Doctors say lack of communication on epidural shortage 'frustrating'
A shortage of epidural tubes used to provide pain medication primarily during labour and delivery is affecting most provinces, but supply issues seem to be worse in Western Canada, says the vice-president of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
Dr. Lucie Filteau said "murmurings" of a shortage of the tubes, or catheters, began recently on a private online page of about 300 anesthesiologists across the country.
Resident asks for more security after arrow pierces her property
Rogue arrows have been found around Fort Saskatchewan in recent weeks.
A neighbour alerted Lauren Kane on Monday (July 25), that they had seen an arrow sticking out of a shelter in her driveway.
“He said he noticed it on Saturday and he told me on Monday,” said Kane.
Kane lives near James Mowat Elementary and admitted to feeling unsafe.
Look no further for a deal at the pumps
You don't have to go far to find a deal at the gas station.
The recent record-high prices at the pumps have prompted many to shop around for a bargain, with some driving as far as Smoky Lake to fill up at a reduced price. People who do not want to drive out of their way might be surprised to learn that an Alberta-based farming cooperative provides cheap gas for everyone.
Heat warning issued for area
The region is currently under a heat warning.
Environment Canada issued the warning early Wednesday morning (July 27) as daytime temperatures are expected to reach highs ranging from 29 C to the mid 30’s Thursday.
The heat warning is in effect for Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton, St. Albert, and the western portion of Sturgeon County, including Morinville, Legal, Rivière Qui Barre and Villeneuve.
Those in affected areas should consider taking extra precautions, including:
Noticing more dandelions than usual in Fort Saskatchewan? Here's why
You may have noticed more dandelions than usual around Fort Saskatchewan this summer.
Environmental and cost-cutting measures, mixed in with warm weather, are the culprits, according to the city’s Parks Services manager, Jenelle Hart. About five or six years ago, the city moved from a widespread spraying program to leaving the flowers be.
CFA says Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership aligns with recommendation
On July 19-20, CFA held its Summer Board Meeting in Saskatoon, SK. This meeting brought together farm leaders from across the country to discuss the priority issues in Canadian agriculture, and to prepare for the following Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers Roundtable.
CFA is pleased to announce that Scott Ross accepted the position of Executive Director at CFA on a permanent basis during the board meeting.
Beef industry could benefit from "RALP"
The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased to see the increased funding for the next Ag Policy Framework.
The agreement includes $500 million dollars in new funding, $250 million dollars of which, has been earmarked for a Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP).
Tyler Fulton, an Officer with the CCA, says that's a program the cattle industry is well positioned to take advantage of.
Pope leads traditional mass, uses Indigenous languages during Alberta stops
By Brittany Hobson and Bob Weber in Lac Ste. Anne
Pope Francis spoke in three First Nations languages at a sacred pilgrimage site hours after his public mass in Edmonton was called a missed opportunity for not including Indigenous culture or traditions.
On Tuesday, Francis joined hundreds of people at Lac Ste. Anne, northwest of Edmonton, and during a church service, wearing a red Metis sash around his neck, said hello in Nakota, Cree and Blackfoot.
"Aba-wash-did! Tansi! Oki!"
Many cheered.
Fort Saskatchewan resident finds RCMP note in unlocked vehicle
Fort Saskatchewan resident Colton Aucoin woke up to find a note from police left inside his vehicle.
He told MIX 107 it happened last Tuesday (July 19).
"I noticed it because I didn’t leave anything on my dash, there was a note face up. It was a note from the RCMP,” said Aucoin.
According to Aucoin, the note detailed what could have been stolen from his unlocked car -- his bag or the car -- while he was parked on a residential road.
“I talked to my neighbours and they saw [the officer] too.”
Gas prices down: here's where you can find the cheapest in the area
Looking to find a deal at the pump? Here's where you can find the cheapest regular gasoline in the area.
This list is accurate according to GasBuddy.com as of 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday (July 26).
Fort Saskatchewan:
- UFA: $1.398 per litre
- No Frills: $1.689 per litre
- Multiple others at $1.679 per litre
Sherwood Park:
- Costco $1.449 per litre
- Multiple others at $1.699 per litre
Edmonton: