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Current and former politicians from across the Canadian political spectrum have condemned an incident in Alberta during which a man appeared to verbally accost Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Friday.

A 14-second video posted on Twitter by an account that voices opposition to COVID-19 public health measures shows Freeland entering an elevator while a large man approaches her, hurling profanities and calling her a "traitor."

Police are looking for two suspects after a shooting in Sturgeon County this morning.

At 2:30 a.m., Morinville RCMP received a 911 call about a shooting near Lily Lake Resort with one person in serious condition.

Police say a 30-year-old victim was taken to hospital by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries. 

"The condition of the victim at this time is unknown," Morinville RCMP said in their release.

Mounties asked residents to shelter in place as they pursued the suspects. Six hours later, the shelter in place was lifted.

Repairs to the Highway 15 pedestrian bridge in Fort Saskatchewan may take longer than initially anticipated. 

According to city officials, the timeline initially announced for the bridges' reopening did not account for the curing time on the repair. Weather permitting, the bridge will reopen in four to six weeks after repairs begin on Sept. 6.

The bridge has been closed since a vehicle carrying a large load hit the structure on July 21, causing damage. The driver has since been located, but no charges have been laid.

Police say they're looking for two suspects after a shooting in Sturgeon County this morning.

At 2:30 a.m., Morinville RCMP received a 911 call about a shooting near Lily Lake Resort with one person in serious condition.

The 30-year-old victim was taken to hospital by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries. 

"The condition of the victim at this time is unknown," Morinville RCMP said in their release.

Mounties asked residents to shelter in place as they pursued the suspects. Six hours later the shelter in place was lifted.

If you're looking for a refreshing drink this weekend, look no further than the Squad Squeezers.

Lemonade Stand Day (Aug. 28) is a yearly event focused on helping raise money for the Stollery Children's Hospital. The Squad Squeezers, lead by the Nerbas and Kalyn families, have been raising money in Fort Saskatchewan for the last six years.

The Nerbas and Kalyn families have a personal relationship with the Stollery. Whitney Nerbas' son Jace was born with hydronephrosis and had his kidneys removed on his third birthday. 

Brooke Forslund came home with gold in the Western Canada Baseball Championship.

Forslund has played for the Sherwood Park Athletics for six years before she got a spot on the girls 14U Team Alberta. Her position on the team included third base, pitcher, and catcher.

For many of the girls, including Forslund, it was their first time in Winnipeg.

"It was a cool experience. I'd never been to a city like Winnipeg before," said Forslund. 

There were four teams in total; Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia.

Family and friends are in the process of healing after both Jim, 68, and Annie, 63, MacDonald perished in a fatal motorcycle accident in Strathcona County. 

Their eldest son, Kyle MacDonald, says that the couple had a profound impact on the family. 

“Jim and Annie were a big part of the family,” said MacDonald. “They were always super supportive parents.”

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $45.3 million to enhance efforts to prevent African swine fever from entering Canada and prepare for a potential outbreak. 

ASF is a fatal swine disease that spreads through both direct and indirect contact with infected pigs, pork, and pork by-products. 

Bibeau said they'll need a collaborative approach to protect Canada’s pork industry and prevent its spread.

The Fort Saskatchewan Youth Council grew to five members. 

14-year-old Ava Bendick is the newest member after being appointed at last Tuesday’s city council meeting in a unanimous vote. 

Bendick moved to the community about six years ago from Edmonton. 

"When I heard about the Youth Council from Kristie Wahl at the Youth Festival back in June I just felt like it was an opportunity to give back to the town that made me feel so welcome.” 

An attraction in Sturgeon County has temporarily closed after it was ordered to halt some of its operations.

In a post to social media on Thursday (Aug. 25), Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm wrote it would close until Sept. 6 while it worked to "resolve the matter." 

"Due to new Sturgeon County regulations, we can only allow 100 people per day at our farm for small-scale consumer visits," wrote the farm. "This is unsustainable for our small farm."