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Calgary Surge names Shane James as team's first GM

With less than three months remaining until the team's home opener, the Calgary Surge have handed the reins to a prestigious name in Canadian basketball circles.

Shane James has been hired as the first general manager of the Calgary Surge of the CEBL. (Twitter: @CalgarySurge)

Stamps' Dickenson putting in extra time heading into free agency

When Dave Dickenson took over as general manager of the Calgary Stampeders from John Hufnagel, one of his first orders of business was getting ready for CFL free agency.

Calgary Stampeders general manager Dave Dickenson says he has been in touch with linebacker Jameer Thurman's agent.

Bedard held off scoresheet but Pats come back in third for 3-2 victory

The Lethbridge Hurricanes kept Connor Bedard off the scoresheet for the first time in 36 games, but it wasn't enough, as the 'Canes lost 3-2 to the Regina Pats Friday night.

The Pats celebrate Friday night in Lethbridge. Regina scored twice in the third to defeat the Hurricanes 3-2. (Photo@Twitter/@WHLPats)

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Shooting in northwest Calgary neighbourhood of Highwood sends 1 to hospital

The Calgary Police Service asked residents of a northwest neighbourhood to shelter in their homes as officers responded to a situation Wednesday morning involving a firearm.

Calgary Police Service units and an armoured vehicle in the northwest community of Highwood during a Wednesday morning shooting investigation.

COVID-19, civil disobedience and dam break potental 'high risk' disasters in Calgary: CEMA

The 2022 Status of Emergency Preparedness in Calgary report highlights civil disobedience as a potential future disaster in the city and says the risk is considered high.

Awkward moment or conscious message? Political experts weigh in on Danielle Smith-Justin Trudeau handshake

An 'awkward' attempt at a handshake between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the prime minister Tuesday is another example of leaders from the western province hesitating before shaking Justin Trudeau's hand, say political experts.

Calgary Surge names Shane James as team's first GM

With less than three months remaining until the team's home opener, the Calgary Surge have handed the reins to a prestigious name in Canadian basketball circles.

Calgary police look to reunite stolen dishes with rightful owners

The Calgary Police Service seized tableware during a recent break-and-enter investigation but has yet to determine who the dishes belong to.

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Lethbridge police seek public assistance identifying August stabbing suspect

Lethbridge police are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in an early August assault.

Lethbridge police are trying to identify a female suspect in an August 4 stabbing

Lethbridge family raising pet goat, spreading joy

When Susan Eymann and Jeff MacDonald said they were getting a new pet in February, they weren’t exactly kidding.

Lethbridge man charged after police recover $37K in stolen property

A 56-year-old Lethbridge man faces multiple charges after police recovered $37,000 worth of stolen property connected to a Wednesday break-in at a commercial compound.

Rebuild continues in Waterton Lakes National Park marking five-years since Kenow wildfire

The rebuilding process is continuing as those in and near Waterton Lakes National Park honour the five-year anniversary of the Kenow wildfire.

Smoke from wildfires settles in over Lethbridge

A summer with mostly clear skies above Lethbridge has come to an end.

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Two people are dead and several other were injured after a Laval city bus crashed into a daycare Wednesday morning, according to first responders. The driver of the bus, a 51-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with homicide and dangerous driving, police say.

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With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkiye and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The confirmed death toll from the world's deadliest quake in more than a decade passed 11,000.

'Crypto king' associate operated parallel Ponzi scheme while living lavish lifestyle, court documents allege

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opinion | Tom Mulcair: This is why the federal health-care proposal is so disappointing

Justin Trudeau has thrown in the towel in the fight to maintain the federal role as gatekeeper of a public, universal, accessible and fair health-care system in Canada, writes former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca. 'That could have tragic consequences for folks on the lower rungs of the social and economic ladder.'

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opinion | Before you do your taxes, take note of these tax credits and deductions you may not have known about

Many Canadians are experiencing strains caused by the increased cost of living and inflation. In his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca, contributor Christopher Liew shares some of the top credits and deductions that you may be able to claim on your income tax return to help you save money.