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• Hintz, Henrique both game-time decisions with Oilers looking to take 2-0 lead in WCF

  25-05-2024 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dallas Stars top-line centre Roope Hintz and Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique are expected to take part in warm-ups Saturday ahead of Game 2 of the Western Conference final.
  
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• Babies line up for annual diaper dash

  25-05-2024 23:42
  
  As adult runners prepare for the Servus Calgary Marathon on Sunday, May 26, some pint-sized competitors took part in another race on Saturday. The Wee Wild Ones Diaper Dash saw 64 babies and toddlers race down a 42.2 foot long raceway at GMC Stadium at Stampede Park. “The intention was to crown four winners but it was absolute chaos, so I don’t know if we can even pick four because they were back and forth, it was a lot of fun,” said Kirsten Fleming of Run Calgary. The carpeted
  
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• Incentives needed for people to recycle homes over demolishing: Calgary mover

  25-05-2024 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Houses are being demolished throughout Calgary's inner city to make way for new homes, but only a small number of houses are being spared, according to city statistics.
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen wins the German Cup and completes undefeated domestic double - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 22:29 via news.google.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen wins the German Cup and completes undefeated domestic double  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Musical adaptation of Beaches explores the healing power of female friendship

  25-05-2024 22:22
  
  Beaches the Musical is a good cry, and that’s not nothing. The latest version of the musical opened at Theatre Calgary Friday night, in a packed house that brought a huge gust of Broadway buzz to southern Alberta in the form of dozens of New York and Los Angeles visitors eager to check it out, alongside a string of Calgary politicians including the mayor, numerous councillors and a provincial NDP leadership candidate, Naheed Nenshi, known to enjoy a night at the theatre. Beaches is an adap
  
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• Switzerland knocks out Canada in World Championship, advancing to finals against Czechs

  25-05-2024 21:59
  
  Switzerland prevailed in a penalty shootout to stun Canada 3-2 and set up the final against the Czech Republic at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Sven Andrighetto scored the decisive shootout goal after the game finished 2-2 in regulation with no team scoring in the 10-minute overtime. The 28-time champion Canada had to settle for the bronze medal game against Sweden.Top sports headlines, all in one place Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one placeKevin Fiala scored, adde
  
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• Grayson Murray's parents say the two-time PGA Tour winner died of suicide

  25-05-2024 21:47
  
  Editor’s note: If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health there are a number of ways to get help, including by calling or texting Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8. A list of local crisis centres is also available here.Grayson Murray's parents said Sunday their 30-year-old son took his own life, just one day after he withdrew from a PGA Tour event. The family asked for privacy and that people honor Murray by being kind to one another. "If that becomes his legacy, we could as
  
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• Grayson Murray, two-time PGA Tour winner, dead at 30

  25-05-2024 21:47
  
  Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial. There were no immediate details on the circumstances of his death, only shock and grief from the PGA Tour and his management team. "I am at a loss for words," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said. "The PGA Tour is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.
  
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• Kenya's Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10000 meters - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 21:09 via news.google.com
  
  Kenya's Beatrice Chebet sets world record in 10000 meters  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Bulls gearing up for 25th season - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 18:32 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Bulls gearing up for 25th season  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Goalie Stuart Skinner goes from pulled to praised as Oilers seek 2-0 lead over Stars

  25-05-2024 17:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner has gone from getting pulled to being praised again this postseason.
  
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• Calgary newcomers find community garden, learn Indigenous ways at Land of Dreams farm

  25-05-2024 17:37
  
  A unique farm in southeast Calgary that offers newcomers a chance to connect with, and learn from, Indigenous communities, launches its growing season Saturday morning. Sponsored by the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS),The Land of Dreams farm on 84 Street S.E. provides space for newcomers who have resettled to have greater access to healthy food, lifestyle, and environment through the cultivation of a community garden. The farm has been recognized as a ‘Promising Practice’
  
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• Calgarian named Paramedic of the Year

  25-05-2024 16:56
  
  A Calgary paramedic has received national recognition for his years of work on the frontline, and spearheading research to improve patient outcomes. “I was very surprised, very humbled, and very honoured,” says Ian Blanchard who found out about the award at a staff meeting. “It’s really nice to receive the award and have that recognition from a committee that’s reviewing all these applications. But the other piece for me is to have my colleagues put my name forward,
  
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• Dallas Stars centre Wyatt Johnston took unique path to Western Conference final

  25-05-2024 16:29
  
  Wyatt Johnston was preparing for his next game. He had no idea when it would arrive. The teenage centre had played 53 times in the Ontario Hockey League when COVID-19 abruptly shuttered the junior circuit in March 2020. The following campaign was then cancelled outright without a single puck shot or saved due to health and safety concerns. Johnston's team — the Windsor Spitfires — was out of action for 19 months. "It was tough," said the Toronto product. Hunkered down back at home in
  
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• Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

  25-05-2024 16:08
  
  The Florida Panthers got close but fell short of going up 2-0 in their series on Friday, something the Edmonton Oilers look to do Saturday night. Here are five things to know heading into Saturday’s post-season action: 2-0? Edmonton has the chance to grab a 2-0 series lead when it visits Dallas on Saturday night.  The Oilers defeated the Stars 3-2 in double overtime on Thursday to take the early edge in their best-of-seven Western Conference final series.  However,
  
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• Climate change: Canada needs to do more to disaster-proof its hospitals, experts say

  25-05-2024 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the number of climate-related emergencies expected to worsen, some parts of the country will need to move quickly to disaster-proof life-saving infrastructure, experts say.
  
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• Canada needs to do more to disaster-proof its hospitals, experts say

  25-05-2024 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the number of climate-related emergencies expected to worsen, some parts of the country will need to move quickly to disaster-proof life-saving infrastructure, experts say.
  
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• Zelenskyy says Ukraine has taken back control in areas of the embattled Kharkiv region

  25-05-2024 14:23
  
  Ukrainian forces have secured “combat control” of areas where Russian troops entered the northeastern Kharkiv region earlier this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Our soldiers have now managed to take combat control of the border area where the Russian occupiers entered,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address on Friday evening. Zelenskyy’s comments appeared to be at odds with those made by Russian officials. Viktor Vodolatskiy, a member of
  
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• Rafael Nadal says this might not be his last French Open - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 14:14 via news.google.com
  
  Rafael Nadal says this might not be his last French Open  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge hosts Entertainment and Collector Expo this weekend - Lethbrige Herald

  25-05-2024 12:11 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge hosts Entertainment and Collector Expo this weekend  Lethbrige Herald
  
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• Major performing arts centres putting video game music in the spotlight - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 12:09 via news.google.com
  
  Major performing arts centres putting video game music in the spotlight  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Private property or public space? Encampments spark debate over campus status - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 12:04 via news.google.com
  
  Private property or public space? Encampments spark debate over campus status  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Border intelligence program needs improved training, analytical tools: evaluation - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 12:04 via news.google.com
  
  Border intelligence program needs improved training, analytical tools: evaluation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• This type of screen time has the worst effect on kids: experts

  25-05-2024 12:00
  
  The research on children's screen time is pretty conclusive: less is more. However, according to some experts, there is one type of screen time that is continuously excessive, and it's having a severe effect on our children: parents' screen time. Experts say when it comes to a child’s development, parents should spend less time worrying about their kids’ screen time -- and focus more on reducing theirs. "When you have a parent who is disengaged and not giving the children that attent
  
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• Douglas "Doug" McMullin Obituary | May 25, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  25-05-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Douglas "Doug" McMullin Obituary | May 25, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• Douglas "Doug" McMullin - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  25-05-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
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• CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Friday, May 24, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  25-05-2024 04:27 via news.google.com
  
  CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Friday, May 24, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Next week is when we'll see a far more stable weather pattern

  25-05-2024 04:09
  
  Happy weekend! Saturday's weather will be similar to Friday's but with a tad more sunshine. Expect fog patches in the early morning. As that mixes out, we will see cloudy periods with sunny breaks. In the early afternoon, showers and thunderstorms will develop once again in the foothills and track east. This gives Calgary the chance of pop-up showers and thunderstorms by 4 p.m. The daytime high will be a couple of degrees warmer:Sunday, there is a small chance of showers by 1 p.m. And we have th
  
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• Organizers have high hopes as Lethbridge launches its first collector and entertainment expo

  25-05-2024 02:23
  
  The first-ever entertainment and collector expo got underway in Lethbridge Friday afternoon. The three-day event at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre will feature a range of events including cosplay, celebrity meet-and-greets and vendors.     View this post on Instagram                     A post shared by Lethbridge Entertainment & Collector Expo (@lethbridge_entertainment_expo) This is the first expo to be held in
  
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• Organizers have high hopes as Lethbridge launches collector and entertainment expo

  25-05-2024 02:23
  
  The entertainment and collector expo in Lethbridge got underway Friday afternoon. The three-day event at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre will feature a range of events including cosplay, celebrity meet-and-greets and vendors.     View this post on Instagram                     A post shared by Lethbridge Entertainment & Collector Expo (@lethbridge_entertainment_expo) Organizers are expecting a large turnout to see
  
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• Lethbridge Entertainment and Collector Expo kicks off Friday - CTV News Calgary

  25-05-2024 02:23 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Entertainment and Collector Expo kicks off Friday  CTV News Calgary
  
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• 'Poor communication': Calgary ticketholders uncertain about rescheduled 'Banksy' event

  25-05-2024 02:20
  
  Uncertainty is growing among customers who bought tickets for an upcoming show in Calgary featuring the works of renowned street artist Banksy. A former employee of the company producing the World of Banksy Exhibit reached out to CTV News claiming he and other workers have been laid off – and he fears the show will not go ahead. According to the World of Banksy website, the “secret location” for the event is supposed to be revealed one to two weeks before. The three-day exhibit
  
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• County of Lethbridge man harnesses wind with ‘Art That Spins’ - Global News

  25-05-2024 01:27 via news.google.com
  
  County of Lethbridge man harnesses wind with ‘Art That Spins’  Global News
  
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• County of Lethbridge man harnesses wind with ‘Art That Spins’

  25-05-2024 01:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A County of Lethbridge man has turned his post-retirement hobby into a lucrative business opportunity by creating custom 'Art That Spins.'
  
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• Whitecaps fans frustrated superstar Messi will miss Vancouver vs. Miami game - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 01:10 via news.google.com
  
  Whitecaps fans frustrated superstar Messi will miss Vancouver vs. Miami game  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge College Honours Grads At Spring Convocation - Bridge City News

  25-05-2024 01:07 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge College Honours Grads At Spring Convocation  Bridge City News
  
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• CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Friday, May 24, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  25-05-2024 01:05 via news.google.com
  
  CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Friday, May 24, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge Bulls prepare for season opener against Okotoks Dawgs

  25-05-2024 00:22
  
  The Lethbridge Bulls are gearing up for the WCBL team's 25th season. Kalem Haney, 21, says he's ready to get back to work and reconnect with old teammates. "I'm excited. There's a bunch of guys coming back from the past four years and buddies that I've played with since I was 12 years old. "It will be nice to play with kids I've played with my whole life." New head coach Ryan Macdonald has been with the club for neatly two decades, and says he's thrilled to celebrate Bulls' 25th anniversary. "It
  
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• Lethbridge Bulls prepare for 25th anniversary season - CTV News Calgary

  25-05-2024 00:22 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge Bulls prepare for 25th anniversary season  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Calgary Black Film Festival champions diverse voices

  25-05-2024 00:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Black Film Festival is back for its fourth year. It features films from diverse creators, panels and workshops from industry experts.
  
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• Amazon opens robotics warehouse in Calgary that comes with 1,500 jobs

  25-05-2024 00:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Amazon Friday opened it's YYC4Fulfillment Centrewith a ribbon cutting ceremony.The state-of-the-art warehouse features AI technology, robotics and 1500 new jobs.
  
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• Louisiana governor signs bill making abortion drugs controlled dangerous substances - Lethbridge News Now

  25-05-2024 00:06 via news.google.com
  
  Louisiana governor signs bill making abortion drugs controlled dangerous substances  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• MRU prof calls out institution for lack of action against anti-Semitism on campus

  25-05-2024 00:05
  
  Months after a troubling encounter on the Mount Royal University campus, which ended in a criminal charge against a protester, a professor is calling out the institution for not doing more to provide a safe environment for Jewish faculty and students. Kelly Sundberg, who holds an adjunct faculty position with MRU, is a tenured professor of criminology with more than 20 years at the school and a member of Calgary's Jewish community. He says he was approached by several students in December, just
  
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