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Following an unexpected closure, the pool at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (BSRC) will remain closed until further notice.  

The facility was closed on June 24 due to an unscheduled heating system shutdown in the mechanical room.    

Repairs to the heating system are now underway, and a reopening update is expected to be announced next week.   

It’s farmers’ market season, and there are several weekly markets across Foothills County to explore.

Here’s a look at some of the local markets happening each week.

High River

Inclusion Foothills runs the High River Farmers' Market, which runs each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

It's located at 4th Avenue SW, and will run weekly until September 18.

Increased black bear activity has led to a warning from Alberta Parks in K-Country.

According to Alberta Parks, there has been an increase in black bear activity in the Grassi Lakes Trail System and the surrounding area, which has prompted a bear warning to be put in place on July 1.

Even though this advisory is in place for the Grassi Lakes Trail System, Alberta Parks is reminding everyone that bear encounters can occur anywhere in Kananaskis at any time.

Canadian Country music superstar Shania Twain is this year's Calgary Stampede parade marshal, and she'll help kick off this year's 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'.

The iconic parade winds through downtown Calgary on Friday starting at 9 a.m., but watch for road closures by 7:30 a.m.

The parade usually takes a few hours, and then the gates at Stampede Park open at 11 a.m. with free gate entry until 1:30 p.m.

Rodeo action starts at 1:30 p.m. with Ladies Breakaway Roping making its debut this year, bringing the rodeo events now to seven.

Company works with the Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbank variety

Russet Burbank has been the go to potato variety for Canadian farmers and consumers.

This year, McCain Foods in Chin, Alta., has entered a corporate partnership with the Farming Smarter Association to explore the viability of other varieties in its food processing plant for farmers to consider.

Farming Smarter is using one of its commercial plots to do a research trial growing four varieties using six treatments.

Get ready to dust off your boots and embrace the wild spirit of the West without breaking the bank!

Whether you're heading to Calgary Stampede for the rodeo, the food, the midway, or the music, there are tons of ways to enjoy The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth on a budget. Here's your ultimate guide to saving big and celebrating even bigger at Stampede 2025.

Value Days: Free admission and big-time perks

One-time grant from Alberta government to help applied research associations upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure

Alberta’s government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to 12 applied research associations across the province.

This capital funding will enable the research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure.

With the additional funding, the research associations will be able to address pressing capital equipment issues.

A reminder to be monitoring water sources on a regular basis right now.

With temperatures increasing across the prairies livestock producers should be on the lookout for blue-green algae in dugouts, lakes, and reservoirs. 

Blue-green algae are naturally occurring bacteria that can be present in water bodies and commonly occur during calm, hot weather in water bodies with shallow, slow-moving, or still water that has sufficient nutrients. 

The proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra was finalized on July 2nd.  

According to the company's website, the new company marks the creation of a premier global agribusiness solutions company for food, feed and fuel. 

Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer Greg Heckman says it’s a defining moment for our company and our global team as we complete this transformative business combination.

Vulcan County and parts of Foothills County are under another heat warning again today.

All of Vulcan County and Foothills County near Blackie are under a heat warning, due to the temperatures expected today.

Temperatures are expected to be near 30 degrees Celsius today, but more moderate temperatures are expected to roll in on Friday.