Strathmore

Bruce Burnett, Director of Weather and Markets with Glacier Farm Media says that's mainly driven by various factors affecting the broader oilseed market.

The Town of Strathmore has launched a campaign to help support local businesses.

Earlier this month, the town announced the launch of the Shop Local, Love Local campaign, which encourages residents to shop at businesses in town.

"Whether it’s grabbing a coffee, getting a haircut, or picking up a few groceries, every dollar spent locally helps build a stronger, more connected Strathmore," wrote the town in a news release.

Rainfall across the prairies and even provincially has been quite variable this year.

Some areas have seen some pretty wicked storms bringing heavy rain, high winds and hail.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says storm activity across the prairies in the last two weeks of June resulted in farmers filing well over 2000 hail claims.

According to the report mid-June thunderstorms dropped pea- to toonie-sized hail across Western Canada.  

Gleichen RCMP arrested and charged a man following a weapons complaint in the community.

Police responded to a complaint of a man waving a kitchen knife at people on Main Street in Gleichen on Monday (July 7).

The suspect, 35-year-old Teddy Yellowfly of Siksika Nation, faced several charges, including: 

Strathmore town councillor Debbie Mitzner will be seeking re-election.

Back in May, Mitzner put in her bid to run, being the third candidate to do so.

Raised in Strathmore, Mitzner has volunteered with the outdoor rink, the Chamber of Commerce, and also served as a former member of the Assessment Review Board.

"In her free time, she pursues an interest in real estate and enjoys antiques and travelling," wrote the Town of Strathmore on its website.

There are several events and activities happening at the Kinsmen Park pavilion throughout the summer.

1. Cornhole

The Mad Hatter's Cornhole Club is moving outdoors for the summer. 

Games take place every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., starting July 10 and running until Aug. 28 at Kinsmen Park, underneath the pavilion. 

The club was formed in August last year and welcomes players of all ages and skill levels. 

World wheat stocks could climb to 271 million tonnes by the end of 2025-26, up from 264 million tonnes at the end of 2024-25

There will be plenty of wheat in the world in 2025-26, say analysts.

“As we enter mid-year Northern Hemisphere harvest, a larger-than-expected crop is expected to limit the upside in global wheat prices,” Dennis Voznesenski, agricultural economist with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, said in his recent Agri Commodity Weekly Alert.

A man died over the weekend while in custody at Drumheller Institution.

According to Correctional Services of Canada, 49-year-old Donald Pepper passed away on July 4.

Pepper had only begun his sentence at the institution on June 16.

The cause and circumstances of his death were not shared with the public, but Correctional Services of Canada confirmed that Pepper's next of kin were notified.

Pool B at the Calgary Stampede kicked off on Monday with some impressive performances from some Albertans.

Three Albertans are in Ladies Barrel Racing, two Albertans are in Bull Riding, and two outstanding performances were had by Albertans in Saddle Bronc.

In Saddle Bronc, former Champion Zeke Thurston had an impressive ride, as did fellow Albertan Kolby Wanchuck.

Here are the Albertan and Canadian highlights from Day One in Pool B.

Saddle Bronc:

Calgary's Chanse Vigen continues to dominate at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races.

Jamie Laboucane is right on his heels, sitting in second in the aggregate.

Neither has won the coveted Rangeland Derby.

On a night with better track conditions than Sunday, some fast times were posted, and penalties were kept to a minimum.

Defending champ, Jason Glass from High River, came in 8th on the night and is now sitting in 12th in the aggregate.