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The latest release of 2021 census data shows immigrants make up nearly a quarter of all people in Canada, and are projected to represent a third of people in the country by 2041.

Immigration now makes up the largest portion of the population since Confederation, with more than 8.3 million people in the country who were, or had ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident.

Statistics Canada says immigration is the main driver of population growth, in part because of the aging population and low fertility rates in the country. 

107 is our favorite number. It always has been, and this Halloween it has extra significance.

MIX 107 is proud to be part of Little Minion Events' Trunk or Treat in downtown Fort Saskatchewan. This year, we have teamed up with our friends at Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm to give away 107 of their phenomenal pumpkins!

Come join us for all the fun on Saturday (Oct. 29) between noon and 4 p.m.

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk will be taking on a new role in Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet. 

On Friday (Oct. 21), it was announced that the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA will step into the role of parliamentary secretary for Ukrainian refugee resettlement.

"This is a big need that is required in our province," said Armstrong-Homeniuk. "There are many displaced Ukrainian persons coming to Alberta and there has to be more focus and recognition." 

Armstrong-Homeniuk says moving into this role is a perfect fit, considering her Ukrainian background. 

Emergency services were on the scene of a vehicle collision near the Edmonton Garrison on Tuesday morning (Oct. 25). 

RCMP reported that a grain truck and a car were involved, and the crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. 

According to police, nobody was injured in the incident. 

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced a major fundraising campaign to conserve a key piece of property near Waterton Lakes National Park.

Tom Lynch-Staunton, Alberta's Vice-President of NCC says they've been working on the Yarrow project for about 15 years.

The land covers 4,077 acres and is home to 27 different wildlife species of provincial or national significance.

The Yarrow was bought by Charlie Fischer who was interested in conservation and sustainable ranching. 

The Sturgeon Spirits high-school football team is looking to exact some revenge this week. 

After going a perfect 7-0 in the regular season, the Spirits will be facing the Lillian Osbourne Legends in the Gilfillan division semi-finals on Thursday (Oct. 27). 

This will be an emotional game for the Spirits, as the Legends were the team that defeated them in the finals last season. 

This year's Spirits team features an astounding 26 grade 12 players. 

Little Minion Events seventh annual Trunk or Treat event is coming back to downtown Fort Saskatchewan this weekend.

Vehicles, generally from businesses or organizations in the community, will be lined up and full of candies to hand out to trick-or-treaters.

The event will go on Saturday (Oct. 29) from noon to 4 p.m. on 100th Avenue.

"People can expect candy handouts and lots of opportunities to connect to the community at large," said Meghan Pollard, vice chair of Little Minions Events.

If you see smoke around Elk Island National Park this week, there is no need for concern. 

The park has been and will continue to conduct controlled guard burning in the area around Shirley Lake. 

"A fire guard provides a buffer around a prescribed fire by removing fuels like grasses or dead logs along the unit boundary," said the park in a press release. 

They also added that these types of burns help to release nutrients and support a diverse ecosystem within the park. 

The Fort Saskatchewan Firefighter's Association is working alongside the city to help bring faster and more effective service to the community. 

Darrick Graff, president of the firefighter's association, is concerned that the current state of the fire department is not enough to serve Fort Saskatchewan.  

"Our municipality has grown exponentially over the last decade," said Graff. "The fire department itself has not grown in numbers to match the demand that's required by our community."

Canada is the world's leading exporter of durum wheat, a crop grown in southwest Saskatchewan, and southeast Alberta.

Over the last five years over 23 million tonnes of Canadian durum have been exported to 49 countries including the U-S.

The major durum-consuming markets for Canadian durum are countries like Italy, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

Durum is traditionally used in the production of pasta and couscous.