictions and “do not travel” advisories for major highways including Highway 97C for a stre
  
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• Freezing rain could contribute to a slippery morning commute in Calgary

  02-11-2023 18:51
  
  We got the snow we were expecting, but pairing that with the chance of freezing rain on Friday could make roads, sidewalks and parking lots slick for the morning commute. Calgary could see freezing rain between 3:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. In those morning hours, we will be hovering around that freezing mark. Later in the morning, the clouds will start to clear to give us sunny skies for the afternoon. Sunshine, with winds gusting out of the west at 40 km/h, will carry our high up to 8 C.The longer-r
  
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• Northwest Calgary resident collects unwanted pumpkins to feed abandoned farm animals

  02-11-2023 18:45
  
  If you spent Wednesday unsuccessfully trying to figure out how to fit a pumpkin into a small compost container, there's an alternative way to dispose of it. Miriam Roberts is holding her third-annual Pumpkin Drop is being held by Miriam Roberts in northwest Calgary. Just take your pumpkin to 405 11 Street N.W. at Gladstone Road, right behind Kensington Road, and they'll take it off your hands.Roberts says pumpkins cannot be painted, waxy or have candles in them as all they are are being donated
  
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• Lawyer can't find man accused of setting fire to Lethbridge Hotel - Lethbrige Herald

  02-11-2023 18:43
  
  Lawyer can't find man accused of setting fire to Lethbridge Hotel  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Alberta projected to spend $41B on healthcare in 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2023 18:36
  
  Alberta projected to spend $41B on healthcare in 2023  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 10 things to do in and around Calgary this weekend (Nov. 3-5)

  02-11-2023 16:55
  
  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: 2023 Festival of CraftsWhat: Visit the 2023 Festival of Crafts to pick up some holiday gifts from artists, artisans, makers and designers. When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 5. Where: BMO Centre, 20 R
  
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• Cenovus Energy reports Q3 profit up from year ago

  02-11-2023 16:49
  
  Cenovus Energy Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $1.86 billion, up from $1.61 billion in the same quarter last year. The company says the profit amounted to 97 cents per diluted share, up from 81 cents per diluted share a year earlier. Revenue totalled $14.58 billion, down from $17.47 billion in the same quarter last year. Total upstream production for the quarter amounted to 797,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up from 777,900 a year earlier. Total downstream throughput totalled 664
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Foreign interference inquiry work underway ... - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2023 16:05
  
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• Toyota recalls hundreds of thousands vehicles in Canada, warning they may catch fire while being driven

  02-11-2023 15:57
  
  Toyota has issued a recall for hundreds of thousands of vehicles in Canada due to a lack of proper sizing and placement of batteries, warning the vehicles may catch fire when driven. The company says the recall involves 249,416 RAV4s in Canada, between the 2013 and 2018 model years.Top headlines on electric vehicles, and all the latest automotive newsSign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertipsAccording to the notice, some replacement 12-volt batteries of the size spe
  
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• Toyota recalls hundreds of thousands of RAV4s in Canada over fire risk

  02-11-2023 15:57
  
  Toyota has issued a recall for hundreds of thousands of vehicles in Canada due to a lack of proper sizing and placement of batteries, warning the vehicles may catch fire when driven. The company says the recall involves 249,416 RAV4s in Canada, between the 2013 and 2018 model years.Top headlines on electric vehicles, and all the latest automotive newsSign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertipsAccording to the notice, some replacement 12-volt batteries of the size spe
  
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• Lethbridge Police to host town hall meeting Nov. 7 - Lethbridge News Now

  02-11-2023 15:57
  
  Lethbridge Police to host town hall meeting Nov. 7  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian Natural president Tim McKay to retire, Scott Stauth to be promoted to role

  02-11-2023 15:57
  
  Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. president Tim McKay will retire next year after a five-year leadership stint that coincided with the Calgary-based company surpassing $100 billion in market value. CNRL, Canada's largest oil and gas producer by market capitalization, made the succession announcement Thursday - the same day it raised its quarterly dividend and reported a third-quarter profit of $2.34 billion, down from $2.81 billion a year ago. McKay, an engineer who joined the company in 1990 and
  
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• Canadian Natural president Tim McKay to retire, company raises dividend

  02-11-2023 15:57
  
  Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. announced the retirement of president Tim McKay next year as it raised its quarterly dividend and reported a third-quarter profit of $2.34 billion, down from $2.81 billion a year ago. Canadian Natural says McKay will assume the role of vice-chairman on Feb. 28, 2024, when Scott Stauth, currently chief operating officer of oilsands, will be promoted to president. As vice-chairman, McKay is expected to help with the management transition until his retirement in the
  
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• Online game opened Alberta mom's accounts to hackers

  02-11-2023 14:08
  
  A Cochrane, Alta., mother is warning others after spending the last eight months trying to recover online accounts that were hacked after downloading a gaming app for her daughter. Susanne Garman's nine-year-old daughter asked to download Wolf Online 2 to her iPad. "Her favourite thing in the world is animals, live animals, game animals, she loves to play app games," she said. Her mother downloaded the game to her daughter's device from the Apple App Store in February but says she never would ha
  
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• 'Malicious hackers out there': Alberta mother warning others about gaming apps after accounts hacked

  02-11-2023 14:08
  
  A Cochrane, Alta., mother is warning others after spending the last eight months trying to recover online accounts that were hacked after downloading a gaming app for her daughter. Susanne Garman's nine-year-old daughter asked to download Wolf Online 2 to her iPad. "Her favourite thing in the world is animals, live animals, game animals, she loves to play app games," she said. Her mother downloaded the game to her daughter's device from the Apple App Store in February but says she never would ha
  
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• Alberta NDP holds meeting over coal exploration in the Rockies

  02-11-2023 14:02
  
  The province's Official Opposition said it's received thousands of letters from Albertans who oppose a plan to explore coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The Alberta NDP held a meeting Wednesday night over concerns the United Conservative government has green-lit a proposal for an Australian mining company to check for coal deposits in the Grassy Mountain area. Northback Holdings, formerly Benga Mining, could drill as many as 50 holes in the area. The NDP believes the prov
  
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• Alberta, Ottawa demand accountability ahead of meeting on Alberta CPP-exit proposal

  02-11-2023 13:43
  
  The Alberta and federal governments are calling on each other to be transparent and accountable ahead of a national meeting Friday on the province’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. The two sides exchanged duelling public letters Wednesday as federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland prepares to host the virtual meeting of finance ministers from across Canada to discuss Alberta’s CPP-exit campaign and its ramifications for the rest of the country. Alberta Finance Minister N
  
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• Benn has two points as Stars win 4-3, hand Flames sixth-straight loss

  02-11-2023 13:03
  
  The Dallas Stars are rolling, backstopped by Jake Oettinger, who was excellent again on Wednesday. Oettinger made 43 stops and Jamie Benn paced the attack with a goal and an assist as the Stars hung on for a 4-3 victory over the slumping Calgary Flames. “I feel pretty good,” said Oettinger, who improved to 5-0-1. “The team's played well in front of me. Just have to do my job, make a few big saves every night.” Down 4-2 after 40 minutes, Calgary pushed hard in the third, o
  
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• Crescent Point Energy reports $809.9M Q3 loss due to one-time charges

  02-11-2023 12:57
  
  Crescent Point Energy Corp. reported a loss of $809.9 million in its latest quarter related to non-cash charges in connection with the planned sale of its U.S. assets. The company says the loss amounted to $1.52 per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with a profit of $466.4 million or 82 cents per share a year earlier. On an adjusted basis, Crescent Point says its earnings from operations amounted to 59 cents per share, up from 43 cents per share in the same quarter last year. Oil an
  
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• Crescent Point Energy pleased so far with Montney assets bought in $1.7-billion deal

  02-11-2023 12:57
  
  Crescent Point Energy Corp. said Thursday it is pleased with the results it has obtained so far from oilfield assets the company purchased earlier this year in a $1.7-billion deal. The Calgary-based oil and gas company, acquired Spartan Delta Corp.'s assets in the Montney - one of North America's largest unconventional petroleum plays, spanning northeast B.C. and northwest Alberta - earlier in 2023. The deal saw Crescent Point significantly grow its presence in the area, acquiring 600 drilling l
  
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