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The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continue asking the public for help locating a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with a 2018 murder.

Christian Nyabirungu, 35, is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault in relation to the Sept. 13, 2018, death of Aldane Mesquita.

Nyabirungu is described as six-foot-two, 240 pounds, with black skin, black hair and brown eyes. Police say he may have since changed his appearance.

He has ties to Edmonton, North Battleford, Sask., Toronto and Montreal, where he has family.

RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.

They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others were taken by ground ambulance.

RCMP describe the attack as a "senseless act of violence."

The Red Deer Rebels have finalized their 2025-26 WHL preseason roster following training camp and Tuesday night’s Black and White Game at the Marchant Crane Centrium.

The team will open the preseason with 32 players, including 17 forwards, 12 defencemen and three goaltenders. Forward Noah Milford (’08) and defenceman Matej Mikes (’07) will miss preseason play due to injury.

Early this morning after 12:20 a.m., Rocky Mountain House RCMP discovered a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 at Range Road 6-0 in Clearwater County, Alta.

Police say the crash involved an SUV and a semi-truck. The driver of the SUV, a 22-year-old Rocky Mountain House resident, was found outside the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the semi was not injured.

Investigators believe the SUV entered oncoming traffic before being struck by the semi.

RCMP remained on scene for several hours, and the highway has since reopened.

Wetaskiwin RCMP say a suspect is in custody after a vehicle was stolen Wednesday evening.

Police say they received a report of the theft around 6:05 p.m. Officers located the vehicle, but the suspect fled on foot.

RCMP searched the area of Highway 2 and Township Road 442 and took the suspect into custody without incident.

** With information from Alberta RCMP.

Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for parts of Central Alberta as wildfire smoke blankets the region.

Officials say smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility, and conditions can change rapidly from hour to hour.

Those most at risk include seniors, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with chronic health conditions, and outdoor workers. Health officials advise vulnerable groups to avoid strenuous activities outside and seek medical care if symptoms occur.

It looks like India is thinking about implementing an import duty on yellow peas. 

India Pulses and Grains Association is concerned that an increase in yellow pea production in Canada and Russia could result in more imports.

They say ongoing imports have brought down prices, which could discourage Indian farmers from expanding their own pulse production.

The IPGA says in order to raise the price of yellow peas in the domestic market, they are calling on the Indian government to impose a 30 to 40 per cent import duty.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program, arguing it has caused an employment crisis among young Canadians.

"The Liberals have to answer why is it that they're shutting our own youth out of jobs and replacing them with low-wage, temporary foreign workers from poor countries who are ultimately being exploited," Poilievre told a news conference Wednesday morning in Mississauga, Ont.

"We want Canadian workers to have Canadian jobs. We want to bring back high wages."

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will meet behind closed doors for a second day in a row today, as the Liberal government prepares for Parliament's return in a little under two weeks.

Cabinet is discussing efforts to spur industrial investment, refocus Ottawa's spending priorities for the coming fall budget and counter U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

The federal government is expected in October to table Carney's first budget since taking office.

A Sylvan Lake Wrangler has won two awards for his sportsmanship this season.

Justin Gyori earned both his team’s Most Sportsmanlike Player award and the HJHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Award.

According to the Wranglers, the honour recognizes a player who demonstrates character, integrity and sportsmanship without compromising skill or performance.

Gyori has been an offensive leader over the past two seasons, topping the Wranglers in scoring during that time.