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• Country singer testifies at Coutts murder-conspiracy trial

  15-07-2024 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  A country-music singer and songwriter got emotional in court as she explained why she decided to perform twice at the 2022 blockade at Coutts, Alta.
  
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• Calgary shelters look for support as heat wave puts city's most vulnerable at risk

  15-07-2024 23:45
  
  Calgary will see another stretch of hot weather this week, prompting local agencies that assist the city's most vulnerable to ask for help. The extreme heat puts those experiencing homelessness at risk for exhaustion and dehydration. As such, the Calgary Drop-In Centre is looking to the public for donations to help provide clients with some much-needed relief. Cindy Ngo, the Drop-In Centre's director of fund development, says a generous donor will be matching financial contributions up to $25,00
  
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• Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 23:29 via news.google.com
  
  Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jets sign defenceman Ville Heinola to a two-year contract extension - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 23:03 via news.google.com
  
  Jets sign defenceman Ville Heinola to a two-year contract extension  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• LPS kept busy during Street Machine Weekend - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 22:54 via news.google.com
  
  LPS kept busy during Street Machine Weekend  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Brett Sutter retires after 17 pro hockey seasons, 1,090 AHL games - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 22:18 via news.google.com
  
  Brett Sutter retires after 17 pro hockey seasons, 1,090 AHL games  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Brett Sutter retires after 17 pro hockey seasons, 1,090 AHL games

  15-07-2024 22:06
  
  Brett Sutter has retired after 17 seasons of professional hockey. The son of former NHL coach Darryl Sutter played in 1,090 games in the American Hockey League and another 60 in the NHL. Brett Sutter concluded his playing career with the Calgary Flames' AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers, and will join the team's coaching staff as an assistant. The 37-year-old forward from Viking, Alta., was a sixth-round pick, 179th overall, of the Flames in 2005. Sutter had eight goals an
  
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• Artificial Intelligence introduced with City of Lethbridge pilot program - My Lethbridge Now

  15-07-2024 22:05 via news.google.com
  
  Artificial Intelligence introduced with City of Lethbridge pilot program  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• City of Lethbridge using AI to reduce waste contamination - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 21:53 via news.google.com
  
  City of Lethbridge using AI to reduce waste contamination  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Ride for Dad hits the road this weekend - My Lethbridge Now

  15-07-2024 21:40 via news.google.com
  
  Ride for Dad hits the road this weekend  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Lethbridge farm gives away 100,000 pounds of potatoes - CBC.ca

  15-07-2024 21:34 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge farm gives away 100,000 pounds of potatoes  CBC.ca
  
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• Gillian Anderson praises David Duchovny's podcast in new video from Calgary

  15-07-2024 21:33
  
  American actor Gillian Anderson name-dropped Calgary in a new video in which she shows support for former The X Files co-star David Duchovny. The pair were on the series together for seven seasons before Duchovny left, eventually returning for seasons 10 and 11. In the video, posted to Anderson's Instagram account on Monday, the star praised Duchovny's new podcast Fail Better, calling it "wonderful." The first episode was released on June 11, and there are five episodes total. "I listened t
  
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• Pat King will not testify at his Freedom Convoy trial: Crown

  15-07-2024 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Crown attorney in the criminal mischief trial against "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King says the defendant will not testify.
  
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• Aggressive bear in Canmore prompts warning, later captured

  15-07-2024 20:42
  
  The Town of Canmore and RCMP asked people to avoid the mountain community's Cougar Creek Commuter Pathway on Monday, including the pedestrian underpass, due to an aggressive bear. A post on the Town of Canmore's Facebook page just after 10 a.m. indicated Fish and Wildlife officers had been called and were on the way. In an update posted just after 1 p.m., the Town of Canmore said the bear was "no longer in the area" and that it was safe to use Cougar Creek Commuter Pathway again. The town told C
  
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• Aggressive bear in Canmore prompts warning

  15-07-2024 20:42
  
  The Town of Canmore and RCMP are asking people to avoid the mountain community's Cougar Creek Commuter Pathway, including the pedestrian underpass, due to an aggressive bear. A post on the Town of Canmore's Facebook page just after 10 a.m. indicated Fish and Wildlife officers had been called and were on the way. The town is reminding residents and visitors to: Keeps dogs on a leash at all times; Carry bear spray and know how to use it; Stay on trails and travel on them only during daylight hours
  
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• Curbing residential cart contamination with AI - City of Lethbridge

  15-07-2024 20:40 via news.google.com
  
  Curbing residential cart contamination with AI  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Trucker who caused Humboldt Broncos crash applies to have permanent resident status returned

  15-07-2024 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  In 2018, while living in Calgary, the rookie truck driver barrelled through a stop sign and into the path of the junior hockey team's bus.
  
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• Where does the leftover food from the Calgary Stampede go?

  15-07-2024 20:29
  
  The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth as come to an end once again, but with tons of food leftover from the midway, where will it go? A food rescue is taking place between 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday in the BMO Centre, where the leftovers from the Stampede will be donated to Second Harvest. Second Harvest matches companies who have food they are getting rid of with community partners in need of it. "We are going to be rescuing all the surplus food now that the event's over and our local partner, Communit
  
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• CNRL fined for not stopping birds from nesting on tailings pond island

  15-07-2024 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  A major oilsands producer has been fined for not stopping birds from nesting on an island in one of its tailings ponds.
  
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• Oilsands giant fined $278K after 'major' contravention of environmental protection act

  15-07-2024 20:18
  
  The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) fined Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL), a crude oil and natural gas company, $278,000 for a breach of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). An investigation showed that CNRL failed to "prevent a hazardous substance containing bitumen from coming into contact with birds and other wildlife," according to the AER. This happened between May 21 and Aug. 4 of 2022 and resulted in bird fatalities. The incident goes against section 155 of th
  
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• CNRL fined $278K after 'major' contravention of environmental protection act

  15-07-2024 20:18
  
  The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) fined Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL), a crude oil and natural gas company, $278,000 for a breach of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). An investigation showed that CNRL failed to "prevent a hazardous substance containing bitumen from coming into contact with birds and other wildlife," according to the AER. This happened between May 21 and Aug. 4 of 2022 and resulted in bird fatalities. The incident goes against section 155 of th
  
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• Jennifer Lawrence to film movie in Alberta later this summer

  15-07-2024 20:00
  
  A new movie staring Jennifer Lawrence will be filming in Alberta later this summer. According to the Directors Guild of Canada, the film – called Die, My Love – will be in production from Aug. 12 to Oct. 8. IMDB indicates the movie will star Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games, American Hustle), and will tell the story of a mother struggling to maintain her sanity as she battles psychosis while living in a remote and forgotten rural area.   The movie will be
  
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• Gaza protesters remain as Vancouver Island University’s deadline to leave expires - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 19:53 via news.google.com
  
  Gaza protesters remain as Vancouver Island University’s deadline to leave expires  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary mayor says ‘next 72 hours are critical’ to restoring normal water service

  15-07-2024 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials will employ acoustic monitoring and will watch what impact pressure increases have over the next 72 hours.
  
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• Senators re-sign goaltender Sogaard, deal forward Jarventie to Oilers - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 19:14 via news.google.com
  
  Senators re-sign goaltender Sogaard, deal forward Jarventie to Oilers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Learn about City of Lethbridge environmental programs with family-friendly activities - My Lethbridge Now

  15-07-2024 18:49 via news.google.com
  
  Learn about City of Lethbridge environmental programs with family-friendly activities  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Auger-Aliassime, Stricker lose Swiss Open doubles opener top Murray, Pavlasek - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 18:44 via news.google.com
  
  Auger-Aliassime, Stricker lose Swiss Open doubles opener top Murray, Pavlasek  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Southern Alberta lottery winner plans to retire: 'I'm debt free'

  15-07-2024 18:11
  
  A southern Alberta man says his recent lottery win will help him retire early. Michael Smith won $110,972.80 on the May 18 Lotto 6-49 draw. Smith, who lives in Raymond, bought his ticket from a Fas Gas location in the town. He won by matching five of the six numbers and the bonus for the draw: 27, 29, 32, 33, 35, 39 and bonus 18.    He said he checked his ticket in store. "I honestly just kind of stood there, staring in disbelief," he said in a Monday news release. "I checked it one m
  
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• TikTok star ‘Bella Brave’ passes away at 10 years old

  15-07-2024 17:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Documenting her life and health journey, Bella told her story to millions of followers on TikTok with the help of her mother Kyla Thomson.
  
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• Auger-Aliassime leads Canada’s Davis Cup team into Manchester - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 17:30 via news.google.com
  
  Auger-Aliassime leads Canada’s Davis Cup team into Manchester  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary to increase water pressure in feeder main, could ease water restrictions Thursday

  15-07-2024 16:45
  
  City officials say an additional pump at the Bearspaw water treatment plant will be activated by mid-day Monday to increase water speed and pressure on the feeder main. If all goes well during monitoring over the next three days, an easing of outdoor water restrictions could come on Thursday. "I cannot stress enough how critical the next 72 hours are," said Mayor Jyoti Gondek in a morning update. "It may be a situation where increased speed and pressure lead to another hot spot that needs to be
  
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• Calgary mayor offers update on water main break monitoring and repairs

  15-07-2024 16:45
  
  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek will be providing an update on the work going into the effort to fully restore the city's water services in the wake of a feeder main break in early June. Gondek is scheduled to speak at 9:30 a.m. from city hall. On the weekend, Calgary's director of capital priorities and investment Francois Bouchart said residents used 535 million litres of water on Saturday, down by about nine million litres from Friday.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your f
  
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• Monday's high of 26 C, the coolest high for at least a week

  15-07-2024 16:27
  Heat warnings are expected to expand in the west as a prolonged heat event starts to set up across the Prairies. As of Monday morning, heat warnings had been issued from Environment and Climate Change Canada for portions of southern and northern British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, northern Alberta and areas east of Calgary. Heat warnings are issued for most of Alberta (excluding the southernmost communities like Medicine Hat, Pincher Creek and Lethbridge) when daytime highs reach a temp
  
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• Alberta government to relax rule on buying oil, gas wells if municipal taxes unpaid

  15-07-2024 16:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Orphan Well Association head Lars DePauw said the current order is closing viable wells and failing to clear tax arrears.
  
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• Fatal crash in southwest Calgary closes ramp to Tsuut'ina Trail

  15-07-2024 15:58
  
  One person is dead after an incident on an exit ramp off Anderson Road S.W. The crash happened shortly after 5 a.m. Monday on the ramp from westbound Anderson Road S.W. to southbound Tsuut'ina Trail. Police said only one vehicle was involved and the sole person inside died at the scene. As of 7:45 a.m. the ramp was still closed.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppSix police cars were parked on the ramp and members of the traffic unit could be seen usi
  
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• 78-year-old man dead in single-vehicle crash off off Anderson Road S.W.

  15-07-2024 15:58
  
  One person is dead after a single-vehicle collision early Monday morning, on an exit ramp off Anderson Road S.W. "It is believed a 2008 grey Nissan Altima, driven by a 78-year-old man, was travelling west on Anderson Road S.W., when the man failed to negotiate the southward bend in the roadway leading on to Buffalo Run Boulevard S.W.," police said in a release issued Monday afternoon. "The Nissan continued westward, leaving the roadway and struck a retaining wall, which is part of the bridge dec
  
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• Alberta to relax rule on buying oil, gas wells if municipal taxes unpaid

  15-07-2024 15:06
  
  The Alberta government plans to relax a rule that requires energy companies seeking to buy viable wells from bankruptcy proceedings to first pay all the failed producer's outstanding taxes. "I have informed the Alberta Energy Regulator and the Orphan Well Association that my office will be amending the order in a way that will protect the value of productive assets and ensure that they can be acquired by responsible operators," said Energy Minister Brian Jean in an email. "We believe that a sign
  
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• Motorcyclist suffers life-altering injuries in crash

  15-07-2024 15:00
  
  A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious, life-altering injuries following a crash on Memorial Drive Sunday. Emergency crews were called to the eastbound lanes of the road near 36 Street at about 7:10 p.m. Officials said the 25-year-old male rider hit the curb and both he and his bike went flying. The victim was taken to Foothills Medical Centre in serious condition. Police believe the motorcyclist was speeding at the time of the crash.
  
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• Almost 1.5M people attended this year's Calgary Stampede

  15-07-2024 14:35
  
  It was the greatest of all the Greatest Outdoor Shows on Earth attendance-wise, Calgary Stampede officials said Monday. According to the daily update, the organization said 1,477,953 people visited the grounds during the last 10 days, an all-time record for the event. Attendance on Sunday was 146,673 while the busiest day on the grounds was on July 7, Family Day. Staff said 201,260 people visited the grounds that day, which was also a record-breaker for single-day attendance. The previous annual
  
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• Lethbridge pursuing Memorial Cup bid - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 13:24 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge pursuing Memorial Cup bid  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• In the news today: Shooting puts focus on convention security - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 10:18 via news.google.com
  
  In the news today: Shooting puts focus on convention security  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada’s 13 premiers set to begin days of meetings in Halifax - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 10:06 via news.google.com
  
  Canada’s 13 premiers set to begin days of meetings in Halifax  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trump shooting casts shadow on safety at Republican National Convention - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 10:03 via news.google.com
  
  Trump shooting casts shadow on safety at Republican National Convention  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Trump rally shooting casts shadow over Canadian political scene - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 10:03 via news.google.com
  
  Trump rally shooting casts shadow over Canadian political scene  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• July carbon rebates to be deposited, mailed today - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 10:03 via news.google.com
  
  July carbon rebates to be deposited, mailed today  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada to apologize after labelling Dakota and Lakota as refugees - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 10:03 via news.google.com
  
  Canada to apologize after labelling Dakota and Lakota as refugees  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 05:25 via news.google.com
  
  Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Redblacks rally early, late to edge winless Elks 37-34 - Lethbridge News Now

  15-07-2024 04:38 via news.google.com
  
  Redblacks rally early, late to edge winless Elks 37-34  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Man dies after being found injured in southeast Calgary alley

  15-07-2024 02:17
  
  Homicide detectives are looking into a man's death in southeast Calgary on Sunday.  Police were called to the 2200 block of 42 Street S.E. around 4:14 p.m. after someone discovered a critically injured man in the alley. He died shortly after, and his death is being considered suspicous.  While police don’t have a suspect description; neighbours told CTV News they saw a black car driving away from the alley shortly after the man was found. An autopsy is scheduled for early this we
  
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• Calgary Stampede closes in on all time attendance record

  15-07-2024 02:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  During a press conference on Sunday, officials with the Calgary Stampede announced they have welcomed 1,331,280 guests to the Stampede grounds in 2024.
  
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