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The public inquiry investigating the federal government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act in February begins today in downtown Ottawa.

Parties to the inquiry including "Freedom Convoy" organizers, the prime minister, seven federal ministers, police forces and officials from all levels of government are expected to appear in the coming weeks.

Commissioner Paul Rouleau and his staff are expected to spend the first day presenting documents and evidence ahead of witness testimony starting Friday.

After a sluggish start to its regular-season opener, Edmonton eventually found its way by orchestrating a huge comeback to win.

Connor McDavid scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Oilers battled from a 3-0 deficit to take a 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.

In an effort to send a message of unity, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has welcomed two former leadership rivals to serve as critics in Parliament — but he has also left out two of the party's more prominent names.

Ontario members of Parliament Scott Aitchison and Leslyn Lewis are among the group of 51 Tory MPs chosen to go head-to-head with Liberal government ministers on certain files, according to a list Poilievre's office released Wednesday. 

But well-known caucus members Ed Fast and Michelle Rempel Garner are off the list.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating a crime that occurred early Tuesday morning (Oct. 11). 

Police were called to a restaurant located on 101 Street and 88 Avenue at 11 a.m. after employees at the restaurant noticed the break-and-enter. 

Upon reviewing video surveillance, it appears that a man entered the backdoor of the restaurant at about 2 a.m., removed a safe, and fled the scene on a bike. 

Strathcona County announced changes to its snow removal plan earlier this month. 

Schools will now have the highest priority in the county, with crews clearing routes and student drop-off zones with 24 hours of snowfall. 

The second highest priority will fall on clearing all sidewalks and trails leading to public recreation facilities within two days. 

Among the areas most affected by the new plan include the county’s third priority area. 

CN has reached an agreement through arbitration with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. 

The three-year collective agreement is retroactive to January 01, 2022, and runs through December 31, 2024.

The new agreement includes a 3 percent wage increase in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

The IBEW union represents approximately 750 unionized Signals and Communications employees in CN’s Canadian operations. 

IBEW workers went on strike June 18th against CN.

Seeding forages in the fall can be a good alternative to spring or summer seeding.

Range Management Specialist Paige Straf says timing is critical with dormant seeding.

"A good rule of thumb is to seed forages when the average daily air temperature are at five degrees Celsius or less. Ideally producers should target for soil temperatures that are less than two degrees Celsius."

She notes if you seed before the soil temperatures are low enough, seeds will take on moisture, can start to germinate, and can get killed off by the cold winter temperatures. 

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will return to the rails this season.

This year marks the first cross-continent tour in three years, with stops in nearby Josephburg and Edmonton on Dec. 9. 

"I'm grateful to the CP team members who adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver two exceptional virtual Holiday Train shows and to all those who continued to donate while we kept community members safe," said Keith Creel, CP's President and Chief Executive Officer. 

Fort Saskatchewan resident Lana Santana has received an award for her efforts in strengthening the community.

The Small Community Enhancement Award was presented to her at the McDougall Centre in Calgary last month as part of Alberta's Newcomer Recognition Awards. 

Since moving to Fort Saskatchewan in 2007 from Trinidad and Tobago, Santana has made quite a difference in the community.  Her most notable impact was the founding of the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association in 2012.

The Dach brothers continue to make Fort Saskatchewan proud. 

The Kelowna Rockets of the WHL announced on Tuesday (Oct. 11) that Fort Saskatchewan native Colton Dach will serve as their captain for the 2022-23 season. 

The announcement comes after a hectic start to Dach's season. He attended an NHL rookie camp for the Chicago Blackhawks last month and suffered a concussion that caused him to miss the majority of training camp. He was able to appear in just one NHL preseason game. 

The Blackhawks assigned him back to juniors last Friday.