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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for a large part of southern Alberta.

Environment Canada issued the Watch, because the conditions are favourable to develop severe thunderstorms, which could produce large hail, wind, and heavy rain from late this afternoon to early this evening. 

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Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.

On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on gathering signatures "without needless bureaucratic red tape or court applications slowing the process."

Update: 

On Aug. 7, the Codiac Regional RCMP reported that 50-year-old Jason Kinney has been found and is safe.

Original story:

The Codiac Regional RCMP were seeking the public's help to locate a missing 50-year-old from Moncton, N.B.  

The Fort Macleod RCMP were seeking help from the public in the search for a missing woman.

59-year-old Wilma White Man Left was last seen in Fort Macleod on July 25, and there had been concern for her wellbeing.

Anyone with White Man Left's whereabouts was encouraged to contact the Fort Macleod RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

The Fort Macleod RCMP has now reported that Wilma White Man Left has been located safe, and the RCMP thanks everyone for their assistance. 

The Town of High River is warning residents, particularly seniors, about a scam that’s been making the rounds.

According to the Town, it has received reports of emails and text messages offering a one-time government payment to seniors.

In a Facebook post, the Town urged residents to stay vigilant. “This is not real,” the post reads. “Scammers are trying to trick you into sharing personal or banking info.”

The Town of Okotoks is celebrating the grand opening of iitopatopa Park with a Blackfoot Pipe Ceremony.  

Members of the community are invited to the grand opening ceremony tomorrow (July 30) at 10 a.m. at 370068 40 Street East, one block east of Bill Robertson Park.  

The newly developed day-use area features a nature-themed playground, picnic shelters, and a disc golf course.  

Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held back by red tape.

This week, chief electoral officer Gordon McClure announced he had referred the proposed question to the courts so a judge could decide if the question contravenes Canada's Constitution.

The Town of High River will be filled with film crews this week.

According to the Town, there will be multiple film crews in town from Tuesday, July 29, to Friday, August 1.

There will be parking restrictions on 4 Ave SW today, and the crews will be active in George Lane Park.

On Wednesday, there will be intermittent traffic control and parking restrictions in place along 3 Ave SW, and on Thursday, residents and visitors to High River can expect parking restrictions and minor traffic delays along Macleod Trail SW, 9 Street SW, and around Medicine Tree Manor.

A man has been charged in connection with a hit and run on Siksika Nation that killed two people and left another in critical condition over the weekend.

Gleichen RCMP responded to the incident around 9:30 p.m. on July 26, after a vehicle drove into a group of five people, striking three of them.

On Monday evening (July 28), the RCMP Major Crimes Unit identified the deceased as 27-year-old Trayton Runningbird and 45-year-old Clifton Saddleback.

The third victim, a 45-year-old woman, remains in hospital in critical condition.

The Okotoks Dawgs were set to host the Fort McMurray Giants for a doubleheader on Monday night (July 28), but the games didn’t end up happening.

The matchups were originally scheduled for July 22 but were postponed due to rain.

Rain played a role in Monday’s cancellation too, though for a different reason.

Just before 5 p.m., the Dawgs posted on Facebook announcing that the Giants had forfeited, and that fans would instead be treated to a Dawgs vs. Dawgs matchup.

The WCBL website lists both games as "Away forfeits."