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RCMP in Wilkie responded to a range of incidents from June 24 to June 30, including complaints of trespassing, threats, and a unique call about local wildlife.

Officers were called to investigate a trespassing complaint and spoke with the individual involved. A separate complaint regarding an individual loitering near a residence resulted in patrols, though police were unable to locate the subject.

Canadian Country music superstar Shania Twain is this year's Calgary Stampede parade marshal, and she'll help kick off this year's 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'.

The iconic parade winds through downtown Calgary on Friday starting at 9 a.m., but watch for road closures by 7:30 a.m.

The parade usually takes a few hours, and then the gates at Stampede Park open at 11 a.m. with free gate entry until 1:30 p.m.

Rodeo action starts at 1:30 p.m. with Ladies Breakaway Roping making its debut this year, bringing the rodeo events now to seven.

The Wild West Mud Bog roared to life near Leader last Saturday, after being initially postponed.

Austin Dillman, one of the organizers of the mud bog, was happy to see a decent turnout.

"Probably had about 20 trucks, so it was a fun-filled afternoon," says Dillman. "Probably around 300 people [attended] this year."

Dillman also said that pictures from this year's event will be posted on the Wild West Mud Bog Facebook page.

The organizing committee is already planning the next event for the summer of 2026

It’s farmers’ market season, and there are several weekly markets across Foothills County to explore.

Here’s a look at some of the local markets happening each week.

High River

Inclusion Foothills runs the High River Farmers' Market, which runs each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

It's located at 4th Avenue SW, and will run weekly until September 18.

June was another tough one for rain in 2025.

Swift Current had its 11th driest June on record, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. In total, only 24.1 millimetres of the annual regular 91.7 millimetres fell. That means the region only got 24 per cent of its usual precipitation. 

According to Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with ECCC, the lack of precipitation comes amid lower temperatures for much of the month. 

A new set of wheels will be helping save lives in Herbert and area. 

The RM of Herbert Fire Department has a new medical support vehicle, which looks very similar to an ambulance. While this unit does carry life-saving equipment, it is not kitted to transport individuals. 

Brad Cornelson, fire chief for Herbert Fire and Rescue, says the 2018 GMC was originally a retired ambulance they brought back online. 

"We got it converted into the first responder rescue van," said Cornelson. "We got it two months ago."

Increased black bear activity has led to a warning from Alberta Parks in K-Country.

According to Alberta Parks, there has been an increase in black bear activity in the Grassi Lakes Trail System and the surrounding area, which has prompted a bear warning to be put in place on July 1.

Even though this advisory is in place for the Grassi Lakes Trail System, Alberta Parks is reminding everyone that bear encounters can occur anywhere in Kananaskis at any time.

Swift Current is in for a scorcher as Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning.

Thursday is set to hit a high of 32°C, with an overnight cold front offering relief only after the sun has gone down. 

Brian Proctor, meteorologist for ECCC, explained the heat as a result of hot air moving up from Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. 

"(The cold air from Alberta) moving in overnight will cool things back down again," said Proctor. "It's going to be a sort of temporary rest."

The Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the results from its recent membership board elections. 

Kyle Favel (Favel Transportation), Devonne LaLonde (Farm Credit Canada), Yeng Ling (Moose Jaw Tours and Travel) and Melissa MacLean (JGL) will be returning to the board. 

The heat was welcome in Crescent Park on Canada Day for ParkArt 2025, which was packed for Moose Jaw’s largest outdoor art market and the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery’s (MJMAG) top annual fundraiser.

This year’s event featured around 80 vendors and thousands of visitors browsing pottery, paintings, jewelry, photography, and handmade crafts — all against a backdrop of face painting, free family activities, and live performances by buskers.