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The Town of Okotoks will have two upgraded playgrounds soon.

According to the Town, construction has already begun to replace the playgrounds at both the Crystal Ridge and Suntree Park Playgrounds.

The Town had asked for public input on the designs of the new playgrounds through an online poll.

People were able to select between two designs per playground, with each poll being available for several weeks.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Pembina River, including Walhalla and Neche, ND after heavy rain Monday when 100 to 150mm fell over the region. Water levels have been rising since the rain wrapped up Tuesday morning, and the forecaster has indicated flooding is possible.

After a soggy start to the week, much of southern Manitoba is starting their day in thick fog.

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for southern Manitoba, parts of the Interlake and the City of Winnipeg.  

An extensive area of fog has moved into southern Manitoba leading to thick fog in many areas. 

Environment Canada says visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.

Conditions will begin to improve as the morning goes on.

Young entrepreneurs will have a chance to develop their business idea and possibly win some cash prizes.

YouthBiz, an exciting and fun competition for students in Grades six to 12 from southeast Saskatchewan, can learn about entrepreneurship, develop financial skills, and connect with the business community.

Organizers for the 2024 Pan Continental Curling Championships are still looking for volunteers.

Co-Chair Gail Perepelkin was busy signing people up last week at the Lacombe Fall Active Living Fair.

"We're looking at people volunteering for at least four draws," she said. "The time commitment would be about four hours a day."

Perepelkin says they need a total of about 200 volunteers. They are currently sitting at about 160. 

The construction of a new runway which will enhance the capabilities of Moosomin Airport has been completed, with a celebration announcement by the province.

The new runway allows the airport to land fixed-wing air ambulances, improving healthcare options for the area.

The provincial government put forward $2.4 million of the cost for the estimated $10 million runway.

That project includes the new 5,000 by 75-foot runway, a new taxiway, and an apron, with new navigation and weather systems to be completed in the future.

The Rotary Club of Lacombe is gearing up to host its third annual Taste of Lacombe event, taking place on October 26 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

The evening is a fundraiser for the Cranna Lake Project.

Rotary member Ingrid Luymes says Taste of Lacombe is a great way to sample local restaurants and beverage providers.

"It's a really fun night where people get to dress up, if they want to, and basically just come and eat appetizers and drink samples all night long," she remarked.

The Killarney-Turtle Mountain Fire Department will be hosting a very special fundraiser in early October, this for one of Manitoba's vital health services that many of us have used, and if we haven't used STARS Air Ambulance ourselves, then we know a loved-one or a member of the community who has. 

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