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• Golfers hit Lethbridge fairways; skiers take in 'great conditions' at nearby slopes - CTV News Calgary

  15-03-2024 23:31 via news.google.com
  
  Golfers hit Lethbridge fairways; skiers take in 'great conditions' at nearby slopes  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Golfers hit Lethbridge fairways; skiers take in 'great conditions' at nearby slopes

  15-03-2024 23:31
  
  It's full-swing-ahead for golfers in southern Alberta as courses open for the season this weekend. "It's about three weeks ahead of last year … always exciting to get open as early as we can," said Joe Maegaard, head professional at Paradise Canyon Golf Club, which opened Friday. While not the earliest opening on record, Maegaard says this season is the earliest in recent years. While the fairways may still be brown and the greens are slow, Maegaard says opening early as a seasonal activi
  
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• Two planned power outages – March 18 - City of Lethbridge

  15-03-2024 22:51 via news.google.com
  
  Two planned power outages – March 18  City of Lethbridge
  
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• New Zealand national curling team bids farewell to Calgary retirement residence roommates

  15-03-2024 22:48
  
  A group of New Zealand curlers living in a Calgary retirement residence are heading home. In September, the national team struck a deal to live at the Chartwell Colonel Belcher Retirement Residence during their Calgary stay. The curlers, more than 50 years younger than many of their roommates, say their time inside the home has been incredible. "To be honest, we're just really integrated into this family here," skip Anton Hood said. "It's been amazing and really heartwarming for us." Hood says i
  
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• Lethbridge man charged after shots fired from moving vehicles: RCMP - MSN

  15-03-2024 22:21 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge man charged after shots fired from moving vehicles: RCMP  MSN
  
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• The Alberta Palaeontological Society hosting its annual symposium open to dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages

  15-03-2024 22:13
  
  Paleo 2024 is a one day event at Mount Royal University with a number of experts in the field hosting lectures about current and past work being done surrounding prehistoric creatures. "The Alberta Paleontological Society is a collection of everyone from amateur enthusiasts all the way to professional paleontologists working in academia and museums and the oil and gas industry," said Cory Gross, the president of the society. "So it has something for everyone." It's a hub of experts all under one
  
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• Lethbridge man charged after shots fired from moving vehicles: RCMP - Calgary Herald

  15-03-2024 21:57 via news.google.com
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• NDP leadership hopeful Kathleen Ganley speaks with Lethbridge residents - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 21:49 via news.google.com
  
  NDP leadership hopeful Kathleen Ganley speaks with Lethbridge residents  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge man videoed himself shooting gun from moving vehicles, police allege - Global News

  15-03-2024 21:33 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge man videoed himself shooting gun from moving vehicles, police allege  Global News
  
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• Lethbridge man videoed himself shooting gun from moving vehicles, police allege

  15-03-2024 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Lethbridge man is facing charges for allegedly shooting a gun from moving vehicles while taking video of himself. Police also allege he fired guns near roadways.
  
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• UCP leads Alberta polling; NDP leadership race could shift some voters' support: Leger

  15-03-2024 21:32
  
  The United Conservative Party continues to lead the polls in Alberta, but the results of the upcoming NDP leadership race could shift some voters’ opinions, according to recent polling data. A March Leger poll among Albertans showed 49 per cent of decided voters intended to vote for the UCP, while 41 per cent said they would vote for the NDP. The support for the UCP was unchanged from the last survey in February, while the percentage of Albertans intending to vote for the NDP was down one
  
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• Lethbridge resident charged with multiple gun offences - My Lethbridge Now

  15-03-2024 21:22 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge resident charged with multiple gun offences  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Avalanche risk, potential delays on Trans-Canada Highway from B.C. Interior to Alberta

  15-03-2024 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Motorists traveling in B.C. along Highway 1, from the Shuswap to the Alberta border, are being warned to prepare for changing avalanche conditions.
  
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• 'Lifesaving' visa program for Ukrainians set to end at the end of March

  15-03-2024 20:46
  
  Centres helping Ukrainians have experienced an increase in arrivals with the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) program deadline looming. Oleh Rudenko arrived in Calgary three weeks ago from Kyiv. He would have come earlier, but after being interviewed through a translator, he said, "the borders are basically closed in Ukraine right now." Another factor was the CUAET ending on March 31. "The visa deadline did impact him because he is not sure if after that deadline, the fa
  
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• Canada's Morales Williams riding with confidence as NCAA indoor 400m champion - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 20:35 via news.google.com
  
  Canada's Morales Williams riding with confidence as NCAA indoor 400m champion  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Outdoor dog run opens at Lethbridge Animal Shelter - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 20:33 via news.google.com
  
  Outdoor dog run opens at Lethbridge Animal Shelter  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge man charged in RCMP firearms investigation - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 20:33 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge man charged in RCMP firearms investigation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Mooseheads forward Jordan Dumais suspended five games after impaired driving charges - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 20:20 via news.google.com
  
  Mooseheads forward Jordan Dumais suspended five games after impaired driving charges  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Lighthearted' Vancouver Whitecaps confident ahead of FC Dallas matchup - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 20:20 via news.google.com
  
  'Lighthearted' Vancouver Whitecaps confident ahead of FC Dallas matchup  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bulls add infielder Tyler Monroe - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 20:18 via news.google.com
  
  Bulls add infielder Tyler Monroe  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to present world premiere of Errollyn Wallen’s Violin Concerto

  15-03-2024 20:15
  
  Going to the symphony usually involves your ears travelling back in time, but this weekend, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting a world premiere of Violin Concerto by acclaimed British composer Errollyn Wallen. The premiere is part of a CPO musical double bill that also includes an old favourite – Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. Wallen is an award-winning composer of 22 operas, in addition to numerous concertos, symphonies, chamber works and more. Her work is among the mos
  
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• What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: March 15, 2024 - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 18:58 via news.google.com
  
  What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: March 15, 2024  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 25-year-old woman wanted on warrants by police in Lethbridge - Global News

  15-03-2024 18:53 via news.google.com
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• 25-year-old woman wanted on warrants by police in Lethbridge

  15-03-2024 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said Jewel Rose Fantini faces several charges stemming from a residential break and enter last year where numerous firearms were stolen.
  
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• Spring run-off could affect water taste in Lethbridge - My Lethbridge Now

  15-03-2024 18:46 via news.google.com
  
  Spring run-off could affect water taste in Lethbridge  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Terrorism peace bond hearing set for Calgary teen in TikTok video case

  15-03-2024 18:41
  
  A Calgary teenager arrested over alleged terrorism-related posts on TikTok and other social media sites is to face a two-day peace bond hearing in late October. The 16-year-old was the fourth Calgarian — and third teen — to be arrested after the RCMP began a national security investigation last June. Police allege the teen was in a Snapchat group with a title that translates to "Islamic State Soldiers of Allah," whose members shared photos and videos related to Islamic State recruiti
  
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• United Way of Calgary and Area celebrates $58.1M raised in 2023

  15-03-2024 18:23
  
  United Way of Calgary and Area came together Thursday to recognize people at the 2023 Community Impact Awards, celebrating the $58.1 million raised last year and the people who made it possible. “The generosity of Calgarians shone through in everything – from increased participation in workplace campaigns to individual donors who provided transformational gifts,” said United Way of Calgary and Area president and CEO Karen Young. “The impact on our community is truly pheno
  
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• Location change for Calgary adults needing immunization

  15-03-2024 18:20
  
  Starting March31, Calgary adults booked for vaccinations will only be able to get their shots at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre. Alberta Health Services says moving all the adult immunizations to one location means appointments will be available six days a week.  There will also be additional appointment times in the evenings and on weekend. Immunizations are currently offered at AHS clinics in Brentwood, South Calgary Health Centre, and Sunridge.  But AHS points out adult shots a
  
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• Police in Lethbridge launch operation to target downtown crime and disorder - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 18:12 via news.google.com
  
  Police in Lethbridge launch operation to target downtown crime and disorder  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Taste and odour of residential water in Lethbridge impacted due to spring run-off - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 17:57 via news.google.com
  
  Taste and odour of residential water in Lethbridge impacted due to spring run-off  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Standoff in Penbrooke Meadows passes 19-hour mark

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  Calgary police are remaining posted outside a Penbrooke Meadows home on Friday morning as an armed suspect is still barricaded inside. The incident, which was connected to a search warrant being executed at the home on Thursday afternoon, has been ongoing for more than 19 hours. "Although I cannot provide additional details as the event remains dynamic and evolving, what I can is the event continues to present a significant threat to public and officer safety," said Supt. Joe Barr of the Calgary
  
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• Police de-escalation efforts proving unsuccessful as Calgary standoff passes 24-hour mark

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  Calgary police remain posted outside a Penbrooke Meadows home with an armed suspect barricaded inside, and de-escalation efforts proving unsuccessful as the standoff passes the 24-hour mark. The incident was connected to a search warrant being executed at the home on Thursday afternoon and has been ongoing since. Police said the warrant was in relation to firearms. Police provided an update on the “dynamic” situation on Friday afternoon, saying attempts to de-escalate the incident an
  
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• De-escalation efforts proving 'unsuccessful' as lengthy Calgary standoff wears on

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  Calgary police remain posted outside a Penbrooke Meadows home with an armed suspect barricaded inside, and de-escalation efforts proving unsuccessful as the standoff passes the 24-hour mark. The incident was connected to a search warrant being executed at the home on Thursday afternoon and has been ongoing since. Police said the warrant was in relation to firearms. The risk level remains “extremely high” for both the public and officers. Police provided an update on the “dynami
  
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• Calgary standoff wears on; some residents allowed to return with police escort

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  Calgary police are allowing some residents of Penbrooke Meadows to return to their homes as a standoff with an armed man in a house wears on toward another day. "The shelter-in-place and evacuation of the immediate area remains active," police said Friday night. Police said in a release that the situation remains "ongoing and dynamic," but that they believe they've "isolated the risk to a specific area." The police release said, in part: Residents located at the following addresses will be unabl
  
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• Calgary standoff comes to an end; some residents allowed to return with police escort

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  An armed standoff at a house in south Calgary lasting nearly 30 hours appears to have come to an end. Shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, gunfire and explosions could be heard coming from the home along the 300 block of Penswood Way S.E. The scene became quiet, with multiple EMS units arriving. The family of the man involved appeared to be extremely distraught. Around 10 p.m., police said the threat was over but that officers would be on scene throughout the night.Police said they were allowing som
  
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• Calgary standoff comes to an end; some residents allowed to return

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  An armed standoff at a house in south Calgary lasting nearly 30 hours appears to have come to an end. Shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, gunfire and explosions could be heard coming from the home along the 300 block of Penswood Way S.E. The scene became quiet, with multiple EMS units arriving. The family of the man involved appeared to be extremely distraught. Around 10 p.m., police said the threat was over but that officers would be on scene throughout the night.Police said they were allowing som
  
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• Calgary police say they will stay at standoff for as long as it takes

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  Calgary police are remaining posted outside a Penbrooke Meadows home on Friday morning as an armed suspect is still barricaded inside. The incident, which was connected to a search warrant being executed at the home on Thursday afternoon, has been ongoing for more than 21 hours. "Although I cannot provide additional details as the event remains dynamic and evolving, what I can is the event continues to present a significant threat to public and officer safety," said Supt. Joe Brar of the Calgary
  
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• 1 dead as Calgary standoff comes to an end after nearly 30 hours

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  An armed standoff at a house in south Calgary lasting nearly 30 hours appears to have come to an end. Shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, gunfire and explosions could be heard coming from the home along the 300 block of Penswood Way S.E. The scene became quiet, with multiple EMS units arriving. The family of the man involved appeared to be extremely distraught. Around 10 p.m., police said the threat was over but that officers would be on scene throughout the night.Police said during the final engag
  
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• 1 dead as Calgary standoff comes to an end after nearly 30 hour standoff

  15-03-2024 17:53
  
  An armed standoff at a house in south Calgary lasting nearly 30 hours appears to have come to an end. Shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, gunfire and explosions could be heard coming from the home along the 300 block of Penswood Way S.E. The scene became quiet, with multiple EMS units arriving. The family of the man involved appeared to be extremely distraught. Around 10 p.m., police said the threat was over but that officers would be on scene throughout the night.Police said during the final engag
  
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• Skier buried, rescued after avalanche near Fernie, B.C.

  15-03-2024 17:51
  
  A skier was buried in an avalanche near Fernie on Thursday afternoon. Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to Mount Fernie around 1 p.m. local time, according to a Facebook post. Two skiers were able to self-rescue without injury as responders assembled their rescue equipment. “While the outcome was a happy one, it is a stark reminder of the instability of the current snowpack as highlighted in the current (Avalanche Canada) forecast,” Fernie SAR said in the post. The avalanche f
  
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• Lethbridge police seek woman wanted on warrants

  15-03-2024 17:28
  
  Lethbridge police are looking for the public's help to find a 25-year-old woman who is wanted on a number of warrants. Jewel Rose Fantini is wanted for possessing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a weapon, knowingly possessing an unauthorized firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon and offering to transfer firearms. Police say all the offences are linked to a break-and-enter last year where multiple guns were stolen from a home. Anyone with information about Fa
  
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• Jewel Rose Fantini wanted on warrants in Lethbridge - CTV News Calgary

  15-03-2024 17:28 via news.google.com
  
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• Alberta government releases map showing what areas are off-limits for renewable power projects

  15-03-2024 17:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development.
  
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• New Canada Soccer general secretary Kevin Blue hits the ground running - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 17:14 via news.google.com
  
  New Canada Soccer general secretary Kevin Blue hits the ground running  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Home, Garden and Leisure Show underway in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 17:02 via news.google.com
  
  Home, Garden and Leisure Show underway in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Armstrong, Getzlaf named to Canada's Olympic men's hockey management team - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 17:00 via news.google.com
  
  Armstrong, Getzlaf named to Canada's Olympic men's hockey management team  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Patio season preview: Warm temperatures dominate weekend forecast

  15-03-2024 16:59
  
  The final weekend of winter is turning out to be the warmest so far this year. A powerful high pressure system over the Pacific is starting to push in to Western Canada and is bringing mild weather and warm temperatures well above normal for this time of year.Friday’s forecasted high of 13C will be a mix of sun and cloud through the afternoon with some gusty northwesterly winds at 20-40 km/h. Typically winds from the northwest at this time of year are an indicator of cooler air moving in,
  
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• Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 16:53 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CF Montreal's depth helping team squash last season's road woes - Lethbridge News Now

  15-03-2024 16:46 via news.google.com
  
  CF Montreal's depth helping team squash last season's road woes  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Chrystia Freeland meets with energy leaders in Calgary

  15-03-2024 16:06
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, is in Calgary on Friday to speak with people in the energy and clean electricity sectors. All meetings are closed to the media. This follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Calgary on Wednesday. Trudeau met with Premier Danielle Smith, before stopping at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and speaking about the federal government’s national dental care plan. He also met and spoke with seniors in northeast Calgary.
  
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