'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."

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.

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.