'Wasn't as clear as I could have been': Boissonnault sorry for Indigenous claims
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."
Missing Wetaskiwin youth located safe
The Wetaskiwin RCMP advised on Nov. 15, that a missing 11-year-old had been located safe.
The youth was first reported missing on Nov. 8, after leaving his residence in Wetaskiwin and not returning.
There was concern for his well-being.
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Canada Post workers are on strike. Here's what you need to know about your mail
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.
Lacombe postal workers hit the picket line
A dozen postal workers of Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Local 818 were picketing in front of the main post office in Lacombe on Friday.
The post office in Lacombe is closed.
Several motorists honked their horns and waved in support as they drove by the postal workers.
Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing 27-year-old
The Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 27-year-old Skylyn Robicheau.
She was last seen in Red Deer on Sept. 30.
There is concern for her well-being.
Skylyn is described as:
· 5 feet 4 inches and approximately 127 pounds
· Light complexion
· Brown hair and blue eyes
City of Red Deer advises residents of postal strike plans
The City of Red Deer says a mailing disruption means The City cannot mail utility bills, account information or regular correspondence to customers and stakeholders.
Starting Friday, outgoing mail will be held at City Hall for one week, where recipients are able to pick up.
During a mailing disruption, utility and other City bill payments are still due on the specified due date, and applicable late penalties will not be waived.
Ponoka RCMP member justified using force in 2022 officer-involved shooting: ASIRT
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has ruled that a Ponoka RCMP officer's use of force was justified in an officer-involved shooting causing injury in February of 2022.
On February 10, 2022, a man was walking through downtown Ponoka carrying a paintball gun that resembled a real handgun and attempted to get inside the Provincial Building.
One of the officers fired his carbine rifle at the suspect after the suspect pointed the gun at police.
The suspect was struck approximately four times.
EMS arrived and attended to the man.
Icy roads causing delays on Central Alberta highways
Due to winter road conditions Friday (Nov. 15) morning, there have been reports of multiple collisions and delays on Central Alberta roads.
Area highways are partially covered in ice.
It was reported that Highway 2 north of Lacombe near the Highway 2A overpass is reduced to one lane heading southbound.
New breakfast program off to a great start in Didsbury school
A new breakfast program is off to a great start at Ross Ford Elementary School in Didsbury. The program got its start a few weeks ago, thanks to the vision of the school’s Family School Wellness Worker.
Court upholds decision by school board on former Trustee Monique LaGrange
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, presided over by Justice Cheryl Arcand-Kootenay, has upheld the decision made by the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) Board of Trustees to apply sanctions to former Trustee Monique LaGrange, finding that it was reasonable for the Board to determine that LaGrange’s actions contravened the Education Act and RDCRS Board policies. The judicial ruling confirms the Board acted appropriately in its response to a social media post shared by LaGrange in August 2023.