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Mounties in Alberta have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding the province’s front-line medical care provider, Alberta Health Services.

RCMP won’t provide details, but the investigation follows allegations from the agency's former CEO that there was high-level arm-twisting, possible conflicts of interest, political interference and corruption in multimillion-dollar health deals.

On Sunday at 2 a.m., clocks will be jumping one hour ahead to 3 a.m. for Daylight Saving Time.

Maskwacis RCMP recommend the following safety tips on how to deal with the time change, especially when driving:

With the warm temperatures, temporary road bans throughout the City of Red Deer will come into effect today (March 7) at 7 a.m. 

Road bans will be in place for trucks to prevent damage to roads during the spring thaw. 

The following roads are designated as areas where trucks are allowed to carry up to a maximum per cent of vehicle axle weight allowance, and are in effect until further notice: 

A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge of Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament, concluding the prime minister did not exceed the bounds of his authority.

Two Nova Scotia men had asked the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a "reasonable justification" for hitting the pause button. 

David MacKinnon of Amherst, N.S., and Aris Lavranos of Halifax sought an order setting aside Trudeau's January decision to advise Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to exercise her power to prorogue Parliament until March 24. 

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday that 11 provinces and territories have agreed to extend the deals that give those jurisdictions billions of dollars to cut child-care fees for families.

Canada cannot go back to making families pay the equivalent of a mortgage payment for child care, he said.

With U.S. President Donald Trump implementing 25% widespread tariffs on Canadian products this last Tuesday, Canadian agriculture and the canola industry is preparing for the repercussions and weighing their options ahead of the 2025 growing year. The focus now shifts to not only restoring trade relations between Canada and the U.S. but also looking at ways to improve the industry both internationally and domestically.

Public Interest Alberta (PIA) said today, March 6th, that they had received an updated statement from the RCMP, that there was an investigation into AHS procurement allegations of fraud.

The statement from an RCMP spokesperson, released on March 6th says; 

“On February 6, 2025, the RCMP received a complaint relating to Alberta Health Services. Following a review, the RCMP has begun an investigation into the matter. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further details are available at this time.” 

Here is the reaction from PIA:

The Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Esports Club is climbing the global ranks of Rocket League - one of the world’s most competitive video games.  

Colten Kilpatrick, a Grade 12 student, and Grade 11 students Ejhisen Tabilisma and Ethan Kuhn are proving that gaming is a battleground for skills, strategy, and success.  

“I’m currently in the top 500 in Canada and the top 3,000 in the world,” said Kilpatrick.   

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that pauses tariffs on some Canadian imports linked to the auto industry that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and also lowers levies on potash to 10 per cent.

The order, read out in the Oval Office on Thursday, says the tariff relief is linked to maintaining the flow of parts to American car manufacturers and to helping farmers.

It was not clear exactly what would be included in the exemptions.

Update:

The Red Deer RCMP have advised that 35-year-old Wayne Piercey was found safe.

Click here for the full update. 

Original story:

The Red Deer RCMP were seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 35-year-old Wayne Piercey.

He was last seen on Feb. 25, in Red Deer.

There was concern for his well-being.