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U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on U.S. imports today coming from Canada and Mexico. 

The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to talk more about Canada's response, which will include tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, at 10:30 a.m. in Ottawa. 

Here's the latest news (all times Eastern - keep checking back for the latest details):

Registration for spring arts and recreation programs in Red Deer opens today (March 4) at noon.  

With the new season comes fresh opportunities for fitness, fun, and creative adventures.   

There’s a variety of spring programs from swim lessons and preschool programs to fitness and wellness, arts and culture, and more.   

Red Deer Rebels defenceman Luke Vlooswyk has been named WHL Rookie of the Week.

Vlooswyk led all first-year players with a goal and four assists in two games.

He is tied for second in scoring among Rebels blueliners with 16 points (3G-13A) in 58 games. His plus-11 rating also ranks second among all Red Deer skaters.

Red Deer selected Vlooswyk with the 17th overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft.

He made his WHL debut the following season and scored a goal and an assist in seven call-up appearances in 2023-2024.

The Alberta government has hired a former head of Manitoba's provincial court to investigate allegations of high-level arm-twisting in lucrative government contracts. 

The government said Monday that Raymond Wyant's work is to begin immediately with an interim report to go to the government by the end of May.

He is to review multimillion-dollar Alberta Health Services contracts for children's medication and for surgeries done by for-profit providers.

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston and City Council have released a statement in regards to a hate speech incident that occurred over the weekend.

Individuals were seen displaying hateful signs and symbols in the downtown area in at least three locations, including the Central Alberta Immigrant Women's Association and Care for Newcomers.

The statement from the City is below:

The Town of Olds is advising motorists of traffic disruptions today at the Imperial Way and 46 Street intersection.  

Lane restrictions, traffic flow interruptions, and speed reductions through the intersection are expected while crews replace a water main valve.  

Work begins today (March 4) at 8 a.m. and will take about two days to complete.   

Fog patches are being reported on some Central Alberta highways this morning, impacting visibility. Conditions are expected to improve as the morning progresses.

It will be mainly sunny on Tuesday. The wind will become southeast 20 km/h, gusting to 40 this afternoon. The expected high today is plus 3.

Click here for current road conditions.

Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School’s Improv Teams have earned top honours at recent competitions.

The Nosebowl Team secured a silver medal at the Wildfire Festival, while the Canadian Improv Games Team earned a bronze medal, highlighting the dedication and creativity of these young performers.

The federal union that represents Canada’s front-line customs and immigration officers says it’s worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Trump's executive order to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian products, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy, are set to kick in Tuesday.

Canadians will be waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for economy-wide tariffs passed with no relent overnight, triggering a continental trade war.

The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.