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• Braid: Big win for Nenshi's NDP leadership in high-stakes Lethbridge byelection - Calgary Herald

  19-12-2024 23:43 via news.google.com
  Braid: Big win for Nenshi's NDP leadership in high-stakes Lethbridge byelection  Calgary Herald
  
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• Airdrie high school football player receives invite to prestigious Indigenous bowl

  19-12-2024 23:39
  
  Keilan Thompson is a Grade 12 student at Bert Church High School in Airdrie.  The 17-year-old is also a really good football player.  Even though his high school season came to an end at the end of October, Thompson has one more big game on the schedule. He has been selected to play in the 2024 Indigenous bowl at the Soboda Reservation, an hour outside of Palm Springs, Calif. Thompson says he's excited for the opportunity. "I didn't really react at first, because it was just so unbelie
  
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• ‘I’m here for you’: Program helps farmers struggling with mental health

  19-12-2024 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Farming is more than physically taxing, it can also have serious impacts on farmers' mental health. A program in Manitoba hopes to help, and has just received charitable status.
  
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• Measles exposure possible in Calgary after lab-confirmed case: AHS

  19-12-2024 22:33
  
  Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a warning about multiple possible measles exposures around Calgary after a person with a confirmed case was out in public while infectious. AHS says the lab-confirmed case is believed to have been acquired internationally. Measles is an extremely contagious disease that is spread easily through the air.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppAnyone who was at the following locations during the specific dates and ti
  
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• Alberta says chief actuary’s Canada Pension Plan plan report offers no estimate of its share

  19-12-2024 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The premier says she wants to see the estimate for how much the province would get if it leaves the CPP, then put it to Albertans to see if there's appetite for a referendum.
  
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• Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

  19-12-2024 22:09
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan but says there's no estimate on how much the province should get. The province has been waiting for months for the review and a figure. Smith said Thursday her government will follow up to get clarity on the next steps following an expected federal cabinet shuffle.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts on all the top Edmonton stories"We're a bi
  
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• Alberta says chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of its share

  19-12-2024 22:09
  
  The Alberta government says it has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan, but there's no estimate on how much the province should get. The province has been waiting for months for the review and a figure. "We received their interpretation of the legislation, but it did not contain a number or even a formula for calculating a number," Justin Brattinga, press secretary to Finance Minister Nate Horner, said in an email Thursday.The information you
  
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• Veterans Association Food Bank filling more than 325 hampers for veterans and their families over holidays

  19-12-2024 21:33
  
  Volunteers at the Veterans Association Food Bank work constantly in the warehouse to empty food donation bins and fill holiday food hampers for hundreds of families. The problem is there's not enough food being donated and the hampers will be delivered on December 21st. Veterans Association Food Bank executive director Marie Blackburn said  there is more need this time of year from veterans who are struggling to make ends meet and as a result, she said they'll likely need more than 325 hamp
  
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• Green Line report says elevated track through downtown Calgary needs study

  19-12-2024 21:06
  
  A report on the Alberta government's proposed alignment for Calgary's Green Line light-rail transit project says noise, ease of construction and impact to existing properties need to be studied further if the city moves forward. The report was initially kept confidential by Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen over concerns about bidding integrity, but a partially redacted version has been publicly released. The province commissioned the report in September after it pulled its funding commitme
  
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• Alberta government's Green Line report raises feasibility questions: Gondek

  19-12-2024 21:06
  
  A report on the Alberta government's proposed alignment for Calgary's Green Line light-rail transit project raises questions about the feasibility of an above-ground track, says Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The government-commissioned report, partially released Wednesday after initially being kept confidential by Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen over concerns about bidding integrity, says noise concerns, ease of construction and impact to existing properties need to be studied further if the city m
  
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• City of Calgary says more than 5,000 people have applied for bricks from Olympic Plaza

  19-12-2024 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Calgary says it has received applications from 5,105 people who want to have their inscribed bricks retrieved from Olympic Plaza before it's demolished.
  
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• Over 70 unsheltered dogs, many injured, removed from yard near Drayton Valley

  19-12-2024 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  SPCA officers saw numerous dogs living outside without proper shelter, and several were injured. The owner surrendered 72 dogs, including many puppies that had not been weaned.
  
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• NDPs Rob Miyashiro holds onto Lethbridge-West in record-setting byelection - Calgary Herald

  19-12-2024 21:00 via news.google.com
  NDPs Rob Miyashiro holds onto Lethbridge-West in record-setting byelection  Calgary Herald
  
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• More than 5,000 applications made to recover Calgary's Olympic bricks

  19-12-2024 21:00
  
  Work is now underway to recover thousands of bricks from downtown Calgary's Olympic Plaza.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppIn a release on Thursday, the City of Calgary says it received 5,105 applications from families wishing to reclaim their bricks, which were part of an initiative to commemorate the 1998 Winter Olympics. Now that the registration period is over, the city says work is underway to review the applications and determine if the brick
  
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• New Alberta family doctor compensation model to be unveiled

  19-12-2024 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange are set to provide an update on a new compensation model for family doctors in Alberta.
  
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• Better pay, more options in new Alberta family doctor compensation model

  19-12-2024 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange are set to provide an update on a new compensation model for family doctors in Alberta.
  
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• Manitoba man wins $40M Lotto Max jackpot with ticket purchased in Alberta

  19-12-2024 20:58
  
  A Manitoba man has won one of the top five largest lottery jackpots in Manitoba history. Matthew Tannas of Hamiota, located 280 kilometres west of Winnipeg, won $40 million on the Lotto Max draw on Dec. 3. His ticket was among two winning tickets in the $80M jackpot, with the other ticket sold in Quebec.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Sign up now for daily CTV News Winnipeg newslettersTannas’ ticket is the fourth-highest lottery prize won i
  
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• No charges against officers in Fort McMurray arrest of Chief Allan Adam: watchdog

  19-12-2024 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province's police watchdog has released the findings of its review.
  
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• Foreign film production nearly tripled in Alberta last year despite declines across Canada

  19-12-2024 20:32
  
  Foreign film production nearly tripled in Alberta last year, despite overall declines across Canada, according to a new report. Alberta experienced a 291 per cent increase in foreign location and service (FLS) production during the 2023/24 fiscal year, the Canadian Media Producers Association’s (CMPA) said in its Profile 2024 report. The province’s FLS volume grew from $49 million to $192 million. “The filming of several American television series in Alberta, including  &n
  
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• Rob Miyashiro projected to win Lethbridge-West by-election - Lethbridge News Now

  19-12-2024 20:07 via news.google.com
  Rob Miyashiro projected to win Lethbridge-West by-election  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Wranglers lose third straight in California, dropping 2-1 decision to Ontario Reign

  19-12-2024 19:51
  
  The Wranglers dropped their third straight game in California Wednesday night, losing 2-1 to the Ontario Reign in front of 5,082 fans at Toyota Arena. It was the first time this season that the team has lost three games in a row. Following a scoreless first period, the Wranglers jumped ahead 1-0 on a power play goal by Sam Morton, on a setup from Sam Honzek.Sam + Sam = Deadlypic.twitter.com/90p6E4zCtR — Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) December 19, 2024Late in the second, the Reign tied i
  
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• Report says University of Calgary delivered measured response to Gaza protest in May

  19-12-2024 19:37
  
  A review into the decision-making process that led to the removal of a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Calgary says the school was ready and acted according to leading practices in crisis management. The report, by consulting firm MNP, said while the date and time of the encampment came as a surprise, the University of Calgary was aware of the possibility and had planned for it. "In the face of a complex and challenging situation, the CMT decision making process was found to be meas
  
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• Community to celebrate second annual Blackfoot Winter Solstice - City of Lethbridge

  19-12-2024 19:00 via news.google.com
  Community to celebrate second annual Blackfoot Winter Solstice  City of Lethbridge
  
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• Yager named captain, Molendyk and Ritchie alternates for Canada’s world junior team

  19-12-2024 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Centre Brayden Yager has been named captain of Canada's team for the upcoming world junior hockey championship.
  
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• More than 2,000 Calgarians relied on warming centres last year: CHF

  19-12-2024 18:37
  
  The Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) says more than 2,200 Calgarians visited a warming centre during the 2023-24 cold weather season, amounting to more than 25,000 visits. There are five centres, including one at Journey Church, which provide warmth, meals and resources for people experiencing homelessness. The CHF says no one is immune to life’s unexpected difficulties, such as losing a job, an extra bill, family conflicts, domestic violence, trauma or abuse. Facing overwhelming challeng
  
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• Trudeau promoting backbenchers in sizable cabinet shuffle coming Friday: sources

  19-12-2024 17:52
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a sizable cabinet shuffle on Friday, and it's shaping up to see several Liberal backbenchers promoted to ministerial posts, sources confirm to CTV News. The long-awaited reconfiguration of Trudeau's front bench comes amid turmoil for the Liberal government after the shocking resignation of Chrystia Freeland. It also comes as a few ministers juggle multiple portfolios, as several ministers in recent months have either left their cabinet positions or have
  
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• PM Justin Trudeau planning to oversee sizable cabinet shuffle on Friday: sources

  19-12-2024 17:52
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a sizable cabinet shuffle on Friday, sources confirm to CTV News. The long-awaited reconfiguration of Trudeau's front bench comes amid turmoil for the Liberal government after the shocking resignation of Chrystia Freeland, and as a few ministers juggle multiple portfolios. How sizable a shuffle this will be remains to be seen. Though there are a number of vacancies to fill, as several ministers in recent months have either left their cabinet positions, o
  
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• PM Justin Trudeau planning to oversee long-awaited cabinet shuffle on Friday: sources

  19-12-2024 17:52
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning to shuffle his cabinet on Friday, sources confirm to CTV News. The long-awaited reconfiguration of Trudeau's front bench comes amid turmoil for the Liberal government after the shocking resignation of Chrystia Freeland, and as a few ministers juggle multiple portfolios. How sizable a shuffle this will be remains to be seen. Though there are a number of vacancies to fill, as several ministers in recent months have either left their cabinet positions, or h
  
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• PM Justin Trudeau planning sizable Friday cabinet shuffle, sources say

  19-12-2024 17:52
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a sizable cabinet shuffle on Friday, sources confirm to CTV News. The long-awaited reconfiguration of Trudeau's front bench comes amid turmoil for the Liberal government after the shocking resignation of Chrystia Freeland, and as a few ministers juggle multiple portfolios. How sizable a shuffle this will be remains to be seen. Though there are a number of vacancies to fill, as several ministers in recent months have either left their cabinet positions, o
  
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• Alberta NDP hold onto seat in Lethbridge-West byelection - True North

  19-12-2024 17:46 via news.google.com
  Alberta NDP hold onto seat in Lethbridge-West byelection  True North
  
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• Warm up starts Thursday with temps 6 to 13 degrees warmer than average

  19-12-2024 16:57
  
  A reset on an unusual weather pattern will bring more moderate conditions for southern Alberta starting Thursday. Evidence of this was already present as of 6 a.m. Thursday with temperatures in communities along the foothills (e.g. Banff and Pincher Creek) between 13 and 19 degrees warmer than Calgary and Lethbridge.Westerly winds, sunshine and above seasonal temperatures will persist until Christmas. Daytime highs in Calgary are forecast to range from 4 C to 6 C, compared to average highs of -2
  
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• Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge - Edmonton Journal

  19-12-2024 15:51 via news.google.com
  Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge  Edmonton Journal
  
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• No guarantees as Calgary tries to salvage some cherished Olympic Plaza bricks

  19-12-2024 15:47
  
  Valerie Salkeld remembers her then-boyfriend picking her up after work one cold day in January 1990 and heading over to Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary to watch people skating. “All of a sudden he just handed me an envelope with my name on it,” she says. “Look down” was written on the paper inside. And there was her boyfriend, Laird, on one knee with a ring box beside a brick embedded into the ground with a misprinted engraving: "Will you mary me Val." The proposal took
  
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• Synthetic diesel facility near Carseland, Alta., officially completed

  19-12-2024 15:41
  
  The government of Alberta announced, Dec. 11, an investment greater than $20 million in Rocky Mountain Clean Fuels' synthetic diesel facility located near Carseland. Investment in the facility is through the Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program (APIP). Throughout the construction process of the facility, more than 900 jobs were created. Production through the facility officially started as of Nov. 27.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips The information you
  
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• Canadian carbon removal company scores US$40M grant from fund backed by Bill Gates

  19-12-2024 15:25
  
  A Canadian company that has received a US$40-million grant from Bill Gates' climate solutions venture firm says its Alberta test site will be removing carbon directly from the atmosphere as early as this spring.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 AppMontreal-based startup Deep Sky announced Wednesday it was awarded funding from the Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to help
  
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• Danielle Smith, Adriana LaGrange to share update on new doctor pay model

  19-12-2024 15:15
  
  Premier Danielle Smith and Alberta's health minister are set to announce details on an updated pay model for family physicians Thursday afternoon. The announcement will take place at 1:30 p.m. from Calgary's McDougall Centre.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 AppHealth officials have been calling for a new compensation model for more than a year now. Health Minister Adriana LaGrang
  
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• Alberta's new pay model promises better conditions for doctors and patients

  19-12-2024 15:15
  
  The Alberta government is rolling out a new primary care physician compensation model, a structure it says will make the province's family doctors "the strongest paid and most patient focused" in Canada. Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced the update to the model, which they say will help encourage them to take on more patients. "We've been working hard with our partners at the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) to develop a compensation model that will not only
  
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• Unofficial count shows NDP wins Lethbridge-West byelection - Calgary Herald

  19-12-2024 15:06 via news.google.com
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• Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta. - Calgary Herald

  19-12-2024 15:06 via news.google.com
  Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.  Calgary Herald
  
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• Alberta NDP’s Rob Miyashiro wins Lethbridge-West byelection: unofficial results - Global News Toronto

  19-12-2024 14:40 via news.google.com
  Alberta NDP’s Rob Miyashiro wins Lethbridge-West byelection: unofficial results  Global News Toronto
  
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• Alberta NDP’s Rob Miyashiro wins Lethbridge-West byelection: unofficial results

  19-12-2024 14:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The unofficial Lethbridge-West byelection results are in and the riding's next representative in the legislature has been selected: Rob Miyashiro of the NDP.
  
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• Lethbridge-West voters choosing new MLA - CityNews Edmonton

  19-12-2024 14:20 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge-West voters choosing new MLA  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Will the Amazon strike impact Canadian deliveries?

  19-12-2024 13:53
  
  As Amazon workers at several U.S. facilities begin a strike, Canadian shoppers are likely wondering how the job action will impact their deliveries. A union that says it represents about 10,000 workers announced strike action at seven facilities south of the border Thursday morning, following a Dec. 15 deadline set by the union for contract negotiations, The Associated Press reported.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppCTVNews.ca reached out to Amazon
  
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• Potential scenarios for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals

  19-12-2024 13:45
  
  The Liberal government was thrown into disarray this week when Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as finance minister, reviving calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down or call an election. Way down in the polls with 2025 set as an election year and no signs of a Liberal recovery on the horizon, Trudeau is facing a key moment where he must decide whether he should stay or go.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppHere's a look at som
  
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• BREAKING: NDP win the Lethbridge-West byelection - Western Standard

  19-12-2024 12:58 via news.google.com
  BREAKING: NDP win the Lethbridge-West byelection  Western Standard
  
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• Coaldale supports Lethbridge’s physician recruitment and advocacy efforts - My Lethbridge Now

  19-12-2024 12:44 via news.google.com
  Coaldale supports Lethbridge’s physician recruitment and advocacy efforts  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Unofficial results: Miyashiro takes byelection as NDP retains Lethbridge-West - My Lethbridge Now

  19-12-2024 12:43 via news.google.com
  Unofficial results: Miyashiro takes byelection as NDP retains Lethbridge-West  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Alberta RCMP encourage safe winter recreation activities - My Lethbridge Now

  19-12-2024 12:43 via news.google.com
  Alberta RCMP encourage safe winter recreation activities  My Lethbridge Now
  
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• Texas-based Friedkin Group completes purchase of Premier League team Everton - Lethbridge News Now

  19-12-2024 11:30 via news.google.com
  Texas-based Friedkin Group completes purchase of Premier League team Everton  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ‘Running in fear’: Documents depict chaos, confusion over Reclaiming Canada event - Lethbridge News Now

  19-12-2024 10:05 via news.google.com
  ‘Running in fear’: Documents depict chaos, confusion over Reclaiming Canada event  Lethbridge News Now
  
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