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• Conservationists call for greater transparency, systemic review of Calgary Zoo

  13-11-2024 23:55
  
  The sudden death of a two-year-old gorilla at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has prompted some conservation experts to push for change. The zoo said on Tuesday that Eyara, a female western lowland gorilla, had been injured while moving between back-of-house spaces.  Despite the efforts to save her, Eyara ultimately died as a result of her injuries. The zoo declined to share any further details about the gorilla's fatal injuries or what caused them, saying an investigation is underway and
  
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• Calgary Wild FC adds local talent to roster with Sarah Keilty-Dilling, Grace Stordy

  13-11-2024 23:48
  
  Sarah Keilty-Dilling grew up in the Calgary community of Oakridge. Grace Stordy was also raised in the southwest, in Willow Park. Both were crazy about soccer from a young age and wondered if they'd ever be able to play professionally in front of their hometown fans. Thanks to Wild FC, who begin play in 2025, that dream is now a reality as the duo are the latest signings by Calgary's newest soccer team. The 31-year-old Keilty-Dilling is a goalkeeper and says this is an unbelievable day. "Honestl
  
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• Human trafficking is not just a big city problem, RCMP says

  13-11-2024 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP investigators say the arrest of a Cochrane, Alta man on charges of human trafficking shows its not just a big city problem.
  
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• YMCA Lethbridge supports community belonging and well-being - Bridge City News

  13-11-2024 23:26 via news.google.com
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• Calgary's tech sector celebrated at Innovation Week YYC

  13-11-2024 23:05
  
  Wednesday marked the start of Innovation Week in Calgary, Platform Calgary's celebration of the people, startups, scaleups and technologies that are defining the city's future "I think Calgarians don't know enough about all these great new technology companies that are being built in their backyard," said Terry Rock, Platform Calgary's president and CEO. "Maybe they're starting to hear about the hype, and this is a week to celebrate those companies and the people behind them." Organizers say Cal
  
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• Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Kodiaks Cake Bake Off returns this holiday season - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 22:04 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Kodiaks Cake Bake Off returns this holiday season  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Average rental prices in Lethbridge down slightly in October - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 22:02 via news.google.com
  Average rental prices in Lethbridge down slightly in October  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Vandalism could delay Sylvan Lake’s winter holiday kickoff

  13-11-2024 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Since 2017, Sylvan Lake has hosted a winter village featuring as many as 300,000 lights.
  
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• Giving Machines coming to Lethbridge this holiday season - Lethbridge News Now

  13-11-2024 21:19 via news.google.com
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• Investigation underway after Alberta Innovates hit by cyberattack

  13-11-2024 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The provincially funded organization provides grants and programming.
  
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• PBR Canada’s Elite Cup Series returns to Lethbridge - Bridge City News

  13-11-2024 21:10 via news.google.com
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• Server with ‘heart of gold’ mourned after truck crash at Fort McMurray restaurant

  13-11-2024 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  A spokesperson for Boston Pizza International Inc. issued a statement to Global News about the tragic incident.
  
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• ‘Shooting star’ seen above southern Alberta’s skies - Lethbridge News Now

  13-11-2024 20:29 via news.google.com
  ‘Shooting star’ seen above southern Alberta’s skies  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• PBR South Country Co-op Showdown returns to Lethbridge for 2025 - Lethbridge News Now

  13-11-2024 20:23 via news.google.com
  PBR South Country Co-op Showdown returns to Lethbridge for 2025  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Fireball' meteor lights up Calgary's sky

  13-11-2024 19:44
  
  Some Calgary residents caught what appeared to be a meteor streaking across the sky early on Wednesday morning. Multiple CTV News viewers sent in video that showed a light moving through the sky above the city just after 6:30 a.m. A bright flash is seen, illuminating the night sky, before it faded back into darkness, disappearing from view. Robyn Foret, the president of the Calgary Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, said after reviewing the videos of the event, they can confirm
  
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• 'Fireball': Meteor appears to streak across Calgary sky

  13-11-2024 19:44
  
  Some Calgary residents caught what appeared to be a meteor streaking across the sky early on Wednesday morning. Multiple CTV News viewers sent in video that showed a light moving through the sky above the city just after 6:30 a.m. A bright flash is seen, illuminating the night sky, before it faded back into darkness, disappearing from view. Shannon Bibe caught a video of the event on her backyard camera at her home in the community of Richmond. Bibe said she did not see the fireball firsthand, b
  
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• Olympic Plaza skating rink closed this winter

  13-11-2024 19:33
  
  Calgarians who head to Olympic Plaza to skate will have to alter their plans this winter. "Olympic Plaza will look a bit different this winter with no skating or Christmas tree due to the upcoming closure of the plaza at the beginning of January 2025 as part of the Arts Commons Transformation project," said the city of Calgary in a news releaase.  However, Calgary isn’t lacking options for those looking to lace up. If you want to skate downtown, you can head to Barb Scott Park, Prince
  
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• Meteor lights up the skies over Alberta

  13-11-2024 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Video of a meteor streaking across the sky in southern Alberta was caught on many dashcams and home security cameras Wednesday morning.
  
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• City and CUPE members ratify four year agreement - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 19:16 via news.google.com
  City and CUPE members ratify four year agreement  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Lethbridge Police seek help locating woman wanted on outstanding warrants - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 19:12 via news.google.com
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• Lethbridge and District Exhibition announces new food and beverage provider - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 19:11 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge and District Exhibition announces new food and beverage provider  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival celebrates 30 years - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 19:11 via news.google.com
  Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival celebrates 30 years  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Council approves new Waste Management plan for the city - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 19:10 via news.google.com
  Council approves new Waste Management plan for the city  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Lethbridge updates roughly 40-year-old bicycle bylaw - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 19:09 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge updates roughly 40-year-old bicycle bylaw  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• LFES hosting Coffee with the Community event Wednesday - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 18:54 via news.google.com
  LFES hosting Coffee with the Community event Wednesday  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Woman wanted by Lethbridge police

  13-11-2024 18:35
  
  Lethbridge police are looking for a woman wanted on outstanding warrants. Officials say Layla Grace Whelan, 36, was originally arrested and charged in connection with a break-and-enter on July 6. Police say she was granted bail last month, but soon breached one of the conditions of her release. Whelan's current whereabouts are unknown and attempts to locate her have not been successful, police said. Anyone who know where she could be is asked to call police at 403-328-4444. Anonymous tips can al
  
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• Black bear spotted in southwest Calgary caught, euthanized

  13-11-2024 18:15
  
  A black bear seen wandering in the Calgary community of Woodlands has been euthanized. Officials with Fish and Wildlife set up a trap in nearby Fish Creek Provincial Park on Oct. 26 after the bear was seen at homes along Woodacres Drive S.W. The initial trap was removed on Oct. 31 after the bear seemingly moved on, but two traps were then set on Nov. 4 after people spotted the bear again. Fish and Wildlife officials said on Nov. 6 that the bear had not displayed aggressive or defensive behaviour
  
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• The world's first governments arose to keep people safe — so let's do more of that, rural MLA tells colleagues

  13-11-2024 17:05
  
  Countryside crime statistics point to a need for governments to seek guidance from deep within their collective core, the Alberta legislature heard recently from UCP side of the chamber. Grant Hunter, the member for Taber-Warner in southeastern Alberta, said protecting people and their property is a foundational role of governments everywhere. "When civilizations first made their collective decisions to forgo a portion of their individualistic tendencies and band together, it was with the intent
  
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• Police searching for Lethbridge woman on outstanding warrants - Lethbridge News Now

  13-11-2024 17:05 via news.google.com
  Police searching for Lethbridge woman on outstanding warrants  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Police seeking public assistance to locate wanted subject - https://www.lethbridgepolice.ca/

  13-11-2024 16:50 via news.google.com
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• Randy Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner

  13-11-2024 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with quality people and always be open-minded.
  
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• Calgary zoo officials mourning loss of female lowland gorilla - Lethbridge News Now

  13-11-2024 16:32 via news.google.com
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• 10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Nov. 15-17, 2024)

  13-11-2024 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: Grape Escape Wine, Beer & Spirits FestivalWhat: Head to the BMO Centre for Grape Escape, Calgary's largest premium wine, spirits and beer-tasting event. When: Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Where: BMO Centre, Halls E & F, Stampede Park.      View this post on Instagram          &nbs
  
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• Cochrane RCMP lay charges in human trafficking investigation

  13-11-2024 16:22
  
  Alberta RCMP say charges have been laid in connection with a human trafficking investigation. Cochrane RCMP are expected to share details about the case on Wednesday. This is a developing story and we will have more details when they are available…
  
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• Agricultural education receives government funding as food demand grows

  13-11-2024 16:17
  
  The provincial and federal government is handing out funding to Alberta 4-H to help promote careers in agriculture. Agriculture Minister R.J. Sigurdson made the announcement in Calgary on Tuesday, saying by the mid-century, global demand for food could increase by 40 to 50 per cent or more. "We know that Alberta is a net exporter. We have the highest quality food products in the world," he said. "We know that as demand continues to rise, our trading partners are going to be looking to Alberta to
  
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• Suncor Energy earnings rise to $2B in 3rd quarter

  13-11-2024 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Suncor says its upstream production for the quarter totalled approximately 828,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
  
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• Warm and dry in southern Alberta Wednesday with some precipitation overnight

  13-11-2024 15:56
  
  Wednesday will be very similar to Tuesday in southern Alberta with warm and dry conditions expected. More snow and rain is forecast for the southern B.C. interior linked to a Pacific low pressure system. That precipitation has prompted winter storm warnings along some higher elevation highways, including Kootenay Pass. Most of that moisture will stay on the windward (or western) side of the Rockies for Wednesday, and warm and dry air will flow down into Alberta elevating temperatures.That low pr
  
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• Alberta to announce plan to speed up home building

  13-11-2024 15:40
  
  The Alberta government is set to announce a new initiative to help build homes in the province. Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon will be unveiling the details of the plan at the McDougall Centre in Calgary on Wednesday. He will be joined by executives from the Building Industry and Land Development Association, a group that represents home builders, land developers and other companies involved in the construction industry.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News,
  
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• Alberta announces online portal to report red tape, home-building delays

  13-11-2024 15:40
  
  Alberta has introduced a new online portal that the province says will allow developers, municipalities and other housing partners to report red tape and unnecessary home-building delays. The province says the Stop Housing Delays online portal will help identify areas that are preventing "fast and efficient residential construction." "The Stop Housing Delays portal will allow Alberta’s government to hear directly from developers, municipalities and other partners on where delays are happen
  
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• Hockey Canada summit to address sexism, gender-based violence, homophobia, transphobia

  13-11-2024 15:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  A summit is taking place in Ottawa to talk about unhealthy outcomes in hockey culture.
  
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• Renowned author Margaret Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum

  13-11-2024 15:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Atwood said she hesitates to make blanket statements about what drives the American people because there are starkly different histories and sensibilities in every region.
  
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• Canucks’ Pettersson marks birthday with 2 points in 3-1 win over Flames

  13-11-2024 14:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Flames have just three wins in their last 11.
  
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• Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General’s Literary Awards

  13-11-2024 14:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canada Council for the Arts announced winners across seven categories, in both official languages. The writers, translators and illustrators of winning books receive $25,000.
  
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• Pettersson and Brannstrom have a goal and assist each and Canucks top Flames 3-1

  13-11-2024 14:44
  
  Elias Pettersson tied the game on the power play early in the second period and assisted on Erik Brannstrom’s goal in the third as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Tuesday night. Pius Suter also scored for the Canucks while J.T. Miller had two assists. Vancouver goaltender Kevin Lankinen stopped 28 shots. Justin Kirkland scored for Calgary and Flames goalie Dan Vladar made 29 saves.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppBrannstr
  
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• Sixth edition of Brighter Together local business survey launches Wednesday - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 14:27 via news.google.com
  Sixth edition of Brighter Together local business survey launches Wednesday  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Celebrating the latest LFES recruit graduates - My Lethbridge Now

  13-11-2024 14:25 via news.google.com
  Celebrating the latest LFES recruit graduates  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Canadian veterans say mental health struggles can be overcome

  13-11-2024 14:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Survivors of mental health crises related to military service say help is available and it's crucial to seek it.
  
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• 'No yellow brick road': Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum

  13-11-2024 13:25
  
  Margaret Atwood has been called prescient — particularly when it comes to her famous 1985 dystopia "The Handmaid's Tale" and the recent rollback of reproductive rights in the United States — but the renowned Canadian author says her predictive powers failed her ahead of last week's U.S. election, which delivered Donald Trump another White House win. "I searched. I invoked, 'Oh God, let it be sun.' But it was darkness all around," she said to laughter Tuesday night at a forum hosted b
  
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• 'Darkness all around': Margaret Atwood weighs in on U.S. election

  13-11-2024 13:25
  
  Margaret Atwood has been called prescient — particularly when it comes to her famous 1985 dystopia "The Handmaid's Tale" and the recent rollback of reproductive rights in the United States — but the renowned Canadian author says her predictive powers failed her ahead of last week's U.S. election, which delivered Donald Trump another White House win. "I searched. I invoked, 'Oh God, let it be sun.' But it was darkness all around," she said to laughter Tuesday night at a forum hosted b
  
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• Hockey Canada summit to tackle sexism, gender-based violence, homophobia, transphobia

  13-11-2024 13:12
  
  You can play the game hard and also be respectful of differences is the message Normand Hector wants to send at Hockey Canada's second Beyond The Boards summit. Hector is Thursday's keynote speaker kicking off a two-day summit in Ottawa about unhealthy outcomes in hockey culture.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppHector is a gay, Black man from Saint John, N.B., whose drag persona "Normani" performed at the 2022 Memorial Cup and at a Pride Night host
  
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