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• Alouettes GM Maciocia picks Alexander over Fajardo as starting QB - Lethbridge News Now

  28-11-2024 23:56 via news.google.com
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• Danielle Smith speaks about Alberta’s plans to challenge ‘unconstitutional legislation’

  28-11-2024 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and provincial officials will share an update on the province's response to the federal Impact Assessment Act.
  
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• Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law

  28-11-2024 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal Impact Assessment Act determines whether major resource projects should be approved based on the environmental, economic or social impact each project might have.
  
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• Senior charged in connection with 2 sexual assaults in northeast Calgary

  28-11-2024 22:56
  
  Calgary police have charged a senior in connection with a pair of unrelated sexual assaults in the city's northeast. According to police, a man groped a woman while on a city bus in the community of Martindale on July 11. Police say a man touched a woman in a non-consensual manner while waiting for a city bus at Rundle CTrain Station on Oct. 10. Ghulam Karami, 72, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. Anybody with information about these incidents or other such incidents is asked t
  
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• City of Lethbridge seeks youth group to help recycle Christmas trees for $10K - CTV News Calgary

  28-11-2024 22:25 via news.google.com
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• City of Lethbridge seeks youth group to help recycle Christmas trees for $10K

  28-11-2024 22:25
  
  The City of Lethbridge is looking for a few good Christmas tree recyclers -- and if your group gets chosen, there’s money. The city’s waste and environment department picks up trees every holiday season and has them turned  into wood chips that are distributed to city parks. Any interested youth groups in Lethbridge whose membership is 18 years old and under are encouraged to apply to participate in the one-day blitz across the city to pick up all the Christmas trees that have b
  
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• Drug traffickers targeted and arrested during month-long project - My Lethbridge Now

  28-11-2024 22:10 via news.google.com
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• Hurricanes announce trio of inductees to Wall of Honour - My Lethbridge Now

  28-11-2024 21:50 via news.google.com
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• Alberta banks on entertainment and culture industries: StatsCan

  28-11-2024 21:39
  
  Alberta's entertainment sector is receiving plenty of support from the province, according to Statistics Canada. Recent data shows cultural industries including magazines, film and television have contributed nearly $2.5 billion to Alberta's economy and secured more than 19,000 jobs in the province.Sign up for breaking news emails from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertipsThe Alberta government spent more than $4.2 million on locally produced film and television shows, books, magazines and
  
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• Christmas comes early for Calgary kids thanks to Make-A-Wish

  28-11-2024 21:28
  
  Thirteen Alberta children were gifted a customized Christmas tree and a pile of presents on Thursday morning as part of Make-A-Wish Canada’s Trees of Joy event. Make-A-Wish helps children with critical illnesses by granting requests made by them or their families.  The organization's annual Canada’s Trees of Joy event pairs recipients up with local donors to get in the Christmas spirit. "Each wish child designed their own tree, and we have the sponsors decorating the tree to tho
  
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• Report on hazing in sports shows disconnect between policy and reality - Lethbridge News Now

  28-11-2024 21:22 via news.google.com
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• Multiple carbon monoxide alarms force evacuation of southeast Calgary residential building, northeast Calgary home and school

  28-11-2024 21:09
  
  Calgary fire crews responded to multiple carbon monoxide alarms Thursday across the city. At 11:30 a.m., fire crews were called to a 48-unit residence at 4975 130 Ave. S.E. by a number of residents whose alarms had gone off. Crews discovered the CO levels were at 200 parts per million (ppm) in the lobby and as high as 520 ppm in the hallways and common areas of the building. Crews activated fire alarms and everyone in the building was evacuated to a nearby building. ATCO was called to the scene
  
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• Carbon monoxide alarm forces evacuation of southeast Calgary building

  28-11-2024 21:09
  
  Calgary fire crews responded to a carbon monoxide alarm Thursday morning in the city’s southeast. At 11:30 a.m., fire crews were called to 4975 130 Avenue S.E. Crews discovered the CO levels were at 300 parts per million. Everyone in the building was evacuated to a nearby building. ATCO was called to the scene to investigate. This is a developing story that will be updated throughout the afternoon.
  
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• ‘Clearly identifiable signs’: Quebec report highlights domestic violence risk factors - Lethbridge News Now

  28-11-2024 20:57 via news.google.com
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• Month-long Lethbridge police project leads to 26 arrests, 63 charges, seizure of drugs - CTV News Calgary

  28-11-2024 20:20 via news.google.com
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• Month-long Lethbridge police project leads to 26 arrests, 63 charges, seizure of drugs

  28-11-2024 20:20
  
  A month-long project undertaken by Lethbridge police has resulted in 26 people arrested, 63 criminal charges filed and more than $95, 5000 worth of drugs seized. The project was a city-wide endeavour that targeted street-level drug traffickers in an effort to disrupt the distribution of drugs in the community, along with the resulting crime and disorder that follows. The operation, which was launched in mid-October and finished earlier this week, featured a series of short-term investigations an
  
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• Lethbridge Police arrest 26, seize over $95,000 in drugs during enforcement project - Lethbridge News Now

  28-11-2024 19:40 via news.google.com
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• Canadian soldiers leave Edmonton for Latvia as part of ongoing mission to support NATO

  28-11-2024 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Operation Reassurance first began in 2014.
  
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• Calgary university in talks for Western Canada's first optometry school

  28-11-2024 19:06
  
  A Calgary university envisions being home to Western Canada's first optometry school. Mount Royal University and the University of Waterloo, in Ontario, recently signed a memorandum of understanding, putting the idea in their sights. "A new school of optometry will not only address our province's growing need for skilled optometrists, but also ensure that diverse communities—particularly in rural and underserved areas—have improved access to essential vision care and comprehensive he
  
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• Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says - Lethbridge News Now

  28-11-2024 19:05 via news.google.com
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• City of Lethbridge exploring funding options for Lethbridge & District Exhibition - Lethbridge News Now

  28-11-2024 18:57 via news.google.com
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• Alberta has won again, so check your tickets

  28-11-2024 18:43
  
  Another lucky ticket was bought in Alberta, lottery officials said Thursday. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation said a $1-million prize was won from a ticket bought in the province for the Nov. 27 Lotto 6-49 draw. Anyone who bought their ticket in Calgary or Edmonton is out of luck, however, as the company says it was purchased somewhere outside both cities.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Downloa
  
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• Traveller Plaited Hair projected winner of Blood Tribe chief election - Lethbridge News Now

  28-11-2024 18:35 via news.google.com
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• Illuminate the holidays with Nikka Yuko’s Winter Lights Festival - My Lethbridge Now

  28-11-2024 18:21 via news.google.com
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• Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

  28-11-2024 17:25
  
  The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying striking employees off as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark. In a notice to members posted Monday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers called the layoffs a "scare tactic" and said it's looking into the situation.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppCanada Post spokeswoman Lisa Liu confirmed the layoffs, saying they are tempora
  
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• Cranbrook, B.C., man faces charges in Canada Day crash that killed Calgarian

  28-11-2024 17:02
  
  A 34-year-old Cranbrook man is facing impaired driving charges in connection with a fatal crash on Canada Day. Just before 11:30 p.m. on July 1, police say the man was driving east when he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head on with a westbound SUV. The 42-year-old driver of the SUV, a Calgary man, was killed. His wife suffered non-life-threatening injuries.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips The information you need to know, sent directly to you:
  
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• Driver in life-threatening condition after crash near John Laurie Boulevard

  28-11-2024 16:38
  
  Calgary police are investigating after a serious northwest crash sent a driver to hospital in life-threatening condition. Officials say the crash took place at about 6:30 a.m. on 14 Street near John Laurie Boulevard N.W. No other vehicles were involved. As of 8:30 a.m., the southbound lanes of 14 Street remain closed for the police investigation.
  
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• Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository - Lethbridge News Now

  28-11-2024 16:27 via news.google.com
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• Snow routes ended in Lethbridge Wednesday afternoon - My Lethbridge Now

  28-11-2024 16:04 via news.google.com
  Snow routes ended in Lethbridge Wednesday afternoon  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Raymond scores in OT as Red Wings beat Flames 2-1

  28-11-2024 15:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The game appeared headed to a shootout until Calgary was penalized with 1:54 left in overtime for having too many men on the ice.
  
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• Elections Alberta preparing for byelection already affected by postal strike

  28-11-2024 15:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The office has a plan in motion to inform residents using print, radio, media and online ads, and by distributing flyers across the riding with general information.
  
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• Freezing fog creates near-zero visibility and slick roads early Thursday

  28-11-2024 15:11
  
  Drivers in Calgary woke up to a thick layer of freezing fog. Freezing fog can occur when saturated air (fog) forms in temperatures below freezing and, similar to freezing drizzle, deposits a layer of rime or glaze (ice) on surfaces that are also below freezing. This scenario can be especially dangerous for drivers as it produces icy surfaces in conditions of low visibility.The winds in and around Calgary were minimal early Thursday and, without any mixing of the air closer to the surface, the fr
  
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• Oil and gas industry not broadly consulted on Alberta plan to challenge federal emissions cap

  28-11-2024 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Companies are still digesting Premier Danielle Smith's move to announce a forthcoming motion under the province's Sovereignty Act.
  
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• Canadian soldier dies of medical complications in Belgium

  28-11-2024 13:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Armed Forces said in a statement that Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died on Monday.
  
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• Poilievre calls two-month GST break inflationary, says Tories will vote against it

  28-11-2024 12:38
  
  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will vote against Liberal legislation to remove the federal sales tax off a slew of items over the holidays. The government introduced the bill in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, and it's expected to be debated today.Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one placeThe two-month tax break covers dozens of items commonly purchased over the holidays, including children's clothes and toys, video games and consoles, Christmas trees,
  
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• Liberals, NDP expected to pass GST holiday in House of Commons today, without $250 rebate

  28-11-2024 12:38
  
  Legislation to create a two-month-long GST holiday is expected to pass today. The bill was introduced on behalf of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, with the help of the NDP to at least temporarily stop debate on a Conservative filibuster.Top headlines on Canadian politics, all in one placeThe NDP only agreed to support the bill after Freeland separated the GST break from a promise to also send $250 to most working Canadians in the spring. The NDP
  
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• 'Let me rot in Canada,' pleads Canadian ISIS suspect from secret Syrian prison

  28-11-2024 11:00
  
  Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part investigation in which CTV W5's Avery Haines tells the story of Jack Letts, a Canadian Muslim convert currently in a Syrian jail after he was accused of being a member of the Islamic State. Part two focuses on how W5 found Letts in one of Syria's secret prisons, and his plea to return to Canada to face justice. For years, Sally Lane and John Letts have feared their son Jack is dead—and no one has told them. Their fears lingered in my mind a
  
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• Sydonie "Syd" Helgeson Obituary | Nov 28, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  28-11-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  Sydonie "Syd" Helgeson Obituary | Nov 28, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• Michael David Obituary | Nov 28, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  28-11-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Marguerite Hunt Obituary | Nov 28, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  28-11-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  Marguerite Hunt Obituary | Nov 28, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• Liza Chomos Obituary | Nov 28, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  28-11-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  Liza Chomos Obituary | Nov 28, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• Pedestrian killed after being hit by two vehicles while crossing Elbow Drive

  28-11-2024 06:01
  
  Calgary police say a pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing Elbow Drive S.W. on Wednesday evening. The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was walking west across the road at the intersection of 61 Avenue S.W. in a marked crosswalk. Police say he was hit by a southbound Ford Escape. The driver, a woman in her 80s, stopped to help the pedestrian, but he was hit a second time by a southbound Pontiac Vibe driven by a woman in her 70s. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Both of the dri
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in southwest Calgary

  28-11-2024 06:01
  
  Calgary police say a man died at the scene after being struck by a vehicle in the southwest. It happened on Wednesday around 7 p.m. at Elbow Drive and 61st Avenue. According to police, the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and no impairment is suspected. Traffic was shut down in both directions along Elbow Drive between 61st and 63rd avenues. Drivers were advised to use alternate routes.
  
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• Community concerned with lack of safety at Elbow Drive S.W. crossing

  28-11-2024 06:01
  
  Meadowlark Park residents say a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Wednesday night was just the latest incident at a very dangerous crossing.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppAt 7 p.m., a pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was walking west across Elbow Drive near the intersection of 61 Avenue S.W. in a marked crosswalk. Police say he was hit by a southbound Ford Escape. The driver, a woman in her 80s, stopped to help the pedestrian, but he was hit a s
  
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• Community concerned at lack of safety at Elbow Drive S.W. crossing

  28-11-2024 06:01
  
  Meadowlark Park residents say a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Wednesday night was just the latest incident at a very dangerous crossing.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppAt 7 p.m., a pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was walking west across Elbow Drive near the intersection of 61 Avenue S.W. in a marked crosswalk. Police say he was hit by a southbound Ford Escape. The driver, a woman in her 80s, stopped to help the pedestrian, but he was hit a s
  
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• Man helping fellow motorist dies after being pinned under vehicle

  28-11-2024 06:00
  
  A man died after being pinned under a vehicle while trying to help another motorist in northwest Calgary. Police were called to Crowchild Trail just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Police say they received numerous calls about a man pinned under a vehicle on northbound Crowchild, just beyond 5th Avenue. EMS say by the time they got to the pinned man, he was already dead. Assistance from fire crews was required to reach him. Police say the victim had pulled over to help another driver who was stopped
  
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• Good Samaritan killed in tragic accident while helping stranded Calgary driver

  28-11-2024 06:00
  
  Calgary police say a Good Samaritan who stopped to help another motorist was killed in an accident on Wednesday night. The driver of a Toyota Prius pulled over on northbound Crowchild Trail near Fifth Avenue at 8 p.m. to help someone whose vehicle had broken down in the right lane. As the Toyota driver exited his vehicle, it began to roll backwards. "The man attempted to stop the Toyota from rolling and became pinned underneath the vehicle," police said in a news release. Though a number of byst
  
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• Calgary man dead following tragic incident while helping stranded driver

  28-11-2024 06:00
  
  A man died after being pinned under a vehicle while trying to help another motorist in northwest Calgary.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 AppPolice were called to Crowchild Trail just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Police say they received numerous calls about a man pinned under a vehicle on northbound Crowchild, just beyond Fifth Avenue. EMS say by the time they got to the pinned m
  
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• Lucas Raymond scores in OT as Red Wings beat Flames 2-1

  28-11-2024 05:33
  
  Lucas Raymond scored a power-play goal at 3:35 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Wednesday night. Alex DeBrincat scored a first-period power-play goal and also assisted on Raymond’s game-winner for Detroit. Cam Talbot made 24 saves in the Red Wings’ third victory in four games. Connor Zary’s power-play goal with 2:48 remaining tied the score and Dan Vladar made 25 saves for Calgary, which has lost two straight following a four-game winning str
  
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• It's shaping up to be a cold Thursday but hang in there—next week will be better

  28-11-2024 04:53
  
  Wednesday was below normal (the high was -7 C and normal is 0 C). It will be colder still for Thursday with a high of -13 and mainly cloudy skies.A ridge of high pressure and the chinook machine will start to kick in on the weekend—likely late Saturday. I'm sure you have noticed quite a discrepancy in all the forecasts regarding how warm it will get. The weather models are not in agreement at all. Here is a look at the most likely scenario for the upcoming warmup.   I will continue to
  
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