Saskatoon Farm under AHS investigation after reports of illness
The Saskatoon Farm in Foothills County is under investigation after several people reported becoming ill after dining at the on-site restaurant.
A statement from Alberta Health Services (AHS) says a public health inspector visited the restaurant over the weekend.
"An AHS public health inspector conducted a preliminary inspection at the Saskatoon Farm on July 19 after receiving reports of gastrointestinal illness from people who ate at the venue on July 15 and 16."
Water samples were collected, and further investigation is ongoing this week.
Live long and prosper this weekend at VulCON
The 32nd edition of VulCON goes this weekend in Vulcan.
VulCON is all things Star Trek as they celebrate all weekend long, starting Friday.
Vulcan is the official Star Trek capital of Canada.
Get your 'Spock' ears ready for the weekend-long Star Trek Convention as cosplay Trekkers will be out in droves.
Two Star Trek actors, Tawny Newsome and Tanya Lemani, will make an appearance along with Canadian illustrator Andrew Thomas.
High River’s swimming pool to be temporarily closed for expansion work
The pool at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (BSRC) will be temporarily closed to facilitate work on the expansion project.
The pool will be closed from July 28 to Aug. 1.
As part of the project, ventilation will be turned off to update duct work.
The pool will re-open on Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. for regular activities.
Police name suspect in murder of Okotoks woman
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) has released the identity of the man charged in the fatal shooting of an Okotoks woman over the weekend.
On July 19, 2025, 23-year-old Madisson Cobb of Okotoks was fatally shot in a parking garage in the southwest Calgary community of Haysboro.
Police and EMS responded, but despite lifesaving efforts, Madisson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her death has been ruled a homicide.
Research chair focuses on profitability
New Beef Cattle Research Council chair at the U of M to focus on best environmental practices and economic viability
A new beef-focused research chair will soon begin work at the University of Manitoba.
The 10-year role has been named the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability.
“I believe this is the fourth chair position that we’ve developed,” said Craig Lehr, chair of the BCRC’s producer council.
Canada should follow U.K.'s move to lower voting age to 16, says senator
Now that the British government has vowed to lower its voting age to 16 by the next general election, one Canadian senator says it's past time for Canada to do the same.
The U.K. announced last week that it would lower its voting age from 18 to 16 in a bid to strengthen British democracy and restore trust in politics.
Sen. Marilou McPhedran said the issue has been her "top parliamentary priority" since she joined the Red Chamber. She said lowering the voting age to 16 would be good for democracy and that the only arguments against it are "based on stereotypes."
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.
Barlow says the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will drive up food and fuel costs
Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow is warning that the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will hit Canadians hard at the gas pump and the grocery store.
Citing a recent Department of Agriculture briefing, Barlow said the policy will raise fuel prices by 13 cents per litre for gasoline and 16 cents per litre for diesel by 2030. He criticized the government for downplaying the impact on consumers.
Fitness hearing for Adam Kai-Ji Lo, accused of 11 murders at Vancouver festival
The man accused of ramming an SUV into a crowd and killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is set to appear in court today, with a judge determining if he's fit to stand trial.
RJ Aquino, the chair of festival organizer Filipino BC, says the court proceedings could prove "traumatizing" for victims and members of the Filipino community.
He says many have expressed anger and frustration since the April 26 attack and still find it difficult to cope with the tragedy almost three months later.
Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says
The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year after three annual increases in a row, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.
Statistics Canada said non-violent crime had a significant effect on the decline in the overall crime severity index in 2024.
The non-violent crime severity index — which includes such crimes as property and drug offences — dropped six per cent last year, following a nine per cent increase from 2021 to 2023.