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Expansion of technology in recent years has played a critical role in the success of the small local farm and the Ag industry as a whole.  

Manitoba Agriculture Minister, Ron Kostyshyn, says our province's economy relies on that progress and noted the opportunities for growth, innovation, and sustainability in the industry. 

A traffic note for motorists in Olds, there will be a traffic restriction stating at 8 am, Tuesday January 21st.

54 Avenue between Highway 27 and 50 Street, will be restricted to one lane on the west side of 54 Avenue.

Drivers can expect interruptions to traffic as crews work to replace a water main valve.

This work is expected to last until 7 pm, January 23rd.

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Red Deer's Dennis Moffat received a big surprise on Jan. 15 when he was awarded with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan.

The federal privacy watchdog says he's "concerned" about a data breach involving a student information system used across Canada, and his office is seeking more information from the U.S.-based company behind the targeted software.

Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says his office is in touch with PowerSchool, which provides the affected platforms to schools across North America.

Earlier this month, PowerSchool told school boards in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta and elsewhere that it had experienced a data breach between Dec. 22 and 28.

Once again, Olivia and Noah were the top baby names in Alberta in 2024. 

Olivia has held the top spot for 12 consecutive years. The next longest-reigning name was Ethan, at nine consecutive years between 2001 and 2009, followed by Liam, with seven years from 2010 to 2016. 

2024 marks Noah’s sixth year in a row in the top spot for boys.

Charlotte, Amelia, Sophia, Emma and Ava were among the top five most popular names for baby girls, while Oliver, Liam, Theodore and Henry rounded out the top five choices for baby boys.

Update:

Shane Buffalo has been located safe.

Original Story:

The Maskwacis RCMP was asking for public assistance in locating 27-year-old Shane Buffalo.

Shane was last seen on Jan. 15, in Ermineskin.

There was concern for his well-being.

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Relief is on the way for Central Alberta after an extreme cold warning was in place for much of the region over the weekend.

Chris Wielki is a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

U.S. President Donald Trump's team is indicating he won't hit Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day.

Shortly before Trump was sworn into office Monday, an incoming White House official who insisted on anonymity pointed reporters to a Wall Street Journal report that said instead of tariffs Trump will instead sign an executive order launching an investigation into alleged unfair trade and currency practices by Canada, Mexico and China.

With the recent cold snap, many Central Albertans are letting their vehicles warm up before heading out to their destination. This can be a prime target for criminals looking to steal a running vehicle.

As a result, RCMP detachments across Alberta are set to launch Operation Cold Start this week, an initiative aimed at reducing the theft of idling vehicles. 

The annual campaign focuses on working with the public to address crimes of opportunity that occur when vehicles are left running, unlocked, and unattended.

There are fog patches being reported on the QEII around Red Deer and Lacombe this morning.

Roads are said to be bare and dry with fair visibility.

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