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• Funding announced for drone coverage to assess crop damage - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 23:53 via news.google.com
  
  Funding announced for drone coverage to assess crop damage  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Edmonton Oilers star players push car out of snowbank for local teens

  05-03-2024 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three teens had an unforgettable night after Edmonton Oilers forwards Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins helped push their stuck car out of a snowbank in the west end.
  
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• Alberta teachers call for education bump as per-student spending drops again

  05-03-2024 23:52
  
  A new ad campaign from the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) takes aim at the province for what it calls "chronic underfunding" underscored by last week's budget. The ATA is launching television, radio, billboard, print and online advertisements this week. Three spots will focus on the 4.4 per cent funding bump education received in the UCP's latest financial outline. "We want every Albertan to know clearly and understand that despite having the richest economy in the country, we have the poor
  
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• Businesses forced to relocate or shutter ahead of Eau Claire Market demolition

  05-03-2024 23:45
  
  Calgary's Eau Claire Market is scheduled for demolition this summer to make way for the eventual construction of a CTrain station on site, and many businesses housed by the building are scrambling. The 170,000-square-foot indoor market, which opened in 1993 and was a hub for shopping, entertainment and community events, will be handed over to the city on May 31. Demolition will follow in July, according to current owner Harvard Developments, which notes it will retain a five-and-a-half-acre port
  
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• Housing minister pledges cash for more Airdrie homes, urges provinces to get creative

  05-03-2024 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fraser announced $24.8 million to fast track the building of more than 900 homes over the next three years in Airdrie.
  
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• Kinsmen Club of Lethbridge Boosts Local Food Banks with $10K Donation Amid Rising Demand - BNN Breaking

  05-03-2024 23:28 via news.google.com
  Kinsmen Club of Lethbridge Boosts Local Food Banks with $10K Donation Amid Rising Demand  BNN Breaking
  
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• Food banks in Lethbridge to benefit from Kinsmen Club donation - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 23:13 via news.google.com
  
  Food banks in Lethbridge to benefit from Kinsmen Club donation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Flames claim defenceman Joel Hanley off waivers from Dallas

  05-03-2024 23:13
  
  The Calgary Flames claimed defenceman Joel Hanley off waivers from the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Hanley, from Keswick, Ont., has three assists and 23 penalty minutes in 32 games with Dallas this season. Stars coach Peter DeBoer said Hanley was a "cap roster casualty" when he was waived by Dallas on Monday, adding it was a "tough day" for the club. Hanley is in the second year of a two-year deal with a US$787,500 annual salary. The 32-year-old was signed as an undrafted free agent by Montreal on J
  
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• Fast, Larocque enjoying consistency as lead blue liners for PWHL Toronto - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 22:54 via news.google.com
  
  Fast, Larocque enjoying consistency as lead blue liners for PWHL Toronto  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• High Valley to perform at Wildhorse Saloon during Stampede 2024

  05-03-2024 21:26
  
  One of Calgary's most popular Stampede tents has revealed the first of several bands set to play at the venue this summer. Wildhorse Saloon announced on Tuesday that Alberta's own High Valley will be performing on Thursday, July 11. The country band is known for songs like Make you Mine, Dear Life and Small Town Somethin'. Wildhorse Saloon's popup Stampede tent is pitched at 500 Sixth Ave. S.W. every summer during the 10-day event. The 2024 Calgary Stampede runs from July 5-14.
  
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• Calgary Flames claim defenceman Joel Hanley off waivers from Dallas - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 21:09 via news.google.com
  
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• Southern Alberta man charged following animal cruelty complaint - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 20:50 via news.google.com
  
  Southern Alberta man charged following animal cruelty complaint  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge food banks receive $10K in Kinsmen Club donations - My Lethbridge Now

  05-03-2024 20:48 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge food banks receive $10K in Kinsmen Club donations  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Strong Irish history has Lethbridge region seeing green this month - My Lethbridge Now

  05-03-2024 20:41 via news.google.com
  
  Strong Irish history has Lethbridge region seeing green this month  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Oilers place veteran forward Sam Gagner on waivers - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 20:39 via news.google.com
  
  Oilers place veteran forward Sam Gagner on waivers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Celebrates International Women's Day with Esteemed Local Honorees - BNN Breaking

  05-03-2024 20:31 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Celebrates International Women's Day with Esteemed Local Honorees  BNN Breaking
  
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• Exceptional women to be celebrated in Lethbridge on Friday - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 20:28 via news.google.com
  
  Exceptional women to be celebrated in Lethbridge on Friday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Southern Alberta man facing animal cruelty charges after dog found dead: RCMP

  05-03-2024 20:26
  
  A southern Alberta man is facing charges in connection to an animal cruelty investigation where a dog was found dead. In a news release Tuesday, Pincher Creek RCMP said it received a complaint about cruelty to an animal on March 2. RCMP told CTV News someone alleged a man had been seen abusing a dog while on a walk. Police responded to the area but could not locate them. The dog was then found dead the next day behind a business, RCMP said. Police believe the dog was a puppy, around 12 weeks old
  
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• Southern Alberta man charged in animal cruelty investigation: RCMP

  05-03-2024 20:26
  
  A southern Alberta man is facing charges connected to an animal cruelty investigation. In a news release Tuesday, Pincher Creek RCMP said it received a complaint about cruelty to an animal on March 2 and launched an investigation. Following investigation, a 34-year-old man from Pincher Creek was arrested and charged with:Wilfully killing, maiming, wounding or injuring an animal; and Wilfully causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal.He was remanded into custody and is scheduled
  
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• Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil to have hearing reviewing hit on Kraken defender

  05-03-2024 20:23
  
  Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday to review a hit in the team's Monday night loss to the Seattle Kraken. Pospisil is facing discipline for boarding Seattle defenceman Vince Dunn, NHL Player Safety said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday.Calgary’s Martin Pospisil will have a hearing tomorrow for boarding Seattle’s Vince Dunn. — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 5, 2024Pospisil hit D
  
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• Edmonton City Hall shooting: Police to speak to media about terrorism charges

  05-03-2024 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials with the RCMP and the EPS will speak to reporters on Tuesday about terrorism-related charges being laid in connection with a shooting at Edmonton City Hall in January.
  
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• Edmonton city hall shooter’s actions were ‘politically motivated,’ RCMP say in laying terrorism charges

  05-03-2024 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said terrorism charges were laid because the accused was 'politically motivated' and had a SKS rifle and three magazines, 150 round of ammo, and four Molotov cocktails.
  
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• WNBA expansion to Toronto a possibility with efforts in motion: reports - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 20:04 via news.google.com
  
  WNBA expansion to Toronto a possibility with efforts in motion: reports  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Vancouver Highlanders announced first rugby fixtures, with an international flavour - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 20:04 via news.google.com
  
  Vancouver Highlanders announced first rugby fixtures, with an international flavour  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Pincher Creek man facing charges after animal cruelty investigation - My Lethbridge Now

  05-03-2024 20:03 via news.google.com
  
  Pincher Creek man facing charges after animal cruelty investigation  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Flair Airlines hopes to get some Lynx airplanes, even after shutdown scuttles deal

  05-03-2024 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones says he still hopes to add several Lynx Air planes to his fleet, even after their tentative deal fell through when Lynx shut down last month.
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes Secure Future Talent, Signing Kai Anderson to WHL Scholarship - BNN Breaking

  05-03-2024 20:01 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Hurricanes Secure Future Talent, Signing Kai Anderson to WHL Scholarship  BNN Breaking
  
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• Federal government moves ahead with plan to build more homes in Alberta

  05-03-2024 19:57
  
  The City of Airdrie is getting $24.8 million dollars to build new homes in the fast growing community north of Calgary. The money, from the federal government, has been provided through its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). It will be used to build more than 900 homes in Airdrie over the next three years. In making the announcement, federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser said the money will come in stages, with 25 per cent up front, and an additional 25 per cent over each of the next three years. Fr
  
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• WorkSafeBC says no injuries in fourth crane accident in Metro Vancouver - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 19:55 via news.google.com
  
  WorkSafeBC says no injuries in fourth crane accident in Metro Vancouver  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hurricanes sign Kai Anderson to WHL contract - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 19:49 via news.google.com
  
  Hurricanes sign Kai Anderson to WHL contract  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary announces funding to help improve safety downtown, near transit

  05-03-2024 19:40
  
  The City of Calgary has announced $1.9 million in funding to help improve safety downtown and near public transit. The funding comes from a one-time investment made by council in November 2023 for the creation of a grant program for civic partners. The city announced on Tuesday that seven civic partners qualified for the funding grant, including:Calgary Public Library, which gets $750,000; Contemporary Calgary Arts Society, which gets $207,499; Arts Commons, which gets $185,955;   
  
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• Alberta government supporting youths in sports - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 19:27 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta government supporting youths in sports  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Flair Airlines hopes to get some Lynx planes, even after shutdown scuttles deal

  05-03-2024 18:52
  
  Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones says he still hopes to add several Lynx Air planes to his fleet, even after their tentative deal fell through when Lynx shut down last month. Jones said in a phone interview that the grounded Boeing 737 Max 8s are the same that comprise the bulk of his 20-plane fleet, and would bolster the discount airline's stalled growth plans. In an Edmonton court filing, Flair's chief executive says it has asked Lynx to include it among the parties allowed to bid on the insol
  
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• Contemporary Calgary's new pilot project aims to bring art and literacy together

  05-03-2024 18:39
  
  Contemporary Calgary is preparing to launch a new pilot program that will help citizens have access to its exhibitions through the Calgary Public Library. The pilot will see members of the public have access to "art pass" books through the library that will serve as a free ticket to access Contemporary Calgary, located at 701 11 St. S.W. "We want everyone in Calgary to have an opportunity to come to the gallery and be inspired by the amazing art that is on display without barriers," said Contemp
  
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• Cochrane, Alta., says it is prepared for drought conditions this year

  05-03-2024 18:35
  
  As the City of Calgary is busy offering advice to residents about how to conserve water ahead of the spring and summer, those living in the town of Cochrane are being told they can breathe a little easier. Officials in the community west of Calgary say they are "well-prepared" for any drought conditions thanks to a strategy of water planning, conservation and resource management. "Cochrane's journey of water conservation has been outstanding. It is clear we value the practice of water conservati
  
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• Charge laid in Stoney Nakoda murder

  05-03-2024 18:04
  
  A Stoney Nakoda woman has been charged with murder in a death on the First Nation last year. Officers were called to a home for reports of a disturbance around 7 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2023. Police arrived to find 55-year-old Donald Nepoose, of Stoney Nakoda, dead. An autopsy confirmed his death was a homicide. On Tuesday, RCMP announced 48-year-old Cynthia Dixon was charged with second-degree murder. Dixon remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 5.
  
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• Olynyk says signing extension with hometown Raptors was a priority - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 17:48 via news.google.com
  
  Olynyk says signing extension with hometown Raptors was a priority  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Federal tax change could raise electricity, gas bills in some provinces - Lethbridge News Now

  05-03-2024 17:38 via news.google.com
  
  Federal tax change could raise electricity, gas bills in some provinces  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• New court dates set for former junior hockey players accused of sexual assault

  05-03-2024 17:30
  
  A couple of new court dates have been set for the five former Team Canada junior hockey players accused of sexual assault. Lawyers for Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Michael McLeod appeared in court via Zoom on Tuesday morning. On April 3, a judicial pre-trial will be held and then on April 9, a judge is scheduled to set a date for trial. The charges stem from an alleged incident that took place at a London, Ont. hotel following a Hockey Canada gala in 2018. All players,
  
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• Calgary and Edmonton residents carrying the most consumer debt in Canada: Equifax report

  05-03-2024 17:02
  
  The high cost of living and inflation is taking a toll on Canadians, but those living in Calgary and Edmonton are burdened by the most debt, a new report indicates. Equifax Canada, in its latest Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends and Insights report, found Calgarians had an average consumer debt load of $23,885 in the third quarter of 2023 while Edmontonians had slightly less at $23,719. "Factors such as high cost of living, inflation, credit card payments and mortgage renewal worries are comin
  
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• Pacific Division teams could be busy ahead of NHL trade deadline

  05-03-2024 16:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  There is no clear Stanley Cup favorite in the NHL this season, which has the potential to spice up activity before the league's trade deadline Friday.
  
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• Meta's Facebook, Instagram down for tens of thousands

  05-03-2024 16:44
  
  Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram were down for tens of thousands of users on Tuesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. There were more than 300,000 reports of outages for Facebook, while there were more than 20,000 reports for Instagram, according to the website, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources, including users.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppMeta did not immediately respond to a Re
  
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• Meta's Facebook, Instagram down for hundreds of thousands of users across globe

  05-03-2024 16:44
  
  Meta Platforms-owned Facebook and Instagram were down for hundreds of thousands of users across the globe on Tuesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. The disruptions started around 10:00 am ET, with more than 300,000 reports of outages for Facebook and about 40,000 reports for Instagram, according to the website.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App"We're aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on t
  
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• Meta's Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage

  05-03-2024 16:44
  
  Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram were back up on Tuesday after a more than two-hour outage that was caused by a technical issue and impacted hundreds of thousands of users globally. The disruptions started at around 10:00 a.m. ET (1500 GMT), with many users saying on rival social media platform X they had been booted out of Facebook and Instagram and were unable to log in.Top business headlines, all in one place "We are aware of the incident and at this time, we are not aware of any specific ma
  
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• Caught on cam: Ski stunt goes wrong at Lake Louise, Alta.

  05-03-2024 16:12
  
  A skier at an Alberta resort having some fun suffered some bumps and bruises after an aerial stunt went very wrong on the weekend. An Instagram video of the skier, who was at Lake Louise, shows them coming down a slope toward a smaller rise at the edge of a ski lift. The skier is seen taking to the air and turning over, but they end up clipping an empty ski lift chair heading down the mountain and falling to the snow below. According to the comments attached to the video posted on March 2, the s
  
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• Northwest Territories’ Jamie Koe leads upsets galore at Brier in Regina

  05-03-2024 16:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Northwest Territories Jamie Koe pulled off a curling coup by beating defending champion Brad Gushue 7-5.
  
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• McCann leads Kraken to 4-2 win over Flames for third victory in four games

  05-03-2024 15:46
  
  Jared McCann had a goal and an assist to help the Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games. Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Adam Larsson also scored for Seattle, which is 6-2-1 in its last nine. Philipp Grubauer stopped 35 shots as the Kraken pulled even with the Flames in the Western Conference playoff chase, seven points back of idle Nashville for the second wild card. It was the 100th win in franchise history for Seattle in 225 games,
  
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• Federal energy regulator approves Enbridge tolling deal for Mainline pipeline system

  05-03-2024 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enbridge Inc. says the federal energy regulator has approved the tolling deal for its Mainline pipeline system.
  
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• More snow likely Tuesday before warmup begins Wednesday

  05-03-2024 14:56
  
  A low complex (an area of low pressure systems with multiple centres) situated over the Prairies in the upper levels continues to bring colder air into Alberta. Clear skies north and east of Calgary are intensifying this situation and allowing overnight temperatures in that region to drop to dangerous levels. As such an extreme cold warning remains in effect for east-central Alberta and west-central Saskatchewan with wind chill values expected to hover around -40 at times.A shortwave trough asso
  
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• Considering Lethbridge Real Estate? Here are the Pros and Cons of Living Here! - RE/MAX News

  05-03-2024 14:48 via news.google.com
  
  Considering Lethbridge Real Estate? Here are the Pros and Cons of Living Here!  RE/MAX News
  
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