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The Competition Bureau of Canada is launching a study into grocery store competition.

Announcing the move in a press release, the bureau says with inflation on the rise, Canadian consumers have seen their purchasing power decline. 

Stats show that grocery prices have been increasing at the fastest rate seen in Canada in 40 years.

A number of factors are believed to play a role in the increase including extreme weather, higher input costs, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and supply chain disruptions. 

An excavator stands behind the Woodsmere Close townhouses today (Oct. 26) after a fire destroyed them earlier this month.

The fire on Oct. 16 destroyed six homes; luckily no one was injured.

Demolition has begun on the townhouses, with an excavator, construction workers, and investigators walking through the rubble.

A few details on the incident have emerged, such as the fire starting on the backside of the complex, but an investigation into the root cause is still ongoing.

Students at Gibbons school are embracing the newly adopted STEAM academy program. 

The program, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, allows kids to explore topics that aren't usually covered under a traditional curriculum. 

Kids are able to get hands-on experience with things like coding, robotics, and even 3D printing. 

The school has brought in six new 3D printers and six new desktop computers to help students enrolled in the academy. 

Here's an update on when the outdoor rink in Southfort Meadows will be open.

The project, which started in 2014, includes a fully lit outdoor rink complete with a support building and parking lot. The rink was expected to be finished by the end of 2015 but, due to a slowdown in development, construction hadn't begun until the summer of 2022.

Unfortunately, the rink isn't planned to be opened this winter.

A student at Bev Facey was one of 40 Albertan students to attend the 2022 First Minister's Youth Council meeting earlier this month. 

Liam Cadieux, a grade 12 student, was selected to be a member of this year's council that focuses on allowing students across the province to put their own input into how they are taught. 

Cadieux first heard about the opportunity through a friend and was interested in having his voice heard. 

Statistics Canada says 34.6 per cent of people in this country have no religious affiliation — more than ever before.

The last time Canadians were surveyed on religion, in 2011, 23.9 per cent selected "no religion."

The latest tranche of data from the 2021 Census also shows the highest proportion of the population — 53.3 per cent — identifies as Christian, but that is down from 67.3 per cent in 2011.

StatCan says last year's survey presents the most comprehensive portrait of Canadians' religious affiliations to date.

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.