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Morinville RCMP have located a missing teenager. 

Police said in a release on Wednesday (Oct. 21) that 14-year-old Kyda House was last seen leaving her house in Bon Accord. There was a concern for her well-being. 

RCMP released an updated statement on Friday night confirming House had been located and was brought home safely.

Cereals Canada recently launched the latest edition of the National Wheat Research Priorities with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). 

The document provides a sharp vision and clear targets to guide research in the Canadian wheat industry for the next five years.

Krista Zuzak, Director of Crop Protection and Production with Cereals Canada says the reports focus on six main themes.

Alberta's new cabinet will be sworn in today at a ceremony at Government House in Edmonton.

Premier Danielle Smith announced who would head the top tier of her government on Friday — a 27-member cabinet supported by 11 parliamentary secretaries.

After this morning's ceremony, Smith and her cabinet will hold a media availability with reporters.

Smith defeated six rivals earlier this month in the leadership race to replace Jason Kenney as party leader and premier, and all but one of the six have a place at Smith's cabinet table.

Nova Scotian hip-hop artist Classified is coming to the Shell Theatre.

The show, which is part of his Retrospected Tour, will be on Tuesday (Oct. 25) with special guest Reeny Smith.

For those who have seen Classified before, this show will be a completely different vibe.

"I want theatres. I want everyone to sit down. I want to make it look like you just came into my living room," Classified said. "I've got my guitar player, my keyboard player, and my drum machine. It's really personable. [There's] a lot of storytelling, a lot of emotions."

The Fort Saskatchewan and Lamont Regional Chamber of Commerce has a new person in charge. 

Danielle Klooster, 58, has taken over the role of executive director and has been in the position for just over six weeks. 

She moved to Sherwood Park about a year ago after spending the last 25 years in the Red Deer area. 

"I feel like I'm back home," said Klooster.

A former senior officer for the Ontario Provincial Police says the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa could have been ended without the federal Emergencies Act.

Former Chief Supt. Carson Pardy told the public inquiry examining the invocation of the act Friday that plans to clear the demonstrations were consistently delayed because of confusion and disorganization within the ranks of Ottawa police, and that the chief of police didn't trust his OPP team.

Pardy said emergency powers proved "critical," giving police power to tow and hold vehicles without laying charges. 

Fort Saskatchewan and Lamont Regional Chamber of Commerce held their 38th annual Business Awards Friday (Oct. 21) evening.

This is their first in-person awards ceremony in three years -- the last two awards were presented in a video format. 

The awards recognize the achievements of organizations and individuals who make incredible contributions in Fort Saskatchewan.

The finalist and winners (in bold) are...

Terry Douglas Award of Excellence:

A Sherwood Park teenager is facing multiple gun charges. 

Strathcona County RCMP was called to the intersection of Mainstreet and Sherwood Drive in Sherwood Park on Thursday afternoon after reports of a man pointing a gun at drivers. 

Upon arriving, police identified the teen and arrested him without any incident. The alleged gun was located by Mounties, but it was revealed to be a fake. 

Despite this, a 15-year-old teenage boy was arrested and is facing the following charges: 

After a record-breaking summer, meteorologists are expecting the region to experience more consistent negative temperatures starting this weekend. 

Environment Canada says that Friday (Oct. 21) will be the first night that will see temperatures drop below freezing. 

This ends a trend of unusually warm weather in the region as we enter the middle of Fall. 

Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says this October has proven to be much warmer than years past. 

Premier Danielle Smith has announced her new cabinet. 

Smith was sworn in as Alberta's 19th Premier on October 11, 2022.

Smith has named Nate Horner as Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.

Prior to his election in the Drumheller-Stettler riding in 2019,
Horner was a rancher with a cow-calf mixed faming operation.

Horner has served as Alberta's Agriculture Minister since November 5, 2021.

Assisting Horner on the Ag file will be Glenn Van Dijken who will serve as the Parliamentary Secretary for Agrifood Development.