Okotoks

Foothills County is hosting a public hearing Wednesday afternoon regarding the Rimrock Cattle Company's biodigester.

The provincial government has already approved the project; however, the public will now have its say.

Time will be allotted for the public to speak to the council during the 1 p.m. meeting.

Protesters are expected in front of the municipal building in downtown High River again.

The Town of High River has also pushed back on the project.

A truly Canadian sport is having a 'come try me' event on Wednesday night near Okotoks.

The Foothills Ringette organization is hosting a free hour of ringette for girls between 10 and 14.

They'll supply the sticks, and all your girl needs to bring is skates and a helmet.

No experience is necessary, and it's taking place at the Scott Seaman Sports Rink beside the Heritage Heights School.

The event is entirely free, and spots are limited, but you are required to sign up here.

Due to wildfire smoke, a Special Air Quality Statement has been issued for Vulcan County, Siksika Nation, and areas of the Foothills.  

Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued the statement as wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility through the region.

The statement was issued on June 10 at 8:33 a.m. for the following areas:  

If you have ever wanted to check out the RCMP Musical Ride, this is your summer.

The Musical Ride performs in up to 50 different communities across Canada each year, and they make their way to each province once every four years.

That way, it helps to make sure as many Canadians as possible are able to see the Ride.

This year, the RCMP are bringing the Musical Ride to Alberta, Quebec, and the Northwest Territories.

For those who live in Foothills County, the Ride is coming nearby.

The 187 Foothills Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is holding its annual ceremonial review and reception on Tuesday night.

Everyone is welcome to attend, not just friends and family.

It's being held in the Keith Hall at the Viking Rentals Centre at 6:30 p.m. sharp.

Doors open at 6 with a reception to follow at 7:30 p.m.

This is their annual review and reception, where the skills the cadets have learned this year are put on display.

If you do plan on attending tonight, you're asked to dress 'smart casual'.

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But don’t wait! Auction items start closing Wednesday morning, so now’s the time to bid.

A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.

Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta's are now the most costly. 

Under a code of practice for solar and wind projects published last week, the Alberta government says operators must provide an estimate for the cost of dismantling turbines and panels, removing underground concrete infrastructure, hauling waste away, replanting vegetation and other items. 

Mark and Karin Elford of Wood Mountain ranch near the Saskatchewan/Montana border, and have been named the Saskatchewan Stock Growers 2025 TESA winners.

Since 1996, TESA, or The Environmental Stewardship Award, has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public.

The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.

The Liberal government introduced legislation on June 5 to eliminate the GST portion from new home sales of up to $1 million for first-time buyers, which works out to as much as $50,000 off the cost of a new build or a substantially renovated unit.

For homes sold above $1 million, the GST relief is phased out as the price tag nears $1.5 million.

A government push to steer Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 mail workers toward common ground hit a big pothole Monday.

As an increasingly acrimonious impasse drags on, Canada Post rejected a framework put forward by the union for a binding arbitration process, which Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu asked the parties to work toward just five days earlier.