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."
Prairie-based bison products hitting store shelves
More and more consumers are looking at healthy meal choices.
As a result, bison is becoming more prominent on grocery store shelves.
Bison is known to be a lean meat that is high in protein and nutrients, and low in calories making it a good dietary choice.
Federated Co-op, in collaboration with Wanuskewin Heritage Park, has launched a new line of bison products in Co-op food stores across Western Canada, with a portion of the proceeds going back to the non-profit park.
Howlleen Manor donates over 900 pounds to food bank
Howleen Manor, a local haunted house, managed to raise thousands of dollars and hundreds of pounds of food for the Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank.
During this year's Halloween weekend, Howleen Manor had around 1,700 people take a tour.
"Numbers were down a little bit throughout the year, but overall it was fantastic," said Don Lawrence, owner of the manor.
Admission was free with a food bank donation, but on Halloween, the Lawrence family charged five dollars a head. After the weekend, the Lawrence family raised $2,010 and around 920 pounds for the food bank.
Missing Morinville teen found
Morinville RCMP has found a missing 17-year-old girl.
Harmony Howse was last seen on Halloween and RCMP said they were concerned for her well-being.
On Thursday (Nov. 3) morning, Mounties confirmed that they had found Howse safe and sound.
Police are thanking the public for their help in ensuring her safety,
Fort Saskatchewan veteran featured in 'poppy stories' campaign
A new way to remember Canadian veterans has a Fort Saskatchewan connection.
The Royal Canadian Legion has introduced a 'Poppy Stories' campaign that allows people to scan their poppies to read stories of veterans from all across Canada.
Tammy Wheeler, the executive director of the Northwest Territories and Alberta command of the legion, hopes it helps connect everyday people to veterans.
"Sometimes people don't realize that every poppy reflects a person or family," said Wheeler. "It's a cool way to connect people today to people who made that sacrifice."
Electronic construction sign stolen in Redwater
Redwater RCMP is on the lookout for a stolen electronic road sign.
The sign was stolen from a construction site on Highway 825, just north of Highway 643 in Sturgeon County.
The sign is described as the following:
- A 4'x8' blackboard with an orange frame
- On a trailer towed unit
- Has 'Unit #04-188' on the back of the board and on the frame
- Its VIN number is: 7L31H8219MG000675
Anybody with information on its whereabouts is asked to contact Redwater RCMP at 780-942-3607.
Consultations planned on school food programs
Stats show that one in five children in Canada are at risk of going to school hungry on any given day.
This week, the Federal Government announced consultations to develop a pan-Canadian school food policy and explore how more Canadian children can receive nutritious food at school.
The consultations will include roundtable discussions with key stakeholder groups, including children and youth.
Highway 825 cleared after early morning collision
Highway 825 has been cleared up after a two-vehicle collision earlier today (Nov. 2).
According to RCMP, at around 6:09 this morning, two SUVs going down Highway 825 collided with each other.
Police say that both drivers had minor injuries and were not required to go to the hospital.
Both SUVs were towed and the road was reopened for traffic.