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• Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable right now, but solutions on the table in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting

  29-11-2024 23:44
  
  During a surprise dinner at Mar-a-Lago, representatives of the federal government were told U.S. tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump administration cannot be avoided in the immediacy - as Trump voraciously believes in the effectiveness of tariffs - but solutions in the longer term are on the table particularly if the border is secured, two government sources who were at the meeting tell CTV News.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppPrime Minister Ju
  
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• Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable in short term in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting

  29-11-2024 23:44
  
  During a surprise dinner at Mar-a-Lago, representatives of the federal government were told U.S. tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump administration cannot be avoided in the immediate term, two government sources tell CTV News. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Trump and members of his team on Friday evening in West Palm Beach, Fla., where sources say border security and trade were discussed.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Sign up for brea
  
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• Major junior hockey players can now join NCAA Division I teams; stakeholders weigh in

  29-11-2024 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  NCAA Division I hockey is being opened up to Canadian major-junior athletes. That's sparking a wave of change in hockey's development systems across North America.
  
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• Western Slam basketball tournament tips off in Lethbridge

  29-11-2024 23:04
  
  The inaugural Western Slam tournament got underway Thursday evening at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. It's the first men's NCAA basketball tournament to be held in Lethbridge. Hundreds of fans turned out. "We really got to credit the folks here in Lethbridge, the city government and the people at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. It was really kind of their vision to want to bring this event up here and working with us to kind of help organize and get them and pull the teams together," said Matt Holmes
  
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• 'We love this material that we work with': Artists showcase their work with molten glass

  29-11-2024 22:43
  
  Julia Reimer and Tyler Rock are opening the doors of their Firebrand Glass Studio in Diamond Valley for an open house November 30th where visitors can see how objects are made out of glass. It's an annual holiday event for anyone curious about how objects are created. "People can come and watch demonstrations," said Reimer. "Glass is something that is around us and in every part of our life, from the glasses that we drink out of, to the windows that are in our homes but often people don't really
  
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• Good Samaritan killed in Calgary crash was ‘a good man’ say friends

  29-11-2024 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Friends have identified Ahmad Khalid Ghulam Farooq of Calgary as the good Samaritan who died tragically after stopping to help another driver whose vehicle had broken down.
  
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• John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC amid drone-spying scandal

  29-11-2024 22:11
  
  In the end, John Herdman saw the writing on the wall and walked away from it. Embroiled in the Paris Olympic drone-spying scandal that has already cost Canadian women's coach Bev Priestman her job, Herdman resigned Friday as coach of Toronto FC.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top storiesWith the scandal not going away, Herdman opted to step aside rather than have the matter around his neck like an albatross. Canada Soccer announced July 31 that it had reta
  
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• CP NewsAlert: John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC - Lethbridge News Now

  29-11-2024 22:03 via news.google.com
  CP NewsAlert: John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta RCMP investigate hit-and-run involving 15-year-old girl

  29-11-2024 21:50
  
  Coronation RCMP are investigating after a 15-year-old was reportedly hit by a vehicle on Thursday. At around 8:44 p.m. on Nov. 28, police received a report that a youth had been hit by a vehicle on Highway 12 in the town of Consort. Preliminary investigation suggests that she was hit by a vehicle. Police and EMS attended the scene, and she was transported to hospital in Calgary in serious but non-life-threatening condition. Anyone who might have dash-cam footage from Highway 12, between 8 p.m. a
  
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• CPKC crews doing rail work in Lethbridge County - My Lethbridge Now

  29-11-2024 21:12 via news.google.com
  CPKC crews doing rail work in Lethbridge County  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Hurricanes trade Busch for draft pick - My Lethbridge Now

  29-11-2024 21:11 via news.google.com
  Hurricanes trade Busch for draft pick  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Unattended candle led to fire inside Lethbridge home: officials - CTV News Calgary

  29-11-2024 21:09 via news.google.com
  Unattended candle led to fire inside Lethbridge home: officials  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Unattended candle led to fire inside Lethbridge home: officials

  29-11-2024 21:09
  
  An investigation is underway after a fire at a Lethbridge home on Friday. At around 4:30 a.m., Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) responded to reports of a fire at the 1800 block of 18 Avenue North. The family at the home called 911 reporting smoke in the residence before leaving safely. Firefighters from four stations arrived. Preliminary investigation suggested that an unattended candle igited a fire, damaging a wall.  Crews were able to extinguish the fire, limiting the damage
  
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• City of Lethbridge introduces ‘Goosinator’ unit to address goose-related issues at Henderson Lake - Lethbridge News Now

  29-11-2024 20:38 via news.google.com
  City of Lethbridge introduces ‘Goosinator’ unit to address goose-related issues at Henderson Lake  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Chinook Blast returns to downtown Calgary for fifth year in 2025 with new layout

  29-11-2024 20:27
  
  Chinook Blast is back for a fifth year in 2025, but with a new downtown winter footprint. With Olympic Plaza under construction, the frosty festival is relocating the sports and day time portion of its lengthy list of events to The Confluence. Between Jan. 31 and Feb. 17, downtown Calgary will come alive with live music, theatre, food, sports, art installations and other stuff. According to its website, “The Confluence will be the new hub for day time and sporting programs, previously held
  
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• Canadian oil and gas drilling activity to reach 10-year high in 2025: industry group

  29-11-2024 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, which represents drilling and service rig companies, says it expects a total of 6,604 wells to be drilled in Western Canada in 2025.
  
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• Hurricanes trade forward Shea Busch to Silvertips for draft pick - Lethbridge News Now

  29-11-2024 20:03 via news.google.com
  Hurricanes trade forward Shea Busch to Silvertips for draft pick  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Lethbridge police asked to probe apparent mismanagement linked to new convention centre - Calgary Herald

  29-11-2024 19:51 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge police asked to probe apparent mismanagement linked to new convention centre  Calgary Herald
  
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• Fire crews respond to early morning residential fire - My Lethbridge Now

  29-11-2024 19:47 via news.google.com
  Fire crews respond to early morning residential fire  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Kodiaks set for final games of first semester - My Lethbridge Now

  29-11-2024 19:42 via news.google.com
  Kodiaks set for final games of first semester  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• City’s new tool for managing waterfowl challenges takes flight - City of Lethbridge

  29-11-2024 19:42 via news.google.com
  City’s new tool for managing waterfowl challenges takes flight  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Kelowna to host 2026 Memorial Cup, Lethbridge Hurricanes’ bid unsuccessful - My Lethbridge Now

  29-11-2024 19:41 via news.google.com
  Kelowna to host 2026 Memorial Cup, Lethbridge Hurricanes’ bid unsuccessful  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Calgary fighters thankful to enter ring under safer conditions

  29-11-2024 19:40
  
  A group of Calgary fighters are thankful to be able to enter the ring under a properly sanctioned event this weekend after the organization they were training under was suspended by Boxing Alberta for two years due to safety concerns.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 AppCalgary's Southpaw Family Fitness & Boxing Gym is now stepping up to help host several beginner fighters on
  
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• Calgary fighters thankful to enter ring under safe conditions after Ultra Boxing event cancelled

  29-11-2024 19:40
  
  A group of Calgary fighters are thankful to be able to enter the ring under a properly sanctioned event this weekend after the organization they were training under was suspended by Boxing Alberta for two years due to safety concerns.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 AppCalgary's Southpaw Family Fitness & Boxing Gym is now stepping up to help host several beginner fighters on
  
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• Calgary fighters thankful to enter ring after 'highly dangerous' boxing event cancelled

  29-11-2024 19:40
  
  A group of Calgary fighters are thankful to be able to enter the ring under a properly sanctioned event this weekend after the organization they were training under was suspended by Boxing Alberta for two years due to safety concerns.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 AppCalgary's Southpaw Family Fitness & Boxing Gym is now stepping up to help host several beginner fighters on
  
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• Silvertips acquire Penn State commit Shea Busch from Lethbridge - Canadian Hockey League

  29-11-2024 19:21 via news.google.com
  Silvertips acquire Penn State commit Shea Busch from Lethbridge  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Hurricanes Trade Busch for Draft Pick - Canadian Hockey League

  29-11-2024 19:00 via news.google.com
  Hurricanes Trade Busch for Draft Pick  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Lethbridge fire crews respond to residential fire - Lethbridge News Now

  29-11-2024 18:56 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge fire crews respond to residential fire  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Animal Services resources strained after rescuing six dogs - My Lethbridge Now

  29-11-2024 18:20 via news.google.com
  Animal Services resources strained after rescuing six dogs  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Kittens found abandoned in boxes in Lethbridge park - Lethbridge News Now

  29-11-2024 17:54 via news.google.com
  Kittens found abandoned in boxes in Lethbridge park  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek running for re-election

  29-11-2024 17:10
  
  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek has announced she will run for re-election in the next municipal election in 2025. In the announcement Friday, Gondek said she's been a "steadfast champion" for the city since being elected. She also said she's learned a lot during her time in office. "I’m prepared to tackle the important work that needs to be done, including improving communication between city hall and Calgarians, supporting those who need it most," she wrote in a statement. This is a breaking
  
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• Canadian news publishers suing ChatGPT developer OpenAI

  29-11-2024 16:39
  
  A coalition of Canadian news publishers is suing OpenAI for using news content to train its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence system. The coalition includes The Canadian Press, Torstar, Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top storiesThe outlets say in a joint statement that OpenAI is regularly breaching copyright by scraping large amounts of content from Canadian media. The statement says OpenAI is profit
  
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• $138,500 being donated to food security programs in southern Alberta - Lethbridge News Now

  29-11-2024 16:29 via news.google.com
  $138,500 being donated to food security programs in southern Alberta  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Temperatures to rise more than 20 degrees in less than 2 days

  29-11-2024 16:01
  
  A weather pattern with both persistent Arctic air and an ample supply of moisture have left Albertans with a much different weather story than they started the month with. Daytimes highs in Calgary have been well below seasonal and also below freezing for over a week, a trend that will continue until Sunday. Light snow fell overnight Friday and that, along with mist made for a slippery start across the city. An incoming system prompted snowfall warnings for north and central B.C. and Alberta wit
  
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• Black Friday deals look to appeal to budget-friendly Calgary shoppers

  29-11-2024 15:51
  
  Black Friday sales are in full swing as annual shopping holiday returns, and Calgary retailers are competing harder than ever to coax budget-conscience shoppers into a deal.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppFor big box retailers like Best Buy, they've noticed customers are more concerned with saving than ever, prompting them to bump up the sales. "I think it's not lost on anyone that this year has been a little challenging on people. Everyone is try
  
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• Multiple crashes reported on Deerfoot Trail

  29-11-2024 15:28
  
  Calgary police say there are at least three major crashes on Deerfoot Trail on Friday morning as frigid overnight temperatures likely led to icy conditions in many areas. Officials have not provided any details about the exact number of vehicles involved or if there are any injuries. One incident in the northbound lanes of the highway near Airport Trail has caused a traffic back up.UPDATE: Traffic incident on NB Deerfoot Tr approaching Airport Tr NE, blocking multiple lanes. Expect delays in the
  
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• Cucumbers sold in Ontario, other provinces recalled over possible salmonella contamination

  29-11-2024 15:26
  
  A U.S. company is recalling cucumbers sold in Ontario and other Canadian provinces due to possible salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Sunfed Produce, LLC is recalling whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in either bulk cardboard containers with a “SunFed” label or black plastic crates with a sticker reading “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” According to a news release issued by the company, the cucumbers were sold in several states and Can
  
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• Future of Sport in Canada commissioner invites more voices to consultations

  29-11-2024 15:09
  
  The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission says many Canadians have participated so far and she urges more to speak up. Lise Maisonneuve, a former chief justice of the Ontario court of justice, is leading consultations across the country in an effort to make sport safer and improve the overall sport system. The commission reached the halfway mark of its consultations this week in Calgary, with more to come in Halifax, Gatineau, Que., Vancouver and Victoria. Toronto, Regina
  
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• Real GDP per capita declines for 6th consecutive quarter, household savings rise

  29-11-2024 13:28
  
  The Canadian economy shrank on per-person basis for a sixth consecutive quarter as higher interest rates continued to weigh on business investment. Statistics Canada's gross domestic product report says the economy grew at an annualized rate of one per cent in the third quarter, down from 2.2 per cent in the second quarter.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top storiesThe figure is in line with economists' expectations, but lower than the Bank of Canada's Oct
  
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• A 'ticking time bomb': Inside Syria's toughest prison holding accused high-ranking ISIS members

  29-11-2024 11:00
  
  Editor's note: In the last of a three-part investigation, CTV W5's Avery Haines was given rare access to a Syrian prison where thousands of accused high-ranking ISIS members, including some Canadians, are being held.A hooded guard opens a small hatch in a large metal door, revealing a narrow glimpse into one of the world’s most secretive prisons, called Panorama.I sidle up to the bars and peer inside to find a large cell with dozens of men all wearing identical brown uniforms. Most are sit
  
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• Kennesaw State Owls and the Towson Tigers square off in Lethbridge, Alberta - MSN

  29-11-2024 10:10 via news.google.com
  Kennesaw State Owls and the Towson Tigers square off in Lethbridge, Alberta  MSN
  
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• Statistics Canada to release third quarter GDP report today - Lethbridge News Now

  29-11-2024 10:02 via news.google.com
  Statistics Canada to release third quarter GDP report today  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Heidelinde "Heidi" Rector Obituary | Nov 29, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels

  29-11-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Heidelinde "Heidi" Rector Obituary | Nov 29, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB  Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
  
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• Polls open in close-run election to choose Ireland’s new government - Lethbridge News Now

  29-11-2024 08:17 via news.google.com
  Polls open in close-run election to choose Ireland’s new government  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Work-from-home holiday party brings those with untraditional jobs together

  29-11-2024 05:54
  
  The office Christmas party invites are out, and employees across Calgary are ready to mingle. But what about entrepreneurs or folks who don't work traditional jobs? That's where the work-from-home holiday party came in. A festive group made up of business owners and entrepreneurs gathered at High Line Brewing on Thursday. It was a chance to make connections and new friends. "Being an entrepreneur has a lot of bonuses, but it's also kind of a particularly lonely career if you don't have a team wi
  
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• CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Nov. 28, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  29-11-2024 04:31 via news.google.com
  CTV News Lethbridge at 5 for Nov. 28, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Nov. 28, 2024 - CTV News Calgary

  29-11-2024 04:31 via news.google.com
  CTV Lethbridge Weather at 5 for Nov. 28, 2024  CTV News Calgary
  
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• Hockey team helping to keep people fleeing domestic violence safe in their communities

  29-11-2024 03:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are currently no family violence emergency shelters between Calgary and Red Deer, but a special fundraising hockey team this weekend (Nov. 20, 2024) is helping change that.
  
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• Hockey team helping to keep people fleeing domestic violence safe

  29-11-2024 03:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are currently no family violence emergency shelters between Calgary and Red Deer, but a special fundraising hockey team this weekend (Nov. 20, 2024) is helping change that.
  
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• We still have some cold to bear but hang in there. Next week will be warmer

  29-11-2024 03:28
  
  It will be cold again on Friday! The freezing fog and odd pockets of snowflakes should stick around until Friday morning. This weather reduces visibility and makes the roads a little slick in some spots. Also, check out the wind chill for Friday:All of the weather models agree it will be much warmer next week, but none agree on how warm. Here is the most likely scenario, with Tuesday being the warmest day of the next 10 days:
  
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