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Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, says the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.

The federal Liberals are in the midst of consultations on the upcoming 2025 budget. While federal budgets typically are tabled in the spring, this one is set to land during the fall session of Parliament.

The RCMP is introducing a drone corridor along part of the Canada-U.S. border in an effort to boost security.

Drones are to patrol the border in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in what the RCMP says is a trial.

The force says the corridor has been established with help from Transport Canada and drone patrols will target illegal activity including smuggling and drug trafficking.

It says the corridor extends from the ground to 500 feet in the air and one nautical mile north of the border, or just under two kilometres.

Siksika Nation is presenting its voices through a grassroots community event. 

Red Road Reclamation, a nonprofit grassroots initiative, is hosting Unmute the Nation at Admin Park on Tuesday (Aug. 19) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The event will feature information booths, a barbecue, and door prizes throughout the day.

Members of the Siksika Nation community are encouraged to participate in an open mic, where they can speak their minds. 

StrathmoreNow readers gave their thoughts on the summer of 2025.

A poll posted to our homepage asked residents how they would describe the summer so far, with a total of 29 residents voting in the poll.

With 10 votes (34.48 per cent) were residents saying that they enjoy the sun while they can, followed by "great for gardens, garbage for plans" with eight votes (27.59 per cent).

In third place were residents wanting to see an end to the rain, with a total of six votes (20.69 per cent).

Albertans can begin pre-ordering COVID-19 shots for the fall after a recent policy shift.

Those looking to get vaccinated will still need to book an appointment and most will have to pay more than $100 to get it.

Premier Danielle Smith's government announced the policy shift in June.

Smith has said $135 million got "flushed down the drain" last year, with doses wasted in part because Albertans are increasingly choosing to not get them.

Livestock farms often need to use their land carefully in order to get the best results for their animals, which is why the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is sharing some tips on good grazing practices. Trevor Lennox, a Range Management Extension Specialist, talks about one of the biggest potential mistakes a farm operation can make: overgrazing.

WestJet says some personal data including information about travel documents such as passports was stolen in a cyberattack earlier this year, but credit and debit card numbers as well as user passwords were not compromised.

In a note to customers, WestJet says the personal information taken varies from person to person but may include name, date of birth, e‑mail address, mailing address, phone number, gender and recent travel booking history including travel booking numbers.

Strathmore is in fantasy fever this month, ahead of the Medieval Faire and Artisan Market, and one author is already capturing imaginations. 

Clare C. Marshall, a Canadian sci-fi fantasy writer, visited Music Box Books, a newly opened hub for local readers, on Aug. 2 to sign copies of her books, including titles from her Sparkstone Saga and The Violet Fox series.

The Elks Mental Health golf tournament is taking place Saturday (Aug. 16).

All proceeds from the golf tournament will go towards the Wheatland Family & Community Support Services.

Crystal Gaudet, CAO of Wheatland FCSS, explained the importance of the event.

Hundreds of people were at the Chestermere Summer Music Fest over the weekend.

The free festival took place at John Peake Memorial Park on Saturday (Aug. 9) between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. and featured several local artists, including: