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• Orphaned young deer returned to the wild in Alberta

  17-10-2024 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has released seven deer fawns back into the wild after the animals arrived at the clinic orphaned and injured.
  
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• Alberta RCMP say 5-year-old’s death at Wabamun Lake now a criminal probe

  17-10-2024 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said officers were called to the lake just before 3 p.m. on Sunday.
  
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• 5-year-old’s death at Wabamun Lake now a criminal probe: Alberta RCMP

  17-10-2024 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said officers were called to the lake just before 3 p.m. on Sunday.
  
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• Drowning death of 5-year-old at Wabamun Lake believed to be criminal: RCMP

  17-10-2024 23:41
  
  RCMP are looking for witnesses in what they believe was the criminal death of a five-year-old girl at Wabamun Lake on Sunday.Sign up for breaking news emails from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertips Mounties were called to the lake in the afternoon after reports that a canoe had capsized with a child and a woman inside. The five-year-old girl was pulled from the water by bystanders near the playground at the provincial park. First responders could not revive her, and she died. The w
  
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• 3 protesters convicted of mischief at Alberta blockade to be sentenced next year

  17-10-2024 23:38
  
  Three men convicted of helping lead and co-ordinate the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 are to be sentenced next year.  In April, a jury found Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos and Gerhard (George) Janzen guilty of one count each of mischief over $5,000. The sentencing was originally scheduled for late September, but it has been rescheduled for Jan. 9 and 10 in Lethbridge Court of King's Bench to give Van Huigenbos time to find a new lawyer.  The three were charged
  
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• University of Calgary engineering students building a biofuel-powered rocket engine

  17-10-2024 23:30
  
  The majority of rockets today are liquid-powered, using both a fuel and an oxidizer. SpaceX fuels its rockets with methane or refined kerosene and the oxidizer is liquid oxygen. The BioRocket Team at the University of Calgary is looking at substituting the fuel with diesel, ethanol or sustainable aviation fuel. Nitrous oxide will act as the oxidizer. "The nitrous basically lets it burn," said Lukas Kobler, BioRocket project manager. "So, if you think, like, a can of hairspray on a lighter, that'
  
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• More physicians registering in Alberta, but doctors say data 'could be misleading'

  17-10-2024 22:58
  
  Alberta doctors say they need more context before celebrating increasing physician registrations in the province. According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, as of the end of September, there were 12,126 physicians registered in Alberta. That’s an increase of 518 doctors — or 4.5 per cent — compared with the same time last year. But while the Alberta government is parading the increase, some believe the celebration may be premature. Alberta Medical Associati
  
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• Flames 2023 first-round draft pick Sam Honzek out with upper-body injury

  17-10-2024 22:43
  
  The Flames' top 2023 draft pick, Sam Honzek, is out with an upper-body injury, the team announced Thursday. The 19-year-old winger is "week-to-week," the team said on social media..@MFradiology Injury Update: Sam Honzek (upper body) is week-to-week. pic.twitter.com/5PSCqjpMmT — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) October 17, 2024Honzek hasn’t recorded a point in the team’s first four games, which were all victories. He was selected 16th overall in the 2023 draft. Honzek played last sea
  
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• 'My kids are really heartbroken': Calgary dad pleads with thieves who stole colourful car

  17-10-2024 22:24
  
  A Calgary dad is pleading to have his modified 1999 Honda Civic returned after it was stolen by thieves in the community of Legacy over the Thanksgiving long weekend. "It's Sunday morning and my mom came by. She was going to take my kids to Calaway (Park)," Josh Mai said. "(My kids) asked me where my colourful car was and I said it was out on the street, and we didn't see it out there. I went to look, and it's gone." Mai says thieves targeted his car between 2 and 3 a.m. Sunday and that it's bee
  
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• Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization: Alberta premier

  17-10-2024 22:12
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to "Uber-ize" and replace the province's online continuing care directory is aimed at making it easier for patients to navigate, and the analogy shouldn't be taken too far. It comes a day after Smith announced at a continuing care conference she aims to create a new platform that works much like the ride-hailing and food delivery service. It's part of the provincial government's health-care system overhaul that will see the responsibility for continui
  
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• Reflections from a Lethbridge pitmaster - Bridge City News

  17-10-2024 22:02 via news.google.com
  Reflections from a Lethbridge pitmaster  Bridge City News
  
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• Vikes punch ticket to championship final with win over Lethbridge - Vikes Athletics

  17-10-2024 21:57 via news.google.com
  Vikes punch ticket to championship final with win over Lethbridge  Vikes Athletics
  
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• Former Canadian Olympic athlete wanted in U.S. for murder, drug charges - Lethbridge News Now

  17-10-2024 21:45 via news.google.com
  Former Canadian Olympic athlete wanted in U.S. for murder, drug charges  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta Theatre Projects kick off 50th season with pizza party and Paul Gross

  17-10-2024 21:23
  
  There’s free pizza and free insight into the making of The Seafarer Thursday night at Alberta Theatre Projects. Artistic Director Haysam Kadri will host a pre-show chat with Seafarer director Peter Pasyk to talk about the drama, by Irish playwright Conor McPherson.TONIGHT is PIZZA NIGHT! Enjoy a slice of Papa Johns pizza and a pre-show conversation between ATP Artistic Director Haysam Kadri and director of The Seafarer, Peter Pasyk. This is a free event with your ticket to the show! Doors
  
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• Alberta government shifts continuing care to seniors ministry

  17-10-2024 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government says long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer be under the purview of the provincial health ministry.
  
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• Alberta Grains annual meetings offer information and input opportunities - Lethbridge News Now

  17-10-2024 21:01 via news.google.com
  Alberta Grains annual meetings offer information and input opportunities  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta town to host plebiscite on banning of Pride crosswalks, flags

  17-10-2024 20:54
  
  The Town of Barrhead will soon hold a binding plebiscite on a bylaw that would effectively ban Pride flags and crosswalks. If passed, the Neutral Space Bylaw would ban "decorations," designs or colours on crosswalks on public spaces, requiring they be painted the standard white stripped "continental" pattern or "ladder" pattern between two parallel lines.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertipsThe bylaw would also disallow the displaying of flags sup
  
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• Mom urges chiefs meeting in Calgary to vote in favour of landmark child welfare reform deal

  17-10-2024 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chiefs are in Calgary this week for an Assembly of First Nations gathering where they're set to vote on the deal, but dozens of them have raised concerns about how it will work.
  
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• First Nations chiefs vote to reject landmark child welfare reform deal

  17-10-2024 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chiefs are in Calgary this week for an Assembly of First Nations gathering where they're set to vote on the deal, but dozens of them have raised concerns about how it will work.
  
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• Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more Alberta health privatization: Smith

  17-10-2024 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's Uber analogy sparked concern from public health care advocates and the Opposition NDP that further privatization plans are afoot.
  
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• Mom urges chiefs to vote in favour of landmark $47.8B child welfare reform deal

  17-10-2024 20:37
  
  The representative plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Canada are urging First Nations chiefs to accept a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal. The deal was struck in July between Canada, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Assembly of First Nations after a nearly two-decade legal fight over the federal government's underfunding of on-reserve child welfare services.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThe Canadian
  
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• 7 orphaned deer fawns run wild again after successful rehabilitation

  17-10-2024 20:34
  
  After spending months caring for seven deer fawns, The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) celebrated their release into the wild this week. The mule and white-tailed deer arrived at AIWC’s rehabilitation centre five months ago. Scottie Porter, AIWC’s communications coordinator, says some were orphaned, others injured and at least one was kidnapped. Porter points out young deer are the most demanding patients AIWC treats. When the fawns first arrived, they required for
  
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• Lethbridge’s Tony Ly part of team nominated for Capstone Project of the Year - My Lethbridge Now

  17-10-2024 20:16 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge’s Tony Ly part of team nominated for Capstone Project of the Year  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Campbell elected as Lethbridge County reeve for fourth consecutive year - My Lethbridge Now

  17-10-2024 20:15 via news.google.com
  Campbell elected as Lethbridge County reeve for fourth consecutive year  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Wranglers ride hat trick from Rory Kerins to 3-1 win over Coachella Valley

  17-10-2024 19:56
  
  The Calgary Wranglers got three goals from Rory Kerins and that was enough as they shut down the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-1 Wednesday night in Palm Springs. Kerins scored twice in the first period after Max Lajoie gave the Firebirds an early 1-0 advantage. That remained the score throughout a scoreless second period until Kerins lit the lamp with his third of the night on a setup from Dryden Hunt. It was Kerins' first hat trick as a pro.Hats off to the kid!! pic.twitter.com/jtysCXmusy &mdash
  
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• World-class cancer centre finally opens in Calgary

  17-10-2024 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  It has been a decade in the planning and one of the largest government infrastructure projects in Alberta history — now, the new Calgary cancer centre will finally open on Oct. 28.
  
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• Group of Calgary mothers wins $1M on Lotto 6-49

  17-10-2024 19:34
  
  Eight Calgary moms that share a lottery subscription say they were shocked to get a phone call telling them they'd won $1 million. Catherine Forsyth, Barbara Stromquist, Joanne Deaver, Laurel Gordon-Cooper, Shirley Eagle, Susan Cahill, Wendy DeMontigny and Wendy Merriam started their lottery group ten years ago during a wine night. "We didn’t want to go in every week to buy and check tickets," Forsyth said. She said when she started calling everyone to tell them the news they all responded
  
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• Calgarians invited to honour Normie Kwong at park dedication

  17-10-2024 19:07
  
  Family and friends of the Honourable Norman L. Kwong, better known as Normie to many Calgarians, are inviting everyone to an event in his honour on Oct. 19. The Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association (BRCA) is dedicating a neighbourhood park to the former area resident, CFL player and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Kwong was born in 1929 then grew up and attended school in Bridgeland-Riverside. “He earned a position with the Calgary Stampeders Football Club in 1948, becoming the first
  
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• Calgarians celebrate Normie Kwong at park dedication

  17-10-2024 19:07
  
  Family and friends of the Honourable Norman L. Kwong, better known as Normie to many Calgarians, came together to honour him on Saturday. The Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association (BRCA) dedicated a neighbourhood park to the former area resident, CFL player and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App“It’s an incredible honour,” his son Randy Kwong said. “I really felt like my dad would be comple
  
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• Location spotlight – Lethbridge, Alberta - Canada.ca

  17-10-2024 17:44 via news.google.com
  Location spotlight – Lethbridge, Alberta  Canada.ca
  
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• Lethbridge girl with cerebral palsy gets ‘unforgettable’ Starlight Foundation experience - Lethbridge News Now

  17-10-2024 17:00 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge girl with cerebral palsy gets ‘unforgettable’ Starlight Foundation experience  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Incoming atmospheric river prompts weather advisories in British Columbia, including for Rogers Pass

  17-10-2024 16:56
  
  A moisture-laden system in the upper atmosphere is heading toward the Pacific coastline and is expected to produce a large amount of precipitation. Special weather statements have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada in anticipation of this atmospheric river, advising 50 to 80 millimetres of rain is possible along the Trans-Canada Highway around Rogers Pass. The special weather statement warns of rain that will start on Friday afternoon and continue through the weekend. As always
  
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• Analog Prize celebrates southern Alberta short story excellence - My Lethbridge Now

  17-10-2024 16:39 via news.google.com
  Analog Prize celebrates southern Alberta short story excellence  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health to Seniors Ministry - Lethbridge News Now

  17-10-2024 16:35 via news.google.com
  Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health to Seniors Ministry  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Oct. 18 - 20)

  17-10-2024 16:30
  
  There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend. Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city: 2024 Rocky Mountain Food and Wine FestivalWhat: The Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival returns with samples from hundreds of vendors, including low-alcohol and non-alcoholic options. This year, the festival features more than 200 booths with samples from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries from 26 different countries. When: 
  
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• Lethbridge Polytechnic to include Indigenous eagle feather in practice trial proceedings - My Lethbridge Now

  17-10-2024 16:22 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Polytechnic to include Indigenous eagle feather in practice trial proceedings  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Victim in hospital after home invasion in Rundle

  17-10-2024 15:02
  
  Calgary police are looking for suspects after a home was broken into on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 5 p.m., police were called to the 200 block of Rundlehorn Circle N.E. for a home invasion. When they arrived, they found the injured occupant. They were taken to Foothills Medical Centre for treatment.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThere are no details about the victim's injuries, their gender or age. Police are investigating, but don't b
  
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• Lethbridge airport services have potential to expand: expert - Global News Toronto

  17-10-2024 14:53 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge airport services have potential to expand: expert  Global News Toronto
  
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• Lethbridge airport services have potential to expand: expert

  17-10-2024 14:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Passengers and local businesses are frustrated with the new service by WestJet at the Lethbridge airport, but one expert says things can and should change.
  
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• New $1.4B cancer centre opens in Calgary

  17-10-2024 14:41
  
  After more than seven years of construction, a new cancer centre in Calgary is open to patients and researchers. The Arthur J.E. Comprehensive Cancer Centre's grand opening will be marked by an opening ceremony on Thursday morning. The centre is more than one million square feet in size and aims to change the way Calgarians will receive cancer care. To celebrate its opening, Premier Danielle Smith, Health Minister Adrianna LaGrange and other health officials will gather for an event at 8:30 a.m.
  
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• 'Terrible thing to happen': Calgary SAIT students shocked by on-campus death

  17-10-2024 14:12
  
  Police are investigating after the body of a student was found in a residence at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary. Officials say police were called to the college at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday. There are no details about the victim, but police say there is no risk to public safety.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 App"At this time, the death remains undetermined
  
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• Cause of SAIT death remains 'undetermined' following autopsy

  17-10-2024 14:12
  
  Calgary police say despite an autopsy being conducted, it's not yet known what caused the death of a young woman at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). The body of a student, a woman in her 20s, was found in a residence building at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday. An autopsy was completed on Thursday Police said in a news release that the cause of death remains undetermined, and the death is continuing to be investigated by the homicide unit. The victim's name has not been released. SAIT
  
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• Calgary police investigate undetermined death of SAIT student

  17-10-2024 14:12
  
  Police are investigating after the body of a student was found in a residence at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary. Officials say police were called to the college at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday. There are no details about the victim, but police say there is no risk to public safety.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 App"At this time, the death remains undetermined
  
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• Calgary police investigate undetermined death at SAIT

  17-10-2024 14:12
  
  Police are investigating after a body was found in a student residence at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary. Officials say police were called to the college at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday. There are no details about the victim, but police say there is no risk to public safety.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 App"At this time, the death remains undetermined
  
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• Israel says it is investigating whether Hamas' top leader Sinwar was killed in Gaza

  17-10-2024 14:00
  
  The Israeli military said Thursday it was looking into whether Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a military operation in Gaza, while an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians killed at least 15 people, including five children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The military said in a statement that three militants were killed during operations in Gaza, without specifying where or elaborating further. It said the identities of the three were so far not confir
  
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• Death of ex-One Direction member Liam Payne at 31 shocks fans around the world

  17-10-2024 12:55
  
  The death of Liam Payne, who shot to stardom as a member of British boy band One Direction and grappled with intense global fame while still in his teens, sent shockwaves across the world Thursday as Argentine investigators continued their investigation at the scene. Fans, music-industry figures and fellow musicians paid tribute to Payne, 31, who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App IN PICTURES: Tri
  
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• Lethbridge event highlights supply chain issues, brings together local industry - Inside Logistics

  17-10-2024 11:14 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge event highlights supply chain issues, brings together local industry  Inside Logistics
  
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• Here are some facts about British Columbia’s housing market - Lethbridge News Now

  17-10-2024 10:05 via news.google.com
  Here are some facts about British Columbia’s housing market  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Oct. 16, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  17-10-2024 04:25 via news.google.com
  CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Oct. 16, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Oct. 16, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  17-10-2024 04:24 via news.google.com
  CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Oct. 16, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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