Events held to honour victims of École Polytechnique shooting on 33rd anniversary
By Sidhartha Banerjee and Marisela Amador in Montreal
A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held Tuesday to mark the 33rd anniversary of the École Polytechnique mass shooting, one of a handful of tributes planned throughout the day.
On Dec. 6, 1989, a man motivated by a hatred of feminists shot and killed 14 female students and injured 13 other people at the Montreal engineering school.
Winter feeding sites save time and money
More and more cattle producers are looking at extensive winter feeding options.
This involves feeding the animals out on the field through swath grazing, bale grazing, processing or using stockpiled forages.
Agri-Environmental Specialist Keana Boere says the animals are out on the field and their feed is already located on that field.
Consumers can expect food prices to continue to rise in 2023
Canada’s Food Price Report 2023 was released on Monday.
According to the report food prices are predicted to increase five to seven per cent.
The most substantial increases are expected to occur in vegetables, dairy, and meat.
Stats show that Canadians haven’t seen food prices increase this high in over 40 years.
The wind chill temperature will be ridiculous Monday night
Environment Canada just released a scary-looking extreme cold warning.
Temperatures in the Fort Saskatchewan area are expected to reach -30 C Monday night (Dec. 5), with it feeling closer to -50 C with the windchill.
Communities included in the warning are:
- Fort Saskatchewan
- Sherwood Park
- Edmonton
- Gibbons
- Bon Accord
- Bruderheim
- Lamont
- Redwater
Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill create a risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
Two more popular snacks are gone from Canadian shelves
After the popular corn chip Bugles stopped production in Canada, two other popular snacks have also been discontinued.
Bagel Bites and Little Debbie snack cakes have ceased production in the country, leaving many to take to social media to express their displeasure.
"We hate to be the bearer of bad news; at this time this product has been discontinued in Canada," Bagel Bites said in a tweet.
Bagel Bites were miniature bagels that had pizza toppings on them. They sold flavours like cheese and pepperoni.
Here's what you need to know about the CP Holiday Train in Josephburg
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is rolling into Josephburg on Friday (Dec. 9).
The Josephburg stop will be at the Moyer Recreational Center (54596 Range Road 215) from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Parking at Moyer Recreation Centre will be reserved for individuals with valid parking and for people with disabilities.
Public parking is also available in a farmer’s field approximately two blocks north of the center, starting at 3:30 p.m. The walk is two blocks south, including across field terrain.
Two dead after Highway 16 collision
Two people have been killed in an early morning collision on Highway 16 on Monday (Dec. 5).
RCMP says that at about 1:40 a.m. they were called to a crash on Highway 16 at Highway 855, just south of Mundare.
Police investigated and discovered that a car was travelling southbound on the highway when it collided with a semi-truck heading westbound.
The two people inside the car were pronounced dead on the scene.
No details regarding the identity of the deceased have been released.
Cereals Canada supports 'Road to 2050'
Cereals Canada is the latest organization pledging support for the Grain Growers of Canada's 'Road to 2050'.
The GGC says the ‘Road to 2050’ climate solutions initiative will propose a path that focuses on innovation, research, and beneficial management practices that will reduce emissions while feeding a growing world population.
Mark Walker, Vice President of Markets and Trade with Cereals Canada says we know that Canadian farmers are sustainable.
The return of West River's Edge skating loop
Whether it's skating, hockey, or even ice fishing, West River's Edge has a lot of winter activities coming.
The popular West River's Edge skating loop is returning for a third winter. The loop is expected to be finished by Christmas once the ice is thick enough for city workers to move equipment on. With the ice still thin, it's recommended that residents don't try skating on the pond until after the work is complete.
Food bank overjoyed by high donation numbers at North Central Co-op
The Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank is seeing a slight rise in donations this holiday season.
North Central Co-op reported that 1,100 'Goodbuy to Hunger' bags were sold which helped them raise about $11,186 in donations. Co-op donated a dollar for each bag sold, adding an additional $1100 to that total.