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Residents around Gibbons may have heard what sounded like gunshots in the early afternoon of Wednesday (Oct. 5). These weren't bullets, but blanks. 

The Canadian Armed Forces have been in the town since Sept. 29 to practice a series of defense exercises and maintenance training. On Wednesday, they were practicing their Troops In Combat (TIC) exercise in Echo Glen Park.

A new playground is on the way at Our Lady of Angels School in Fort Saskatchewan!

The Fort Saskatchewan Catholic Parents Society (FSCPS) is the October winner for the Half Grand Helping Hand from MIX 107 and Southfort Chevrolet!

The group has been raising funds to replace the current outdated playground with a new and more age-appropriate setup for the elementary school. 

"There has been lots of fundraising and applying for grants," says Amber Eastman, vice-chair for the group. "If everything falls into place as we hope, we could start the build next summer."

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is clearing up some confusion regarding school buses. 

As we enter the second month of school, some people in Fort Saskatchewan have been curious about what is allowed when passing a school bus that's picking up or dropping off students. 

Not only do school buses in the community not have flashing lights but they also do not have stop-sign arms. 

Lisa Weder, the director of student transportation for EIPS, sheds some light on the situation. 

Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will not transfer funds to the national organization, while a well-known Canadian brand extended its sponsorship boycott. 

Hockey Quebec confirmed to The Canadian Press that its board of directors adopted a motion Tuesday night stating it does not believe Hockey Canada's current structure can change hockey culture. The resolution was first reported by La Presse. 

The federal government has tabled a long-awaited plan in the House of Commons to improve access to diabetes treatment and prevention in Canada, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced Wednesday.

Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu called for the framework as part of a private member's bill that became law in 2021.

At the time, Diabetes Canada was clamouring for some kind of national vision to address the growing disease epidemic.

Joyce and Earl Burns were childhood sweethearts. 

They grew up together on James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, first as neighbours, then as husband and wife. 

"It was childhood love," said Victor Sanderson, a younger brother of Joyce Burns. He babysat their children and watched the couple grow old together.

He now visits his sister in a Saskatoon hospital room, where she recently regained consciousness after she was stabbed multiple times in the stomach and neck in a mass killing on the First Nation.

A recent review of farmland valuations by Farm Credit Canada shows that demand is still on the rise.

Climbing interest rates and poor growing conditions are likely to be deciding factors in some areas.

In 2022, the FCC said that the average 12-month change as of July was 13.1% in Canada.

For the prairie provinces, that comes out to 5.8% in Alberta, 14.9% in Saskatchewan, and 13.6% in Manitoba.

In comparison, PEI and Ontario exploded in value, with those being at 26.4 and 27.7% respectively.

Police have asked for an autopsy after a man's body was found.

Strathcona County RCMP responded to a 911 call after someone spotted a body in the North Saskatchewan River near Township Road 540.

Police say the man is a 58-year-old from Edmonton.

Although police believe the man's death is not suspicious, an autopsy will still be conducted.

An update will be provided when further details can be released.

Sherwood Park native, Carter Hart, revealed his new mask that will 'rock' his upcoming season with the Philadelphia Flyers. 

The mask pays homage to the Foo Fighters and features the face of late drummer Taylor Hawkins on one side while lead singer Dave Grohl is on the other.  

Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party is scheduled pick the province’s new premier Thursday, and political observers say its next step should be getting back on the same page as the rest of the province.

“The campaign was striking for the lack of focus on the issues that are primary for Albertans,” said political scientist Lori Williams.

“It was about controversies over Ottawa and how to deal with Ottawa.