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• US$454 million judgment against Trump is finalized, starting clock on appeal in civil fraud case

  23-02-2024 23:30
  
  The staggering civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump was finalized in New York on Friday, making official a verdict that leaves the former president on the hook for more than US$454 million in fines and interest. The procedural step by the New York county clerk starts the clock on Trump's appeals process, while allowing the debt to begin racking up post-judgment interest of nearly US$112,000 each day, according to a spokesperson for New York Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the ca
  
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• A little bit pregnant: my journey from recurrent pregnancy loss to IVF

  23-02-2024 23:22
  
  Even the gorilla was pregnant, but I wasn’t. I was jealous of a zoo animal. It’s understandable that trying to conceive can be so isolating, when it feels like social media feeds are full of black and white ultrasound images from happy couples announcing their news, it’s easy to feel left behind. I was brought to tears while on assignment for a news story about an expectant gorilla at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo as I interviewed patrons who were also mothers, many cradling
  
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• Blue Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to one-year contract - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 22:43 via news.google.com
  
  Blue Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to one-year contract  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Arizona Coyotes move to terminate former Flame Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces

  23-02-2024 22:33
  
  The Arizona Coyotes have put forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract. The move comes after Ruzicka posted to social media a video of himself with a white powder appearing to be cocaine and a credit card on a counter. The team announced Friday that Ruzicka was going on waivers for termination purposes and said it would have no further comment at this time. Ruzicka is in the second season of a two-year contract worth $1.525 million. He has only been with the Coyotes
  
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• Lethbridge County loses $30k to fraud - My Lethbridge Now

  23-02-2024 22:27 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge County loses $30k to fraud  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Kadri's OT winner lifts Flames past Bruins 3-2 for second straight win

  23-02-2024 22:18
  
  Centring two rookies has been a new role for Nazem Kadri, but he's thriving in it. Kadri scored 3:56 into overtime and had an assist on Thursday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. Kadri kept the puck on a 3-on-1 and fired a low shot into the far corner on Linus Ullmark just seconds after Jakob Markstrom stopped a David Pastrnak shot on the other end. “I was exhausted by the end of that one, just an absolute track meet,” Kadri said. &ld
  
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• Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 22:02 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• P.E.I. councillor accused of posting anti-Indigenous sign seeking judicial review - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 21:43 via news.google.com
  
  P.E.I. councillor accused of posting anti-Indigenous sign seeking judicial review  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Have a cancelled Lynx Air flight? Here's what to know about getting a refund

  23-02-2024 21:43
  
  Many passengers booked to fly on Lynx Air have been left scrambling after the discount air carrier announced it was ceasing operations on Feb. 26. The company said those who were planning to board flights on Monday and onward must contact their credit card company to obtain a refund. "Please note: Lynx Air’s contact centre will not be available to assist with refunds," it said on its website. Seeking a full refund through your credit card provider can be a seamless process, however "that r
  
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• 'It's really sad': Lynx Air passengers in Calgary react to news airline is ceasing operations

  23-02-2024 21:25
  
  Calgary travellers who booked flights with Lynx Air were forced to make new plans and call their credit card providers for refunds following news of the airline ceasing operations. The Calgary-based low budget airline filed for creditor protection Thursday from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, which means it will discontinue its services as of midnight, Monday, Feb 26, with flights continuing until then. Passenger Marc Duquette had booked a flight from Montreal to Calgary next month,
  
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• Lethbridge County investigating external fraud incident - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 21:04 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge County investigating external fraud incident  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Residents in Calgary and Lethbridge walk to support unhoused - CTV News Calgary

  23-02-2024 20:57 via news.google.com
  
  Residents in Calgary and Lethbridge walk to support unhoused  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary's Wood's Homes marks Coldest Night of the Year

  23-02-2024 20:57
  
  Calgary organization Wood's Homes is preparing to mark the Coldest Night of the Year this weekend. Organizations across the province participate in the event every year on Feb. 24, in an effort to support those experiencing homelessness. This year five Alberta organizations are taking part, including three in Calgary. A 2022 point-in-time count from the Calgary Homeless Foundation revealed 77.8 per cent of people experiencing homelessness were in the 25 to 44 and 45 to 64 age groups, 10 per cent
  
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• Quebec's common front unionized workers vote to accept deal with province - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 20:39 via news.google.com
  
  Quebec's common front unionized workers vote to accept deal with province  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta woman facing fraud charges in Saskatoon with over $97,000 stolen: Saskatoon police

  23-02-2024 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Alberta woman is facing several fraud-related charges after several victims in Saskatoon came forward.
  
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• TransAlta Corp. reports $84M Q4 loss compared with $163M loss a year earlier

  23-02-2024 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  TransAlta Corp. reported a loss attributable to common shareholders of $84 million compared with a loss of $163 million a year earlier.
  
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• Dabrowski, Routliffe lose semifinal match to Siniakova, Hunter in Dubai - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 20:23 via news.google.com
  
  Dabrowski, Routliffe lose semifinal match to Siniakova, Hunter in Dubai  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta investing to expand opportunities in trades in Budget 2024 - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 20:22 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta investing to expand opportunities in trades in Budget 2024  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lynx passengers face travel chaos after airline announces shutdown

  23-02-2024 20:12
  
  Passengers booked with Lynx Air were left scrambling to replace cancelled flights after the ultra-low-cost airline announced Thursday evening that it is ceasing operations after filing for creditor protection. All flights scheduled Monday, Feb. 26 or later are cancelled, effective 12:01 a.m. MT. The Calgary-based company has advised passengers with existing bookings to contact their credit card company to secure refunds for pre-booked travel. The airline said it was unable to overcome compoundin
  
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• 'Fiasco': Lynx passengers left scrambling after airline announces shutdown

  23-02-2024 20:12
  
  Passengers booked with Lynx Air were left scrambling to replace cancelled flights after the ultra-low-cost airline announced Thursday evening that it is ceasing operations after filing for creditor protection. All flights scheduled Monday, Feb. 26 or later are cancelled, effective 12:01 a.m. MT. The Calgary-based company has advised passengers with existing bookings to contact their credit card company to secure refunds for pre-booked travel. The airline said it was unable to overcome compoundin
  
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• Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing

  23-02-2024 20:05
  
  Alberta's energy regulator says it will accept an application and open hearings into a controversial open-pit coal mine on the southern slopes of the province's Rocky Mountains. In a letter dated Thursday, the Alberta Energy Regulator says it has decided the Grassy Mountain proposal should be considered an advanced project and be exempt from a ministerial order banning coal development along the province's eastern slopes. The letter says the regulator reached the decision after receiving a note
  
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• Lethbridge kicks off torch runs for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 20:04 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge kicks off torch runs for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Let the good times roll! Calgary’s new roller rink opens

  23-02-2024 19:56
  
  There's a new roller-rink in Calgary. House of Skate, located in the 1100 block of 42 Ave. S.E., hosts grand opening events on Friday and Saturday.   Co-owners Theresa Tucci and Carol Chan brought the passion project to life after Lloyd’s Roller Rink closed six years ago. "Lloyd’s closed and we just couldn’t let skating die," said Tucci. "People are really excited to come back to it, bring their kids, their grandkids, and create new memories. I’m really excited to be
  
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• What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: February 23, 2024 - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 19:28 via news.google.com
  
  What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: February 23, 2024  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta Energy Regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing

  23-02-2024 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's energy regulator says it will accept an application and open hearings into a controversial open-pit coal mine on the southern slopes of the province's Rocky Mountains.
  
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• 85K of drugs seized in Calgary bust, 2 charged

  23-02-2024 19:16
  
  Calgary police have charged two people in connection with a trafficking investigation that saw more than $85,000 in illegal drugs seized. Police launched the month-long investigation in January, after a tip from the public about drug trafficking at multiple locations throughout the city and in surrounding rural communities. On Monday, police searched a home in the 3000 block of Sarcee Road S.W., seizing the following:1.1 kilograms of cocaine; 113 grams of crack cocaine; 477 grams of methamp
  
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• Quebec bar slams Legault for questioning independence of federally appointed judges - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 19:13 via news.google.com
  
  Quebec bar slams Legault for questioning independence of federally appointed judges  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Toronto FC reacquires fullback Richie Laryea in transfer from Nottingham Forest - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 19:12 via news.google.com
  
  Toronto FC reacquires fullback Richie Laryea in transfer from Nottingham Forest  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 3 University of Wyoming swimmers killed in highway crash in Colorado - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 18:46 via news.google.com
  
  3 University of Wyoming swimmers killed in highway crash in Colorado  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rollercoaster weekend on the weather front

  23-02-2024 18:27
  
  The next couple of days flip back and forth between spring and winter weather. Friday is shaping up to be warm and windy with westerly gusts up to 45 km/h fuelling a high of 9 C in the afternoon and mainly sunny conditions. It’s when we get into early Saturday morning we start to see our first drastic change, as the jet stream forms a northwesterly tilt over the province. That’s going to bring light flurries into Calgary as early as 6 a.m. on Saturday and a high of 0 C.  Snowfal
  
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• City solicitor to review lawlessness task force - My Lethbridge Now

  23-02-2024 18:15 via news.google.com
  
  City solicitor to review lawlessness task force  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• PREVIEW: Oil Kings @ Lethbridge Hurricanes 2.23.24 - Edmonton Oil Kings - Canadian Hockey League

  23-02-2024 17:48 via news.google.com
  
  PREVIEW: Oil Kings @ Lethbridge Hurricanes 2.23.24 - Edmonton Oil Kings  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Rookie Alberta skip Sturmay to meet 6-time champ Jones in Hearts playoff game

  23-02-2024 17:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  A host-province rookie versus a decorated curler in her national women's curling championship swan song gives Friday's playoff game between them a sense of occasion.
  
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• Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jean-Guy Talbot dead at 91 - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 17:17 via news.google.com
  
  Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jean-Guy Talbot dead at 91  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lynx Air is shutting down. What to do if you have travel booked

  23-02-2024 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadians booked with Lynx Air find themselves in limbo Friday after the ultra-low-cost-carrier announced it is going out of business.
  
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• Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks after plebiscite - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 17:09 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks after plebiscite  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CP NewsAlert: McGill, Concordia universities sue Quebec government over tuition hikes - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 16:58 via news.google.com
  
  CP NewsAlert: McGill, Concordia universities sue Quebec government over tuition hikes  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• GAME DAY: Hurricanes Look to Build on Momentum Against Oil Kings - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Canadian Hockey League

  23-02-2024 16:34 via news.google.com
  
  GAME DAY: Hurricanes Look to Build on Momentum Against Oil Kings - Lethbridge Hurricanes  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Charges laid after random bear spray attacks in Medicine Hat - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 16:30 via news.google.com
  
  Charges laid after random bear spray attacks in Medicine Hat  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge athletes shine at 2024 Alberta Winter Games - Global News

  23-02-2024 15:57 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge athletes shine at 2024 Alberta Winter Games  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge athletes shine at 2024 Alberta Winter Games

  23-02-2024 15:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The young athletes of Lethbridge should hold their heads high, as they contributed over half of the medal count to their zone, which was made up of over 105 communities.
  
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• Alberta town’s residents vote in favour of bylaw that will see Pride crosswalk be removed

  23-02-2024 15:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The vote on Thursday was a close one, with 663 people voting in favour of the changes and 639 people voting against them.
  
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• Canadian teenager Hallie Clarke wins skeleton world championship - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 15:31 via news.google.com
  
  Canadian teenager Hallie Clarke wins skeleton world championship  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian competitors set for final Olympic surfing qualifier in Puerto Rico - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 13:11 via news.google.com
  
  Canadian competitors set for final Olympic surfing qualifier in Puerto Rico  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Quebec cold case conviction highlights advances in DNA research techniques - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 10:03 via news.google.com
  
  Quebec cold case conviction highlights advances in DNA research techniques  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jerri Lynn Wilson Obituary | February 23, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  23-02-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Jerri Lynn Wilson Obituary | February 23, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• Lethbridge's Task Force Turmoil: Balancing Governance and Grassroots Efforts - BNN Breaking

  23-02-2024 08:00 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge's Task Force Turmoil: Balancing Governance and Grassroots Efforts  BNN Breaking
  
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• CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Thursday, February 22, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  23-02-2024 05:56 via news.google.com
  
  CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Thursday, February 22, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• A windy and warm end to the week

  23-02-2024 04:09
  
  Despite some wind gusts, Friday will be another warm and sunny day to end the week. It will be a little breezy at times, with winds out of the west that will knock our temperatures up to 9 C, or even 10 C again.There is a little bit of everything in the five-day forecast. It will be cooler on Saturday as a cold front swipes through, which will also likely bring us a little bit of snow on Saturday morning. Temperatures will bounce back up for Sunday, but for Sunday night through to Monday, a syst
  
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• Province providing $302500 to Alberta Sports Hall of Fame - Lethbridge News Now

  23-02-2024 04:05 via news.google.com
  
  Province providing $302500 to Alberta Sports Hall of Fame  Lethbridge News Now
  
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