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The Okotoks Dawgs are in for a busy weekend, with three games on tap.

They’ll kick things off Friday, June 13, at 7:05 p.m. with a grudge match against the Mavericks in Medicine Hat.

The two teams last met in the Dawgs’ season opener on May 28, where Okotoks lost 12–11.

The Dawgs return home Saturday and Sunday to host the Energy City Cactus Rats.

Members of High River’s Western Financial Group were recognized for their contributions to improving the quality of life in the community.   

The team received the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA) Award of Distinction for Outstanding Community Service in May.   

A sure sign of summer is the Okotoks Parade, which is set to return on Saturday, June 14.

The annual event transforms downtown Okotoks into an outdoor festival, 

Along with the parade itself, there are a couple of other events scheduled in the downtown area.

Here's everything you'll need to know:

Pancake Breakfast

Early risers can start their day with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Okotoks Lions Club.

It runs from 8 to 10 a.m. in the front parking lot of The Eagle 100.9 building at 22 Elizabeth St.

The annual Okotoks Parade and Children's Festival is happening this weekend, but will the weather be nice?

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientist Christy Climenhaga, we can expect some slightly unsettled conditions this weekend.

"That's going to be seen starting this afternoon, evening, the risk of some scattered thunderstorm activity across much of Southern Alberta," Climenhaga explains.

Climenhaga adds that while she can see some weather in the Okotoks area, it looks like severe weather should stay a little further east of town.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch across much of Southern Alberta, including Vulcan County and parts of Foothills County.

Thunderstorms are developing over the foothills and are expected to drift northeast through the afternoon and into the evening before tapering off.

There is potential for severe storms in some areas, with the possibility of strong winds, large hail and heavy rainfall.

ECCC warns that heavy rain could lead to flash flooding and is reminding residents to seek shelter if they hear thunder.

The Okotoks Public Library will be closed for several hours this weekend.

Until 1 p.m. on Saturday (June 14), the library will be closed due to the Okotoks Parade and Children's Festival.

Even though the library will be closed while the parade is happening, their public restrooms will remain available from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Not only will the library hours be affected by the parade, but there will also be no vehicle access to the library or the parking lot from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

High River Town Council approved modifications to improve visibility and enhance safety at a notorious intersection during the June 9 regular meeting.   

Throughout the years, the town has received ongoing concerns regarding the High Country Drive and High View Gate intersection.  

The High River RCMP wanted to let you know that there are ongoing paving scams out there.

Recent incidents have involved illegitimate, out-of-town companies offering discounted asphalt-paving services.

It's the same scam that's been going on for quite some time and involves contractors claiming they have leftover material and are willing to do driveways and parking lots at too-good-to-be-true prices.

There is plenty for people to do in the Foothills this weekend, with fun for everyone.

While it will be warm this weekend, there is a chance we will be seeing showers, but that won't stop the fun this weekend.

Let's see what's happening this weekend.

Friday, June 13:

Swimmers in Okotoks will have to find a different place to swim this Saturday (June 14).

The Aquatics Facilities at the Okotoks Rec Centre will be closed for a swim meet.

The closure includes the lap pool, leisure pool, sauna, and hot tub.

This closure will also cause drop-in swimming and swimming lessons to be cancelled for the day.

To stay up to date on pool closures and what's happening at the Rec Centre, click here.