Okotoks

Travel to the United States took another hit in April with booking agents saying an "elbows up" attitude over the trade war has Canadians pulling back. 

Canadian residents returning by automobile from the U.S. in April fell on a year-over-year basis for the fourth consecutive month, preliminary numbers released by Statistics Canada showed Monday. The 1.2 million trips represented a 35.2 per cent drop from the same month in 2024 and 45.1 per cent lower than April 2019, before the pandemic.

While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives that left other parties trailing far behind, a new poll suggests most Canadians don't want the country end up with a two-party system.

The poll of over 1,600 Canadians, conducted by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies between May 1 and 3, suggests only 21 per cent of Canadians think the country would be better off with a system where two parties dominate the political landscape.

Gleichen RCMP have confirmed that a girl reported missing from Siksika Nation has been found safe.

They extended thanks to the public for their assistance.

The Okotoks Pickleball and Tennis Centre is looking for a mascot.

They've launched a contest and are inviting the public to submit a name and design.

The winner will receive a 10-play pass to the centre, and all entrants will be entered into a draw for a 5-play pass.

As for guidelines, board member Heather Coonfer says creativity is key.

"It can be anything. It can be furry, it can be not furry, it can be real, it can be a pickleball with legs and arms, it can be a paddle with eyes and ears, it can be anything. Your imagination is your limit, right?"

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for parts of the Foothills.

Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain.

It was issued at around 12:20 p.m. for the following locations:

Foothills County RCMP have released more information on a collision east of Diamond Valley.

Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 7 around 9 p.m. on Sunday (May 11).

It involved two Dodge trucks, one driven by a 37-year-old woman and the other by a 39-year-old man.

According to the RCMP, the female driver was airlifted to hospital via STARS air ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

The other driver was driven to hospital with serious injuries, and is expected to recover.

The Nanton RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle collision early Monday morning. 

Around 2:38 a.m., a semi-trailer travelling northbound on Highway 2, south of Township Road 164, entered a ditch and rolled.  

You can expect delays south of Longview on the Cowboy Trail this week.

Recent signage in Longview alerted motorists over the weekend to expect delays due to road work from Tuesday to Friday this week.

Nanton Town Council is seeking design submissions for a community recognition wall at the local community centre.  

The wall is intended to honour residents who have demonstrated outstanding community service.  

Themes could include local sports achievements, local historical imagery, Nanton’s 120th anniversary as a municipality, or landscape and wildlife.  

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says talk of Alberta separatism is 'irresponsible' and it's "not smart" for politicians to make statements about it without consulting with First Nations first.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a bill that would make it easier for Albertans to launch referendums on various topics — including splitting from Canada.

Smith has pointed to growing alienation in her province and frustration with Ottawa, saying those wanting to separate "are not fringe voices."