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The Calgary Stampede had Albertans rooting for five of the 10 Saddle Bronc riders as Pool C kicked off Thursday.

The Hay brothers from Wildwood, AB, are always top contenders, having both won the Calgary Stampede before.

Dawson Hay took the top score of 91.50 as brother Logan finished in 3rd with a score of 88.00.

Ben Anderson (Rocky Mountain House, AB) scored an 84.00 on a re-ride as Quinten Taylor (Nanton, AB) scored an 83.50 and Millarville's Layton Green came in 10th with a score of 80.50.

Thursday night was a good one for High River's Jason Glass.

The defending Rangeland Derby champion at the Calgary Stampede had a penalty-free heat and finished with the top time of the night.

Glass' checkered wagon was the only one to crack the 1:13 mark with a time of 1:12.15.

The first-place finish moves him into the coveted 3rd place in the aggregate.

Only the top 3 in the aggregate after Saturday night's races will go to the final heat on Championship Sunday.

There are no semi-final heats this year.

The NDP's leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh will formally begin in September, with a six-month race to follow according to a rules framework adopted by the party's national council. 

A new leader will be chosen no later than March 29, when the party holds its 2026 convention in Winnipeg.

An entry fee of $100,000 has been set for candidates to show their "organizational and fundraising capacity."

Debates and other leadership events hosted by the party will be streamed online in both official languages, according to the framework. 

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug. 1 in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Thursday night, evidently setting a new date for bilateral negotiations between the two countries. 

Canada and the United States had committed to working on a new economic and security agreement with a July 21 deadline for a deal. The boosted tariff pressures call into question progress toward the initial time frame.

Update:

Environment Canada cancelled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch at 7:51 p.m. on Thursday.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of Southern Alberta, including Foothills County.

Environment Canada issued this Watch, because conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that could produce damaging hail, wind, or rain

The watch is issued for:

Okotokians will be able to enjoy some movies and popcorn while enjoying the outdoors.

This summer, the Okotoks Film Festival will be hosting Pop Up Flicks, which will have movies for people to enjoy, for free, while getting outdoors.

There will be four pop-ups this summer, with the first one happening today (July 11) at the Lion's Campground.

At this week's pop up, they will be showing short films from around the world that are fun for the whole family.

The dreary weather didn’t stop the community from visiting the fifth annual Stampede Breakfast at Carstar Okotoks.   

Morning show host on The Eagle 100.9, Joelle, was on location to add some radio flare to the festivities.  

The event drew families and individuals alike to enjoy pancakes, sizzling sausages, fresh coffee, music, and games, benefiting the Rowan House Society. 

This Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, you don't need a fishing licence in Alberta.

The Alberta government allows this twice per year.

The first weekend is designed for ice fishing during the Family Day long weekend in February, and the other time is the second Saturday and Sunday in July.

You still have to follow all the regulations; however, this does not apply to fishing in National Parks.

An exception is if you're fishing for Walleye with a Special Harvest Licence then you still need your licence.

A bridge will be replaced in the M.D. of Willow Creek, and delays can be expected.

To help enhance and maintain the infrastructure and transportation network in Willow Creek, they will be doing some construction to replace a bridge at Range Road 295 at NE 36-14-30-W4M.

The work is scheduled to begin on July 14, and continue for roughly two weeks.

In order to avoid delays, people are advised to avoid travelling on this stretch of road while the construction is happening and use a different route.

Swimming lessons at the Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool have been cancelled today (July 10) due to mechanical issues.  

As a result of boiler issues, the water temperature dropped overnight and with the cool weather and rain, conditions are not suitable for lessons.  

Boiler repairs are scheduled today, and participants will receive a credit for the cancellation.