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It's the beginning of the holiday season and the Alberta RCMP are reminding people to be cyber-safe.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, it's a busy time for online shopping, and the police are reminding Albertans to follow safe cyber practices while they are shopping online.

Numerous reports have found unauthorized use of credit card data occurs well after the incident has occurred, causing people to not realize they have been the victim of fraud until after the fact and they have received their credit card bill.

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November 24 to 30, is being celebrated as Education Week in Saskatchewan. The theme is ‘Learning is a Journey’, highlighting student success, and the role education professionals play in guiding, inspiring and shaping the minds of our province’s students. 

The RM of Weyburn No. 67 held its municipal election on November 13th where new Reeve, Bud Grohn was elected. Grohn reflects on election day saying he was prepared for any outcome. 

“Win or lose, like, I was prepared to do whatever I had to do. If I lost, you lose and you just carry on.” 

However, he still expresses his gratitude for his team during the campaign saying “I couldn't have done it without them.” 

The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl.

Bostyn Laronde was last seen on November 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the West End area of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Laronde is described as 5’7” in height, thin build with black long hair and brown eyes.

After the weekend weather system moves through, southeast Saskatchewan will experience much colder temperatures.

A high-pressure ridge moving in will bring temperatures into the mid-minus double digits. "High temperatures will be in the mid-minus double digits, with lows into the -15°C to -20°C range," said Stephen Berg, a meteorologist from Environment Canada. These temperatures are well below the typical range for this time of year, which normally sees highs of around -2°C.

Red Deer Public Schools promoted inclusivity among students by launching a program aimed at preventing bullying.   

Kindergarten to Grade 5 students participated in the Walk away, Ignore, Talk it out, Seek help (WITS®) program in conjunction with Bullying Awareness Week (Nov. 18 to Nov. 22).  

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is proud to continue its magical holiday tradition by presenting Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet through matinee and evening performances.

“Once again, we are proud to host The Nutcracker and continue the longstanding legacy at Red Deer Polytechnic,” says Trent Rix, Director, Ancillary and Sport Services at RDP. “This classic ballet is a collaborative effort between RDP, youth dancers and community members which contributes to the festive spirit throughout communities across the region.”

More cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Saskatchewan now have access to Trikafta, a groundbreaking medication that improves lung function and quality of life.

As of November 15, the province has expanded coverage to include patients with 152 rare genetic mutations responsive to the drug. This change will extend eligibility to the majority of CF patients in Saskatchewan.

Cold temperatures weren't enough to send Cochranites into hibernation on one of the year's biggest nights.

The Nov. 23 celebration wasn't the coldest Light Up on record. Even the year it hit minus 30, Cochranites didn't flinch, coming out by in the thousands to welcome the festive season.

"There's always Christmas spirit here despite the cold," says Chris Heier, returning as chair for the second year. "I think we all remember the minus 30 Light Up. It was still packed, and we all still had a blast. It was great."

West central Saskatchewan is beginning the cleanup process after a significant winter storm blanketed the region with heavy snow. The storm, which delivered between 25 and 30 centimetres of snowfall around Kindersley, has started to move east, leaving behind a challenging aftermath.