Strathmore

A fire advisory in Rocky View County was lifted on Friday.

"Effective immediately, there are no fire advisories or bans in the east or west division of the county, and permit burning is allowed. Always follow safe burning practices," says a Facebook post from the county.

Staff with the county say any residents looking to renew a burning permit can call Fire Services at 403-230-1401.

It'll be a battle Friday night as the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings travel to take on the Carstar Okotoks Bisons.

The two teams will face off at the Murray & Piper Arena at 7:30 p.m.

Cody Holdaway, general manager of the Kings says morale in the locker room is high going into the game.

"I think there's been a lot of changes happening around the whole organization, and we're trying to create a place that these guys want to play."

The Kings split a two-game series last weekend.

Chestermere RCMP is offering tips to businesses in the city to reduce break-ins and theft.

"So far this year, the Alberta RCMP have received 2,585 complaints of break and enters to businesses," wrote the RCMP on the City of Chestermere's website.

Safety tips for business owners include:

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep inside Russia, regardless of Moscow threatening that this would draw Canada and its allies into direct war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the NATO military alliance would draw itself into war if it allows Ukraine to use donated weapons to make long-range strikes inside Russia.

His comments come five weeks after Ukrainian forces stormed the border and put parts of Russian territory under foreign occupation for the first time since the Second World War.

There will be a temporary road closure in Strathmore on Friday (Sept. 13).

According to the town's website, crews will remove a tree on Cambridge Glen Drive, between Cambridge Crescent North and Cambridge Crescent South. 

Staff with the town say a 'danger tree' is any tree that may fall due to damage, defects, or diseases. A falling tree can cause injury, property damage, or even death.

The road work was expected to start at noon and last until 4 p.m., but as of 12:40 p.m., the work had not begun yet. 

The Wheatland County Food Bank has put out a wish list for an upcoming food drive as they look to feed the need in Strathmore.

Residents can put their non-perishable food items in a bag dropped off at homes by staff and volunteers or in a box in front of their house.

The food will be picked up on Saturday (Sept. 21) after 9:00 a.m.

Items you can leave:

What a summer it's been!

From fairs and festivals to BBQs and beyond, we’ve loved seeing you all enjoying our RAM 1500 Classic, a truck worth an eye-popping $76,000! 🚗💨

But, here’s the scoop: today is your last chance to enter for a shot at driving away in this beast of a ride. The clock is ticking -- entries close at 11:59 p.m. tonight (Sept. 13), so don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers!

After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.

A verdict could be as much as six months away.

"I don’t know in this moment when I will be in a position to give my decision," Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Friday.

She said "it's a little daunting," given the unusually great volume of evidence and legal questions associated with the case. 

This weekend, we’ll look back with a number one hit from Billy Currington from this week in 2010 and revisit an interview from the past where he shares a favourite pastime he picked up on the road. CCMA nominee Tyler Joe Miller joins us with his new song 'What Good Is a Memory,' and Ryan Keown returns with his latest single, 'I Know You Like That.' 

Tune in to The Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

Firefighters with the Strathmore Fire Department paid tribute to first responders who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks 23 years ago.

Staff with the department honoured their legacy on Wednesday (Sept. 11) by walking up and down 1,000 stairs at the bleachers of the Strathmore Ag Grounds.

Four members of the unit wore their full gear during the event.

One of those firefighters was Curtis Reid, a full-time captain of the department who has been with the force for over 10 years.