Strathmore

RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.

They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others were taken by ground ambulance.

RCMP describe the attack as a "senseless act of violence."

The City of Chestermere will be line painting Marina Drive next week.

Starting on Tuesday (Sept. 4), crews will begin painting the center line down the road. 

"No parking will be permitted on the roadway from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.," wrote the city on its social media page.

All vehicles already on the road will also need to be moved before work begins.

The city is asking residents to expect minor delays and to drive with extra caution through the work zone.

Some last-minute cancellations have come to the 36th annual Chestermere Country Fair.

On Tuesday (Sept. 2), the fair announced that they were cancelling the brisket supper and live music portion of the fair.

The music was initially set to showcase Joel Ostrom and the Tin Star Band, but was cancelled due to low ticket sales.

"Anyone who bought tickets will be reimbursed," wrote the Chestermere Country Fair on its social media page.

Fuel House Chestermere is enticing residents to get fit for a prize.

Starting on Tuesday (Sept. 2), Fuel House launched its Fall Fitness Challenge, an eight-week program designed for all skill levels, including beginners.

"It's $100 to enter, and the people who get the best results keep all the cash and prizes," said owner Sara Berdusco.

Throughout the challenge, Fuel House will take a starting weight, measurements, and three anatomical pictures. The gym also does weekly follow-ups to check on progression.

It looks like India is thinking about implementing an import duty on yellow peas. 

India Pulses and Grains Association is concerned that an increase in yellow pea production in Canada and Russia could result in more imports.

They say ongoing imports have brought down prices, which could discourage Indian farmers from expanding their own pulse production.

The IPGA says in order to raise the price of yellow peas in the domestic market, they are calling on the Indian government to impose a 30 to 40 per cent import duty.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program, arguing it has caused an employment crisis among young Canadians.

"The Liberals have to answer why is it that they're shutting our own youth out of jobs and replacing them with low-wage, temporary foreign workers from poor countries who are ultimately being exploited," Poilievre told a news conference Wednesday morning in Mississauga, Ont.

"We want Canadian workers to have Canadian jobs. We want to bring back high wages."

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will meet behind closed doors for a second day in a row today, as the Liberal government prepares for Parliament's return in a little under two weeks.

Cabinet is discussing efforts to spur industrial investment, refocus Ottawa's spending priorities for the coming fall budget and counter U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

The federal government is expected in October to table Carney's first budget since taking office.

Strathmore residents are stepping into a smoky fall. Through the haze and the familiar smell of smoke, officials are urging the public to follow safety precautions. 

An air quality warning was issued Tuesday (Sept. 2) for Wheatland County and surrounding areas and remains in effect. 

The smoke first settled over Southern Alberta during the Labour Day long weekend. 

"We've seen quite a bit of smoke coming from fire both in the Northwest Territories and now from fires in B.C.," said Christy Climenhaga, a scientist with Environment Canada. 

Strathmore Town Council are back from the summer.

After taking a break throughout August, council will resume with regular meetings, with their first meeting set for Wednesday (Sept. 3) at 6 p.m.

There are several items on the agenda, including a corporate quarterly report and several letters of correspondence.

These letters include a thanks from Sturgeon County, which had several Strathmore firefighters helping them battle the recent wildfires near Redwater.

Siksika Nation and the surrounding Wheatland County area are experiencing smoky haze, prompting health advisories.

Siksika Health Services issued an advisory on Tuesday (Sept. 2), recommending that Nation residents exercise caution while outdoors.