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School is out and the Salvation Army’s summer programming is back! 

The summer lunch program kicks off this Wednesday at the Salvation Army Food Bank. Throughout the summer, kids will be able to stop by Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a free lunch. 

Community Ministries Worker with the Weyburn Salvation Army, Nicole Strickland, explains the program is important to many families facing food insecurity.  

Five volunteer emergency service teams across the province are receiving a boost from MyMutual Insurance through its ongoing Geared Up campaign.

Now in its fourth year, the campaign supports volunteer fire departments and first responder groups by funding essential equipment and training needs.

For the 2025 round of funding, MyMutual has selected the Edam Turtle River Fire Department, Elbow Volunteer Fire Department, Lipton Volunteer Fire Department, RM of Scott Medical First Responders, and Stoughton/Tecumseh Fire and Rescue.

Canada Day is quickly approaching, and there is a variety of celebrations happening in the Foothills for families to enjoy.  

Here’s a look at what is happening.  

Okotoks  

The Canada Day festivities begin in the Town of Okotoks at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m.  

During the latest city council meeting, one of the longest discussions with back-and-forths from across the council chambers was a discussion on a dress code for the City of Estevan's council members. The city has an already-existing dress code, police #2016-61, which lays out how employees of the city should dress, including office, administrative, and operational staff.

The newest addition comes from including the City Council among the office and administrative staff section, which would see a dress code enforced that requires business-casual attire.

RCMP are investigating two separate collisions that occurred Thursday in the Warman area, including one involving an all-terrain vehicle that sent two people to hospital with serious injuries.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on June 26, Warman RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Township Road 384 and Range Road 3063. According to police, an ATV and a car collided at the intersection. The driver and passenger of the ATV were transported to hospital with injuries described as serious. The driver of the car was not injured.

A settlement advisor who supported a woman at the centre of a human trafficking case testified this week that the woman disclosed details about her employment and living situation, including a lack of access to food, water and communication, as well as alleged coercion and sexual violence.

Torquay marked its 100th anniversary with a weekend full of memories, music and milestone moments, drawing a crowd of roughly 1,000 people from near and far.

“It went wonderfully. It totally exceeded my expectations and our committee's expectations,” said Cindi Daae, chair of the Torquay Centennial weekend. “We were all overwhelmed with the support and the people coming out. Just every aspect of the weekend was wonderful.”

Several facilities will be closed in High River for Canada Day.  

On Tuesday (July 1), High River’s Town Hall, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Greater Foothills Family Centre, Public Works, the Recycling Centre, and the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex will be closed.  

The Okotoks Museum is hosting a weekly walk to teach about Okotoks' history.

For the third consecutive summer, the Okotoks Museum is hosting its Wednesday Walkabouts, which offer a unique way to share the history of Okotoks.

While people are celebrating Canada Day, there will be some facility closures in Okotoks on July 1.

Canada Day is happening on a Tuesday this year, and many places in town will be closed to the public.

The Municipal Centre and Operations Centre, Fire Station No. 1 on Milligan Drive, the RCMP/Municipal Enforcement office, Okotoks Eco Centre, the Art Gallery and Museum & Archives, the Okotoks Public Library, Viking Rental Centre, and the Okotoks Family Resource Centre will all be closed on Tuesday, July 1.