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• New Calgary report explores warning signs of domestic violence

  01-11-2024 17:18 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A new domestic violence report out of the University of Calgary (U of C) could help flag early warning signs. It’s the second in a series of research and done in partnership with the Calgary Police Service.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 App"In this study, we had an opportunity to dig deeper on men who got charged in 2019, and any prior contact they’ve had with Calga
  
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• Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: Study

  02-01-2025 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The greatest increase in burn severity days was recorded in parts of northern Quebec, the Northwest Territories, northwest Alberta and northeast British Columbia.
  
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• Calgary Flames believe in their playoff prospects, even if others don’t

  02-01-2025 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Flames leapfrogged over the Vancouver Canucks into the second wild-card spot in the NHL's Western Conference after Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
  
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• Calgary's 5 most expensive homes for sale right now (January 2025)

  02-01-2025 21:15 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary home sales declined in December from the previous year's levels but remained nearly 20 per cent higher than long-term trends. The Calgary Real Estate Board says 1,322 homes changed hands last month, which was 2.9 per cent lower than December 2023. On a month-over-month basis, home sales were down 26.3 per cent from November levels. The benchmark price across all home types was $583,300 for December, around 0.8 per cent lower than the previous month but 3.2 per cent higher than December 2
  
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• Two 'prolific offenders' arrested for armed robbery shortly after release: RCMP

  02-01-2025 21:01 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Two men from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation are facing 27 combined charges, following an alleged armed robbery and vehicle theft days after they were released from prison. Cochrane RCMP said its crime reduction unit was monitoring two prolific offenders in December when they committed an armed robbery. One offender was found in a stolen vehicle and fled from police on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. Police tracked the offender to a home in Calgary where he was arrested without incident.The infor
  
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• Calgary home sales down in December but still above long-term trends: board

  02-01-2025 20:35 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary home sales declined in December from the previous year's levels but remained nearly 20 per cent higher than long-term trends. The Calgary Real Estate Board says 1,322 homes changed hands last month, which was 2.9 per cent lower than December 2023. On a month-over-month basis, home sales were down 26.3 per cent from November levels. The benchmark price across all home types was $583,300 for December, around 0.8 per cent lower than the previous month but 3.2 per cent higher
  
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• Hitmen trade haul to Wild for goalie Daniel Hauser

  02-01-2025 20:17 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Hitmen traded a haul to the Wenatchee Wild for 20-year-old goalie Daniel Hauser. In exchange, the Hitmen sent forward Maxim Muranov, the rights to 2007-born forward Mason Moe and 2009-born goaltender Mark Djomo, a third-round pick in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft and a second-round pick in the 2027 draft. Hauser, from Chestermere, has played four seasons with the Wenatchee Wild and Winnipeg Ice, appearing in 151 games with a goals against average (GAA) of 2.69 and a save percentage of
  
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• Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in eastern B.C.

  02-01-2025 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Maj. Dave Peabody died while off duty on Dec. 26 in Kootenay National Park, the military said Thursday.
  
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• Calgary army reservist and museum curator killed while ice climbing in B.C.

  02-01-2025 19:52 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  
  A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays. Maj. Dave Peabody died while off duty on Dec. 26 in Kootenay National Park, the military said Thursday. "Maj. Peabody was an outstanding leader and a valued member of the Canadian Armed Forces community in Calgary,” Lt.-Col. Andrew Beauchamp, commanding officer of The Calgary Highlanders, said in a statement. "Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and
  
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• 2 people charged with murder after body found in Lethbridge motel room

  02-01-2025 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The investigation began on Saturday when a body was found in a room at a Lethbridge motel.
  
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• Marathon rezoning meeting and transit troubles among Calgary City Hall's biggest stories of 2024

  02-01-2025 19:04 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Just two weeks into the new year, Calgary council faced its first hurdle of 2024: backlash over bag fees. The city's single-use items bylaw went into effect on Jan. 16 and the repeal process for the contentious bylaw started by the end of the month. "I think it's ridiculous," Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean said at the time. "I doubt they're going to start lowering the price of Big Macs if they're not giving you your bags." The bag fee was officially tossed later in the year, thus starting another busy
  
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• 'It's just unbelievable': Calgary-based band performs in front of thousands in iconic Rose Parade

  02-01-2025 18:24 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A Calgary-based band travelled to Pasadena, Calif., to play in the 136th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. The Glenmore Temple Band was invited to be The Salvation Army’s guest band in the annual event. “It’s just unbelievable, and it’s so surreal,” said Jeff Haskey, the Glenmore Temple Band’s bandmaster. “This is the first time I’ve been down here for this parade, so it’s been a wonderful experience.”The information you need to know
  
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• Calgary to see colder temperatures until next week

  02-01-2025 18:21 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A stagnant weather pattern will support the flow of Arctic air toward the U.S. Midwest over the next few days. Extreme cold warnings could be issued from Environment and Climate Change Canada late Thursday as windchill values in northern Alberta are forecast to reach values of at least -40 by Friday morning. Scattered flurries fell early Thursday in central and southern Alberta, including Calgary. As of 7:30 a.m., 511 Alberta was displaying compromised road conditions along many secondary and ma
  
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• Canadian government watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says

  02-01-2025 12:47 via ctvnews.ca
  
  A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market. The government recently published proposed regulations aimed at ensuring all gun makes and models for sale in Canada are known to the federal firearms registrar.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top storiesThere is currently no obligation for businesses that import or manufacture firearms t
  
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• Immanuel Quickley’s return adds new dimension to Toronto Raptors - Lethbridge News Now

  02-01-2025 05:34 via news.google.com
  Immanuel Quickley’s return adds new dimension to Toronto Raptors  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 2024 in review: A conversation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

  02-01-2025 03:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smith said more work will be done on health-care reform throughout 2025.
  
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• Squirrel-chasing dog defies gravity with 50-foot tree climb in Alberta

  02-01-2025 02:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tigger, a one-year-old coonhound cross, climbed the family's willow tree all on her own. But, shortly after seeing the dog in the tree, panic set in.
  
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• Peterman, Gallant punch playoff ticket at Canadian mixed doubles curling trials - Lethbridge News Now

  02-01-2025 01:24 via news.google.com
  Peterman, Gallant punch playoff ticket at Canadian mixed doubles curling trials  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• First Alberta baby of 2025 born 2 minutes into new year

  02-01-2025 00:56 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Alberta's first baby of 2025 was born in Calgary two minutes into the new year, according to Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertipsLaGrange said in a social media post the girl, named Amira, was born at the South Health Campus and weighed four pounds and 14.3 ounces. "We wish all of the New Year’s babies and families health, happiness, and plenty of sleep," the minister said. What a great way to start 2025!The
  
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• Immanuel Quickley returns for Toronto Raptors versus Brooklyn Nets - Lethbridge News Now

  02-01-2025 00:24 via news.google.com
  Immanuel Quickley returns for Toronto Raptors versus Brooklyn Nets  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary woman was planning to leave husband when he killed her and her father, brother says

  02-01-2025 00:08 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  (Warning: The following story concerns a potential victim of domestic violence and may be upsetting to some readers. For those who have been impacted by domestic or gender-based violence, supports are available here.) The brother of Ania Kaminski, who was murdered by her husband on Dec. 29, described her as one of the most amazing human beings in the world. “She was such a caring mother for her children,” Peter Wardzala said, in a New Year’s Day interview with CTV News. “
  
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• Grey Cup champ Toronto Argonauts sign defensive lineman Da’Marcus Johnson - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2025 23:54 via news.google.com
  Grey Cup champ Toronto Argonauts sign defensive lineman Da’Marcus Johnson  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canadian man, 38, dies in avalanche in Utah mountains - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2025 23:18 via news.google.com
  
  Canadian man, 38, dies in avalanche in Utah mountains  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Canada’s world junior team focusing on discipline ahead of quarterfinals - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2025 23:10 via news.google.com
  Canada’s world junior team focusing on discipline ahead of quarterfinals  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Meet Amira, Alberta’s first baby born in 2025

  01-01-2025 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Weighting in at a wee four pounds, 14.3 ounces, little Amira made her entrance into the world two minutes and 22 seconds after midnight, making her Alberta's first baby of 2025.
  
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• Meet Alberta’s first babies born in 2025

  01-01-2025 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Weighting in at a wee four pounds, 14.3 ounces, little Amira made her entrance into the world two minutes and 22 seconds after midnight, making her Alberta's first baby of 2025.
  
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• Lethbridge police charge two with first degree murder - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2025 22:22 via news.google.com
  
  Lethbridge police charge two with first degree murder  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year’s Day tradition - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2025 22:08 via news.google.com
  Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year’s Day tradition  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Michael Skoog Obituary | Dec 30, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB - Salmon and Sons Funeral Home

  01-01-2025 21:58 via news.google.com
  
  Michael Skoog Obituary | Dec 30, 2024 | Lethbridge, AB  Salmon and Sons Funeral Home
  
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• Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to miss another game with injury - Lethbridge News Now

  01-01-2025 21:49 via news.google.com
  Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to miss another game with injury  Lethbridge News Now
  
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