Strathmore

Ottawa has concluded negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear-energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders.

The moves are a show of faith for multilateralism as the re-election of Donald Trump in the United States is raising fears of further strain in global co-operation on trade and the environment.

Canada's elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of candidates and other key players in the electoral process through manipulation of their voice or image without consent.

The proposed change to the Canada Elections Act is among several measures chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault is putting forward to address the use of deepfakes and other artificially created content to fool voters.

In an interview, Perrault said he is "hoping to convince" MPs to expand an electoral reform bill, currently in a House of Commons committee, to include some new elements.

A landowner from Wheatland County has been fined for violating the Water Act.

Scott Alvin Sproule pleaded guilty to one count under the act for conducting work in a water body without approval.

According to the Alberta government, Sproule owns land in the county used for agricultural and livestock purposes.

There is a temporary stream that runs through the property that sustains groundwater and supports several aquatic ecosystems.

The Town of Strathmore is offering free firewood east of Kinsmen Park by Centre Street.

Residents can come and grab a few logs if they're planning to warm up their fireplace or host a few friends around a campfire.

A fog advisory that was issued earlier on Friday in Strathmore has ended.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the advisory has also wrapped up in Lyalta and Carseland.

Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault apologized Friday, after shifting claims about his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny.

The Liberal member of Parliament said at an unrelated announcement in Edmonton that he's sorry he hadn't been clear, "with everything that I know now."

"I apologize that I wasn't as clear as I could have been about who I am and my family's history,” he said, adding that he's still learning about his family's heritage "in real time."

The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings have had a historic season with a record of 12-3 and 24 points.

The Kings are currently in second spot in the division right behind the first-place Carstar Okotoks Bisons who have 25 points.

With the successful year, hockey fans in Strathmore might be wondering who is leading the team in points.

Forward Charlie Goll is in the top spot with six goals and 11 assists for 17 points.

Close behind Goll is forward Luke Nottveit with six goals and seven assists, for 13 points.

Workers at Canada Post went on strike Friday in a move that is expected to create delays and other disruptions to mail and parcel delivery — just as the Crown corporation prepares for what's typically its busiest period.

Strathmore's Canada Post branch, located inside of the Value Drug Mart, has been affected by the ongoing postal worker's strike.

A sign outside of the store says that they are unable to accept any letters or parcels at this time. This comes after a national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began on Friday (Nov. 15).

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