First webisode of Flyers "The Inside Edge" is out now

The High River Flyers' first webisode of their documentary series, "The Inside Edge" was officially released on Friday (Nov. 1).

Head coach Jeff Gardner, assistant coach Tom Bradbury, and team captain Wout Rehorst gave exclusive interviews in the first webisode.

The released webisode of the Flyers touches on the playoff series between the Carstar Okotoks Bisons and the Flyers from last season, along with what the team is building on this season and in the future.

To follow along watch the video bellow or visit the High River Flyers YouTube page.

The Canadian Country Showcase Podcast: Episode 26

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases. Episode 26 of the podcast, featuring Jeff Catto and Matt Martin, aired on the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd, 2024.

UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

The head of the United Nations refugee agency says it is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers.

Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with the prime minister in Ottawa on Monday.

His visit comes a little more than a week after the federal government announced plans to cut overall immigration levels by 20 per cent for 2025 — a cut that includes refugees and protected persons.

'Be ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Americans head to the polls

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday as a chaotic presidential campaign reaches its peak in a deeply divided United States, where voters in only a handful of battleground states will choose the country’s path forward.

Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have presented starkly different visions for America's future, but polling shows the two remain in a dead heat. 

Southern Alberta avalanche prompts a timely reminder

An avalanche near Crowsnest Pass has prompted a timely warning from Avalanche Canada.

According to Southwest Alberta Regional Search and Rescue, three people triggered a slab avalanche in the Coleman area on Sunday (Nov. 3).

One member of the group was buried as a result, though the other two were able to dig them out.

The group called for safety using a satellite messenger device, and rescue personnel were able to locate them and take them to safety.

Make sure to lock up your belongings, say the High River RCMP

The High River RCMP are offering some tips on keeping items from being pilfered.

First and foremost, they suggest people lock up their vehicles as lots of break-ins happen when vehicles are unlocked.

It's also advised to double-check to make sure all the doors and windows are secured to make sure the items in the car stay where they are.

On top of that, they are reminding people to never leave keys or key fobs in the vehicle and to either remove all valuables from the vehicle or move them so they cannot be seen if they have to remain in the vehicle.

Town of Okotoks is looking for feedback on how downtown will be upgraded

The Town of Okotoks is wanting to upgrade its downtown core, but they would like some input.

They have gathered input from feedback provided by both businesses and the community this past summer, and now they are wanting to share more information on the Downtown's Next Chapter initiative.

Now, the Town is asking for the community to become involved again and attend an open house or engage with this project online to provide further input.

Provincial grants will help to boost multiculturalism in the province

The provincial government is offering some grants to help fight racism and promote multiculturalism in the province.

They are providing up to $13.5 million over three years to help support community organizations and Indigenous communities while they promote the value and benefit of multiculturalism and intercultural connections through two grants.

Their Ethnocultural Grant Program will support community-led initiatives that promote multicultural diversity and foster inclusivity.

HTA Knights plow through Croxford

The HTA Knights plowed through the W.H. Croxford High Cavaliers with a 47-0 shutout victory during their zone 2 finals on Friday night (Nov. 1).

Like all season long, the Knights piled on the yards, with 233 rushing and 174 in the air for 407 yards. HTA held Croxford to just double digits in yardage, with 51 coming in the air and 19 from the rush for 70 yards. The Knights also held Croxford to just two completions out of six on third down.