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Alberta's government has ditched a new fee schedule for breweries that would have seen the province's oldest beer maker pay significantly more in taxes.

The schedule, introduced in February after Alberta tabled its budget, substantially lowered the production threshold breweries needed to meet before they paid the highest fee to the government, while also adjusting the production limits and fees building up to the cap.

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Red Deer Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter today announced the hiring of Marc Habscheid as the club’s new head coach.

The native of Swift Current, SK, becomes the tenth head coach in team history.

In 18 years as a head coach in the Western Hockey League with Kamloops, Kelowna, Chilliwack/Victoria, and Prince Albert, Habscheid has 582 wins (6th most in league history) in 1166 regular season games (6th) for a .544 winning percentage. Habscheid has coached 139 WHL playoff games with 75 wins (8th) and a .540 winning percentage.

RCMP are requesting public assistance in locating a truck, trailer and boat that were stolen from the Sylvan Lake area sometime overnight between June 3 and 4.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of these vehicles, please contact Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200, or the non-emergency dispatch line at 310-RCMP.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The City of Red Deer has awarded 26 new taxi licence plates for use throughout the city.

Applicants were required to complete multiple forms and pay a drawing fee to enter the plate draw.

The successful recipients are:

• 94 Cabs Red Deer – 4 plates

• Alberta Gold Taxi Ltd. – 2 plates

• Associated Cab – 2 plates

• Red Deer City Taxi – 4 plates

• Jennifer Hoffe O/A TBD – 1 plate

• 2229020 AB Inc. – 3 plates

• AAA Cabs Red Deer – 3 plates

Manitoba’s farm groups are happy about a new bill to reduce the regulation red tape hindering interprovincial trade.

Manitoba’s farm groups say they’re glad to see the province’s latest effort to break down interprovincial trade barriers.

For more than 50 years, Camp L.G. Barnes has been making a difference in the lives of adults with disabilities in Alberta.

The camp, located on the southwestern shores of Gull Lake, is fully accessible and offers anyone with disabilities an opportunity to experience camping.

However, this year might be a little tougher than previous years.

Due to a gap in the executive director position, some necessary grant applications were missed that would have provided up to $80,000 in funds to help staff the camp for the summer season.

The Weather Network's Summer Forecast is calling for above-normal temperatures for the Prairies.

The southern half of the provinces will experience well-above-normal temperatures due to a heat dome in the U.S.

A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps hot air over a region, causing prolonged periods of extreme heat. 

Meteorologist Rhythm Reet says this means we could see excessive heat for a longer period and more frequent heat waves; it also influences where the storm track will be setting up.

The Central Office Leadership Team (COLT) at Chinook’s Edge officially welcomed Ryan Sawula to Chinook’s Edge.

He officially started in his role as the division’s new Superintendent today.

“I am excited to be officially a part of Chinook’s Edge,” says Sawula. “I appreciate the warm welcome.”

Sawula says he is looking forward to being out in schools in the next few weeks for a first visit.

“I hope to connect with our staff and schools this spring, and then again throughout the coming school year.”

Sylvan Lake’s Annual 1913 Days Celebration is back, and the fun gets started tomorrow.

Here’s a complete event guide for 1913 Days events happening, a jam-packed weekend full of family fun, local art, live entertainment, and community spirit!

🎉 Friday, June 6 – Kickoff Events

🫖 Mayor’s Seniors High Tea

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 NexSource Centre Curling Rink (4823 49 Avenue)
Enjoy tea, light bites, and live jazz by the Cheryl Fisher Jazz Trio alongside the Art Show and Sale.