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After two years, my Ticketmaster account is finally getting some action... a lot of action.

2022 is a year of amazing concerts, from Shawn Mendes to Garth Brooks, Bryan Adams to Maroon 5! They are are all visiting the area and us fans are just as excited for them to hit the stage.

Alright Ticketmaster, take all my 💰💰💰!

Here are some MIX 107 artists and honorable mentions heading through Edmonton this year:

As of Jun. 15, five public parks in Strathcona County allow alcohol consumption. 

Specific picnic tables will be clearly identified and accompanied by signage as to where legal consumption is allowed. 

Permitted sites include:

Native Prairie Appreciation week is a time to recognize the important role the native prairie plays in the ecosystem.

Carolyn Gaudet is the Manager of Saskatchewan's Prairie Conservation Action Plan. 

She says Native Prairie Appreciation Week is a great opportunity to educate and engage with people with diverse backgrounds about native prairie.

Sian Mcgarva was named the valedictorian for St. André Bessette Catholic High School’s graduating class of 2022.

Finishing up the year with around a 96 per cent average in her classes, Mcgarva said she was flattered to receive the news that she would be the valedictorian. 

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk has been promoted to a cabinet position at the provincial legislature. 

The local MLA will now serve as the associate minister for the status of women after the former associate minister, Whitney Issik, became the new minister of parks and environment during a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday (Jun. 21). 

Farmers are busy scouting and spraying for weeds, insects, and disease. 

Dr Tyler Wist, an entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says for the most part the 2022 wheat midge outlook looks good across the Prairie.

"Through May, we usually look for about 25 millimeters of rain and that kick starts the development of the wheat midge larvae in  the ground.  If they don't get that they'll stay in the ground, they don't come out and don't attack the wheat heads that year."

A key announcement during Canada's Farm Show on Tuesday.

Prairie Clean Energy announced plans to build the world's first ever flax processing facility in Regina.

CEO Mark Cooper says they'll be buying flax straw within a 150 km radius and turning it into pellets.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced multiple cabinet changes following resignations tied to his party’s leadership race, with Environment Minister Jason Nixon now taking over permanently as finance minister.

“As Alberta continues to experience strong economic growth and job creation, our focus is on providing stable and steady government that will allow this growth to continue,” Kenney said in a news release announcing the changes late Tuesday afternoon.

Canada's Farm Show is ready to welcome everyone back after a two year break.

REAL President and CEO Tim Reid says the biggest highlight for the show this year is actually being back in person, the first time since 2019. 

He says they had a smooth load in with exhibitors happy to be back at the show, and the opportunity to showcase their products.

This years show has a whole new footprint with all the exhibits located inside this year.

Canada's Farm Show is hoping to see about 30 thousand visitors over the next few days.

New development incentives have been announced in hopes of sprucing up Fort Saskatchewan's downtown core. 

On May 24, city council unanimously voted in favour of two incentives to encourage residential development; the Brownfield Tax Exemption and a Downtown Development Grant.

The Downtown Action Plan was adopted by city council in 2021. This plan reflects that most people see downtown development as a priority and by implementing these incentives the city hopes to achieve that.