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After her party won a majority government in the New Brunswick election on Monday, Liberal Leader Susan Holt thanked all the women who came before her.

Flanked by her three young daughters on stage in Fredericton, Holt, the first female premier-designate in New Brunswick history, delivered a bilingual victory speech that paid tribute to female trailblazers in provincial politics.

The 47-year-old former business advocate and public servant led the Liberals to victory after a 33-day campaign, thwarting Blaine Higgs’s bid to secure a third term as Tory premier.

High River Mayor Craig Snodgrass has revealed some new amenities planned for the expanded Aquatic Centre at the Bob Snodgrass Recreational Complex.

The expansion has been in the works for about six years with the construction currently in progress and expected to be completed in 2026.

One of the main attributes of the pool is the fact that it's designed to be a "zero entry" pool, meaning visitors will be able to walk right in as the ground eventually slopes down rather than having to enter via a ladder.

Liberal MP Sean Casey is the first to publicly confirm that he has signed a letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, arguing it would be in the best interests of the country to let someone else take the reins. 

As an internal revolt brews, few Liberal MPs who are not in the cabinet are publicly defending the prime minister. The upcoming caucus meeting on Wednesday appears to present the most serious challenge to Trudeau's leadership to date.

The Diamond Valley-based Eau Claire Distillery has been awarded the Best Canadian Whisky at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits and Ready to Drink Competition.

David Farran, the Founder and CEO of Eau Clarie Distillery, said it was a bit of a surprise when the announcement came in that they were the winners of the Best Canadian Whisky.

While out hunting this season, it's advised to be bear aware.

Fish and Wildlife recently took to Facebook to remind hunters of the dangers of bears while hunting in bear country.

While out hunting, Fish and Wildlife reminds hunters that using animal attractants and calls while travelling alone could lead a bear to your location as they could believe they are tracking an animal.

It's also advised to make a plan to help lower the risks of responding to a bear encounter safely before leaving home.

Farmers in Manitoba are being called upon to aid critical research aimed at improving wheat production amid changing climate conditions. 

The University of Manitoba's "Mani Wheat Project," led by Dr. Cristina Rosell’s food science group, is gathering wheat samples from farmers to study the effects of pre-harvest sprouting, a significant issue caused by excessive rain and humidity before harvest.

The Town of Diamond Valley is cautioning residents of potential malware coming from Town mail addresses.

A Facebook post from Monday (Oct. 21) afternoon states that some Town of Diamond Valley mail addresses have been affected by a malware "spam attack," and that some residents might receive suspicious emails.

As a result, locals are urged not to open attachments or click links from Town email addresses for the time being.

The Carstar Okotoks Bisons find themselves tied for first spot in the HJHL's Southern Division after coming away with two wins over the weekend.

On Friday, the Herd was in Cochrane to face the Generals and took the game convincingly with a 6-1 win on the road.

Sam Callahan opened the scoring in the first period with Zephyr Laplante getting the assist. Henry Pahl tied the game up at one apiece 30 seconds later for the Generals' only goal of the game.

This year's Avenue of Trees will be a little different than years prior.

The annual event from the Sheep River Health Trust (SRHT) sees local businesses and organizations designing and decorating trees to be auctioned off and donated to families in need.

In its 12th year, however, the format is being shaken up.

Executive Director of SRHT, Andrea Mitchell, says that rather than having everyone decorate around 20 trees within the span of a week, there'll be fewer trees and more of an emphasis on designs.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.