Okotoks

Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend.

Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa man, has been charged in connection with the lockdown Saturday afternoon at East Block, a building in the parliamentary precinct that mainly houses offices for senators and their staff.

An Ottawa police spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the suspect was still in custody as of Monday morning.

The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.

The Liberals pledged environmental conservation measures and support for seniors, while the Tories offered more efficient approvals for resource projects.

On and off closures are expected on North Railway Street on Tuesday, April 7.

It's expected to last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with one lane to be closed at a time, for about half an hour each.

Crews on site will be minimal, with a single truck expected to be on site.

The Town of Okotoks has warned locals of closures in the area of North Railway Street this month as part of Phase One of the Downtown Improvements Project.

The Foothills riding's list of federal election candidates sits at five with the big day just three weeks away.

Among them is Paul O'Halloran, a founding member of the People's Party of Canada (PPC) who is running under the party's banner in the upcoming election.

O'Halloran has called Alberta home for over 30 years, initially moving to Calgary during his time with the military.

He eventually settled in Black Diamond, now Diamond Valley, which he currently calls home.

The Town of Claresholm will have a new summer market this summer.

It will be a weekly market happening every Tuesday over the summer, and according to the Engagement Coordinator with the Town, Megan McClung, they are calling it Tuesdays in the Park.

The Alberta RCMP are asking for assistance in locating a missing woman from 2019.

Shae Lynn McAllister was a 20-year-old mother of two children when she disappeared, and there is a reward for information on McAllister.

What the RCMP know is that McAllister left work from the Fairview A&W on July 4, 2019, at 10:35 p.m., and was last seen at the Fairview Shell gas station at 11:22 p.m. 

McAllister has not been seen or heard from since.

The Provincial government is providing funding to schools so they can plan out their projects, including one in Okotoks.

When a school is built or renovated, a major part of the work is the planning of the design, the location, classroom layout, and more to make sure the school is serving the community in the best way possible.

It's that time of year again when people can become a part of RCMP history.

The RCMP's annual Name the Foal contest is open for Canadians 14 years of age and younger.

As part of this contest, Canadian youth will be able to provide name suggestions for upwards of 10 foals that are expected to be born this spring at the RCMP's horse breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario.

This year, they are specifically looking for names that begin with the letter "B".

The sun was shining for 'Hockey Day in Canada' at Okotoks Nissan on Saturday.

Hockey Night in Canada's Kelly Hrudey once again made a special appearance, cheering on the kids, chatting with hockey moms and dads, taking photos, and signing autographs.

Hrudey also brought along enough Hockey Night in Canada towels for all of the kids in the 4-on-4 ball hockey tournament.

The fun fundraiser had over 400 boxes of Cheerios and other cereals donated for the Okotoks Food Bank.

Okotoks' 2025 Community Priorities Survey has been launched, but not just anyone can access it.

Postcards with information on how to access the survey are being sent out by mail, with QR codes and phone numbers included.

You may also receive a call from TellCityHall, which provides an option for a link to be sent via text or email.

The survey is open until April 25, with participants being entered to win a $150 gift card to a local business of their choice.