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• Lethbridge woman wins $1 million lottery jackpot - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2024 23:45 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge woman wins $1 million lottery jackpot  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• $10,000 reward offered for the capture of murder suspect Elijah Blake Strawberry

  23-08-2024 23:28
  
  Alberta Mounties have authorized a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the fugitive Elijah Blake Strawberry. Strawberry, 28, is wanted on a warrant for murder. Strawberry is one of two suspects in the death of Colin John Hough of Airdrie, as well as the attempted murder of another person east of Calgary near Strathmore on Aug. 6. The other suspect, 35-year-old Arthur Wayne Penner, is in custody. RCMP allege Strawberry and Penner fatally shot Hough, who was employed by Rocky V
  
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• Michigan man sentenced to life in 2-year-old’s kidnapping death - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2024 23:07 via news.google.com
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• Revised no-cost Calgary to Banff rail deal hinges on province's rail master plan

  23-08-2024 22:56
  
  Proponents of a commuter rail connecting Calgary to Banff hope to sweeten a deal with the province in response to Alberta’s rail master plan which envisions tying the Rocky Mountain parks to Calgary, Edmonton and surrounding communities via passenger rail. In a move it hopes will help facilitate this, Banff-based Liricon Capital and its development partner, Plenary, say if the province builds a rail line from the Calgary International Airport to a central terminal in downtown Calgary, conn
  
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• Police watchdog investigating officer-involved shooting

  23-08-2024 22:41
  
  Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after an officer with the Calgary force opened fire on a suspect this past weekend. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is looking for witnesses to the Aug. 18 incident. Around 2:30 p.m. that day, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) responded to a call about a man stealing a bottle of vodka and taking out a window with a hammer at a liquor store. CPS says it was Ace Liquor at 5032 16th Ave. N.W. Two officers were directed to a suspect in a n
  
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• Lethbridge woman celebrates $1 million lottery win - My Lethbridge Now

  23-08-2024 22:37 via news.google.com
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• Teen girl passes away from injuries from Wednesday morning collision - My Lethbridge Now

  23-08-2024 22:36 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge woman celebrates $1M lottery win: 'Such a blessing' - CTV News Calgary

  23-08-2024 22:30 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge woman celebrates $1M lottery win: 'Such a blessing'

  23-08-2024 22:30
  
  A Lethbridge woman who won $1 million on the lottery says she plans to use her windfall to buy a house. "This is such a blessing," said Rebecca Robbins in a Friday news release from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation.   Robbins bought her winning Lotto 6-49 ticket from the Petro Canada in the 500 block of Sixth Avenue South. "I had no idea I had won anything until the clerk checked the ticket on the lottery terminal," she said. Robbins won her prize on the July 3 Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball dr
  
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• Vancouver murder suspect arrested in Alberta, charges laid

  23-08-2024 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hitkaran Johal, 25, was fatally shot in South Vancouver on July 26, while a second victim was taken to hospital and survived.
  
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• Calgary girl, 13, dies in hospital after Highway 3 crash

  23-08-2024 22:21
  
  A 13-year-old girl who was critically injured in a crash near Coalhurst, Alta., on Wednesday morning has died, RCMP said Friday. At 12:05 a.m. on Aug. 21, two vehicles collided on Highway 3 north of the town. Officials say the victim was in a vehicle with a woman and two other children. The driver was not seriously hurt but the two other children were critically injured. The male driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries while his seven-year-old son with him was seriously injured. The
  
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• 13-year-old Calgary girl dies from injuries after fiery crash near Lethbridge - CityNews Calgary

  23-08-2024 22:15 via news.google.com
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• City’s interactive traffic map periodically down over the weekend - My Lethbridge Now

  23-08-2024 21:58 via news.google.com
  City’s interactive traffic map periodically down over the weekend  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Waterton Lakes National Park strictly limits drone use - My Lethbridge Now

  23-08-2024 21:57 via news.google.com
  Waterton Lakes National Park strictly limits drone use  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Problem residence linked to crime in Lethbridge closed by Alberta Sheriffs - CJWE

  23-08-2024 21:50 via news.google.com
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• Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions return to Calgary on Monday

  23-08-2024 21:03
  
  The City of Calgary is launching into another round of strict water restrictions next week, as crews work to repair sections of pipe in the Bearspaw feeder main. Calgary will re-implement Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. “I appreciate your frustration of us needing to go into another cycle of restrictions, but we are grateful for your understanding and support as we undertake these critical repairs to the Bearspaw south feeder main,” Franc
  
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• Investigation into Calgary man's death sees second person charged

  23-08-2024 20:58
  
  Calgary police have laid additional charges in the death of a man who vanished last August. Christopher Stevenson, 37, was last seen on Aug. 24 at a building in the 600 block of Sixth Avenue S.E. A month later, in September 2023, police revealed they believed Stevenson had been the victim of foul play. Shortly after, the investigation led officers to search rural property north of Calgary  in Rocky View County. On Thursday, almost a year since his disappearance, police announced charges in
  
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• CF Montreal returns to MLS action after busy summer transfer window - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2024 20:18 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge Soccer Association extends agreement with Vancouver Whitecaps FC - My Lethbridge Now

  23-08-2024 20:15 via news.google.com
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• Specialized Alberta Sheriffs unit gets another court order to shut down Lethbridge problem property - MSN

  23-08-2024 20:09 via news.google.com
  Specialized Alberta Sheriffs unit gets another court order to shut down Lethbridge problem property  MSN
  
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• People with physical, cognitive disabilities invited to golf event at Valley Ridge

  23-08-2024 20:08
  
  Six PGA of Alberta Assistants Board member instructors are welcoming individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities to Valley Ridge Golf Club for a golf day.  The free program, which runs Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., is for golfers of any age with physical limitations. Participants will be taken through four, one-hour stations: driving range, putting green, short game area and activity time. The session is funded by jumpstart with equipment and prizes provided. "We created this progr
  
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• 'A lot of fun': PGA of Alberta hosts all abilities golf clinic at Calgary's Valley Ridge

  23-08-2024 20:08
  
  PGA of Alberta hosted a free adaptive golf clinic at Calgary's Valley Ridge Golf Club on Friday, compete with lessons and tips from six instructors. Participants were taken through four, one-hour stations, including a driving range, putting green and short-game area. Stephen Yanitski, an assistant golf professional at Valley Ridge, said it was a chance to get everyone together as a community to talk golf, and get better together. "We ran through some of the full swing basics," he said. "There wa
  
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• Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway reopened as wildfire continues to be held

  23-08-2024 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Highway 93, also known as the Icefields Parkway, is now open to through traffic.
  
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• Conservatives maintain silence as strife continues between union, railways - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2024 20:02 via news.google.com
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• What’s Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: August 23, 2024 - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2024 19:47 via news.google.com
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• More murder charges laid in death of Calgary man

  23-08-2024 19:19
  
  RCMP have laid more charges in the death of a Calgary man whose remains were found in Rocky View County in the spring. Kyle Schuiling, 33, was found dead by firefighters responding to a grass fire near Range Road 40 and Township Road 241 on April 3. RCMP previously charged Christopher Stack, 39, of Calgary, with the first-degree murder, but announced Friday another person had been charged. Tyler Griffiths, 37, of Vernon, B.C., is also charged with first-degree murder. Griffiths remains in custod
  
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• These Calgary non-profits received $1M in funding to support affordable housing

  23-08-2024 19:11
  
  Ten Calgary non-profits have been awarded $1 million in grant funding from the City of Calgary to support affordable housing projects. The money will come through The Home Program, which was launched in 2017 and has funded over 100 housing projects in the city. “These projects have demonstrated high responsiveness to issues impacting Calgarians in housing need, approximately half of the awarded projects are focused on housing supports for Indigenous People, Black and Racialized and equity
  
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• Memorial award honours life of late Lethbridge teen - My Lethbridge Now

  23-08-2024 18:46 via news.google.com
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• Help shape the future of Lake Minnewanka

  23-08-2024 18:32
  
  Parks Canada is seeking input from the public as they work to preserve and improve the Lake Minnewanka area. Officials are drafting a plan that will outline the long-term direction for managing the area.  People can find out more about the Lake Minnewanka area plan and provide input online at letstalkmountainparks.ca until Oct. 25. The public can also share feedback or ask questions by emailing [email protected]. "The process is open to everyone," Parks Canada said in a news release. "This p
  
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• Jasper wildfire: Businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade

  23-08-2024 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  While Jasper National Park and the town are still closed to visitors, on Friday the park service announced that it had reopened the road south through the Rocky Mountains.
  
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• Fort MacLeod Emergency Department set for short closure - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2024 17:41 via news.google.com
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• Tragically Hip frontman rejected offer to become hologram in his final years: bandmates

  23-08-2024 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hologram concerts have become increasingly popular in the music industry.
  
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• Icefields Parkway reopens to traffic without amenities and limited cell phone coverage: Parks Canada

  23-08-2024 16:31
  
  The Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North) has reopened to traffic after a wildfire swept through the park last month. Parks Canada confirmed the highway reopened at 7 a.m. on Friday.Complete coverage of the 2024 Alberta wildfire seasonDrivers must drive through without stopping. "Safety has been assessed on the road for motor vehicle traffic only," Parks Canada wrote in its announcement. "All areas of the park, including rest stops and scenic lookouts, require further hazard assessments and dange
  
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• Severe thunderstorms possible Friday evening and early Saturday

  23-08-2024 16:25
  
  A low pressure system along the Pacific coastline will be the main cause for concern in southern Alberta Friday night. A shortwave trough in the exit region (the east side of the trough) will head straight into the southern border, where amble energy could aid in storm development. Daytime highs in southern Alberta are forecast to reach the low 30s Friday, with the trough arrival coinciding with the end of the day when warmer air will be rising. This increased water vapour in the atmosphere, com
  
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• Rail workers to hold rally at Calgary CPKC headquarters

  23-08-2024 16:11
  
  A day after the federal government stepped in with legislation to force thousands of unionized rail workers back on the job, the union will be holding a rally in Calgary. Officials with Teamsters Canada say the gathering will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the CPKC headquarters, at 7550 Ogden Dale Rd. S.E.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppOn Thursday, hours after workers went on the picket line, federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon inst
  
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• 'Not acceptable': Unions in Calgary push back against order to end rail strike

  23-08-2024 16:11
  
  A day after the federal government stepped in with legislation to force thousands of unionized rail workers back on the job, the union is holding a rally in Calgary. Officials with Teamsters Canada said Friday morning the workers they are fighting for were once recognized heroes, but now with the company locking them out, they're "zeroes."The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App"They don't care about the people that make them the success they are," said S
  
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• Saving snakes in Alberta more crucial than ever before - Global News Toronto

  23-08-2024 15:35 via news.google.com
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• Saving snakes in Alberta more crucial than ever before

  23-08-2024 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  New data reveals reported incidents of snakes becoming roadkill in Alberta are up almost 5,000 per cent. As a result, a snake-saving initiative is underway.
  
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• Trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers nears its end

  23-08-2024 15:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Though the charges appear straightforward, the trial has been anything but.
  
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• Alberta Court of Appeal allows appeal of coal miner’s exploration applications

  23-08-2024 14:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a ruling released Thursday, the Alberta Court of Appeal said it will hear arguments from the Municipal District of Ranchland.
  
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• Lethbridge Drug House Shut Down Again by Alberta Sheriffs After Continued Illegal Activity - Net Newsledger

  23-08-2024 13:21 via news.google.com
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• Body of last missing person, tech billionaire's daughter, retrieved from yacht wreck

  23-08-2024 12:34
  
  Italian divers have retrieved the body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, who was the last person still unaccounted for after the family's luxury yacht sank this week off Sicily. Seven people, including Lynch himself, died when the 56-metre-long (184-foot) sailboat, the Bayesian, capsized during a fierce, pre-dawn storm on Monday off Porticello, near Palermo. Fifteen people survived, including Lynch's wife and the yacht's captain. Lynch's family is devastated and
  
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• Body of last missing person found after Sicily superyacht sinking

  23-08-2024 12:34
  
  Italian rescue divers have found the body of the last person missing after British tech magnate Mike Lynch's family yacht sank off Sicily, believed to be his daughter Hannah, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Friday. The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long (184-foot) luxury sailboat carrying 22 passengers and crew, was anchored off the port of Porticello, near Palermo, when it capsized and rapidly sank after being struck by a pre-dawn storm on Monday. The source did not identify
  
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• Teamsters take down picket lines at CN, stoppage continues at CPKC

  23-08-2024 12:26
  
  The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference says it has taken down picket lines at Canadian National Railway Co. and its workers will begin returning to work on Friday. However, the union said the work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. remains ongoing pending an order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Following months of increasingly fraught contract talks, Canada's two biggest railways both locked out workers after failing to reach deals with the union by a Thursday deadline.Down
  
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• Teamsters challenge minister's move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

  23-08-2024 12:26
  
  Rail workers fought back Friday against the federal government's move to get them back on the job, with a fresh strike notice and a regulatory challenge making it unclear when most freight traffic will resume. At Canadian National Railway Co., trains began to move again Friday morning as workers started to return -- even as the Teamsters union issued a 72-hour strike notice against CN shortly before 10 a.m. EDT.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top storiesAn
  
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• Teamsters challenge minister's move to resume rail service as CPKC lockout drags on

  23-08-2024 12:26
  
  Rail workers are pushing back hard against the federal government's move to get them back on the job. At Canadian National Railway Co., trains began to move again Friday morning as workers started to return to work -- even as the Teamsters union issued a 72-hour strike notice against CN shortly before 10 a.m. ET. And at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd., the union representing some 3,300 employees at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd., is challenging a directive for binding arbitration issued by
  
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• Rail workers pushing back hard against federal government move to get them back to work

  23-08-2024 12:26
  
  Rail workers pushed back hard Friday against the federal government's move to get them back on the job, with a new strike notice and a regulatory challenge making it unclear when freight traffic will fully resume. At Canadian National Railway Co., trains began to move again Friday morning as workers started to trickle back to work — even as the Teamsters union issued a 72-hour strike notice against CN shortly before 10 a.m. EDT. And at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd., the union has chall
  
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• Canadians await details on railway reopening after feds intervene in labour dispute

  23-08-2024 12:26
  
  Businesses and industry leaders are anxiously awaiting updates on when Canada's freight trains could start moving again now that the federal government has intervened in a work stoppage that halted all shipments for a full day. Following months of increasingly fraught bargaining, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. and Canadian National Railway Co. locked out workers after the two sides failed to reach a deal by 12:01 a.m. eastern time on Thursday.Download the CTV News App for breaking news and vi
  
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• House fire in northern Serbia kills 6 - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2024 10:38 via news.google.com
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• Fire in northern Serbia kills 6 - Lethbridge News Now

  23-08-2024 10:37 via news.google.com
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