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@AustinLeeCTV

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CTV Ottawa weekend news anchor.

Ottawa, Ontario
Joined January 2019
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
7 months
Some personal news… Today is my last day with @CTVCalgary . A huge THANK YOU to the people of Calgary and to the talented crew at CFCN. The past two years here have been nothing short of amazing. Thanks for having me Calgary. Here’s a picture of me trying to look Albertan:
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Austin Lee
9 months
The Banff Gondola was ground to a halt at around 9pm last night, stranding hundreds of people at the top of Sulphur Mountain. The gondola is still down. Two helicopters are still operating, airlifting visitors to safety. 90 people remained atop the mountain as of 9:30am #YYC
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Austin Lee
2 years
Hundreds of people are gathered at a truck stop in southeast Calgary protesting pandemic measures and the vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers. Many will soon hit the road, on their way to Ottawa. #YYC @CTVCalgary
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
6 months
What’s up Ottawa?
@KFowlerTV
Kimberley Fowler
6 months
We got a new recruit tonight!! Everyone welcome Austin Lee @AustinLeeCTV to @ctvottawa
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Austin Lee
1 year
About 200 Calgary Police Service members are heading up to Edmonton for the regimental funeral for EPS officers Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan. #YYC @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
10 months
My review of this year’s Stampede mustard iced cream in three pictures. #CalgaryStampede @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
2 years
Your 2022 Stampede marshals Kevin Costner and John Scott. #YYC #Calgary #CalgaryStampede
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Austin Lee
2 years
Well, since starting at SAIT nearly 4 years ago, @SeanMarksCTV and I have worked in the same newsroom. From college, to Fort St. John to Lethbridge it’s been a blast, but today was our last day working together… for now! Cheers buddy.
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Austin Lee
1 year
Canada’s match vs. Belgium doesn’t start for another 4 hours, but look at the lineup of fans outside the Ship and Anchor eager to lock in prime seats. Canada’s soccer community is alive and well. #YYC #Canada #Worlds2022
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Austin Lee
2 years
A fire ban has been issued for Banff National Park. As disappointing and challenging as it may be, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR TURKEY FRYERS AT HOME. #Banff #YYC
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Austin Lee
2 years
Here’s a look at berm construction along Memorial Dr. #YYC #Calgary #abstorm
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Austin Lee
2 years
"If you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?" Ken in Auburn Bay has the coolest whip in the city. This isn’t a debate. #YYC #Calgary #Halloween
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
2 years
The 13th Annual Walk for Reconciliation is underway. Well over 100 community members are taking part. The group walk wraps up at Fort Calgary. #YYC #Calgary
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Austin Lee
2 years
The Coutts border crossing is absolutely packed. People in line tell me they’ve been waiting over 3hrs. This video sent in by a viewer shows just how long the lineup stretches before the Village of Coutts. #YQL #YYC @CTVLethbridge
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Austin Lee
1 year
Stay inside if you can #YYC . Going outside isn't worth it. My nose is frozen shut.
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Austin Lee
3 years
The Blackfeet Nation in Montana is sharing some #Pfizer and #Moderna vaccines with Canadians at the border near Cardston. Cars were lined up for more than 3 km. Earlier today. Some folks in line said waiting a couple hours ain’t too bad if it means getting a shot. #YQL
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
2 years
I’ll be taking a break from the world of Twitter for a week. If you don’t hear from me, I’m not ghosting you, I’m just taking a break from the chaotic news world to spend some time with family. Stay sweet everyone!
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Austin Lee
1 year
All set for Halloween ‘23…
@_JoelleOnAir
Joelle Tomlinson
1 year
Not gonna' lie... First thing that came to mind when @AustinLeeCTV popped up on screen this morning.
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Austin Lee
1 year
Holiday travel woes continue at #YYC . People I’ve talked to say they’ve been at the airport for upwards of 18 hours after their flights were cancelled. Hundreds of lost bags as well. Now, many are stuck in Calgary just 4 days before Christmas with no luggage. @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
2 years
Two Calgary men face a total of 66 charges after police busted a suspected homemade gun production facilities as part of a firearms trafficking investigation. Here is a look at the guns and the 3D printers that made them. #YYC #Calgary
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Austin Lee
1 year
A massive explosion rocked Marlborough at around 8:50am this morning. 10 people have been taken to hospital, 6 in life-threatening condition. Nearby residents say they lost power after the blast. A neighbour shared this video. #YYC @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
2 years
Cars have been steadily heading out for well over an hour. Hard to see from this video, but there are easily more than a thousand people here. This area is packed. #YYC
@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
2 years
Hundreds of people are gathered at a truck stop in southeast Calgary protesting pandemic measures and the vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers. Many will soon hit the road, on their way to Ottawa. #YYC @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
4 years
Sorry Connor, not today champ.
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Austin Lee
2 years
One of the berms set up along the Bow River just off of Memorial Dr. More than $150M has been set aside for flood mitigation projects since 2013. Those projects will be put to the test over the next 24-48 hours as Calgary is in a local state of emergency. #YYC #Calgary
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Austin Lee
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Austin Lee
2 years
Here’s a look at the massive finished berm on Memorial Drive. You can expect this roadway to remain closed for at least a week. #YYC #Calgary #abstorm
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
5 years
So there I was, a 22 year old walking down the street avoiding cracks in the concrete at all cost out of fear of what might happen to my mother's spinal cord.
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Austin Lee
7 months
@DWoodardHerald @CTVCalgary Thanks Dale! I'll be joining the team at CTV Ottawa shortly.
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Austin Lee
4 years
Remember when we could all go out a socialize without feeling that sense of guilt? Yeah, last week was a pretty special time
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Austin Lee
4 years
I did a story on the city opening up a new dog park today. One guy came up to me and legitimately asked me if I was just there to push my biased agenda... At the dog park... Filming dogs... #FakeNews
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
4 years
Business plan: 1) Look for a job during a pandemic 2) ????? 3) Profit
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Austin Lee
3 years
Had the chance to hang out with some real cool critters today. Here are my favourite pictures. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. #YQL
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Austin Lee
4 months
Bloopsie Daisy! I'm honoured to be included in this year's @ctvottawa blooper real. Shout out to our big ol' touchscreen. 60% of the time, it works every time.
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
3 years
It's crazy how something as simple as 18 cups of coffee can change your entire mood on a typical Monday morning
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Austin Lee
3 years
Well, I’m about a week into this whole COVID thing and have no sense of smell whatsoever. I’ve never felt more sympathy toward Mr. Dewey Cox. How he learned to play guitar without being able to smell is beyond me. #WalkHard
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
1 year
Calgary is looking extra pretty this morning. Have a great day! #YYC
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Austin Lee
3 years
Shout out to @Spotify for showing me that Monster Mash was one of my top songs for 2020 and reminding me that I literally lost my grapes during the early days of the pandemic.
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Austin Lee
3 years
I guess I’m not the only one who loves Dilo’s pizza. More than a hundred people came out for a drive by parade to pay their respects to the family that opened the legendary pizza joint back in 1979. Dilo’s closed its doors today. #YQL
@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
3 years
Dilo’s Pizza & Spaghetti House in Coaldale is closing after more than 40 years of serving the people @of southern Alberta. Best pizza I’ve had in years. #YQL
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Austin Lee
2 years
"Puck drop is at 7:30." "Okay... more like 7:45." "How does 8ish sound?" These start times are the enemy of those working a morning shift. #Flames #Oilers
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Austin Lee
2 years
Tourism Lethbridge has revealed 6 new travel posters designed by local artists. Each poster represents a classic Lethbridge attraction. The posters are now on display and for sale at the Tourism Lethbridge Visitor Centre #YQL #Lethbridge @CTVLethbridge
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Austin Lee
2 years
4 homes have been damaged in a fire last night in southeast Calgary. Everyone living in the affected homes has been accounted for. 2 people are in hospital - being treated for smoke inhalation. Here’s the scene this morning: #YYC
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Austin Lee
2 years
@CTVJoelle @BrittneyMatejka I can hear you guys in the studio talking about how cold it is. Can confirm. Not warm. Fingers freezing. Hardd tto ttype.
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Austin Lee
4 years
Don Cherry was well past his prime, and I understand why he was let go. I just wish the announcement could have been made tomorrow. It seems wrong to me that #Cherry 's departure is the top story of the day on Nov. 11th.
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Austin Lee
4 years
Are you really a Canucks fan if you didn't tear up watching that? I'm so grateful that I was able to grow up watching the Sedins. Thank you. #sedinnight #Canucks
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Austin Lee
1 year
A lil bit of slushy pond skimmin’ at Sunshine today! Slush cup is a time and a half. #YYC @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
4 years
An absolute classic moment in hockey history. GOOSEBUMPS. ALL THE GOOSEBUMPS.
@freshdaily
Freshdaily
4 years
Ten years ago today, Sidney Crosby scored his Golden Goal at the Vancouver Olympics 🇨🇦-📹 Jean-Louis Nguyen #Canada #Vancouver #Olympics #WinterOlympics #Hockey
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Austin Lee
4 years
If you squint... It looks like a KD volcanic eruption which is both a nightmare and a dream come true.
@luvmiu13
Fiona ✶
4 years
Thinking about this 1400 year old ginkgo tree.
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Austin Lee
3 years
"I don't need groceries. I have fruit gushers and bread. I can make a sandwich" - @SeanMarksCTV What a glamorous life.
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Austin Lee
10 months
Some flapjack flippin’ from Premier Danielle Smith moments ago. #YYC @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
5 years
Snickers bars are on sale at the dollar store near my place. Thinking about picking up a hundred and flipping them on Kijiji. Needless to say, my summer job search is dragging on. #RTBNNews
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Austin Lee
4 years
Win or lose, watching this year's edition of the Vancouver #Canucks makes me hopeful and excited for the future.
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Austin Lee
4 years
Sorry guys I can't help it. I've been speaking real moistly lately because I slamed like 5 drink box water type things earlier
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Austin Lee
4 years
At least my slippers are getting a daily workout.
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Austin Lee
2 years
RCMP begins removing protesters, vehicles at Coutts border blockade #YYC #YQL @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
4 years
Yeah, these playoffs have been exciting and all, but I haven't heard Cotton Eye Joe once. @NHL You are dropping the ball.
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Austin Lee
2 years
Coming from the West Coast, I remember hearing stories of people in Alberta being a different breed when it comes to the cold. This confirms those stories were accurate.
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Joelle Tomlinson
2 years
Yesterday I asked @ryanhardingctv about 1PM for a wintry run and he said it wasn’t ideal. He passed the test.
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Austin Lee
2 years
How are we feeling today, Calgary? Bummed out? Disappointed? Worried about losing Gaudreau in free agency? All of the above? At least it’s Friday. #YYC #Flames #NHL
@CTVCalgary
CTV News Calgary
2 years
Four straight losses to the Oilers, including Thursday night's OT defeat with a disallowed goal, has ousted the Flames. @AustinLeeCTV reports. #yyc #yeg #flames #oilers #battleofalberta
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Austin Lee
2 years
The Village of Stirling just wrapped up its inaugural Remembrance Day ceremony in front of the all-new community cenotaph. Huge turnout. At least a third of the community came out by the looks of it. #YQL @CTVLethbridge
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Austin Lee
3 years
Watched some guys ride a few big animals a couple days ago. Stood beside a vegan. @jessicarobb_ #Berta #YQL
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Austin Lee
7 months
@MarciaMacMillan @CTVCalgary Thank you! I always enjoy chatting with you in the morning. The hat is coming with me, but I doubt it will see nearly as much work in Ottawa...
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Austin Lee
2 years
BREAKING: The mandatory mask bylaw in Calgary will officially be lifted when the province ends the Alberta-wide mask mandate. That change is expected to happen by March 1st. #YYC @CTVCalgary
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
3 years
Just two games in, and former @WHLHurricanes goalie Stuart Skinner is up with the big club in Edmonton. The 22-year-old played 182 regular season games with the Hurricanes between the 2013-14 & 2017-18 season.
@EdmontonOilers
Edmonton Oilers
3 years
🔁 #Oilers roster moves 🔁 Goaltender Stuart Skinner has been recalled from the taxi squad on an emergency basis, defenceman Evan Bouchard has been loaned to the taxi squad & forward Tyler Benson has been assigned to the @Condors .
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Austin Lee
10 months
We’re about an hour away from the Stampede parade! Lots of pent-up excitement here in the staging area. Months of work went into some of these floats! Expecting more than 300k spectators along the route. #YYC #CalgaryStampede @CTVCalgary
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
5 years
Sun: Shining Chrysler Sebring Top: Down Velcro Sandals: Strapped White Tube Socks: Knee high Tommy Bahama shirt: Unbuttoned Alexander Keith's: Ice cold This crisp spring air is a little slice of heaven for dads everywhere.
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@AustinLeeCTV
Austin Lee
2 years
Here are some photos taken last night by people living in the community. More details throughout the morning on @CTVMorningYYC . #YYC @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
2 years
#BREAKING : The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service and Sask. RCMP have released the names of the people killed in the recent stabbing spree on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon. The youngest of the victims was 23, the oldest was 78. @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
9 months
@AdamMacVicar I'll be going out of my way to crash in to it soon. Might as well lock me up right now.
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Austin Lee
4 years
Once this pandemic blows over, barbers are going to have a tough time fixing some of these awful home cuts I've been seeing.
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Austin Lee
4 years
A man is at the Foothills Hospital after a stabbing at Circle-K in the Beltline district late last night. Police say the victim has not been cooperative. More on this story on #Newsfile at 4:30. #RTBNNews
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Austin Lee
5 years
The other day I saw a dude power walking up a busy escalator weaving through people. I don't think I've ever seen a more obnoxiously/impressive power move. Some people are just made of speed.
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Austin Lee
2 years
@miketgould The guy is the real deal. He’ll be a top six forward until he’s at least 36 or 37, and until then, he’s a top 5 LW in the league. Unreal return for Tkachuk no matter which way you slice it.
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Austin Lee
4 years
Canada's meat industry has been dealing with some serious curveballs during the COVID-19 #pandemic . But for one local farm in Fort St. John, business has never been better.
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Austin Lee
3 years
I'll never forget when Rod Brind'Amour brought the cup back to Campbell River for a little local hero style parade. Seeing the cup up close and fist bumping the legend himself and Mike Commodore at 9 years old is one of my fondest memories.
@Canes
Carolina Hurricanes
3 years
15 years ago today 🏆
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Austin Lee
2 years
Hahahaha yeah, this is super good hahaha Lots of fun hahaha not stressful at all hahaha #flames
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Austin Lee
5 months
Another terrific piece of work by Sandie Rinaldo on a Canadian boxing icon. @CTVW5
@CTVNews
CTV News
5 months
. @CTVW5  looks back at the hard life of Canadian heavyweight boxing legend George Chuvalo and the toll it's taken on his health:
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Austin Lee
5 months
The National Gallery of Canada sure is a gem. #Ottawa
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Austin Lee
1 year
@CTVJoelle Getting a lil early morning workout in never hurts! P.S… avoid Macleod Trail south of 25 Ave SW. This area is brutal.
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Austin Lee
1 year
Here’s a look at the Ford F-350 that crashed into the living room of a home in Ogden early this morning. The driver was transported to hospital with serious injuries. #YYC @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
4 years
Uhhh ok... Hopefully fruit of the loom is holding a boxing day sale, because I just pooped my pants. #WJC2020
@TSN_Sports
TSN
4 years
Nils Höglander might have just scored the nicest goal in World Junior Championship history 😳😳😳😳 #WorldJuniors 🇸🇪
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Austin Lee
4 years
"Eating spaghetti in a suit is like playing Russian roulette with a loaded revolver" -Unknown scholar
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Austin Lee
4 years
When this all blows over, I'm going to be emerging from my home looking like a scraggly version of Tarzan. This guy desperately needs a haircut.
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Austin Lee
4 years
I love the Sedins more than middle aged women love Candy Crush. #canucks #SedinNight
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Austin Lee
10 months
The @calgarystampede says total attendance at the halfway point of this year’s Stampede is already at 737,635! What a massive turnout this year. The attendance record is 1.4M, set in 2012. Is this the year we see that record broken!? #YYC #CalgaryStampede @CTVCalgary
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Austin Lee
5 years
I don't think this guy is running in the election, but I'm going to find a way to vote for him. Alberta could use a little magic... #ableg #abvote #Abpoli
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Austin Lee
2 years
University of Lethbridge Faculty Association rallying on the edge of campus. Academic staff have been without a contract for over a year. A major sticking point in negotiations is a proposed 4% salary rollback for faculty… retroactive to July 2020. #YQL #Lethbridge
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Austin Lee
3 years
A look at the Green Prairie International fire between Lethbridge and Coaldale. The first 911 call was made at 8 pm and crews say the fore is contained. #yql #Lethbridge
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Austin Lee
3 years
It's been a tough year. Know that you're not alone. #BellLetsTalk
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Austin Lee
1 year
Damn, there's a guy walking around the gym mid-workout with an open mug of black coffee. What a power move.
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Austin Lee
3 years
I've come to the conclusion that potato wedges are the number one vessel for driving chipotle sauce into your body. If you disagree, I'm sorry, but you're just wrong.
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Austin Lee
5 years
As a college student, it kind of grinds my gears seeing all the realistic, top-notch Halloween costumes pro athletes are rocking. I had to ask the pizza guy to spare a couple of extra boxes to make mine because I couldn't afford anything at "The Halloween Shop".
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