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AgSafe Alberta has added another level to its FARMERS CARE program.

Level 4 is now available at AgSafeAB.ca. 

This free program provides valuable safety information that agricultural producers can navigate at their own pace.

All levels of FARMERS CARE cover a wealth of valuable information in a condensed format, avoiding the major time commitment that typically comes with intensive safety courses.

In a significant step forward for climate science, Western University has launched the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory (CSSL), a transformative research initiative focused on understanding and mitigating Canada’s most extreme weather events. The lab was unveiled following a $20-million investment from long-time partner ImpactWX, marking a major milestone in the study of severe weather in Canada.

The most common mistake when setting up a snow fence is improper placement. To be effective, a snow fence must be positioned correctly and sized according to the local snow and wind conditions.

 A series of coordinated efforts by the RCMP and partnering units has led to the arrest of several individuals wanted on outstanding warrants across Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Ottawa has concluded negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear-energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders.

The moves are a show of faith for multilateralism as the re-election of Donald Trump in the United States is raising fears of further strain in global co-operation on trade and the environment.

Canada's elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of candidates and other key players in the electoral process through manipulation of their voice or image without consent.

The proposed change to the Canada Elections Act is among several measures chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault is putting forward to address the use of deepfakes and other artificially created content to fool voters.

In an interview, Perrault said he is "hoping to convince" MPs to expand an electoral reform bill, currently in a House of Commons committee, to include some new elements.

The Klippers are off to a fantastic start this season, bringing a thrilling level of hockey to the community. To get an insider perspective, we recently caught up with Kyle Adamson, the team's all-around go-to guy, handling everything from music to announcing and governing the team. His energy and passion come through his fantastic announcing and memorable one-liners.

Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault apologized Friday, after shifting claims about his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny.

The Liberal member of Parliament said at an unrelated announcement in Edmonton that he's sorry he hadn't been clear, "with everything that I know now."

"I apologize that I wasn't as clear as I could have been about who I am and my family's history,” he said, adding that he's still learning about his family's heritage "in real time."

Kindersley, SK – A vehicle fire erupted on Overlord Crescent in Kindersley during the lunch hour today, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky and prompting a swift emergency response. The incident, which involved a white passenger car parked in the driveway of a residential home, resulted in a total loss of the vehicle.

Workers at Canada Post went on strike Friday in a move that is expected to create delays and other disruptions to mail and parcel delivery — just as the Crown corporation prepares for what's typically its busiest period.