Okotoks

The search for a missing Fort Macleod youth has come to an end.

On March 31, Fort Macleod RCMP turned to the public for help locating a 16-year-old male who was last seen on March 28.

At about 4:30 p.m. on April 2, they released an update confirming the teen had been found safe.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.

A fact sheet from Trump's office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 per cent tariff.

Canada was left off a lengthy list Trump unveiled this afternoon showing the tariff levels most other countries will face starting Thursday.

Gas prices have seen a significant drop in the Foothills, as they have across the country.

This is in the wake of the removal of the carbon tax, which has brought fuel prices down to levels Canadians haven't seen in years.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won't be targeted under Trump's new tariff plan, which is set to be announced Wednesday.

It's now 'officially' Spring in High River with the opening of The Hitchin' Post on Tuesday, April 1, and no, it wasn't an April Fool's joke.

The long-time local favourite burger joint is known for its burgers, fries and authentic milkshakes.

Owner Carmen Lamoureux and staff usually open around April 1 once most of the snow is gone.

This year is a bit of an exception with the recent dump of snow yesterday with more expected today.

They usually close in mid to late December until Spring.

Now that spring has begun, the Town of Okotoks will be busy completing some major infrastructure projects.

Even though there is snow on the ground, the Town has already begun work on two major projects, which will help support the community while it grows, upgrade aging infrastructure, and enhance community spaces.

One of the projects underway is one of the biggest projects the Town is currently undertaking, is the Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project, which is happening in the Sheep River Valley.

Foothills County has been experiencing heavy snowfall this week, prompting the Foothills School Division to warn of potential bus delays.

Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Foothills County on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, due to the amount of snow expected to fall on the region.

The Foothills School Division (FSD) took to social media on Tuesday to warn parents and students that the snow could lead to unsafe road conditions, which could cause bus delays or cancellations this week.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued another snowfall warning for the Foothills on Wednesday morning.

We're expecting another 2 cm of snow today with another 5-10 cm coming tonight.

According to the warning, the snow will intensify this afternoon, and higher terrain closer to the mountains could see 15 to 30 cm.

The snow is expected to taper off tomorrow.

They also advise to watch out for quickly changing road conditions.

Foothills County is asking people to weigh in on local crime.

They've launched a Policing Community Survey to help determine the RCMP and community enforcement's priorities for the coming year.

Questions include how often you worry about certain kinds of crime, what kind of interactions you've had with RCMP or enforcement officers in the last year, and what changes you've seen relating to crime in the last year.

Many questions include several options to select from as well as a space for respondents to write their own answers.

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.