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Fore! Golfers in Calgary finally get to tee it up for the season

11-04-2024 23:43

Greg Suchan was in the first group that teed off at Blue Devil to kick off the Calgary golf season on Thursday morning. Suchan had the honour of hitting the first tee shot of the season. But as he says, sometimes things don’t go according to plan. “My daughter and her husband got me a Christmas gift, a new driver and I totally forgot that it still had the wrapper on. I guess I could’ve hit it with the wrapper, maybe it would’ve helped,” he laughed. LONG

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Calgary agencies helping low-income and new Canadians file taxes

11-04-2024 23:29

A Calgary non-profit is offering free tax clinics to its programs participants. Momentum describes itself as a "change-making" organization that combines "social and economic strategies to reduce poverty." Executive director Jeff Loomis says people living on lower incomes have two barriers to overcome when filing taxes. "One is people are worried that they're going to owe money to the government, while most of the time people living on lower incomes actually receive benefits from filing taxes,"

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Defence disputes accused was leader at Coutts border blockade: ‘He was a messenger’

11-04-2024 23:24 via globalnews.ca

A lawyer for one of three men on trial for their roles in the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., argued Thursday his client was nothing more than a messenger.

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Fort Macleod announces by-election date and candidates - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 23:11 via news.google.com

Fort Macleod announces by-election date and candidates Lethbridge News Now

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Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic defends job cuts in Commons committee testimony

11-04-2024 22:40

The head of Bell Canada is defending his company's decision to cut thousands of jobs, citing a shift in Canadians viewing habits from traditional TV to online. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one placeCEO Mirko Bibic is appearing before the House of Commons heritage committee today after being ordered to appear by parliamentarians. The Liberals, Conservatives and New Democrats want to know why

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'Cinderella Project' providing free grad dresses & suits in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 22:27 via news.google.com

'Cinderella Project' providing free grad dresses & suits in Lethbridge Lethbridge News Now

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Cavalry FC to bring back coach and general manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. for 3 more years

11-04-2024 22:10

Cavalry FC announced a contract extension Thursday for head coach and general manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. Wheeldon, a two-time manager of the year winner, signed on for three more years, after leading Cavalry FC to a league-winning 2023 season. “Many things in professional sports are difficult; working alongside Tommy Wheeldon Jr. is not,” said Cavalry FC president and COO.Ian Allison, in a media release. “Tommy is part of Cavalry FC’s DNA and has been since we first start

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$1M loss prompts fraud investigation, Calgary man charged: RCMP

11-04-2024 21:41

A Calgary man is facing numerous fraud charges after several people reportedly lost more than a million dollars. Cochrane RCMP launched an investigation in 2020 after several individuals informed police of the loss of more than $1 million over several years. Scott Phillip Brooks, 50, of Calgary, was arrested and charged following the investigation. Brooks is facing charges including 17 counts of fraud, four counts of identity fraud, laundering proceeds of crime, fraudulent registration of title,

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Pronghorns announce athletes, coach of the year - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 21:40 via news.google.com

Pronghorns announce athletes, coach of the year Lethbridge News Now

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French prime minister to address Quebec legislature today, meet with premier - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 21:27 via news.google.com

French prime minister to address Quebec legislature today, meet with premier Lethbridge News Now

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'He was a messenger': Defence disputes accused was leader at Alberta border blockade

11-04-2024 21:25

A lawyer for one of three men on trial for their roles in the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., argued Thursday his client was nothing more than a messenger. Crown prosecutors have told jurors they intend to prove the trio spearheaded the protest that tied up traffic between at the Canada-United States border crossing for two weeks in early 2022 in protest of COVID-19 pandemic rules and restrictions. Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos and Gerhard Janzen have each pleaded not guilty to a ch

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Calgary Surge select U of C Dinos guard in CEBL draft

11-04-2024 21:02

The Calgary Surge made three picks in the 2024 Canadian Elite Basketball League Draft on Thursday, including University of Calgary guard Noah Wharton. The draft saw 30 Canadian student-athletes selected from 20 Canadian post-secondary institutions. Through the three-round draft, the Surge selected Dondre Reddick, a guard from St. Francis Xavier University, in the first round; Mike Demagus, a guard from McMaster University, in the second round; and Wharton in the third round.The information you n

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'Retro ski vibes': Banff hotel opens after $30M makeover

11-04-2024 20:38

A historic hotel in Banff is now open to the public after undergoing a $30-million makeover. Built in 1964, The Voyager Inn on Banff Avenue was the town's first commercial motor hotel. Now, it's been redeveloped by the Moxy Hotels group, in partnership with Canalta Hotels, to become Moxy Banff. Moxy Hotels, part of the Marriott's Bonvoy portfolio, says the revamped facility pays homage to the historical architecture and community roots. "Keeping the bones of Moxy’s predecessor en

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Chadwick to join Toronto Marlies for rest of AHL season - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 20:32 via news.google.com

Chadwick to join Toronto Marlies for rest of AHL season Lethbridge News Now

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House of Commons faces marathon voting session over government's jobs bill - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 20:31 via news.google.com

House of Commons faces marathon voting session over government's jobs bill Lethbridge News Now

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Full circle: Calgary's Paul Gross to be part of Alberta Theatre Projects 50th anniversary season

11-04-2024 20:31

Paul Gross is coming home to help Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) celebrate its 50th anniversary onstage at the Martha Cohen Theatre. The Calgary theatre company, which has staged over 100 world premiere productions by Canadian playwrights announced its 50th anniversary lineup Thursday. The opening production will be Irish playwright Conor MacPherson’s The Seafarer (Oct. 15 - Nov. 10), a dark comedy starring Gross, the star of films such as Men With Brooms, Passchendale, and the TV se

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Alberta government providing funds to cover policing costs in Coaldale - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 20:22 via news.google.com

Alberta government providing funds to cover policing costs in Coaldale Lethbridge News Now

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'Larry' the porcupine blamed for chair lift delay at Fernie Alpine Resort

11-04-2024 20:16

Skiers and boarders at Fernie Alpine Resort had to wait to use a chair lift on Thursday morning, thanks to a mischievous porcupine. In a social media post, the southeastern B.C. resort said it had to perform some unexpected maintenance on the Timber Chair. A porcupine, affectionately named “Larry”, spent the night chewing through wiring required to make the chair lift run, according to the post. The resort’s lift maintenance team fixed the damage and the Timber Chair reopened a

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Police focus on speeding, aggressive driving enforcement in April - My Lethbridge Now

11-04-2024 20:04 via news.google.com

Police focus on speeding, aggressive driving enforcement in April My Lethbridge Now

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Alta. government's transportation funding requests denied by Ottawa

11-04-2024 19:45

Funding designed to improve the flow of goods and people in Canada has shown no love for nine proposals submitted by the Alberta government. The National Trade Corridors Fund has so far failed to put money towards the province's list of highways projects in southern, central and northern Alberta. Unless it is renewed or replenished in Tuesday's federal budget, the framework wraps up in just under four years. Eight proposal calls are closed. The province's submissions would help pay for upgrades

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Chadwick Assigned to AHL Marlies - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Canadian Hockey League

11-04-2024 19:36 via news.google.com

Chadwick Assigned to AHL Marlies - Lethbridge Hurricanes Canadian Hockey League

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Fire chiefs lament drop in volunteers ahead of what’s expected to be a devastating wildfire season

11-04-2024 19:30 via globalnews.ca

As of 2023, there were 125,500 firefighters in Canada, of which about 88,500 were volunteers, whose departments protected 80 per cent of the country's territory.

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Farewell party for Eau Claire Market to include live music and’ ‘Paw Patrol’ appearances

11-04-2024 19:17

Officials have released details on the upcoming farewell party for Calgary's iconic Eau Claire Market. The downtown landmark will be demolished this summer to make way for the future Green Line LRT station and redevelopment of the site. Before the building closes its doors for good, Calgarians are invited to stop by for a free family-friendly celebration honoring the site's 30 years in operation. The Eau Claire Market Farewell Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I

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Home prices jumped by 15% in Calgary this year, report says

11-04-2024 19:03

It became a lot more expensive to buy a home in Calgary this year, new data suggests. According to a report from calgaryhomes.ca, which analyzed statistics from the Alberta Real Estate Association and Canadian Real Estate Association, Calgary witnessed the largest increase in home prices between 2023 and 2024. "The average house price in February 2023 was $506,655, which rose to $583,160 in February 2024; this is a percentage increase of 15.1 per cent," officials said in a news release.The infor

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Private companies to take on inter-facility transfers in Alberta: Health Minister

11-04-2024 18:40

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is partnering with private companies to help transport non-emergency patients between medical facilities. At a press conference Thursday, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced the province had signed contracts with two ambulance companies to provide inter-facility transfers (IFT) in Edmonton and Calgary. LaGrange said those services will free up AHS ambulances in those cities and surrounding areas. "Transferring low-acuity individuals that need to go between he

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Alberta health minister to announce support for EMS

11-04-2024 18:40

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange will make an announcement about emergency medical services in the province at noon on Thursday. LaGrange is expected to announce funding to reduce wait times and support EMS workers. CTV News Edmonton will livestream the event here. In January, the Alberta Medical Association urged the province to declare a health-care crisis due to rising pressures on emergency rooms and ambulance wait times, among other things.The information you need to know, sent dire

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Above-normal highs continuing through the weekend

11-04-2024 18:28

If Calgary's five-day forecast was a rollercoaster, we would be at the part of the ride where you’re climbing up the tall ramp before the big drop. A ridge of high pressure in the upper atmosphere has started to settle over Alberta and will remain in place for the rest of the week. On Thursday, we will warm up to a high of 12 C in the afternoon – a degree above normal for this time of year – but clouds will start to thicken up around 4 p.m. Winds will also be fairly breezy toda

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers post 2023 operating profit of $5.7 million - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 18:18 via news.google.com

Winnipeg Blue Bombers post 2023 operating profit of $5.7 million Lethbridge News Now

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Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 18:18 via news.google.com

Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson Lethbridge News Now

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10 things to do in Calgary 10 this weekend

11-04-2024 18:16

There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend. Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city: Aggie DaysWhat: Experience life on the farm here in the city. The displays and interactive activities at Aggie Days are designed to help children learn more about Alberta's agricultural and historical legacy. When: Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: The Nutrien Western Event Centre, 1800 Stampede Trail S.E. C

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Red Deer Food Bank marks milestone with weekend event

11-04-2024 18:14

Facing challenges and adapting to change, Thursday marks 40 years since the Red Deer Food Bank opened its doors to the public. The food bank says it's experienced an increase in demand by 30 per cent in the first quarter of this year, as compared to 2023. "In 2023, we handed out 11,289 hampers to 27,700 people in Red Deer, an average of 940 per month," officials said in a release. "These households consisted of 16,950 adults and 10,750 children – 38.8 per cent of our clientele are under th

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Foundation advocates for stand-alone hospice care centre in southern Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 17:28 via news.google.com

Foundation advocates for stand-alone hospice care centre in southern Alberta Lethbridge News Now

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O.J. Simpson has died, family says

11-04-2024 16:41

O.J. Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife but was found responsible for her death in a civil lawsuit and was later imprisoned for armed robbery and kidnapping, has died at the age of 76. Simpson, cleared by a Los Angeles jury in what the U.S. media called "the trial of the century," had died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer, his family posted on social media on Thursday.Download the CTV News App for breaki

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O.J. Simpson, football star turned celebrity murder defendant, dead at 76

11-04-2024 16:41

O.J. Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife but was found responsible for her death in a civil lawsuit and was later imprisoned for armed robbery and kidnapping, has died at the age of 76. Simpson, cleared by a Los Angeles jury in what the U.S. media called "the trial of the century," had died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer, his family posted on social media on Thursday.Download the CTV News App for breaki

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Alberta introduces bill giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 16:33 via news.google.com

Alberta introduces bill giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding Lethbridge News Now

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Jon Card, punk rock drummer who played with SNFU, DOA, dead at 63

11-04-2024 16:19 via globalnews.ca

Drummer Jon Card, who played stints with Canadian punk rockers D.O.A., SNFU, The Subhumans and Personality Crisis, has died at the age of 63 in Vancouver.

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No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 16:18 via news.google.com

No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches Lethbridge News Now

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Thousands of Ford SUVs recalled in Canada over gas leaks that may cause fires

11-04-2024 14:51

Ford recalled 2,950 small SUVs in Canada over gas leaks that may cause fires, a Ford Canada spokesperson told CTVNews.ca in an email Thursday.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThe recall impacts certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022. In the U.S., nearly 43,000 vehicles were recalled and the recall cited that gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the ris

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Gas tank may leak, causing fire, Ford says in recall impacting thousands of vehicles in Canada

11-04-2024 14:51

Ford recalled 2,950 small SUVs in Canada over gas leaks that may cause fires, a Ford Canada spokesperson told CTVNews.ca in an email Thursday.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThe recall impacts certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022. In the U.S., nearly 43,000 vehicles were recalled and the recall cited that gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the ris

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Gas leak may cause fire, Ford says in recall impacting thousands of vehicles in Canada

11-04-2024 14:51

Ford recalled 2,950 small SUVs in Canada over gas leaks that may cause fires, a Ford Canada spokesperson told CTVNews.ca in an email Thursday.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThe recall impacts certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022. In the U.S., nearly 43,000 vehicles were recalled and the recall cited that gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the ris

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Chiniki First Nation buys majority stake in Symons Valley Ranch

11-04-2024 14:51

A recent $10 million investment into Symons Valley Ranch gives Chiniki First Nation majority ownership of the historic 12.4-hectare site located in northwest Calgary. A press release issued by Chiniki First Nation said it now holds a 51 per cent stake in the historic site, which has been approved by the City of Calgary for high-density mixed-use development, including building over 1,500 residential units, retail and commercial. “Chiniki is very interested in pursuing economic development

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Man sent to hospital with serious burns following apartment fire

11-04-2024 14:15

One person is in hospital after a fire in a four-storey apartment building forced dozens of residents to out of their homes Wednesday night. Fire crews were dispatched to the building on Country Village Park in Coventry Hills around 11:15 p.m. after an alarm went off. Heavy smoke was coming from a unit on the second floor by the time firefighters arrived.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the C

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Most Canadians think the federal government is overspending, survey finds

11-04-2024 12:09

Most Canadians say they feel the federal government is overspending, according to a new survey, but increased funding in some policy areas remains popular. Conducted last month by the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) among a random sample of 1,602 Canadian adults, the survey asked for perspectives on the Canadian government's spending and deficit ahead of the 2024 federal budget. "As Canadians eye growing federal government spending with some concern … there are some areas where many would like

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How do Canadians feel about federal government spending? A new survey digs into it

11-04-2024 12:09

Most Canadians say they feel the federal government is overspending, according to a new survey, but increased funding in some policy areas remains popular. Conducted last month by the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) among a random sample of 1,602 Canadian adults, the survey asked for perspectives on the Canadian government's spending and deficit ahead of the 2024 federal budget. "As Canadians eye growing federal government spending with some concern … there are some areas where many would like

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Cooley scores OT winner as Coyotes edge Canucks 4-3 - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 07:48 via news.google.com

Cooley scores OT winner as Coyotes edge Canucks 4-3 Lethbridge News Now

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Blues beat Blackhawks 5-2 to preserve playoff hopes - Lethbridge News Now

11-04-2024 06:28 via news.google.com

Blues beat Blackhawks 5-2 to preserve playoff hopes Lethbridge News Now

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CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

11-04-2024 04:57 via news.google.com

CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Wednesday, April 10, 2024 CTV News Calgary

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Temperatures will climb throughout the week, dip to start the next one

11-04-2024 04:52

Very pleasant weather for much of the week. Thursday will be mainly sunny to start in Calgary. In the afternoon, clouds will increase and the winds will pick up.On Friday, expect sunshine for the morning, but there is a small chance of a late-day pop-up shower closer to the supper hours. By the weekend, temperatures in the mid-teens and a good amount of sun. On Sunday night, a system will roll in that will change the weather for the coming week. It will drop the daytime highs into the single dig

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Signatures being collected to urge province to step into ongoing woes at Medicine Hat city hall

11-04-2024 04:28

Medicine Hat's mayor and city council continue to butt heads, and that has some residents asking the province to step in. Signatures are being collected for a letter that will be sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, asking for an investigation into the municipal government for what organizers call "a lack of transparency and failure to lead." The ministry says it is not prepared to order an investigation, but "would consider such an action, should electors of the city be able to meet the e

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CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

11-04-2024 04:25 via news.google.com

CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Wednesday, April 10, 2024 CTV News Calgary

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