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The Carstar Okotoks Bisons continue to stampede through their opponents, having strung together four wins in a row after coming away with two wins on the weekend.

The Herd started their first road trip of the season when they headed to Didsbury to take on the Mountainview Colts on Friday (Oct. 4).

Immunization appointments are now open for eligible Albertans.

As of Monday (Oct. 7) both COVID-19 and influenza immunization appointments are able to be booked for appointments that are available to the general public starting on October 15.

On top of that, immunization appointments for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are currently being booked for openings that begin on October 21.

From today (Oct. 7) to Thursday, residents and visitors to High River will see a single-lane closure on High Country Drive between High View Cresent NW and High Ridge Close NW.

The closure will be in place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as crews will be conducting power utility work.

Parking within the area will be closed off on either side of the road. Flaggers and signage will be in the area to help guide people through the traffic.

The Okotoks United Church is hosting its Jacket Racket campaign again this year.

For over 20 years, the United Church has been collecting winter clothing for those in the area who could use a little help staying warm.

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 both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Episode 22 of the podcast, features Drew Taylor and special American guest Tyler Braden, aired on the weekend of October 5th & 6th, 2024. 

The High River Flyers have yet to register a win during the 2024-2025 HJHL season.

They're 0-5-1 so far after losing to the Airdrie Techmation Thunder on Friday (Oct. 4) and then falling to the Coaldale Copperheads on Saturday.

The Flyers have still yet to play a home game this season due to renovations at Bob Snodgrass Rec Plex.

Friday's game saw the Flyers get on the board with goals but the Thunder came out on top. Lucas Gough opened up the scoring for the Flyers with Isaac Cayetano and Owen Grant getting the helpers. 

The High River Autoplex, RV & Marine proudly awarded Tracy Cuffe, Coordinator of The River City Classic 3rd Annual Brian Chipchase Memorial Show N Shine $500 this past week.  Tracy was nominated for her work in organizing the incredibly successful weekend through an annual program on 99.7 Sun Country & High River Online

For the first time in Okotoks Oilers history, they met with the Penticton Vees and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in regular season play.

Unfortunately the Green and Gold could not pick up a win over the weekend with a 5-1 loss to the Vees and then a 4-2 loss to the Silverbacks.

Friday (Oct. 4) was the first of four meetings between former Oiler Conyr Hellyer who captains the Vess and the Oilers. Over 3,000 fans packed the South Okanagan Events Centre for the Vees home opener.

A Diamond Valley man who was reported missing over the summer has been found.

In July, Foothills RCMP asked for the public's help in finding a man who hadn't been heard from since June 25.

They've now confirmed that he has been found safe.

High River RCMP have recently charged the owner of a dog daycare with firearms and animal neglect offences.

On September 3, the High River RCMP were called to The Dawg Father Daycare and Boarding.

While they were there, officers found evidence of weapons offences in plain sight, which led to one male being arrested on the scene and a search warrant being issued.

During their search of the property, officers also found there were animals on the property that were not being suitably cared for.