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• Arts For Wellness concert series at the South Health Campus bringing music to patients, families and staff

  22-02-2024 23:22
  
  A variety of local artists are hosting hour-long concerts in the South Health Campus Wellness Centre, in a project that blends performing arts with the healing variety. Kelly Morstad is an arts advocate and founder of the Arts For Wellness concert series, a pilot project funded by an Alberta Government grant of $11,300. "The people at Alberta Arts and Culture and specifically the minister (Tanya Fir) thought that this would be a very good application of arts into healthcare, a wonderful fusion o
  
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• Dry and windy conditions prompt Alberta Wildfire to issue additional fire advisories

  22-02-2024 23:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Wildfire says dry and windy conditions across the province has prompted the agency to issue additional fire advisories.
  
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• AHS cancels postings for management, non-clinical positions until end of March: memo

  22-02-2024 23:15
  
  Alberta Health Services has implemented a partial hiring freeze until the end of the first quarter of 2024, according to an AHS memo released by the Opposition NDP. Recruitment of management and non-union non-clinical support positions has been paused until March 31, with any exceptions requiring the approval of the AHS CEO, the memo says. AHS says union non-clinical support work postings should also be cancelled. The memo also dictates that any interviews scheduled for open positions should be
  
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• Here's a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 22:51 via news.google.com
  
  Here's a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cameron stays alive in Scotties playoff hunt with close win over Smith

  22-02-2024 22:42
  
  Manitoba's Kate Cameron scored one in the 10th end for a crucial 5-4 win over Nova Scotia's Heather Smith in Thursday's opening draw at the Canadian women's curling championship. Cameron improved to 4-3 with the win and will face British Columbia's Clancy Grandy (5-2) in Thursday's evening draw for the third and final Pool B playoff spot. Tiebreak games have been eliminated at this year's Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Head-to-head records are being used as the first metric to solve ties. Ontari
  
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• Alberta announces healthcare hiring freeze, but will not impact clinical positions - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 22:36 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta announces healthcare hiring freeze, but will not impact clinical positions  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary’s MRU launches four-year degree program in aviation management

  22-02-2024 22:18
  
  Mount Royal University has launched a new four-year degree program in aviation management. The new program blends technical and management skill sets, giving students the tools they need to launch successful careers in the aviation industry. The degree program expands upon an existing two-year diploma program that focused on flight training. “The degree builds on the aviation alumni and industry network that already exists with the diploma and MRU’s great reputation in aviation for m
  
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• Cirstea saves 6 match points in Dubai quarterfinals win over Vondrousova - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 21:31 via news.google.com
  
  Cirstea saves 6 match points in Dubai quarterfinals win over Vondrousova  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Kodiaks' Anderson, Moes recognized in ACAC volleyball awards - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 21:30 via news.google.com
  
  Kodiaks' Anderson, Moes recognized in ACAC volleyball awards  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Funding to support youth jobs in agriculture across Canada - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 21:30 via news.google.com
  
  Funding to support youth jobs in agriculture across Canada  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mayor of Gatineau resigns citing difficult climate for municipal politicians - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 21:08 via news.google.com
  
  Mayor of Gatineau resigns citing difficult climate for municipal politicians  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Freedom to Read Week' dedicated to freedom of expression - My Lethbridge Now

  22-02-2024 20:58 via news.google.com
  
  'Freedom to Read Week' dedicated to freedom of expression  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• 10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

  22-02-2024 20:56
  
  There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend. Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city: Ice Cube in concert What: Ice Cube brings his Straight into Canada Tour to Calgary. When: Friday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Where: Grey Eagle Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. Cost: $120+      View this post on Instagram                     A post shared by David Schumann (@vhsrevolution)
  
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• Trudeau jabs Poilievre over bill that could usher in digital ID for porn browsing

  22-02-2024 20:54
  
  Justin Trudeau took an unprompted jab at his main political rival today over a Senate porn bill that the prime minister says could usher in a digital ID for adults who want to browse certain websites.Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one placeTrudeau accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of "spreading lies" about the Liberal government's upcoming online harms legislation — even while supporting a bill that would create online restrictions. "Instead of stepping up to stand f
  
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• Cameron stays alive in Tournament of Hearts playoff hunt with win over Smith

  22-02-2024 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Manitoba's Kate Cameron scored one in the 10th end for a crucial 5-4 win over Nova Scotia's Heather Smith in Thursday's opening draw.
  
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• Canadiens claim forward Colin White off waivers from Penguins - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 20:29 via news.google.com
  
  Canadiens claim forward Colin White off waivers from Penguins  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Safety is priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 20:28 via news.google.com
  
  Safety is priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Foreign interference inquiry tries to allay diaspora community concerns - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 20:28 via news.google.com
  
  Foreign interference inquiry tries to allay diaspora community concerns  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Province announces $3.5 million to help combat human trafficking - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 20:22 via news.google.com
  
  Province announces $3.5 million to help combat human trafficking  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Suncor reverses workplace injury trend, reports 2023 was company's safest year ever

  22-02-2024 20:18
  
  Oilsands giant Suncor Energy Inc., which has been heavily criticized in recent years for an abnormally high number of workplace deaths at its sites, reported that 2023 was its best year ever in terms of worker safety. CEO Rich Kruger told analysts on a conference call that Suncor achieved its best overall employee and contractor safety performance in the company's history last year. "We had no life-altering or life-threatening injuries for the first time since 2015," Kruger said on Thursday.&nbs
  
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• Indigenous leaders say B.C. opposition members derailed changes to Land Act - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 20:08 via news.google.com
  
  Indigenous leaders say B.C. opposition members derailed changes to Land Act  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hurricanes break losing streak, beat Warriors 6-3 - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 20:04 via news.google.com
  
  Hurricanes break losing streak, beat Warriors 6-3  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta announces $3.5M for 20 anti-human trafficking organizations

  22-02-2024 19:38
  
  The province is giving $3.5 million in funding to 20 anti-human trafficking organizations in Alberta. The UCP made the announcement on Thursday to coincide with National Human Trafficking Day, Observed every Feb. 22, the day serves as a time to raise awareness for, and develop ways to combat, human trafficking. Human trafficking is forced participation in the sex trade or labour market, where manipulation is used to exploit individuals and take away their choice, according to the Joy Smith Found
  
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• 44-year-old missing Brooks man found dead - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 19:36 via news.google.com
  
  44-year-old missing Brooks man found dead  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Nurses rally for better pay, reclassification outside of Lethbridge City Hall - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 19:33 via news.google.com
  
  Nurses rally for better pay, reclassification outside of Lethbridge City Hall  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Homan, Jones, Sturmay, Einarson into playoffs at Canadian curling championship

  22-02-2024 19:33
  
  A change-up and a settling into new roles has Rachel Homan's curling team extending a stellar season into the Canadian women's curling championship. Homan (6-0) locked in a playoff berth early at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a commanding 10-3 win over B.C.'s Clancy Grandy on Wednesday to secure a booking in the round of six in Calgary. "We have to stay on our absolute A game," Homan said. "Everyone here is gunning for playoffs right now, and we can't let up at all. There's just ph
  
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• 'Deeply insulting': Carbon tax rebate cuts spark petition from business advocate

  22-02-2024 19:17
  
  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is launching a petition against the federal government's changes to the carbon tax. The CFIB says the carbon tax system is broken overall, but recent cuts to small businesses rebates are 'deeply insulting.' New documents published by the federal government last Friday reveal that Ottawa is reducing the carbon tax revenue it plans to rebate to small and medium-sized businesses from nine per cent to five per cent starting in 2024. The CFIB calculates
  
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• Texas school legally punished Black student over hairstyle, judge says - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 18:57 via news.google.com
  
  Texas school legally punished Black student over hairstyle, judge says  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Suncor reports 2023 was the company’s safest year ever, reverses workplace injury trend

  22-02-2024 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Suncor's CEO said the company achieved its best overall employee and contractor safety performance in the company's history last year.
  
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• Youth worker with ties to Alberta, Saskatchewan charged with child luring, child pornography

  22-02-2024 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 28-year-old man who worked in youth facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan has been charged with child pornography-related offences.
  
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• Canada saw a spike in children hospitalized for the flu in 2022-23: report

  22-02-2024 18:38
  
  A new report suggests the number of respiratory illness hospitalizations in Canada for youth under 18 and flu-related hospitalizations in children under the age of four, dramatically increased between 2022 and 2023. Released on Thursday, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report indicates hospitalizations returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022-23, with 2,444 children under the age of four hospitalized in that timeframe. Also in that age group "hospitalizations doubled for lowe
  
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• Supreme Court of Canada to review Good Samaritan drug overdose case - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 18:17 via news.google.com
  
  Supreme Court of Canada to review Good Samaritan drug overdose case  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fourteen clubs from five leagues to contest Canadian Championship soccer tournament - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 18:09 via news.google.com
  
  Fourteen clubs from five leagues to contest Canadian Championship soccer tournament  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada's Clarke leads halfway through women's world skeleton championship - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 18:09 via news.google.com
  
  Canada's Clarke leads halfway through women's world skeleton championship  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• University of Calgary opens new Women in Sport tribute display

  22-02-2024 18:05
  
  The University of Calgary has a new Women in Sport tribute display, which is just part of the Faculty of Kinesiology’s plan to improve recognition and opportunities for female athletes. The permanent display features sports memorabilia from the personal collection of the late Joan Snyder, a philanthropist and ardent supporter of women’s hockey. Items include a Team Canada hockey jersey signed by Hayley Wickenheiser, a women in winter sport stamp collection featuring Olympic medalists
  
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• Avoid tossing baby's breath into green carts: City of Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 17:59 via news.google.com
  
  Avoid tossing baby's breath into green carts: City of Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Dabrowski, Routliffe move on to women's doubles semifinals in Dubai - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 17:09 via news.google.com
  
  Dabrowski, Routliffe move on to women's doubles semifinals in Dubai  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Law Enforcement Torch Run lights up Lethbridge Friday - My Lethbridge Now

  22-02-2024 16:57 via news.google.com
  
  Law Enforcement Torch Run lights up Lethbridge Friday  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 16:28 via news.google.com
  
  Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Warriors doubled up in Lethbridge Wednesday - DiscoverMooseJaw.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free ... - DiscoverMooseJaw.com

  22-02-2024 11:20 via news.google.com
  
  Warriors doubled up in Lethbridge Wednesday - DiscoverMooseJaw.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free ...  DiscoverMooseJaw.com
  
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• Support for sending military aid to Ukraine rising: Leger poll - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 10:03 via news.google.com
  
  Support for sending military aid to Ukraine rising: Leger poll  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hurricanes Ended Losing Streak with 6-3 Win Over Warriors - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Canadian Hockey League

  22-02-2024 08:10 via news.google.com
  
  Hurricanes Ended Losing Streak with 6-3 Win Over Warriors - Lethbridge Hurricanes  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Auston Matthews becomes fastest US-born player to reach 50 goals - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 07:53 via news.google.com
  
  Auston Matthews becomes fastest US-born player to reach 50 goals  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WHL roundup: Doyle scores twice in Lethbridge Hurricanes win over Moose Jaw Warriors - SooToday

  22-02-2024 06:31 via news.google.com
  
  WHL roundup: Doyle scores twice in Lethbridge Hurricanes win over Moose Jaw Warriors  SooToday
  
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• Alberta NDP Leadership candidate says party must “show up” for Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 05:47 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta NDP Leadership candidate says party must “show up” for Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• HKO-WHL-Sums-Moose Jaw-Lethbridge - Houston Chronicle

  22-02-2024 05:43 via news.google.com
  
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• Warriors drop decision in Lethbridge to see losing skid hit three - Moose Jaw Today

  22-02-2024 05:32 via news.google.com
  
  Warriors drop decision in Lethbridge to see losing skid hit three  Moose Jaw Today
  
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• Leafs centre Matthews scores 50th goal of the season - Lethbridge News Now

  22-02-2024 04:58 via news.google.com
  
  Leafs centre Matthews scores 50th goal of the season  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Man seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on Stoney Trail

  22-02-2024 04:31
  
  Part of Stoney Trail was closed on Wednesday night due to a multi-vehicle crash. Calgary police said the initial call came in just after 6 p.m. for a crash on northbound Stoney Trail just before Country Hills Boulevard N.E. A man was taken to hospital in serious condition due to head injuries. At the scene, two vehicles – a car and an SUV – were seen off the side of the road with significant damage. A third vehicle, another car, was further up the road with damage to its front end.In
  
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• More clouds moving in on Thursday along with wind gusts

  22-02-2024 04:01
  
  Thursday will be nice but comes with a little more cloud cover than we had on Wednesday, and it will be a little gustier. Expect gusts out of the west up to 40 km/h, and that is what will help carry our temperatures higher.The next couple of days look warm, but the weekend forecast has changed a bit – especially on Saturday. There is a good chance we will kick off Saturday morning with flurries – trace amounts to two centimetres possible – while a larger amount of snow is on th
  
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