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• Federal policy change causing increase of drugs: Taber police chief

  14-03-2024 23:54
  
  The Taber Police Service is warning residents of the southern Alberta town after two, possibly three, drug overdoses happened recently. "It is out of the ordinary," said Chief Graham Abela. "I think anytime we have overdoses in our community, no matter how big or small, these are significant issues." Police say they are concerned for public safety, but Abela believes the overdoses stem from more than just illegal substances. "Fentanyl was not a thing, crystal methamphetamine was not a thing in T
  
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• 67 year old Lethbridge man beaten and robbed in his home; 3 face charges - CTV News Calgary

  14-03-2024 23:53 via news.google.com
  
  67 year old Lethbridge man beaten and robbed in his home; 3 face charges  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 3 Lethbridge residents charged in robbery and assault of 67-year-old man - CTV News Calgary

  14-03-2024 23:53 via news.google.com
  
  3 Lethbridge residents charged in robbery and assault of 67-year-old man  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 3 Lethbridge residents charged in robbery and assault of 67-year-old man

  14-03-2024 23:53
  
  Three Lethbridge residents face charges in connection with the robbery and assault of a 67-year-old man in his home. On March 9, police responded to a report that a man suffered significant injuries following an early-morning home invasion and robbery. The man had earlier chatted online with a woman who agreed to meet him at his home. When he opened the door, the woman was with two masked men who forced their way inside the house. One man had a gun and the other one had a knife. They took the vi
  
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• Standoff enters 2nd day in Calgary neighbourhood after police shot at

  14-03-2024 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Shots rang out on Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place order.
  
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• Shelter-in-place warning enters 2nd day in Calgary neighbourhood after police shot at

  14-03-2024 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Shots rang out on Tuesday, prompting a shelter-in-place order.
  
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• Calgary police issue shelter-in-place warning in southeast for shooting incident

  14-03-2024 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary police shared news of the active incident in the north part of the Penbrooke Meadows neighbourhood on social media late Thursday.
  
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• Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show returns to Lethbridge after 2023 hiatus - CTV News Calgary

  14-03-2024 23:40 via news.google.com
  
  Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show returns to Lethbridge after 2023 hiatus  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show returns to Lethbridge after 2023 hiatus

  14-03-2024 23:40
  
  For the first time, the Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show is taking place in the new Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. The new space is a big improvement over the old Lethbridge and District Exhibition halls used in the past, according to organizers. “Some of the challenges and barriers that were in the old building, like it being sectioned off, we don't have that here. It's one big open space. Everyone can feel each other’s energy,” said Bridget Mearns, executive of
  
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• Stakeholders puzzled over Alberta plan for provincial police force

  14-03-2024 23:28
  
  Several stakeholders affected by the Alberta government's announcement Wednesday that it's forging ahead with plans to create a provincial police force say the move comes as a concerning surprise. The province introduced legislation to increase the scope of duties by sheriffs to create a standalone police force. Mike Ellis, the minister responsible for public safety, said Wednesday the new force would work alongside the RCMP and existing municipal and First Nations police, and be subject to civi
  
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• Adorable addition to southern Alberta ski resort

  14-03-2024 23:19
  
  Castle Mountain Resort, near Pincher Creek, has a new four-legged friend hitting the slopes. Darrah is an avalanche dog in training. She's a 14-week-old golden retriever and photos of her in action this week have been posted to the resort's social media accounts.You can see her learning how to ride a chair lift, and how her handler puts her over his shoulders to get her back down to the bottom. Her handler, Alec Curtis, says he's received overwhelmingly positive feedback with several comments ab
  
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• Provincial police legislation introduced; government says it won't replace RCMP

  14-03-2024 22:57
  
  The Alberta government has introduced legislation to elevate its sheriff service department into a new stand-alone police force. It was part of a twofold announcement by Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis on Wednesday, who says Alberta is also bringing in electronic ankle-bracelet monitoring. Ellis says the new police force will be independent, subject to civilian oversight and will work alongside existing municipal and First Nations police agencies as well as the RCMP. He says this is not replac
  
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• Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry, critics say

  14-03-2024 22:56
  
  Critics are asking why the Alberta government's proposed regulations on renewable power seem to have ignored the conclusions of its own utilities regulator. "How did they end up creating the renewable regulations they introduced?" asked New Democrat environment critic Sarah Elmeligi. "The regulations do not match the content of the report." Paul McLauchlin of Rural Municipalities Alberta agreed. "They swung too far away from the recommendations of the (report). I'm worried about market distortio
  
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• Expert calls Alberta’s latest social studies curriculum draft ‘Eurocentric’

  14-03-2024 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province of Alberta is making its third attempt at replacing the 20-year-old social studies curriculum currently being taught in elementary schools.
  
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• Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for massive pipeline cost overruns

  14-03-2024 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of oil shippers is seeking a detailed breakdown of the construction costs for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which has ballooned four times its original estimate.
  
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• ‘Paleo 2024’ offers Calgarians ‘really cool’ opportunity for dino lovers

  14-03-2024 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Paleontologist Jon Noad gave a preview of some aspects of 'Paleo 2024' to a group of Grade 3 and 4 students at Colonel Walker School in southeast Calgary.
  
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• Potential drought could affect Albertans at the grocery store

  14-03-2024 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the high likelihood of Alberta drought on the horizon, its impacts will be felt by Albertans in many ways.
  
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• Lethbridge Police charge three in connection to home invasion, robbery - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 21:51 via news.google.com
  
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• 3 suspects arrested in online dating home invasion, robbery in Lethbridge - Global News

  14-03-2024 21:50 via news.google.com
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• 3 suspects arrested in online dating home invasion, robbery in Lethbridge

  14-03-2024 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police in Lethbridge have charged a woman and two men in connection with an incident in which a 67-year-old man the woman met online was robbed and assaulted in his home.
  
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• Alberta’s premier points to ‘increasing international evidence’ against puberty blockers to support policy

  14-03-2024 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Danielle Smith is doubling down on her government's proposal to ban puberty blockers for youth, referencing a recent decision made by England's National Health Service.
  
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• OHS investigating workplace death at Slave Lake pulp mill

  14-03-2024 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The company that operates Slave Lake Pulp has confirmed to Global News that a contractor was killed at the site on Wednesday.
  
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• Unions caught off guard by Alberta’s move to create independent police force

  14-03-2024 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says it was surprised by a bill the United Conservative government introduced Wednesday to create an independent police force.
  
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• Lethbridge woman is charged after ‘unprovoked, random’ attack - CTV News Calgary

  14-03-2024 21:14 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge woman is charged after ‘unprovoked, random’ attack  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge woman faces assault charge in Whoop Up Drive bus incident

  14-03-2024 21:14
  
  A 49-year-old Lethbridge woman faces charges after an incident this week where police say another woman was randomly attacked getting off a city bus. On Tuesday, around 8 p.m., a 24-year-old woman got off a city bus at a stop in the area around Whoop Up Drive and Blackfoot Road. A woman followed her off the bus and as she was walking away, the second woman attacked her from behind. Police say she was punched in the face a number of times, and kicked in the head when she fell down. The victim exp
  
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• 'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 21:08 via news.google.com
  
  'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Actor from Samson Cree Nation bares all in directorial debut ‘Hey, Viktor!’

  14-03-2024 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The actor from Samson Cree Nation speaks about his directorial debut, "Hey Viktor!", which opens in theatres on Friday.
  
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• Woman facing charges after random attack at Lethbridge bus stop - Calgary Herald

  14-03-2024 20:51 via news.google.com
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• 3 Calgarians face over 20 charges after allegedly trying to steal licence plate in CrossIron Mills

  14-03-2024 20:43
  
  Three Calgary residents face over 20 criminal charges in relation to a stolen vehicle investigation that led police to a shopping mall north of the city. On Tuesday, around 3:40 p.m., officers from the auto theft team identified a stolen Honda Civic driving through the parking lot at CrossIron Mills in Rocky View County. Police say they witnessed two people get out of the stolen Honda in order to try to steal a second vehicle parked in the mall parking lot but they werewere unsuccessful. They th
  
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• 'She can walk': Calgary girl recovering following successful life-saving brain surgery

  14-03-2024 20:31
  
  An eight-year-old Calgary girl is walking on her own for the first time in several months following the completion of a life-saving brain tumour operation, but more funds are still needed to cover the $150,000 cost of the procedure. Olivia Danilenka was diagnosed in August of last year with a rare and aggressive brain disease called neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The disease is most commonly inherited through neurological disorders, affecting about one in 3,000 people worldwide. The tumours of
  
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• LPS veteran Glen Michelson celebrates being 100 years young - My Lethbridge Now

  14-03-2024 20:30 via news.google.com
  
  LPS veteran Glen Michelson celebrates being 100 years young  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Lethbridge woman faces charges following assault at bus stop

  14-03-2024 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 49-year-old woman is facing an assault charge following an incident at a Lethbridge bus stop on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Lethbridge man celebrates 100th birthday - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 20:18 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge man celebrates 100th birthday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Aaron Judge could return to Yankees lineup on Saturday - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 20:09 via news.google.com
  
  Aaron Judge could return to Yankees lineup on Saturday  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Critics say Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry

  14-03-2024 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  That report, released yesterday, concludes renewables pose little threat to Alberta's agriculture or environment and that concerns can be largely addressed with existing rules.
  
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• Documents show more companies, performers owed money by Just for Laughs - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 19:54 via news.google.com
  
  Documents show more companies, performers owed money by Just for Laughs  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• New draft K-6 social studies curriculum will be piloted in 2024-25 school year

  14-03-2024 19:38
  
  Alberta's education minister announced the new draft K-6 social studies curriculum is ready to be piloted in the coming school year. In 2021, Alberta's draft curriculum was delayed and has been implemented in pieces over the past several school years after heavy criticism. In September 2022, the new math and English language arts and literature curricula were introduced for kindergarten to Grade 3. The physical education and wellness curriculum was also implemented for kindergarten to Grade 6. I
  
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• Calgary daytime highs will be 11 to 14 degrees above seasonal until Tuesday

  14-03-2024 19:27
  
  A strong ridge of high pressure will hover over Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan for the next five days elevating temperatures significantly. A steady flow of warm, Pacific air will keep daytime highs in Calgary between 13 C and 17 C from Friday until Tuesday combined with overnight temperatures which will equal the average daytime high of 3 C.This unusual trend will create rapid snow melt both at lower elevations and in the mountains. As a result, places like Calgary will see lingering snow melt
  
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• Province seeking additional feedback on draft social studies curriculum - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 19:24 via news.google.com
  
  Province seeking additional feedback on draft social studies curriculum  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Police charge woman with assault - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 19:19 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Police charge woman with assault  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Last week to purchase STARS LOTTERY tickets - My Lethbridge Now

  14-03-2024 19:19 via news.google.com
  
  Last week to purchase STARS LOTTERY tickets  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry, critics say - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 18:49 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry, critics say  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• World Kidney Day strives for equitable care

  14-03-2024 18:31
  
  Kidney health for all is the theme for this year’s World Kidney Day (WKD). Every second Thursday in March, since 2006, the WKD organization has been working to raise awareness around how important kidneys are to overall health, and how to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease. Estimates from the WKD organization show chronic kidney disease affects more than 850 million people worldwide, and resulted in over 3.1 million deaths in 2019. “Presently, kidney disease ranks as t
  
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• World Kidney Day: Calgary teen with rare blood type looking for a kidney donor

  14-03-2024 18:31
  
  Sana Ashoori is 19 years old and was diagnosed in 2021 with a rare disease called nephronophthisis that is decreasing her kidney's ability to function properly. "It's caused by a mutated gene that's passed down by both my parents to me," she said. "There's not a lot of things known about it, because it's so rare and there aren't really that many treatments, there's only medication, kidney transplant or dialysis." Ashoori's kidneys are operating at around 30 per cent and decreasing. She has dieta
  
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• Alleged Alberta gang members arrested following joint police investigation

  14-03-2024 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  A investigation between ALERT Edmonton’s integrated gang enforcement team and RCMP has resulted in the arrests of several people with alleged ties to the A$AP gang.
  
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• Flames sign prospect Hunter Brzustewicz to entry-level deal

  14-03-2024 18:03
  
  The Calgary Flames have signed prospect Hunter Brzustewicz to an entry-level contract. The Flames acquired the 19-year-old defenceman in January, in a trade that sent Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks. The team announced the three-year, entry-level deal carrying an AAV of $950,000 on Thursday morning. Brzustewicz, hailing from Rochester, Mich., has 12 goals and 73 assists for 85 points through 62 games with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He’s tied for ninth
  
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• More than seven in 10 Canadian workers want to leave their jobs: report

  14-03-2024 18:00
  
  A new report says 71 per cent of Canadian workers want to leave their jobs this year and look for better opportunities. The report by recruitment firm Hays says employers need to brace themselves, as even more people say they would start looking for a new job if the economy and unemployment rate improve.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppHays says more than half of Canadian employees feel more stressed this year than last year, and nearly half are un
  
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• Calgary Flames sign defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to entry-level contract - Lethbridge News Now

  14-03-2024 17:35 via news.google.com
  
  Calgary Flames sign defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to entry-level contract  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Here's what you can expect at YYC Food & Drink Experience

  14-03-2024 17:20
  
  Celebrating the diverse food scene our city has to offer, the annual YYC Food & Drink Experience (YYC EXP) kicks off Friday and runs until the end of the month. “YYC EXP is back, bigger and better than ever, to showcase Calgary’s most talented and award-winning chefs, bartenders and sommeliers that contribute to the city’s culinary culture,” said Don House, founder and president of Culinary Marketing Strategies. House expects more than 60,000 diners will enjoy the mor
  
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• Golf season returns to southern Alberta - My Lethbridge Now

  14-03-2024 17:20 via news.google.com
  
  Golf season returns to southern Alberta  My Lethbridge Now
  
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