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• President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 23:57 via news.google.com
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• Volunteers sought to help paint veterans sidewalks as city gives project green light

  07-11-2024 23:50
  
  A group of local community organizers are looking for volunteers to help assemble a last-minute tribute to Canadian veterans. The Forest Lawn Community Association and Homes for Heroes teamed up to pitch the city on the idea of painting a crosswalk to honour veterans last week. “It means so much,” said community association president Gar Gar, “because the voice of veterans, in many cases, are not heard. And this one is basically the opportunity to say your voice has been heard
  
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• 'People are still looking for them': Free at-home COVID-19 tests limited in Alberta

  07-11-2024 23:49
  
  Albertans may struggle to find free at-home COVID-19 tests – and might need to pay for the ones they do find – now that the province’s stockpile is distributed, and the federal program is over. Ottawa’s free COVID-19 rapid antigen distribution program, which supplied provinces and territories with the kits, ended on Oct. 1, and there are no plans to replenish the inventory. Alberta Health confirms its entire stock has gone out to pharmacies. "Although supply may be limite
  
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• Kayla Skrlik and her curling rink aim to get back to the Scotties

  07-11-2024 23:46
  
  Kayla Skrlik and her rink out of the Garrison Curling Club in Calgary picked up their first win of the season a couple of weeks ago at the Martensville International in Saskatchewan. Team Skrlik knocked off Amber Holland's rink 9-1 in the championship game. Skrlik says the win was big for the team's confidence. "It was huge, honestly," she said. "It was good to go into the playoffs undefeated and then keep that going as well. We've had a couple of second-places this season that have sort of stun
  
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• First-year standout Ralph Holley anchors Argos’ sack-happy defence - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 23:42 via news.google.com
  First-year standout Ralph Holley anchors Argos’ sack-happy defence  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Aggressive play a double-edged sword for Toronto Raptors - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 23:42 via news.google.com
  Aggressive play a double-edged sword for Toronto Raptors  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Rural Municipalities of Alberta elect new leadership team at Fall Convention - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 23:37 via news.google.com
  Rural Municipalities of Alberta elect new leadership team at Fall Convention  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Two Calgary businesses found selling fireworks without proper permits, city says

  07-11-2024 23:34
  
  Two Calgary businesses have been accused of selling consumer fireworks without proper permits. In a news release Thursday, the City of Calgary said it found two businesses in violation of bylaws that forbid the display, sale, or offering the sale of consumer fireworks. The two businesses named by the city are Super Save Cash & Carry, located at 2110, 5850 88 Ave. N.E., and Bombay Spices, located at 125, 920 36 St. N.E. “Both businesses were observed selling consumer fireworks without t
  
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• Alberta government fires AIMCo board citing rising costs, poor performance

  07-11-2024 23:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Finance Minister Nate Horner said the reason is poor performance, with rising staffing and management fees coupled with a consistent failure to meet mandated benchmark returns.
  
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• Police seize weapons, drugs in downtown enforcement project - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 23:21 via news.google.com
  Police seize weapons, drugs in downtown enforcement project  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary small business owner launches initiative to help local vets feed their pets

  07-11-2024 23:16
  
  A Calgary small business owner is launching a drive to help make sure veterans can feed their pets. Dexter's, Your Local Pet Shop in Ogden is accepting pet food donations to help Calgary's veterans. "It's all about helping because everybody needs help now and then," said owner Drew Brown. "This is a time to remember those who have served," he added. "Those who've done their part to try to help us have the freedom to enjoy so I think it's really important that everyone embraces (this initiative)
  
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• Alberta government fires AIMCo board, citing rising costs and poor performance

  07-11-2024 23:16
  
  Alberta’s finance minister has sacked the board of directors of AIMCo, the body that manages more than $160 billion in pension, endowment and government funds for the province. Horner, in a statement, says the reason is poor performance, with rising staffing and management fees coupled with a consistent failure to meet mandated benchmark returns. Horner says the decision takes effect immediately and he will be sole director and chair for AIMCo until a new chair is appointed within 30 days,
  
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• Canmore wildlife and landscape defender Karsten Heurer dies peacefully at 56

  07-11-2024 22:55
  
  Canmore conservationist Karsten Heuer, who was a biologist, park ranger, author and activist, has died. He just turned 56 and had been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy. He died peacefully with MAiD (Medical Assistance in Death). Born and raised in Calgary, Heuer spent every weekend with his family hiking and fishing in the mountains, which prompted him to fall in love with being outdoors. He studied ecology at the University of Calgary, then moved to Canmore and spent 30 years working as a
  
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• Canmore wildlife and landscape defender Karsten Heuer dies peacefully at 56

  07-11-2024 22:55
  
  Canmore conservationist Karsten Heuer, who was a biologist, park ranger, author and activist, has died. He just turned 56 and had been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy. He died peacefully with MAiD (Medical Assistance in Death). Born and raised in Calgary, Heuer spent every weekend with his family hiking and fishing in the mountains, which prompted him to fall in love with being outdoors. He studied ecology at the University of Calgary, then moved to Canmore and spent 30 years working as a
  
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• Alberta forestry minister says wolverine, lynx, otter trapping limits lifted to gather data

  07-11-2024 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Forestry's Todd Loewen says it was impossible for him to defend the ban on wolverines, lynx, otters, and fishers because population numbers for the animals are unknown.
  
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• Province changes trapping regulations, wilderness group reacts - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 22:42 via news.google.com
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• Alouettes hope Argos QB Chad Kelly relives nightmares in East final - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 22:42 via news.google.com
  Alouettes hope Argos QB Chad Kelly relives nightmares in East final  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 22:17 via news.google.com
  Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Gord Bamford is asking Calgarians for help finding his stolen guitar and hat

  07-11-2024 21:55
  
  Canadian country music star Gord Bamford is asking Calgarians to keep an eye out for several items that were stolen from his truck this week, including one of his guitars. The singer posted to social media on Wednesday, saying he was staying at the Sandman Hotel near the Calgary airport when he discovered his truck had been broken into. “Whoever the loser was that stole my stuff, thanks for wrecking my day,” Bamford said in a video posted to Facebook. “If anybody sees this stuf
  
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• Alberta forestry minister says wolverine, lynx trapping limits lifted to gather data

  07-11-2024 21:48
  
  Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says the decision to lift limits on trapping for animals like wolverines is being done to get more data on what to do with them.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertipsUntil recently, trappers on Crown land were almost entirely prohibited from trapping wolverines, lynx, river otters, and fishers -- but Loewen's decision means it's now open season on all four. Loewen says it was impossible for him to defend the virtual
  
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• School bus involved in Calgary collision with car on Crowchild

  07-11-2024 21:26
  
  A school bus with 40 children onboard collided with a car Thursday at the intersection of Crowchild Trail and Glenmore Trail. The incident took place around 12:35 p.m. A car was knocked onto its side and the driver was trapped inside and needed extrication. A Calgary police spokesperson confirmed that 40 children were on the bus, with two suffering minor injuries that were assessed at the scene. No one has been transported to hospital. The city’s social media feed is advising that multiple
  
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• Scene clear after school bus involved in Calgary collision with car on Crowchild

  07-11-2024 21:26
  
  The scene has been cleared after a school bus with 40 children onboard collided with a car Thursday at the intersection of Crowchild Trail and Glenmore Trail. The incident took place around 12:35 p.m. A car was knocked onto its side and the driver was trapped inside and needed extrication. A Calgary police spokesperson confirmed that 40 children were on the bus, with two suffering minor injuries that were assessed at the scene. Just before 3 p.m., the city posted on social media that the scene h
  
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• Alberta RCMP reminding motorists about child seat safety - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 21:22 via news.google.com
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• U of L’s Max Bell reopens Tuesday with new upgrades - My Lethbridge Now

  07-11-2024 21:18 via news.google.com
  U of L’s Max Bell reopens Tuesday with new upgrades  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• City of Lethbridge Remembrance Day service level changes - My Lethbridge Now

  07-11-2024 21:17 via news.google.com
  City of Lethbridge Remembrance Day service level changes  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 21:16 via news.google.com
  Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta RCMP encouraging motorists priority child seat safety - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 21:11 via news.google.com
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• Avalanche control testing underway in Rogers Pass

  07-11-2024 21:06
  
  Parks Canada has closed the east Rogers Pass area in British Columbia for avalanche control testing, saying it will cause Trans-Canada Highway closures too. The closure of the Rogers Pass is being done so the Canadian Armed Forces can test the howitzers used for avalanche control. It will run from Thursday to Saturday. "Called a verification shoot, this drill ensures the 105 mm howitzers are firing accurately to protect the highway corridor from avalanches this winter," Parks Canada said in a Fa
  
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• Hurricanes prevail 7-6 over Tigers in wild one in Lethbridge - CTV News Calgary

  07-11-2024 20:46 via news.google.com
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• Hurricanes prevail 7-6 over Tigers in wild one in Lethbridge

  07-11-2024 20:46
  
  The Lethbridge Hurricanes turned a one-night homestand into a wild one-goal victory Wednesday night, defeating  the Medicine Hat Tigers 7-6. The two teams combined for five first period goals, followed by six in the second period,  leaving Medicine Hat with a 6-5 lead at the second intermission. In the third, the Hurricanes scored the equalizer at 6:29, when Leo Braillard scored his second of the night. With just under eight minutes remaining, Cameron Norrie parked one past Harrison Me
  
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• Democrat Kim Schrier wins reelection to US House in Washington - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 20:36 via news.google.com
  Democrat Kim Schrier wins reelection to US House in Washington  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Judicial recount in Surrey-Guildford underway, starting with 28 unreported ballots - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 20:29 via news.google.com
  Judicial recount in Surrey-Guildford underway, starting with 28 unreported ballots  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• TC Energy cuts cost estimate for Southeast Gateway pipeline project

  07-11-2024 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  On a conference call with analysts, CEO François Poirier attributed the lowered cost estimate for Southeast Gateway to "really good project execution."
  
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• Remembrance Day in Calgary: ceremonies to attend and closures to be aware of

  07-11-2024 19:49
  
  Those wishing to mark Remembrance Day by attending a local ceremony have several options this year. Below is a list of some of the ceremonies happening in Calgary on Nov. 11:The Hangar Flight Museum (4629 McCall Way N.E.); Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave. N.W.); King's Own Calgary Regiment (137 Battalion Memorial, North Glenmore Park); Studio Bell National Music Centre (300-851, Fourth St. S.E.); Field of Crosses (Memorial Drive between Th
  
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• Lethbridge Polytechnic’s START Centre receives ASTech award - My Lethbridge Now

  07-11-2024 19:42 via news.google.com
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• India halts some consular visits amid Sikh-Hindu clashes - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 19:35 via news.google.com
  India halts some consular visits amid Sikh-Hindu clashes  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge Polytechnic’s START Centre wins award at ASTech Awards gala - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 19:29 via news.google.com
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• SAIT program focuses on paramedics' mental health

  07-11-2024 19:16
  
  Paramedical students at Calgary's Southern Alberta Institute of Technology are being offered the opportunity to learn more about how to help improve their mental health on the job. For two years, the Before Operational Stress (BOS) program was an elective offering. Now, through research funding accessed by Wayfound Mental Health Group, the eight-module certification program has been adopted by the SAIT's school of health and public safety. "By building mental health training into our students' e
  
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• Senate committee makes major changes to Bloc Québécois supply management bill - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 19:14 via news.google.com
  Senate committee makes major changes to Bloc Québécois supply management bill  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• New attempted murder charge laid in 2023 shootings: Calgary police

  07-11-2024 18:56
  
  New charges have been laid in connection with multiple organized-crime-related shootings in Calgary last year. Police launched an investigation after a driver called in to report a shooting involving two vehicles on westbound Glenmore Trail, near 37 Street S.W. on Sept. 30, 2023, around 2:45 p.m. Both vehicles fled the scene, and no injuries were reported to police. Around 30 minutes later, police responded to a residence in the 100 block of Seton Passage S.E. for another reported shooting.The i
  
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• Calgary to plant 930,000 new tress to increase urban canopy

  07-11-2024 18:55
  
  Calgary is set to see a massive increase in the number of trees throughout the city. The City of Calgary made the announcement on Thursday, saying the move is because of an agreement with the federal government as part of their 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program. The agreement will see Calgary get 930,000 new trees, thanks to nearly $61 million in funding. The trees will help the city move toward its goal of nearly doubling Calgary's urban canopy – the amount of ground sheltered by branches, le
  
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• Calgary to plant 930,000 new trees to increase urban canopy

  07-11-2024 18:55
  
  Calgary is set to see a massive increase in the number of trees throughout the city. The City of Calgary made the announcement on Thursday, saying the move is because of an agreement with the federal government as part of their 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program. The agreement will see Calgary get 930,000 new trees, thanks to nearly $61 million in funding. The trees will help the city move toward its goal of nearly doubling Calgary's urban canopy – the amount of ground sheltered by branches, le
  
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• Calgary to plant 903,000 new tress

  07-11-2024 18:55
  
  Calgary is set to see a massive increase in the number of trees throughout the city. The City of Calgary made the announcement on Thursday, saying the move is because of an agreement with the federal government as part of their 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program. The agreement will see Calgary get 930,000 new trees, thanks to nearly $61 million in funding. The trees will help the city move toward its goal of nearly doubling Calgary's urban canopy – the amount of ground sheltered by branches, le
  
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• Fastball fraud: Woman charged with embezzling from Calgary baseball association

  07-11-2024 18:27
  
  Calgary police say charges have been laid against a woman employed by a local baseball association after more than $125,000 was taken from the organization's accounts. Police allege that Leilani Calmusky, who served as vice-president and treasurer with a Calgary-based girls fastball association, embezzled thousands from the group over a period of two years.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
  
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• Helen Schuler Community Art Gallery features ‘Isolation Series’ exhibit - My Lethbridge Now

  07-11-2024 18:11 via news.google.com
  Helen Schuler Community Art Gallery features ‘Isolation Series’ exhibit  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Lethbridge School Division - Paterson students benefit from unique field trip through E3 initiative - Education News Canada

  07-11-2024 18:05 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge School Division - Paterson students benefit from unique field trip through E3 initiative  Education News Canada
  
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• Appeal denied for man convicted 2020 murder outside Calgary's Portico Lounge

  07-11-2024 17:52
  
  The Alberta Court of Appeal has denied an appeal from Samuel Lugela, who was convicted of second-degree murder in connection with a 2020 shooting.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppAccording to court documents, shots were fired between two vehicles on the street in front of the Portico Hookah Lounge, located in the 1800 block of 35 Street S.E., at 3 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2020. One of the vehicles remained at the scene. Emergency crews found two injured m
  
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• Ticats quarterback Mitchell headlines 2024 CFL all-star squad - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 17:34 via news.google.com
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• Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets - Lethbridge News Now

  07-11-2024 16:29 via news.google.com
  Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Stoney Trail closed due to crash at 17 Avenue S.W.

  07-11-2024 15:50
  
  Stoney Trail was shut down Thursday morning following a serious crash in the southwest. At about 6:30 a.m., emergency services were called to a scene on Calgary's ring road at 17 Avenue near Old Banff Coach Road S.W. Police closed the northbound lanes of the highway for the incident. As of 7:30 a.m., that closure remained in effect. There was also no access to southbound Stoney Trail from Bow Trail S.W., so drivers were advised to take an alternate route.
  
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