Garbage collection in Nanton is getting prepped for Nanton Round-Up Days

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.

GoFundMe supports family of Okotoks woman killed in Calgary shooting

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.

Expect some delays on Hwy 40 in Kananaskis Country

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.

What's happening in the Foothills this weekend?

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.

High River seeking public feedback on High Country Drive corridor design options

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.  

Okotoks Dawgs looking for win #31 this weekend at Seaman Stadium

The Okotoks Dawgs of the WCBL are looking for win #31 of the season this weekend with three games lined up at Seaman Stadium.

The Brooks Bombers tangle with the Dawgs tonight and tomorrow before hosting the Lethbridge Bulls on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Both of the games against the Bombers start at 7:05 p.m.

The Dawgs currently have a record of 30 wins and 14 losses.

It was a hot night with hot times on Day One at the Battle of the Foothills

Thursday night kicked off the Battle of the Foothills chuckwagon races at the High River Ag grounds.

Jamie Laboucane came through with the top time of the night, with defending champion Chanse Vigen placing in 5th, and High River's own Jason Glass coming in 6th on the night.

Other local favourites had solid times too, with Jordie Fike from Blackie coming in 11th and DeWinton's Dayton Sutherland coming in 14th.

The top four drivers in the aggregate after Saturday night's heats will qualify for the final championship heat on Sunday.

Sentencing for Freedom Convoy leaders Lich, Barber scheduled for Oct. 7

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the Freedom Convoy protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.

In addition to lengthy prison sentences, the Crown wants to seize Barber's truck, which was used in the protest.

A forfeiture hearing on that matter is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Thursday she wants to rule on the mischief sentence and truck forfeiture at the same time so that she does not deliver "piecemeal" decisions.