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Red River College Polytech students from the Steinbach campus celebrated their accomplishments at their convocation on June 26. 

The Southeast Event Centre was filled with family, friends, RRC staff, and special guests for the graduation ceremony. 

Highway 53 corridor improvements begin this month.

The Town of Ponoka has partnered with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors to begin extensive improvements and rehabilitation of Highway 53, between Highway 2A and 38 Street.

Construction is expected to begin after the Ponoka Stampede.

Planned improvements along the corridor include:

The Airdrie Pro Rodeo opens today, launching five days of competitions, concerts and family programming at the Airdrie Rodeo Grounds.

Running June 27 to July 1, the annual event includes pro rodeo performances, junior events, live music, a vendor marketplace, and Family Day activities in support of the Airdrie Food Bank.

June 27: Opening night

Gates open at 7 p.m. Friday. A cabaret featuring Airdrie-based country musician Brandon Lorenzo is scheduled for 8 p.m. A $10 cover charge applies.

The summer sun is here, and so is a full lineup of local events to keep the days bright and busy. From vintage cars to muddy trails, and from fireworks to food trucks, there’s something for everyone happening this weekend and well into next week. 

Fire is unpredictable, and this is why, when approaching the scene of Firefighters handling an incident, drivers need to ensure they are slowing down, staying alert, and stopping when required.

Deputy Fire Chief Mike Wock with the Weyburn Fire Department said it's also important to follow the lead of those doing traffic control. 

Netflix has released first-look images from the second season of My Life With the Walter Boys, a coming-of-age series that was previously filmed near Airdrie. 

A FIRST LOOK AT S2 OF MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS?

YOU GOT IT, BESTIES! pic.twitter.com/cbQaaleera

Visitors to Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park are being advised to use caution on several trails due to cattle in the area.

As of June 23, a safety advisory is in place for Badger Bowl, Bowbend Trail, McPherson Trail, and the Tiger Lily Loop.

Cattle, including cows with young calves, are currently roaming these trails and may display aggressive behaviour, especially toward dogs.

The annual COPP-RCMP Charity Golf Tournament teed off Thursday in Portage la Prairie, continuing a long-running tradition that raises funds for local youth while showcasing strong community support for the Citizens on Patrol Program. 

Held under sunny skies, this year's event welcomed dozens of golfers, local sponsors, and volunteers. Everyone is working together to support a cause that benefits both safety and youth development in the region. 

The Strathmore Library features an artist in its gallery each month.

For June, the featured artist is Yiling. Xu, who also goes by Vivian. Xu's exhibit features a range of her artworks displayed throughout the building, showcasing her talent across several mediums.

Xu moved to Strathmore nine months ago from Chongqing, China, to study at Strathmore High School.  

STARS communicated with the City of Humboldt that effective June 30, 2025 they will no longer be able to land directly at the HDHF. This was previously stated in the story about the rejection of privatization of the Humboldt Aerodrome. 

STARS issued the following statement: