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• Canada loses on penalties to Germany in Olympic soccer quarterfinal

  03-08-2024 21:56
  
  There will be a new Olympic women's soccer champion at the Paris Games. Canada is out of the tournament after losing 4-2 on penalty kicks to Germany following a scoreless draw in quarterfinal play at Stade de Marseille. Canada won gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021.Full coverage of the Paris Olympics on TSN.ca The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppGermany will move on to play the United States on Tuesday in Lyon. The Americans beat Japan 1-0 in an early qu
  
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• Calgary centre for Jasper wildfire evacuees open through long weekend

  03-08-2024 21:55
  
  The City of Calgary continues to host evacuees from the Jasper wildfire, offering accommodation and services throughout the August long weekend. As of Saturday at 8 a.m., 1, 623 evacuees have registered in Calgary. In a release issued Saturday, the city said it still encourages evacuees to register with the province, if accommodations are needed. Interested parties can register at the Calgary Reception Centre at the Shouldice Arena, at 1515 Home Road N.W. in Bowness. The reception centre is open
  
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• Canada's Auger-Aliassime falls to Italy's Musetti in bronze-medal match

  03-08-2024 21:45
  
  Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime fell short of a second bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 loss to Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the men's singles third-place match. Up 2-1 in the third set, Musetti earned two break-point opportunities, but Auger-Aliassime held him off to even the set.Full coverage of the Paris Olympics on TSN.caMusetti finally broke a few games later to go up 5-3 after Auger-Aliassime hit the net. He then held serve to take bronze. The 23-year-old Auger-Aliassi
  
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• 'Summer Olympics': Summer McIntosh wins gold in women's 200 medley

  03-08-2024 21:16
  
  Summer McIntosh is Canada's first triple gold medallist in an Olympic Games. The Toronto swimmer won her third gold in Paris with a victory in the 200-metre individual medley in an Olympic-record time of two minutes 6.56 seconds. She also won the 400-metre medley and the 200-metre butterfly.Full coverage of the Paris Olympics on TSN.caKate Douglass of the United States was second, and Australia's Kaylee McKeown third. Alex Walsh of the U.S. appeared to win silver before being disqualified. McInt
  
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• Crews battling wildfire in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

  03-08-2024 19:44
  
  A wildfire was burning in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Saturday, causing the closure of the Burstall Pass Day Use Area and a number of surrounding trails. The fire is burning near Burnstall Lake, south of Engadine Lodge. The fire started during a lightning storm Friday evening, according to Calgary Forest Area wildfire information officer Anastasia Drummond, who added that 20 wildland firefighters are on site along with a helicopter to provide bucketing operations. Airtankers may be used as we
  
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• Calgary Surge advance to semi-finals with thrilling 84-82 win over Sea Bears

  03-08-2024 18:54
  
  On a night when a playoff game came down to next shot wins, Calgary made the next shot. With the score tied at 82 apiece in target time, Mathieu Kamba stole the ball, then passed it to Corey Davis Jr. who drained a baseline shot to propel the Surge into a Sunday night semi-final in Edmonton.NEXT STOP: DEADMONTON. We’re advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals on August 4!#HomeTeam pic.twitter.com/Ga312v1TNP — Calgary Surge (@CalgarySurge) August 3, 2024“For Corey to take
  
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• Riot police across U.K. try to hold line as far-right activists face off against anti-racism groups

  03-08-2024 18:11
  
  Far-right activists and anti-racism groups faced off in cities across the U.K. on Saturday as tensions remained high following a stabbing rampage at a dance class earlier this week that left three girls dead and several wounded. With dozens of protests scheduled to take place around the country, police have mounted a significant security operation, deploying thousands more officers onto the streets, many in their riot gear. Police have also made more prison cells available and are using surveill
  
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• Police officers injured as far-right activists face off against anti-racism groups across U.K.

  03-08-2024 18:11
  
  A number of British police officers were injured Saturday as far-right activists faced off with anti-racism protesters, following a stabbing rampage at a dance class earlier this week that left three girls dead and several wounded. With dozens of similar gatherings scheduled to take place around the country this weekend, police have mounted a significant security operation, deploying thousands more officers onto the streets, many in riot gear. Police have also made more prison cells available an
  
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• Jury finds protesters not guilty of conspiring to kill Mounties at Coutts blockade

  03-08-2024 17:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  A jury returned a verdict of not guilty late Friday for two men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta.
  
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• Donald Trump says he will debate VP Harris on Fox News on Sept. 4

  03-08-2024 16:20
  
  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump proposed to debate Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News on Sept. 4, and the Harris campaign responded saying Trump is trying to back out of a debate that had been set to run on ABC. The rules will be similar to the first debate with President Joe Biden, who has since dropped his reelection bid, Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Friday. But this time it would have a "full arena audience" and take place in the battleg
  
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• Donald Trump proposes to debate Harris on Fox, her campaign calls him 'scared'

  03-08-2024 16:20
  
  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump proposed to debate Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News on Sept. 4, and the Harris campaign responded saying Trump is trying to back out of a debate that had been set to run on ABC. The rules would be similar to the first debate with President Joe Biden, who has since dropped his reelection bid, Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Friday. But this time it would have a "full arena audience" and take place in the battlegroun
  
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• Donald Trump proposes alternative U.S. election debate, Kamala Harris says no

  03-08-2024 16:20
  
  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump proposed to debate Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News on Sept. 4, and the Harris campaign said Trump is trying to back out of a debate that had been set to run on ABC. The rules would be similar to the first debate with President Joe Biden, who has since dropped his reelection bid, Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Friday. But this time it would have a "full arena audience" and take place in the battleground state of P
  
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• Donald Trump, Kamala Harris spar over date, network of presidential debate

  03-08-2024 16:20
  
  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump proposed to debate Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News on Sept. 4, and the Harris campaign said Trump is trying to back out of a debate that had been set to run on ABC. The rules would be similar to the first debate with President Joe Biden, who has since dropped his reelection bid, Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Friday. But this time it would have a "f
  
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• 'It's still in our control:' Canada still alive in Olympic women's basketball

  03-08-2024 15:28
  
  Bridget Carleton and her teammates know their Olympic journey isn't over. Canada's start in the women's basketball tournament has been rocky, with the team dropping games to host France and world No. 3 Australia in group play. Still, the squad has a chance to make it through to the quarterfinals, and Carleton said that's what they're focusing on ahead of Sunday's game against Nigeria. “It's still in our control," the Chatham, Ont., forward said after Canada's practice Saturday. "One more g
  
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• Warner out of decathlon medal contention after pole vault miss

  03-08-2024 14:58
  
  Canada's Damian Warner dropped out of medal contention in decathlon at the Paris Olympics after failing to score in pole vault. He entered Paris as the defending Olympic champion.Full coverage of the Paris Olympics on TSN.caThis is a developing story. More details to come.
  
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• Silver lining for rowers, heartbreak for Warner in eventful Day 8 at Paris Olympics

  03-08-2024 14:58
  
  Canada's women's eight rowing team may not have defended its Olympic title, but it pulled together when it mattered most and came away with a silver medal. There was no silver lining for Damian Warner's title defence. The Canadian decathlete fell out of medal contention when he hit the bar three times in the pole vault, dropping him from second to 17th with two events to go. Day 8 got off to an eventful start for Canadian athletes at the Paris Games on Saturday, and Canada's women's soccer quart
  
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• Israel says strikes in the West Bank kill 9 militants. Israeli delegation is in Cairo for Gaza talks

  03-08-2024 13:19
  
  Two Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank killed nine Palestinian militants on Saturday, Israel's army said, as violence flared again in the Israeli-occupied territory with tensions high over the war in Gaza. Ceasefire discussions on Gaza were set to continue, with an Israeli delegation led by the Mossad chief arriving in Cairo, an Egyptian official said. The U.S. has urged Israel to seize the chance for a ceasefire after the shock killing of Hamas' political leader in Iran, which Tehran blames on
  
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• Israel kills militants in the West Bank as a nervous region watches latest on cease-fire talks

  03-08-2024 13:19
  
  Two Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank killed nine Palestinian militants on Saturday, Israel's army said, as violence flared again in the Israeli-occupied territory with tensions high over the war in Gaza and a potential regional escalation. Cease-fire discussions on Gaza continued, with an Israeli delegation led by the Mossad chief arriving in Cairo, an Egyptian official said. The U.S. has urged Israel to seize the chance for a cease-fire after the shock killing of Hamas' political leader in I
  
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• Richard "John" Ondrik Obituary | August 3, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  03-08-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  Richard "John" Ondrik Obituary | August 3, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• Richard "John" Ondrik - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  03-08-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  Richard "John" Ondrik  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• Protesters not guilty of conspiring to kill Mounties at Coutts blockade

  03-08-2024 05:57
  
  A jury has found two men not guilty of conspiring to kill police at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta. But Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert have been convicted of mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Olienick has also been convicted of possessing a pipe bomb. The two were arrested after police found a cache of weapons, ammunition and body armour near the blockade at the Canada-U.S. border crossing in 2022. The blockade was one of several held across the country to pro
  
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• Truck rolls over, disrupting long weekend traffic in Calgary

  03-08-2024 02:45
  
  Traffic on 17 Avenue S.E. was disrupted Friday at rush hour when a five-tonne truck rolled over. The incident happened a little before 5 p.m. in the eastbound lanes along 17 Avenue near 26 Street S.E. The incident caused traffic delays but no injuries. An investigation into the cause is underway.
  
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• Transit-riding Stamps fans will need to call audible Sunday due to Red Line closure

  03-08-2024 02:07
  
  Stamps fans planning to ride the CTrain to McMahon Stadium on Sunday will have to call an audible when it comes to game-time transportation. The Red Line will be closed this weekend between City Hall/Bow Valley College station and 39 Avenue. Replacement shuttles will be available to get fans to McMahon Stadium The city will be doing repair and maintenance projects along the Red Line, including work by the Big Four building, concrete remediation at Erlton/Stampede station, repairs in the Cemetery
  
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• Transit-riding Stamps fans face detour Sunday due to Red Line closure

  03-08-2024 02:07
  
  Stamps fans planning to ride the CTrain to McMahon Stadium on Sunday will have to make like Jake Maier changing the play at the line when it comes to game-time transportation. The Red Line will be closed this weekend between City Hall/Bow Valley College station and 39 Avenue. Replacement shuttles will be available to get fans to McMahon Stadium The city will be doing repair and maintenance projects along the Red Line, including work by the Big Four building, concrete remediation at Erlton/Stampe
  
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• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Henderson Lake - My Lethbridge Now

  03-08-2024 01:49 via news.google.com
  Blue-green algae advisory issued for Henderson Lake  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Lethbridge Police asking for help in ongoing break and enter investigation - My Lethbridge Now

  03-08-2024 01:44 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Police asking for help in ongoing break and enter investigation  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Wheel falls off trailer on Stoney Trail, striking windshield

  03-08-2024 01:02
  
  A wheel fell off a trailer and struck the windshield of a car on Stoney Trail Friday. The incident took place around 1:20 p.m. approaching Deerfoot Trail N.E., when police received reports that a wheel came off a trailer being towed by a truck, and shattered the windshield of a second car. No one was injured, police say. An investigation is underway into what caused the wheel to fall off.
  
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• Cyanobacteria advisory issued for Henderson Lake - Lethbridge News Now

  03-08-2024 00:41 via news.google.com
  Cyanobacteria advisory issued for Henderson Lake  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Friday, August 2, - CTV News Calgary

  03-08-2024 00:41 via news.google.com
  CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Friday, August 2,  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) advisory issued for Henderson Lake - City of Lethbridge

  03-08-2024 00:24 via news.google.com
  Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) advisory issued for Henderson Lake  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Hunt for suspect in Airdrie firearm incident continues

  03-08-2024 00:09
  
  Airdrie RCMP have released clearer visuals of their suspect in an Airdrie firearm incident that occurred earlier this week. Mounties are still looking for a suspect after reports of several gunshots being fired at two homes in the Luxstone neighbourhood on Monday night. No injuries were reported. "The initial investigation has revealed that although this is believed to have been a targeted incident, the apartment complex struck is not believed to have been the intended target," police said Frida
  
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