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• Lethbridge's Dara Greig drafted by PWHL Montreal in 2024 draft - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 23:53 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge's Dara Greig drafted by PWHL Montreal in 2024 draft  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Indigenous artists creating murals at Banff's historic Cave and Basin site

  11-06-2024 23:49
  A group of Indigenous artists have been invited to create murals at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site in Banff National Park. The mentorship mural project is a partnership between Parks Canada and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and is in its third year. Dawn Saunders Dahl, the museum's manager of Indigenous programs and relationships, serves as a mentor for the artists. "All of the artists have been encouraged to talk about stories of their connections to the hot springs, to Ba
  
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• Liberals accused of ‘filibustering’ vote on motion to have Boissonnault witnesses testify

  11-06-2024 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The ethics committee was suspended for the second time this week as MPs faced off over a motion for cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s business associates to testify.
  
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• Environment Canada predicts warm summer across country, especially the east - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 23:23 via news.google.com
  
  Environment Canada predicts warm summer across country, especially the east  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Missing for 6 years: Calgary police seek Lisa, ask public for help

  11-06-2024 23:06
  
  Calgary police are hoping the public can help as they continue to investigate the disappearance of a woman several years ago. Lisa, 54, was last seen leaving a business in the 800 block of First Street S.W. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Police say on July 3, 2018, Lisa spoke with her family on the phone, but she hasn't been heard from since. Investigators say there have also been no "footprints of life" following the call. Despite this, police received several tips from the public in summer 2021
  
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• Big bugs and AI on display at Calgary's Telus Spark this summer

  11-06-2024 22:16
  
  Giant, interactive bugs and artificial intelligence are two of the newest additions to the Telus Spark’s summer programming list.  The science centre is launching its full slate of summer exhibits this month, with "Bugs and Bytes," a look at both the natural and digital worlds.  The "bugs" part of the exhibit, called 'Monster Insects,' kicks off on Thursday – while the "bytes" component, called 'AI: More than Human,' launched last week. Monster Insects Zack Anderson, direct
  
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• Four people shot at downtown Atlanta food court, mayor says - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 21:40 via news.google.com
  
  Four people shot at downtown Atlanta food court, mayor says  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• WestJet mechanics reject deal in 'deeply concerning' move, airline president says

  11-06-2024 21:36
  
  The union representing mechanics at WestJet says members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative agreement with the airline. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, which represents some 670 aircraft maintenance engineers and other skilled trade positions at the carrier, says about 97 per cent of its members cast a ballot against the deal. WestJet says the result does not affect operations, but company president Diederik Pen called the result "deeply concerning."The information you need
  
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• CTV Calgary's top 5 stories for May 2024

  11-06-2024 21:27
  
  At CTV Calgary, we strive to bring attention to the stories that matter to the community and resonate with our audience. Here are the top stories for the month of May. 5. Bye-bye bag fee: Calgary repeals single-use bylaw Following months of controversy and debate at city council, Calgary officially ditched its single-use item bylaw on May 7. The law required businesses to charge fees for bags and only provide items like napkins and straws by request. In a 12-3 vote, the bylaw was immediately rep
  
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• Province announces next steps in refocused mental health, addiction care - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 21:25 via news.google.com
  
  Province announces next steps in refocused mental health, addiction care  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary water main break likely repaired by Thursday, fully operational in a week

  11-06-2024 21:12
  
  The water main break in the Calgary community of Montgomery is expected to be fixed by Thursday so that flushing of the line and water quality testing can proceed, officials told city councillors on Tuesday morning. The city is also relaxing restrictions for 'hot works' at construction sites it had in place for days to reduce the fire risk. Residents are still asked to conserve water usage until the line is fully operational again.Here's what you can and cannot do amid Calgary's water crisis "Re
  
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• Goats return to Lethbridge parks to eat invasive weeds - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 20:59 via news.google.com
  
  Goats return to Lethbridge parks to eat invasive weeds  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Grazing goats return to Lethbridge river valley this summer - My Lethbridge Now

  11-06-2024 20:51 via news.google.com
  
  Grazing goats return to Lethbridge river valley this summer  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• City of Lethbridge to create advisory board for Community Wellbeing - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 20:45 via news.google.com
  
  City of Lethbridge to create advisory board for Community Wellbeing  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Global body reviewing Canada's human-rights credentials over discrimination complaint - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 20:44 via news.google.com
  
  Global body reviewing Canada's human-rights credentials over discrimination complaint  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 58% of Canadians not following Stanley Cup final between Oilers and Panthers: Survey

  11-06-2024 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans may be watching every second of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers but most Canadians are not, according to a Leger survey.
  
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• City council to return to staggered years for budget deliberations - My Lethbridge Now

  11-06-2024 20:29 via news.google.com
  
  City council to return to staggered years for budget deliberations  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Receiver Odoms-Dukes working to crack Stampeders' starting lineup

  11-06-2024 20:21
  
  The 2024 CFL season is starting a little later than anticipated for DeVontres (Tre) Odoms-Dukes. The Calgary Stampeders opened the season with a 32-24 home win Friday night over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. However, Odoms-Dukes, 26, could only watch after being placed on the injured list. The third-year receiver's formula for returning to the field Saturday night at B.C. Place Stadium versus the B.C. Lions remains a simple one: Work harder. "There are many things you can control and many t
  
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• Alberta government says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are ‘reckless’

  11-06-2024 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government says the findings of a new report from a federal advisory committee are proof that Ottawa should abandon its "reckless" 2035 clean electricity targets.
  
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• Calgary woman arrested after stolen vehicle crashes in field

  11-06-2024 20:06
  
  Drumheller RCMP say charges have been laid against a Calgary woman in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation on Monday. At 5:30 a.m., Mounties were contacted by a Rosedale, Alta., resident who said someone had stolen his truck, which was parked outside his home. RCMP attended the scene and, at 7 a.m., located the stolen vehicle eastbound on Highway 564 south of Drumheller. "An RCMP officer attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed but quickly failed
  
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• Woodland Cree First Nation, Obsidian Energy resolve Alberta oil lease road blockade

  11-06-2024 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary-based Obsidian Energy says it has reached an agreement in principle with the Woodland Cree First Nation.
  
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• Vancouver police arrest five, seize drugs, in Quebec gang investigation - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 19:43 via news.google.com
  
  Vancouver police arrest five, seize drugs, in Quebec gang investigation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CTV News Calgary named a finalist for two RTDNA awards

  11-06-2024 19:30
  
  CTV News Calgary has been named a finalist in two categories for the 2024 Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Awards’ Prairie Region. The awards, which honour the best journalists, news programs and broadcasters for achievements in audio, video and digital productions, are held every year.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips This year, CTV Calgary has been rec
  
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• Roller rink coming to New Horizon Mall, north of Calgary

  11-06-2024 19:26
  
  A large shopping centre north of Calgary will soon be home to a brand new roller rink. Officials with New Horizon Mall in Balzac, Alta., made the announced on Tuesday. The new roller rink will be 24,000 square feetand will open in mid-July. The mall is currently home to Sky Castle, a 34,000-square-foot indoor kids playground on the second floor. The new rink will be called Sky Castle Roller Rink. Officials say New Horizon now has 75 per cent of the mall space occupied. "New Horizon Mall is on a
  
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• Grazing Glory: the weed-eating goats have returned! - City of Lethbridge

  11-06-2024 19:01 via news.google.com
  
  Grazing Glory: the weed-eating goats have returned!  City of Lethbridge
  
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• World juniors sex assault case: Trial date could be determined in August

  11-06-2024 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The case of Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton is due back on Aug. 13 to potentially set a date for trial.
  
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• Best Calgary locations to dine outdoors this summer: OpenTable

  11-06-2024 18:42
  
  Two Calgary restaurants made a new list of the best places for outdoor dining in Canada. The list from online restaurant reservation site OpenTable was released on Tuesday and draws upon the data from 1.1 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners across Canada between Feb. 1, 2023 and Jan. 31, 2024. "There is no temperature too cold to deter Canadians from dining outdoors amongst views and fresh air," said Matt Davis, OpenTable spokesperson, in a news release. "From patios
  
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• Sex assault case of former Canada world junior hockey players back in court in August

  11-06-2024 18:41
  
  LONDON, Ont. -- The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to return to court in August. The case of Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton is due back on Aug. 13 to potentially set a date for trial. A judicial pretrial, which is closed to the public, is planned for July, and some hearings have also been scheduled for September. The five players were charged earlier this year in connection with an alleged sexual assa
  
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• Hot and sunny, damp and cool? What to expect this summer according to Environment Canada

  11-06-2024 18:41
  
  This summer, Canadians should expect above-average temperatures for most of the country, according to Jennifer Smith, a national warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada.Top climate and environment headlines, all in one placeSpeaking with reporters Tuesday as part of Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) seasonal outlook presentation for this summer, Smith says this past spring was a strong indicator as to what type of climate to expect as we get into the warmest part
  
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• Higher-than-normal temperatures expected this summer: Environment Canada

  11-06-2024 18:41
  
  This summer, Canadians should expect above-average temperatures for most of the country, according to Jennifer Smith, a national warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada.Top climate and environment headlines, all in one placeSpeaking with reporters Tuesday as part of Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) seasonal outlook presentation for this summer, Smith says this past spring was a strong indicator as to what type of climate to expect as we get into the warmest part
  
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• Canadians can expect above-seasonal temperatures this summer

  11-06-2024 18:41
  
  This summer will deliver above-normal average temperatures across the country, national warning preparedness meteorologist Jennifer Smith told reporters Tuesday as she delivered Canada’s seasonal outlook. "Daily weather will vary, expect heat waves, cool spells and all the fluctuations that summer weather brings," she said. This is a developing story. 
  
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• Calgary historian wins at Alberta Literary Awards

  11-06-2024 18:32
  
  Calgary historian David Laurence Jones won the Wilfrid Eggleston award for non-fiction during the 42nd annual Alberta Literary Awards. The recognition is for Jones’ latest book, New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and the Golden Northwest. Jones has a lengthy history with the CPR, serving as the former manager of internal communications. He also spent 14 years working in the railway’s corporate archives and studied history at Concordia University. The book "is an in-dept
  
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• Global Energy Show takes over Calgary's BMO Centre

  11-06-2024 18:22
  
  The Global Energy Show returns to Calgary from June 11 to 13 at the BMO Centre in Stampede Park. “It brings close to 30,000 people into the city for the week, which is unprecedented from a scale standpoint. It’s one of the largest events that happens in Calgary and Canada,”dmg events senior vice president Nick Samain said. “The Global Energy Show Canada is one of Calgary’s oldest events, we go back 55 years.”Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, righ
  
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• Alberta government criticizing clean electricity targets, incentivizing carbon capture at Global Energy Show

  11-06-2024 18:22
  
  Alberta’s energy policy was centre stage at the Global Energy Show in Calgary on Tuesday. The show returned to Calgary this week running from June 11 to 13 as the first official large-scale event held at the newly expanded BMO Centre in Stampede Park. “It brings close to 30,000 people into the city for the week, which is unprecedented from a scale standpoint. It’s one of the largest events that happens in Calgary and Canada,” dmg events senior vice president Nick Samain s
  
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• Update on Dylan Wright After Hard Lethbridge Crash - Racer X Online

  11-06-2024 18:20 via news.google.com
  
  Update on Dylan Wright After Hard Lethbridge Crash  Racer X Online
  
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• Edmonton Oilers’ mental coach has been team’s ‘secret weapon’ in roller-coaster season

  11-06-2024 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  One Edmonton Oilers player has described George Mumford as the hockey team's "secret weapon."
  
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• Border strike averted after union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 18:01 via news.google.com
  
  Border strike averted after union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fort Macleod 4-H Beef Club celebrates members with theme song - Lethbridge News Now

  11-06-2024 17:45 via news.google.com
  
  Fort Macleod 4-H Beef Club celebrates members with theme song  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Strong storm potential for parts of Alberta Tuesday afternoon

  11-06-2024 17:38
  
  Parts of southern and central Alberta are poised to be in the path of some potentially severe storm weather this afternoon. At this point, It's tricky to determine whether Calgary will be caught up in the activity or just missing it. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) storm outlook for Tuesday, Calgary is situated just outside the moderate storm risk zone, but a slight change in storm trajectory could see the city dealing with storm cells that could produce lightni
  
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• Undercover officers testify at murder-conspiracy trial around Coutts, Alta. blockade

  11-06-2024 17:21
  
  The jury at the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta., is hearing evidence from female undercover officers who infiltrated the group. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were arrested after RCMP found a cache of guns, body armour and ammunition in trailers. They are also charged with mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The blockade paralyzed traffic at the busy Canada-United States border crossing for two we
  
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• Jury trial of men charged with murder conspiracy at Coutts blockade to resume

  11-06-2024 17:21
  
  A jury is set to return today to hear evidence at the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta. The jury heard opening arguments and testimony from an RCMP witness on Thursday. The trial was tied up over the following days with arguments that are under a publication ban. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were arrested after RCMP found a cache of guns, body armour and ammunition in trailers. They are also charged with mischief and poss
  
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• Matthew Tkachuk poised to be factor as Panthers head to Edmonton for Game 3 against Oilers

  11-06-2024 17:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Stanley Cup final switches to Rogers Place for Thursday's Game 3 with the Florida Panthers up 2-0 on the Oilers in the best-of-seven series.
  
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• Rough repair timeline released after Calgary water main break

  11-06-2024 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  City council was told that crews expect to have the feeder main repaired by Thursday but flushing and testing, which is expected to take several more days, will be required.
  
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• Calgary water restrictions to be in place for ‘several more days’: mayor

  11-06-2024 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emergency officials are scheduled to speak at a news conference planned for 2 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
  
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• Calgary officials to provide update on water supply situation Tuesday

  11-06-2024 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emergency officials are scheduled to speak at a news conference planned for 2 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
  
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• Calgary water main that broke listed in 'good' condition: Gondek

  11-06-2024 16:55
  
  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the main problem hasn't been fixed, but some ingenuity on behalf of the city's water services helped supply residents of Bowness with some clean, safe drinking water. "There is sort of a side way that they managed to do this," Gondek told CTV News Tuesday morning.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 CTV News AppAlberta Health Services lifted the boil water advi
  
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• Broken Calgary water main was in 'good' condition: Gondek

  11-06-2024 16:55
  
  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the main problem hasn't been fixed, but some ingenuity by the city's water services department helped supply Bowness with some safe drinking water. Alberta Health Services lifted the boil water advisory on Monday evening after city crews diverted treated water being produced at the Bearspaw treatment facility to the neighbourhood.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Downloa
  
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• Warning from control tower to pilot issued before Vancouver float plane crash

  11-06-2024 16:27
  
  Audio between the control tower and the pilot of a plane that collided with a recreational boat in Vancouver's Coal Harbour revealed a warning was issued about the approaching watercraft. Investigations into a collision between the Harbour Air plane and boat are continuing, with video, audio and witness statements being reviewed by the Transportation Safety Board. The crash happened Saturday afternoon, just off Stanley Park. Nobody on the plane was injured, according to Harbour Air, and two peop
  
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• Alberta landfill waste carbon capture project reaches agreement with Canada Growth Fund

  11-06-2024 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gibson said Tuesday it has reached a deal with the $15-billion federal Canada Growth Fund that will help it accelerate the development of the project.
  
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• Alberta trial of men charged with murder conspiracy at Coutts blockade to resume

  11-06-2024 14:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  A jury is set to return today to hear evidence at the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.
  
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