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Olds College of Agriculture and Technology is launching a new Agriculture Communications Certificate.

Debbie Thompson, VP, Academic & Student Experience says they're very excited to offer the first communications program in the country that is focused on supporting the agriculture and agri-food industry.

"Our students will learn both the fundamentals of marketing and communications, along with specific competencies in agriculture advocacy."

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating a pair of early morning robberies. 

The first occurred on Monday (Oct. 10) at about 2:46 a.m. at an unnamed convenience store in Pineview.

Police say the suspect entered the store and demanded money and other items from an employee. 

Alberta RCMP police dog services were called to the scene but could not locate the man. 

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect who is described as: 

Danielle Smith is now Alberta's 19th premier. 

Smith was officially sworn into office this morning (Oct. 11), at Government House in Edmonton just after 11 a.m.

Once the official swearing-in was completed by 19th Lt. Gov. Salma Lakhani, Smith made her first address as premier. 

Smith thanked her husband, David, and family and claimed without their support would not be where she is today.

The premier touted Alberta's attributes saying twice for emphasis, "there's just so much opportunity."

Freedom was a word that was repeated in the speech.

A suspect linked to Monday (Oct. 10) morning's gunfight near Ardrossan is dead after another incident with police. 

At around 3 a.m., a Strathcona County RCMP officer located a stolen white BMW while conducting patrols on Highway 16 and Highway 824.

According to police, an occupant was told to get out of the car, when they pulled out a gun and shot at the officer.

A brief firefight broke out between the officer and the armed occupant before the shooter fled with the stolen car.

Scott Smith spent nearly three decades climbing the ladder at Hockey Canada.

He lasted just over three months at the top following a series of scandals that have rocked the sport's national organization to its core.

Smith is out as Hockey Canada's president and CEO, the embattled federation announced Tuesday. 

The board of directors has also resigned.

Sunday October 10th marked "World Mental Health Day" a day designed to promote awareness of Mental Health.

Over the last few years there's been a real push in the ag sector to realize the importance of focusing on your own mental health and reaching out for support.

For producers there's a number of factors that go into raising livestock or growing a crop that are out of their control.

The Canadian Grain Commission has made some key changes to the grain grading dispute process effective October 1st.

Farmers that disagree with a licensed primary elevator’s assessment of grain, have the right to ask the CGC for a "Final Quality Determination" (previously known as  "Subject to Inspector’s Grade and Dockage").

That request can relate to the official grade or any individual grading factor, including moisture, protein, and/or dockage.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP has arrested and charged a teenage boy for a string of vandalism to downtown vehicles and businesses involving bocce balls. 

Over the past week, police have received several reports of smashed car windows and one report of a business being vandalized. In each case, a bocce ball was left behind. 

After investigation, one teenage boy was identified and charged with mischief to vehicles. The suspect has since been released to his guardian. 

RCMP is still looking for other suspects involved. 

A pair of Edmonton brothers are bringing some colour to downtown Fort Saskatchewan. 

Earlier this month, work began on a large mural painted on the side of Twice but Nice, a thrift store on 102 Street. The project was created by Flying Colors Murals, a painting company by the Thomas brothers, Dave and Allan.

The brothers got in touch with The City of Fort Saskatchewan after the city had a call out to artists in August. After sending the city their portfolio and references, they were shortlisted.

CN's Winter Plan sets out a wide range of initiatives to ensure CN has the capacity and resources to meet customer needs.

CEO Tracy Robinson has been focusing the CN team on servicing customer needs by getting back to basics.

The 2022-23 Winter Plan released last week is built on four cornerstones: operating safely, delivering the best possible service, increasing network productivity and improving resiliency.

Some of new initiatives outlined in the Winter Plan to help improve delivery include: