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As February winds down, so does Black History Month.  

The Fort Black Society hopes to keep the momentum going through a book drive. 

From 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday (Feb.28), the group will be at the North Central Co-op Station Square Food Store to hand out free books written by black authors about black historical figures. 

A local MLA is reacting to the situation in Ukraine.  

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk says she supports the strongest sanctions possible as well as humanitarian and lethal aid to be sent to Ukraine. 

"I am heartbroken for the people of Ukraine and disgusted by the actions of Putin's blood-soaked regime," she said. "Our hearts go out to family and residents of Ukraine." 

A traffic stop has resulted in an arrest and several drug seizures. 

On Thursday (Feb.24) at 8:43 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP pulled a vehicle over on Highway 16 close to the Victoria Trail exit in Sherwood Park. 

The Ukraine is a key exporter of wheat, barley and other grains.

The war between Russia and the Ukraine is a growing concern, everyone is hoping it doesn't last long and that it comes to a peaceful resolution.

Russia and the Ukraine are both key players in the global agriculture sector, both as importers and exporters.

Operations at all of Ukraine's seaports in the Black Sea region have been suspended because of the war.

Russia continues to wage war on the Ukraine.

Neil Townsend, the Chief Market Analyst for Farmlink Grainfox, says it's a terrible, terrible situation, and he hopes things can reach a peaceful resolve.

The two countries are major agricultural exporters of wheat, with Ukraine also a key supplier of corn, sunflower oil and rapeseed (canola).

The Chief Market Analyst for Farmlink Grainfox, Neil Townsend, says in terms of the agriculture markets, it's going to be very volatile and disruptive.

The Canadian government says that Canada's airspace is now closed to all Russian aircraft.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra made the announcement on Sunday morning.

In a tweet, Alghabra says "Effective immediately, Canada’s airspace is closed to all Russian aircraft operators."

Alberta will lift most of its remaining COVID-19 health measures. 

Premier Jason Kenney and health minister Jason Copping announced the province would move to step two of easing public health measures. 

As of Mar.1, the following measures will be updated: 

Morinville RCMP were on the scene of what they say was a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 28, one kilometre north of Anthony Henday Drive. 

Traffic on Highway 28 was reduced to a single lane in each direction Saturday morning (Feb. 26), however, police have now cleared the scene. 

RCMP are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the crash, which took place in the early morning hours.

A man is facing charges after he was arrested by the Strathcona County RCMP. 

On Feb. 22, police tried to stop a vehicle after a traffic violation. 

Mounties say when Kelly Dawson didn't stop, they followed him to a gas station and arrested him. 

"Police searched the vehicle and seized drug paraphernalia, ammunition and what is believed to be 12.3 grams of heroin," the Strathcona County RCMP said in a release. 

Effective immediately, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is not accepting new stock of Russian-made liquor products and will not sell any current stock to retailers.

Alberta’s government has directed AGLC to take these immediate steps as a sign of condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Alberta stands in solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine and we will support those fighting against tyranny any way we can,” said premier Jason Kenney.