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• Calgary water consumption remains over target but under usual consumption

  31-08-2024 22:52
  
  Calgary’s water consumption was 492 million litres Friday, which was five million more than the city consumed Thursday and 42 million litres more than the target of 450 million litres a day that the city has set for residents. However, Francois Bouchart, the City of Calgary’s director of capital priorities and investment, said that the city’s water consumption was way below usual usage numbers, so Friday's numbers were a little victory, in a way. “I would like to thank al
  
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• Calgary water consumption remains over target but below usual consumption

  31-08-2024 22:52
  
  Calgary’s water consumption was 492 million litres Friday, which was five million more than the city consumed Thursday and 42 million litres more than the target of 450 million litres a day that the city has set for residents. However, Francois Bouchart, the City of Calgary’s director of capital priorities and investment, said that the city’s water consumption was way below usual usage numbers, so Friday's numbers were a little victory, in a way. “I would like to thank al
  
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• Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, remembers husband in heartfelt social media posts

  31-08-2024 22:50
  
  The widow of Johnny Gaudreau called her husband “the absolute best dad in the world” and thanked him for “the best years of my life” in two Instagram posts paying tribute to the NHL player who was killed when his bicycle was struck by a car on the eve of his sister’s wedding.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App“Despite losing you, I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours,” Meredith Gaudreau
  
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• Reeling Roughiders host surging Blue Bombers in Labour Day Classic - Lethbridge News Now

  31-08-2024 22:32 via news.google.com
  Reeling Roughiders host surging Blue Bombers in Labour Day Classic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police arrest one man days after alleged homicide in Laurentians region - Lethbridge News Now

  31-08-2024 20:27 via news.google.com
  Police arrest one man days after alleged homicide in Laurentians region  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Fire restrictions eased in Lethbridge County - CTV News Calgary

  31-08-2024 19:51 via news.google.com
  Fire restrictions eased in Lethbridge County  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Fire restrictions eased in Lethbridge County

  31-08-2024 19:51
  
  Recent rain and cooler temperatures have helped reduce the fire risk in southern Alberta. As a result, Lethbridge County has downgraded from a fire ban to a fire restriction. Under the new restrictions, campfires and charcoal briquette barbecues are now allowed. Burning barrels and incinerators that meet county restrictions are also allowed. Fire permits are still not being issued and any burning that requires a permit is still banned. The county also expects the fire risk to increase again next
  
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• Man charged after break-and-enter and arson at Grande Prairie hangar

  31-08-2024 19:29
  
  A Grande Prairie man has been charged in connection with break-and-enter and arson. On Aug. 29, officers received a complaint about a break-in in progress at a hangar on Range Road 63 near Grande Prairie. Arriving officers were spotted by the suspect, who tried to steal a snowmobile, failed, and then tried to make a run for it. He was arrested. At the same time, RCMP said the hangar erupted into flames, igniting a number of accelerants inside that caused substantial damage to the structure. The
  
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• Grande Prairie man charged in connection with break-in and arson at nearby hangar

  31-08-2024 19:29
  
  A Grande Prairie man has been charged in connection with a nearby break-and-enter and arson. On Aug. 29, officers received a complaint about a break-in in progress at a hangar on Range Road 63 near Grande Prairie. Arriving officers were spotted by the suspect, who tried to steal a snowmobile, failed, then tried to make a run for it. He was arrested. At the same time, the hangar erupted into flames, igniting a number of accelerants inside that caused substantial damage to the structure. The fire
  
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• Mississippi bus crash kills 7 people and injures 37 - Lethbridge News Now

  31-08-2024 19:24 via news.google.com
  Mississippi bus crash kills 7 people and injures 37  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Smith accuses Ottawa of ignoring Alberta's interests with Albertan senate picks

  31-08-2024 18:39
  
  Two Albertans were appointed as independent senators Saturday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Kristopher Wells and Daryl Fridhandler were recommended by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments and selected using a merit-based process open to all Canadians. The appointments were made to fill vacancies in the Senate. Wells is an educator, scientific expert and 2SLGBTQ+ community champion who has promoted diversity, equity and human rights in Alberta and across country.  He st
  
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• Albertans Kristopher Wells and Daryl Fridhandler appointed to Senate

  31-08-2024 18:39
  
  Two Albertans were appointed as independent senators Saturday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Kristopher Wells and Daryl Fridhandler were recommended by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments and selected using a merit-based process open to all Canadians. The appointments were made to fill vacancies in the Senate. Wells is an educator, scientific expert and 2SLGBTQ+ community champion who has promoted diversity, equity and human rights in Alberta and across country. He started
  
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• Albertans Dr. Kristopher Wells and Daryl Fridhandler appointed to Senate

  31-08-2024 18:39
  
  Two Albertans were appointed as independent senators Saturday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Dr. Kristopher Wells and Daryl Fridhandler were recommended by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments and selected using a merit-based process open to all Canadians. The appointments were made to fill vacancies in the Senate. Wells is an educator, scientific expert and 2SLGBTQ+ community champion who has promoted diversity, equity and human rights in Alberta and across country. He star
  
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• Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett earns Paralympic silver medal in Paris - Lethbridge News Now

  31-08-2024 18:07 via news.google.com
  Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett earns Paralympic silver medal in Paris  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cavalry FC play to 2-2 draw against Valour FC as Calgary fans chant ‘Johnny Hockey’

  31-08-2024 17:36
  
  Cavalry FC built a two-goal lead early in the second half, but Valour FC fought back late to gain a 2-2 draw Friday night in a match played at ATCO Field. After a scoreless first half, Bradley Kamden tapped one in 10 minutes into the second half to give Cavalry a 1-0 lead. That was followed, five minutes later when Diego Gutierrez redirected a corner kick from Ali Musse into the net to give Cavalry a 2-0 lead.A goal for Diego in our hearts ❤️Diego’s 61st minute goal contribut
  
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• Lethbridge Polytechnic partnering with Grande Prairie Police service for cadet training - Lethbridge News Now

  31-08-2024 17:00 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Polytechnic partnering with Grande Prairie Police service for cadet training  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue Jackets

  31-08-2024 16:25
  
  Columbus Blue Jackets officials could hardly believe their luck when they persuaded superstar Johnny Gaudreau to pass up larger markets and sign here two years ago. Ecstatic fans looked to “Johnny Hockey” to score goals and jumpstart the fortunes of a struggling team that had reached the playoffs just six times in the previous 21 seasons and advanced beyond the opening round only twice. A few other big stars had spent time with the Blue Jackets, but for one reason or another they did
  
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• At least 5 killed by Russian attacks as Moscow pushes ahead in Ukraine's east

  31-08-2024 15:22
  
  Russian shelling in the town of Chasiv Yar on Saturday killed five people, as Moscow's troops pushed ahead in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The attack struck a high-rise building and a private home, said regional Gov. Vadym Filaskhin, who said the victims were men aged 24 to 38. He urged the last remaining residents to leave the front-line town, which had a pre-war population of 12,000. "Normal life has been impossible in Chasiv Yar for more than two years," Filaskhin wrote on social media.
  
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• 7 killed by Russian attacks as Moscow pushes ahead in Ukraine's east

  31-08-2024 15:22
  
  Russian shelling in the town of Chasiv Yar on Saturday killed five people, as Moscow’s troops pushed ahead in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The attack struck a high-rise building and a private home, said regional Gov. Vadym Filaskhin, who said the victims were men aged 24 to 38. He urged the last remaining residents to leave the front-line town, which had a pre-war population of 12,000. “Normal life has been impossible in Chasiv Yar for more than two years,” Filaskhin
  
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• 5 killed by Russian strike as Moscow continues its latest push in Ukraine's east

  31-08-2024 15:22
  
  Five people were killed by Russian shelling in the town of Chasiv Yar on Saturday as Moscow’s troops continue their push on Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The attack struck a high-rise building and a private home, said regional governor Vadym Filaskhin, who said the victims were men aged between 24 and 38. He urged the last remaining residents to leave the front-line town, which had a pre-war population of 12,000. “Normal life has been impossible in Chasiv Yar for more than
  
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• Lethbridge’s Paige Crozon humbled by support following Olympics experience - My Lethbridge Now

  31-08-2024 15:15 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge’s Paige Crozon humbled by support following Olympics experience  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Maple Leafs prospect Noah Chadwick named captain of Lethbridge Hurricanes - The Leafs Nation

  31-08-2024 14:36 via news.google.com
  Maple Leafs prospect Noah Chadwick named captain of Lethbridge Hurricanes  The Leafs Nation
  
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• Error messages and lengthy online queues greet fans scrambling to secure Oasis reunion tickets

  31-08-2024 13:13
  
   Oasis fans seeking tickets to the band's reunion tour endured hourslong waits, and in some cases disappointment, as online platforms strained under demand Saturday from hundreds of thousands of fans. The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher is scheduled to play 17 gigs — its first shows for 15 years — in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin starting July 4. More than one million tickets went on sale Saturday morning, with prices starting at
  
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• Is it getting too expensive to raise a child in Canada?

  31-08-2024 13:00
  
  Are you planning to have a child, or curious about the costs of having a child in today’s economy? Having and raising children has always required some degree of planning and preparation. However, today's rising costs make it increasingly challenging for many would-be parents to consider having a child or adding another member to the family.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppBelow, I’ll discuss some of the key expenses associated with hav
  
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• No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay - Lethbridge News Now

  31-08-2024 12:02 via news.google.com
  No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Gregory "Greg" Horgus - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  31-08-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  Gregory "Greg" Horgus  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Aug. 30, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  31-08-2024 04:06 via news.google.com
  CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Aug. 30, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Lethbridge weather forecast for Aug. 30, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  31-08-2024 04:05 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge weather forecast for Aug. 30, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Things will be stable this long weekend, with lots of sun and lots of heat

  31-08-2024 03:55
  
  A ridge of high pressure will keep things stable for the long weekend and temperatures will build a little higher each day. To kick it off on Saturday, expect sunshine and a high of 26 C in Calgary.By Sunday and Monday, temperatures will be around 30 degrees. The ridge-of-high-pressure pattern will start to break down late Monday. Clouds will increase late Monday, and by Tuesday, thunderstorms are possible and temperatures will drop.Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!
  
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• Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected of firing missiles at a container ship as an oil tanker burns

  31-08-2024 03:51
  
  Two missiles suspected to have been fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Gulf of Aden late Friday, splashing down nearby without causing any damage, authorities said. The attack comes after the Houthis repeatedly assaulted and then boarded a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the nearby Red Sea, planting explosives on it they later detonated. That attack, the worst in weeks, risked a major oil spill as the rebels' campaign disrupts the US$1 trillion in goods
  
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• Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns - Lethbridge News Now

  31-08-2024 02:53 via news.google.com
  Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Cyclists urged to wear Gaudreau Flames jerseys at Friday night bike ride

  31-08-2024 02:15
  
  A Calgary digital advertising agency is holding a bike ride that will double as a two-wheeled tribute to Johnny Gaudreau Friday. The company holds a 6:30 p.m. bike ride that departs from 1020 2 Ave. NW  next to ContainR in Sunnyside, and on social media Friday, the agency urged fans of Gaudreau to join the ride wearing their #13 Flames jerseys. “If you’ve got one, come out in your Flames jersey tonight,” the agency’s social media team posted Friday.If you’ve go
  
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• Opioid-related deaths in Alberta down but experts say co-ordinated approach still needed

  31-08-2024 02:14
  
  It's some of the best news about opioids since the beginning of the pandemic: overdose deaths are way down. The most recent data from the province shows 72 Albertans died in May; a 22 per cent drop from the month before and a 55 per cent drop from the same month the year before. "This is a benchmark moment," said Dr. Monty Ghosh, University of Calgary addictions physician. "Since March 2020, we saw a huge rise in the number of overall addictions and that was due to a number of factors such as is
  
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• AHS issues water quality advisory for Kinbrook Island Provincial Park - My Lethbridge Now

  31-08-2024 02:14 via news.google.com
  AHS issues water quality advisory for Kinbrook Island Provincial Park  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Lethbridge Police report increase in ‘grandparent scams’ using AI - My Lethbridge Now

  31-08-2024 02:01 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Police report increase in ‘grandparent scams’ using AI  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Labour Day weekend a special time of CFL season for league’s commissioner

  31-08-2024 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  "This year, it (Labour Day) feels even more significant," Ambrosie said.
  
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• Cavalry FC to honour Gaudreau brothers prior to Friday night contest against Valour FC

  31-08-2024 01:43
  
  The sports might be different, but Cavalry FC shared a city with Johnny Gaudreau for years and Friday announced that they will pay tribute to Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who died Thursday night in New Jersey. “As members of the Calgary sporting community, we share in this sudden loss and wish Johnny’s family, friends and teammates, current and former, our sincere condolences,” Cavalry FC’s social media team posted Friday. “A moment of silence will be held befo
  
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• Special free dinner for veterans in Lethbridge - Bridge City News

  31-08-2024 01:34 via news.google.com
  Special free dinner for veterans in Lethbridge  Bridge City News
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: Aug. 30, 2024 - Global News Toronto

  31-08-2024 01:34 via news.google.com
  Global News at 5 Lethbridge: Aug. 30, 2024  Global News Toronto
  
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• Post-secondary institutions in Lethbridge prepare to help new students as school returns - Global News

  31-08-2024 01:28 via news.google.com
  Post-secondary institutions in Lethbridge prepare to help new students as school returns  Global News
  
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• Post-secondary institutions in Lethbridge prepare to help new students as school returns

  31-08-2024 01:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Move-in day is this Sunday for Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge, so both institutions have set up supports for students.
  
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• For the first time Lethbridge to host the Alberta Fire Chiefs Conference - Bridge City News

  31-08-2024 01:23 via news.google.com
  For the first time Lethbridge to host the Alberta Fire Chiefs Conference  Bridge City News
  
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• Shauna Gruninger, a community focus candidate for the UCP in Lethbridge West - Bridge City News

  31-08-2024 01:19 via news.google.com
  Shauna Gruninger, a community focus candidate for the UCP in Lethbridge West  Bridge City News
  
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• Leclerc seeking candidacy for Lethbridge West - Bridge City News

  31-08-2024 01:14 via news.google.com
  Leclerc seeking candidacy for Lethbridge West  Bridge City News
  
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• John Middleton-Hope running for Lethbridge-West - Bridge City News

  31-08-2024 01:10 via news.google.com
  John Middleton-Hope running for Lethbridge-West  Bridge City News
  
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• Calgary reception centre for Jasper wildfire evacuees closes

  31-08-2024 01:08
  
  Calgary’s reception centre for those impacted by the Jasper wildfire closed Friday. In a social media post on X, the city said, “As of 4 p.m. today, at the request of the municipality of Jasper we will close the Calgary reception centre (at Shouldice Arena). “Since July 23, we have supported over 1,800 evacuees,” it added. “We wish Jasperites all the best as they head home and continue to rebuild their community.” The reception centre opened in late July to ac
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes react to Gaudreau’s death - Bridge City News

  31-08-2024 01:02 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Hurricanes react to Gaudreau’s death  Bridge City News
  
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• Documents offer glimpse into accused corn maze killer’s history with Alberta justice system

  31-08-2024 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  At about 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, police officers were called to the Edmonton Corn Maze off Highway 627 after someone reported a stabbing.
  
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• Calgary warns tickets coming for those ignoring restrictions as water use continues to be too high

  31-08-2024 00:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The city is reporting another day of higher-than-allowed water use since rationing rules came into effect Monday.
  
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• Suspects sought in Canmore robbery of Circle K store

  31-08-2024 00:22
  
  Canmore RCMP is seeking public assistance to identify two suspects in relation to a robbery Thursday morning at the Circle K gas station on Bow Valley Trail. At around 6:50 a.m., officers received a report about a robbery, where they say two suspects tried to grab a staff member outside the store. The staff member was able to get away from the suspects and secured themselves in a back room. At the same time, one of the suspects entered the store and stole a number of items. Police believe the su
  
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