Okotoks

Critics respond to report suggesting price correction, saying farmland remains a solid investment

The largest owner of cropland in Canada isn’t buying the idea that farmland values are overdue for a correction.

He says that’s because technical analysis — where market watchers use trends, patterns and mathematical models to predict future price movements — doesn’t apply to agricultural land.

Those in the southern part of the province could be seeing a bit of a light show the next couple nights.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there will be some Auroa Borealis activity tonight (Friday, July 25) and Saturday.

Tonight, almost all of Canada could see the Northern Lights, as the NOAA says tonight Aurora is forecasted to be at Kp 2.

The Kp index ranges from 0 to 9 and measures the geomagnetic activity, which then indicated how far from the northern pole the Aurora will be seen.

The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is asking for information from the public regarding a recent suspicious interaction in south Calgary.

The incident happened in the community of Auburn Bay on Tuesday, July 8, at around 4:30 p.m.

According to CPS, three children were playing outside in the 300 block of Auburn Meadows Manor S.E. when a man approached them and asked if they had seen his dog.

The children told the man they had just seen a black-and-white dog run past, pointed him in the direction it went, and the man walked away.

The town of Nanton is getting ready for Nanton Round-Up Days, which is coming up soon.

Nanton Round-Up Days runs from Aug. 1 to 4, and on the holiday Monday, there will be the Nanton Boosters Parade, starting at 10 a.m.

T & T Disposal will be testing out their parade route on Monday, July 28, in preparation for the parade.

Because of the preparations, residents are being asked to have their garbage bins out by 7 a.m. sharp on that day, as the garbage collection route will be different than normal.

A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of Madisson Cobb, a 23-year-old Okotoks woman who was shot and killed in Calgary last weekend.

Cobb was found dead in a southwest Calgary parkade on July 19. Two days later, Calgary police arrested 26-year-old Devon Bradley Malik at a nearby Super 8 motel. He has since been charged with first-degree murder.

Police say Malik was Cobb’s ex-boyfriend.

A GoFundMe page has been set up for the Cobb family to help cover the funeral costs and related expenses, including counselling for family and friends.

If you have plans to visit K-Country anytime soon, prepare for delays, as road work is underway.

Road construction is ongoing as a fresh layer of asphalt is being laid down near the Cat Creek Day Use area.

Just a few kilometres north of Cat Creek construction, there is road construction for approximately 33 km.

Quite a few kilometres have already been paved, but keep your eyes open for workers and reduce your speed where signage is posted.

There are also stretches of highway that don't have the centre lines painted yet.

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Southern Alberta, including Foothills County.

Severe storms may develop this afternoon and early evening, potentially bringing strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain.

The alert is in effect for the following areas:

It will be warm all weekend, which will be great for all that's happening in the Foothills this weekend.

Let's take a look at what's happening:

Friday, July 25:

The Nooks & Crannies Festival has caused art to be hidden around the Town of Okotoks. This event will run until Aug. 23, and people are able to take in the public art for free.

The Town of High River is seeking public input to shape the future of High Country Drive (HCD).  

To address concerns raised by the community, High River Town Council initiated a HCD NW Corridor Study to identify opportunities for residents to drive, walk, or bike. 

The study area includes Longview Trail NW to Centre Street N/Highway 2A.  

The Banff RCMP have confirmed that an overdue hiker from B.C. has been found safe.

They'd like to thank the public for their assistance.