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June brought its share of thunderstorm activity to the Prairies.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says mid-June thunderstorms damaged crops across Western Canada, dropping pea- to toonie-sized hail.
 
CCHA member companies are investigating more than 900 claims of crop damage from hailstorms that occurred June 13-20. The majority of the claims were filed in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Farmers have been out evaluating crop damage to determine the impact, as some crops can recover depending on the damage and the stage of the crop.

The temperature in the Foothills won't be as high this weekend as it was last, but there is still plenty to do.

Let's check out to see what's happening in the Foothills this weekend:

Friday, July 4:

The CFL Calgary Stampeders won their inaugural Stampede Bowl handily on Thursday night at McMahon Stadium.

The Stamps were firing on all cylinders as they demolished the 3-and-0 Winnipeg Blue Bombers 37-16.

Not only did Stamps fans have a lot to cheer about, but they also rocked out when former Poison lead singer, Bret Michaels, hit the stage for the halftime show.

The Stamps are now riding a 3-1 record, enough to move into second place in the CFL West.

The Town of Diamond Valley is calling on local artists to bring colour, creativity, and community spirit to the heart of the community.   

Proposal applications are now open for the design of a mural at the Dr. Lander Memorial Pool.  

The town is seeking an artist to design and lead the project, incorporate community input into the design, and include youth volunteers in the painting process.   

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is back, and this year it’s pulling out all the stops.

Whether you're a rodeo fanatic, a live music lover, or just here for the outrageous food, the 2025 Calgary Stampede is serving up fresh thrills. Here’s your roundup of what’s new, wild, and delicious at this year’s Stampede!

🐴 RCMP Musical Ride

With the grazing season underway there are some things producers can look at to help gauge the health of their rangelands. One indicator is the species composition; this includes which species and types of plants you are seeing as well as amount of each species. 3 terms that we often hear when talking about range health are decreaser, increaser, and invader which can be used to describe how plants respond to grazing pressure.

The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede.

Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before performing Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Stampede runs until July 13.

The “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” singer, who was raised in Timmins, Ont., last took the stage at the Stampede in 2014.

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Blackie region, Siksika and Vulcan County just after 6 p.m. 

They say conditions could lead to severe thunderstorms tonight, producing strong wind gusts and large hail.

Thunderstorms developing near Calgary will move eastward, and some of them may become severe. 

Go to our weather page for the latest. It also includes live radar weather tracking.

Premier Danielle Smith was in Okotoks on Wednesday (July 2) for a public town hall event.

Hundreds attended the event at the Viking Rentals Centre, with the line for entry stretching around the corner of the building.

Many attendees held signs critical of the UCP, including messages like "Hands off our CPP" and "Save Grassy Mountain." Supporters of Smith held signs reading "I stand with Danielle," which were distributed inside the venue.

The Town of Claresholm is reassuring residents that the water in the town remains safe to drink and for daily use.  

The town was made aware that some residents may have noticed an earthy taste or odour in the water.  

“This is a naturally occurring issue, often due to seasonal conditions in the source of water,” the town said in a Facebook post.