HighRiver

Severe thunderstorms need rising air, and to get that you need heat, or rather, you need a large difference in temperature between two areas.

Many people associate thunderstorms with a very hot day, but just having one of those does not mean that there is a large difference in temperature.

To get thunderstorms on a hot day, you need to have cool air aloft.

Initiatives in Saskatchewan and Alberta recognize some of the country’s most extensive and unique remaining prairie ecosystems.

There’s a new focus on protecting biodiversity in native prairie grasslands in southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta.

It’s coming in the form of new “key biodiversity area” designations, denoting they’re home to species at risk in this rapidly vanishing landscape.

Despite the recent rain, fire advisories and restrictions are still in effect for municipalities across much of Southern Alberta.  

If you’re planning on camping for the Victoria Day long weekend, there are a few fire advisories to be cautious of.  

Foothills County  

Saskatchewan's Weekly Crop Report shows 49 per cent of the provincial crop has been seeded, that's up from 31 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average of 32 percent.

Crops Extension Specialist Meghan Rosso says pulse crops continue to lead in seeding progress with 78 per cent of field peas seeded, 71 per cent of lentils and 65 per cent of chickpeas now in. 

Dealing with a fire on your farm can be both dangerous and devastating. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of fires.

Improper use of burn barrels can easily start fires. People often contribute to the risk of fire by not using proper screens on burn barrels or clearing the grass around the barrel itself.

A local Grade 10 student is this year’s Hike for Hospice Hustle’s top racer.  

Kaelan McKernan ran the 5 km race, crossing the finishing line first, with a personal best time of 19 minutes and 55 seconds.  

In the past, McKernan was an avid runner, competing on his schools' track and field team, but he had to stop, after being diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  

Of the $113,000 raised at this year's Hike for Hospice Hustle, $11,113 in sponsorships came from one person.

Margaret Thiessen, an 83-year-old High River resident, was the top individual fundraiser this year and has now raised over $30,000 for the Foothills Country Hospice in the last few years.

She first began fundraising for the hike in 2019 in memory of several loved ones, including her husband, son, daughter and niece.

The Town of Diamond Valley is reporting a sharp rise in vandalism.

In a recent Facebook post, the town outlined several incidents, including multiple cases of graffiti at Wilrich Park, destruction of solar-powered radar signs and stop signs, vehicle stunting that damaged roads at 606 Centre Ave., and the destruction of birdhouses.

Not only is the Little Britches Parade and Rodeo happening on Saturday, but the Spring Market will also be in full bloom.

Orvella Small, Executive Director with Inclusion Foothills, who runs the event, has dozens of vendors lined up and ready to go.

You may have noticed the Pride crosswalk by the Venue in downtown High River is barely visible this Spring.