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An Independent candidate running in a rural Alberta byelection says she has stopped door-knocking because of death threats.

Sarah Spanier, 33, of Castor, Alta., says she has told Mounties about the online threats, which include a social media comment saying she would be met with a shotgun if she showed up at someone's door.

She attributes the threats and other derogatory messages she has received to her advocacy for transgender people during her campaign in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding, which encompasses communities such as Camrose, Drumheller and Wainwright.

There was a missing 14-year-old from Gleichen, prompting Gleichen RCMP to put out a missing person's report for the teenager.

They were last seen in Siksika on Friday, July 11, at approximately 10 p.m.

RCMP say there was concern for his well-being, but on Monday, July 21, the RCMP reported that the missing teen was found safe.

Information about missing people can be given to the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

The head of an Ottawa-based Canadian Army regiment has been temporarily removed as part of an investigation into alleged online behaviour that the commander of the army says disgraced the military.

The commanding officer of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa has been removed from his post in connection with a probe into the "Blue Hackle Mafia" social media group, Lt-Gen Michael Wright said in a statement to army ranks Wednesday and shared with The Canadian Press Thursday.

Systematic government collection and analysis of data about mysterious sightings in the sky could help Canada better prepare for incidents like the sudden appearance of several high-altitude balloons over North America two years ago, says a report from the federal science adviser.

One of the balloons, which wafted above western Canada in early 2023 before being shot down off the U.S. coast, apparently originated from China and carried sophisticated equipment.

The balloon episodes generated intense public speculation before fading from the headlines.

The All Canada Classic Sheep Show returned to Brandon this past weekend, bringing together sheep producers from across the country to showcase breeding stock and connect with fellow industry members.

With about 250 sheep for sale and attendees from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, the event marked a milestone for the national sheep industry.

A local success story

Brandon last hosted the national show in 1981, and the event remained here for three years before moving westward across the country.

The Highwood Current Swim Club is seeking community support in anticipation of the upcoming extended pool closure.  

The club has approximately 60 competitive swimmers, ranging in age between four and 17, at all skill levels, training out of the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex.    

High River RCMP reported on Sunday, July 20, at 7:36 a.m. that Marschal Patey has been located safe.

They thank the public and media for their assistance.

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RCMP in High River are asking the public for help locating a missing 22-year-old man.

Marschal Patey was last seen in High River on July 16.

According to police, there is concern for his well-being.

He’s described as 5'11" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with a fair complexion, red hair, and blue eyes.

An Okotoks mom is currently in a hospital in Japan, waiting for emergency surgery.

Peyton and Dione Amundson were recently vacationing in Japan when, after three days there, Dione started to have severe stomach pain.

According to her friend Krista Brown, Dione took some Tylenol, thinking the issue would go away.

But, unfortunately, it did not.

An annual event put on by the Town of Okotoks will leave people fed, not fed up.

Taste of Okotoks is returning for its 13th year, but due to construction, it will be happening in a new location.

Due to the ongoing construction on North Railway Street, the event will be happening at the Arts and Learning Campus Plaza on Riverside Drive.

At Taste of Okotoks, people will be able to enjoy sweet treats and savoury eats, and with meat-heavy and meat-free dishes, they have something to satisfy the cravings of attendees.

The Town of Vulcan has postponed the poolside screening of the iconic thriller, Jaws 3.  

Dive-In Movie Night was set for Friday (July 18) at 10 p.m. at the Vulcan Lions Community Pool.   

However, due to the rain, the event has been postponed.   

A new date will be announced soon.