HighRiver

A bridge will be replaced in the M.D. of Willow Creek, and delays can be expected.

To help enhance and maintain the infrastructure and transportation network in Willow Creek, they will be doing some construction to replace a bridge at Range Road 295 at NE 36-14-30-W4M.

The work is scheduled to begin on July 14, and continue for roughly two weeks.

In order to avoid delays, people are advised to avoid travelling on this stretch of road while the construction is happening and use a different route.

Swimming lessons at the Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool have been cancelled today (July 10) due to mechanical issues.  

As a result of boiler issues, the water temperature dropped overnight and with the cool weather and rain, conditions are not suitable for lessons.  

Boiler repairs are scheduled today, and participants will receive a credit for the cancellation. 

The 2025 Okotoks Terry Fox Run is a couple of months away, but runners and teams can now register for the event.

This year's run is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, and like last year, will start at Sheep River Park near the Lions Campground.

Also returning is the free BBQ, featuring hot dogs, drinks, and snacks, courtesy of the local Fountain Tire, Sobeys, and Save-On-Foods.

A new feature of this year’s run is the introduction of a $30,000 fundraising goal.

The target was inspired by Terry Fox’s goal for his Marathon of Hope in 1980.

A High River artisan has honed her craft working with stained glass for most of her life, but this year, she took the plunge into transforming her lifelong hobby into a vibrant career.  

Amanda Zeleniski first learned how to make stained glass from her aunt Heidie when she was a child.  

“She's no longer with us due to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but I've continued doing it throughout my life,” Zeleniski said.   

An Okotoks area family with over 100 years of farming history in southern Alberta has been honoured at the Calgary Stampede.

The Herr family was chosen as the BMO Farm Family for Foothills County at this year's Stampede.

Every year, the Calgary Stampede and BMO Bank of Montreal take the time to recognize the outstanding farm families in southern Alberta.

Yesterday the top 3 in the Pool B aggregate qualified for Championship Sunday including some Albertans and fellow Canadians.

Big Valley's Zeke Thurston is in great shape heading into Championship Sunday as he looks for another championship buckle after placing first in the aggregate in Pool B.

Kendal Pierson from Wardlaw, Alberta also just made the Breakaway Roping finals as she finished third in the aggregate.

Pool C also has some key local competitors to keep your eyes on over the next three days.

The chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede are heating up as the temperature cools down.

Chanse Vigen continues to dominate this year and has never won the Championship at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

Vigen took the top time of the night on a somewhat slower track due to some rainfall last night. He also had a one-second penalty, but it didn't hurt his overall time.

High River's Jason Glass is the defending champion, and although he came in second place last night, he's still sitting in 7th place in the aggregate.

Ottawa says it will work to align its flight security regulations with those in the U.S. after Washington dropped a rule that required passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that passengers at American airports no longer need to remove their shoes because officials have found other ways to keep travellers safe.

Canada does not require passengers flying domestically or to non-U.S. destinations to take off their shoes for screening, unless a security officer decides it's necessary.

Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.

In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, representatives Tom Tiffany, Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Glenn Grothman and Pete Stauber of Wisconsin and Minnesota said their constituents are coping with suffocating smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Red Deer Minor Hockey says it is conducting an internal investigation after a video surfaced showing one of its coaches, former NHL player Nick Tarnasky, involved in a fight at a golf course.

The incident took place recently at Alberta Springs Golf Resort, just outside Red Deer.