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Alberta Grains regional meetings are scheduled across six regions within Alberta from October 28 to November 15. 

These annual meetings offer Alberta’s 18,000+ barley and wheat farmers a detailed look at the commission's research, advocacy and extension efforts funded by their checkoff dollars.

A veteran Ottawa journalist is firing back against what he says are "entirely false" claims by a former Conservative cabinet

The annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign has started up once again.

"Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and photos, to be delivered to children in need around the world," says a new release from Samaritan's Purse.

Strathmore residents can drop off a shoebox at the Strathmore Alliance Church during the week of Nov. 18-24.

Have you bid, bought, and saved yet on our StrathmoreNow Online Auction?

Throughout this upcoming week, you can listen to 104.5 More Country to see the hottest auction items we've got going on or click on the auction box on our website.

From gym memberships, grocery store gift cards, hotel stays, and more, you don't want to miss out.

Join Keesyn Glawson throughout the week on the morning show to hear from local businesses about the best items they're selling.

Canada's long-held consensus on immigration is under threat but has not disappeared, the immigration minister said in an interview after announcing a major cut to the number of newcomers to Canada. 

On Thursday, Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to slash Canada's immigration targets by 20 per cent next year and admitted the Liberal government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of "horrifying violence" perpetrated by gangs in Haiti.

Gang violence has increased in the Caribbean nation in recent weeks and the UN says gangs now control 85 per cent of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

Kenya is leading a multinational security mission to restore order after gangs drove out the former prime minister with targeted attacks earlier this year.

A transition council is now leading the nation, with the goal of holding elections next year.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

A man uses an umbrella to shield himself from the rain while walking on the Stanley Park seawall across the water from downtown Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A playground in Chestermere has been closed as it goes through an update complete with new features.

Hawkmere Playground closed on Tuesday (Oct. 22) as crews began work on the upgrade.

According to Ty Tomasta, communications manager with the city, the parks are updated every few decades.

"We have some staff that are certified playground inspectors," said Tomasta. "Every month they complete inspections and make repairs to playgrounds all across the city. That public safety aspect is a big priority for us."

The Royal Canadian Legion's annual Poppy Campaign launched in Strathmore on Friday (Oct. 25).

The fundraiser leads up to Remembrance Day on November 11.

Ana Haines, poppy chair with the Strathmore Legion says volunteers will be set up in booths at local grocery stores like the Co-op, No Frills, and Walmart to hand out poppies.

"The monies gathered from those locations go into our Poppy Trust Fund."

A pageant featuring Indigenous students took place at Strathmore High School on Thursday (Oct. 24).

The event was held at the school's theatre as several other schools took part, including Carseland, Westmount, Wheatland Crossing, and Crowther Memorial Junior High.

"The goal is to represent the schools at powwows, grand entries, and other events. It also helps to support the understanding of culture within their school. It's a bit of a leadership role," said Cori Hampson, director of learning with Golden Hills School Division.