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Waterhen Lake First Nation and Canada celebrate opening of new temporary school


October 22, 2026 — Waterhen Lake First Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan — Indigenous Services Canada

Today, Chief Blaine Fiddler of Waterhen Lake First Nation, together with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, Council members, Elders, staff, students and partners, celebrated the opening of the community’s new temporary school.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provided $15 million for the temporary school project, covering site preparation, connections to essential services, 17 ready-to-move (RTM) units, and fencing and deck construction. Planning and schematic design are now underway for a new permanent school at Waterhen Lake First Nation.

The temporary facility will serve students from kindergarten to grade 12 and will consist of the RTM units, which provide space for classrooms, the Head Start program, and daycare. In May 2024, the community’s school was destroyed by fire. The temporary school will be used until a new permanent school is built in the community.

Waterhen Lake First Nation worked with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and ISC to establish a temporary school so students could continue their education in their home community while a permanent replacement is developed.

Safe schools do more than educate. They create the conditions for First Nations students living on reserve to learn with confidence, pursue their goals, and build strong futures. Indigenous Services Canada recognizes the importance of ensuring access to these quality learning environments.



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Building Canada Strong through sport: Government of Canada strengthens support for National Sport Organizations


OTTAWA, October 22, 2026

Our government believes sport is our ultimate nation builder. From the local rink to the Olympic and Paralympic podiums, sport brings Canadians together. National sport organizations play an important part in that journey, connecting local clubs to national teams and creating a path for athletes to proudly wear the maple leaf on the world stage.

Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), announced more than $156 million in funding for 62 National Sport Organizations (NSOs) in 2026–27, which includes an additional $60 million this year.

This investment will help NSOs grow participation in sport by increasing access, building interest and delivering quality sport programming, because talent is everywhere in this country and opportunity should be too. It will enhance elite athlete development, help Team Canada compete at the highest level, advance safe sport and sport integrity, and strengthen a sport system that Canadians can trust and believe in.

Today’s announcement is part of the $112 million in new Sport Support Program funding, which provides national-level sport organizations with additional mid-fiscal-year funding through a streamlined process.

These measures are part of the Government of Canada’s generational $1-billion investment in sport—the largest in our country’s history—to upgrade stadiums, fields and community centres; advance safe sport; improve access; host more world-class events; and help athletes succeed from the playground to the podium.



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Canadian Grain Commission compensates eligible producers for unpaid deliveries to Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd.


From: Canadian Grain Commission

Winnipeg, Manitoba (October 22, 2026) – Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd. have been compensated for their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd.’s grain dealer licence was revoked on July 10, 2026, after the company failed to meet the Canadian Grain Commission’s requirements to remain licensed. Following a review of individual producer claims, the Canadian Grain Commission determined that there were 2 eligible claims for unpaid deliveries to Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd. The company’s security was not sufficient to fully compensate eligible producers, so individual payments were prorated and producers received 68% compensation for their eligible claims.

The Canadian Grain Commission’s final audit of the company found additional amounts owing to several other producers. However, these amounts are ineligible for compensation because the deliveries fell outside of the program eligibility period or were of a grain that is not regulated by the Canada Grain Act.

While Grasslands Brokerage and Consulting Ltd continues to operate, they are not licensed by the Canadian Grain Commission. Grain producers who do business with this company on or after July 10, 2026, are not protected by security under the Canada Grain Act.



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Backgrounder: Building Canada Strong through sport: Government of Canada strengthens support for National Sport Organizations


OTTAWA, October, 22, 2026

The Honourable Adam van Keoverden, Secretary of State (Sport), announced support for National Sport Organizations.

The Government of Canada invests funding in National Sport Organizations through the Sport Support Program (SSP). The SSP is the Government of Canada’s primary funding program for national-level sport organizations.



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Alberta

Enhancing skills to support innovation and growth in southern Alberta’s agri-food sector


PrairiesCan investment will help Lethbridge Polytechnic launch new programs that better prepare skilled tradespeople to operate in the food and beverage sector

October 22, 2026 – Lethbridge, AB – PrairiesCan

The world is changing rapidly. Trade shifts, global conflicts, and climate change are all putting pressure on our food systems, driving up prices at home. While Canada is one of the largest exporters of agri-food products in the world, Canadians continue to face some of the highest grocery costs in the G7. We are not harnessing enough technology in our agri-food sectors, and our food chains rely too heavily on foreign suppliers.

Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, more resilient Canadian economy. Central to this mission is a stronger, more affordable food system. That is why today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced more than $3 million for Lethbridge Polytechnic to launch new skilled trades programs that support Canada’s growing agri-food sector.

Businesses across southern Alberta have identified a shortage of skilled tradespeople and technicians who understand both food manufacturing environments and advanced production technologies. Shortages of workers with knowledge of food-safe maintenance practices, sanitation protocols, specialized processing equipment, automation, and industrial controls can lead to longer installation and repair times, reduced productivity, and delayed business growth. This increases food costs for consumers.

This investment through PrairiesCan will help Lethbridge Polytechnic launch new programs that provide the knowledge needed to effectively work on equipment and machinery used in food processing and manufacturing. Program participants will require minimal on-the-job training to adapt their foundational skills to the specialized operating conditions demanded in the agri-food sector. This new programming will strengthen domestic food-processing capacity while supporting quality jobs in southern Alberta. 



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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution


October 22, 2026 – Drumheller, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada

On October 18, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.

The contraband and unauthorized items seized included THC, tobacco products, cell phones and accessories. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $148,250.

The police have been notified and the institution is investigating.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors.

CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.

CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff members working at CSC institutions.

The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous. 



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