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• Second suspect in Rocky View County murder, attempted murder arrested: Alberta RCMP

  14-09-2024 05:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mounties in Alberta have arrested 28-year-old Elijah Strawberry, who had been on the run for 38 days, accused of second-degree murder in a Rocky View County shooting on Aug. 6.
  
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• Councillors pitch new effort to keep Inglewood Pool open

  07-11-2024 01:33 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A reconsideration motion set to go to a council committee on Thursday seeks to keep Calgary's Inglewood Aquatic Centre open, at least for another couple of years. A motion from Couns. Sonya Sharp and Andre Chabot wants council to reconsider its decision last month to shut down the community pool at the end of this year. "We want to provide the community some more options and time to utilize the facility for physical activities, swimming, mental health and just have this operate until it can't,"
  
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• 2025 Calgary Stampede poster ‘Grit to Greatness’ unveiled

  07-11-2024 01:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The winner of the 2025 Youth Stampede Poster competition, 22-year-old Elora Kiddle, has been announced.Her poster is titled "From Grit to Greatness."
  
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• ‘Hang up. Call your grandchildren’: Alberta grandparents warn of financial scam

  07-11-2024 01:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  An elderly couple in southern Alberta were nearly duped out of more than $8,000 when they were told their grandson needed bail money.
  
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• Lethbridge Sports Council hosts southern Alberta sport leadership conference

  07-11-2024 01:01 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Dozens of high school and post secondary athletes from across the Lethbridge region gathered for a sport leadership conference Wednesday. Following the success of last year's event the Lethbridge Sport Council was again optimistic about its impact. “Basically, we're gathering, to support sport leadership to provide some direction to individuals who are interested in taking on careers or volunteer positions within that field,” said Lethbridge Sport Council program and event coordinato
  
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• Trap set in Calgary's Fish Creek Park after black bear spotted nearby

  07-11-2024 00:53 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A bear trap has been set up in Calgary's Fish Creek Provincial Park after a black bear was spotted in the area. Alberta Fish and Wildlife says the bear trap was set on Oct. 26 after the bear frequented homes along Woodacres Drive S.W., getting into compost and garbage bins and feeding on fruit trees. On Halloween, the trap was removed as there had been no further sightings of the bear. However, Fish and Wildlife says the trap was reset on Nov. 4 after the bear was spotted again. "The trap will r
  
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• Alberta government introduces new FOIP rules, clarifies private info not for sale

  07-11-2024 00:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bill clarifies when and how information is shared with public bodies, which include provincial and municipal governments, schools and police.
  
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• Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda a threat to Canada-U.S. trade, say Alberta business leaders

  06-11-2024 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Business leaders in Alberta are sounding the alarm over the threat Donald Trump's 'America First' agenda poses to the more than $150B worth of annual exports to the U.S.
  
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• Police seek public help locating woman who missed mandatory court appearance

  06-11-2024 23:28 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary police are asking for help from the public to locate a woman who missed a mandatory court appearance. Sarah Henderson, 32, was due in court earlier this week to provide evidence but didn’t show up. Police say efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful, and are asking for tips from the public to help find her. She’s described as 5’3” tall, 104 lbs., with dark-brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishi
  
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• Calgary auto racer Nicolas Taylor enjoys dream season, winning second world championship on Italian circuit

  06-11-2024 23:05 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A Calgarian is making a big name for himself in the auto racing world in Europe. Last year, Nicolas Taylor won the karting world championship in Italy. Then, this year, he moved up to the Italian Touring Car Series and won a second world championship. Taylor went into this season hoping to win the rookie title in the Italian Touring Car Championship Series. He accomplished that goal earlier this season. The other goal was to finish Top 10. Winning the World Championship wasn’t really on th
  
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• Alberta asks municipalities to name oil companies not paying taxes, reeve says no use

  06-11-2024 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RMA president said he doesn't expect the Alberta Energy Regulator to shut down oil companies for unpaid taxes, leaving municipalities with no choice but to shoulder the cost.
  
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• Calgary woman using hip hop to combat mental health issues in schools

  06-11-2024 22:46 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Connie Jakab has worked in Calgary schools for the last 25 years, teaching breakdancing to students. At the end of the sessions, she'd have the students form a circle where, one at a time, they could get up and dance in front of everyone. She says it's a stressful situation for the kids at first, but they all make it a safe space. "The kids who would go in were the ones with paralyzing anxiety," said Jakab. "And I thought, 'What if we could bring this bravely connected method to teachers and to
  
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• Julian Black Antelope shows missing chapter in 'Secret History: Women Warriors'

  06-11-2024 22:33 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Actor and producer Julian Black Antelope saw a missing chapter in history books—the role of Indigenous women. "I just wondered why there wasn't more reference to them in mainstream academia," Black Antelope told CTV News. He's filled that thirst for information with his new APTN docu-drama series, Secret History: Women Warriors. "As one of the elders put it, for every intrepid explorer that came through here that we all know by name, it was definitely an Indigenous woman that kept them ali
  
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• Calgarians fundraise for Spanish flooding relief efforts

  06-11-2024 22:14 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A group of Calgarians are doing their best to help southeast Spain after widespread flooding killed hundreds and left thousands of others without access to clean drinking water or food. On Oct. 29, heavy rain led to flooding and landslides. In the week since, authorities have recovered 217 bodies — 211 of them in the eastern Valencia region — and are searching for at least 89 others confirmed to be unaccounted for.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the C
  
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• Dutch defender Klomp finds home with Calgary's Cavalry FC in Canadian Premier League

  06-11-2024 21:51 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Daan Klomp, his club career stalling in his native Netherlands, was considering quitting football for a day job in 2020. Klomp's contract with NAC Breda had come to an end and the club's new coach had made it clear the defender was not part of his plans. Not to mention the pandemic. Then Cavalry FC called. The 26-year-old has since found a home in Calgary and will go after the Canadian Premier League title Saturday when Cavalry hosts defending champion Forge FC. And his trophy case may grow a li
  
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• Calgary man wins $709K on Lightning Lotto draw

  06-11-2024 21:46 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A Calgary man is more than $700,000 richer after picking the winning numbers in an October Lightning Lotto draw. Vincent Giesinger won the $709,913.50 jackpot on Oct. 17, after checking his ticket at the Sundance Petro Canada. “I looked up to see the amount and then did a happy dance,” Giesinger said. “So did the retailers.” He said his roommate and daughter were “over the moon” when he told them about the big win. “I had just gotten approved for a new p
  
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• Calgary Fire Department launches lithium-ion battery safety campaign

  06-11-2024 20:37 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Fire Department has launched a campaign to inform residents about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, particularly those that are damaged or modified. The initiative's message is "damaged batteries should stay dead."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 AppOfficials say lithium-ion batteries have grown in popularity over the past several years and are found in countless
  
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• 9-game winning streak snapped as Wranglers lose 2-1 to Bakersfield at Saddledome

  06-11-2024 20:30 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Sam Honzek scored his first professional goal for the Wranglers Tuesday night, but that was the lone bright spot as Calgary dropped a 2-1 game to Bakersfield, snapping their nine-game winning streak. Bakersfield came out flying, outshooting the Wranglers 17-10 in the opening frame and going ahead 1-0 on a goal from Matthew Savoie. The second period was scoreless. With just under two minutes left in regulation time, Calgary pulled goalie Devin Cooley and Bakersfield took advantage, getting a goal
  
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• Man who robbed 5 Sask. Tim Hortons restaurants, 12 in Alberta, arrested

  06-11-2024 20:28 via regina.ctvnews.ca
  
  A 25-year-old man who robbed a dozen Tim Horton’s restaurant in Alberta and five more in Saskatchewan has been arrested, according to RCMP. The suspect was arrested in White City last Thursday after it’s believed he committed another break and enter. The alleged break and enters occurred between June and October, RCMP say. The 25-year-old suspect from Medicine Hat, Alta. is facing dozens of charges. -- With files from The Canadian Press.
  
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• Deborah Yedlin: Withdrawing federal emissions cap is non-negotiable as Trump wins office again

  06-11-2024 20:24 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Timing is everything. In markets, investment decisions and apparently when the federal government opts to table its emissions cap legislation. While this has been anticipated for over two years, the fact it was dropped on Monday, the day before the U.S. election, is a clear sign the government was hoping its ill-conceived legislation will be buried in the news cycle of the election. It's beyond cynical. So too, were Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault’s comments wa
  
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• Calgary man charged with sexual assault after volunteering to help immigrants

  06-11-2024 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers navigate the immigration system has been charged with three counts of sexual assault
  
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• Alberta will cover increased costs for rural RCMP for another year with review planned

  06-11-2024 19:41 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  The Alberta government announced it will cover the increased cost of policing in rural areas for one year. Over the past several years, the cost of policing in Alberta has increased.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppIn 2019, the province increased funding for RCMP services and later introduced a shared funding model with rural municipalities to cover costs through the Police Funding Regulation. In 2022, RCMP signed a collective agreement with the fe
  
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• Calgary Stampede reveals official 2025 poster

  06-11-2024 19:26 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  The Calgary Stampede 2025 poster embodies the spirit and resilience that defines the event, officials said Wednesday. The submission, by 22-year-old Calgary artist Elora Kiddie, features barrel racer Kellie Jorgensen and her horse Salty.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News AppOfficials say the painting "celebrates the passion, courage and commitment" of all competitors at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. "Her vivid portrayal of barrel racing speaks to
  
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• Pembina Pipeline seeing increased interest from potential Cedar LNG suppliers: CEO

  06-11-2024 19:16 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  One of the partners behind the Cedar LNG project says it has seen an uptick in interest from potential long-term contracted natural gas suppliers since the project was green-lit in June. Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Ltd. and its project partner, the Haisla First Nation, made a final investment decision at that time to go ahead with the US$4-billion facility. Pembina CEO Scott Burrows said Wednesday the positive final investment decision has given potential suppliers more confidence, and he exp
  
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• Calgary bar celebrating Christmas with festive cocktails and décor

  06-11-2024 19:13 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  A Calgary bar will once again be spreading the Christmas spirit with holiday-inspired drinks this December. Ricardo’s Hideaway, located just off 17 Avenue S.W., will be decking the halls with festive decor and serving up specialty cocktails from Nov. 18 until Dec. 31. The rum bar's Christmas-themed cocktails include the Jingle Bird and Merry Spritzmas, which have both been served at holiday pop-ups in the past. New this year there will be additions like the Sugar Plum Mai Tai and A Snowbal
  
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• Calgary senior charged with sexual assaults of Canadian immigrant

  06-11-2024 18:27 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary police have charged a senior with sexual assault, and say the accused was a volunteer sponsor who helped families immigrate to Canada. The sexual assaults were reported to police on Oct. 12, and are alleged to have taken place between December 2023 and June 2024. Police say the accused had been assigned to a newcomer family through a local organization and had, on three separate occasions, allegedly sexually assaulted the victim. "It is believed he leveraged his position as a volunteer s
  
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• Lethbridge police officer facing assault charge - Lethbridge News Now

  06-11-2024 16:22 via news.google.com
  Lethbridge police officer facing assault charge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'A serious challenge': Calgary Chamber of Commerce wary of Trump's second presidency

  06-11-2024 16:22 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary's business leaders say Donald Trump winning the U.S. election means a big challenge in the days ahead. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce, in a statement on Wednesday, said Trump's policies are the primary reason for concern. "We recognize the significant implications this administration will have for Alberta and Canada," said Deborah Yedlin, the Chamber's president and CEO. "Trump's 'America First' agenda, which emphasizes self-reliance, deregulation and tariffs, poses a serious challenge
  
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• Warming trend starts Wednesday, with Friday's high three times warmer than average

  06-11-2024 15:57 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Despite similar morning temperatures, Wednesday began with much better weather conditions than Tuesday, with dry road conditions reported across most of Calgary. There were still some lingering effects from the early week precipitation across southern Alberta, but Wednesday’s sunshine and warmer temperatures will take care of that by mid-day.A shifting weather pattern will introduce a persistent westerly flow across southern Alberta for the next few days, elevating both daytime highs and o
  
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• Northbound Deerfoot Trail shut down for an hour due to crash

  06-11-2024 15:03 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Emergency crews were called to a crash on Deerfoot Trail on Wednesday morning that shut down the northbound lanes of the highway for about an hour. Officials said the multi-vehicle crash took place at about 6:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the highway at 16 Avenue N.E. At 7:30 a.m., police shut down a section of Deerfoot Trail for the collision. EMS told CTV News that two people, each the single occupant of their vehicle, were taken to Foothills Medical Centre. One patient was in serious but
  
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