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• Brentwood Community Association livens up grey wall with colourful mural

  03-09-2024 23:10
  
  Residents living in the Calgary community of Brentwood are excitedly awaiting the completion of a new mural that will liven up an otherwise bland underpass. The east-facing concrete wall under Crowchild Trail is being transformed with a colourful abstract painting. The wall has been a point of contention for community members ever since its creation during the expansion of Crowchild Trail. "We've seen graffiti for many years," said Bonita McCurry, president of Brentwood Community Association. "T
  
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• Brentwood Community Association livens up grey wall with colorful mural

  03-09-2024 23:10
  
  Residents living in the Calgary community of Brentwood are excitedly awaiting the completion of a new mural that will liven up an otherwise bland underpass. The east-facing concrete wall under Crowchild Trail is being transformed with a colourful abstract painting. The wall has been a point of contention for community members ever since its creation during the expansion of Crowchild Trail. "We've seen graffiti for many years," said Bonita McCurry, president of Brentwood Community Association. "T
  
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• Alberta First Nation calls for RCMP officers to resign after fatal shooting of teenage boy

  03-09-2024 23:02
  
  A boy who was killed by RCMP last week has been identified by the Samson Cree Nation as Hoss Lightning-Saddleback. The 15-year-old was fatally shot by two RCMP officers after what police described as a confrontation in Wetaskiwin shortly after 1:20 a.m. on Friday.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertipsPolice say Lightning-Saddleback had made a call to 911 about an hour before the shooting claiming that he was being followed by a group of people and he fe
  
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• John Middleton-Hope seeking UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West by-election - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 22:58 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge School Division unveils student cellphone use protocols - My Lethbridge Now

  03-09-2024 22:34 via news.google.com
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• Canada’s Katie Cosgriffe earns Paralympic bronze in swimming - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 22:33 via news.google.com
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• City of Lethbridge announces snow route assistance service - My Lethbridge Now

  03-09-2024 22:06 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge’s Reuse Rendezvous returns this Saturday - My Lethbridge Now

  03-09-2024 22:01 via news.google.com
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• Alberta offering career-focused ‘collegiate’ programs at seven schools - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 21:43 via news.google.com
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• Gary Michelson Obituary | August 25, 2024 | Salmon and Sons Funeral Home - Lethbridge, AB - Salmon and Sons Funeral Home

  03-09-2024 21:30 via news.google.com
  Gary Michelson Obituary | August 25, 2024 | Salmon and Sons Funeral Home - Lethbridge, AB  Salmon and Sons Funeral Home
  
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• Flames relocating part of Johnny Gaudreau memorial ahead of concert

  03-09-2024 21:18
  
  The Calgary Flames will be relocating part of the memorial honouring Johnny Gaudreau ahead of a concert at the Saddledome on Tuesday night. The team said they are making plans for a tribute to honour both Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau, who were hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bicycles in New Jersey Thursday night. “In preparation for the tribute and with a concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight, we will be relocating a portion of the mementos that ha
  
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• Flames hosting vigil to mourn Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau on Wednesday

  03-09-2024 21:18
  
  The Calgary Flames will be hosting a candlelight vigil on Wednesday to mourn the deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. Johnny and Matthew were fatally struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles in New Jersey Thursday night. The event will begin at 8 p.m. and is expected to be 45 minutes, including a 13-minute vigil and speakers from the Flames. The vigil will mark day one of a 13-day observance for fans to visit a memorial that has been created by fans on the steps of the Saddledome.
  
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• Flames hosting vigil to mourn Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

  03-09-2024 21:18
  
  The Calgary Flames will be hosting a candlelight vigil on Wednesday to mourn the deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. Johnny and Matthew were fatally struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles in New Jersey Thursday night. The event will begin at 8 p.m. and is expected to be 45 minutes, including a 13-minute vigil and speakers from the Flames. The vigil will mark day one of a 13-day observance for fans to visit a memorial that has been created by fans on the steps of the Saddledome.
  
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• Motorcycle caught going 140 km/hr on busy Lethbridge road - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 21:14 via news.google.com
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• Creepy Hollow’s ‘FrankenFest’ music festival returns this weekend - My Lethbridge Now

  03-09-2024 21:02 via news.google.com
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• Calgary schools struggling with record enrolment growth

  03-09-2024 20:26
  
  As Calgary kids return to school this September, Calgary school boards are dealing with significant enrolment growth and the operational pressures that come with it. Tuesday marked the first day of staggered re-entry for the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD), which is welcoming an additional 2,918 students this school year. The increase translates to a 4.7 per cent enrolment growth for the 2024/25 school year, for a total of 64,514 students.The information you need to know, sent directly t
  
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• Calgary schools struggling with record enrollment growth

  03-09-2024 20:26
  
  As Calgary kids return to school this September, Calgary school boards are dealing with significant enrollment growth and the operational pressures that come with it. Tuesday marked the first day of staggered re-entry for the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD), which is welcoming an additional 2,918 students this school year. The increase translates to a 4.7 per cent enrollment growth for the 2024/25 school year, for a total of 64,514 students.The information you need to know, sent directly
  
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• Makeshift memorial for Johnny Gaudreau continues to grow, attract visitors in Calgary

  03-09-2024 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Outside the Saddledome, a memorial features jerseys, flowers and an enormous stretch of concrete covered in tributes written in chalk to pay respect to Gaudreau.
  
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• Housing sales down, new listings on the rise in Calgary: CREB

  03-09-2024 19:38
  
  Real estate sales dipped and new listings increased in Calgary in August, easing the city away from the seller’s market conditions experienced throughout the spring. Last month, Calgary saw 2,186 sales, marking a 19.5 per cent decrease year-over-year from August 2023, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board’s (CREB) August housing statistics. The city had 3,536 new listings last month, a 13 per cent increase year-over-year.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Do
  
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• Lethbridge School Division sees increase in enrolment in 2024 - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 19:34 via news.google.com
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• AI being used to target Lethbridge seniors with grandparent scam - CJWE

  03-09-2024 19:32 via news.google.com
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• GAME DAY: Hurricanes Open ENMAX Pre-Season Against Tigers - Lethbridge Hurricanes - Canadian Hockey League

  03-09-2024 19:07 via news.google.com
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• Henderson Outdoor Pool closed for the season - My Lethbridge Now

  03-09-2024 18:58 via news.google.com
  Henderson Outdoor Pool closed for the season  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Commercial fire under investigation in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 18:54 via news.google.com
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• Garage sale without the price tags: Free giveaway event coming up in Calgary

  03-09-2024 18:34
  
  Fall is right around the corner and the City of Calgary is offering residents the chance to clean out their homes before cooler temperatures start to set in. This weekend, there will be a city-wide event called the Curbside Treasure Hunt, which invites homeowners to search their homes for unwanted reusable items. Officials say the event helps minimize waste while also providing residents the opportunity to explore different Calgary communities. If you're looking to participate by leaving out you
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes sign two to developmental contracts - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 18:28 via news.google.com
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• Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids launches annual back-to-school fundraising campaign

  03-09-2024 18:26
  
  Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids (BB4CK) is launching its annual back-to-school program, and this year the theme is "together." "It takes a community to feed and care for kids," said executive director Bethany Ross in a news release. Each school day, more than 7,500 Calgary youth receive lunch support from BB4CK. "Every donation, every act of support helps us ensure that kids can focus on growing strong brains and bodies without having to worry where their food will come from," said Ross. With a
  
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• Game Day Preview: Pre-season Game 1 @ Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Tigers - Canadian Hockey League

  03-09-2024 17:57 via news.google.com
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• Hurricanes sign pair of forwards ahead of 2024 pre-season - My Lethbridge Now

  03-09-2024 17:41 via news.google.com
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• Parkland looks to sell its retail and commercial businesses in Florida

  03-09-2024 17:18
  
  Parkland Corp. says it is looking to sell its Florida-based retail and commercial businesses. The Calgary-based company's operations in the state include about 100 retail locations, nine cardlock facilities and four bulk storage plants and warehouses. It says that early indications show substantial interest in the assets. Parkland expects to complete the sale within the next 12 to 18 months. The company says the plan to sell the operations in Florida is part of its non-core asset divestment prog
  
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• Canada issues new travel advice amid spread of bug-transmitted disease

  03-09-2024 17:09
  
  Canada is advising travellers to be aware of reported viral Oropouche outbreaks in the Americas, where overall cases are higher than expected and some countries have recorded their first-ever infections.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top storiesThe disease is transmitted to humans through the bites of a midge bug, or no-see-um, and possibly mosquitos. Symptoms include fever, sever headaches, vomiting and dizziness. More details to come.
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes kick off pre-season Tuesday at home - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 16:58 via news.google.com
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• Mildly unsettled start to the week ahead of a hot and dry weekend

  03-09-2024 16:17
  
  Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms moved through parts of central and southern Alberta Tuesday morning. This pattern is expected to continue throughout the day with a slight chance of showers in Calgary. Wednesday will bring increasing cloud with a cooler daytime high, however that high of 20 C is actually average for this time of year. A pattern of hot and dry weather will begin on Thursday when a strong ridge of high pressure moves across the southern B.C. border and into Alberta.Day
  
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• Alberta baseball game to raise money for Cross Cancer Institute wraps up after more than 100 hours

  03-09-2024 16:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of 4:26 p.m. on Sunday, the "World's Longest Baseball Game" had raised $280,131 of its $300,000 goal.
  
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• Water use spikes in Calgary on Labour Day

  03-09-2024 15:36
  
  As repair work continues on Calgary's feeder line, water use spiked in the city on Labour Day, according to new data posted online. On Monday, Calgary residents and businesses used 505 million litres of water, up from 473 million. It's unwelcome news, especially because the target daily water usage set by the City of Calgary is 450 million litres.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News
  
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• City raises water-use threshold but asks Calgarians to conserve again

  03-09-2024 15:36
  
  As people get back into routine, the city is asking them to pivot once again to conserve water during feeder main repairs, but it seems Calgarians aren't as eager this time. Water use spiked on Labour Day, with residents and businesses using 505 million litres – up from 473 million. That was over the target of 450 million litres per day, which the city has now raised to 485 million, saying it's found a way to improve water distribution. "We have a complex water network with over 5,000 kilo
  
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• Calgary announces new water use target amid urgent repairs

  03-09-2024 15:36
  
  The amount of water that can be safely used by Calgarians amid ongoing repair work to the Bearspaw feeder main has been increased. Speaking at a Tuesday news conference, Michael Thompson, general manager of infrastructure services, said the city has found a way to improve water distribution across the city. "We have a complex water network with over 5,000 kilometres of pipe, and many underground storage reservoirs or underground tanks where we store treated drinking water prior to pumping it to
  
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• Alberta government to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

  03-09-2024 14:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, in a statement, said school boards, teachers, superintendents and parents are being consulted.
  
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• Pedestrian injured after being hit by a car in the Beltline

  03-09-2024 14:46
  
  A pedestrian was injured after they were hit by a car in the Beltline area in Calgary Monday night. Emergency crews were called to the 700 block of 12 Avenue S.W. just before 8 p.m. Police blocked off the scene in the westbound lanes. EMS says one patient was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. A brown Honda four-door car with a damaged windshield remained at the scene. Police have not released any information about the incident.
  
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• Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

  03-09-2024 14:45
  
  The Alberta government says it's moving ahead this fall with legislation that would require parents to proactively sign up to have their children opt-in, rather than the usual practice of opting out, for sex education. It’s a move that has teachers wondering what problem the province is looking to solve. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, in a statement, said school boards, teachers, superintendents and parents are being consulted. “We intend to propose legislation this fall an
  
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• Premier has less to fear from November leadership vote than slipping support in Calgary

  03-09-2024 14:23
  
  At the start of November, United Conservative Party members will gather in Red Deer for their annual general meeting, which will include a vote on Danielle Smith's leadership. The summer "BBQ circuit" scuttlebutt among the chattering class in Alberta has raised questions about how the premier will fare in November's vote, speculating she is "moving right" on some issues to avoid a putsch by the more radical elements of her party. And over the past few months, there has been an effort by some con
  
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• 'Like being in prison': Via Rail passenger says people stranded without food, water

  03-09-2024 12:25
  
  A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toilets. Chip Malt was in Quebec over the long weekend to celebrate his father's 70th birthday in the province's capital and said he boarded a Via Rail train from Montreal to Quebec City on Saturday. But the expected three-hour ride ended up being a nearly 14-hour
  
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• Alexandro "Alex" Caravaggio - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  03-09-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Struggling Stampeders can't keep up with the Joneses or Elks in 35-20 Labour Day loss

  03-09-2024 04:07
  
  Tevin Jones caught a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson to lead the Edmonton Elks to a 35-20 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Monday at McMahon Stadium.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Eugene Lewis also had a receiving touchdown, while backup quarterback Dakota Prukop ran in another for the Elks (4-8), who had lost the previous two Labour Day Classic games — and 10 of the last 11 — to their provinci
  
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• Stampeders tailgating tradition continues in hot, sunny weather

  03-09-2024 02:59
  
  It was a beautiful Labour Day for a long-standing tradition. Fans chanted, "go Stamps go!" as hundreds took part in a tailgate party at McMahon Stadium before Monday's Labour Day Classic CFL game between the Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks. The Stampeders claim their tailgating events are the best in the league. Fans who have been tailgating in Calgary for many years agree. "We've been season ticket holders for around 20 years, and we always like to come a couple hours before the game j
  
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• ‘He took one last breath’: Alberta woman mourns fiancé killed in motorcycle vs. semi crash

  03-09-2024 02:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said an oncoming semi truck crossed the centre line on Highway 2 near Sucker Creek First Nation and hit a group of motorcycle riders, killing two riders.
  
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• High post-secondary expenses leave Alberta college students in a pinch

  03-09-2024 01:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  A study from education saving specialist Embark and Leger showed 26 per cent of post-secondary students have considered dropping out of school because of financial strain.
  
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• Venezuelan prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for opposition’s former presidential candidate González - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 00:58 via news.google.com
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• Venezuelan authorities seek arrest warrant for opposition former presidential candidate González - Lethbridge News Now

  03-09-2024 00:38 via news.google.com
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