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• Calgary mother pushes for synthetic dyes to be removed from childrens' medicine in Canada

  28-02-2024 23:57
  
  Food dyes are ubiquitous, in everything from cereals and salad dressings to toothpaste and even medicine. They've become hard to avoid, despite the fact that some studies have found they can have adverse effects on children. In October 2023, the state of California announced it will ban Red Dye No. 3 in 2027, after a report linked it to hyperactivity and other neurobehavioral effects in children. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) published its final report in 2021, tit
  
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• Avalanche concerns close portion of Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. Interior

  28-02-2024 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The closure, due to a high avalanche hazard, is from Revelstoke to Golden, a distance of 141.4 kilometres.
  
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• Pumphouse Theatre hosting a musical production for families about the relationship between a deaf mom and her hearing son.

  28-02-2024 23:45
  
  The child of a deaf adult is referred to as a CODA and a Calgary musical called 'Songs My Mother Never Sung Me' is offering a glimpse into playwright and composer Dave Clarke’s experience growing up in a hearing world with deaf parents.  Erik Mortimer, who plays piano throughout the play onstage, is in his second run of the show as its musical director. "So in Dave's case, he's a hearing child and both of his parents are deaf and what that experience is like growing up," he said. "The
  
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• CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 23:32 via news.google.com
  
  CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police seek public assistance to locate wanted subject - My Lethbridge Now

  28-02-2024 23:21 via news.google.com
  
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• NHL defencemen talk benefits, drawbacks of playing their off-side - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 23:14 via news.google.com
  
  NHL defencemen talk benefits, drawbacks of playing their off-side  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Third teen pleads not guilty in Lethbridge high school football sex assault case - Hamilton Spectator

  28-02-2024 23:12 via news.google.com
  Third teen pleads not guilty in Lethbridge high school football sex assault case  Hamilton Spectator
  
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• Elevated avalanche risk forces closure of Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden, B.C.

  28-02-2024 22:54
  
  Highway 1 is closed between Revelstoke and Golden, B.C., due to avalanche risk. The highway was closed in both directions at 11 a.m. MST Wednesday due to a "high avalanche hazard" between Townley Street and Anderson Road in Revelstoke to one kilometre west of Golden. According to a Facebook post, the area around Revelstoke has had 40 centimetres of snow over the past 12 hours and more coming.⛔️ CLOSURE UPDATE #BCHwy1 - the highway is now closed in both directions between #Revelstoke
  
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• Calgary has a new recycling plant outside of city limits

  28-02-2024 22:32
  
  A new facility that's expected to handle 55,000 tonnes of recyclables each year is ready to open starting Friday. The facility, which is more than 6,500 square metres (70,000 square feet) in size, is owned and operated by GFL Environmental Inc., and is located just outside the city of Calgary, in Rocky View County. Officials say the plant is equipped with "cutting-edge technology" that will improve the handling of recyclables from community recycling depots, commercial collection and the city's
  
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• National Music Centre accepting applications for artist-in-residence program

  28-02-2024 22:26
  
  The National Music Centre in Calgary is looking for a 2024 artist in residence. The Calgary music hub is accepting applications through March 10 from musical artists across Canada for the program, which is a self-directed initiative that provides musicians with the tools, time and space to create new work. Two winners chosen by a jury of NMC staff members and music industry professionals will be chosen to receive five-day residencies at Studio Bell. One of those will be selected from an open cal
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders apologize to fans for 'Girl Math' marketing campaign ad - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 22:24 via news.google.com
  
  Saskatchewan Roughriders apologize to fans for 'Girl Math' marketing campaign ad  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Groups speak out against renewable energy regulations in Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 22:09 via news.google.com
  
  Groups speak out against renewable energy regulations in Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Province reports five overdose deaths in Lethbridge in November 2023 - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 21:37 via news.google.com
  
  Province reports five overdose deaths in Lethbridge in November 2023  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bye-bye bus traps: Calgary ditches notorious traffic devices

  28-02-2024 21:33
  
  Calgary will soon be rid of all its bus traps. The traps have existed in Calgary for decades, and were meant to stop cars from entering transit-only lanes. "Fifty years ago, it seemed like a good idea to dig a hole in the middle of a transit lane and put bars across it to stop unauthorized vehicles from entering specific areas," said officials in a Wednesday news release. The holes were built so that buses and emergency vehicles could pass over them without issue, but not commuters, who found th
  
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• Former world junior hockey players charged with sexual assault choose jury trial

  28-02-2024 21:30
  
  Five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team who are charged with sexual assault in a 2018 incident in London, Ont., have chosen to be tried by a jury. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault last month. McLeod is also facing an additional charge of sexual assault for “being a party to the offence." In a joint statement, their lawyers said the five players selected a jury trial earlier this week and are "confident
  
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• Fire department accepting applications for Fire Cadet Program

  28-02-2024 20:36
  
  The Calgary Fire Department is accepting applications for its 2024 Fire Cadet Program. Applications will be accepted through March 28 from 15 to18 year old high school students interested in learning what it takes to be a firefighter, through teaching life-skills such as leadership, community involvement, teamwork, pride and respect. Cadets will also receive theoretical and practical training in basic firefighting skills, and how to apply those into daily activities. Applicants must be enrolled
  
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• Alberta announces 'renewed path forward for renewable energy' - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 20:17 via news.google.com
  
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• Lethbridge Wrestlers excel at Provincial Rural Wrestling Championships - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 19:56 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Wrestlers excel at Provincial Rural Wrestling Championships  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Montgomery crane accident sends one person to hospital

  28-02-2024 19:55
  
  A person was seriously injured in an accident involving a crane in Montgomery on Wednesday morning. Fire crews were called to the 4900 block of 22 Avenue N.W. at 11 a.m. for the incident involving a crane, according to the Calgary Fire Department. An adult was conscious and breathing when they were taken to hospital. EMS said the person’s injuries were considered serious but non-life threatening. The crane was deemed stable by emergency crews. This is a developing story. More details to co
  
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• Machinery accident at Montgomery construction site sends one person to hospital

  28-02-2024 19:55
  
  A person was seriously injured in an accident involving a piece of machinery at a construction site in Montgomery on Wednesday morning. Fire crews were called to the 4900 block of 22 Avenue N.W. at 11 a.m. for the incident, according to the Calgary Fire Department. An adult was conscious and breathing when they were taken to hospital. EMS said the person’s injuries were considered serious but non-life threatening. The incident took place at a construction site where a large home is being b
  
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• Alberta rural municipalities say $43M in energy industry taxes went unpaid last year

  28-02-2024 19:53
  
  Some energy companies are still failing to pay millions of dollars in taxes, says a survey released this week by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta. Oil and gas producers missed $43 million dollars in payments last year, the group says. "Year after year, the problem drags on due to a lack of industry regulation and accountability," said president Paul McLauchlin in a release. The association found oil and gas companies owe the communities in which they operate nearly $252 million in all. That's
  
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• Canadian cattle herd hits 1989 lows - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 19:51 via news.google.com
  
  Canadian cattle herd hits 1989 lows  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Developing ingredients for new snack and food options - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 19:47 via news.google.com
  
  Developing ingredients for new snack and food options  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta rural municipalities say $43M in oil and gas industry taxes went unpaid last year

  28-02-2024 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some energy companies are still failing to pay millions of dollars in taxes, says a survey released this week by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
  
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• Parking issues in Lethbridge moving to 311 - CTV News Calgary

  28-02-2024 19:44 via news.google.com
  
  Parking issues in Lethbridge moving to 311  CTV News Calgary
  
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• City of Lethbridge to switch parking-related calls to 311 starting Friday

  28-02-2024 19:44
  
  The City of Lethbridge is moving all parking-related concerns to 311, starting Friday. The City posted on its website Tuesday advising any residents needing tor report a “parking-related concern” will need to call or online chat with the city’s customer service team at Lethbridge 311. The switch will mean freeing up the Lethbridge police non-emergency line and its dispatchers at the Lethbridge Public Safety Communications Centre (PSCC). The non-emergency line remains available
  
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• Inmate involved in fight at Drumheller Institution dies in hospital, RCMP investigating

  28-02-2024 19:20
  
  Alberta RCMP are investigating the death of an inmate at the Drumheller Institution this week. Officers were called to the medium-security prison at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26 for reports of a medical emergency. RCMP say there was a fight that left a 34-year-old inmate with serious injuries. The victim was transported to hospital where he was declared dead. Correctional Service Canada identified the inmate as Abdirahman Mahamed. At the time of death, Mahamed had served nine months of a sentence o
  
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• Warm Wednesday with a return to winter weather coming

  28-02-2024 19:16
  
  Classic chinook-like conditions will bring a mid-week infusion of warmth into southern Alberta. The forecast high for Wednesday is expected to be 22 degrees warmer than Tuesday, with Thursday’s high even warmer than that. Unfortunately, this setup lacks stability and will break down quite easily later in the day Thursday. Precipitation that will initially remain on the eastern side of the Rockies will start to impact the leeward side of the mountains early Thursday. At the same time, cold
  
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• Lethbridge athletes leave their mark at Rural Provincial Wrestling Championships - My Lethbridge Now

  28-02-2024 18:53 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge athletes leave their mark at Rural Provincial Wrestling Championships  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Calgary Chamber of Commerce sets out initiatives ahead of Alberta's budget reveal

  28-02-2024 18:42
  
  The Calgary Chamber of Commerce says it hopes the Alberta government will take a stronger look at improving business in the budget expected on Thursday. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chamber said it hopes to see new plans from the province to tackle Alberta's labour and skills shortages as well as establish a stronger focus on sustainable energy. "We call on the provincial government to drive strategic initiatives and execute on bold visions in Budget 2024, focusing on addressing rising costs
  
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• Pink Shirt Day promotes anti-bullying and kindness - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 18:41 via news.google.com
  
  Pink Shirt Day promotes anti-bullying and kindness  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Spending Easter in the mountains? This $10 shuttle can get you there from Calgary

  28-02-2024 18:24
  
  Calgarians planning to travel to Banff or Canmore over Easter weekend have the option of using On-It Regional Transit. The cost-effective shuttle wrapped up its seasonal service in October, but officials announced on Wednesday it will return for Easter weekend. This year, Good Friday falls on March 29, followed by Easter Sunday on March 31. During that time, On-It will be offering $10 trips to and from Canmore and Banff several times a day. "Our riders have asked for more opportunities to visit
  
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• Alberta legislature spring session begins as government prepares to release budget - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 18:13 via news.google.com
  
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• New report shows ballooning clinic wait times in Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 17:52 via news.google.com
  
  New report shows ballooning clinic wait times in Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Warm spring expected in Alberta: The Weather Network - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 17:22 via news.google.com
  
  Warm spring expected in Alberta: The Weather Network  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trans Mountain project’s latest cost estimate climbs 10%, regulatory filing shows

  28-02-2024 16:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion now estimates the project's costs will come in 10 per cent higher than its May 2023 estimate of $30.9 billion.
  
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• Spring session of Alberta legislature begins as UCP prepares to release budget

  28-02-2024 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Danielle Smith's government is planning to dismantle Alberta Health Services and has indicated legislation is coming to begin the process.
  
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• Alberta renewables sector fears politicization of energy as moratorium ends

  28-02-2024 16:14
  
  A seven-month pause on wind and solar development in Alberta is coming to an end, but some involved in the sector say increased politicization threatens its future growth. The industry was caught off guard last August by the UCP government's move to impose a temporary moratorium on new wind and solar approvals in the province to give it time to study issues related to land use, reclamation and grid reliability. That moratorium is set to expire Thursday, after which the government is expected to
  
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• Alberta government announces new rules for renewables projects as moratorium ends

  28-02-2024 16:14
  
  As a seven-month pause on wind and solar development in Alberta comes to an end, the provincial government has laid out new rules to guide future wind and solar development in the province. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf announced the changes on Wednesday, which include a ban on new wind projects located within 35-kilometre "buffer zones" around protected areas and other “pristine viewscapes” designated by the province. Other pr
  
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• Lethbridge Country accepting dust control applications - My Lethbridge Now

  28-02-2024 15:56 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Country accepting dust control applications  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Andy Murray loses to fifth-seeded Ugo Humbert at Dubai Championship - Lethbridge News Now

  28-02-2024 15:43 via news.google.com
  
  Andy Murray loses to fifth-seeded Ugo Humbert at Dubai Championship  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Shooting in Huntington Hills believed to be targeted, police say

  28-02-2024 15:34
  
  A man was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition following a shooting early Wednesday in the northeast community of Huntington Hills. Police confirmed to CTV News the incident occurred just at approximately 6:45 a.m., when a man was found with gunshot wounds near the 200 block of 64 Avenue N.E. EMS took the victim, a man in his 20s, to Foothills Medical Centre in life-threatening condition. He's since been upgraded to stable condition, police said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Man sent to hospital after early morning shooting

  28-02-2024 15:34
  
  A man has been taken to hospital in life-threatening condition following a shooting early Tuesday, police confirmed to CTV News. At just before 7 a.m., a man was found with gunshot wounds near 64 Avenue and Centre Street. The victim was taken to Foothills Medical Centre by EMS. There are no details about what happened, but police are canvassing the area, looking for witnesses. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call police. This is a developing story and we will have mor
  
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• Federal employees to rally in Calgary over troubled pay system

  28-02-2024 15:22
  
  Federal employees part of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are holding a rally in Calgary on Wednesday to voice their continued concerns with the government’s pay system. PSAC says the Phoenix pay system the government uses to pay federal employees hasn’t had a single pay period where it was able to pay accurately or on time. “Every single pay week employees in the federal government are panicking and checking their pay stubs to see if they are going to get paid,&rd
  
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• Suspect in Fatal Edmonton U-Haul hit-and-run arrested in Wainwright

  28-02-2024 14:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A suspect being sought after a deadly hit-and-run collision in south Edmonton last weekend was arrested by RCMP three days later in central Alberta.
  
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• Alberta RCMP confirm arrest of suspect in fatal hit-and-run involving U-Haul van

  28-02-2024 14:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A suspect wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run collision in Edmonton this weekend has been arrested, according to the RCMP.
  
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• Alberta legislature spring session begins as government prepares to release budget

  28-02-2024 14:20
  
  The Alberta legislature's spring session is set to start today, with health care expected to be a main focus. Premier Danielle Smith's government is planning to dismantle Alberta Health Services and has indicated legislation is coming to begin the process. AHS is to be replaced by four agencies while being reduced to the role of service provider in acute care. Thursday will see the release of the 2024 provincial budget. Smith said in a recent televised provincewide address that it will be balanc
  
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• Flames top Kings 4-2 to stay hot with fourth consecutive victory

  28-02-2024 14:18
  
  Yegor Sharangovich scored the go-ahead goal at 12:09 of the third period as the Calgary Flames earned their fourth straight win, 4-2, over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. Andrew Mangiapane, Blake Coleman, and Mikael Backlund, into an empty net, also scored for Calgary (29-25-5), while Chris Tanev chipped in a pair of assists. The Flames remain five points back of Nashville for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Jacob Markstrom had 20 stops to improve to 20-15-2. Phillip
  
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• Ottawa rejects Alberta’s proposal for tracking ‘safer supply’ drugs

  28-02-2024 13:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government is rejecting a proposal from Alberta to consider adding a 'unique chemical identifier' to the pharmaceuticals offered as an alternative to street drugs. 
  
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• Ag Expo brings agriculture industry together in Lethbridge - CHAT News Today

  28-02-2024 13:07 via news.google.com
  
  Ag Expo brings agriculture industry together in Lethbridge  CHAT News Today
  
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