Bibeau re-affirms $1.7 million in CUSMA compensation for supply-managed sectors
On a dairy farm in the Eastern Townships, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau re-affirmed the Government's commitment to provide compensation for supply-managed sectors for the impacts of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Dairy, poultry and egg producers and processors are expected to share more than $1.7 billion in direct payments and investment programs.
This federal investment will help dairy, poultry and egg producers and processors make key investments and improve their operations to be even more competitive and sustainable.
Santa Claus Parade returning
The Fort Saskatchewan and Lamont Regional Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Parade is back!
Streets of downtown Fort Saskatchewan will be filled with floats showcasing local businesses, and the man himself, Santa Claus will of course make an appearance.
"A many-year tradition for Fort Saskatchewan," said DeAnna Voschell, president of the board of directors with the chamber of commerce. "People come from all over. Children love it, and families love it. I think it'll be a great event to get people out again and in person."
NCC launches a new critical grassland project
Nature Conservancy of Canada works on large-scale, permanent land conservation to protect the country’s most important natural areas.
The latest project involves a critical grassland area on a massive tract of land in the Interlake area of Manitoba.
The Lake Ranch project involves nearly 2,700 hectares and is home to a number of Canada's Species at Risk such as the Sprague’s pipit and bobolink which breed in the large expanses of grasslands. While the project wetlands attract migratory wetland birds like western grebes.
Trudeau arrives in Indonesia for G20 summit with aim of further isolating Russia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Bali, Indonesia on Monday for a gathering of leaders from the G-20 countries.
The world's largest 20 economies meet each year in an attempt to collectively mitigate risks to the global economic system and find progress on issues ranging from climate change to nuclear safety.
As the summit host, Indonesia has asked leaders to focus on shoring up health systems and boosting food and energy security.
Indonesia has stressed the importance of focusing on consensus instead of division, a view at odds with Ottawa.
Imports of kids' pain and fever meds are coming, but critics say supply is fragile
Emergency supplies of pain and fever medication are expected to arrive soon at hospitals overwhelmed by respiratory illnesses but observers say more can be done to guard against future drug shortages.
Health Canada says special imports of ibuprofen from the United States are awaiting distribution, while acetaminophen imports from Australia are imminent.
The agency did not disclose how much was expected or how stock will be split among hospitals, but promised “fair distribution of supply across Canada.”
Police charge man for e-transfer fraud
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested a man for fraud involving e-transfers in the area.
Police have received at least a dozen reports of fraud involving fake e-transfers to pay for items on several online marketplaces since August.
It's reported that the suspect shows the seller the fake e-transfer, and by the time the seller realizes the transfer is artificial, the suspect is gone with the property.
On Oct. 27, Anthony Dugas was arrested and charged with multiple counts of fraud.
Ukrainian police, broadcasts return to long-occupied city
Ukrainian police officers and TV and radio services returned Saturday to the southern city of Kherson following the withdrawal of Russian troops, part of fast but cautious efforts to make the only regional capital captured by Moscow's forces livable after more than eight months under occupation.
Results for senior volleyball teams in city championships
Three of the four area volleyball teams competing for a city championship came home with a banner.
In brackets are the set results from Friday night.
On the girls side:
- Div.1 - Salisbury just beat Strathcona (3-2)
- Div.2 - St. Peter the Apostle slipped by Strathcona Christian (3-2)
- Div.4 - Sturgeon shut out Vimy Ridge (3-0)
For the boys:
Nearby ski hill should open this weekend
If there's something good to come from all of this snow, it's the ski hills that will be opening soon.
According to a Facebook post from the nearby Sunridge Ski Area, they're looking to have the hill open on Saturday (Nov. 12).
The ski area has triple and quad chairs, two carpet lifts, snow tubing, and other snow-centric activities.
Those who purchase a season pass before Saturday are able to save 10 per cent on the cost of admission.
Tim Hortons recalls its chicken noodle soup base because of bugs
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Tim Hortons brand Soup Base Chicken Noodle due to the presence of insects.
The recalls were triggered in both Alberta and Ontario.
"Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product," the CFIA warned.
The products that are affected are listed on the CFIA's website.