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• New Lethbridge Military Museum tour honours Canada’s women who served

  09-11-2024 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Lethbridge Military Museum is launching a new tour to highlight the women from southern Alberta who enlisted to keep Canada free.
  
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• Mild temperatures in Calgary will last for a couple more days

  13-11-2024 05:19 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Same idea for Wednesday as days previous. We will hold on to these mild temperatures for a couple more days in Calgary. The clouds will increase throughout the day, and the winds will pick up to 40 later in the afternoon. The temperature will start to decline on Friday to 6, and by Saturday we will have more of a normal daytime high for this time of year.
  
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• Trump's victory raises concerns among Ukrainians in Calgary

  13-11-2024 03:58 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Donald Trump's campaign promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours has left Ukrainians around the world, including many in Calgary, worried about his approach. Stephania Romaniuk, vice-president of the Ukrainian Congress of Canada, Calgary chapter, expressed concern that Trump's plan to end the war is for Ukraine to essentially surrender. "Everyone in the Ukrainian diaspora and the global community of Ukrainians is looking very carefully at what Trump's first steps are going to be in Ukra
  
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• Edmonton woman sought Canada-wide over road rage incident in Mission, B.C.

  13-11-2024 03:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Amber Jenelle Toews, 35, has been charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and mischief under $5,000 in the Sept. 8 incident.
  
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• Butter buyers spread thin due to price hike

  13-11-2024 03:27 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Sharp increases in dairy prices are slicing profits for businesses that use a lot of butter. The owner of Ola Luna Cake and Bakeshop says last year, a pound of butter cost about $4, and now it's $6. Her business uses up to 440 pounds of butter a month. "Whenever I order my butter, I'm just scared to see the price increase. It gives you a nightmare," said Remi Guzel. She's not the only one spread thin by the cost of dairy. "It takes 10 litres of milk to make a kilo of cheese and up to 25 litres t
  
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• Calgary journalist Vicki Hall recognized by Stampeders

  13-11-2024 02:25 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampeders held a ceremony on Tuesday to recognize Canadian Football League (CFL) Hall of Fame journalist Vicki Hall. Hall was inducted into the hall last year but couldn’t make it to the ceremony in Hamilton due to a health scare. Stampeders hall of famers Dave Dickenson and John Hufnagel presented Hall with a plaque at the event. “Well, it means a lot to me,” Hall said. “I had to miss the ceremony last year because the great people at Tom Baker Centre were g
  
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• Owen Hart Foundation marks a quarter-century with Jerry Seinfeld shows

  13-11-2024 00:40 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Jerry Seinfeld returns to Calgary on Saturday, Nov. 16, for two shows at the Jubilee Auditorium, and a local charity will reap the rewards. Seinfeld is appearing on behalf of the Owen Hart Foundation, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. "It's a nice reflection of Owen's giving spirit and a really wonderful legacy for him," says Martha Hart, whose husband Owen died in a wrestling accident in 1999. Funds from the foundation support a broad range of causes: scholarships, food drives, backpac
  
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• 'Not a re-opening of the budget': Lethbridge SPC prepares for two-day economic update

  13-11-2024 00:31 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  The current economic conditions and financial position of the City of Lethbridge will be the focus of a two-day economic and finance standing policy committee (SPC) meeting starting Wednesday. City council will convene as the SPC for an overview of the current conditions and the impact they have on the city’s financial position and resources. “It’s not a re-opening of the budget, it's actually going in and taking a look at specific things that are coming forward to city council
  
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• Threat of Canada Post strike concerning to Calgary businesses

  12-11-2024 23:47 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Madame Premier in Inglewood relies solely on Canada Post to ship products to its customer base across Canada. "I am going to have to find an alternative immediately, because I can't send anything with the confidence that it's going to be delivered," said owner Sarah Elder. "This means interruption after interruption after interruption. So, it makes it really hard to plan, it makes it hard to sell and it makes it hard for us to deliver." Elder says she wants to see the federal government step in
  
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• Science and health experts launch misinformation awareness campaign in Calgary

  12-11-2024 23:21 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Several science and health experts are in Calgary to kick off a weeklong campaign aimed at educating Canadians about the prevalence of misinformation, how to identify it and the consequences it has on health, democracy and the environment. Together Against Misinformation, led by ScienceUpFirst, which is an initiative of the Canadian Association of Science Centres, is hosting a panel of experts at the Calgary Central Library on Tuesday night—the first of many events taking place throughout
  
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• 'End of an era': Staff at Calgary's Crown Surplus prepare for closure

  12-11-2024 23:19 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Crown Surplus in Inglewood is closing for good at the end of the month.   Current owner John Cumming is the third generation in his family to run the store. He took over from his dad, Gordon Cumming, and grandfather Al Cumming, who opened the business in 1953. "We got the name Crown Surplus store because my father and grandfather used to buy from Crown Assets," John said. "It used to be the resting place for ex-Canadian Forces product, and that's how they got the name Crown Surplus." T
  
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• 'It'll be a winter wonderland': Marda Loop construction inches closer to completion, with high hopes for holiday shopping

  12-11-2024 22:52 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Companies in Calgary's Marda Loop Business Improvement Area (BIA) are hoping a pause in construction will bring some holiday cheer to their bottom line.  The city's Main Streets Plan — which aims to revitalize some of the Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods — has wreaked havoc on the BIA since 2023.  The project area runs from Crowchild Trail S.W. to 19 Street on 33 Avenue S.W., and from Crowchild Trail to 18 Street on 34 Avenue S.W., encompassing a large portion of Marda Loop'
  
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• Jelly Roll to croon for Canadian concertgoers in Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour

  12-11-2024 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jelly Roll's Canadian dates will also feature Josh Ross, Savannah Dexter and Brabo Gator.
  
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• Two-year-old gorilla unexpectedly passes away at Calgary Zoo

  12-11-2024 21:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Zoo announced that one of its lowland gorillas unexpectedly passed away on November 12, 2024.
  
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• Gorilla dies unexpectedly at Calgary Zoo

  12-11-2024 20:56 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A gorilla at the Calgary Zoo has died. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo announced a member of its western lowland gorilla troop passed away unexpectedly, in a news release Tuesday. The zoo is planning on sharing more details at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. CTV News Calgary will stream the event live. This is the third animal death announced in the past week, with the zoo sharing news of the deaths of two of its senior animals on Friday.The information you need to know, sent directly
  
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• 2-year-old gorilla 'Eyare' dies unexpectedly at Calgary Zoo

  12-11-2024 20:56 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A young gorilla at the Calgary Zoo has died. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo announced a member of its western lowland gorilla troop passed away unexpectedly, in a news release Tuesday. Zoo officials confirmed two-year-old female Eyare was injured on Tuesday while moving between back of house spaces. Despite the zoo’s care and vet team’s efforts to save her, she died as a result of her injuries. The zoo is investigating the incident, and would not share any further details about Eya
  
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• Businesses warn of product shortages, rising costs due to possible postal strike

  12-11-2024 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Retail Council of Canada says a strike by employees of Canada Post would have a devastating effect on retailers at their busiest time of year.
  
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• Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies at 65

  12-11-2024 20:35 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  
  John Horgan, who served as British Columbia's premier from 2017 to 2022 has died. He was 65. Horgan was diagnosed with cancer for a third time in June of this year following a routine medical appointment in Berlin, where he was serving as Canada's ambassador to Germany. Horgan led the BC NDP to government for the first time in 16 years when he became premier after the 2017 election with the support of the BC Greens. He followed that up by leading the party to a majority government in a snap elec
  
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• Country star Jelly Roll heads to Rogers Place and the Saddledome in the new year

  12-11-2024 19:29 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Tennessee-born country star Jelly Roll will perform at Rogers Place and the Saddledome early next year. In 2023, the singer-songwriter won all three Country Music Television Awards (CMT) he was nominated for, including male video of the year, male breakthrough video of the year, and CMT digital-first performance of the year for his single Son of a Sinner. Download our app to get Edmonton alerts on your deviceHe was also nominated for two Grammy awards for best new artist and best country duo/gro
  
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• Calgarians given a window into the life of Louis Riel

  12-11-2024 19:25 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  This week, Calgarians can visit the Confluence Historic Site for a look at the life of one of Canada's most notorious rebels. On Nov. 15, the facility is hosting Revealing Riel, a one-day event that features a collection of personal items that once belonged to Louis Riel, the Métis leader who was found guilty of treason and later executed. The exhibit features letters between Riel and his close family members, his personal diary and a written account of the trial that saw him put to death
  
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• Judge extends window to indict driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother

  12-11-2024 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Previously, Higgins appeared at hearings via video from behind bars.
  
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• Suspect sought in sexual assault near Torrington

  12-11-2024 17:41 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Police are looking for help tracking down a man they say was involved in a sexual assault on a rural Alberta road.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppThree Hills RCMP say the incident on Oct. 27 near Torrington, close to Highway 27. Police provided no further details about what happened, but say the suspect is a man, between 25 and 30 years old. He is described as having a fair complexion, an average build and short hair. Police say he was 175 centime
  
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• Holiday festivals and Christmas events in Calgary this winter

  12-11-2024 16:30 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  If you're a fan of Christmas lights and holiday celebrations, there are lots of events in Calgary this winter to be aware of. Here's a look at just a few… ZoolightsWhat: Zoolights is a family friendly event that sees the Calgary Zoo decked out in thousands of sparkly holiday lights. Some days may be cancelled due to cold weather, so be sure to check the Calgary Zoo’s social media before attending. Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive N.E. When: 
  
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• Union says it will challenge Ottawa's intervention in B.C. port work stoppages

  12-11-2024 16:19 via ctvnews.ca
  
  The union representing locked-out port workers in British Columbia says it plans to challenge the federal government's intervention in the ongoing labour dispute. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 called the government's move an insult to the union and to workers' bargaining rights.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppLabour Minister Steven MacKinnon intervened Tuesday to end work stoppages at ports in bo
  
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• Feds move to end work stoppages at ports, order binding arbitration

  12-11-2024 16:19 via ctvnews.ca
  
  Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal. The minister said Tuesday the negotiations have reached an impasse and he is directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations at the ports and move the talks to binding arbitration.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top storiesHe said the work stoppages at the ports of British Columbia and the Port
  
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• Feds move to end port strikes, order binding arbitration

  12-11-2024 16:19 via ctvnews.ca
  
  Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is intervening to end the port strikes in both Vancouver and Montreal. He says the negotiations have reached an impasse and he is directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations at the ports and move the talks to binding arbitration. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2024. More to come.
  
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• Weber, Datsyuk and Roenick among those enshrined as part of Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2024 class

  12-11-2024 15:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Weber's career ended prematurely because of a long list of injuries.
  
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• Mid-week highs well warmer than average

  12-11-2024 15:47 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  More warm weather is expected for Calgary and southern Alberta this week. Stronger, dry winds descending down the Alberta side of the Rockies will elevate temperatures over the next few days with Calgary forecast to hit at least 9 C, well warmer than the average daily high of 3 C. Wind gusts in the southern portion of the province will peak around 70 km/h early in the day Tuesday, and ease back to around 50 km/h in the afternoon. In Calgary, the peak sustained winds are likely to reach 15 to 20
  
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• Mid-week highs three times warmer than average

  12-11-2024 15:47 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  More warm weather is expected for Calgary and southern Alberta this week. Stronger, dry winds descending down the Alberta side of the Rockies will elevate temperatures over the next few days with Calgary forecast to hit at least 9 C, or three times warmer than the average daily high of 3 C. Wind gusts in the southern portion of the province will peak around 70 km/h early in the day Tuesday, and ease back to around 50 km/h in the afternoon. In Calgary, the peak sustained winds are likely to reach
  
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• Ethics committee reopens Boissonnault inquiry in wake of new ‘Randy’ texts

  12-11-2024 15:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has been called to testify before the ethics committee for a third time after new court documents revealed more ‘Randy’ texts.
  
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