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Surge drop first game of season, losing 84-81 to Bandits

Diego Maffia sank a free throw that snapped the Calgary Surge's string of victories at three Saturday night, in a game played at the Langley Events Centre.

Diego Maffia of the Vancouver Bandits celebrates game-winning free throw Saturday against the Calgary Surge. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Bandits)

Stamps release 22 players following Lions loss in pre-season finale

The Stampeders wrapped up the CFL pre-season with a second-half comeback that fell just short Thursday night in Vancouver, then set their roster Saturday, releasing 22 players.

Calgary Stampeders' Derek Dennis is driven off the field with an injury during the first half of CFL football game against the B.C. Lions in Vancouver, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Dennis was one of 22 players released by the Stampeders Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dawgs shut out by Sylvan Lake Gulls

Okotoks got stellar pitching Friday night, but unfortunately, Sylvan Lake got even better pitching as the Gulls shut out the Dawgs 1-0.

Ty Boudreau of the Sylvan Lake Gulls tossed a complete game against the Okotoks Dawgs Friday night, striking out five in a 1-0 victory (Photo: Twitter@SylvanLakegulls)

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UCP's Tyler Shandro lost by 25 votes in Calgary-Acadia: source

CTV News has learned the results of the provincial election recount in Calgary-Acadia confirm an NDP win, though it was 25 votes, not seven.

Tyler Shandro speaks at a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay

A city official says a $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary's aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the owners of the Calgary Flames to stay in the city.

Peace officer's vehicle struck during Newell County, Alta., traffic stop

Officials say no one was injured, but an investigation is ongoing after a peace officer's vehicle was struck "at a high rate of speed" during a traffic stop on Friday.

2 injured in separate amusement ride incidents in Stony Plain

Two people were hospitalized after being injured during amusement ride incidents in Stony Plain Friday night.

Calgary '88 Olympic Games leader Bob Niven dead at 80

One of the men who brought the Winter Olympic Games to Calgary in 1988 has died.

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Traffic will be disrupted on Scenic Drive North Monday

Traffic will be disrupted Monday along Scenic Drive North due to a lane closure.

Young farmers, ranchers kick off 100th annual Lethbridge and District 4-H Show and Sale

Months of planning and preparation have paid off for 4-H members across the Lethbridge region as the 100th annual Lethbridge and District 4-H Show and Sale kicked off.

Repair work to disrupt Lethbridge traffic starting Monday

The east side of the intersection of Red Crow and Jerry Potts Boulevard West will be closed starting Monday.

Man in life-threatening condition after Lethbridge stabbing

A man was seriously injured in an early morning stabbing in Lethbridge's north end.

Blood Tribe woman arrested in fentanyl bust

A 28-year-old Blood Tribe woman faces charges in connection with a drug bust last month, police say.

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Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security

The federal prison service says it will have a second look at its decision to move convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility as political leaders of all stripes react to the news with shock and outrage.

Paul Bernardo sits in the back of a police cruiser as he leaves a hearing in St. Catharines, Ont., April 5, 1994. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

Data shows COVID-19 hospitalizations, severe outcomes continue to decline, but we must remain vigilant: experts

Wastewater testing, hospitalization and death data from COVID-19 tell us the virus's spread continue to trend downward in Canada. But we're not at the end, and public health experts say we must heed lessons learned from the pandemic and remain vigilant. Read the analysis on CTVNews.ca.

Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands.

Small-brained ancient human cousins may have buried their dead, according to a surprising study

An ancient human cousin may have buried its dead and carved symbols into cave walls, surprising findings for a creature with a small brain.

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About ducking time: Apple to tweak iPhone autocorrect function

One of the most notable happenings at Apple's event for developers on Monday is likely the iPhone maker's tweak that will keep its autocorrect feature from annoyingly correcting one of the most common expletives to 'ducking.'

Apple unveils sleek 'Vision Pro' goggles. Will it be what VR has been looking for?

Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination

The Fugees reunite for what may be their last performance

Lauryn Hill brought Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel on stage over the weekend to surprise attendees of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia and it may be the last time fans see them together.

Experts say Ottawa's 'right to repair' consultation should prioritize consumer rights

Those in favour of creating a federal right to repair law say the government should avoid shaping such legislation according to the wishes of special interest lobbyists as Ottawa gets set to launch consultations on the issue.