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A leading energy price expert says gas prices could go up another five cents across Canada if Russia decides to intensify its assault on Ukraine or declare all-out war come Monday.

Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, says May 9 marks Victory Day in Russia and could prove pivotal when it comes to the trajectory of the war in Ukraine.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an unannounced visit Sunday to Ukraine, where he reopened the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv and expressed unwavering support for the embattled country.

Trudeau met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in person for the first time since Russia began its invasion in late February, appearing with the Ukrainian president at a news conference.

He announced $50 million in fresh Canadian military support for Ukraine, including drone cameras, satellite imagery, small arms and ammunition, as well as funding for demining operations.

Statistics Canada's latest release of federal census data from 2021 gives an insight into the age of Fort Saskatchewan's residents.

Fort Saskatchewan's working-age demographic (15-64) makes up 66.2 per cent of the population, while children 0-14 years old represent 20.8 per cent of the population.  

Those over 65 make up 13.1 per cent, up from 11.1 per cent reported in the 2016 census.

Over 85’s make up 1.5 per cent, while centenarians are the smallest demographic, making up only five people per the 2021 census.

Fort Saskatchewan residents are reacting to the upcoming speed limit changes. 

Changes to speed limits in the city are taking effect on May 16. These updates aim to align with the traffic safety project, Vision Zero.

Some of the affected areas are school zones, unmarked residential roads and the downtown core. 

Despite rising gas prices across Canada, Albertans can rejoice in having the lowest gas prices in the country.

In Fort Saskatchewan and Sherwood Park, regular gas prices are currently $1.59/litre, while in nearby Edmonton, prices hover around $1.55/litre.

Alberta's average price of $1.52/litre was up eight cents from last week.

St. André Bessette's Dayton Paradis will not be moving on in Canada's Got Talent.

The 16-year-old is part of a dance group called the Itty Bitty Crew, along with dancers Ethan and Ayden Valdriz. Earlier this year, the trio auditioned for Canada's Got Talent and wowed the judges with their dance about anxiety.

They got a standing ovation from the audience and a yes from all four judges, allowing them to move on to the next stage of the competition.

A free community shredding event is taking place on Saturday (May 7) at the First Memorial Funeral Services Riverview Chapel.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., a secure shredding truck will be on-site to help people get rid of boxes stacked with paper 30 lbs. or less. 

Shredding documents that contain sensitive personal information is a great way to protect against identity theft. 

"Last year, we had a flatbed truck that showed up where we had over 200 boxes," Neil Campbell-Wallwork, the location manager at First Memorial, said.

The latest case of the highly pathonegenic avian influenza in Saskatchewan was found just south of Moose Jaw in the RM of Baildon.

On the CFIA website it states it was found on a commercial poultry operation.

The Manager at the colony Peter Hofer says he wants to clarify the situation. 

"We have a duck operation where we raise ducks for our own personal consumption. The ducks did get infected with this bird flu, but with the protocal that we use in our commercial flock of layering hens there is no sign of the disease there."

Canola seeding is still a couple of weeks away in most parts of the province.

Justine Cornelsen is agronomic and regulatory services manager with BrettYoung Seeds.

Thousands of people are going to be doing work along the Alberta highways.

On Saturday (May 7), volunteers will participate in Alberta Transportation's 46th Annual Highway Cleanup Campaign from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The volunteers from different youth groups and clubs will spend the day walking along roadways, picking up trash and litter to raise funds for their organisation or a chosen charity.