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Rocky View County took to social media to remind residents and visitors not to leave unwanted items on the side of county roads.

They shared that anything left on the side of county roads becomes their responsibility if left on public land.

"That means taxpayer dollars go toward cleanup instead of other vital services."

According to RVC, in a typical year, these costs hover around $300,000.

"Illegal dumping affects all of us, and the bill keeps growing."

Last week, Rocky View Schools (RVS) shared a letter with local families on behalf of Alberta's Interim Chief Medical Officer about measles.

The letter from Dr. Sunil Sookram states that as measles continues to spread in some areas and communities in Alberta, across Canada and globally, the province's collective efforts are making a difference with the support of parents and communities. 

A southwest man has begun a substantial jail sentence after his sentencing this past summer on charges of sexual interference and provoking fear in a justice system participant. 

Julian Lavallee pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge O'Hanlon on the pair of charges in Swift Current Provincial Court on June 4.

The 39-year-old received a three-year jail sentence on one count and a 60-day sentence to be served consecutively on the second count.

The first two CT-102B Astra II training aircraft arrived at 15 Wing Moose Jaw yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the Royal Canadian Air Force's transition to the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.

Discover Moose Jaw News was given a glimpse of the Astra IIs landing at the base for the first time, but the aircraft still have to undergo months of testing, certification, inspections, and crew training before they begin operations. 

According to the latest monthly market watch from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA), Moose Jaw had strong sales in August, but inventory remains a concern. 

The city recorded 60 sales in August, a 42.9 per cent increase year-over-year and a 19.3 per cent increase over the 10-year average. 

However, new listings were down 5.1 per cent year-to-date and down 15.7 per cent compared to the 10-year average. 

Canadian residents who purchased packaged bread products for their personal use between 2001 and 2021 may be eligible for compensation as part of a $500 million nation class action settlement.

The settlement, which involved Loblaw Companies Limited and George Weston Limited, intends to address allegations of price-fixing in the packaged bread industry across Canada. While wrongdoing has been denied by both companies, they have agreed to the settlement, which has been approved by superior courts in both Ontario and Quebec.

It was a busy summer season for Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, with an increase in visitors and campers compared to last year. 

The park issued more than 14,000 entry permits this season, up 0.27 per cent. More than 5,000 campsites were booked, an increase of five per cent from last year. 

Fall camping is now in full swing, and there is still time to plan a last-minute trip to Buffalo Pound. 

With weather systems continuing into the week dropping heavy rainfall amounts across the western half of the province, harvest is being pushed back even further.

Applied Research Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Scott Chalmers, believes we're about halfway when looking at the province as a whole.

"It's one of our favorite events! A great big fundraiser that we have for local organizations," says Boundary Co-op Marketing Manager, Cheryl Rushing.  "The community really gets behind us and it's a great way for us to raise some money, just by people filling up their gas tanks!"

Province Updating Game Hunting Areas For 2025

Media Release - September 15, 2025

Based on information from the local community, Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures has made an amendment to regulations under the Wildlife Act that will apply to the 2025 hunting season, establishing a buffer zone in game hunting areas (GHAs) 17, 17A and 17B.