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Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison has confirmed a report that Canada is alleging an Indian cabinet minister and close adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered intelligence-gathering operations targeting Canadians.

The Washington Post first reported that Canadian officials alleged Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists in Canada.

Morrison told MPs at the national security committee Tuesday that he was the one who confirmed Shah's name to that newspaper.

Traffic was slow moving in an area of High River.

Drivers were advised to exercise caution following a collision that occurred on 12th Avenue, directly across from Highwood High School.

Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 29).

As of now, there are no updates regarding any injuries related to the collision.

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) wrapped up their inaugural cow-calf survey and is sharing some of the results with people around the country.

The BCRC, funded thanks to check-offs from cattle sales in Canada, put on the survey to find how producers are working with their cattle and what practices could be adopted in the future.

Our Okotoks Online Auction is always a hit. But, have you heard about the Save More Alberta Online Auction?

It's new this year. Imagine thousands of dollars worth of products, services, and gift cards from across the province— hotel stays, tickets to the Stampeders, Flames, Wranglers, and mouth-watering restaurant gift certificates, all waiting for your bid.

Bill 20 will be taking effect at the end of the month, and that bill will remove tabulators from municipal elections.

Okotoks Mayor, Tanya Thorn, says that removing voting tabulators from elections is a terrible idea, especially due to the fact that only a minority of those who voted on the change wanted them to get rid of voting tabulators and go back to hand counting the votes.

The Foothills Bantam Eagles put up a valiant effort against the Calgary Colts in their first-ever Division 1 semi-final appearance, falling just short in a 24-14 football game on Saturday (Oct. 26).

The Eagles were playing on the Shouldice Artificial Turf Hellard for their semi-final appearance. The score was close at the end of the first quarter with the Colts leading 8-6 after the Eagles missed a two-point conversion.

At the end of the half, the Eagles were down by 10 points with the Colts leading 16-6.

Those who plan to make payments at the Diamond Valley Town Office won't be able to pay with their debit card.

The Town took to Facebook this morning to let people know that their debit machines at the Town Office are down.

If anyone is wishing to make a payment with the Town today will have to pay with either cash, cheque, or e-transfer while the system is down.

Halloween is right around the corner, which will draw all the ghouls and ghosts from their hiding spots.

With all the extra monsters, ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and superheroes on the street this week for Halloween, the Alberta RCMP are offering some tips to keep everyone safe.

While out trick-or-treating, it is advised to wear brightly coloured costumes and use with reflective tape, glow sticks, or a flashlight to be visible to drivers, and stay in well-lit areas.

The High River Light Up for Halloween is scaring up some sights and delights as we head into the final week before Halloween on Thursday.

Macleod Trail in High River is going to be closed for a few days next week.

ATCO will be installing gas services in High River, which will cause Macleod Trail west of 9 Street SW to close.

The work is scheduled to happen from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesday, November 5 to Thursday, November 7.

There will be detour signage in place, which will guide people through 12 Ave via Highwood Trail SW and 9 Street SW.

The sidewalk on the north side of where the work is going to happen will be closed for the duration of the work.