Okotoks

A planned power outage is happening in Diamond Valley this week.

The power outage is scheduled for Tuesday (Aug. 12) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., so crews can do some construction work.

Those who live in the Royalite Way SE/NE and Dingman Close SE could be affected by the power outage.

For those who are impacted by the planned power outage have already been contacted directly by phone through the phone number they provided to their electrical billing company.

Unlike other children growing up, Alex Marshall didn’t dream of becoming a firefighter, but after moving to High River, teammates on his hockey team talked him into joining a few practices at the fire department.   

“I started going to some practices and just fell in love with it,” Marshall said. “I didn't dream of this as a career, but it's been about 20 years, and it just blossomed into this career.”  

Livestock farms often need to use their land carefully in order to get the best results for their animals, which is why the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is sharing some tips on good grazing practices. Trevor Lennox, a Range Management Extension Specialist, talks about one of the biggest potential mistakes a farm operation can make: overgrazing.

WestJet says some personal data including information about travel documents such as passports was stolen in a cyberattack earlier this year, but credit and debit card numbers as well as user passwords were not compromised.

In a note to customers, WestJet says the personal information taken varies from person to person but may include name, date of birth, e‑mail address, mailing address, phone number, gender and recent travel booking history including travel booking numbers.

There were a couple more grizzly encounters in Kananaskis late last week, involving one bluff charging a person with a dog.

On Aug. 8, Alberta Parks issued a Bear Warming for Ribbon Creek Trail and the parking area, because of a grizzly bear bluff charge.

A grizzly bear bluff charged a hiker near the parking lot, in addition to a grizzly bear being sighted along the Ribbon Creek Trail multiple times.

On Aug. 10, a Bear Warning was issued for Canyon Creek Road, because a grizzly bluff charged a person with a dog.

The next phase of preparation work for the new skatepark and accessible playground project is now underway in Okotoks.  

Preparations for the Southside All Wheel Skatepark and new, inclusive and accessible playground in Howard Park began at the end of June.  

The work included removing the current playground, excavation, and removing aggregate material.  

Highway 40 in K-Country has reopened to traffic.

Both lanes were closed last week due to a mudslide caused by all the rain the Foothills and the Rockies experienced.

Update:

Pincher Creek RCMP thank the media and community for their assistance in locating Andrew Berndt.

Original Story:

The Pincher Creek RCMP are trying to locate a missing man.

33-year-old Andrew Berndt was last seen on Aug. 5 in Pincher Creek, packing up his motorhome.

There is concern for his wellbeing and the Pincher Creek RCMP is wanting to speak with him.

The Eagle 100.9 proudly presents Dallas Smith + His Band: One Night Only (Unplugged)!

The show goes at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino on October 28. 

Hear your favourites in an intimate, stripped-down setting.

Details:
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🎟 Presale: Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. – Code: DALLAS
🎟 On sale: Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.
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This is a one-night, unplugged experience you don’t want to miss.

The Okotoks Dawgs are looking to claim their fourth WCBL Championship banner, but they need to beat the Sylvan Lake Gulls tonight to have a chance.

The Dawgs lost the opening game 7-3, in the best-of-three series, at Seaman Stadium on Sunday, so now the Dawgs are in a do-or-die situation.

They must win tonight in Sylvan Lake to force a game three back in Okotoks on Wednesday night.

If the Dawgs win, they host the Gulls tomorrow at 7:05 p.m.