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This Thanksgiving long weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, we're joined by Ontario duo Buck Twenty, featuring their new single 'Wreckin' This Truck,' and Manitoba recording artist Kendra Kay with her latest release, 'I'm Good.' We'll also discover some of their favourite things about Thanksgiving. Plus, we’ll take a look back at this week in 2022, featuring a #1 hit from Cole Swindell with a cool Canadian connection.

Tune in to the Canadian Country Showcase with host Courtney Fielder across the Golden West Country Format network—Saturdays at 12 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m

The Northern Lights were on display again Thursday night right across southern Alberta.

It's the second time this week we've been fortunate enough to see the aurora borealis.

People from Calgary, Okotoks, High River, Stavely and throughout the Foothills shared photos of the spectacular multi-coloured display in the night sky on social media.

The aurora borealis was easily visible from shortly after dusk until the early morning hours.

Turkey, stuffing, and road trips are in order for the upcoming Thanksgiving long weekend.

As long as you're not taking your turkey dinner over the border, and you have your travel documents handy, you should be good.

The Canada Border Services Agency sent out some reminders for those planning on travelling to the U.S. along with some regulations you need to be aware of.

First of all, don't take any 'homemade' turkey dinners or any food to any border crossing as you won't be allowed to cross over with it.

Many of Canada's grassland birds are seeing concerning declines in population, but long-term conservation efforts could restore them to national goals.

Birds Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada have released "The State of Canada's Birds in 2024" report that highlights alarming trends for the bird population in the grasslands.

Earlier this week, the Town of Okotoks was presented with a poplar tree by a Blackfoot Elder and educator.

The International Society of Arboriculture Prairie Chapter held its annual conference and trade show in Okotoks on October 7 and 8 at the Viking Rentals Centre. It featured Elder Ninna Piiksii Dr. Mike Bruised Head as a guest speaker on Monday (Oct. 7).

Charges have been laid after an investigation into the on-duty conduct of a Southern Alberta RCMP officer.

Since October of 2023, 40-year-old Gleichen RCMP officer Cst. Anthony Jacobs has been under investigation by the Alberta RCMP's Southern Alberta District General Investigation Section.

The investigation resulted in Jacobs being charged with one count of perjury and one count of breach of trust.

Jacobs has been suspended with pay and was released on an undertaking.

The Foothills Bantam Eagles head into Saturday morning's tilt with a 5-2 record on the regular season when they take on the winless Calgary Mavericks at Shouldice Artificial Turf Hellard at 10:30.

The Eagles enter Saturday's game with a four-game win streak and have outscored their opponents 182-14 during those four games. Foothills won their last game on Saturday (Oct. 5) with a dominant 36-0 performance. For the regular season as a whole, the Eagles have outscored their opponents 282-121.

A laundromat in Okotoks is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this weekend.

Better Than Home Coin Laundry owner, Cynthia Federowich, says they will be hosting a turkey dinner this Sunday with donations made by local businesses.

Hirsche Fraser Meats donated 125 lbs. of turkey and COBS Bread donated the dinner buns.

"It's going to be supplied the donations that we have, and also I'm going to be making the mashed potatoes, gravy, and all the fixings," Federowic explains. "My husband and I, for 20 years, have talked about hosting for our customers Thanksgiving dinner."

Ag Growth International has teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to raise funds for a cure for breast cancer.

Since its peak in 1986, the breast cancer death rate has been nearly cut in half. Today, the 5-year survival rate continues to improve. But there is still work to do! 

Ag Growth International’s (AGI) Canadian farm team has released a pink limited-edition UCX³ U-trough belt conveyor to raise funds to support breast cancer awareness.

The Environmental Appeals Board wants to hear from locals in the Foothills regarding the proposed biodigester.

Approval for the Rimrock Biodigester Facility was granted by the Director of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas on December 11, 2023.

The file number is 484778-00-00 for those wishing to submit an appeal.

The Board is now accepting appeals until next Friday, October 18, 2024.