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• 'We left here with what we think is a great haul': Flames draft 10 players in Las Vegas

  29-06-2024 23:43
  
  The Calgary Flames had a busy weekend, drafting 10 players at the 2024 NHL Draft over seven rounds. The Flames drafted four defencemen, including the number nine pick in the first round, Memorial Cup winner Zayne Parekh, in addition to Henry Mews of the Ottwa 67s, Hunter Lang of the Prince George Cougars and a Calgarian, Eric Jamieson of the Everett Silvertips.Another hometown boy in the fold! pic.twitter.com/keFkcvWA5A — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) June 29, 2024In the third round, they pi
  
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• Calgary nears final stages of restoring full water use after main break

  29-06-2024 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  During a press conference Saturday, Mayor Jyoti Gondek said crews have been taking samples for testing, which is one of the final steps before restoring citywide water.
  
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• Pro-Palestinian protesters block CN railroad south of Montreal, four arrested - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 23:12 via news.google.com
  
  Pro-Palestinian protesters block CN railroad south of Montreal, four arrested  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Edmonton Elks take receiver Mathis in CFL supplemental draft - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 23:12 via news.google.com
  
  Edmonton Elks take receiver Mathis in CFL supplemental draft  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ‘Thank you sincerely’: Calgary water consumption declines as city prepares to test pipe

  29-06-2024 22:57
  
  Calgarians cut their water consumption Friday, giving Mayor Gondek some good news to announce at her Saturday morning update on the state of the city’s water supply. After scolding residents for blowing through the 480 million litre threshold Thursday, when consumption hit 500 million litres, Gondek said Friday’s consumption dropped to 460 million litres -- a 23 per cent decline over usual consumption levels. “Thank you sincerely for understanding what we needed to do together,
  
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• ‘Thank you sincerely’: Calgary water consumption declines 23% Friday as city prepares to test pipe

  29-06-2024 22:57
  
  Calgarians cut their water consumption by 23 per cent Friday, giving Mayor Gondek some good news to announce at her Saturday morning update on the state of the city’s water supply. After scolding residents for blowing through the 480 million litre threshold Thursday, when consumption hit 500 million litres, Gondek said Friday’s consumption dropped to 460 million litres. “Thank you sincerely for understanding what we needed to do together,” Gondek said. Saturday afternoon,
  
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• Lethbridge ends fire ban - CTV News Calgary

  29-06-2024 22:04 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge ends fire ban  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Fire bans ended for Lethbridge area

  29-06-2024 22:04
  
  With the recent moisture and cooler temperatures, fire bans and restrictions in the Lethbridge area are no longer in effect. The City of Lethbridge has ended its fire ban for the river valley. Precautions should still be taken when having an outdoor fire, including making sure to use clean, dry wood and being sure to completely extinguish smoking materials. Lethbridge County also rescinded its fire restrictions as of Friday morning. Fire advisories remain in effect for Vulcan County, County of 4
  
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• Fire ban ended for Lethbridge area

  29-06-2024 22:04
  
  With the recent moisture and cooler temperatures, fire bans and restrictions in the Lethbridge area are no longer in effect. The City of Lethbridge has ended its fire ban for the river valley. Precautions should still be taken when having an outdoor fire, including making sure to use clean, dry wood and being sure to completely extinguish smoking materials. Lethbridge County also rescinded its fire restrictions as of Friday morning. Fire advisories remain in effect for Vulcan County, County of 4
  
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• Thunderstorm suspends play as Germany faces Denmark at Euro 2024 - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 21:52 via news.google.com
  
  Thunderstorm suspends play as Germany faces Denmark at Euro 2024  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Blue Jays designate reliever Tim Mayza for assignment, recall Cuas - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 20:22 via news.google.com
  
  Blue Jays designate reliever Tim Mayza for assignment, recall Cuas  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 235 flights cancelled as WestJet waits to hear from labour minister on next steps in mechanics strike

  29-06-2024 19:02
  
  WestJet said 235 flights have been cancelled Saturday as it waits to see what the next steps are in its ongoing labour dispute with its mechanics. CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech and president Diederik Pen gave an update Saturday morning, where they expressed exasperation with the actions of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), which went on strike action Friday night after agreeing to binding arbitration. The move was unexpected because on Thursday, federal labour minister Seamus O&r
  
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• Capitals draft Terik Parascak 17th overall - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 18:14 via news.google.com
  
  Capitals draft Terik Parascak 17th overall  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• An Indian military tank sinks while crossing a river in a region bordering China, killing 5 soldiers

  29-06-2024 16:33
  
  Five Indian soldiers were killed when a military tank they were travelling in sank while crossing a river in the remote region of Ladakh that borders China, officials said Saturday. The tank sank early Saturday due to sudden increase in the water levels of Shyok River during a military training activity, according to an Indian army command center statement. It said the accident took place in Saser Brangsa near the Line of Actual Control that divides India and C
  
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• German far-right party re-elects its leaders after election gains, while opponents protest

  29-06-2024 15:28
  
  The far-right Alternative for Germany re-elected its leadership duo Saturday after the party made gains in the recent European election, while thousands of people protested against its convention and some demonstrators tried to block roads or clashed with police.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppAlternative for Germany, or AfD, took 15.9 per cent of the vote to finish second in the European Parliament election on June 9, despite recent scandals and
  
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• WestJet cancels flights as surprise strike begins on long weekend

  29-06-2024 14:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet maintenance crews are on strike in a surprise move ahead of the Canada Day long weekend, forcing the Calgary-based airliner to cancel flights in the busy travel period.
  
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• Flight cancellations grow as WestJet mechanics hit picket lines

  29-06-2024 14:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet has cancelled more than 200 flights after the union representing its plane mechanics announced Friday that members had hit the picket lines.
  
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• Bulls double up 57's in Lethbridge - SwiftCurrentOnline.com

  29-06-2024 13:55 via news.google.com
  
  Bulls double up 57's in Lethbridge  SwiftCurrentOnline.com
  
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• French-Montrealers vote in 'historic' election amid surge in far-right - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 12:04 via news.google.com
  
  French-Montrealers vote in 'historic' election amid surge in far-right  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• This Canada Day long weekend, you might want to get most of your fun in on Saturday...

  29-06-2024 05:54
  
  Happy Canada Day long weekend! Saturday is our best chance for a stable and somewhat warm day. Expect fog patches early in the morning, and sunshine for a good chunk of the day. The clouds will increase later in the afternoon and there is a small chance of a brief shower by supper time.Sunday won’t be so stable. There is a small chance of showers in the morning, but a big chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. This will carry into Monday. Monday will be cool and rainy
  
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• Yankees rally in sixth inning, crush Blue Jays 16-5 - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 04:42 via news.google.com
  
  Yankees rally in sixth inning, crush Blue Jays 16-5  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from 'Fernwood Tonight' and 'Roseanne,' dies at 80

  29-06-2024 03:33
  
  Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including "Roseanne" and "Arrested Development," has died, his daughter said Friday. He was 80. Mull's daughter, TV writer and comic artist Maggie Mull, said her father died at home on Thursday after "a valiant fight against a long illness." Mull, who was also a guitarist and painter, came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical
  
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• WestJet warns of travel disruption as mechanics union opts to 'continue with strike action'

  29-06-2024 03:32
  
  WestJet says its mechanics went ahead with their previously threatened strike on Friday evening, and the airline is "outraged." The federal government had previously interrupted the work stoppage by ordering binding arbitration. "The only reason for this union to continue with a strike action is to create damage, disrupt the travel plans of thousands of Canadians over the July long weekend and to inflict significant costs on our business," said Diederik Pen, WestJet Airlines president, in a rele
  
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• Tourists expected to hit the road this Canada Day

  29-06-2024 02:40
  
  Canada Day is one of the busiest travel days of the summer. Plenty of tourists will descend on Lethbridge to see what the city offers. Locals, too, will have no shortage of activities this weekend. "Canada Day is a big one because everyone is looking forward to this one. School is out, everyone's been itching to get out of town and go do something," said Dominika Wojcik, senior director of communications with Tourism Lethbridge. "So the fact that we have so many things for people to do in every
  
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• Flames choose Zayne Parekh in first round of NHL draft

  29-06-2024 02:37
  
  The Calgary Flames selected defenceman Zayne Parekh with the ninth overall pick in the NHL draft Friday night. Parekh, a member of the Memorial Cup-winning Saginaw Spirit, scored 33 goals and 96 points last season. When asked if he thinks his skill set will transfer to the NHL level, Parekh said, “I think it’s a translatable game.” Parekh’s father said, “It’s just an honour. We’re just grateful for the opportunity.”ZAYNE IS OUR GUY AT NUMBER 9!!!pi
  
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• Calgary man faces multiple charges for carelessly storing firearms

  29-06-2024 02:08
  
  A Calgary man has been charged with 10 firearms-and weapons-related offences after a search warrant was executed at his home in the northwest. Friday, May 24, following an investigation of an individual believed to be carelessly storing firearms, police executed the warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Bermuda Drive N.W. They seized five rifles, five shotguns and a number of prohibited devices, including a Taser, firearm silencer and overcapacity magazines loaded with live rounds. They als
  
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• Sharks take forward Celebrini first overall at NHL draft - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 02:06 via news.google.com
  
  Sharks take forward Celebrini first overall at NHL draft  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Bhatia, Rai share lead in Detroit at Rocket Mortgage Classic - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 01:36 via news.google.com
  
  Bhatia, Rai share lead in Detroit at Rocket Mortgage Classic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Sharks take forward Celebrini first overall at NHL draft

  29-06-2024 01:25
  
  Macklin Celebrini is a member of the San Jose Sharks. The club did the expected inside Sin City's glitzy Sphere auditorium Friday, selecting the centre from Vancouver with the top pick at the 2024 NHL draft. Celebrini is coming off a season at Boston University in the NCAA where he collected 32 goals and 64 points in 38 games to become the youngest winner of the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in U.S. college hockey. The 18-year-old knows Northern California well after the family moved there
  
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• Ribfest On This Weekend In Lethbridge - Bridge City News

  29-06-2024 01:18 via news.google.com
  
  Ribfest On This Weekend In Lethbridge  Bridge City News
  
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• Oilers sign goaltender Calvin Pickard to two-year contract extension - Lethbridge News Now

  29-06-2024 00:36 via news.google.com
  
  Oilers sign goaltender Calvin Pickard to two-year contract extension  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Calgary Stampede sex abuse lawsuit

  29-06-2024 00:09
  
  A judge has approved a $9.5-million settlement for complainants in a class action lawsuit that accused the Calgary Stampede of allowing a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.  The agreement is related to the case of Philip Heerema, who received a 10-year prison sentence in 2018 after pleading guilty to charges including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, child pornography and luring.  Heerema admitted he used his position with the Young Canadians School
  
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• Calgary judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

  29-06-2024 00:09
  
  A judge has approved a $9.5-million settlement for complainants in a class action lawsuit that accused the Calgary Stampede of allowing a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.  The agreement is related to the case of Philip Heerema, who received a 10-year prison sentence in 2018 after pleading guilty to charges including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, child pornography and luring.  Heerema admitted he used his position with the Young Canadians School
  
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