FortSask

The party made it's way to Ardrossan this month!

Mrs. Klippenstein's Grade 4 class took the title of MIX 107 Classroom of the Month for November!

The kids got a delicous pizza party courtesy of Sky Hy Pizza and Donair. Plus, a ton of other great prizes from DQ Cranford Way — Sherwood Park, Italian Centre Shoppe, Straightline Dodge, No Frills, Cobs Bread, Fort Lanes, Southfort Chevrolet, Abex Pharmacy, Smith Insurance, NRCAER, Sherwood Park Mall, Winner's Way Source for Sports, Fort Sask Eyecare, and The Retreat Salon & Spa.

The cost of lettuce has been rising recently due to a shortage. 

This has been affecting restaurants and grocery stores all over the country, including in Fort Saskatchewan.

Sylvia Benoit, who works at The Atlantic Kitchen in downtown Fort Saskatchewan, says that the cost has affected them in more ways than one.

"We use our lettuce for our caesar salad, garden salad, burgers, and taco salad," Benoit said. "A lot of that stuff we do run on [Skip the Dishes], but we've had to take it off and just keep in the house."

The Canadian Cattle Association is coming out in support of Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy and the opening of an  Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in the region. 

Jack Chaffe, co-chair of the CCA's Foreign Trade Committee, says its one of our biggest export markets  for us with Japan our number 2 market, while markets for Canadian beef are growing in Korea and Vietnam.

" In 2021, our exports to Japan was around $438 million an increase of 43 per cent from 2020. A lot of that has increased since the removal of some tariffs since the last CPTPP agreement."

The company is moving Brian Sikes into the role of chief executive officer.

Sikes has worked for the company for 31 years and was responsible for growing the meat protein side of the business.

Last year, he was appointed chief operating officer.

Sikes replaces David MacLennan (January 1st) who becomes executive chair.

The industry feels the move signifies Cargills plans to diversify and grow its business options putting more emphasis on the meat processing sector.

Morinville RCMP has located a missing man. 

25-year-old Roy Burnstick had been missing since November 13 and was reported missing on Monday (Nov. 21) afternoon. 

Less than 24 hours later, police reported that Burnstick had been found safe. 

"We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance," said the RCMP in a statement. 

Four local teams were in action last weekend for provincials. 

Unfortunately, the results were disappointing as some bad luck struck each team in their respective North Championships. 

Tier 1: Harry Ainley Titans 42, Salisbury Sabres 21

This was the third matchup against these two teams this season. The Titans remain Salisbury's most formidable opponent. It will surely drive an intense rivalry going into next season. 

Tier 1 (Regional based): Spruce Grove Panthers 36, Bev Facey Falcons 8

Although the new Highway 15 bridge finished construction back in early October, some speed limits haven't been changed.

For those going across the bridge and into Fort Saskatchewan, the speed limit reads 70 km/hr, while leaving the city it is 50 km/hr.

Kevin Lee, the ministerial assistant with Alberta's minister of transportation, says the slower speed limit is for traffic control.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's October Outlook suggests total field crop production is estimated to have increased significantly.

Based on the estimates total crop production for principal field crops for 2022-2023 would be around 97.5 thousand tonnes bumping total supply to about 110.1 thousand tonnes.

That would make it the second-highest production level on record and would help rebuild total supply and exports. 

Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to deliver a televised address to Albertans this evening.

Smith, who became leader of the United Conservative Party in early October, is to return next week to the legislature after winning a byelection in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat.

She has promised an ambitious agenda that includes help for Albertans dealing with sharp hikes in gasoline and energy costs.

Highway 45 will be closed at the rail crossing on Tuesday (Nov. 22).

According to the province, CN Rail crews will be conducting repairs. 

Signs and flag persons will be on site to direct traffic to the detour route — a speed reduction to 50 km/h will also be in place.

The closure will go from 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m.