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The provincial government says monthly $100 affordability payments for families, seniors, and vulnerable Albertans are on the way.

Six months of the payments will begin through an application and distribution system.

“Our government is committed to keeping Alberta affordable. By the end of January, most Alberta seniors and families will be able to apply for and receive monthly affordability payments that will provide real relief and help to offset inflationary pressures," said Matt Jones, Minister of Affordability and Utilities in Alberta.

Orders are coming in from around the world for PIP International's new all-natural plant-based pea protein.

PIP International is an ag tech company based out of Lethbridge focusing in on pea processing.

CEO Christine Lewington says they've cracked the code and developed a pea-based protein that promises to revolutionize plant-based food products.

They've been able to remove the protein from the pea while leaving the starch and fibre behind.

Do you know everything that can go into Fort Saskatchewan's green organics carts? 

There are plenty of benefits to using organic carts for waste pickup. Not only does it help keep waste from landfills, but it helps keep your black garbage cart from filling up.

There are plenty of items that one might think go to either the garbage or recycling that are actually meant to go into the organic carts.

Here is a list of five things you wouldn't expect that go in the organics bin.

Protein Industries Canada (PIC) will start accepting "expression of interest" applications today for its new Artificial Intelligence Program. 

The industry continues to see a need for the adoption and use of artificial intelligence with its growth in Canada's  plant-based food, feed and ingredients sector.

The program was launched in 2022 and is focused on working with agri-food companies in the development of AI technology for their business.

The first round of applications saw a steady flow of intake, and projects which are currently under review for approval.

Farmers are busy reviewing seed test results and finalizing their cropping plans for the spring.

A key issue during the growing season is always weed control and its always important to pencil in some reserves just in case.

Weed Control Specialist Clark Brenzil says when thinking about weed control it's important to develop an integrated weed management system.

"Integrated weed management is the utilization of a broad range of agronomic practices in order to achieve your goal of weed control. Essentially it doesn't rely on any single one practice."

The mayor of a Mexican city caught up in a wave of drug cartel violence last week wasted little time reassuring Canadians and other foreign visitors that his city is safe for travellers.

Edgar Gonzalez, in a video posted online by the City of Mazatlán, strolled through his city's historic centre on Friday, shaking hands and posing for pictures with tourists.

From the frosty throes of a Canadian winter, the land of conquistadors and Frida Kahlo can seem a million miles away. 

But that's not the way North American diplomats, trade experts and business leaders see it — and they hope the continent's leaders have a similar vision as the so-called "Three Amigos" gather this week in Mexico City. 

"The potential for North America is immense," said Eric Farnsworth, the former Clinton-era White House official who now leads the D.C. office of the Council of the Americas and the Americas Society.

A made-in-Alberta film is topping the Netflix charts.

Let Him Go starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane was the number one Netflix film in Canada prior to the weekend.

The film tells the story of a retired couple who recently lost their son and must rescue their young grandson from his abusive stepfather.

Scenes were shot in locations such as Calgary, High River, Drumheller, Fort Macleod, Didsbury and Bragg Creek in 2019. The movie was released in November of 2020.

Another Fort Saskatchewan World Junior gold medalist is changing WHL teams. 

On Sunday (Jan. 8) night, the Everett Silvertips traded Olen Zellweger to the Kamloops Blazers in exchange for a large return that included four players and 10 draft picks. 

The full trade breaks down as such: 

If you've been near the Rotary Amphitheater lately, you may have noticed an interesting new addition to the area. 

An ice sculpture featuring Fort Saskatchewan's logo has been put up right beside the ice slides. 

Jenelle Hart, parks services manager with the city, said that the slide was put together by Edmonton-based ice sculptors.

"We sent over a vector file to Ice on Whyte. They're the company who constructed the ice slide for us," Hart said.