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A former premier of Alberta has been added to the list of over a thousand Canadians banned from entering Russia.

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that 100 more Canadians have been added to the list of people banned from entering the country.

Ed Stelmach, premier of Alberta between 2006 and 2011, was one of the names added. The ministry says Stelmach and the 99 others were banned because of involvement in the "formation of (Canada's) aggressively anti-Russian course."

Strathcona County RCMP is currently investigating a scam that involves selling timeshares.

According to police, many of these timeshare scams involve someone pretending to be a real estate agent who claims they're interested in negotiating a deal with a timeshare.

These scammers are going to great lengths in appearing real — they'll use the information of reputable businesses, creating fake websites and official-looking documents.

A foreign supply of children's pain and fever medication should land on Canadian retail shelves in the coming weeks, Health Canada said Monday.

The agency, which had previously announced it was importing acetaminophen and ibuprofen to be distributed to hospitals, said the new retail supply should help families struggling to treat their sick children. 

The move follows a months-long shortage of Tylenol, Advil and alternative brands that has sent many parents and caregivers scouring bare shelves and swapping tips on drug sightings. 

Earlier this month Alberta wheat and barley farmers voted in favour of amalgamation.

Alberta Wheat Commission Chair Greg Sears says he would have liked to see higher voter participation, but is happy with the results.

He says now they have to work with the Alberta Government's Marketing Council to establish new regulations and legislative mechanisms for the new commission to exist. 

"It does actually require us building a new commission, with new bylaws, and basically starting from square one with the new commission."

The "Freedom Convoy" protests that took over downtown Ottawa last winter and inspired several border blockades caused serious concerns about Canada's international reputation and its economic security, senior Canadian officials say. 

Their testimony Monday evening at the Public Order Emergency Commission, along with new documentary evidence, suggests diplomats were getting anxious questions and forceful pleas from United States officials worried about the halt of trade by protesters blocking key border crossings.

A new chief medical officer of health has been appointed for Alberta to replace Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

A press release from the province has announced Dr. Mark Joffe will step into the role. Joffe is currently the vice president and medical director for Cancer Care Alberta, Clinical Support Services, and Provincial Clinical Excellence for Alberta Health Services.

Millions of people have fled Ukraine in one of the fastest-growing displaced citizen crises since the Second World War. 

In September, Alberta schools found that more than 2,200 registered students were Ukrainian refugees. That has prompted the government to contribute $12.3 million towards language, social, and educational support for those new students.

Liberal cabinet ministers deemed last winter's "Freedom Convoy" protests a threat to national security, despite warnings from the federal intelligence agency that threshold was not met, an inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act learned Monday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the act on Feb. 14, arguing its temporary and extraordinary powers were needed to end blockades in Ottawa and at border crossings.

Four local football teams are competing for their shot at a provincial title.

The results from the quarterfinals and upcoming semifinal games are below. 

Tier 1 - Salisbury Sabres 35, Notre Dame Pride 16

Up next, Salisbury will take on top-ranked Harry Ainlay at noon on Nov. 19 at Clarke Stadium. The two teams met in the city championship with Harry Ainlay winning 40-14. 

Tier 1 (regional-based) - Bev Facey Falcons 28, Grande Prairie Phoenix 0

An actor from the 2008 film The Dark Knight is filming a new movie in Fort Saskatchewan this month.

Production has begun on Red Pine City, the first Albertan feature film from Factory Film Studio. 

Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts, who played Maroni in The Dark Knight, stars in the film about a reluctant enforcer who teams up with a talented country singer to get rid of a local mobster.