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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says legislation on school pronouns to come after classes begin

  15-08-2024 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September.
  
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• Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 23:43 via news.google.com
  Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Re-entry begins Friday for Town of Jasper evacuees - My Lethbridge Now

  15-08-2024 23:43 via news.google.com
  Re-entry begins Friday for Town of Jasper evacuees  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Quarterback Trevor Harris back in action for Roughriders’ clash with Alouettes - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 23:23 via news.google.com
  Quarterback Trevor Harris back in action for Roughriders’ clash with Alouettes  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary now planning to repair 21 segments of Bearspaw feeder main later this month

  15-08-2024 23:04
  
  Calgary city crews will now be repairing 21 pipe segments on the Bearspaw feeder main later this month – five more than initially thought. The decision comes after further analysis of data from a pipe-diver device that inspected the entire 10.4-kilometre main. “We have increased the number of pipe segments to be repaired, as there are additional repairs that are adjacent to the urgent repairs that are currently needed, and we are taking care of all of them at the same time,” Mi
  
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• Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 22:59 via news.google.com
  Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• National knitting event coming to Calgary for the first time

  15-08-2024 22:57
  
  In years past, Knit City started in Vancouver and spread to Toronto and Montreal but this year is the first time the weekend fibre festival is coming to Calgary. "So many of the people that come to the (Vancouver) show come from Calgary," said Fiona Mclean, Knit City organizer. "So many of our vendors come from Calgary and we just thought that it was, time for us to come to Calgary rather than asking Calgary to come to Vancouver." Mclean says there are over 90 vendors to shop from at the weekend
  
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• Federal government rejects CN request to intervene in labour dispute ahead of potential lockout, strike

  15-08-2024 22:42
  
  Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon has rejected the Canadian National Railway Company’s request to intervene in the ongoing labour dispute between the company and the union representing railway employees. The decision by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new labour minister comes ahead of a looming lockout and strike that could begin as early as Thursday, Aug. 22.Top business headlines, all in one placeIndustry groups warn a shutdown of Canada’s railways will impact large swaths of
  
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• Calgary Humane Society investigating kitten cruelty cases - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 22:39 via news.google.com
  Calgary Humane Society investigating kitten cruelty cases  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 1 dead in Thursday morning vehicle rollover near Priddis, Alta.

  15-08-2024 22:19
  
  One person is dead following a single vehicle rollover Thursday morning south of Calgary. An RCMP spokesperson confirmed they received reports of an incident just before 10 a.m. at Plummers Road and 240 Street, outside Priddis, Alta. Upon arrival, officers and first responders discovered the driver of the vehicle, a man, was dead. An investigation is underway.
  
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• River valley fire ban remains in effect - My Lethbridge Now

  15-08-2024 22:14 via news.google.com
  River valley fire ban remains in effect  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• A force to be reckoned with: Lethbridge club helps create friends out of strangers - My Lethbridge Now

  15-08-2024 22:04 via news.google.com
  A force to be reckoned with: Lethbridge club helps create friends out of strangers  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Country Thunder: Pre-festival kickoff party Thursday night at Ranchman’s

  15-08-2024 22:03
  
  Country Thunder kicks off at The Confluence Friday afternoon, but if you want to avoid at least one lengthy lineup, there’s a pre-festival kickoff party taking place at Ranchman’s on Thursday night that might help. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ranchman's (9615 Macleod Trail S), festival ticketholders can pick up a festival wristband and an age verification wristband before the gates open Friday afternoon at noon sharp.Tonight's the night! We'll be at @ranchmansyyc for the official Count
  
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• Fernandez saves double match point, upsets Rybakina at Cincinnati Open - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 21:52 via news.google.com
  Fernandez saves double match point, upsets Rybakina at Cincinnati Open  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Raptors open 2024-25 NBA season at home to Cleveland Cavaliers - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 21:32 via news.google.com
  Raptors open 2024-25 NBA season at home to Cleveland Cavaliers  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Addiction recovery centre opens west of Edmonton

  15-08-2024 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Years after the government closed a facility west of Edmonton that supported homeless men with addiction issues, the province has reopened a new treatment centre at the site.
  
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• Stretch of Calgary CTrain Red Line closing over the weekend for maintenance work

  15-08-2024 21:06
  
  A significant chunk of the CTrain line in northwest Calgary will be closed over the weekend. The city will be closing the Red Line between Sunnyside and Brentwood stations all day on Aug. 17 and 18 to accommodate repairs and maintenance. The closure will affect Sunnyside, SAIT/AUArts/Jubilee, Lions Park, Banff Trail, University and Brentwood stations.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppTrains coming from the south and downtown will terminate at Sunnys
  
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• New bylaw focuses on development of annexed land - My Lethbridge Now

  15-08-2024 21:02 via news.google.com
  New bylaw focuses on development of annexed land  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Paddle boarder saves drowning dog from icy waters of Kananaskis River

  15-08-2024 20:14
  
  A stand-up paddle boarding competition on the Kananaskis River over the weekend took an unexpected turn for one competitor who leapt into action to save a drowning dog from the river’s raging, icy waters. The dramatic rescue effort by Jackie Stefaniuk on Sunday (Aug. 11) was captured on camera by onlookers, including Stefaniuk’s husband Bill. She had just finished competing in a downriver race at KanFest – an annual whitewater festival on the Kananaskis River – and was pa
  
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• Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter’s death - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 20:03 via news.google.com
  Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter’s death  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ‘Farmers’ Almanac’ forecasts a ‘Wet, Winter Whirlwind’ - My Lethbridge Now

  15-08-2024 19:38 via news.google.com
  ‘Farmers’ Almanac’ forecasts a ‘Wet, Winter Whirlwind’  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Calgary Transit peace officer charged with assault in relation to CTrain incident

  15-08-2024 19:38
  A Calgary Transit peace officer has been charged in relation to an assault that took place following an on-duty incident earlier this year. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, around 1 p.m., peace officers responded to Marlborough C Train station for reports of a medical event. While dealing with that, a man unrelated to the call verbally confronted the officers. The man was asked to leave transit property, and didn’t, resulting in his arrest. A physical altercation took place, and the man was struck a n
  
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• Get Lost! (In the Lethbridge Corn Maze) - Sunny South News

  15-08-2024 19:14 via news.google.com
  Get Lost! (In the Lethbridge Corn Maze)  Sunny South News
  
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• Manitoba government follows other provinces in restricting cellphone use in schools - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 19:13 via news.google.com
  Manitoba government follows other provinces in restricting cellphone use in schools  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cold Lake’s Patricia Mpoko signs with Kodiaks indoor track team - My Lethbridge Now

  15-08-2024 18:48 via news.google.com
  Cold Lake’s Patricia Mpoko signs with Kodiaks indoor track team  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• CFL’s Edmonton Elks call press conference to announce new owner - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 18:27 via news.google.com
  CFL’s Edmonton Elks call press conference to announce new owner  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• AHS official offers insight on wildfire smoke risks - My Lethbridge Now

  15-08-2024 17:47 via news.google.com
  AHS official offers insight on wildfire smoke risks  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• New free recipe book highlights southern Alberta creators, foods - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 17:18 via news.google.com
  New free recipe book highlights southern Alberta creators, foods  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Environment Canada warning of wildfire smoke in much of southern Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 16:51 via news.google.com
  Environment Canada warning of wildfire smoke in much of southern Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Much of Alberta dealing with poor air quality due to wildfire smoke

  15-08-2024 16:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly all of Alberta was under an air quality advisory on Thursday. 
  
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• Smoke prompts air quality advisories in Alberta

  15-08-2024 16:12
  
  Wildfire smoke across much of central and southern Alberta prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue special air quality statements and advisories on Thursday morning. As of 7 a.m., the Air Quality Health Index in Calgary was a 7 (high risk) and forecast to reach an 8 (high risk) by the afternoon. The AQHI ranges from one to 10+. The AQHI in Edmonton and surrounding communities (from Grande Prairie through Coronation) was a 10+ Thursday morning, and is expected to remain at that le
  
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• UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2 - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 15:54 via news.google.com
  UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales down 0.6% in June - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 15:37 via news.google.com
  Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales down 0.6% in June  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Aug 16-18)

  15-08-2024 15:00
  
  Country ThunderWhat: Country Thunder returns to Calgary with a long list of musicians set to perform over the three-day event, including Dallas Smith, The Reklaws, Hardy, Elle King, Meghan Patrick and Luke Combs.  When: Aug. 16 to 18, 2024. Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E. Cost: Prices vary.      View this post on Instagram                     A post shared by Country Thunder Albe
  
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• Special air quality statement issued for Calgary amid wildfire smoke

  15-08-2024 14:58
  
  An air quality advisory has been issued for Calgary due to wildfire smoke. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the advisory just before 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, saying the smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility. "Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour," Environment Canada said. "The fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk. As smoke levels increase, health risks in
  
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• Air quality advisory issued for Calgary amid wildfire smoke

  15-08-2024 14:58
  
  An air quality advisory has been issued for Calgary due to wildfire smoke. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the advisory just before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, saying the smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility. "Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour," Environment Canada said. "The fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk. As smoke levels increase, health risks i
  
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• 'Long haul': Sense of community key as Jasper rebuilds, former Slave Lake mayor says

  15-08-2024 14:51
  
  The former mayor of a northern Alberta town ravaged by wildfire more than a decade ago says community ties will be key as Jasper, Alta.,  recovers from the blaze that swept through last month.  Wildfires destroyed 358 homes and businesses in the Rocky Mountain tourist hot spot three weeks ago, totalling an estimated $283 million in lost property value. In 2011, the toll on Slave Lake, Alta., about 250 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, was of a similar scale. A recklessly or deliberatel
  
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• Air quality advisory issued for Lethbridge - My Lethbridge Now

  15-08-2024 14:40 via news.google.com
  Air quality advisory issued for Lethbridge  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Former Slave Lake mayor says sense of community key as Jasper rebuilds

  15-08-2024 14:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The former mayor of Slave Lake, ravaged by wildfire more than a decade ago, says community ties will be key as Jasper recovers from the blaze that swept through last month. 
  
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• Fallout ensues after the closure of long-COVID outpatient program - Global News Toronto

  15-08-2024 14:13 via news.google.com
  Fallout ensues after the closure of long-COVID outpatient program  Global News Toronto
  
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• Fallout ensues after the closure of long-COVID outpatient program

  15-08-2024 14:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Those still dealing with the effects of long-COVID in Alberta are fighting back after they were informed the Long-COVID Inter-Professional Outpatient Program is coming to and end.
  
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• Calgary’s Chinese Cemetery is getting restored

  15-08-2024 14:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Chinese Cemetery in Calgary is undergoing a restoration.
  
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• Boissonnault’s former company, business partner face civil fraud allegation

  15-08-2024 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global Health Imports, co-founded by cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault, faces its seventh lawsuit and a new allegation of fraud.
  
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• In the news today: Barber defence to make final arguments - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 10:18 via news.google.com
  In the news today: Barber defence to make final arguments  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Chris Barber’s lawyers to make final arguments - Lethbridge News Now

  15-08-2024 10:05 via news.google.com
  ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Chris Barber’s lawyers to make final arguments  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Aug. 14, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  15-08-2024 07:03 via news.google.com
  CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Aug. 14, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Stampeders look to stay unbeaten at home, avenge Week 8 loss as Redblacks visit

  15-08-2024 05:48
  
  When the Calgary Stampeders step onto the field at McMahon Stadium on Thursday night to face the Ottawa Redblacks, they’ll have something to prove. Intent on keeping their perfect home record intact, the Stampeders (4-5) will also be out to avenge a lopsided 33-6 setback they suffered in Ottawa to the Redblacks (5-2-1) on July 26. “What happened a few weeks ago was unacceptable," said Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier, who has a perfect 4-0 record at home so far this season. "I still
  
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• Sun and cloud Thursday morning; a little messy in the afternoon

  15-08-2024 05:32
  
  Thursday comes with sun and cloud in the morning but the afternoon will be messy for some communities. Thunderstorms will develop in the foothills throughout the afternoon and track east. All the ingredients are in place for some cells to become more severe. Larger hail and strong winds are possible along the foothills and areas along Highway 2. Calgary is included in this.A low rolls in on Friday, which will result in widespread rainfall in central and southern Alberta throughout the day. Ten m
  
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• 'Disruption to my quality of life': Calgary monitoring excessive vehicle noise ahead of extra enforcement

  15-08-2024 05:07
  
  Calgary is set to start cracking down on excessive vehicle noise but it's first determining exactly where the problem spots are. Monitoring devices were installed along 17 Avenue S.W. weeks ago to collect data on the times and locations of loud noises such as those caused by vehicles with modified mufflers. "What we want to be able to do is get some preliminary data from different sources so that we can target where our complaints are," said Colin Adderley, a technology engineer with the City of
  
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• 3 rushed to hospital following stabbings in southwest Calgary

  15-08-2024 04:48
  
  Three people were rushed to hospital in critical condition following a stabbing incident involving multiple scenes in southwest Calgary on Wednesday evening. Two victims were found in the area of 60th Avenue and 1A Street S.W. A third was found at the nearby Chinook LRT. EMS say they were called out around 7 p.m. on Wednesday and that three people were transported to Foothills hospital in critical condition. Information on the ages and genders of the injured individuals was not available at the
  
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