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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free.

In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit.

Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, posted on X soon after that post that he had received a call from Freeland, who offered "assurance" that the rebate would be tax-free.

Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada's border.

One expert says there are not many Canadian allies, so far, in the president-elect's court.

"I don't see a whole lot of friends of Canada in there," said Fen Hampson, a professor of international affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa and co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations.

Red Deer City Council addressed emergency housing and recovery services at today’s meeting, reviewing a Development Permit application and proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. This discussion comes after the province's recent announcement to expand recovery support services in Red Deer.

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On Nov. 13 at 11:06 a.m., the Innisfail RCMP advised that missing 31-year-old Tarin Crier was located safe.

Original Story:

On Nov. 12 at 6:26 p.m., the Innisfail RCMP were seeking the public's assistance in locating missing 31-year-old Tarin Crier. 

Tarin was last seen in Innisfail on Nov. 11, 2024 when she departed her place of residence.

There was concern for her well-being.

Red Deer RCMP have re-opened the intersection of Taylor Drive and 32 Street in Red Deer. Traffic is once again back to normal.

At around 3:10 Tuesday afternoon they were on scene of a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle

The driver of the motorcycle had been transported to hospital.

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On Nov. 15, the Wetaskiwin RCMP advised that a missing 11-year-old youth was located safe.

The youth was first reported missing on Nov. 8, after leaving his residence in Wetaskiwin.

Original Story:

The Wetaskiwin RCMP were asking for public assistance in locating a missing 11-year-old of Wetaskiwin.

The youth was last seen on Nov. 8, leaving his residence in Wetaskiwin and had not returned home since.

There was a concern for his safety and wellbeing.

Vandalism during preparations for the Winter Village has resulted in delays, increased costs, and frustration for Town of Sylvan Lake staff.

The Parks team has been preparing the beachfront and pier for the annual Winter Village since September. 

“Over the past few weeks, we’ve had over 11 tree lights cut or dismantled,” said Communications Officer Jared Waldo. “These lights are funded and supported by taxpayers and replacing these lights creates a heavy strain on an already tight budget.”

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon intervened Tuesday to end work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal, directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations and move the talks to binding arbitration.

But labour experts and other groups say the minister's decision to intervene in the dispute sets a dangerous precedent that undermines workers' rights.