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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.

The Oct. 7 attack by Hamas fighters on Israel last year, and the immediate Israeli retaliation that followed, sent shockwaves throughout the world that have shaken Canada culturally and politically.

Here is a look at some of the major developments in Canada related to the conflict.

Oct. 7, 2023 — Hamas-led militants launched air and ground attacks on Israel, killing nearly 1,200 and taking more than 250 hostages. The attacks, followed hours later by Israeli counterattacks in the Gaza Strip, marked the beginning of the current Israel-Hamas war. 

Macleod Trail remains one of Calgary's primary roadways, but it's been used to transport goods through the area since before the arrival of railways.

The Old Macleod Trail started in Fort Macleod and made its way into Calgary, and south from Fort Macleod to Fort Benton, Montana.

That portion of the trail was known as the Whoop-Up Trail.

According to the Director and Curator of the Museum of the Highwood, Irene Kerr, the trail was used to ship goods prior to the train arriving in 1883.

High River Town Council's 2025 budget preparations are underway with the first discussion meeting happening on Monday (Oct. 7).

Residents are welcome to attend the meetings, which are scheduled throughout October.

Caregivers in Canada are eligible for an award.

The Canada Cares Canadian Abilities Foundation is hosting their Canada Cares Awards again this year, which will not only honour family caregivers and healthcare professionals, but could also provide some financial assistance.

As part of this, they will be awarding a Family Caregiver award, a Professional Caregiver award, and a One Wish award, which will provide financial assistance to those who win this award.

With the One Wish award comes $10,000 that will go towards everyday needs and exceptional circumstances.

Now that autumn is officially here, the snow will fall sooner rather than later.

With snow comes the need to keep a shovel handy to help keep the neighbourhood sidewalks clear.

The High River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has updated their Snow Angel Program.

This year, to help reduce barriers and help out more residents in need, they are including lawn signs as part of the program.

Thousands of kids across Canada benefit from 4-H programming each year.

Ben Graham, chair of the Canadian 4-H Foundation says 4-H has an enormous impact on our youth.

"It's about team building, learning parliamentary procedure, how you run a meeting, and how to public speak. It's about how to manage projects, whether it's computers or dogs - canine, whether it's beef cattle. It's a real diverse opportunity for kids to learn skills that help them become better leaders and contributors to their community."

Beyond Ready is this year's theme for National 4-H Week.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association member companies are investigating 630 claims of crop damage from isolated storms that hit farms across Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan during the week of September 16-22.

Rodney Schoettler of Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance noted that September brought an unexpected surge in claims:

He says the claim count is much higher than typical [for this time of year] and the severity of losses at this stage is costly to producers and insurers.

Farmers are making some good progress with the harvest. 

The latest crop reports show in Manitoba, 73 per cent of the provincial crop is now in. 

This week's crop report shows there's still some spring wheat, barley and oats to come in.

The canola harvest is now at 78 percent complete, dry beans are at 60 per cent, soybeans at 29 percent,  17 per cent of the flax is now in with the corn harvest just getting underway in Eastern Manitoba.

In Saskatchewan, 91 per cent of the crop is now in with harvest most advanced in the southwest at 99  per cent complete.

Emotional mourners gathered by the hundreds in cities across Canada on Sunday to honour the victims of Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the still raging war in Gaza and roiled tensions in the Middle East and beyond.

In the nation's capital, a sea of Israeli flags could be seen draped over participants in front of Ottawa City Hall, with Canadian flags waving alongside them as they called for the release of hostages still being held in Gaza.