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• 'Friendship set to music': National Square and Round Dance Festival comes to Calgary

  17-07-2024 23:29
  
  Square and round dancers from all across Canada are gathering in Calgary for their biannual festival celebrating their passion.  There are also a number of international guests coming to dance. "We've got people from all over the world coming," said Dawn Gilcrest, one of the festival organizers. "We've got people from Australia, Malaysia, Sweden, Germany, the U.S., obviously. "It's about camaraderie and friendship,"Gilcrest said, continuing. "They say square dancing is friendship set to mus
  
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• Design of Calgary's new arena expected to be revealed Monday

  17-07-2024 23:26
  
  The public will soon get to see the design of Calgary's new event centre. A committee meeting is happening Monday morning, and a public announcement to unveil the renderings is expected later that day, according to councillors heading up the city committee. "The city and its partners are on track to submit the third and final development permit for the building itself, share the design and break ground this summer," reads a statement from Sonya Sharp, the chair of the event centre committee. Cal
  
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• Coutts murder-conspiracy trial hears covert late-night shipment was underwear, guitar

  17-07-2024 23:01
  
  Police suspected two COVID-19 protesters at Coutts, Alta., were set to receive a covert, late-night shipment of guns, but a courier told court Wednesday it was socks, underwear and a guitar. Jaclyne Martin made the comment while testifying at the Court of King’s Bench trial of Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert, who are charged with conspiring to kill police at the border blockade. Martin said she and her partner handed off goods in a camouflage bag to Olienick and Carbert in a farmer&rsqu
  
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• Tim Hortons raising funds to send underserved kids to camp for a week

  17-07-2024 22:57
  
  Tim Hortons stores across Canada are raising funds to send kids to camp as part of its annual "Camp Day" campaign. Locations in Lethbridge took part in the day, including in Heritage. Proceeds from coffee, bracelets and sock sale are going to the Tim Hortons Camp Foundation. Camp Day allows youth from underserved communities across the country to go to camp for a week.What a great initiative to support Tim Horton’s Camp Day! Head on over to Tim’s for a windshield wash by Carstairs Fi
  
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• Wood's Homes asks Calgarians for donations of hot weather supplies

  17-07-2024 22:55
  
  Officials at a Calgary mental health facility are looking for donations to help protect the city's most vulnerable amid the ongoing heat wave. Wood's Homes, a mental health centre for youth, says its supply of bottled water was used up during recent indoor water restrictions, and now it’s desperate for supplies. The non-profit’s Inglewood Opportunity Hubis looking for donations of bottled water – and several other items – to help create cooling kits. "When a young pe
  
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• Underprivileged Calgary youth hit links in new Golf Canada program

  17-07-2024 22:52
  
  Dozens of Calgary kids are getting to know the joys — and frustrations — of golf, thanks to a Canada-wide initiative. RBC Community Junior Golf and Golf Canada are partnering with the city and its McCall Lake course to teach a handful of young people about the sport. The kids were hand-picked with some help from the Centre for Newcomers and Immigrant Services. They'll spend three days this week receiving free lessons from pros like Mike Fahey. "The program is basically just introduci
  
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• Calgary could drop to lowest outdoor water restriction level early next week if pipe remains stable

  17-07-2024 22:42
  
  Calgary could drop down to its lowest level of outdoor water restrictions early next week if the recently repaired feeder main remains stable through the weekend. City crews have been gradually increasing water flow and pressure in the pipe to reach 70 per cent of its usual capacity. “As of this afternoon, things are going well,” Francois Bouchart, the City of Calgary’s director of capital priorities and investment, said Wednesday. No new structural issues were detected in the
  
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• Lethbridge adds 27 physicians over the last year - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2024 21:42 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge adds 27 physicians over the last year  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary water crisis: City closer to ending outdoor water ban, says tests of new pipe going well

  17-07-2024 20:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Jyoti Gondek says recent stress tests of a replacement water main are going well.
  
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• Report reveals low-income Albertans falling through cracks of health benefits program

  17-07-2024 20:19
  
  Alberta's ombudsman says in a new report that low-income residents seeking benefits to cover off health-care costs face unfair barriers. About 101,000 children and adults receive benefits under programs tied to family income, including essential dental care and prescription drugs. The report from Kevin Brezinksi says these programs are hindered by a 30-year-old computer system and a flawed application process that needs better investment and oversight.Download the CTV News App for breaking news
  
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• Gulls get standout performance from Zach Bowman, as Sylvan Lake defeats Okotoks 2-1

  17-07-2024 20:16
  
  The Okotoks Dawgs' attempt to chase down the Sylvan Lake Gulls ran into Zach Bowman Tuesday night. Bowman threw seven-and-a-third innings of shutout ball, surrendering three hits, while striking out four in leading the Gulls to a 2-1 victory over the Dawgs. The defeat left the Dawgs' record at 29-11, dropping them 2.5 games behind the Gulls (32-9) with the August 5 end of the regular season schedule in sight. The Dawgs are attempting to win their third straight WCBL championship in 2024. Elijha
  
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• Calgary is Canada's 8th best city to raise a family: report

  17-07-2024 20:16
  
  Calgary has been rated a top-10 city in Canada for families due to its access to health care and recreation facilities, according to a recent report. Real Estate company Zolo released its list of the best places to live in Canada on Wednesday, including specific rankings for young adults, retirees, nature lovers and families. While Calgary didn’t make the top 10 best places to live in general, it did slot in as the eighth best place for families to live in Canada.The information you need t
  
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• Lethbridge police remove veterans' biker club from bar during charity event - Western Standard

  17-07-2024 19:36 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge police remove veterans' biker club from bar during charity event  Western Standard
  
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• Banff residents wear yellow at rally in support of pedestrian zone

  17-07-2024 18:57
  
  Some Banff residents are planning to sport bright yellow clothing and gather on Banff Avenue on Wednesday as part of a rally. The coalition group Friends of a Better Banff Ave organized the 'Go Bananas for Banff Ave' event in an effort to encourage residents to vote 'yes' in an upcoming vote that will determine whether or not to have a pedestrian zone on Banff Avenue every summer.  The vote will be held on Aug. 12, but advance polls were open July 13 and are open again from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
  
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• Banff residents rally in support of pedestrian zone; petition to nix it has triggered vote

  17-07-2024 18:57
  
  Sporting bright yellow clothing, a group of more than 100 residents marched down Banff Avenue on Wednesday in support of that street's vehicle-free status. The coalition group Friends of a Better Banff Ave organized the "Go Bananas for Banff Ave" event in an effort to encourage residents to vote "yes" to having a pedestrian zone on Banff Avenue every summer. Each summer since 2020, the Town of Banff has closed a small section of Banff Avenue so residents and tourists can safely stroll down the s
  
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• Nominations open for Lethbridge Business Awards - Lethbridge News Now

  17-07-2024 18:25 via news.google.com
  
  Nominations open for Lethbridge Business Awards  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Newly improved self-sorting centres making it easier for Calgarians to recycle, reuse and dispose of materials

  17-07-2024 18:24
  
  The City of Calgary is announcing improvements at city Eco Centres, in an effort to make it easier to recycle and dispose of materials. These self-sorting areas provide Calgarians with a convenient year-round drop-off location for a wide variety of materials that don't belong in household bins. Previously known as "Throw 'n' Go" areas, the city says many Calgarians were unaware of the recycling and reuse opportunities.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News
  
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• Exchange of gunfire on QEII Highway leads to charges against Calgary man

  17-07-2024 18:15
  
  A man who allegedly took off from Calgary police and engaged in a shootout on the QEII Highway is facing a plethora of charges. Alberta RCMP say they were contacted by Calgary police just before noon on June 22 about a suspect who had fled from officers and was being followed by a HAWCS helicopter. Officers from the Didsbury and Olds detachments helped Calgary police set up a spike belt along the QEII Highway north of Calgary near Highway 581 in an effort to stop the vehicle. After it was stoppe
  
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• Still unclear which provinces will take more asylum seekers to ease pressure on Quebec

  17-07-2024 18:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's premiers have agreed to Quebec's request to stand together and call on the federal government to more evenly distribute asylum seekers across the country.
  
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• Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from Quebec

  17-07-2024 18:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's premiers have agreed to Quebec's request to stand together and call on the federal government to more evenly distribute asylum seekers across the country.
  
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• Daytime highs to range from 6 C to 11 C above average for the next week

  17-07-2024 17:47
  
  Heat warnings will remain in place, or be expanded, across much of western Canada this week. A strong ridge of high pressure is continuing to track north from the U.S. southwest and will be firmly anchored in place by two low pressure systems – one in the northeastern Pacific and one over southern Ontario. This will prevent the normal meridional flow in the polar jet that moves high and low pressure systems across most of Canada.Both daytime highs and overnight lows will hit maximums that
  
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• Tortoise hatchling excites keepers at Calgary zoo

  17-07-2024 17:12
  
  While the result may fit in the palm of your hand, zoo officials in Calgary say the addition of a new Egyptian tortoise is inspiring action for wildlife conservation. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo said it welcomed a new tortoise on July 8, which hatched from a clutch of two eggs laid by the facility's 13-year-old tortoise Alexandria. "With Egyptian tortoises being critically endangered in the wild, our support in helping them successfully produce offspring, while raising awareness about their
  
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• After Copa America success, Marsch hopes Team Canada can recruit more dual nationals

  17-07-2024 16:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hired in May as John Herdman's successor, Jesse Marsch helped Canada to a sensational run at the Copa America -- his first tournament as manager.
  
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• Premiers wrapping up Council of the Federation meeting in Halifax

  17-07-2024 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Several premiers have expressed frustration over what they say is a lack of teamwork from the federal government on important files.
  
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• Rural superfan makes the case for getting behind Alberta's listener-supported radio station

  17-07-2024 15:29
  
  Commercial radio too often bombards your nervous system with overhyped, repetitive and homogenized programming, says a CKUA superfan from his rural homeland in southern Alberta. But life’s soundtrack doesn’t have to be that way, adds Bob Miller, who lives a 40-minute drive east of Lethbridge in an agricultural community known for sweet corn and sugar beets. CKUA Radio Network offers music in most genres for most age groups, the Taber resident says. Can’t find something you like
  
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• Contest to award ownership of Cardston, Alta., business closes

  17-07-2024 14:35
  
  Better luck next time. Those looking to win a small business in a small southern Alberta town will need to wait for a different opportunity after the owners of Cardston's Cobblestone Manor said they did not reach the goal in their contest. On Jan. 15, the bed and breakfast's current owners Ivan and Marsha Negrych launched a new effort to pass on their business to a new entrepreneur. To participate in the campaign, the Negrychs asked for entrants to submit a well-written essay along with a $500 f
  
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• The stepped-up security around Trump is apparent, with agents walling him off from RNC crowds

  17-07-2024 13:27
  
  On the floor of the Republican National Convention Tuesday evening, vice presidential candidate JD Vance greeted and shook hands with excited delegates as he walked toward his seat. It was a marked contrast from former U.S. president Donald Trump, who entered the hall a few minutes later and was separated from supporters by a column of Secret Service agents. His ear still bandaged after an attempted assassination, Trump closely hugged the wall. Instead of handshakes or hellos for those gathered,
  
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• 'It's this or that': Why some Canadians aren't having kids anymore

  17-07-2024 12:03
  
  Some Canadians feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when considering starting a family, while others are concerned about what their child's future could look like. CTV News asked Canadians to explain why they're delaying their family planning, and, naturally, many pointed to a higher cost of living coupled with fears of being unable to adequately provide for their prospective little ones.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppEven though Ashley Ruh
  
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• From lifestyle changes to climate change, why some Canadians are delaying having children

  17-07-2024 12:03
  
  Some Canadians feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when considering starting a family, while others are concerned about what their child's future could look like. CTV News asked Canadians to explain why they're delaying their family planning, and, naturally, many pointed to a higher cost of living coupled with fears of being unable to adequately provide for their prospective little ones.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppEven though Ashley Ruh
  
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• Hot stretch ahead with daytime highs in the 30s until next Wednesday

  17-07-2024 05:14
  
  I'll sound like a broken record this week but it'll be another hot day on Wednesday, with a high of 31 C feeling closer to 34 with the humidity. It should be pretty stable for the day with just a small chance of a thunderstorm in the early evening in Calgary.Lots of sunshine for the week. However, Thursday looks unstable with showers and thunderstorms possible. We are now in a long-term hot stretch. Expect daytime highs in the 30s until next Wednesday. After that, it will still be hot but we wil
  
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• Air conditioner use on the rise over the past decade, according to Statistics Canada

  17-07-2024 04:10
  
  With another heat warning in much of Alberta, it’s a hot market for air conditioners. According to data from Statistics Canada, a higher percentage of homes across the country are using air conditioners but it’s more stark in Calgary, where almost a third of homes have air conditioning. That’s 68 per cent more than there were 10 years ago. “It’s become a little unbearable, the heat. It’s affecting our sleep,” Katherine Hirtig said. She and her husband de
  
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• Calgary woman listed as dead on Alberta health care site demanding answers

  17-07-2024 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Irene Jaime, 44, from Calgary said she had to fight for months to get her 'life back' after being mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta's health-care reporting site Netcare.
  
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• Black bear euthanized after killing small dog in Canmore

  17-07-2024 01:35
  
  A black bear was euthanized after killing a dog in Canmore, Alta., over the weekend. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) received a report that a bear had accessed a backyard in the town of Canmore and killed a small dog around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services. When local RCMP responded to the area, they could not find the bear.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News Ap
  
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• The Reverend Shawn Amos 'thrilled' for first Canadian performance at Calgary Bluesfest

  17-07-2024 00:04
  
  The Reverend Shawn Amos is a seasoned musician – a blues singer-songwriter, harmonica player, former A&R record executive and published author – but next month, he'll experience something for the first time. "It's my first time playing up in Canada, which I'm really thrilled about," Amos told CTV News. He's one of the headliners at Calgary Bluesfest, taking the mainstage at Cowboys Park – formerly Millennium Park – on Sunday, Aug. 4. Amos's musical journey has been a
  
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