There's a growing interest globally in Canada's plant-based food sector
This week delegates from around the world took part in the first Plant Forward conference in Toronto.
The event was organized by Protein Industries Canada, Pulse Canada and Plant-Based Foods of Canada.
Bill Gruel, CEO of Protein Industries Canada says they welcomed 250 delegates, with 11 countries with participants involved in ingredient manufacturing and the creation of plant based foods.
Deep freeze and snow will hit Fort Saskatchewan this weekend
Dust off that winter gear, you're going to need it this weekend.
Fort Saskatchewan appears to be entering its first major deep freeze of the winter starting on Saturday (Nov. 5) night.
Temperatures to start the weekend won't be too bad, with Saturday's high reaching -4 C, but things take a turn that night when it plummets to a low of -15 C.
Bruderheim Agricultural Society celebrating 50 years
The Bruderheim Agricultural Society has just turned 50 years old.
To celebrate, they're hosting an open house on Saturday (Nov. 5) at Walker School, an old school turned recreational centre. The anniversary starts at 1:00 p.m.
Sherry Cote, secretary-treasurer with the society, says they're using the anniversary to spread awareness of the society.
"A lot of people in our community don't realize we have a museum. We have it open now for all special events that happen in our community." Cote said.
Championships go this weekend for high school football
A couple of local high school football teams are looking to become city champions this weekend.
On Saturday (Nov. 5), both the undefeated Sturgeon Spirits, and defending Carr division champions. Salisbury Sabres will be playing in their respective city finals at Commonwealth Stadium.
Nutrien reports strong third quarter
Nutrien is reporting third quarter net earnings for 2022 of $1.6 billion (U.S.) dollars.
That includes a non-cash impairment reversal of $330 million relating to Nutrien's Phosphate operations.
Ken Seitz, Nutrien’s President and CEO says they delivered record earnings in 2022 due to the strength of agriculture fundamentals, higher fertilizer prices and excellent retail performance.
He notes that during the third quarter, Nutrien saw a temporary reduction in potash purchasing in North America and Brazil.
Canadian recalls 'pandemonium' in South Korean district where 150 died in stampede
A Canadian in Seoul says he's had trouble sleeping since witnessing tens of thousands of people crowding into side streets and alleys in the city's nightclub district on Saturday, a scenario that led to the crushing death of more than 150 people.
Matthew Clement said he avoided the narrowest streets in Itaewon on Halloween after experiencing dense throngs of people in previous years that made him fear for his life.
"In the past I've felt overwhelmed. It's terrifying," he said in an interview from Seoul. "It was very difficult to move or even control your movements."
Fort Saskatchewan thrift store features Remembrance Day display
A shop in downtown Fort Saskatchewan has an intricate display of Canadian military memorabilia for Remembrance Day.
Twice but Nice, located on 102nd Street, finished setting up the display just after Halloween.
The display features military uniforms, photographs, books, and poppies strewn throughout.
Carmen Randell, manager of Twice but Nice, says that this is their first year with a display of this scope.
Federal dollars will help Canadian Foodgrains Bank ease hunger crisis around Horn of Africa
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a Christian response to hunger.
The Federal Government recently announced $14 million dollars for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help respond to the deepening food crisis around the Horn of Africa.
Musu Taylor Lewis, the CFB Director of Resources and Public Engagement says the money that's coming in from the federal government is a key response to the hunger crisis that is going on around the world right now.
What should you expect from Fort Saskatchewan's snow removal plan?
The snow has arrived in Fort Saskatchewan, so what should residents expect from the city's snow removal plan?
It doesn't appear that much has changed in this year's strategy for removing snow from roads in the city.
The priority list details how fast residents can expect snow to be cleared off of certain roads:
Fertilizer Canada now part of the GGC's "Road to 2050" climate solution initiative
President and CEO Karen Proud says at Fertilizer Canada, they know it is not enough to talk about how we want the world to be; we have to take action to make that world a reality.
"Canada's fertilizer industry is well positioned to meet the sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. This is an opportunity to develop a holistic path forward that will better enable Canada to meet its emission targets while at the same time supporting farmers. We look forward to collaborating with the Grain Growers of Canada on the Road to 2050' initiative."