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Cochrane council has approved moving forward with talks on the future of Southbow Landing Park as a shared gateway to the town and Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.

They’ve directed administration to work with the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) on a Memorandum of Understanding to explore park programming and services.

The future park is envisioned to be a gateway to both Cochrane and the provincial park when it becomes a key link in the Trans Canada Trail.

Red Deer RCMP are warning residents about a fraudulent text message claiming recipients have an unpaid radar ticket.

The message threatens licence suspension, demerit points, and even prosecution if payment is not made by a specific deadline. It includes a link to a fake website and references non-existent legislation.

It also uses language not found in legitimate enforcement communication, including the phrase: “please pay immediately before execution to avoid licence.”

Police are urging the public not to click the link or respond to the message.

With a growing urban canopy already enriching life in Grande Prairie, Council has approved the Urban Forest Strategy to help protect and expand the city’s green spaces for future generations.

The strategy sets a clear long-term vision for the care and enhancement of trees and natural spaces across the city by providing a coordinated framework for planting, maintenance and stewardship while maximizing environmental, social and economic benefits.

Monday was a soggy start to what is expected to be a cooler week in Southern Manitoba.

The temperature on Monday did not climb much above 20 degrees in southeastern Manitoba, which is well below the normal high of 26 degrees for this time of year. There was also rain on and off starting Monday and ending early Tuesday afternoon. 

Manitoba Agriculture has provided the following totals for the most recent rain event beginning Monday and ending Tuesday:

The Southwest Facility Foundation still hasn't heard any feedback from higher levels of government as they continue to raise significant funds towards a recreational facility in Swift Current.

"Zero," said SWFF Chairperson Sasha Godenir. "Zero feedback. We're trying to be loud. We've got to be louder."

With over $4.6 million raised so far, Godenir is confident someone has noticed.

An assault between roommates led to multiple charged laid by the Weyburn Police Service. Two men got into an altercation that resulted in both parties brandishing knives in a threatening manner. One man then drew a metal baton. 

The other man then went to the Weyburn Police Service to report the incident. Deputy Chief Shane St. John says it was fortunate that no one was seriously injured.  

On July 13, 2025, just before 11 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP and GPPS responded to reports of a stolen fuel truck and trailer. Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle, who fled. RCMP and GPPS members monitored the progress of the semi and noted that it was starting to drive erratically and was becoming a danger to the public. Officers were authorized to stop the semi, with Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) joining to assist, and use Tire Deflation Devices (TDD) whenever safe to do so. TDDs were deployed and were eventually successful.

Dawson Creek was not built around a major water source, unlike many other cities that developed near lakes or large rivers.  Over the years, this has led to ongoing challenges in maintaining a secure and sustainable water supply, especially during dry seasons. With the unprecedented drought conditions experienced in 2023 and continuing into 2025, the pressure on our water system has only intensified.

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth wrapped up on Championship Sunday with a full house.

While hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the Calgary Stampede this year, they were just shy of breaking an attendance record.

Just over 1.47 million came through the turnstiles at 1,470,288, which is about 7,000 people short of last year's attendance.

Calgary Stampede CEO Joel Crowley was pleased with the attendance but said it's more important that every visitor has a good time.

The County of Grande Prairie is advising residents of an upcoming road construction project that will result in multiple closures and traffic impacts along Range Road 63 beginning at 7:00 a.m. on July 22, 2025. The project is expected to last approximately three weeks, weather permitting.

This roadwork is part of the County’s annual Surfaced Road Rehabilitation program and represents over $4.8 million dollars in capital investment towards the County’s strategic goal of Effective Transportation Networks.