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Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder-than-normal start to winter across most of the country.

The network’s winter outlook says a La Niña – a weather pattern characterized by cold ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean – is returning for a rare third winter, likely meaning colder and snowier weather through December.

Today is Giving Tuesday and the Nature Conservancy of Canada is asking people to help them conserve some of the country's most
important forests, wetlands, grasslands and coastal areas.

On this day, all gifts to NCC will be matched, meaning people can double their donations and make a major impact by protecting important habitats and the wildlife they sustain.

Native grasslands are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world, and their loss means that many native species are now critically endangered. 

It's a busy day in the purebred cattle barns as exhibitors prepare for a couple of all-breed competitions. 

Agribition Director Kim McLean says they'll be some top-quality livestock from across Canada in the ring today for the First Lady Futurity, First Lady Classic and Presidents Classic.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked through blowing snow Monday to lay tobacco on the graves of victims of a mass stabbing before listening to family members who have been grieving for nearly three months.

"I know you are still reeling and still processing what happened and what took place," Trudeau told a news conference in the James Smith Cree Nation's school gym. 

"I know from the conversations that I had that members from the community are still grappling with it every single day."

A Fort Saskatchewan woman will be representing the community in an Alberta task force for Hosting Ukrainians in Alberta. 

Carol Slukynski was chosen to take part in the roundtable after her prolific work in helping displaced Ukrainians find a home in Fort Saskatchewan, which eventually led to her co-founding a group called 'Hosting Ukrainians in Fort Saskatchewan'. 

Slukynski's motivation to help people affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine stems from her family's deep connection to the country. 

If you drive through Sturgeon County, you may wind up passing a century-old family farm. 

The Williams/Christie family from the Gibbons area is one of two families to receive Sturgeon County's 100-year Farm Family Award this year.

The story of the farm starts more than a century ago with Clara Grosland, a 19-year-old woman living in the United States. 

When World War 1 broke out, with all the younger men fighting in the army, Grosland's parents sent her to Canada to help her aunt and uncle on their farm.

Some area residents gathered over the weekend to remember the 17 victims of a tragic bus and train collision. 

The crash took place on Nov. 29, 1960, when a 26-car train collided with a school bus full of children from Chipman at a rail crossing in Lamont. The train dragged the bus for nearly a kilometre before slamming it into a metal pole, which tore the bus in half. 

Fifteen girls and two boys died in the incident, another 25 were injured. 

Strathcona County RCMP is looking for the public's help in finding two suspects who broke into a jewelry store over the weekend.

At around 6:40 a.m. on Saturday (Nov. 26), RCMP arrived at the Sherwood Park Mall after reports of a break-in at the Cineplex entrance.

The break-in targeted Beck Antiques and Jewelry store. The thieves broke through the glass door of the Cineplex before entering the jewelry store where they got away with a large number of collector coins and antique currency.

Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program held their annual convention this week in Saskatoon.

Each year two operations from across Canada are chosen for the national title.

This year's national event winners are from Saskatchewan and Quebec.

Cody Straza and Allison Squires own and operate Upland Organics at Wood Mountain (Saskatchewan).

The couple met at university and started their organic farm in 2010.

He notes that they farmed for a few years with his parents.

Canadian Western Agribition kicks off today at Regina's REAL District. 

The six-day show welcomes over 100 thousand visitors from across Canada, the U.S. and around the world.

It's a busy day at the show with the Canadian National 4H and Youth Judging Competition, the Youth Showmanship and Team Grooming events.

The Chore Team events gett underway in the Brandt Centre, the Alpaca's are in the show ring in the Canada Centre Arena and the Bison are on display in the Stock Exchange.