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County of Newell takes over Crop Diversification Centre South and hopes to attract dozens of tenants for the $100 million facility

Like the mighty Phoenix, the County of Newell is hoping the Crop Diversification Centre South in Brooks, Alta., will rise from the ashes and regain the prominence it once had in agricultural research.

It's pancake breakfast season in the Foothills, with many free breakfasts for everyone to enjoy.

Until noon today (July 4), Hub Town Brewing is hosting a pancake breakfast in their parking lot.

MP John Barlow is in attendance to lend a hand, and there's live music and fun to be had.

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The Town of Claresholm is reminding residents to take steps to ensure they are being good neighbours. 

The town shared ways residents can ensure they are good neighbours in a Facebook post, such as keeping their property clean, and being considerate of others.  

The Okotoks Dawgs of the WCBL picked up another win on Thursday night, this time it was on the road in Swift Current.

They dropped the 57s 5-2 to record their ninth win in a row.

The Dawgs are now sitting in first place in the West Division with a two-and-a-half game lead on the Lethbridge Bulls. 

Both teams hit the ball diamond again tonight in Swift Current before the team hops back on the bus to Okotoks.

June brought its share of thunderstorm activity to the Prairies.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says mid-June thunderstorms damaged crops across Western Canada, dropping pea- to toonie-sized hail.
 
CCHA member companies are investigating more than 900 claims of crop damage from hailstorms that occurred June 13-20. The majority of the claims were filed in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Farmers have been out evaluating crop damage to determine the impact, as some crops can recover depending on the damage and the stage of the crop.

The temperature in the Foothills won't be as high this weekend as it was last, but there is still plenty to do.

Let's check out to see what's happening in the Foothills this weekend:

Friday, July 4:

The CFL Calgary Stampeders won their inaugural Stampede Bowl handily on Thursday night at McMahon Stadium.

The Stamps were firing on all cylinders as they demolished the 3-and-0 Winnipeg Blue Bombers 37-16.

Not only did Stamps fans have a lot to cheer about, but they also rocked out when former Poison lead singer, Bret Michaels, hit the stage for the halftime show.

The Stamps are now riding a 3-1 record, enough to move into second place in the CFL West.

The Town of Diamond Valley is calling on local artists to bring colour, creativity, and community spirit to the heart of the community.   

Proposal applications are now open for the design of a mural at the Dr. Lander Memorial Pool.  

The town is seeking an artist to design and lead the project, incorporate community input into the design, and include youth volunteers in the painting process.   

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is back, and this year it’s pulling out all the stops.

Whether you're a rodeo fanatic, a live music lover, or just here for the outrageous food, the 2025 Calgary Stampede is serving up fresh thrills. Here’s your roundup of what’s new, wild, and delicious at this year’s Stampede!

🐴 RCMP Musical Ride

With the grazing season underway there are some things producers can look at to help gauge the health of their rangelands. One indicator is the species composition; this includes which species and types of plants you are seeing as well as amount of each species. 3 terms that we often hear when talking about range health are decreaser, increaser, and invader which can be used to describe how plants respond to grazing pressure.