Strathmore

The head of the United Nations refugee agency says it is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers.

Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with the prime minister in Ottawa on Monday.

His visit comes a little more than a week after the federal government announced plans to cut overall immigration levels by 20 per cent for 2025 — a cut that includes refugees and protected persons.

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday as a chaotic presidential campaign reaches its peak in a deeply divided United States, where voters in only a handful of battleground states will choose the country’s path forward.

Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have presented starkly different visions for America's future, but polling shows the two remain in a dead heat. 

Harvest is pretty much complete in the prairie provinces and we are entering the time of year when plans are starting for 2025. Over the next several months, many big events will be held from conferences to trade shows and more. Some of these events focus on woman and all they bring to the industry.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is condemning violence that erupted Sunday when Indian consular officials visited a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont., as police announced three people have been charged in the clash.

Visits by Indian officials to the temple in Brampton and another in Surrey, B.C., were met with protests from demonstrators seeking a separate Sikh nation called Khalistan.

The True North Society held its annual gala at Legacy Farm on Saturday.

The event brought together business owners and organizations to discuss the importance of combating domestic violence while dressed in outfits based on the Roaring 20s.

Highlights from the gala included a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, an interactive display, and the opportunity to engage with domestic violence survivors.

There was also a silent auction, featuring products such as flannel blankets, artisan soaps, and a bottle of Glenmorangie scotch.

Some snowfall is arriving in Strathmore overnight. 

According to our forecast, periods of rain will start late Monday evening (Nov. 4). As the night continues, the rain will change into light snow towards the morning.

There is also wind expected overnight, beginning at around 20 km/h before gusting to 60 km/h throughout Tuesday.

The snow will continue into late Tuesday afternoon, bringing between two to four centimetres alongside a daytime high temperature of 2°C.

Remembrance Day is only a week away, and plenty of schools, organizations, and local legions are preparing for the big day.

Here are several ceremonies that will honour veterans who gave their lives for Canadian freedom:

1. No Stone Left Alone

Rocky View County will host a special ceremony at the Garden of Peace Cemetary near Chestermere on Wednesday (Nov. 6).

The Alberta government is offering grant funding to organizations to help address racism and promote diversity.

According to the province, up to $13.5 million over three years will be handed out to help support community organizations along with Indigenous communities to promote multiculturalism.

Alberta Health Services wrapped up the final launch of Connect Care, bringing together more than 11,000 additional staff and physicians at 155 AHS and AHS partner sites and locations onto the system.

According to a news release, Connect Care is the only health organization in Canada with a clinical information system.

The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce is encouraging kids and their families to enjoy a fun event with local businesses.

There are 125 cookie tins available, and Cody Holdaway, secretary of the chamber says people can buy a cookie bag. The adventure kicks off at the Royal LePage office with a map.

"The kids and the families, get to walk to all the participating businesses and each business will give them a different Christmas cookie."

According to Holdaway, the best thing the chamber can do is get people's eyes on the local business community.