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The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings are one loss away from being taken out of the playoffs.

The Kings are currently in a best-of-five series against the Medicine Hat Cubs. Both teams faced off twice over the weekend, with the Cubs taking home both wins.

In the first game, the Cubs won 5-2 and in the second match, they defeated the Kings 3-2.

"It was a rough weekend, but it's not over yet. We're still very much in this," said general manager Cody Holdaway.

Drumheller RCMP is asking the public to fill out a survey to determine how policing priorities are made in the valley.

"Help make our community a safer place to live, work, learn, and play by sharing your thoughts in an online survey," mentioned police.

The survey is anonymous and includes information asking residents about where they live including Drumheller, Carbon, Delia, Kneehill County, Stettler County, and Wheatland County.

Canadians have noticed an unexpected detail in Google Maps, where several provincial parks are labelled as "state parks," prompting questions and concern.

The issue came to light over the weekend as Canadians began sharing screenshots in Facebook groups dedicated to supporting Canadian businesses amid tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The screenshots showed several provincial parks across Canada being mislabelled as "state parks" in Google Maps.

The Conservative nomination race is heating up in the Bow River. 

David Bexte is looking to lead the Conservative Party banner for the riding in the next Canadian election.

Bexte explained why he decided to throw his hat in the ring. 

"I spent my career and my life working in Alberta's two biggest industries, agriculture and energy so I understand first-hand the challenges that are facing families and workers and business owners in Bow River."

Bexte resides in Vulcan County and was born and raised on a farm. He said he's been a lifelong Conservative.

Members of Siksika Nation will gather to host a candlelight vigil to pay tribute to family members who have passed away.

"You're invited to join us for a family-friendly evening gathering as we honour our loved ones together," said a news release from the organization.

The nation is partnering with Siksika Prevention & Early Intervention during the event.

The vigil will also feature Siksika's interdenominational communities. There will be snacks and refreshments, live music, and a spot for kids to play.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Strathmore police have found a missing man.

According to a previous news release forty-five-year-old Roy Stimson was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6:04 p.m. in Strathmore.

It's been a mission for Robbie Thomlinson to see his great-uncle Tommy "Cowboy" Anderson get the nod to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Anderson is one of three players in NHL history to have won the Hart Trophy and not been inducted into the hall.

He was the first defenseman ever to lead his team in points and the first defenseman to win the Hart Trophy in 1942 with the Brooklyn Americans who were formerly known as the New York Americans.

The candidates in the race to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will square off tonight in the first of two live debates.

With just two weeks left until the winner is announced and two days until voting begins, the two events are the only chance Liberal supporters will have to see the candidates together.

Former central banker Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former House leader Karina Gould and former MP Frank Baylis are the only candidates still in the contest. 

People gathered in cities across Canada on Sunday on the eve of the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, amid fears of a withdrawal of U.S. support. 

Rallies were held at city halls, museums and community centres across the country to mark a global day of action as the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to be in Kyiv on Monday, one of 13 foreign leaders attending a summit on peace and security for Ukraine.