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Rodeo fans were loving Day 2 of Pool C in Saddle Bronc.

Five of the 10 riders are from Alberta, with the Hay brothers from Wildwood both competing in the same pool.

Hay Dawson came in second place on Friday afternoon with an 87.50, which keeps him in first place in the aggregate.

Brother Logan came in tied for sixth with Layton Green from Millarville. They both need great rides to have a chance to make the top three in Pool C.

Only the top three in Pool C after Saturday's rides will qualify for Championship Sunday with a $50,000 cheque up for grabs.

Update:

Due to the weather forecast today (July 13), the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron cancelled the Griffon helicopter's visit to Nanton. 

Original story: 

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron was set to visit Nanton this weekend.

The Rangeland Derby was full of excitement on Friday night as drivers tried to solidify the top 3 in the aggregate.

Defending Champion Jason Glass from High River was well behind in heat 8 but lit up the backstretch as the thunderous crowd cheered his checkered wagon to the finish line in first.

Glass solidified his 3rd place in the aggregate with the second fastest time on the night.

Jamie Laboucane had the fastest time last night as sits comfortable in second in the aggregate.

From towering thrill rides to nostalgic carnival games and deep-fried treats, the Calgary Stampede Midway has something for everyone to enjoy.  

Adventure seekers alike filled the midway waiting to ride the roller coaster and try all of the unique food the Calgary Stampede has to offer this year, such as Mopane Worms Poutine, a Fruit Loops chicken burger, and every type of corndog imaginable.  

Environment Canada issued a heat warning this morning (July 12) at 4:20 a.m. for Vulcan County, parts of Foothills County, and Siksika Nation. 

Hot temperatures with afternoon highs into the low 30s are expected to begin today, with overnight lows near 15°C. 

The heat will continue into Sunday, with cooler temperatures forecasted for Monday.

The following areas are under the heat warning:

Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff and the country's top public servant will be responsible for maintaining an ethics screen preventing him from making decisions that benefit his former employer, says a disclosure issued by the office of the ethics commissioner on Friday.

A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada.

The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 out of 100, which is well above the national average.

New Brunswick followed Quebec with an average of 70.2, while Manitoba and Prince Edward Island finished at the bottom of the list. 

Mississauga, Ont. had the highest happiness rating of the 10 largest cities, while Toronto was lowest. 

Montreal finished second in the category.

Emergency crews were on scene of a fire south of Okotoks Friday evening around 8 p.m.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Smoke could be seen from several kilometres away. 

An update is expected. 

A collision on Highway 2 southeast of Okotoks resulted in a lane closure on Friday evening (July 11).

The incident occurred just north of the Aldersyde overpass in the northbound lanes.

It's since been cleared and the road has been reopened.

The annual Teddy Bear Picnic is set to return to Okotoks on Tuesday, July 15.

Now in its 22nd year, the event is organized by the McMan Family Resource Network in Okotoks, with a focus on connecting families to the support they may need while providing a fun, family-friendly experience.