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• Celine Dion delivers stirring comeback performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

  26-07-2024 23:54
  
  Against the rainy Paris night sky, Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career with a powerful performance from the Eiffel Tower to open the Olympic Games. The triumphant return confirmed weeks of speculation that Quebec's crown jewel of pop would be part of the opening ceremony watched by millions around the world. Even that anticipation couldn't foreshadow the poignancy of the moment — a defiant Dion singing her heart out from the edge of the tower less than two years after going publi
  
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• Bell Canada president admits ‘congestion’ issues slowed down Yukon cell network - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 23:53 via news.google.com
  
  Bell Canada president admits ‘congestion’ issues slowed down Yukon cell network  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Celine Dion stages comeback with performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 23:51 via news.google.com
  
  Celine Dion stages comeback with performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 358 structures destroyed in Jasper says Jasper National Park post - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 23:47 via news.google.com
  
  358 structures destroyed in Jasper says Jasper National Park post  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Jasper wildfire could cost insurance industry an estimated $700M

  26-07-2024 23:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  While the extent of the damage in Jasper is not yet fully understood, it's estimated about 30 per cent of the townsite may have been destroyed in this week's blaze.
  
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• Blue Line closed between City Hall and Marlborough for maintenance and repairs this weekend

  26-07-2024 23:26
  
  The Blue Line will be closed between City Hall/Bow Valley College and Marlborough stations this weekend. In its place, three different bus routes will offer service. Shuttle buses will run every 10 minutes from all stations. Express shuttles will offer direct service between City Hall/Bow Valley College and Marlborough stations only, with no stops in between. Those will also run every 10 minutes. To get to Zoo Station, catch a separate shuttle from Bridgeland/Memorial Station on 9th Street N.E.
  
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• ‘Not good news’: Farmers stunned as BC Tree Fruits announces surprise closure

  26-07-2024 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  BC Tree Fruits Collective announced its sudden closure on Friday, sending its member farmers scrambling to find new ways to get their produce to market.
  
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• Water restrictions remain as more wire snaps detected along feeder main

  26-07-2024 22:52
  
  A city official says Calgary will remain under Stage 1 outdoor water restrictions while it investigates potential points of concern along its recently repaired feeder main. Calgarians have been living with some amount of water restrictions, indoors or out, since the feeder main ruptured in June. Since then, the city has been inching toward a return to normalcy. On Friday, during the city's latest update, the director of water services said again, slowly but surely, we're getting there. However,
  
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• What’s Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: July 26, 2024 - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 22:36 via news.google.com
  
  What’s Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: July 26, 2024  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Miller Express clinch playoff spot despite late-game loss in Lethbridge - Moose Jaw Today

  26-07-2024 22:35 via news.google.com
  
  Miller Express clinch playoff spot despite late-game loss in Lethbridge  Moose Jaw Today
  
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• Wildfire near Banff being held: Parks officials

  26-07-2024 22:02
  
  Officials with Banff National Park say the Waputik Peak wildfire south of Hector Lake is being held. It means the wildfire, which was sparked by lightning, is not likely to spread under the current conditions. The fire remains six hectares in size, officials said. Banff National Park said in a Friday update posted to social media that the blaze had seen approximately 10-15 mm of rain on Thursday. "While conditions made it unsafe for crews to work on the fire, the rain and cooler temperatures gre
  
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• Lethbridge’s Community Mural Project shines a light on public art - My Lethbridge Now

  26-07-2024 22:01 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge’s Community Mural Project shines a light on public art  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Local food banks tackling summer heat - My Lethbridge Now

  26-07-2024 21:51 via news.google.com
  
  Local food banks tackling summer heat  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Coaldale Summer Fest kicks off August 9 - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 21:35 via news.google.com
  
  Coaldale Summer Fest kicks off August 9  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Surge clinch home playoff game with 87-83 win over Sea Bears

  26-07-2024 21:21
  
  The Surge battened down the hatches in crunch time Thursday, allowing just 12 fourth-quarter points on their way to an 87-83 victory over the Sea Bears at WinSport. The win clinched third place for Calgary, which means the Surge either host the CEBL western conference play-in or the semi-final. Winnipeg finishes fourth and heads to either Calgary or Edmonton for the play-in round. Sean Miller-Moore led the way for the Surge, scoring 22 and adding five rebounds. Kyler Edwards chipped in with 15 p
  
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• Environmental activists target Montreal airport for third straight day - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 20:55 via news.google.com
  
  Environmental activists target Montreal airport for third straight day  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary reception centre to remain open until Monday

  26-07-2024 20:33
  
  The City of Calgary says its reception centre for Jasper wildfire evacuees will remain open 24/7 until Monday. A Friday news release said 960 evacuees had registered as of 9 a.m. The reception centre is located at the Shouldice Arena, 1515 Home Road N.W. People are asked to not bring any donations to the reception centre, which is not set up to accept them. Instead, people are asked to email [email protected]. Parachutes for Pets offers help Officials with Calgary charity Par
  
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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to tour Jasper townsite following wildfire devastation - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 19:55 via news.google.com
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to tour Jasper townsite following wildfire devastation  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge completes comeback to defeat Miller Express - DiscoverMooseJaw.com

  26-07-2024 19:39 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge completes comeback to defeat Miller Express  DiscoverMooseJaw.com
  
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• B.C.’s top doctor ends COVID-19 public health emergency - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 19:34 via news.google.com
  
  B.C.’s top doctor ends COVID-19 public health emergency  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Serious motor vehicle collision disrupts traffic in Rocky View County

  26-07-2024 19:24
  
  Strathmore RCMP are on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 564 at the intersection of Highway 9 in Rocky View County that took place Friday morning, a little before 11 a.m. Traffic in all directions is being redirected while emergency workers respond.Hwy564 at Hwy9, 12km E of Calgary, CLOSED due to an MVC. Crews on scene, use alt. route. (10:55am) #ABRoads #yyctraffic — 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) July 26, 2024 There’s no word on injuries. An investigation into the ca
  
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• 4 dead in Rocky View County crash

  26-07-2024 19:24
  
  Four people are dead following a motor vehicle collision in Rocky View County on Friday morning. Mounties from Strathmore and paramedics from Chestermere and Calgary were called to Highway 564 and Highway 9 around 10 a.m. Friday. According to RCMP, a semi-truck hauling a grain trailer and a small SUV collided in the intersection. "Initial reports indicated that the semi-truck, travelling south on Hwy 9, collided with the SUV after it rolled from the stop sign, executing a northbound turn," RCMP
  
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• 3 dead in Rocky View County crash

  26-07-2024 19:24
  
  Three people are dead following a motor vehicle collision in Rocky View County on Friday morning. EMS says paramedics from Chestermere and Calgary were called to Highway 564 and Highway 9 around 10 a.m. on Friday. According to EMS, three people were declared dead at the scene and another individual was not injured. Ages and genders of the deceased were not available at the time of this writing. RCMP has confirmed the deaths. The collision was between an SUV and a semi-truck. The deceased were al
  
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• Jasper wildfire: Before-and-after photos show destruction of town

  26-07-2024 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fierce wildfire has ravaged the town of Jasper, Alta., potentially destroying up to 50 per cent of its buildings despite first responders working to save as many as possible.
  
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• Lethbridge’s position on crime severity ranking list improves slightly - Global News Toronto

  26-07-2024 19:15 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge’s position on crime severity ranking list improves slightly  Global News Toronto
  
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• Lethbridge’s position on crime severity ranking list improves slightly

  26-07-2024 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge's crime rate has slightly improved, according to Statistics Canada's Crime Severity Index report.
  
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• Calgary to see return to seasonal temperatures for the weekend

  26-07-2024 18:47
  
  Calgary got off to a much clearer start from an air quality standpoint on Friday, compared to earlier in the week. A low-pressure system continues to track over parts of north-central Alberta, and it's helping moderate our temperatures here in Calgary and funnel out the wildfire smoke. Friday's high in the city will be 23 C, right where we should be for this time of year.  It will also be windy from the northwest with speeds at 20 to 40 km/h. Air quality in Calgary is expected to remain in
  
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• ‘All the ash falling’: Jasper evacuees share stories of escaping wildfire

  26-07-2024 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jasper residents have described the shock and horror of fleeing their homes on little notice as a raging wildfire ripped through the national park and townsite in western Alberta.
  
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• Fire outside Shawnessy Value Village sends smoke billowing into store

  26-07-2024 18:39
  
  Calgary firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a blaze at a Shawnessy strip mall on Friday. The strip mall, in the 300 block of Shawville Boulevard S.E., houses a Value Village. The fire department says it appears the fire broke out in the loading dock behind the store, near its drop-off location. Crews had to cut a hole in the trash compactor to get access to the flames. The fire was knocked down quickly, but the incident caused the store to be evacuated. Calgary Fire Department spokesper
  
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• Jasper wildfire: Rail service disrupted, delays expected at Port of Vancouver

  26-07-2024 18:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Port of Vancouver spokesman Alex Munro says the port expects to see delays in the movement of goods in the coming days due to the situation in Jasper.
  
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• Jasper wildfire: CN Rail resumes shipments through Alberta mountain town

  26-07-2024 18:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's largest railroad operator suspended operations in the Jasper area Wednesday afternoon as wildfires raged through the Alberta park.
  
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• Montreal Canadiens winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard undergoes surgery for broken leg - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 18:11 via news.google.com
  
  Montreal Canadiens winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard undergoes surgery for broken leg  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Medicine Hat woman arrested by ALERT for 3rd time in a year

  26-07-2024 18:07
  
  A Medicine Hat woman is facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT). ALERT officers arrested 46-year-old Jacqueline Dopp with help from Medicine Hat police last week. It's the third time in the past year that Dopphas been arrested by ALERT. She was charged with drug-related offences in October 2023 and faced possession charges in December 2023. Dopp was taken into custody from a home in the neighbourhood of South Ridge on July
  
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• Water safety reminders during National Drowning Prevention Week - My Lethbridge Now

  26-07-2024 16:53 via news.google.com
  
  Water safety reminders during National Drowning Prevention Week  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Workers returning to northern Alberta oilsands site after wildfire evacuation

  26-07-2024 16:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cooler temperatures and rain forecast for the next few days are expected to assist firefighters.
  
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• Lethbridge unveils updated plan to recruit more physicians - My Lethbridge Now

  26-07-2024 16:31 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge unveils updated plan to recruit more physicians  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Scotiabank suffers direct deposit outage on pay day

  26-07-2024 16:17
  
  Scotiabank has acknowledged technical difficulties affecting direct deposits as clients report missed payments Friday morning. "If your call is about an overnight deposit or payment that was not processed as expected, we are aware of the issue and teams are actively working to resolve the concerns," played an automated message from Scotiabank's main client phone line. "We anticipate the problem to be resolved shortly." This is a developing story. More to come.
  
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• Major Canadian bank experiences direct deposit outage on payday

  26-07-2024 16:17
  
  Scotiabank says it has fixed a technical issue that impacted direct deposits on Friday morning. "We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience the earlier technical issue has had on our clients, and sincerely appreciate their patience as we worked through this," a bank spokesperson told CTVNews.ca by email. "We have resolved the technical issue impacting our clients' inbound payments." On Friday morning, numerous Scotiabank clients reported problems with inbound payments like direct deposits and che
  
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• Major Canadian bank dealing with direct deposit outage on pay day

  26-07-2024 16:17
  
  Scotiabank has acknowledged technical difficulties affecting direct deposits as clients report missed payments Friday morning. “We are currently experiencing a technical issue where some of our clients’ inbound payments, including direct deposits and cheque deposits, are not being applied to their accounts," a representative for the bank told CTVNews.ca, in an emailed statement and in a post to X. "We are actively working to resolve this as soon as possible and apologize for any inco
  
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• Jasper wildfire: Rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in national park

  26-07-2024 15:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The park says due to the rainfall, fire behaviour is likely to calm over the next 72 hours.
  
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• 30% of Jasper structures destroyed by wildfire, critical infrastructure saved: Parks Canada

  26-07-2024 15:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials noted that all critical infrastructure in the townsite was successfully protected.
  
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• Edmonton police to give update Friday on arson series targeting homebuilders

  26-07-2024 15:22
  
  Edmonton police on Friday will give an update on Project Gaslight, the investigation into an extortion series targeting local South Asian homebuilders. The news conference will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Edmonton. Earlier this year, police had connected 34 incidents – including fires, arson attempts and shootings – to the case. Six people have been charged. Four others were arrested but not charged. One of the charged people, a 19-year-old man, was sentenced to nine months in jail.&nbs
  
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• 'Core members' of Edmonton extortion series arrested but leader still at large: EPS

  26-07-2024 15:22
  
  Edmonton police have arrested six more people in connection to an extortion series targeting local South Asian homebuilders.  Police say they are now investigating 40 incidents – including fires, arson attempts and shootings – related to the series, known as Project Gaslight.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts on all the top Edmonton storiesThat includes an arson at an apartment building on Friday morning in Cavanagh. On Thursday, officers arrested and charged one
  
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• Canada Soccer head investigating ‘systemic ethical shortcoming’ amid spying scandal - Lethbridge News Now

  26-07-2024 15:21 via news.google.com
  
  Canada Soccer head investigating ‘systemic ethical shortcoming’ amid spying scandal  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Thousands of fans take place along River Seine for rainy Olympic opening ceremony

  26-07-2024 14:43
  
  Fans have started to claim their spots along the River Seine ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Thousands of people made their way through heavy security barricades more than three hours before Friday's ceremony began to find a spot to take in the spectacle.Full coverage of the Paris Olympics on TSN.caOrganizers are hoping the ambitious ceremony, which will see representatives from more than 200 competing countries will enter the Games on boats while passing landmarks like the
  
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• Suspected train sabotage, bad weather dampen spirits ahead of Paris opening ceremony

  26-07-2024 14:43
  
  The Paris Olympics are getting off to a rough start, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's flagship high-speed rail network. Outgoing French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the disruption of France’s rail network on the eve of the Olympics had "a clear objective" of blocking the high-speed train network.Full coverage of the Paris Olympics on TSN.caOvercast skies over Paris further dampened the mood, with a rainy forecast for the French capital ahead of its sprawling, ambitio
  
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• Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious but rainy opening ceremony on the Seine River

  26-07-2024 14:43
  
  Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River. On-and-off showers — the first rain at a Summer Olympics' opening ceremony in more than 70 years — did not seem to hamper the enthusiasm of the athletes. Some held umbrellas as they rode boats down the river in a showcase of the city’s resilience as authori
  
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• Paris Olympics begin with unique opening ceremony along the Seine

  26-07-2024 14:43
  
  The Paris Summer Olympics officially get underway today with a unique opening ceremony. Instead of marching into a stadium, representatives from more than 200 competing countries will enter the Games on boats along the River Seine, passing landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.Full coverage of the Paris Olympics on TSN.caSprinter Andre De Grasse and weightlifter Maude Charron, both Olympic gold medallists, will carry the Canadian flag and lead the Maple Leaf contingent in the floating p
  
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• Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River

  26-07-2024 14:43
  
  A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled along the Seine River. On-and-off showers did not seem to hamper the enthusiasm of the athletes. Some held umbrellas as they rode boats down the river in a showcase of the city's resilience as authorities investigated suspected acts of sabotage t
  
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• Stay inside, filter indoor air amid wildfire smoke, respirologist says

  26-07-2024 12:36
  
  A Calgary respirologist is advising people to regularly check the outdoor air quality and stay inside as smoke from the Jasper wildfires blows into other parts of Alberta and possibly beyond. Dr. Alex Chee says if the air quality is poor, people should close their windows and do what they can to filter the indoor air.In Pictures: Wildfire destruction in Jasper Complete coverage of the 2024 Alberta wildfire seasonHe recommends using air purifiers, but says air conditioners can also act as air fil
  
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