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Tariffs and trade were among the key topics of discussion for the country's agriculture ministers during their annual conference this week in Manitoba.

Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers reaffirming their commitment for a resilient, sustainable, and competitive agriculture and agri-food sector.

Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt Conservative plans to deal with the country's housing crisis, which he said is entering a new phase as prices begin to fall in some cities.

At a press conference Tuesday in Brampton, Ont., the Conservative leader blamed Liberal policies for the housing crunch and invited the government to "steal our best ideas."

"They first inflated the housing bubble, and now Liberals are bursting the housing bubble," he said, noting that construction is slowing in Ontario.

Fiscal experts say Ottawa will have to be transparent with Canadians in the upcoming fall budget to justify a seismic shift in spending away from government programs and toward defence and infrastructure.

The federal Liberals are expected to table the annual budget sometime this fall, possibly as early as next month, after forgoing the traditional spring budget.

Farmers have had some decent harvest weather as they work on the harvest, with a few occasional showers moving through.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to reiterate her policy demands face-to-face with Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday while he's in Edmonton to meet with his Liberal caucus.

Smith, on her weekend call-in radio show, says she's looking for "real movement" on nine federal policies she says have "pummeled" Alberta's economy and wellspring oil and gas industry.

Her wish list includes scrapping the greenhouse gas emissions cap and re-writing Bill C-69, long labelled the "no more pipelines act" by her government.

A Siksika Nation resident has been charged with second-degree murder, following a fatal collision Sunday night.  

On Sept. 7, around 9 p.m., the Strathmore RCMP responded to a report that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Pine Road in Strathmore.  

The victim, a 24-year-old resident of Siksika Nation, was located by RCMP and EMS and taken to a Calgary hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.  

The Half Grand Helping Hand is back for September!

With kids going back to school and budgets being tight, our friends at High River Autoplex and RV wanted to give back to the non-profits and other community groups that do so much for High River and the surrounding area. 

It could be one of the many non-profit organizations in town, including hockey teams or any other group that could sure use $500.

The High River District Health Care Foundation unveiled a donor recognition wall yesterday (Sept. 9) in the surgery department at the High River Hospital.  

Last year, the foundation undertook an operating room project, with the goal of raising $500,000. 

100 Women Who Care Foothills has announced changes to its leadership structure.

The local group, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is comprised of women who make four collective donations a year to charities and non-profits across Foothills County.

Members nominate organizations, then vote on a recipient, with each member contributing $100 to the overall donation.

Since its founding 2015, the group contributed $297,040 to local causes.

A major fundraiser for a local animal rescue organization was held on Monday, Sept. 9.

It was the 6th annual Heaven Can Wait Golf Classic at the Sirocco Golf Club.

The event is one of the animal rescue's biggest of the year, and Heaven Can Wait often relies on funds from the golf classic to carry it through to the holiday season.

A photo gallery from the event can be seen below.